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2-669-601-13(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GN999D
MHC-GN999DS
MHC-GNZ88D
MHC-GNZ77D
MHC-GNZ55D
©2006 Sony Corporation
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Note on power cord plug shapes WARNING (Saudi Arabian model only) To reduce the risk of fire or electric For AC 220 V wall sockets shock, do not expose this apparatus to 1 Make the appropriate voltage setting on the rain or moisture. system (only for models with a voltage To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the selector). apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. 2 Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. BF) is
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Table of Contents ® About this manual ...................................5 Enjoying DivX video files ................. 38 Playable discs..........................................6 (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ Guide to the Control Menu display.........9 MHC-GNZ88D/MHC-GNZ77D* only) Getting Started * Russian model only Using the on-screen display to search Hooking up the system..........................12 for a title/chapter/scene/track/ Positioning the speakers........................18 index/album
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Sound Adjustment Troubleshooting Adjusting the sound ..............................63 Problems and remedies......................... 85 Selecting the preset effect .....................63 Self-diagnosis Function ........................ 90 Adjusting and storing the graphic Messages............................................... 91 equalizer..........................................64 Additional Information Selecting the sound field.......................65 Using the subwoofer ...................
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The on-screen display may be different depending on the model and area. About this manual The Control Menu items may be different depending on the disc, area and/or model. The instructions in this manual are for models The Setup Menu items may be different MHC-GN999D, MHC-GN999DS, depending on the model and area. MHC-GNZ88D, MHC-GNZ77D and MHC-GNZ55D. In this manual, the The following symbols are used in this manual. MHC-GN999D is used for illustration purposes unless stated ot
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4) ISO 9660 format: A logical format of files and Note on DualDiscs folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization). A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which 5) CD-Extra: This format records audio (AUDIO CD mates DVD recorded material on one side with data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks digital audio material on the other side. in session 2. 6) However, since the audio material side does not Mixed CD: This format records data on
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This system can play back Multi Session discs Note on PBC (Playback when a DivX video file is contained in the Control) (VIDEO CDs) first session. Any subsequent DivX video files recorded in later sessions can also be This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of played back. VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD of playback depending on the disc type. or VIDEO CD format, only the first session will be played back. Disc type You
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Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: , Control Menu display 1 m Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) m Control Menu display off Control Menu display The Control Menu display 1 and 2 will show different items depending on the disc type. Example: Control Menu display 1 when playing a DVD VIDEO Currently playing titl
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Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type ALBUM (page 40) Selects the album to be played back. FILE (page 40) Selects the JPEG image file or DivX video file to be played back. DATE (page 80) Displays the date when the picture was taken by a digital camera. INTERVAL (page 37) Specifies the duration for which the slides are displayed on the TV screen. EFFECT (page 37) Selects the transition effect to be used for changing slides during a slide show. MODE (MP3, JPEG) (page 36) Selects the data
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Getting Started Hooking up the system Refer to the illustration that follows (page 12, 13 or 14) and do the procedures 1 to 6 (pages 15 and 16) to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. For MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left) + + 3 3 Center speaker 2 4 1 5 Front speaker Subwoofer Unit Front speaker (Right) (Left) GB 12
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Getting Started For MHC-GNZ88D AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left) + + 3 3 Center speaker + 2 4 1 5 Front speaker Unit Front speaker (Right) (Left) continued GB 13
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For MHC-GNZ77D AM loop antenna FM lead antenna 3 3 2 4 1 5 Front speaker Unit Front speaker (Right) (Left) For MHC-GNZ55D AM loop antenna FM lead antenna 3 3 2 4 1 5 Front speaker Unit Front speaker (Right) (Left) GB 14
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AM 4 For models equipped with a voltage When connecting a video deck selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to Connect the video deck to the TV using a the position of your local power line video cord (not supplied). However, do not voltage. connect this unit to the TV through the Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE video deck. Otherwise, you may experience SELECTOR may differ. video leakage when watching video images from this system. Connect this unit directly VOLTAGE SELECTOR 220V to the TV
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Getting Started Notes Operating a Sony TV with the Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to remote prevent noise. You can use the following buttons to operate a Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in the unit and the connectors. orange. To use these buttons, hold down TV Be sure to connect the speakers securely and before pressing the button you want. correctly. When connecting speaker cords, insert the connector st
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Notes When carrying the unit Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV Do the following procedure to protect the disc screen. mechanism. If you place the center speaker on the unit, be sure to Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. place it at the front side of the unit. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Place the subwoofer on solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur so that a better bass reproduction 2 Press
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8 (MHC-GN999D/MHC-GN999DS/ MHC-GNZ88D only) Using the THEATRE SYNC Press V or v repeatedly to select the front speaker distance from your function listening position, then press ENTER. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your You can set from 1.0 to 7.0 meters. Sony TV and this system, changes the system’s Repeat this step to adjust the center and function to “DVD” and then switches the TV’s surround speaker distance. The center and input source you have set with just one button. surround
