Sony MHC-GS300AV, MHC-GS200 инструкция обслуживания

1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions 4-239-952- 11 (1) MHC-GS300A V MHC-GS200 Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________ Serial No. ____[...]

2 US Warning To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. T[...]

3 US T able of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ........................................................ 4 Remote Control .............................................. 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system .................................. 8 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ....................[...]

4 US ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) wg (35 – 37) ALBM +/ – 4 (19) AUDIO IN L/R jacks qk (34) CD wk ( 14 – 17, 19, 24) CD SYNC 0 (24, 25) CLEAR wa (16, 22, 39) DISC SELECT qf (13 – 17, 19, 24) D ISPLAY e; (22, 29, 30, 39 ) D isplay window 2 DOLBY PRO LOGIC 6 ( 12, 28) ENTER ws ( 15 – 17, 20 – 22, 25, 26, 32) GAME wf (30) GAM[...]

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 5 US MHC-GS200 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ALBM +/ – 4 ( 19) AUDIO IN L/R jacks qk ( 34) CD wj ( 14 – 17, 19, 24) CD SYNC 0 (24, 25) CLEAR wa (16, 22, 39) DISC SELECT qf ( 13 – 17, 19, 24) DISPLAY wl ( 22, 29, 30, 39) Display window 2 ENTER ws ( 15 – 17, 20 – 22, 25, 26, 32 ) GAME wd ( 30) GAME [...]

6 US ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O 5.1CH wg (36) ALBM +/ALBM – qa qk (19) BALANCE LEFT/RIGHT 2 (12) CD wd (14 – 17, 19, 24) CENTER +/ – 4 (12) DISC +/DISC – qs qj (13 – 16, 19) DISPLAY 8 (22, 29, 30) GAME 6 (30) GROOVE qf (26) P – Z PRESET EQ qd (27) PRESET +/PRESET – q; w; ( 20 – 22) PRO LOGIC wj (12, 28) REAR +/ – 5 (12) SLEEP 1 (3[...]

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages 7 US For MHC-GS200 ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – O ALBM +/ALBM – qd w; (19) CD wg (14 – 17, 19, 24) CD SYNC wf (24, 25) DISC +/DISC – qf ql ( 13 – 16, 19) DISPLAY wh (22, 29, 30) ENTER 5 ( 15 – 17, 20 – 22, 25, 26, 32 ) GAME 6 ( 30) GROOVE qh (26) P – Z PLAY MODE 2 (14 – 17, 23) PRESET EQ qg ([...]

8 US * MHC-GS300AV only Front speaker (Right) FM antenna AM loop antenna Front speaker (Left) Getting Started Rear surround speaker (Right) * Rear surround speaker (Left) * Center surround speaker * Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. MHC-GS300AV is the model [...]

Getting Started 9 US 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown below. R L + – Insert only the stripped portion Solid ( 3 ) Stripe ( # ) 3 Connect the center surround speaker. (MHC-GS300AV only) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks on the unit as shown below. +[...]

10 US 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1 , the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. Note on placement Be sure to place this unit on a horizontal place. If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. To connect optional components See[...]

Getting Started 11 US Setting the center speaker Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the center surround speaker to stabilize the speaker and prevent it from slipping. Place the center surround speaker at about the same height as the front speakers. Align the center surround speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly back fr[...]

12 US Adjusting the speaker volume of each speaker — Test tone 1 Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC on the remote). “ DOLBY PL ON ” appears. 2 Press TEST TONE on the remote. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order and the display changes as in the parentheses. Front left (LEFT) t Center (CENTER) t Front right (RIGHT) [...]

CD/MP3 files 13 US CD/MP3 files Loading a CD You can load up to 60 discs into this unit. Turn on the system before you load discs. You can also load and play discs with MP3 files. See “ Playing a disc with MP3 files ” on page 18 for MP3 files. 1 Open the front cover by pressing Z PUSH on the front cover. Disc slot at the loading position (locat[...]

14 US The tracks on all CDs in the order you want them to be played (see “ Programing CD tracks ” on page 15). 4 Press n N . The MP3 files in the folder on the CD you have selected in random order. PGM (Program Play) The tracks on the CD you have selected in random order. The tracks on all CDs in random order. 1 DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) All MP3[...]

CD/MP3 files 15 US Programing CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want to play them. 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION (or PLAY MODE on the remote * ) repeatedly until “ PGM ” appears. 3 Turn DISC SELECT (or press DISC – or DISC + on the remo[...]

16 US Perform step 6. To program the MP3 files After step 3, press ALBM – or ALBM + repeatedly until the folder you want appears, and then go to step 4. To program all the files on a folder at once, proceed to step 5 with folder name displayed. Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, pres[...]

CD/MP3 files 17 US 7 Press M . The character you selected in step 6 stops flashing and the cursor shifts to the right. 8 Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the entire title. If you make a mistake Press m or M until the character you want to change flashes, then repeat steps 6 and 7. To erase a character Press CLEAR while the character is flashing. Yo[...]

18 US Playing a disc with MP3 files About MP3 files MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. Notes on discs You can play MP3 file[...]

CD/MP3 files 19 US The playback order of the MP3 files The playback order of the folders and files is as follows: 1 2 6 3 5 7 1 2 6 7 4 8 3 5 8 4 9 Folder (album) MP3 file (track) Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 (root) Notes • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the files on that disc. If there are many folders or non- MP3 files on[...]

20 US Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. There are two ways to store the station presets. To Method Automatic Tuning Preset Manual Tuning Preset Setting presets through automatic tuning 1 Press TUNER/B[...]

Tuner 21 US Start over from step 1. Follow the procedure described in “ Setting presets through manual tuning ” . Stop setting presets Press MENU. Change the preset station Setting presets through manual tuning 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “ AM ” . 2 Press TUNING – or + repeatedly to tune in the desired station. 3[...]

22 US Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner ’ s memory first (see “ Presetting radio stations ” on page 20). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “ FM ” or “[...]

Tape 23 US Loading a tape You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Press Z PUSH on the tape deck. 2 Insert a tape with the side you want to play/record facing up. Other Operations To Do this Tape With the side you want to play/record facing up Playing a tape 1 Load a tape. 2 Press TAPE. 3 Press PLAY MODE/DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to play one[...]

24 US Load the CD (or other audio source), or tune in the station you want to record. Press REC z PAUSE/START (or REC on the remote * ). Tape stands by for recording. 3 Turn DISC SELECT (or press DISC – or DISC + on the remote) to select the CD you want to record. Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You ca[...]

Tape 25 US Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit When programing, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 1 Load a recordable tape into the deck. 2 Program CD tracks following step 1 to 6 in “ Programing CD tracks ” on page 15. 3 Press CD SYNC (or CD SYNC on the remote * ).[...]

26 US Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Enjoying the powerful sound — GROOVE/V-GROOVE You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, etc.). Press GROOVE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyc[...]

Sound Adjustment 27 US Selecting the sound effect The preset music menu lets you select the sound characteristics according to the sound you are listening to. Selecting the effect from the music menu Press PRESET EQ * repeatedly to select the preset you want. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart “ Sound effect options ” . Sound[...]

28 US Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (MHC-GS300AV only) You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound from Dolby Surround-encoded ( ) video tapes. Complete the setup and adjustments first (see page 11). Press DOLBY PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC on the remote) while playing a program source. To cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound Press DOLBY[...]

Display 29 US Using the display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD. When a CD- TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 files is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles. Checking the remaining time Press DISPLAY repeatedly during normal play. Each time you press the button, the dis[...]

30 US Other Features Checking the total playing time Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: TOC display* 1 or total folder number of the disc* 2 or total number of the current folder* 2 t Disc Memo or Disc title* 3 or Folder name* 2 t Clock display t Effect status * 1 TOC = [...]

Other Features 31 US SLEEP on the remote repeatedly until “ SLEEP OFF ” appears. ** You cannot check the remaining time when you select “ SLEEP AUTO ” . SLEEP on the remote repeatedly to select the time you want. Cancel the Sleep Timer function SLEEP on the remote once. Change the time to turn off Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You[...]

32 US Press TIMER SELECT and press . or > repeatedly to select “ TIMER OFF ” , then press ENTER. Tip The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. Notes • When you use the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it off. • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and the Timer- recording at[...]

33 US Using an Optional Keyboard Using an Optional Keyboard Setting the keyboard You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). In principle, you may use any IBM*- compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface.** However, not all keyboards are guaranteed to work properly, so we recommend using the KB-10 keyboard. * IBM is the registered trademark [...]

34 US Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional TV To the video input jacks of TV Optional analog component From the audio output jacks of an analog component To the digital input jack of a digital compone[...]

Optional Components 35 US Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to the analog sound of an MD deck, a VCR, etc. 1 Connect the audio cords. See “ Hooking up optional components ” on page 34. 2 Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) * to select “ VIDEO ” or “ MD ” . Start playing the connected component. To switch the VIDEO function to M[...]

36 US Connecting a sub woofer speaker (MHC-GS300AV only) You can connect an optional sub woofer speaker. To sub woofer Connecting a DVD player (MHC-GS300AV only) To the front output of the DVD player To the center output of the DVD player To the rear output of the DVD player To the woofer output of the DVD player When your DVD player has 5.1 channe[...]

Troubleshooting 37 US The sound from the connected source is distorted when VIDEO function is selected. • Select the MD function. If “ VIDEO ” appears in the display when you press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) (for MHC-GS300AV or VIDEO (MD) (for MHC-GS200 or on the remote)), switch the function to MD (see “ Hooking up optional components ” on page 34[...]

38 US Problems and remedies (continued) There is no sound from the center speaker (for MHC-GS300AV only). • Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 9). There is no sound from the rear speakers (for MHC-GS300AV only). • Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 9). Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker ’ s + and – jacks are co[...]

Troubleshooting 39 US Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “ To save a tape permanently ” on page 41). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty (see “ Cleaning the t[...]

40 US Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time. To disconnect the cord (mains lead),[...]

41 US Additional Information To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. Tab of side B Tab of side A Break off the cassette tab of side A Before placing a cas[...]

42 US Specifications Amplifier section MHC-GS300AV/GS200 U.S.A. models: AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohms loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 60 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. MHC-GS300AV [...]

43 US Additional Information Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals North American model: 75 ohms unbalanced Australian model: 75 ohms balanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range North American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz[...]

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