Sony MHC-GX555 - Mini Hi Fi Component System User manual

SON_ 2_8o0111,/it
Mini HI.FI
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them x_henever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
D|G|TALAUDIO
D|G|TALAUD|O I GRAPHICS )
MHC-GX555/GX355/GX255
MHC-RG575S/RG4 75S/RG4 70/
RG270/RG 170
02005 Sony Corporation

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prc_ ent file_ do not co_er the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, 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 nol install Ilaeappliance in a confined space,such as a bookcase or buih-in cabinet.
"This appliance is
I CLASS1LASERPRODUCT classified as a CLASS 1
LUOKAN 1LASERLAITE LASER product. This
K/ASS 1 _ASERAPPARAT ii/arking iSlocated on Ihe
rear exterior.
g(_) Don'l Ihrow away the baltery with
general house wasle, dispose of it
correct]) as chemical waste.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
CAUFION:TO REDUCE THE RI£K OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOTREMOVECOVER (ORBACK)¸
NO USER-£ERVlC_A_LE _^nl S I_,£1DE,
REFER SERVBCB_GTO QUAUFBEDSERVBCEPERSONNEL.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerousvoltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This ,,ymbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and mainlcnance/servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying Ihe appliance.
CAUTION
The LIS¢of optical illStlun]ents _xiththis product will
increase eye hazard.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the lflnits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmfifl
interlL.rence in a r_:sidential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with Ihe instructions, may cause harmfid
interference to radio communications. However, there
ix no guarantee that interf_m:nce will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmfid interl2.rence to radio or television rcceptiom
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to com:ct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation ben_een the equipment and
receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
dill_:mnt from that to which the receiver ix
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You u'c cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual coukl void your
aulhority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is 1)ro_ ideal to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines fi)r proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments _ith this product _ill
increase eye hazard.
Except for European and Russian models
ENERGY STAR (_)is a U.S.
registered mark. As an ENERGY
STAR (a)partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
Ni_iI_'iNil meels Ihe ENERGY STARcs)
guidelines for energy efficiency.
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How to use this manual ........................... 4
Playable discs .......................................... 4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system ............................ 6
Setting the clock ...................................... 9
CD/MP3 - Play
Loading :t disc ....................................... 10
Playing :t disc ........................................ 10
Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing repeatedly ................................. 12
Repeat Play
Creating your own program .................. 13
-- Program Play
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ........................ 14
Listening to the radio ............................ 15
Preset Tuning
Manual Tuning
Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 16
(European model only)
Tape - Play
Loading :t tape ....................................... 17
Playing a tape ........................................ 17
Tape - Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape .................................................. 18
CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually ............... 18
Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .............................. 19
Using the sub woofer ............................ 19
(MHC-GX555/RG575 SIRG475S
only)
Selecting the sound effect ..................... 19
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and
storing ............................................. 20
Selecting the surround effect ................ 20
Singing along: Karaoke ........................ 21
(Latin American model only)
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 22
Sleep Timer
Waking up to music .............................. 22
-- Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs ........... 23
-- Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the disphty ......................... 24
Power Saving Mode
Viewing int_rmation about the disc in the
display ............................................ 25
Changing the Power illuminator ........... 26
Viewing the tuner information in the
display ............................................ 26
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components ......... 27
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ......................... 28
Messages ............................................... 31
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 32
Specifications ........................................ 34
List of button locations and reference
pages ............................................... 40
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This manual mainly explains operations using
the remote, but the same operations call also be
perlkwmed using the buttons on the unit having
tile same or sinlilar names.
Ynu call play back Ihe fnllnwing discs nu this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
D|G|TAL AUDIO
(CD-Graphics)
DIOITAL AUD|O
(audio dala/MP3 DmI'rAL AU[;IO DI_BTAL_UDla
files) _
' Playback is possible only on Mexican modeh
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs nther than those recorded in
tile lk_llnwiug l\trmats:
music CD t_trmat
- MP3 l\/rmat that conforms to 1SO96601)
Level l/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session 2)
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do
not use such discs.
• A disc with paper or stickers nn ix.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
n 1SO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical lommt of files and lkdders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels, hi Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension ".MP3") and in capital
letters. Fokler names can be no longer than eight
characters. There can be no more than eight nested
lk)lder le'_els. Level 2 specifications allow file
names and lk)lder names tip to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have tip to 8 treks.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have tip to 64 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing sofi_ arc, etc.
2| Multi Session
This is a recording method that enahles adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method.
Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called
the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A
Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,
with each segment lnm_ Lead-in to Lead-out
regarded as a single session.
CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD
data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks
in session 2.
Mixed CD: This fornmt 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 CD-R and CD-RW
•Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of tire disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
irfformation, see tire operating instructions li_r
the recording device.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver's
characteristics.
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session that have not ended by "closing the
session" are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play MP3
t_)rmat files that do not have the ".MP3"
extension.
• Attempting to play non-MP3 l'ormat files that
have the ".MP3" extension may result in noise
or malhmction.
• With formats other than 1SO9660 Level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
•The IMlowing discs take a longer time to start
playback.
- a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
- a disc recorded in Multi Session.
a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various nmsic 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
conR)rm to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
•lfthe disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, arrd
playback continues until an MP3 session is
encountered.
• lfthe disc begins with an MP3 session, it is
recognized as an MP3 disc, arrd playback
continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is
encountered.
•The playback range of an MP3 disc is
determined by the tree structure of files
produced hy analyzing of the disc.
• A disc with a mixed CD lormat will be
recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
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Pertk_rm the following procedures [] Io [] to hook up your system usiug the supplied cords and
accessories. A model equipped with a sub woolizr is used lk)r illustration purpose.
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
Sub woofer*
Front speaker (right)
:- MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only
[] Connect the front speakers.
Conuect the right aud left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER termiuals as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion
Red ........................................................
Red/Solid (@)
Black/Stripe (C)) Black
i.... Front speaker (left)
[] Connect the sub woofer.
(MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown
below.
Insert only the stripped portion
pe(G) Red
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[] Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Plug type @
AM loop antenna
[] (Mexican model only)
Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video
cable (supplied). O
5'
o.
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
Plug type ®
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally North American model:
Connect white side.
Other models:
Connect brown side.
Note
Te prevent heist pickup, kccp the antennas :n_ay fren/
the speaker cerds.
When using a TV
Turn en the TV and select the videe input se that yeu
can viex_ the pictures frem this system.
Note
Mexican medcl is designed to phLyback only CD-Gs
recerded in the NTSC color system. If you play a CD-
G recorded in ether celer system, the pictures may not
be displayed correctly.
[] For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Refi:r to the print on your systems
VOLTAGE SELECTOR R)r available
settings.
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
23C_240V
:'-Saudi Arabian model: 120 127 V
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[] Connect the power cord to awall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in tile display.
When you press I/(_), the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If tile plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4))
Sub wooler (4)*
Note
If }on do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove Ihe batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
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.
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* MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only
When carrying this system
Perform the t_lllowing procedure to protect
the CD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit
lk}rthe operation.
1Press I/(3 to turn on the system, then
press CD to switch the function to CD,
2 Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
3Hold down CD and then press I/(3 until
"STANDBY" appears.
Ariel" alew seconds later, "STANDBY'
disappears and "LOCK" appears.
4Unplug the power cord,
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Placing the sub woofer
(M HC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S
only)
To obtain a belier bass reproduclion, we
reconmlelld you Io place the sub woofer <111a 2
solid lqoor where resonance is unlikely to occur. I,u
Notes
•Always place Ihe sub woofer verlicallv kee?ing it a .!ll
li:w centimeters away from the wall.
• If Ihe sub wool_r is placed in the center of i room, Ihe 5
bass could be exlremely weakened. This is due to Ihe
influence of Ihe standing wa_e ofthe room. If Ihis
happens lnove the sLib wool:er awiv l:rom the cenler
of Ihe room or eliminale Ihe cause of Ihe slanding
wave, by placing a bookshelf againsl the wall, etc.
Use buttons (111the remote lk)r the operation.
1Press I/(_ to turn on the system.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Press_or _repeatedly toset the
hour.
Press ENTER.
Press _or _repeatedly to set the
minute.
Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2Press _ or _ repeatedly to select
"CLOCK SET", then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
• The clock settings arc,canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
• You cannot set the clock inPower Saving Mode
(page 24)
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Use bullons on the trail lk_r1he operation.
1Press _--.
2 Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISC
SKIP/EX=CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3Press ,6, again to close the disc tray.
Notes
•Do not use a disc _ith tape, seals or paste on it _Jsthis
may cause real[unction.
• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.
-- Normal Play/Shuffle Play
This system lets you play audio CDs. CD=Gs*
and discs with MP3 audio tracks.
* CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can only be played on
Mexican model.
You can enjoy the video im iges recorded on CD-Gs
by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of
'Hooking up the system" (page 6)).
Example: When a disc is loaded
Disc tray number Track number
Disc presence indicator Playing time
,4
! Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
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2
Select
ALL DISCS
/Normal Play)
1DISC
(Normal Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display.
To play
All discs in the disc tray
continuously.
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in original
order.
ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the
(Normal Play) album on the disc you have
selected in original order.
When playing i non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as 1DISC
Play.
The tracks on all discs ill
random order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
IDISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PG M
/Program Play)
3Press IP-.
The tracks on the disc you
have selected ill random
order.
The MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc you have
selected in random order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Alhum Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as 1DISC SHUF Play.
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see "Creating your
own program" on page 13).
Other operations
To Do this
Stop play Press II.
Pause Press II. Press again to resume
play.
Select a track Press _ or _ repeatedly (or
turn _ _ on the unit/.
Select an album Press ALBUM +or repeatedly
of MP3 afler step 2.
Find a point in a Keep pressing _ or _ during
track (except for playback and release it at the
CD-Gs) desired point.
Select a disc in Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 3
stop mode or DISC SKIP_X-CHANGE on
the unit).
Switch to CD Press DISC 1 3 on the unit
fimction from (Automatic Source Selection/.
other lhnction
Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
discs while on the unit.
playing
Remove a disc Press _ on the unit.
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Notes
•On Mexican modeh you cannot perlbrm the
following operations
selecting the graphic channels of CDGs
displaying CDG im ,ges with fading effects
• You cannot change the play mode during playback
•Some time may he needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-
MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time
for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to
sta]x play.
• Do not save unnecessary alh/llilS or tracks other than
MP3 ones in the disc to be used lbr MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other types of
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
• Maximum number of albums: 15(1lincluding root
folder)
• Maximum number of MP3 audio tracks: 255
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and
albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that
they arc' recorded on the disc.
• Depending on the encodingA_riting software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions, and noise.
Note
When disc access takes a long time, set 'CD POWER
ON" by CD power manage fimction (page 15).
-- Repeat Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or
"REPI" appears.
REP: For all the tracks on a disc up to five times.
REPI: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both "REP" and
"REPI" disappear.
Notes
• You cannot select "REP and "ALL DISCS SHUF"
at the same time.
• When you select "REPI", that track is repeated
endlessly until "REPI" is canceled.
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-- Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in tire order you want to play them.
You can synchrn record the programmed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 18).
1Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
/. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until "PGM" appears.
3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 - 3 or DISC
SKIP/EX-CHANG E on the unit) to select
a disc.
4Press _or _repeatedly (or turn
P:a<lt>t>_ on the unit) until the desired
track number appears.
When progrannning tile MP3 audio tracks,
press ALBUM + or - repeatedly to select
the desired album, then press _ or
repeatedly (or turn D::I<:1DBN] nn the unit)
until the desired track number appears.
Disc tray number Selected track number
O Program additional tracks.
To program Repeatsteps
Other Iracks on Ihe 4 and 5
S{ulle disc
Other Iracks on 3te 5
ether discs
7 Press I_.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
To Do this
Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
Play in step mode unlil "PGM"
disappears.
Clear a Irack from Press CLEAR in step mode.
Ihe end
Tips
•The program you made remains ifler Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the flmctien to
CD, then press IP'_. However, the program is cleared
when you ()pen the disc tray.
• . " appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select an MP3
audio track.
O
"o
I
"o
5
Totalplaying time(including
selected track)
Press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the total playing time.
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You cat) preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting tl_e corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio tTequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" appears in the display.
Press + or- (or turn - TUNING + on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
lk)r a station. Scanning stops atttomatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
"TUNED" and "STEREO" (for an FM
stere() program) appear.
F II_*ll I_)ID-L I-CI{-I
5
If "TUNED" does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 3 through 8 of
"Manual tuning preset".
Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset nnmber appears. Preset number
i_ iiLI _-I I i
6
7
8
Press + or- (or turn - TUNING + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other
stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press + or- (or turn - TUNING + on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears.
Press + or- (or turn -TUNING + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
Press ENTER.
Repeat steps 2through 7to store other
stations.
Other operations
To Do this
Tune in astation Follex_ the procedure described
with a weak signal in "Manual tuning preset".
Set another station Start ever from step 2. After
te the existing step 5, press + or (er turn
preset number TUNING + on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset
number yeu want te stere the
ether station.
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To change the AM tuning interval
(except for European, Russian
and Saudi Arabian models)
The AM tuning inter_al is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz l\_r stone areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in ally AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING MODE on the unit, press I/(J) on file
unit. When you change the interval, all tile AM
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning intcr_al ill Pm_er
Saving Mode (page 24).
Tips
•The preset stations are retained for about aday even
if you discennect the power cerd or if a pewer faihlre
occurs.
• To improve broadcast receptien, acliust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by CD power manage hmction.
CD power is factory set to on.
Use buttons on the trait for the operation.
1Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press I/(_ to turn off the system.
3After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press I/(_
while holding I.
"CD POWER OFF" appears.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and "CD POWER
ON" appears.
Notes
•When "CD POWER OFF is selected, disc access
time is increased.
• You cannot change the selting in Power Saving
Mode (page 24).
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
ill tile station.
Listening to a preset station
iPreset Tuning
Preset radio stations ill the tuner's memory first
(see "Presetting radio stations" on page 14).
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"PRESET" appears in the display.
Press + or - (or turn -TUNING + on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Preset number Frequency
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
iManual Tuning
1
2
3
4
Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
TUNER.
Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from
the display.
Press + or- (or turn - TUNING + on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Note
When s_itching to CD function from tuner, alonger
time may be required to access the disc In this case, set
"CD POWER ON" by CD power manage lhnction
(page 15)
Tips
•To improve hroadcast rcccl)lion, a¢ljust the supi_licd
antennas or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
•When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until "MONO" appears
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception x_ill
improve
• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "'AUTO"
appears in step 3 above, then press + or (or turn
TUNING + on Ihe unit) The frequency indication
changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station (Automatic Tuning).
• To record the radio programs, use manual recording
/page 18).
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional iutbrmation along with the regular
program signal. RDS is available only on FM
stations.*
Note
RDS may not _ork Drol)crly if the station you are tuned
in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the
signal is weak.
* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they
provide the same types of services. If you are not
familiar with Ihe RDS system, check with your local
radio stations lbr details on RDS services in your
area.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select astation from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display
changes cyclically as l\_llows:
Station name j>--+ Preset number 2) and
li'equency --+ Clock display (for eight seconds)
--+ Effect status
l}if the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the
station name may not appear in the display.
2YPresetnumber is displayed only if you preset radio
stations (page 14).
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Use buttons on Ihe unit lk)r the operation.
1Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
2
3Press PUSH _--.
Load a recorded/recordable tape in
deck A or B with the side you want to
play/record facing forward.
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing
forward.
You can use TYPE 1(ntmnal) tape.
1Load atape.
To play both decks ill succession, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until "RELAY"
(Relay Play)"' appears in the display.
2 Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
to switch the function to TAPE.
3 Press I_-.
The lape starts playing.
' After Ihe playback of Ihe front side of deck A, deck
B pla'_,sthe front side then slops.
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Other operations
To Dothis
Stop play Press 1.
Pause Press I! Press again to resume
play.
Fast-lbrx_ard or Press _ or I_'.
rescind
Remove a tape Press PUSH A, on the unit in stop
mode.
Searching for the beginning of
the current or the next track
(AMS)*
To go forward
Press _ (or turn D::I<:I[>l::>tlon the unit
clockwise) daring playback.
"TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1" appears.
To go back
Press _ (or turn D::I<:I[::>l:N1on the unit
counterclockwise) during playback.
"TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< -1" appears.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Notes
•The AMS function may not o?erate correctly under
the lbllowing circumstances:
When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
When the system is placed near a television.
• Do not qiect the tape during playback orrecording, as
this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and
cassette holder.
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iCD-TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD oi1 a tape.
You can use TYPE 1 (normal) tape. The
recording level is adjusted automatically.
Use buttons on the unit lot the operation.
I1Load a recordable tape into deck B,
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to
select deck B.
2
3
4
Press CD and load a disc you want to
record.
If you ha_e ah'eady loaded the disc, press
DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to select the
disc.
When you want to record an albmn t_om an
MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE
repeatedly to select ALBM, then press
ALBUM + or repeatedly to select the
desired album bel\we proceeding.
Press CD SYNC.
Deck B stands by tbr recording.
"REC" flashes.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts. When the recording is
completed, the CD player and the tape deck
stop autnmatically.
To stop recording
Press I.
To record a disc by specifying
track order
You can record only ynur _vnrite CD tracks
using Prngrmn Play. Between steps 2 and 3,
perform steps 2 to 6 of "Creating your own
program" (page 13).
iManua/Recording
Ynu can record just the portions ynu like fi÷om a
CD. tape or radio program on a tape.
Ynu can alsn record fi'om connected
components (see "Honking up optional
components" on page 27).
Use buttons on the unit l\)r the operation.
1 Load a recordable tape into deck B,
then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to
select deck B.
Press one of the following buttons to
select the desired source to record.
•CD: To record lrom this system's CD
player.
•TAPE A/B: Tn record from this system's
tape deck A.
• TUNER/BAND: To record from this
system's tuner.
•AUDIO IN: To record from the optional
component connected to the AUDIO 1N
jack.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by tbr recording.
"REC" flashes.
Press REC PAUSE/START, then start
playing the desired source to record.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press I.
Notes
•You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
• Recording stops if you change the hmction to another
one.
Tip
For recording from the tuner:
If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, move
the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
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You can reinl\>rce tile bass and create a more
powerflfl sound.
Press GROOVE on the unit.
Each time you press the hutton, the display
changes cyclically as li_)llows:
GROOVE ON :!'---+GROOVE OFF
* The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer
curve changes, and "GROOVE" lights up.
(MHC-GX555/RGSZS$/RG475S only)
You can use the sound of the sub woofer Io suit
the souIld source.
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as l\)llows:
SUB ON :!'---+ SUB OFF
::'The SUBWOOFER ONYOFFindicator lights up.
Note
Make sure to turn off IheSUBWOOFER ON/OFF
indicator when the sub woofer is not connected to the
system.
Tip
You can use VOLUME +_ (or VOLUME control on
the unit) to adjust the vohlme of the sub woofer linked
to the front speakers.
Selecting the effect from the
music menu
Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit)
repeatedly to select the preset you desire.
The preset name appears in the display.
See the chart "Sound efli:ct options".
To cancel the sound effect
Press EFFECT ON/OFF on the unit.
Sound effect options
"SURR' appears if you select an effect with
surround effects.
EQ
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POP
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
ORIENTAL
REGGAE
SALSA
SAMBA
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You call adjust tile sound by raising or lowering
file levels of specific frequency ranges, then
store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the
llle lrlory.
Befi)re operation, first select tire audio emphasis
you want R_r your basic sound.
Use buttons on the trait Rtr the operation.
1Press EO BAND repeatedly to select a
frequency band, then turn - EQ + to
adjust the level.
Frequencyband Frequency level
2 Press and hold P FILE.
A personal file number appears.
3 Press P FILE repeatedly to select
P FILE 1 - 3 you want to store the
equalizer setting.
4Press ENTER.
"COMPLETE" appears.
This setting is automatically stored as the
personal file you selected ill step 3.
Other operations
To Press
Call up aP FILE repeatedly to select Ihe
personal file desired personal file number.
Cancel a persenal EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly
file until "EFFECT OFF" appears.
Press SURROUND on the unit.
Eacb time you press the button, the display
changes as l%llows:
SURROUND ON (SURR)
SURROUND OFF (off)
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