Sony MHC-GTR8 User manual

©2009 Sony Corporation
4-132-090-12(1)
Mini HI-FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GTR8
MHC-GTR7
MHC-GTR6
MHC-GTR6H

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
As the main plug is used to disconnect the
unit from the mains, connect the unit to an
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect
the main plug from the AC outlet
immediately.
The unit is not disconnected from the mains
as long as it is connected to the AC outlet,
even if the unit itself has been turned off.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This marking is located on
the rear exterior.
For customers in Australia
Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
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 conform 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 play back discs
that conform to the Compact 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.
WARNING
The recorded music is limited to private
use only. Use of the music beyond this
limit requires permission of the copyright
holders.

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“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
Windows Media is a registered trademark of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models MHC-GTR8, MHC-GTR7,
MHC-GTR6 and MHC-GTR6H. In this
manual, the MHC-GTR8 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise.
The MHC-GTR8 consists of:
–Unit
Latin American and Mexican models
only HCD-GTR8
Other models HCD-GTR8B
– Speaker System
Latin American and Mexican models
only
• Front speakers SS-GTR8
• Surround speakers SS-RSR8
• Subwoofers SS-WGR8
Other models
• Front speakers SS-GTR8B
• Surround speakers SS-RSR8B
• Subwoofers SS-WGR8B
The MHC-GTR7 consists of:
–Unit
Latin American and Mexican models
only HCD-GTR7
Other models HCD-GTR7B
– Speaker System
Latin American and Mexican models
only
• Front speakers SS-GTR7
• Surround speakers SS-RSR7
• Subwoofer SS-WGR7
Other models
• Front speakers SS-GTR7B
• Surround speakers SS-RSR7B
• Subwoofer SS-WGR7B
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The MHC-GTR6 consists of:
–Unit
Latin American and Mexican models
only HCD-GTR6
Other models HCD-GTR6B
– Speaker System
Latin American and Mexican models
only
• Front speakers SS-GTR6
• Surround speakers SS-RSR6
Other models
• Front speakers SS-GTR6B
• Surround speakers SS-RSR6B
The MHC-GTR6H consists of:
–Unit HCD-GTR6H
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GTR6H

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Table of Contents
About this manual ........................3
Guide to parts and controls ..........6
Hooking up the system...............12
Positioning the speakers.............15
Setting the clock.........................18
Playing a CD/MP3 disc..............19
Listening to the radio .................21
Transferring onto an USB
device ....................................22
Listening to music of an USB
device ....................................27
Playing a tape .............................30
(Except for Latin American
and Mexican models)
Using optional components........31
Adjusting the sound ...................31
Changing the display..................33
Viewing information in the
display ...................................34
Creating your own program ...... 36
— Program Play
Presetting radio stations ............ 38
Recording onto a tape ............... 39
(Except for Latin American
and Mexican models)
Creating your own sound
effect..................................... 40
Singing along ............................ 41
Using the timer.......................... 42
Troubleshooting ........................ 44
Messages ................................... 51
Precautions ................................ 52
Specifications ............................ 54
Compatible USB devices with
this system............................ 58
Index............................ Back cover
Getting Started
Basic Operations
Other Operations
Additional Information

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Guide to parts and controls
This manual mainly 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.
Unit
–Front view
* MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only
–Top view
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Guide to parts and controls
A"/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 43,
44, 50)
Press to turn the system on or off.
The indicator lights up in green when
the system is turned on.
The indicator lights up in red when
the system is turned off.
BOPTIONS (pages 25, 33)
Press to select the display pattern and
USB MEMORY SELECT.
CIR Receptor (page 45)
DDISPLAY (pages 18, 33, 34, 44)
Press to change the information on
the display.
EEQ BAND/MEMORY (page 40)
Press to select a frequency band.
FRETURN (pages 19, 28, 33)
Press to return to the parent folder.
Press to exit search mode.
Press to return to the previous
display in OPTIONS menu.
GFunction buttons:
CD (pages 14, 19, 23, 36, 39)
Press to select the CD function.
(pages 24, 28, 36)
Press to select the USB function.
PC (pages 24, 31)
Press to select the PC function.
TUNER/BAND (Except for Latin
American and Mexican models)
(page 21)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to select the FM or AM band.
TUNER FM (For Latin American
and Mexican models only)
(page 21)
Press to select FM band.
TUNER AM (For Latin American
and Mexican models only)
(page 21)
Press to select AM band.
TAPE (Except for Latin American
and Mexican models) (page 30)
Press to select the TAPE function.
VIDEO (page 31)
Press to select the VIDEO function.
H(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only)
SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
(page 13)
Press to turn the subwoofer on or off.
The SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
indicator lights up when the
subwoofer is turned on.
SUBWOOFER LEVEL (page 13)
Press to enter or exit the subwoofer
level setting.
I+/– (pages 19, 28, 36, 39)
Press to select a folder.
N(play) (pages 19, 27, 30, 37,
46, 49)
Press to start playback.
.m/M> (rewind/fast
forward) (pages 18, 19, 28, 30,
36, 42)
Press to select a track or file.
Hold down to find a point in a track
or file.
TUNING +/– (pages 21, 22)
Press to tune in a radio station.
X(pause) (pages 19, 28, 30)
Press to pause playback.
USB
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x(stop) (pages 19, 21, 24, 28,
30, 40, 46)
Press to stop playback, recording or
transferring.
JSURR SP MODE
(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only)
(page 31)
Press to select the sound system.
SURROUND
(MHC-GTR6/MHC-GTR6H only)
(page 31)
Press to select the surround effect.
NIGHT MODE (page 32)
Press to select the NIGHT MODE
function.
SOUND FLASH (page 33)
Hold down to create a sound flash
effect.
PRESET EQ (pages 31, 41)
Press to select a preset sound effect.
GROOVE (page 31)
Press to reinforce the bass.
MP3 BOOSTER+ (page 32)
Press to select the MP3 BOOSTER+
function.
BREAK (page 32)
Press to select the BREAK function.
KMASTER VOLUME (pages 19,
27, 31, 33, 45)
Turn to adjust the volume.
LDISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
(pages 19, 20, 36)
Press to select a disc during CD tray
open.
Press to exchange other discs during
playback.
MPHONES (jack) (pages 45, 55)
Connect the headphones.
NUSB A (pages 27, 28, 36)
Press to select the USB device
connected to the A port.
A indicator (page 11)
A port (pages 24, 28, 36, 37,
48)
Connect an optional USB device.
OPC IN L/R (jacks) (page 31)
Connect the audio output of the
computer to these jacks using an
audio cord (not supplied). You can
then output audio through this
system.
PUSB B (pages 27, 28, 36)
Press to select the USB device
connected to the B port.
B indicator (page 11)
Lights up in red when transferring to
the connected optional USB device.
B port (pages 22, 23, 28, 36,
37, 48)
Connect and transfer to an optional
USB device.
REC TO (pages 23, 24, 25)
Press to transfer onto the connected
optional USB device which is
connected to the B port.
QMIC (jack) (pages 41, 45, 55)
Connect an optional microphone.
MIC LEVEL (pages 40, 41, 45)
Turn to adjust the microphone
volume.
RDisc tray (pages 14, 19, 23, 39,
46, 51)
USB

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Guide to parts and controls
SDISC 1 ~ 3 (pages 20, 36)
Press to select a disc.
Press to switch to the CD function
from other function.
TOPEN/CLOSE Z(pages 14, 19,
46)
Press to load or eject a disc.
UENTER (pages 13, 18, 19, 23,
24, 28, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
Press to enter the selection.
VPower illuminator (page 33)
WMETER MODE (pages 34, 45)
Press to select a preset display
pattern.
XERASE (page 28)
Press to erase audio files or folders
on the connected optional USB
device.
YREC TO TAPE (Except for Latin
American and Mexican models)
(page 39)
Press to record onto a tape.
REC TIMER (page 43)
Press to set the Recording Timer.
ZDisplay (pages 11, 33, 34, 51)
Meter display (page 34)
wj OPERATION DIAL (pages 13,
19, 25, 28, 33, 37, 40)
Turn to select a track, file or folder.
Turn to select a setting.
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Mexican models)
PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE
(page 30)
Press to insert or eject a tape.
Tape deck (pages 30, 39, 43, 50)
Remote
1"/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 43,
44, 50)
Press to turn the system on or off.
BCLOCK/TIMER SELECT
(pages 43, 51)
CLOCK/TIMER SET (pages 18,
42)
Press to set the clock and the timers.
CREPEAT (pages 19, 28)
Press to change the Repeat Play
setting of USB and CD function.
FM MODE (pages 22, 50)
Press to select the FM monaural or
stereo reception.
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DUSB (pages 27, 36)
Press to select the USB function.
CD (pages 19, 23, 36, 39)
Press to select the CD function.
TUNER/BAND (page 21)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to select the FM or AM band.
FUNCTION (pages 24, 30)
Press to select a function.
E./> (go back/go forward)
(pages 19, 28, 36, 43)
Press to select a track or file.
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
(pages 19, 28, 30)
Hold down to find a point in a track
or file.
+/– (tuning) (pages 22, 38)
Press to tune in a radio station.
N (play) (pages 19, 27, 30, 37,
46, 49)
Press to start playback.
X(pause) (pages 19, 28, 30)
Press to pause playback.
x(stop) (pages 19, 21, 24, 28,
30, 40, 46)
Press to stop playback, recording or
transferring.
FENTER (pages 13, 18, 19, 23,
24, 28, 33, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40)
Press to enter the selection.
GDISC SKIP (pages 20, 36)
Press to select a disc.
USB SELECT (pages 28, 36)
Press to select the USB device
connected to the A port or
B port.
H+/– (select folder) (pages 19,
28, 36, 39)
Press to select a folder.
IVOLUME +/–*(pages 19, 21, 27,
31, 42, 45)
Press to adjust the volume.
* The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot.
Use the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the system.
JEQ (pages 31, 41)
Press to select a preset sound effect.
KCLEAR (page 37)
Press to delete a pre-programmed
step.
LTUNER MEMORY (page 38)
Press to preset the radio station.
MPLAY MODE
(pages 20, 23, 29, 36, 39, 46)
Press to select the play mode of CD
or USB function.
TUNING MODE (pages 21, 38)
Press to select the tuning mode.
NDISPLAY (pages 34, 44)
Press to change the information on
the display.
OSLEEP (page 42)
Press to activate the Sleep Timer.

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Guide to parts and controls
–Display
ALights up when the USB function is
selected (page 28).
B“ ” lights up during playback.
“NX” lights up when playback is
paused.
CIndicates the type of disc or file that
the system recognized.
DIndicates the type of audio file
information that displayed (page 34).
“ ” lights up when a file name/track
title is displayed. “ ” lights up when
an artist name is displayed. “ ”
lights up when a folder name/album
title is displayed.
EDisplays the current status and
information (page 34).
FLights up when the Sleep Timer is
activated (page 42).
GLights up during transferring onto an
USB device or recording onto a tape
(pages 22, 39).
HLights up when the timer is set
(page 42).
ILights up when NIGHT MODE is
turned on (page 32).
JIndicates the activated sound effect
(pages 31, 40).
Note
“LINK”, “MATRIX SUR 1” and
“MATRIX SUR 2” light up for
MHC-GTR8 and MHC-GTR7 only.
KIndicators for the TUNER function
(pages 21, 38).
LLights up when there is a tape in the
tape deck.
MIndicators for the disc tray (page 19).
“ ” lights up when a disc is selected.
“1”, “2” and “3” light up when there
is(are) disc(s) on the disc tray.
NLights up when an audio file contains
tag information.
OIndicates the selected play mode
(pages 20, 29).
P[USB A] or [USB B] lights up to
indicate the selected USB device.
Note
“TAPE” does not lights up for Latin American
and Mexican models.
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AAC
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USB SYNC
TAPE
TAPE
USB REC
REC
PLAY
SLEEP NIGHT
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MATRIX
MONO
ST TUNED
TAPE
PRESET
AUTO
SUR 12
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DISC TAG
[ USB B ]
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Hooking up the system
AAntennas
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antennas.
Notes
• The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies
according to models.
• Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords, the power cord and the USB cable to
avoid picking up noise.
BVIDEO (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect to the audio output jacks of an
optional component (such as a TV or
VCR).
CSpeakers
The speaker connectors are color-coded
with their respective speaker terminals on
the unit.
Getting Started
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3
4
5
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1To FM lead antenna
2To AM loop antenna
3To front speaker (right)
4To front speaker (left)
5To surround speaker (right)
6To surround speaker (left)
7To subwoofer
8To subwoofer
* MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7/
MHC-GTR6 only.
** MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7
only.
*** MHC-GTR8 only.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop
antenna

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Getting Started
Front speakers
(MHC-GTR6H only)
Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on
the front speakers.
Surround speakers
(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7/MHC-GTR6
only)
Subwoofers
(MHC-GTR8 only)
Subwoofer
(MHC-GTR7 only)
Notes
• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and
correctly. When connecting speaker cords,
insert the connector straight into the
terminals.
• Be sure to connect the subwoofer(s) to the unit
(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only).
DVOLTAGE SELECTOR
For models equipped with a voltage
selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
the position of your local power line
voltage.
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR may differ.
EPower
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.
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).
Using the subwoofer(s)
(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR7 only)
You can use the subwoofer(s) to enhance
the bass.
1Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on
the unit to light up the indicator.
The subwoofer(s) is(are) turned on.
2Press SUBWOOFER LEVEL on the
unit to enter the subwoofer level
setting.
3Turn OPERATION DIAL to select
the subwoofer level you want, then
press ENTER.
RL
FRONT SPEAKER
ONLY FOR SS-GTR8B
White
Black (#)
Black (#)
Red (3)
Red (3)
RL
SURROUND SPEAKER
ONLY FOR SS-RSR8B
Grey
SUBWOOFER
ONLY FOR SS-WGR8B
Purple
SUBWOOFER
ONLY FOR SS-WGR7B
Purple
127V220V220V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V220V230-240V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Brazil model only Other models

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Slide and remove the battery
compartment lid, and insert the two
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, Eside
first, matching the polarities shown
below.
Notes
• If you do not use the remote for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
• When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
• Batteries installed devices shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
Attach the supplied speaker pads at each
corner on the bottom of the speakers to
stabilize the speakers and to prevent them
from slipping.
(For MHC-GTR8 only)
Attach the supplied subwoofer front panel
pads on the bottom of the subwoofers to
stabilize the subwoofers and to prevent
them from slipping.
Using the remote
Attaching the speaker pads
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Attaching the subwoofer front
panel pads
When carrying the unit
Do the following procedure to protect
the disc mechanism.
Use the buttons on the unit for the
operation.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press CD.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE Zto open
the disc tray and remove the
disc.
4Press OPEN/CLOSE Zagain to
close the disc tray. Wait until
“CD No Disc” appears in the
display.
5Hold down CD and then press
"/1 until “STANDBY” appears
in the display. Then, “MECHA
LOCK” appears in the display.
6Unplug the AC power cord.

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Getting Started
Positioning the
speakers
You can place your speakers as shown
below or by using Line Array Speaker
System (page 16).
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CSurround speaker (left)
DSurround speaker (right)
ESubwoofer
FUnit
Place the front speakers at an angle of
45 degrees from your listening position.
MHC-GTR8 only
MHC-GTR7 only
MHC-GTR6 only
MHC-GTR6H only
There are 2 ways to place the front
speakers.
Example 1:
Example 2:
Note
Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter away from
the unit.
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0.3 m 0.3 m
45
CFE DBA
0.3 m
0.3 m
FBD
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0.3 m 0.3 m
45
AFB
0.3 m 0.3 m
45
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(MHC-GTR8/MHC-GTR6 only)
To create a party environment, we
recommend that you install your speakers
using Line Array Speaker System. Line
Array Speaker System provides a wide
sound space that suitable for large room
like a hall.
MHC-GTR8 only
1Insert the pins of the Spacer A
(supplied) to the catcher holes on
top of the subwoofer.
2Stack the front right speaker
horizontally on top of the
subwoofer. Make sure the catcher
holes of the front right speaker is
inserted to the pins of the Spacer A
and the front right speaker is within
the stopper of the Spacer A.
3Insert the pins of the Spacer B
(supplied) to the catcher holes on
the front right speaker.
4Stack the surround right speaker
horizontally on the front right
speaker. Make sure the catcher
holes of the surround right speaker
is inserted to the pins of the Spacer
B and the surround right speaker is
within the stopper of the Spacer B.
Installing the Line Array
Speaker System
Pin
Catcher
hole
Spacer A
Subwoofer
Front right
speaker
Pin
Subwoofer
Spacer
A
Catcher
hole
Front right
speaker
Spacer B
Subwoofer
Stopper
Pin
Catcher hole
Surround
right speaker
Spacer
B
Stopper
Subwoofer
Front right
speaker
Pin
Catcher
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Getting Started
5Check that both the front right and
surround right speaker horn are at
the same side. Make sure the horns
are near to the unit.
Turn the SONY emblem on the front
right and surround right speaker to
horizontal position.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install
another subwoofer, front left
speaker and surround left speaker.
MHC-GTR6 only
1Place the front right speaker
horizontally.
2Insert the pins of the Spacer A
(supplied) to the catcher holes on
the front right speaker.
3Stack the surround right speaker
horizontally on top of the front right
speaker. Make sure the catcher
holes of the surround right speaker
is inserted to the pins of the Spacer
A and the surround right speaker is
within the stopper of the Spacer A.
4Check that both the front right and
surround right speaker horn are at
the same side. Make sure the horns
are near to the unit.
Turn the SONY emblem on the front
right and surround right speaker to
horizontal position.
5Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the
front left speaker and surround left
speaker.
Surround
right speaker
Front right
speaker
Subwoofer
SONY emblemHorn
Front right
speaker
Spacer A
Pin
Catcher hole
Stopper
Front right
speaker
Spacer A
Pin
Catcher
hole
Surround
right
speaker
Surround
right speaker
Front right
speaker
SONY emblem
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Positioning the Line Array Speaker
System
AFront speaker (left)
BFront speaker (right)
CSurround speaker (left)
DSurround speaker (right)
ESubwoofer
FUnit
MHC-GTR8 only
MHC-GTR6 only
Notes
• For maximum listening effect, we recommend
you to place the speakers with the horn near to
the unit.
• Place the speakers at least 0.3 meter away
from the unit.
Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote for the
operation.
1Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes in the
display.
If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the
display, press .or >repeatedly
to select “CLOCK SET?”, then press
ENTER.
3Press .or >repeatedly to
set the hour.
4Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes in the
display.
5Press .or >repeatedly to
set the minute.
6Press ENTER.
The clock starts functioning.
Note
The clock settings are cancelled when you
disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
To display the clock when the
system is off
Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly
until the clock is displayed. The clock is
displayed for a few seconds.
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Basic Operations
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1Press CD.
2Press OPEN/CLOSE Z.
The disc tray cannot be opened during
USB transferring and erasing.
3Load a disc with the label side
facing up on the disc tray.
To load additional discs, press
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate
the disc tray.
4Press OPEN/CLOSE Zto close
the disc tray.
Do not forcibly push the disc tray to
close it as this may cause a
malfunction.
5Press Nto start playback.
6Turn MASTER VOLUME
(or press VOLUME +/– on the
remote) to adjust the volume.
Other operations
Basic Operations
When you play
back an 8cm disc
such as a CD
single, place it on
the inner circle of
the tray.
To Do this
Stop playback Press x.
Pause playback Press X. Press Xagain
to resume playback.
Select a track or
file
Press m. or
M> (or ./>
on the remote)
repeatedly during
playback.
For AUDIO CD, you can
also turn OPERATION
DIAL, then press
ENTER. (TRACK
SEARCH)
Select a folder on
an MP3 disc
Press +/– repeatedly.
Search for an
MP3 file by its
folder name and
file name and
start playback
the MP3 file
(TRACK
SEARCH)
1Turn OPERATION
DIAL to select the
folder you want, then
press ENTER.
2Turn OPERATION
DIAL to select the file
you want, then press
ENTER.
To return to the parent
folder, press RETURN.
Find a point in a
track or file1)
Hold down m. or
M> (or m/Mon
the remote) during
playback, then release it
at the point you want.
Playback all the
tracks or files on
the disc(s) or in
the folder2)
repeatedly3)
(Repeat Play)
Press REPEAT on the
remote repeatedly during
playback until “REP”
lights up in the display.
Playback a single
track or file
repeatedly4)
(Repeat Play)
Press REPEAT on the
remote repeatedly during
playback until “REP 1”
lights up in the display.
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1) The elapsed playing time may not be
displayed correctly depending on the MP3
files.
2) When “ ” or “ SHUF” is selected for
MP3 files.
3) Playback repeatedly until you stop it.
You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISC
SHUF” at the same time.
4) A track or file is played back repeatedly until
you stop playback.
To change the play mode
Press PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly when playback is stopped. You
can select the following play mode.
* Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the
playing order may differ. If you turn off the
system in shuffle play mode, the system will
change the play mode back to normal play
mode.
Notes on playing discs
• The following discs/situations can increase
the time it takes to start playback:
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– when the files in another folder have just
been played back.
• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all
the files on that disc. If there are many folders
or non-MP3 files on the disc, it may take a
longer time for playback to begin or for the
next MP3 file to start playback.
• The disc will not be played back if it has not
been correctly finalized.
To Do this
Select a disc Press one of the
DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons
(or DISC SKIP on the
remote repeatedly).
Switch to CD
function from
another source and
start playback
automatically
Press one of the
DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons
(Automatic Source
Selection).
Exchange other
discs while
playing
Press DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE.
Select To play back
ALL DISC
(Normal Play)
The tracks or files on all
discs in original order.
1 DISC
(Normal Play)
The tracks or files on the
disc you have selected in
original order.
(Normal Play)
The MP3 files in the
folder on the disc you
have selected in original
order.
For AUDIO CDs, this
play mode performs the
same operation as
“1 DISC” play mode.
Select To play back
ALL DISC
SHUF*
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks or files on all
discs in random order.
1 DISC SHUF*
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks or files on the
disc you have selected in
random order.
SHUF*
(Shuffle Play)
The MP3 files in the
folder on the disc you
have selected in random
order.
For AUDIO CDs, this
play mode performs the
same operation as
“1 DISC SHUF” play
mode.
PGM
(Program Play)
The tracks or files on all
disc in the order you
want them to be played
back (see “Creating your
own program” on
page 36).