Sony MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX User manual

SON_ 2-547-453-1,_2_
Mini Hi. Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers _e located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial
nmnber in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you cal! npon your
Son?' dealer regarding this prodnct.
Model No. Serial No.
D_GITAL AU DHQ
MHC-GNXI O0
MHC-GNX90
MHC-GNX88/GNX80
MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900
MHC-GNX66/GNX60
@2005 Sony Corporation

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 se!"vicing to qualified personnel only.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don't 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
I Do not install the appliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
_ This appliance is
I CLASS1LASERpRODUCT classified as a CLASS 1
!
LUOKAN_LASERLAIIE LASER product. This
KIASS1 /ASERAPPARAT label is located on the
tea1 exterior
_@ Don't throw away the battei), with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to ale_t
the user to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure
that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constinlte a risk of
electric shock to persons
This symbol is intended to ale_t
the user to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (sel",dcing)
insnuctions in the literatme
accompanying the appliance.
WARNING
This eqtfipment has been tested and tbund to colnply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Pa_t 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against hannfifl
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
fiequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may canse harmfifl
interference to radio con_ammications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
hmmfifl interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to t;_ to conect the
interference by one or mo;e of the tbllowing measmes:
Reorient or relocate the receiving ante_ma
Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
diffe;ent fiom that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the deale_ or an experienced radioiTV
technician tbr help.
CAUTION
You are cantioned that any changes or modification not
expressly approved in this manual could void your
anthority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call CAW system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines fbr proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected m the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this p_oduct will
increase eye hazard
T
ENERGY STAR" is a U.S. _egistered
$
ma_k As an ENERGY STAR : partner,
Sony Co_poration has detemfined ttmt
this product meets the ENERGY
STAR" guidelines for energy
efficiency.
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About this manual ................................... 5
Playable discs .......................................... 6
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 8
Positioning the speakers ........................ 12
Setting the clock .................................... 13
Disc - Playback
Loading a disc ....................................... 14
Playing a disc ........................................ 14
Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly ................................. 17
Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 17
Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 19
Listening to the radio ............................ 21
Preset Tuning
Manual Tuning
Tape - Playback
Loading a tape ....................................... 22
Playing a tape ........................................ 22
Tape - Recording
Recording your favorite tracks on a
disc into a tape ................................ 24
CD Synchro Recording
Program Edit
Recording on a tape manually ............... 25
Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 26
Selecting the preset effect ..................... 26
Adjusting the graphic equalizer or
selecting the surround effect .......... 27
Selecting the MP3 Booster effect ......... 28
Selecting the sound system ................... 28
(MHC-GNX88iGNX80iGNX77i
GNXT0iGX9900 only)
Using the subwoofer ............................. 29
(MHC-GNX 100iGNX88iGNX80
only)
Flashing sound effect ............................ 29
SOUND FLASH
Creating a party environment ............... 30
(MHC-GNX 100 only)
Selecting the speaker system ................ 31
(MHC-GNX 100 only)
Selecting audio channel ........................ 31
Multiplex Effect
(MHC-GNX88iGNX77i
GNX66 only)
Singing along ........................................ 32
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 33
Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 33
Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ........... 35
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Display
Turning off the display .......................... 36
Power Saving Mode
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ............................................. 37
Adjusting the brightness of the
display ............................................. 37
Changing the power illuminator ........... 38
Viewing information about the disc
in the display ................................... 38
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 40
Listening to audio from a connected
component ...................................... 41
Recording on a connected component.. 41
(For MHC-GNX 100iGNXg0i
GNX88iGNX80iGNX77i
GNX70iGNX66iGNX60)
Connecting external antennas ............... 42
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 43
Messages ............................................... 46
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 48
Specifications ........................................ 49
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 54
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• The instructions in this mamlal are for
models MH( GNX100, MH( GNX90,
MHC GNX88, MHC GNX80, MHC
GNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900,
MHC GNX66 and MHC GNX60 In this
manual, the MHC GNX88 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise
The MHC-GNX60 consists of:
Tuner CDiMP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit) HCD GNX60
Speaker system
• Front speakers SS GNX60
The MHC-GNX66 consists of:
Tuner CDiCDG MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit) HCD GNX66
Speaker system
• Front speakers SS GNX66
The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of:
Tuner CDiMP3 player
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit) H(D-GNX70i
GX9900
Speaker system
• Front speakers SS GNXI00
• Surround speakers SS-RSX80
The MHC-GNX77 consists of:
Tuner CDiCDG MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit) HCD GNX77
Speaker system
• Front speakers SS GNX88
• Surround speakers SS-RSX80
The MHC-GNX80 consists of:
Tuner CDiMP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
Speaker system
• Front speakers
• Surround speakers
• Subwoofer
HCD-GNX80
SS-GNXI00
SS RSX80
SS WGS0
The MHC-GNX88 consists of:
Tuner CDiCDGiMP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
Speaker system
• Front speakers
• Surround speakers
• Subwoofer
HCD-GNX88
SS-GNX88
SS RSX80
SS-WGV88
The MHC-GNX90 consists of:
Tuner CDiMP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit) HCD-GNXg0
Speaker system
• Front speakers SS-GNXg0
The MHC-GNX100 consists of:
Tuner CDiMP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
Speaker system
• Front speakers SS-GNX100
• Surround speakers SS RSX100
• Subwoofer SS WGI00
HCD-GNX 100
• This manuahnainly explains operations using
the buttons on the unit, but the same
operations can also be performed using the
buttons on the remote having the same or
similar names or symbols
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You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of
discs Disc logo Contents
Audio CDs _nJ]_ Audio
Lu_u_Jt_
DHGITAL AL_I3mO
CD-RCD-RW _ _:_ Audio
(Audio CDs' DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL ]_UDI_
CD Graphics _
(CDG)*,'Discs
withMP3audio _ {_
tracks) _
CD Graphics _ Audio+
(CDG)* Video
DmGITAL AUDIO
* MHC-GNX88/GNX77,'GNX66 only
Discs that this system cannot
play back
•(D-ROMs other than those has MP3 audio
tracks that conforms to ISO 9660 a) Level l,
Level 2, Joliet in expansion format.
• CD-RsiCD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
audio CD format
MP3 audio track format that conforms to
ISO 9660 _)Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in
expansion format or Multi Session b_.
• Data part of CD-Extras c).
• Data part of Mixed CDs a).
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• Audio side ofa DualDisc.
a) ISO 9660 Fommt
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file
names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight
characters in the na llle, i1o more thail three characters
in tile extension ".MP3") and in capital letters
Folder names can be no longer than eight characle_ s
There can be no more than eight nested tblder levels
Level 2 specifications allow file names and tblder
names up to 31 characters long. Each tblder can have
up to 8 nees.
b) Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method Conventional
discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead-in
and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session
disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each
semnent fioln Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a
single session
c) CD-Extra
This fomlat records audio (audio CD data) on the
tracks in session 1and data on tile tlacks in session 2
d) Mixed CD
This format records data on the first track and audio
(audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks
of a session.
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Notes on discs
•This system can play back CD-R, CD-RW
discs edited by the user. However, note that
playback of some discs may not be possible
depending on the recording device used lbr
recording or the disc condition.
•Discs recorded on (D-RiCD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driYer's
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been
correctly finalized (processing to allow play
back by a normal CD player) cannot be played
back
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session that have not ended by "closing the
session" are not snpported
• The system may be unable to play back MP3
format files that do not have the extension
".MP3"
• Attempting to play back non-MP3 fore, at
files that have the extension ".MP3" may
result in noise or malfunction
• The system can play back to a depth of
8lblders only
• With fomlats other than ISO 9660 level l,
level 2 or Joliet in expansion format, l_ider
names or file names may not be displayed
correctly
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback
a disc recorded with complicated tree
structnre.
a disc recorded in Multi Session
a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
• A disc recorded in packet write format cannot
be played back.
Note on DualDiscs
This prodnct is designed to play back discs that
conform to the (ompact Disc ((D) standard
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side ofa DualDisc may
not be played back on this prodrtct because these
discs do not conform to the CD standard.
"DualDisc" is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA)
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This prodnct is designed to play back discs that
conform to the (ompact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, 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
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• This system can play back Multi Session discs
when an MP3 audio track is contained in the
first session. Any subseqnent MP3 audio
tracks recorded in later sessions can also be
played back
• When you play back Multi Session discs with
different fommts for each session, the format
of the first session is recognized as the disc
type Tracks in the second and subsequent
sessions are played back if they are the same
formats as the first session.
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Do the following procedures [] to [] to hook tip your system using the supplied cords and accessories
(page 53).
Surround speaker
(Right)
AM toc , antenna
Subwoofer
FM lead antenna
Surround speaker
(Left)
Front speaker (Right) Unit Front speaker (Left)
*l MHC-GNX100iGNX88iGNX80 only
*2MHC-GNX88iGNX80/GNX77iGNXTOiGX9900 only
*3MHC-GNX100 only
*4MHC-GNX88iGNX77iGNX66 only
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[] Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the front
speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
White
[] Connect the subwoofer.
(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)
Connect the subwoofer cord o1"the
subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT
terminal and the system cord to the
SYSTEM (ONTROL .jack as shown
below.
SUBWOOFER OUT terminal
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Tip
(MHC-GNX90 (S S-GNX90) only)
Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the
speakers
Purple
SYSTEM CONTROLjack
[] Connect the surround speakers.
Connect the speaker cords of the surround
speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals
as shown below.
MH( -GNX 100 only
Grey
MHC-GNX88iGNX80iGNX77iGNX70i
GX9900 only
Grey
To disconnect
[]
Note
Be sure to make this connection before you
connect the unit's powel cord to a wall outlet.
Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video cord.
(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)
IV@ OUT
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that
you can view the pictures from this system.
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[] Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set tip the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
FM7_
AM Ioopantenna
Extend the FM Iead
antenna horizontally
[] For models equipped with avoltage
selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
the position of your local power line
voltage.
Brazil model only
[] Connect the power cord to awall
outlet,
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press lAD, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
Notes
•Keep the speakei cords away fiom the antennas to
prevent noise.
• (Except tbr MHC-GNX90iGNX66iGNX60)
Be sure to connect both left and right surrolmd
speakers.
• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on
the unit and the connectors.
• Be sure to cmmect the speakers secmely and
correctly. When connecting speaker cords, inse_t the
connectors stiaight into the taminals
To connect optional components
See "Hooking up optional components" on page 40
Other models
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
If you do not use tile remote for a long period of time
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage flora
batta_" leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries shotfld last for about six
months When tile remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the snpplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
When carrying this unit
Do the _llowing procedure to protect _e disc
mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press I/@ to turn on the system.
2 Press CD.
3Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
4Hold down CD, then press I/@ until
"LOCK" appears in the display,
5 Release I/@ first, then release CD.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
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For MHC-GNX901GNX881GNX801GNX771
GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900
Place the front speakers at an angle o1"45
degrees from your listening position•
Unit Sabwoofer*
Surround speaker**
(L)
p3m
45° /
_ A ¸
Surround speaker**
(R)
* MHC-GNX88/GNXa0 only
** Except for MHC-GNXg0/GNX66/GNX60
For MHC-GNX100
There are 2 different ways to place the speakers.
We recommend you to place the subwoofer on
solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur
so that a better bass reproduction could be
obtained. To el!ioy and to create a party
environment, we recommend that you place
your speakers as shown in Example 1.
Example 1
Place the speakers at an equal distance from
your listening position as shown below.
Unit Subwoofer
Front _ _ ........ Front
(L)speaker _ (R)speaker
JL°3m
Example 2
Place the surround speakers beside the front
speakers as shown below.
Front Front
speaker (L) speaker (R)
Subwoefer
Unit
Surround
speaker (L) 03m ' Surround
speaker (R)
Listener
Note
(MHC-GNX 100'GNX88iGNXa0 only)
Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (t feet) away
from the unit.
Listener
Surround Surround
speaker (L) speaker (R)
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Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1Press I/(_) to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
"CLOCK" appears in the display. Then, the
hour indication flashes in the display.
Press -I,9141or lid_l+ repeatedly to set
the hour.
3
4
5
6
Press ENTER.
The minnte indication flashes in the
display.
Press -I,9141or lid_l+ repeatedly to set
the minute,
Press ENTER.
The clock starts functioning.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
"SET" appears in the display, then "PLAY
SET?" flashes in the display.
2 Press -I.4.,11or I_1_+ repeatedly to select
"CLOCK SET?", then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes in the display.
3Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
•The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power t:ailure occms
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 36)
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1 Press _-- OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
2 Load adisc with the label side facing
up on the disc tray.
When you play _Z_
back a 8 cm
disc such as
Ca singte, /_\ _'/_,.X,._ //_
place it on the ._._j_ /,...._-__ ___
inner circle of _ __.,"_- _j
the tray
To load additional discs, press
EX-CHANGE,DISC SKIP to rotate the
disc tray.
3Press _-- OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Notes
•Do not push the disc tiay when closing it as this may
cause malflmction Press A OPEN'CLOSE to close
the disc tray.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfimction.
-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play back (DGs*, audio
CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in
different play modes.
Before playing a CDG*, tnrn on your TV and
select the video input.
* MHC-GNX88iGNX77iGNX66 only
When playing an audio CD
Disctray E_apsed
number Track number playing time
2%=;; ..........
Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
°°3 °4 r.=:
%H= = m== _m"
N .........
When playing an MP3 audio track
Disc tray
number Track number
| " | | I ".3
Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
Elapsed
playing time
;'::, °4 ":: /
NN n_l
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When playing aCDG (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/
GNX66 only)
Disctray Elapsed
number Track number ptaying time
@@@ .........;
,,;y,..........
Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
1
2Press CD.
Select
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
IDISC
(Normal Play)
When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote repeatedly until
the indication of the play mode you
want lights up in the display.
To play back
The tracks on all discs in tile
disc troy continuously
Tile tiacks on the disc you
have selected m original
order
ALBM Tile MP3 audio tracks in the
(Normal Play) albmn on the disc you have
selected in original order.
For discs other than discs
with MP3 audio tiacks,
"ALBM" play mode
pertbnns the same operation
as "IDISC" play mode.
Select To play back
ALL DISCS The tracks on all discs in
SHLT random order
(Shuffle Play)
IDISC SHUF The tracks on the disc you
(Shuffle Play) have selected in random
order
The MP3 audio tiacks in the
albmn on the disc you have
selected in random order
For discs other than discs
with MP3 audio tiacks,
"ALBM SHUF" play mode
pertbnns the same operation
as "IDISC SHUF" play
mode
The tracks on all discs in the
order you want them to be
played back (see "Creating
yotn- ovqn proglaln" oi1
page 17).
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
Press _11_- (or I_- on the remote).
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Other operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a nack
Select an album
of MP3 audio
tracks
Find a point in a
track D21
Select a disc
when playback is
stopped
Switch to CD
fimction from
another source
and start
playback
amonmtically
when there is a
disc
Exchange other
discs while
playing
Remo,'e a disc
Do this
Press •
Press ||. Press || again to resume
playback.
TI.II'II _ _ clockavise or
cotmtelclockwise (or press
or I_P.t+ on the remote
repeatedly).
Turn and hold ALBL'M +/
clockwise or cotmterclockwise
and release it at the album you
warn (or press ALBUM +/ onthe
remote repeatedly)
For andio CD, lure and hold
_ clockwise or
cotmtelclockwise and release it at
the point you want (or press
or _ repeatedly on the remote).
For MP3 audio tlack, press _ or
repeatedly on the remote
Press one of the DISC 1 _ 3
buttons or EX-CHANGEiDISC
SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the
remote).
Press one of the DISC 1 _ 3
buttons (Automatic Source
Selection)
Press EX-CHANGEiDISC SKIP
Press j" OPEN/CLOSE
1)The elapsed playing time *nay not be displayed
conectly depending on the MP3 audio tlacks.
2)(MHC-GNX88/GNX77iGNX66 only)
You cannot find a point in a track when playing a
CDG.
Notes
•You cannot change the play *node during playback.
• Some time may be needed to strut playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers
• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the
tracks on that disc If there are many albums or non-
MP3 andio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer
time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio
tracks to sta*t playback.
• You are recommended not to save other _,pes of
tracks or tmnecessary albmns on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
• When nan'dng the MP3 audio tracks, be sure to add
the tile extension ".MP3" to the file name
• An albtun that does not include an MP3 mnlio track
is skipped
• If you save up the extension ".MP3" to a track other
than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recomfize
the track properly and will genmate a random noise
which could damage yom speaker.
• This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in the
fonnat of MPEG 1 Audio Laym 3, MPEG 2 Audio
Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3.
• The maximum nmnber ofalbmns on a disc which can
be recognize by this system is 150 (including root
albmn)
• The maximum nmnber of MP3 audio tracks and
albmns on a disc which can be recognize by this
system is 300.
• Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio tlack is recorded, you may
encotmter problems such as cannot play back, sound
imermptions and noise.
Tips
• When you press CD m one of the DIS(' 1 _ 3 buttons
to switch to "CD" fimction from "TL'NER" fimction,
you may require a longer time to access the disc. In
the case, set the CD powm manage fimction to "CD
POWER ON" (page 20).
• If you press CD while tile system is turned off, the
s_teln turns on automatically and "CD" is selected
as the flmction.
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select "CD"
• (MHC-GNX88iGNX77'GNX66 only)
When you play back a CDG, some operation may
canse image distortion on tile video output.
• Dining Shuffle Play, some tracks may be played
back repeatedly
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-- Repeat Play
You can play back al! the tracks or a single track
on a disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly
during playback until "REPEAT" or
"REPEAT1" lights up in the display,
REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the
tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly
np to five times.
REPEAT1 :A single track is played back
repeatedly until "REPEAT 1" is cancelled.
* When "ALBM" or "ALBM SHUF" is selected for
MP3 audio tlacks.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
"REPEAT" and "REPEAT 1" disappear _om
the display.
Nole
You cannot select "REPEAT" and "ALL DISCS
SHUF" at the same time.
Tip
You can change the Repeat Play setting when the
playback is stopped.
-- Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play back. I
You can synchro record the programmed tracks _,
onto a tape (page 24). Da
1Press CD. o
2
3
When playback isstopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote repeatedly until
"PROGRAM" lights up in the display.
Press one of DISC 1 ~3 buttons or
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP
on the remote) to select a disc.
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,
proceed to step 5 while "AL" appears in the
display.
To program all the MP3 audio tracks on
an album at once, mm and hold
ALBUM +_ clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the
album you want (or press ALBUM +/ on
the remote repeatedly until the album you
want appears in the display), then proceed
to step 5.
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4Turn _ _ clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -1_141or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) until
the track number you want appears in
the display.
The total playing time flashes in the display.
When programming an MP3 audio track,
turn and hold ALBUM +_ clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the album
you want (or press ALBUM +_ on the
remote repeatedly until the album you want
appears in the display), then ttLrn _
clockwise or counterclockwise (or press
or IIH_t+ on the remote repeatedly)
until the track number you want appears in
the display.
Total playing time
Disc tray Track (including selected
number number track)
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5 Press ENTER.
The track(s) is(are) programmed.
The program step lmmber appears in the
display.
To program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeat steps
Other discs 3 and 5
Other t:acks on the 4 and 5
same disc
Other t:acks on 3 to 5
othm discs
7 Press _11=,- (or _on the remote).
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Cancel P:ogram When playback is stopped press
Play PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "PROGILa.M"
disappear from the display.
Clear a tack flora Press CLEAR on the remote
the end ofproNam when playback is stopped
Tips
• The program you made remains in the systenEs
memo:y- even after it has been played back Press
_,11_ (or _ on the remote) to play back the same
program again
• If"----" appears instead of the total playing time
during prog:amming, this means:
you have progralnmed a track mHnber which
exceeds 20.
the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
you have programmed an MP3 m:dio track.
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You can preset up to 20 YM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tm]e in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically rune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the frequency of your favourite stations.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up in
the display.
3 Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,ql<l or
lidwl+ on the remote).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. "TUNED" lights
up in the display. When a FM stereo
program is tnned in, "STEREO" lights up in
the display.
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If "TUNED" does not lights up and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the radio station you
want as described in steps 2 and 3 of
"Manual mning preset".
Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
mmlber 1. Preset number
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Turn TUNING +/-clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I<1<1 or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset number you want.
Press ENTER,
"Complete!" appears in the display. The
station is stored.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the
frequency of your favourite stations.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
2 Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until "MANUAL" lights up in
the display.
3 Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,<1<1or
I_1+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune
in the station you want.
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4Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number I.
Preset number
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6
7
Turn TUNING +/- clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press -I,9141or
Izd_l+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset number you want,
Press ENTER.
"Complete!" appears in the display. The
station is stored.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in a station Follow tileprocedure described
with a weak signal m "Manual tuning preset" on
page 19
Stop scanning Press m.
during automatic
tuning
Cancel presetting Press TUNER MEMORY on
the remote
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set the CD power
manage function to "(D POWER OFF". The
default setting is "CD POWER ON".
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1Press CD.
2Press I/@ to turn off the system.
3Press I/@ while holding m.
The svstem turns on automatically. _'CD
POWER OFF" appears in the display.
To set to "CD POWER ON"
Repeat _e proce_re above and "GD POWER
ON" appears in the display.
Notes
•When "CD POWER OFF' is selected disc access
time is increased
• You cannot change the CD power manage fimction
setting in the Powa Saving Mode (page 36)
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Saudi Arabian
models)
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
The factory settings for AM tuning interval is
9 kHz (or 10 kHz tbr some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, select any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding down
ENTER, press I/(_). The system turns on
automatically and "AM 1Ok STEP" or
"AM 9k STEP" appears in the display. When
you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change _e AM tuning inte!_,al in the
Powa Saving Mode (page 36).
Tips
•The preset stations are retained fb! halfa day even if
you unplug the powa cord or ifa powa failure
occms
• If you press TLS"qER/BAND while the system is
turned ofl_the system turns on automatically and
"TL_ER" is selected as the fimction
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select "TUNER".
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