Sony MHC-GTX88 User manual

©2007 Sony Corporation
3-106-355-12(2)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GTX88
MHC-GTX77
MHC-GTX66

2GB
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 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.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus
shall not be exposed 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.
Install this system so that the power cord can
be unplugged from the wall socket
immediately in the event of trouble.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This label is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the
battery with general
house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical
waste.
About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models MHC-GTX88, MHC-GTX77 and
MHC-GTX66. In this manual, the
MHC-GTX88 is used for illustration
purposes unless stated otherwise.
The MHC-GTX88 consists of:
–Unit HCD-GTX88
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GTX88
• Surround speakers SS-RSX88
• Subwoofer A SS-WG88A
• Subwoofer B SS-WG88B
The MHC-GTX77 consists of:
–Unit HCD-GTX77
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GTX77
The MHC-GTX66 consists of:
–Unit HCD-GTX66
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-GTX66
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
MPEGLayer-3 audiocoding technologyand
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and
Thomson.
WARNING

3GB
Table of Contents
About this manual........................2
Playable discs...............................4
Playable/Recordable USB
devices.....................................5
Guide to parts and controls ..........6
Hooking up the system...............12
Positioning the speakers.............15
Setting the clock.........................16
Playing a CD/MP3 disc..............17
Using play mode ........................19
Recording from a disc onto an
USB device ...........................22
Listening to music of an USB
device....................................24
Using play mode ........................26
Listening to the radio .................28
Playing a tape.............................30
Recording onto a tape ................31
Adjusting the sound .................. 33
Creating a party atmosphere .... 35
— X-TRANCE
Singing along ............................ 36
Using the timer.......................... 37
Changing the display................. 38
Viewing information in the
display.................................. 39
Hooking up the optional
components .......................... 41
Troubleshooting ........................ 42
Precautions................................ 50
Specifications............................ 52
Index............................ Back cover
Getting Started
Disc
USB Device
Tuner
Tape
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Additional Information

4GB
Playable discs
1)MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard
format defined by ISO/MPEG which
compresses audio data. MP3 audio tracks
must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.
2)A logical format of files and folders on
CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).
3)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
segmentfrom Lead-in toLead-out regardedas
a single session.
• Data part of CD-Extras1)
• Data part of Mixed CDs2)
• CD-R/-RW discs that have not been
correctly finalized (processing to allow
played back by a normal CD player).
• CD-R/-RW discs recorded in Multi
Session that have not ended by “closing
the session”.
• A disc recorded in packet write format.
• Audio side of a DualDisc.
• A disc that has a non-standard shape
(e.g., heart, square, star).
• A disc that has the adhesive cellophane
tape or a sticker still left on it.
1)CD-Extra: This format records audio
(AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1
and data on the tracks in session 2.
2)Mixed CD: This format records data on the
first track and audio (AUDIO CD data) on the
second and subsequent tracks of a session.
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.
In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs cannot be
played back on this system due to the
recording quality or physical condition of
the disc, or the characteristics of the
recording device and authoring software.
The disc will not be played back if it has
not been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating
instructions of the recording device.
Format of discs Logo
• AUDIO CD
• CD-R/-RW in
AUDIO CD format
• CD-R/-RW in
DATA CD format,
containing MP3
audio tracks1) that
conforms to ISO
96602) Level 1/
Level 2, Joliet (in
expansion format),
or Multi Session3)
Discs that cannot be played
back
Note on DualDiscs
Note on CD-R/-RW

5GB
This product is designed to play back
discs that conform to the Compact Disc
(CD) standard. Recently, various music
discs encoded with copyright protection
technologiesaremarketedbysomerecord
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.
When you play back Multi Session discs
with different formats 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.
Playable/Recordable
USB devices
You can use the following Sony USB
devices on this system.
Verified Sony digital music player
(as of April 2007)
Verified Sony IC Recorder
(as of April 2007)
Verified Sony USB storage media
(as of April 2007)
Notes
• Do not use USB devices other than these USB
devices.Operation of models not listed here is
not guaranteed.
• Operation may not always be ensured even
when using these USB devices.
• Some of these USB devices may not be
available for purchase in certain areas.
• See the operating instructions supplied with
the USB device for details on the operation
method.
• If you want to format the above USB devices,
be sure to use the models or formatter
software supplied with the USB device.
However, if the formatting process is
performed using other method, the recording
may not be properly done.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
Note on Multi Session disc
Product name Model name
WalkmanNWD-B103/ B105/
B103F/ B105F
Product name Model name
IC Recorder ICD-U50/ U60/ U70
Product name Model name
MICROVAULT USM256J/ 512J/ 1GJ/
2GJ/ 4GJ
USM512JX/ 1GJX/
2GJX/ 4GJX
USM256H/ 512H/ 1GH/
2GH/ 4GH

6GB
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
–Top view
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Guide to parts and controls
1FLANGER (pages 35, 43, 48)
DELAY (pages 35, 43, 48)
CHORUS (pages 36, 43, 48)
SOUND FLASH (page 35)
Press to create a party atmosphere.
BDisplay (pages 9, 38, 39, 49)
CSURROUND SPEAKER MODE
(MHC-GTX88 only) (page 34)
Press to select the sound system.
SURROUND
(MHC-GTX77/MHC-GTX66only)
(page 34)
Press to select the surround effect.
DDisc tray (pages 9, 17, 44, 49)
EAMP MENU (page 38)
Press to change the spectrum
analyser display or to adjust the
brightness of the display.
FRETURN (pages 17, 25)
Press to return to the parent folder.
GNX (play/pause)(pages 17,22,
24, 30, 44)
Press to start or pause playback.
x(stop) (pages 17, 23, 25, 28,
29, 30, 32, 44)
Press to stop playback or recording.
./> (go forward/go
backward) (pages 17, 20, 23, 25,
27, 31, 48)
Press to select a track.
TUNING +/– (pages 28, 29)
Press to tune in a radio station.
+/– (pages 17, 20, 23, 25, 27,
31)
Press to select a folder.
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
(page 30)
Press to fast forward or rewind.
HCD- SYNC/REC 1 (page 22)
Press to record from a disc onto the
connected optional USB device
(Digitalmusic player or USB storage
media).
CD-TAPE SYNC (page 31)
TAPE REC PAUSE/START
(page 31)
Press to record onto a tape.
IPUSH OPEN/CLOSE Z (Deck B)
(page 30)
Press to insert or eject a tape.
Deck B (pages 30, 31, 37, 48)
JENTER (pages 23, 29, 33, 48)
Press to enter the selection.
KERASE (page 23)
Press to erase MP3 audio tracks or
folders on the connected optional
USB device (Digital music player or
USB storage media).
LMASTER VOLUME (pages 17,
24, 39, 43)
Turn to adjust the volume.
MMIC (jack) (pages 36, 43, 53)
Connect an optional microphone.
MIC LEVEL (pages 32, 36, 43)
Turn to adjust the microphone
volume.
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NREC/ERASE (indicator)
(pages 23, 25)
Lightsupwhenrecordingfromadisc
onto the connected optional USB
device (Digital music player or USB
storage media).
Lights up when erasing MP3 audio
tracks from the connected optional
USB device (Digital music player or
USB storage media).
O(USB) port (pages 22, 23,
24, 41, 53)
Connect an optional USB device
(Digitalmusic playeror USB storage
media).
PPHONES (jack) (pages 43, 53)
Connect the headphones.
QPower illuminator (pages 35, 39)
RPRESET EQ (page 33)
Press to select a preset sound effect.
SZPUSH OPEN/CLOSE (Deck A)
(page 30)
Press to insert or eject a tape.
Deck A (pages 30, 48)
TFunction buttons:
CD (pages 14, 17, 22, 29, 31, 38)
TUNER/BAND (pages 29, 38)
TAPE A/B (pages 30, 38)
AUDIO (pages 38, 41)
VIDEO (pages 38, 41)
(pages 23, 24, 26, 38)
Press to select a function.
U"/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 14,
29, 43, 48)
Press to turn the system on or off.
VGROOVE (page 33)
Press to reinforce the bass.
WIR Receptor (page 43)
XEQ BAND/MEMORY (page 33)
Press to select a frequency band
when adjusting the graphic
equalizer.
YDISPLAY (pages 38, 39, 40)
Press to change the information in
the display.
ZOPERATION DIAL (pages 17,
25, 33, 35, 38)
Turn to select a track or folder.
Turn to select a setting.
wj ILLUMINATION (page 39)
Press to change the power
illuminator pattern.
wk DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
(pages 14, 17, 18, 20)
Press to skip a disc.
Press to exchange other discs during
playback.
ZOPEN/CLOSE (pages 14, 17,
44)
Press to load or eject a disc.
DISC 1 ~ 3 (pages 18, 20)
Press to select a disc.
Press to switch to CD function from
other function.
USB

9GB
Guide to parts and controls
–Display
ALights up when the USB function is
selected (page 24).
B“MP3” lights up when an MP3 audio
track is recognized. “CD” lights up
when a disc is recognized.
CIndicates the type of MP3 audio track
information that displayed (page 39).
“ ” lights up when a track name is
displayed. “ ” lights up when an
artist name is displayed. “ ” lights
up when a folder name is displayed.
DIndicates the tuner band (page 28).
ELights up when the MP3 audio track
contains ID3 tag information.
FDisplays the current status and
information (page 39).
GIndicators for the TUNER function
(page 28).
HLights up when the Play Timer or
Recording Timer is set (page 37).
ILights up when the Sleep Timer is
activated (page 37).
JLights up during recording (pages 22,
31).
KIndicators for the TAPE function
(page 30).
“ ” and “ ” lights up when the
system is turned on.
“ ” lights up when there is a tape in
the deck.
LLights up when an optional USB
device (Digital music player or USB
storage media) is recognized
(page 22).
MIndicates the selected play mode
(pages 19, 26).
NIndicators for the disc tray (page 17).
“ ” lights up when the disc is
selected. “ ” lights up when there is
a disc on the disc tray. “1”, “2” and
“3” light up when the system is turned
on.
OIndicates the activated sound effect
(pages 33, 35).
Note
“LINK”, “MATRIX SUR 1” and
“MATRIX SUR 2” light up for
MHC-GTX88 only.
FM AM ID3 AUTO PRESET ST
MONO
MHz
kHz
TUNED
REC
PLAY
SLEEP
CD
USB
MP3 BOOSTER
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FLANGER CHORUS DELAY
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LINK
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GROOVE
SHUF TAPE USB
USB
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Subwoofer A (SS-WG88A)
1SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
(page 13)
Press to turn the subwoofer on or off.
2SUBWOOFER LEVEL (page 13)
Turn to adjust the subwoofer level.
Remote
1"/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 16,
43)
Press to turn the system on or off.
BCLOCK/TIMER SELECT
(page 38)
CLOCK/TIMER SET (pages 16,
37)
Press to set the clock and the timers.
CREPEAT/FM MODE (pages 21,
27, 29, 47)
Press to change the Repeat Play
setting.
Press to select the FM monaural or
stereo reception.
DUSB (page 24)
Press to select the USB function.
CD (page 17)
Press to select the CD function.
TUNER/BAND (page 28)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to select FM or AM band.
FUNCTION (pages 30, 41)
Press to select a function.
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