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4-252-103-11(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-RG660
MHC-RG550
©2003 Sony Corporation
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WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover 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. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER pr
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Table of Contents How to use this manual...........................4 Enhancing video game sound ............... 22 Playable discs..........................................4 — Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other Getting Started sound source................................... 22 — Game Mixing Hooking up the system............................6 Singing along........................................ 23 Setting the clock......................................9 (Except for European model) CD/MP
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Discs that this system cannot How to use this manual play This manual mainly explains operations using CD-ROMs the remote, but the same operations can also CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in be performed using the buttons on the unit the following formats: having the same or similar names. – music CD format *1 The following symbols are used in this – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 manual. *2 *2 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet , Romeo or Multi *3 Session Symbol Meaning A disc
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs technologies edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible This product is designed to playback discs that depending on the recording device used for conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. recording or the disc condition. Recently, various music discs encoded with Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may copyright protection technologies
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L R + – L R + – Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM lead antenna AM loop antenna Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left) Surround speaker* (left) Surround speaker* (right) * MHC-RG660 only 1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the surround speakers. (MHC-RG660 only) Connect the right and left speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown Connect the speaker
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Getting Started 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Inserting two R6 (size AA) Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect batteries into the remote it. e AM loop antenna E E e Note 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. Tip With normal use, the batteries should last for about six Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries
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Notes Positioning the speakers Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. (MHC-RG660 only) Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. 1 Place the front speakers at an angle of This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV 45 degrees from your listening screen. position. Be sure to connect both left and right surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) When carrying this system Perform the following p
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Getting Started Setting the clock 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press v or V repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press B. 5 Press v or V repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press v or V to select “CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. GB 9
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Playing a disc CD/MP3 – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc 1 Press Z on the unit. This system lets you play audio CDs and discs 2 Place a disc with the label side up on with MP3 audio tracks. the disc tray. Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number Disc indicator Playing time To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate 1 Press CD. the disc tray. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the unit 3 Press Z on the unit again to close the repeatedly i
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CD/MP3 – Play Notes Other operations You cannot change the play mode during playback. To Do this Some time may be needed to start playback of discs Stop play Press x. recorded in complex configurations such as many Pause Press X. Press again to resume layers. play. When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non- Select a track Press . or > repeatedly. MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time Select an album Press
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Playing repeatedly Creating your own — Repeat Play program — Program Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. Using the display window You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 18). Press REPEAT on the unit until “REP” or “REP1” appears. REP: For all the tracks on the disc, or all the Using the display window tracks in the album up to five times.
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CD/MP3 – Play 6 Program additional discs or tracks. To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks on the 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on 3 to 5 other discs 7 Press nN. Program Play starts. Other operations To Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE on the unit Play repeatedly in stop mode until “PGM” disappears. Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode. the end Tips The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press
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4 Press PRESET –/+ (or . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select the Tuner desired preset number. 5 Press ENTER. Presetting radio stations 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding Manual tuning preset preset number. You can manually tune in and store the radio frequency of the desired stations. Automatic tuning preset 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeate
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Tuner To change the AM tuning interval Listening to the radio (except for European, Middle Eastern and Philippine models) You can listen to a radio station either by The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the in the station. AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding ENTER on the unit, press ?/1 on the unit. When you Listening to a preset stat
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Listening to non-preset radio Using the Radio Data station System (RDS) — Manual Tuning (European model only) 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. What is the Radio Data 2 Press TUNING –/+ (or –m or M+ on System? the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send Tips additional information along with the regular To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or conn
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Tape – Play Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape 1 Load a tape. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select To play both decks in succession, press deck A or B. PLAY MODE on the unit repeatedly until “RELAY” (Relay Play)* appears in the 2 Press PUSH Z on the unit. display. 3 Load a recorded/recordable tape in 2 Press DIRECTION on the unit deck A or B with the side you want to repeatedly to select g to play one play/record facing forward. side. Select j t
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Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track Tape – Recording (AMS)* Recording your favorite To go forward Press > during playback when H lights. CD tracks on a tape “TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1” appears. — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Press . during playback when h lights. “TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< +1” appears. You can record a whole CD on a tape. To go back You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Press . during playback when H lights. “TAP
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Tape – Recording To stop recording Recording on a tape Press x. Note manually You cannot listen to other sources while recording. — Manual Recording Tips When you record on both sides, be sure to start from You can record just the portions you like from a the front side. If you start from the reverse side, CD, tape or radio program on a tape. recording stops at the end of the reverse side. You can also record from connected For recording from the tuner: components (see “Hooking up opti
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Selecting the sound effect Sound Adjustment Selecting the sound Selecting the effect from the music menu system Press PRESET EQ (or MUSIC EQ, MOVIE (MHC-RG660 only) EQ or GAME EQ on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset you desire. You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the The preset name appears in the display. sound mode you want. See the chart “Sound effect options”. Press SURR SS MODE on the unit to select To cancel the sound effect the sound you want. Press EFFECT ON/OFF on
