4-235-103-13(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel 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.
CAUTION WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 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.
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ............................................... 4 Remote Control ..................................... 5 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ............................. 17 Selecting the sound effect .................... 17 Selecting the surround effect ............... 17 Getting Started Hooking up the system .......................... 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ................................ 8 Setting the time ..............
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses for details.
Remote Control Parts Identification 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 q; qa qs qd wa w; ql qk qj qh qg qf CD ql (10 – 12, 15) CLEAR w; (11) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (16, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 16, 18) DISPLAY 6 (12) D.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right)* Surround speaker (Left)* AM loop antenna FM antenna 3 2 4 1 5 Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left) * MHC-RG4SR only 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion 2 Connect the surround speakers.
3 Connect the FM/AM antennas. 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. Jack type A AM loop antenna To connect optional components Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally See page 19. To attach the front speaker pads FM 75 Getting Started The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.
Hooking up the system (continued) Positioning the speakers (MHCRG4SR only) Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 1 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Front speaker (L) Front speaker (R) e E e E Tip 45º Surround speaker (L) Surround speaker (R) With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Setting the time remote. Proceed to step 5 when “CLOCK” appears in the display. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select “SET CLOCK”. 4 Press ENTER on the remote. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press ENTER on the remote. The minute indication flashes. 7 Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. 8 Press ENTER on the remote. Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is off.
CD 1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE on the remote Loading a CD repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. 2 Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single (8 cm CD), place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. 3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc Select To play ALL DISCS (Normal Play) All CDs in the disc tray continuously.
To Do this Switch to CD function from another source Press DISC 1 – 3 (Automatic Source Selection). However, if a CD is used in a program, play does not start even if you press CD 1 – 3. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Exchange other CDs while playing Press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE. Play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT on the remote during play until “REP” or “REP 1” appears. REP*: For all the tracks on the CD up to five times. REP 1**: For a single track only.
Tuner Programing CD tracks (continued) Tips • The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press H (or N on the remote). • “--.--” appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over. Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD. Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM.
To set another station to an existing preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, press . or > (or PRESET – or + on the remote) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station. You can preset a new station in the selected preset number. To erase a preset station remote until a preset number appears in the display. — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12).
Tape Loading a tape To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind Press m or M. Remove the cassette Press Z. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press Z. 3 Insert a tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS)* To go forward Press > during playback.
Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a CD, tape or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Steps Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Load a recordable tape into deck B. 4 Press CD. Press CD, TAPE A/B or TUNER/BAND. Load the CD you want to record. Load the CD or tape, or tune in the station you want to record. Press CD SYNC. Press REC PAUSE/START.
Timer-recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer-record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 12) and set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 9). 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 13). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 5 Repeat step 4 to set the time to stop recording.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound To cancel the effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF (or ON/OFF on the remote). You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Sound effect options Press GROOVE. “SURR” appears if you select an effect with surround effects. “GROOVE” appears in the display and the volume switches to power mode. Press again to cancel GROOVE.
Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “Connecting a video game machine” on page 19). Press GAME. Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. • The GAME EQ is automatically selected. • These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode. Falling asleep to music Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 9).
Optional Components 8 Press ENTER on the remote. The type of timer (“DAILY”), followed by the start time, stop time, and the music source, appear, then the original display appears. 9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other Operations To Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press . or > repeatedly to select “SEL DAILY”, then press ENTER on the remote. Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press .
Additional Information Connecting a video game machine (continued) Precautions To the video input of a TV On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
On operation • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location, or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player. Should this occur, the system will not operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Troubleshooting If you have any problem using this system, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. “0:00” (or “12:00 AM”) flashes in the display. • A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. The timer does not function. • Set the clock correctly. “DAILY” and “REC” do not appear when you press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are connected correctly. CD Player The CD tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. The CD will not play. • • • • The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. The CD is dirty. The CD is loaded label side down. There is moisture on the CD. • The player is in program or shuffle mode.
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. NO DISC • There is no CD on the disc tray. OVER • You have reached the end of the CD. Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-RG4SR USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rates 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section CD player section Canadian models: MHC-RG30T Continuous RMS power output (reference) 75 + 75 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 50 W) MHC-RG20 Continuous RMS power output (reference) 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.
Specifications (continued) Speaker North American model: Front speaker SS-RG4 for MHC-RG4SR Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Approx. 200 × 325 × 223 mm Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Approx. 3.
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