Sony MHC-EC55 User manual

SONY
tvliniHi-Fi
ComponentSystem
2-899-084-I 1(I)
Owner's Record
The model and serial nunffiers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Reier to them whenever you call upon }'our Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
MHC-GX99
MHC-EC77/EC55
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printedin China
http://www.sony.net/
DIGITAL AUDIO
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And dofft place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged ficom the wall socket innnediately in the event
of trouble.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, suchas a bookcase or huilt in cabinet.
icL ssLASE RODUOTI
I UONAN 1 IASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This marking
is located on the rear
exterior.
@ Don't throw away the batter}' with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FORTHE CUSTOMERS IN
THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug comE)lying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment fbr your saiety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced,
a *use of the same rating as the supplied one and
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (i.e., marked with
@ or _ mark) must be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable
*use cover, be sure to attach the fi_se cover after you
change the fime. Never use the plug without the fhse
cover. If you should lose the filse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
NOTICE FORTHE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
CAUTION: lO REDUCE THE RISK OF E[EC' RIO SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK}¸
NO USErt-SERVlCEABLE PARTS INSIDE¸
REFER £ERVlClNG ro QUALIFIEDSERVICE PERSONNEL¸
/_ This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"within the
product's enclosure that may he of
sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
/_ This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the aptffiance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and _und to comp_
with the limits *or a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmiul
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio *?equency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
comnmnications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmfid interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interfbrence by one or more of the
Iollowing measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different *?ore that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
i collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
infbrmation about recycling of this product, please
contact your local CMc Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not confbrm to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that con_rm
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recentl}; various
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
that do not coniorm to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed fl'om Fraunhof_r IIS and Thomson.
When (arrying this system
I Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.
2 Hold down CD I_11 [] on the unit, and press I/(_) [] until
"STANDBY"appears.
3 After"LOCK"appears, unplug the power cord.
FMleadantenna
(Extendit horizontally.)
& AM100pantenna
Voltage sele(tor
For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
*SaudiArabian modeh 120 127 V/220 240 V/
NO()PERATION
Rightspeaker
(Highfreq.)
antenna. provide good
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Speakers
Insert only the
stripped portion
of the cord.
MHC-ECSSonly
Subwoofer (MHC-GX99only)
Place the suhwoofer vertically to ohtain a better bass reproduction.
Also, position the subwoof_r:
--on a solid floorwhere resonanceis unlikelytooccur.
--at leasl a few centhneters away from the wall.
--awayfl'omthe centerof the room or placea bookshelfagainslawall toavoid
generatinga standingwave.
Speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers
and suhwoofer to prevent slipping.
e,
Front speakers:
4 pads for each speaker
Subwoofer:
4pads (MHC-GX99 only)
Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket. Rightspeaker
If the plug does not fit the wall socket, (Lowfreq.)
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only
lot models equipped with an adaptor).
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Solid(Blue/@)
Leftspeaker(Highfreq.)
Solid(Gray/@)
Solid(Red/@)
Wallsocket Solid(Black/@) ;peaker(Lowfreq.)

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Before using the system
To use the remote
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid _, and
insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), • side
first, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes on using the remote
eWiih nornlal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
•Do not mix an oht batlerv with a new one or mix diflerenl types of
batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a king period of time, remove the
baneries to avoid damage from banery leakage and corrosion.
• Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessh_, heal such
as smlshine, fire or the like.
To set the clock
1 Turn on the system.
Press1/_) (on/standby) [_.
2Select the clock set mode,
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET [_ on the remote. If the
current mode appears on the display, press _/I_M
[] on the remote repeatedh/to select "CLOCK;' and
then press ENTER [_ on the remote.
3Set thetime.
Press I_</IHM [] on the remote repeatedly to set
the hour, and then press ENTER [] on the remote.
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Selecting a music source
Press the _llowing buttons (or press FUNCTION []
repeatedly).
Toselect Press
CD CD [] on the remote.
Tuner TUNER/BAND [].
Tape_t TAPE [] on the remote.
Component 2)(connected FUNCTION repeatedly
using an audio cord) (or AUDIO IN3/on
the remote) [] until
"AUDIOIN" appears.
_)Except forNorthAmericanmodel.
2)If the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume I.imiter System)
or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to axx)id distorted
sound from the speakers.
_)North American modal onl):
Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/- on the remote (or turn the
VOLUME control on the unit) [].
To add a sound effect
To Press
Generate a more _narnic DSGX [] on the unit.
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X tra)
Set the sound effect EQ [].
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GX99 only)
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF in the lower part of the
subwoof_r until the indicator on the subwoofer lights up.
*"Ib adjust the sound output level for the subwoofei; turn the
SUBWOOFERLEVELin the lower part of the subwoofer.Once you
havemade tileadjustment, the overallsound levelcan beadjusted
usingVOI.UME+/ on the remote (orturn fl_eVOI.UMEconhol
oil the unit) _.
Playinga CD/MP3disc
1 Select the CD function.
Press ('D on the remote (or FUN('TION repeatedly)
[].
2Placea disc.
Press A (opeu/close) _ ou the uuit, aud place a
disc with the label side up on the disc tra?c To place
additional discs, slide the disc tray with your finger as
shown below.
To close the disc tra); press A (open/close) [] on the
unit.
Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as
this may damage the unit.
3Select a disc.
If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP on
the remote (or DISC SKIP/EX CHANGE on the unit)
[_. To change discs while in other flmctions, press
DISC 1 - 3 [] on the unit.
4 Start playback.
Press _ (play) (or CD I_11 (play/pause) on the unit)
[].
To exchange other discs during playback, press DISC
SKIP/EX CHANGE [] on the unit.
To Press
Pause playback II (pause) on the remote (or (21-)
I_11 on the unit) []. To resume
play, press the button again.
Stop playback • (stop) [].
Select a fblder on an if2? +/ [Z].
MP3 disc
Select a track or file _/1_,4 (go back/go lbrward)
on the remote (I]<1<t/_>C>Don the
unit) [].
Find apoiut iu a Hold down <41/1_- (rewind/filst
track or file forward) [] during playback, and
release the button at the desired
point.
Select Repeat Play REPEAT [] on the remote
repeatedly until "REP" or "REP 1"
appears.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE [] repeatedly while the player is
stopped. 52}u can select normal play (no display lbr all
discs or "1 DISC" fbr a disc or "_" fbr all MP3 files
in the lblder on the disc), shuffle play ("SHUF" lbr
all discs shuffle, "1 DISC SHUF" lbr one disc slmffle
or "D SHUF*" fbr lblder shuffle), or program play
("PGM").
*When playinga CD DA disc,_ (SHUF)Playperforms filesame
operation as 1DISC(SHUF) Pla}=
Notes on Repeat Play
• All h'acks or files oil a disc are played repeatedly up to fix_.times.
•You cannot sdecl "REP" and "SHUF" (all discs shuffle) at the same
time.
• "REPI" indicates that a single track or fileis iepeaied until you stop
it.
Notes on playing MP3 discs
• I)o nut sa_. other types of tracks or files or unnecessary fohiers on a
disc fl_athas MP3 files.
• Folders fl_at have no MP3 files are skipped.
• MP3 files are played back in it_eorder that they are recorded onto
the disc.
• "Ihe s}vatemcan only play MP3 files fl_at have a file extension of
2MP3".
• If there are files on the disc that have the ".MP3" file extension,
but tt_at are not MP3 files, it_e unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
• "Ihe maximum number of:
--loadable sessions on a single disc is 10.
--tiMers is 150 (including lt_etool folder).
--MP3 files is 255.
--MP3 files and folders fl_atcan be contained on a single disc is 300.
--folder levels (the tree structm'e offiles) is eight.
• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audk) or may not play
at all.
Notes on playing multisession discs
•If the disc begins with a CD DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CD DA (or MP3) disc. and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
• A disc wilh a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD DA (audio)
disc.
Listening to the radio
ISelect"FM" or"AM5
Press TUNER/BAND [] repeatedly.
2 Selectthetunin 9 mode.
Press TUNING MODE [] repeatedly until "AUTO"
appears.
3Tune in the desired station.
Press +/ or] the remote (or TUNING + or on the
unit) [].
Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned
in, and then "TUNED" and "STEREO" (fbr stereo
programs) appear.
STEREO]--2 h/I I_-£1I--I I..'_ 1-71]
TUNED-- III__l aI. _l ILl J
2
To stop automatic scanning
Press •(stop) [].
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If"TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE [] repeatedh/until
"MANUAL" appears and press +/- on the remote (or
TUNING + or on the unit) [] repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station
Press FM MODE [] on the remote repeatedly until
"MONO" appears to turn off stereo reception.
Playingatape (Exceptfor North
Americanmodel)
ISelect a tape function.
Press TAPE on the remote (or FUNCTION on the
unit repeatedly) [].
2Insert a tape.
Press I_ (stop/eject) [] on the unit, and insert the
tape into the cassette holder. Make sure there is no
slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the
tape deck.
3Start playback.
Press D_ (play) [] on the unit.
To Press
Pause playback II (pause) [] on the unit. To resume
pla?; press the button again.
Stop playback •_-- (stop/eject) [] on the unit.
Rewind or fhst _l_l/b't_ [] on the unit.
fbrward*
* Be sure lo press I_ (stop/ejed) _ on lt_e unit after the tape has
been wound or rewotlnd lo the end.
Note
Do not turn offti_esystemduringplaybackorrecording.
Changing the display
To Press
Change DISPLAY [] repeatedly when the
inlbrmation on the system is turned on.
display*
Change Display DISPLAY [] repeatedly when the
mode (See below.) system is turned oK
*For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc infornlatkm, such as the
track or filenumber or kdder name during normal play.or the total
playing thnewhile lt_eplayeris stopped.
The system offers the lbllowing display modes.
Display mode When the system is off _1,
Power Saving The display is turned off to conserve
Mode 2) power. The timer and clock continue
to operate.
Clock )) The clock is displayed.
_)'{he S]2a_NI)BYindicator 36! oil the unit lights up when the system is
2)You cannot set lhe clock in Power Saving Mode.
3)-[he clock display automatically hnns 1o Power Saving Mode after
eight seconds.
Notes on the display information
•Characters that cannot be displayed appear as" ".
•"[he following ae nol displayed;
-tolal playing lime for an MP3 disc.
-remaining playing lime for an MP3 file.
• "[he following are not displayed correctly;
-elapsed playing lime of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR (variable
bfl rare).
-folder and file names that do not follow either lt_eISO9660 I.ex_,l
1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion formal
• "lhe fullowing are displayed;
-total plwing time R)r a CD DA disc when the play mode is "1
DISC".
-remaining playing lime for a track.
-ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 x_,rsion 1 and version
2 lags are used (ID3 version 2 lag information display has priorfly
when both ID3 x_,rsion 1and x_,rsion 2lags are used for a single
MP3 file).
-up 1o 15 characters oflD3 tag information using uppercase leners
(A to Z), nmnbers (0 to 9), and symhols ('< > *+, /@ [\ ] ).
Usingoptional audio components
To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack [] on the
uuit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio source components to the
AUDIO IN jack [] on the unit using an analog audio
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN fimction.

Creating your own CDprogram
(ProgramPlay)
Use buttons nn the remnte tn create ynur nwn program.
1 Press CD [] to select the CD function.
2PressPLAYMODE [] repeatedly until "PGM"appears
while the player isstopped.
3 PressDISC SKIP[_ to select a disc.
4 Press 1.441/1_1 (or []<}<UDfl>Don the unit) []
repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
When programing MP3 files, press _ +/- []
repeatedly to select the desired iolder, and then select
the desired file.
Selectedtrackorfilenumber
I2
Totalplayingtimeofthe
selectedtrack
5 PressENTER[] to add the track or file to the
program.
6 Repeat steps 3through Sto program additional
tracks or files, up to atotal of 25 tracks or files.
7To playyour program of tracks or files, press _ (or
CD I,,-II on the unit) [].
The program remains available until you open the disc
tray. To play the same program again, select the CD
flmction, and press IJ_ (or CD I_IN on the unit) [].
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE [] repeatedly until "PGM"
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR [] on the remote while the player is
stopped.
To view program information, such as total
track number of the program
Press DISPLAY [] repeatedly.
Presetting radio stations
_*_u]can preset your iavorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
I Tune in the desired station (See"Listening to the
radio").
2 PressTUNERMEMORY [] on the remote.
Presetnumber
3 Press+/- (orTUNING + or - on the unit) []
repeatedly to select your desired preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
stations.
4 PressENTER[] on the remote.
5Repeat steps I through 4 to store other stations.
5_u can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The
preset stations are retained lor about half a day even
ifynu disconnect the power cord or ira power lailure
occurs.
6 To call up a preset radio station, pressTUNING
MODE [] repeatedly until "PRESET"appears, and
then press +/- (or TUNING + or - on the unit) []
repeatedly to select the desired preset number.
Recording onto a tape (Except for
North American model)
Use a TYPE I (normal) tape onb,0
52}ucan record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.
Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.
1 Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder
with the side you want to record facing up.
2 Prepare the recording source.
Select the desired source to record.
Place the disc ynu want to record and press DIS("
SKIP/EX-CHANGE [_ to select a disc.
When recording a fblder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE [] repeatedly to select "CZ1;'and then
press D +/ [_ repeatedly to select the desired
fblder.
To record only your fhvorite CD tracks or MP3 files in
}'our desired order, perfbrm steps 2 to 5 of"Creating
}'our own CD program2
3Start recording.
Press• (record) _, and then start playing the
desired recording source.
The CD starts playing automatically after 10 seconds
have passed.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the
noise.
While recording, ynu cannot listen to other sources.
To stop recording
Press I_--[_.
Tip
We recommend lhat you press II _ first, and then press I_ _1 to
avoid noise being recorded when you stop recording.
Using the timers
The system offers twn timer iunctinns. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priorit)_
Sleep Timer:
You can lall asleep to music. This flmction works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP _ on the remote repeatedly. If you select
'AUTO:' the system automatically turns off after the
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.
If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set
tin]e, the system turns offafter the tape deck stops.
Play Timer:
_u can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer.
Make sure you have set the clock.
IPreparethe sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/- [] to adjust the volume.
To start ficom a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
}'our own CD program.
2PressCLOCK/TIMERSET[_].
3 PressI_1_/1_1_1 [] repeatedly to select"PLAY"and
then press ENTER[].
"ON TIME" appears, and the ]]our indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start playing.
PressI_I_I/I_I [] repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER[].
The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minutes.
5Usethe same procedure as in step 4to set the time
to stop playing.
6 Select the sound source.
Press _/1_)4 [] repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER []. The
display shows the timer settings.
7PressI/(_) [_ to turn off the system.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
To activate or check the timer again
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT _, press _/I,t_1
[] repeatedly until "PLAY SEL" appears, and the]] press
ENTER [].
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until "OFF" appears,
and then press ENTER [].
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tip
"Ihet layTimer setting remainsas kingas tl_esettingis nol canceled
manuall)_
I Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
If the STANDBYindicator flashes
hnmediately unplug the pnwer cnrd, and check the
fbllowing item.
* If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
selector set to the correct voltage?
After the STANDBY indicator [] on the unit stops
flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the
system. If the issue persists, contact }'our nearest Sony
dealer.
General
The system does not turn on.
•Is the power cord plugged in?
• Is the voltage selector set correctly to match the
local power line voltage? Saudi Arabian models also
may not turn on when the voltage selector is set to
NO OPERATION.
There is no sound.
• Are the + and speaker cords short circuited?
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back
of the system?
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.
• Place the speakers as synnnetrically as possfl4e
• Connect nnly the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
• Move the system away from sources of noise.
• Connect the system to a different wall socket.
• Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power cord.
The remote does not function.
• Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor _ on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
• Point the remote at the system's sensor.
• Mnve the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
• Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
• Mnve the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
• Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
• Return to Nnrmal Playby pressing PLAY MODE []
repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
• The _llnwing discs take a longer time to start pl_back.
-a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
-a disc recorded in nmltisession mode.
-a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
-a disc that has many folders.
The disc tray does not open and "LOCKED"
appears.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony
service lacility.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. ("TUNED" or"STEREO"flashes on the
display.)
• Connect the antenna proper_
• Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
• Keepthe antennas awayfrom the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
• Tnrn offnearby electrical equipment.
Tape deck(Exceptfor North American
model)
The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or
dropout.
• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and
demagnetize the tape heads. See "Precantions" for details.
Tochange the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is fhctnry preset tn 9 kHz nr
10kHz (fbr some areas: this function is not available on
the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models).
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.
1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn off:the
system.
2 PressDISPLAY [] to displaythe clock.
3 While holding downTUNING + [], press 1/_ (on/
standby) []].
All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the
interval to the lactory preset, repeat the procedure.
Toimprove tuner reception
Tnrn off CD pla),er l>ower 1)_}using the CD power
management iunction. By defiudt, CD power is tnrned on.
I PressCD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
[] to select the CD function.
2 Press I/(_) [] to turn offthe system.
3 After"STANDBY"stops flashing, press DISPLAY[]
to display the clock and then press I/(_) [] while
holding down • [] on the unit.
"('D POWER OFF" appears. \Vit]] ('D player pnwer
turned off. disc access time is increased. To turn on
CD player power, repeat the procedure until "CD
POWER ON" appears.
Toreset the systemto factory settings
If the system still does not nperate properb, oreset the
system to fhctory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its Iactory
defhult settings.
1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2Press PLAYMODE [], FUNCTION [], and I/(_ [] at
the same time.
All user configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
CANNOTLOCK: The system cannot be locked after
ynu have done the procedure of"When carrying this
system2
COMPLETE: The preset operation ended normally.
FULL: _u tried to program more than 25tracks or files
(steps).
LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your
nearest SoW dealer.
NO DISC:There is no disc in the player,or you have
loaded a disc that cannot beplayed.
NO STEP:All of the programed tracks have been erased.
NOTUSED:52_upressed an invalid button.
OVER:Youhave reached the end of the disc while
pressing _ [] during playback or pause.
PUSHSELECT: 52_utried to set the clockor timer during
timer operation.
PUSHSTOP:You pressed PLAYMODE [] during
playback.
READING:The system is reading infbrmation from the
disc. Some buttons are not available.
SETCLOCK:52_utried to select the timer when the clock
is not set.
SETTIMER: Youtried to select the timer when the Play
Timer is not set.
TIMENG: The PlayTimer start and end times are set to
the same time.
Display examples
Display indicates
2 (two)
; (five)
12T 6(six)
1_' 8 (eight)
*>l 0 (zero)
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B
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Discs that this system CAN play
• Audio CD
• CI)-R/CD-RW (audin data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
• CD-ROM
• CD R/CD RW other than those recorded in music CD
lormat or MP3 Ibm]at conforming to ISO9660 Level
I/Level 2, Joliet
• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in nmltisession that have not
ended by "closing the session"
• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. CD-R/
CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-
RW recorded with an incompatible recording device
• CD R/CD RV¢ which is finalized incorrectly
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
3 (MP3) files
• Discs of non standard shape (fbr example, heart,
square, star)
• Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
to then]
• Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
extends beyond the seal

• Discs that have labels printed using ink that fi.,elstacky
when touched
Notes on discs
• Befbre playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth fl'om
the center out to the edge.
• Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine
thinner, or cotnmercially available cleaners or anti
static spray intended Ior vinyl LPs.
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
*_om the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used
*br an extended period of time. When unplugging the
unit, ahvays grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
personnel betbre operating it again.
• The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
service lacility.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
• Be carefifl when placing the unit or speakers on
surfhces that have been specially treated (t}_rrexample,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surfhce may result.
• If the system is brought directly ficom a cold to a warm
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on fbr
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On heat buildup
• Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause *bralarm.
• Do not touch the cabinet ifit has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30
minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers fhr away
from the TV.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over
Break off the cassette'soverwrite protection tab from side
A or B as illustrated.
__ B2_ak0ffthe cassette
Tolater reuse the tape ior recording, coverthe broken tat)
with adhesive tape.
About a tape longer than 90 minutes
The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not reconunended except *br long, continuous
recording or playback.
Cleaning the tape heads
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
separately) after every 10 hours of use, befbre yon start an
important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure
to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality
or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refi.,r to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after
every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize
the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of
high f}cequency sound, and an inability to completely
erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.
Main unit
AUDIO P()WER SPLCIFICArHONS
PO%'ER ()U'I pUrF AND TO'IAh t{ARM()NIC DIS'I ()R'I ]()N:
(MttC GX99, MH( tC77 lhe United Statesmodel only)
ho_ channd
_Vith 8 ohm loads, both channds dliw'n, horn 121/ 10d/00 Hz; 60 watts
p_q (-halll]_,ll]anJmlll_l R_IS pow_,r, with no mor_' Lhal] 0.7% total hal mollie
distol tkln tlom 250 milliwatt s to rated ou{put.
]tJgh channd
With 8 ohnl klads, both channels (hlv¢'n, horn 2,000 13,000 ] Jz;60 watts
p_,l ch_tnlJPl llanJmllnl RI\IS powcT, with no mor_' thai] 0.7% total hal monic
distol tion tlOlI12511 l_]illJwatts 1o rat_'d Olllpllt.
AUDIO P()WER SPLCIFR2ATIONS
P()%'ER ()U'I PUT AND "lO'IAh ttARMONIC DIS'I ()R'I ]ON:
(MIIC t£55 "[h_' Unaed Stat_s modal only)
With 6 ohm klads, both channels diiw'n, horn 120 10,000 HZ; 45 watts
p_q (-h_tnlJPl llanJmllnl RI\IS pow€,l, with no mor_, thai] 0.7% total hal monic
distol tkm horn 250 millix_alts to rated ou{put.
Amplifier section
MHC-GXPD
Front speaker:
RMS output power (reI_,rence):
ho,a channel
95 W + 95 W (per channel at 8 fL I kt tz, 10% Tt tD)
ttigh channd
95 W + 95 W (per channel at 8 fL 8 kt tz, 10% Tt tD)
Sub_)oter:
RMS output power (ret_,rence):
15(}W (at 6fL 8(I Hz, 10% TH [))
MHC-E{77
Noith Anlelican modal:
RMS output power (lel_'r_'nc_'):
ho_ channel
95 "W + 95 %"(per channel ,it 8 f_, 1 kt tz, 10% Tt ]D)
ttigh channd
95 W + 95 W (per channel at 8 t'_, 8 kttz, 1(1%TttD)
European and Russian modds:
Power output (rated):
Lo% dlanlld
45W + 45 %"(at 8 tl, I ktlz, 1% THD)
ttigh channd
45 W + 45 W (at s £_,s kHz, 1% TIt D)
RMS output power (rel_,rence):
how channel
65 W + 65 W (per channel at 8 fl, I kt tz, 1(1%Tt tD)
ttigh channd
65 W + 65 W (per channel at 8 fL 8 kt {z, 1(1%Tt ]D)
()tiler models:
lhe tollowing are meastlred at AC 120, 127, 220, 24(I V,50/60 t tz
Power output (rated):
how channel
50 W + 50 V; (at 8 tl, I ktlz, 1% THD)
ttigh channd
5(I W + 50 %"(at 8 tl, 8 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (rel_,rence):
ho_ channel
70 W + 70 W (per channel at 8 fL I kt tz, 1(1%TItD)
ttigh channd
70 W + 70 W (per channel at 8 fL 8 kt tz, 1(1%Tt ]D)
MHC-EC55
North American model:
RMS output power (re,fence):
65 W+ 65 W (per channel at 6 _. l kt tz, 10% Ttt D)
European and Russian lllodds:
Power {_l_(tt (rated): 45 W + 45 W (at 6 _, I kHz, 1% TttD)
RMS output power (reference):
65 W + 65 %" (per dlannel at 6 f_, 1 kt tz. 10% Tt tD)
Other models:
lhe _llowing are measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 24(} _ 5(I/60 t tz
Power {_l_(tt (rated): 45 W + 45 W (at 6 _, I kHz, 1% TttD)
RMS output power (reference):
65 W + 65 %" (per dlannel at 6 f_, 1 kt tz. 10% Tt tD)
Inputs
AUDI() IN (stereo mha )ack): Sensitivay 800 m_ impedance 47 kik)hms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo mini iack): Accepts headphones wah an impedance of 8 f_
or more
SPEA KEP.: Accepls impedance of 6to s f2
SUB%'O()FER ()UT/Mt tC GX99 only)
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
haser:Semiconductorlaser(X 770 810nm)
Eltdssion dur_ion: conth_(lous
Frequency response: 20 ttz 20 kttz
Signal to noise r_io: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 88 dB
Tape deck section (Except for North American model)
Recording syslem: 4track 2 channd, slereo
Tuner section
FM stereo. FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
AM k!op antenna
FM tuner section:
"hming range
North American model: 87.5 108.0 Mttz ( 100 kt tz step)
()ther models: 87.5 108.0 Mttz (5(I kttz step)
Intermediate fre_lency: 10.7 Mt tz
AM tuner section:
"hming range
Fall American and Australian li_odels:
53(} 1,7 l0 kHz (with 10 kttz tuning interval/
531 1,7 l0 kt tz (with 9 kttz tuning interval)
European, _tssian and Saudi Arabian models:
531 1,6(12 kltz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
Other models:
53(} 1,6 l0 kHz (with 10 kttz tuning interval/
531 1,6(12 kltz (with 9 kHz tuning interval/
hltermediale frequency: 450 kt tz
Speaker
SS-EC77 for MHC-6XP_/EC77
Speaker system: 3 wa}q 3 unit. bass reflex type
Speaker (mi_
%roofer: 15 cm × 2, cone type
"I weeter: 4 cm. horn _pe
Nominal impedance: s f_
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 220 × 36(I × 22(I mm
Mass: Approx. 3.6 kg net per speaker
Subwoofer _A-W6P9 for MHC-6XPP only
Speaker system: bass rellex type
Speaker (mi_
%roolhr: 2(} cm. cone type
Nominal impedance: 6 f_
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 280 × 3(}6 x 4(15 mm
Mass: Approx. 8.7 kg
SS-EC55$/SS-E{55 for MH{-EC$5
Speaker system: 2 wa}q 2 unit. bass reflex type
Speaker (mi_
_Aroo fer: 16 cm. cone type
lweeter: 4 cm. horn type
Nominal impedance: 6 f_
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 215 × 3(}6 × 215 mm
Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg net per speaker
(;eneral
Powerrequirements:
North Anwiican too(M: A( 120 \2 60 Hz
Emop_,an and Russian models: AC 230 _ 50/60 Hz
AustialJan model: AC 230 24(} _,, 50/60 t]z
Mexican modal: AC 127\i 60 Hz
Arg_'ntine modal: A( 22(} \,_ 5(}/6(}Hz
Kolean modal: AC 220 \_ 60 Hz
Sa_tdi Alabian model: AC 12(} 127, 22(} 24(} \25(}/6(I Hz, adiustable _ith
voltage selector
Other modds: AC 12(I,220 or 23(I 240 \i 5(I/6(I Hz, adiustahle wah w_ltage
selector
Powerconsumption:
MHC-6XPP
USA model: 190 W
Canadian modd: 245 VA
SA-W(;PP(Subwoofer)
USA model: 115 W
Canadian modal: 155 VA
MHC-EC77
USA model: 19(}W
Canadian model: 245 VA
European and Russian models: 140 W
(}.5W (in I_)wer Saving Mode)
Other modds: 150 W
MHC-EC$$
USA model: 95 W
Canadian model: 130 VA
European and Russian lnodds: 95 W
(I.5 W (in Power Saving Mode)
Other modds: 95 W
Dimensions(w/h/d) (exd, speakers):
Appl ox. 2(}(}× 306 x 410 mm
Mass(exd. speakers):
MHC-GXPP
North American modd: Approx. 6.1 kg
MD(-EC77
Nolth American aM Emop_'an modds: Approx. 6.1 kg
Other modds: Approx. 6.4 kg
MHC-EC$$
Nolth American nlodd: Approx. S.0kg
Other modds: Approx. 5.3 kg
Supplied accessolies: R_'mote Comn_ander ( I)/R6 (Size AA) batte_i_s (2)/t'M
k'ad/AM loop anwnna (l)/Speaker pads MttC (,X99 (8) aM 1o_SA W(,99
(Subwooh'r) (4) MttC EC77/EC55 (8)/Sub_oofe_ cabk' (MttC (,X99 only)
(D
Design and specifications ale subioct to changP _ithout notice'.
_ S_andby power consumption: 0.5 W
• Halogenated flame re_ardants are not used in fl_e
cerbdn printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
(Excq_ for fire United Sb_tes modal)