Sony MHC-GZR999D User manual

MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D/GZR777D.GB.4-181-571-11(1)MHC-GZR999D/GZR888D/GZR777D.GB.4-181-571-11(1)

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of re, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do
not place the naked ame sources such as
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to dripping
or splashing, and do not place objects
lled with liquids, such as vases, on the
apparatus.
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.
Do not install the appliance in a conned
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, re or the like.
e 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 o.
CAUTION
e use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
is appliance is classied as a CLASS 1
LASER product. is marking is located
on the rear exterior.

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Icons, such as , listed at the top
of each explanation indicate what kind
of media can be used with the function
being explained.
e Control Menu items may be
dierent depending on the disc.
e Control Menu items may vary
depending on the area.
e Setup Menu items may be dierent
depending on the area.
e order of the displayed items may
be dierent from the actual display.
About this manual
e instructions in this manual are
for models MHC-GZR999D, MHC-
GZR888D and MHC-GZR777D.
Each model consists of the following
components.
MHC-GZR999D
Main unit:
HCD-GZR999D
Speaker system:
SS-GZR999D (Front speakers)
SS-RSZ999D (Satellite speakers)
SS-WGR999D (Subwoofer)
MHC-GZR888D
Main unit:
HCD-GZR888D
Speaker system:
SS-GZR999D (Front speakers)
SS-RSZ999D (Satellite speakers)
MHC-GZR777D
Main unit:
HCD-GZR777D
Speaker system:
SS-GZR777D (Front speakers)
In this manual, the MHC-GZR999D
is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise.

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Table of Contents
Tuner
Listening to the radio .......................67
Tape
Playing a tape (except for Latin
American models)..............................70
Recording onto a tape (except
for Latin American models)............71
USB Device
Before using the USB device
with this system..................................73
Transferring music from a disc
to a USB device ...................................74
Recording analog audio to a
USB device............................................79
Playing a le of the USB device.....81
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .........................88
Singing along: Karaoke....................91
About this manual............................... 4
Playable discs ........................................ 7
Guide to parts and controls ...........10
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely..................................................24
Hooking up the TV.............................30
Setting the LCD (MHC‑GZR999D/
GZR888D only)....................................34
Positioning the speakers.................35
Setting the clock ................................36
Performing “QUICK” setup ..............36
Using the “THEATRE SYNC”
function .................................................38
Disc
Playing a disc.......................................39
Using play mode ................................53
Adjusting the delay between the
picture and sound (“A/V SYNC”) ...58
Restricting playback of the disc
(PARENTAL CONTROL)......................59
Using the Setup Menu .....................61
Continued
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Other Operations
Using the timers .................................97
Changing the display .......................99
Hooking up optional
components...................................... 105
Additional Information
Troubleshooting.............................. 108
Precautions........................................ 125
Specications ................................... 129
Compatible devices with
this system......................................... 132
Guide to the Control Menu
display................................................. 134
Playback priority of le types ..... 138
Language code list ......................... 139
Glossary .............................................. 141
Index.................................................... 145
License and Trademark Notice...147

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Playable discs
Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO
DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD
VIDEO format or video mode
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD
VIDEO format
VR (Video
Recording)
mode
DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video
Recording) mode (except for
DVD-R DL)
VIDEO CD VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0
discs)
Super VCD
CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
video CD format or Super VCD
format
CD Audio CD
CD-R/CD-RW in audio CD
format
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Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon
DATA CD CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in
DATA CD format, containing
MP3 les, JPEG image les,
DivX video les and MPEG4
video les, and conforming to
ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or
Joliet (extended format)
DATA DVD DVD-ROM/DVD-R/DVD-RW/
DVD+R/DVD+RW in DATA
DVD format, containing MP3
les, JPEG image les, DivX
video les and MPEG4 video
les, and conforming to UDF
(Universal Disk Format)
MP3 les: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format dened by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization)/MPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group) which compresses
audio data. MP3 les must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.
JPEG image les: JPEG image les must conform to the DCF image le format (DCF “Design rule
for Camera File System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by “Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association” (JEITA)).
DivX video les: DivX video les must be recorded in DivX format with the extension “.avi” or
“.divx”.
MPEG4 video les: MPEG4 video les must be recorded in MP4 le format with the extension
“.mp4” or “.m4v”.
ISO 9660: A logical format of les and folders on CD-ROMs, dened by ISO.

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Discs that cannot be played
CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD
format
DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO
format
Data part of CD-Extras1)
Data part of Mixed CDs2)
Super Audio CDs
DVD Audio discs
DVD-RAMs
CPRM compatible DVD-R/RW
recorded in Copy-once programs3)
Discs of non-standard shape (for
example, heart, square, star)
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or
sticker attached to them
Rental or used discs with attached seals
where the glue extends beyond the seal
Discs that have labels printed using ink
that feels tacky when touched
1) CD-Extra: is format records audio
(AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1
and data on the tracks in session 2.
2) Mixed CD: is format records data on the
rst track and audio (AUDIO CD data)
on the second and subsequent tracks of a
session.
3) CPRM: “Content Protection for Recordable
Media” is a coding technology that protects
copyright for Copy-Once programs.
See “Region code of DVD VIDEOs you
can play back on this system” and “Notes
on discs” (page 125) regarding the region
code and notes on discs.

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Guide to parts and controls
is manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can
also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
Main unit
MHC-GZR999D (except for Latin American models)/
MHC-GZR888D