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2-584-727-11(2)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GNV111D
MHC-GNV99D
©2005 Sony Corporation
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The following caution label is located inside the apparatus. 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 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
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Table of Contents About this manual ...................................5 Disc – Various functions Playable discs..........................................6 Changing the sound/subtitle/ Getting Started language ......................................... 38 Adjusting the angle/image.................... 42 Hooking up the system............................9 Adjusting the delay time between the Positioning the speakers........................13 picture and sound ........................... 44 Setting
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Sound Adjustment Optional Components Adjusting the sound ..............................65 Hooking up optional components......... 85 Selecting the preset effect .....................66 Listening to audio from a connected Adjusting the graphic equalizer and component ...................................... 87 storing the user equalizer setting ....66 Recording audio signal from a Selecting the sound field.......................67 connected component..................... 87 Flashing sound effect
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The following symbols are used in this manual. About this manual Symbol Meaning The instructions in this manual are for models Functions available for DVD MHC-GNV111D and MHC-GNV99D. In VIDEOs (including DVD-Rs/ this manual, the MHC-GNV111D is used for DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. DVD+RWs in DVD VIDEO format). The MHC-GNV111D consists of: Functions available for – Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette DVD-RWs in VR (Video deck/Amplifier (unit) Recording)
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Note about discs Playable discs The system can play back CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ You can play back the following discs on this CD-RWs recorded in the following formats: system. Other discs cannot be played back. – AUDIO CD format – VIDEO CD format – DATA CD format that contains MP3 audio List of playable discs tracks in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, JPEG Format of discs Disc logo image files and DivX video files* that DVD VIDEO conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in expansion format The s
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Region code of DVD VIDEOs Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/ you can playback on this DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ system DVD+RW Your system has a region code printed on the In some cases, CD-Rs/CD-RWs/DVD-Rs/ back of the unit and will only play back DVD DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs cannot be VIDEOs labeled with identical region code. played back on this system due to the ALL DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be played recording quality or physical condition of the back on this system. disc, or the characteristics of th
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With DATA CD that contains DivX video Note on PBC (Playback files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG Control) (VIDEO CDs) image files, the system only play back the DivX video files. This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of With DATA DVD, the system play back VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds DivX video files only. Any data other than of playback depending on the disc type. DivX video files, such as MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, are not played back. D
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Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 100). AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker Surround speaker (Right) (Left) Center speaker 4 4 5 6 3 2 2 1 1 7 Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) Unit continued GB 9
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COMPONENT VIDEO OUT PR/CR Y PB/CB VIDEO S VIDEO OUT OUT AM 1 Connect the front speakers. 3 Connect the center speaker. Connect the speaker cords of the front Connect the speaker cord of the center speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminals as shown below. terminal as shown below. White Green Red 4 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect 2 Connect the surround speakers. it. Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to t
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Getting Started 7 Connect the power cord to a wall When using a TV outlet. Turn on the TV and select the video input so that The demonstration appears in the display. you can view the pictures from this system. When you press ?/1, the system turns on When connecting a video deck and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not Connect the video deck to the TV using a video fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug cord (not supplied). However, do
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Inserting two R6 (size AA) Attaching the speaker pads batteries into the remote Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping. Operating a Sony TV You can use the following orange printing buttons to operate a Sony TV. When carrying the unit To use the buttons with orange printing, press Do the following procedure to protect the disc TV and the button you want simultaneously. mechanism. Use buttons on the unit f
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Getting Started Example 2 Place the surround speakers beside the Positioning the speakers front speakers as shown below. For MHC-GNV99D Front speaker Front speaker (Left) (Right) Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Unit TV Unit TV Front Front speaker speaker (Left) (Right) Surround Surround Center speaker speaker Center speaker (Left) (Right) speaker Sub woofer 45 45° Subwoofer (not supplied) (not supplied) Surround Surround speaker speake
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Setting the clock Performing QUICK SETUP 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. You can set the initial settings of LANGUAGE SETUP, TV TYPE and SPEAKER SETUP step 2 Press TIMER MENU. by step in QUICK SETUP. After performing the The hour indication flashes in the display. QUICK SETUP, the system is ready for playing 3 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. back of movies, music CDs, etc. To perform further speakers settings, see “Speaker settings” 4 Press ENTER. on page 49. The minute indicat
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Getting Started 5 Press M or m repeatedly to select a If you make a mistake language, then press ENTER. Press DISPLAY, then repeat step 1 to 8. The setting is selected and the “SCREEN To quit QUICK SETUP SETUP” display appears in the on-screen display. Press DISPLAY. The language options are different To change the settings of QUICK depending on the area. SETUP SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: 16:9 1 Press DISPLAY when playback is COLOR SYSTEM: 16:9 stopped. SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUN
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Playing a disc Disc – Playback —Normal Play Loading a disc DATA DVD Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Before playing a DVD VIDEO, a VIDEO CD, a The disc tray slides out. JPEG image file or a DivX video file, turn on your TV and select the video input. 2 Load a disc with the label side facing Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, up on the disc tray. some operations may be different or restricted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with When you pl
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Disc – Playback When playing an AUDIO CD: Other operations Disc tray Elapsed To Do this number Track number playing time Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press X again or H (or nN on the unit) to resume playback. 1) Select a track , Press . or > repeatedly (or chapter or video turn . > on the unit file clockwise or counterclockwise) during playback. 2) Disc playing Disc presence Select an album Press ALBUM +/– repeatedly indicator indicator during playback or when playback
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Resuming playback from the To resume playback of the point you stopped the disc disc that is played back previously (Multi-disc — Resume Play Resume) DATA DVD This system can stores the point where you This system memorizes the point where you stopped the playback of the disc for up to 40 stopped the disc so you can resume from that discs and resumes playback when you insert the point. Resume Play is not canceled when you same disc again. If you store a playback resume turn off the syste
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Disc – Playback To cancel Shuffle Play Playing in random order Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. — Shuffle Play To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the on-screen display. You can play back the tracks on the current disc Notes in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Shuffle Play only available for the tracks on the Play, the playing order may differs. current disc. You cannot perform Shuffle Play during playback 1 Pres
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x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD Playing repeatedly OFF: does not play back repeatedly. — Repeat Play ALL DISCS: repeats all the tracks of all the discs. ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the DATA DVD current disc. TRACK: repeats the current track. You can play back all the titles, tracks, files or a x When playing a DATA CD or DATA single title, chapter, track or file on a disc DVD repeatedly. OFF: does not play back repeatedly. You can set the Shuffle Play to “ON” during
