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4-252-491-16(1)
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 whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________
MHC-GX750/GX450/GX250
MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/
RG441/RG333/RG222/
RG221/RG121/RG100
MHC-RX550
©2004 Sony Corporation
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WARNING WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful expose the unit to rain or moisture. interference in a residential installation. This To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio apparatus with news papers, table-cloth
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. (MHC-GX750 only) If you have any questions about this product, you may call; Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-7669 or http://www.sony.com/ The Number below is for the FCC related matters only. Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: HCD-GX750 Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 858-942-2230 This device complies with Pa
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Table of Contents How to use this manual...........................5 Selecting the surround effect ................ 23 Playable discs..........................................5 Enhancing video game sound............... 23 — Game Sync Getting Started Mixing video game sound with other sound source................................... 23 Hooking up the system............................7 — Game Mixing Setting the clock....................................10 Singing along.............................
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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 be CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in performed using the buttons on the unit having the following formats: the same or similar names. – music CD format 1) – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660 2) Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session Playable discs A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). You can play b
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played technologies on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or This product is designed to playback discs that the characteristics of the recording device. conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not Recently, various music discs encoded with been correctly finalized. For more copyright pr
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Getting Started R L + – Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left) * MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only 1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the sub woofer. (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/ Connect the right and left speaker co
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3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Refer to the print on your system’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. Plug type A AM loop antenna * Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Plug type B The demonstration appears in the di
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Getting Started Attaching the front speaker Placing the sub woofer pads (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/ RG444S/RX550 only) Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and To obtain a better bass reproduction, we prevent them from slipping. recommend you to place the sub woofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Notes Sub woofer (4)* Always place the sub woofer vertically, keeping it a few centime
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Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. 6 Press ENTER. The clock starts working. To adjust the clock 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER. 3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above. Notes The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power
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CD/MP3 – Play Playing a disc CD/MP3 – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on 1 Press Z. MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. 2 Place a disc with the label side up on Example: When a disc is loaded the disc tray. Disc tray number Track number Disc presence indicator Playing time To insert additional discs, press DISC 1 Press CD (or FUNCTIO
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2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop Other operations mode until the mode you want appears To Do this in the display. Stop play Press x. Select To play Pause Press X. Press again to resume ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray play. (Normal Play) continuously. Select a track Press . or > repeatedly (or 1DISC The tracks on the disc you turn l L on the unit). (Normal Play) have selected in original Select an album Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly order. of MP3 after step 2. ALBM All MP3 audio
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CD/MP3 – Play Notes You cannot change the play mode during playback. Playing repeatedly Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many — Repeat Play layers. When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the You can play all the tracks or a single track on a tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non- disc repeatedly. MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on for play to beg
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6 Program additional tracks. Creating your own To program Repeat steps Other tracks on the 4 and 5 program same disc Other tracks on 3 to 5 — Program Play other discs You can make a program of up to 25 steps from 7 Press N. all the discs in the order you want to play them. Program Play starts. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 19). Other operations MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on To Do this MHC-GX250, MHC-RG121 and MHC-RG100. Cancel Program Press PL
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Tuner 6 Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired Tuner preset number. 7 Press ENTER. Presetting radio stations 8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 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 BAN
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To change the AM tuning interval Listening to the radio (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models and You can listen to a radio station either by Australian model MHC-RG444S) selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to in the station. 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the system. While holding Listening to a preset station TUNING MODE on the unit, p
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Tuner Listening to non-preset radio Using the Radio Data station System (RDS) — Manual Tuning (European model only) 1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to What is the Radio Data tuner. System? 2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send 3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until additional information along with the regular “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from program
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Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape For MHC-RG555 Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Load a tape. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select deck A or B. 1) g to play one side. Select j to 2 Press PUSH Z. play both sides. To play both decks in succession, press 3 Load a recorded/recordable tape in PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY” deck A or B with the side you want to 2) (Relay Play) appears in the displa
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Tape – Play/Tape – Recording Other operations To Do this Tape – Recording Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume Recording your favorite play. CD tracks on a tape Fast-forward or Press m or M. rewind — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Remove a tape Press PUSH Z on the unit. You can record a whole CD on a tape. Searching for the beginning of You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The the current or the next track recording level is adjusted automatically. 1) (AMS) Use buttons on the un
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To record a disc by specifying Recording on a tape track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks manually using Program Play. Between steps 3 and 4, perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own — Manual Recording program” (page 14). You can record just the portions you like from a Tip CD, tape or radio program on a tape. For MHC-RG555, if you select both sides recording You can also record from connected and the tape reaches the end of the front side part-way components (see “Ho
