Sony MHC-GR8000 User manual

Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. 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.
3-861-185-11(1)
©1997 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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MHC-GR8000

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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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B-
type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence
from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol d are
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ........... 4
Step 2: Setting the time......................... 6
Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 6
Connecting optional AV components. 8
Basic Operations
Playing a CD..........................................10
Recording a CD .....................................12
Listening to the radio ...........................13
Recording from the radio ................... 14
Playing a tape ........................................15
Recording from a tape..........................17
The CD Player
Using the CD display ...........................18
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 18
Playing the CD tracks in random
order................................................. 19
Programming the CD tracks............... 20
Playing CDs without interruption..... 21
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 22
Recording a CD by specifying track
order................................................. 23
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD............................25
Flashing part of a CD ...........................25
Waving the equalizer ...........................26
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................27
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28
Adjusting the audio emphasis ........... 29
Making a personal audio emphasis
file..................................................... 31
Other Features
Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 32
Falling asleep to music .........................33
Waking up to music .............................34
Timer-recording radio programs....... 35
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................37
Troubleshooting ....................................38
Specifications.........................................41
Index ....................................................... 43

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Step 1: Hooking up the system
Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
Connect the speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the
SPEAKER jacks of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
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Getting Started
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AM loop antenna
FM75
AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Left speaker
Right speaker
Do the following procedure 1to 5to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
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Insert only the stripped portion.
Black (’)
Red (‘)

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Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
position of your local power line
voltage.
Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
If the plug on this unit does not fit
your wall outlet, detach the supplied
adapter from the plug.
Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when
the system power is turned off.
The demo mode is also deactivated
when you set the time.
3Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates
the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Hold down PLAY MODE and press
POWER so that “LOCK” appears in the
display.
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110-120V 220-240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Singaporean and Malaysian models
110-120V 240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220-230V
Other models
To attach the front speaker pads
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the
speakers and prevent them from slipping.
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Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10
for MW and 10 for SW. For Latin American
models, you can preset up to 30 stations, 20
for FM and 10 for AM.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Every time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
Latin American models:
FM ˜AM
Other models:
FM nMW nSW
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to
select “AUTO”.
Step 2: Setting the
time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
The clock is on a 12-hour system.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
4Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
5Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Tips
• If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode .
If you want to display the demo mode, press
DISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.
Note
When setting the time, set the equalizer display to
anything other than Spectrum analyzer pattern 3.
(See “To change the equalizer display” on page 29.)
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To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“MANUAL” in step 2, then turn the jog dial
to tune in the station.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for the Middle Eastern model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off
the power. While holding down the ENTER/NEXT
button, turn the power back on. When you change
the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To
reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
VOLUME
AUTO
3Turn the jog dial.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
a stereo program) appear.
4Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
5Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want.
6Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
7Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
TUNED
STEREO
VOLUME
AUTO
Preset number

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Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting audio
components
Select one of the following two connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected
and method of connecting.
Connecting an MD deck for digital
recording
You can record from CD into the MD deck
digitally by connecting an optical cable.
Connecting an MD deck for analog
recording
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “MD” appears.
Note
If you cannot select “MD” even when you have
pressed FUNCTION, press POWER while pressing
FUNCTION when the power is turned off.
“VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to
“VIDEO” do the same procedure.
Tip
If you connect a turntable with MM cartridge,
connect it to VIDEO/MD IN using the optional MM
cartridge equalizer EQ-2 and an audio connecting
cord. To listen to the sound, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.
To the audio input
of the MD deck
To the audio output
of the MD deck
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

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Connecting a VCR
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “VIDEO” appears.
Note
If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”,
switch to “MD” (see “Note” on page 8).
To the audio output of the VCR
Connecting outdoor
antennas
Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect the optional FM outdoor antenna.
You can also use the TV antenna instead.
AM antenna
Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop antenna
connected.
Important
If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground
from yterminal with the screw clamp. To
prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the
ground wire to a gas pipe.
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AM
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75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
FM75
AM
y
Screw clamp
Ground wire (not supplied)
Insulated wire (not supplied)

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Playing a CD
— Normal play
1Press §OPEN/CLOSE and place
up to two CDs on the disc tray.
If a disc is not placed properly it will not
be recognized.
To insert a third disc, press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
2Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.
The disc tray closes and play starts.
If you press ·∏ (or ·on the remote)
when the disc tray is closed, play starts
from the CD loaded on the tray whose
button is lit green.
Basic Operations
You can play up to three CDs in a row.
With the label
side up. When
you play a single
CD, place it on
the inner circle
of the tray.
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Track number
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