4-245-555-12(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.
WARNING 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 product.
Table of Contents How to use this manual........................... 4 Playable discs.......................................... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system............................ 6 Setting the clock...................................... 8 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ......................................... 9 Playing a disc .......................................... 9 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly.................................
How to use this manual • This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. • The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol Meaning Functions that can be used with audio CDs Functions that can be used with MP3 • MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are the models used for illustration purposes.
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics. • CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer speaker* Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left) * MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion R 2 Connect the sub woofer speaker.
3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. AM loop antenna The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). Getting Started Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX35 and MHC-RG330 Sub woofer (4) for MHC-GX45 and MHCRG440S Setting the clock 1 2 3 4 5 6 When carrying this system Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER. The clock starts working. Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. To adjust the clock 1 Make sure that all discs are removed from the system.
CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc Press Z on the unit. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. — Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). CD/MP3 – Play 1 2 Playing a disc Example: When a disc is loaded Disc tray number Track number To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tray.
2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. Select To play ALL DISCS (Normal Play) All discs in the disc tray continuously. 1DISC (Normal Play) The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order. ALBM* (Normal Play) All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in original order. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play becomes 1 DISC Play. 10GB To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play.
Notes Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). CD/MP3 – Play • You cannot change the play mode during playback. • Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc.
Creating your own program 6 — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 17). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models). Using the display window 1 2 3 Press CD. Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until “PGM” appears. Press D.SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select a disc.
3 Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number appears. Tuner Preset number Presetting radio stations Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations. 1 2 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press and hold TUNING –/+ (or –m or M+ on the unit) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. The frequency changes as the system scans for a station.
Other Operations To Do this Tune in a station with a weak signal Follow the procedure described in “Manual tuning preset” (page 13). Set another station to the existing preset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, press PRESET –/+ (or . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset number you want to store the other station.
Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning 1 (European model only) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING –/+ (or –m or M+ on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE or STEREO/MONO* repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
Tape – Play Loading a tape 1 2 3 Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Press PUSH Z on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Load a tape. To play both decks in succession, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY” (Relay Play)* appears in the display. Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press N. The tape starts playing. With the side you want to play/record facing forward.
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording 1 2 3 Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD and load a disc you want to record. — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 25). 1 2 Press CD SYNC on the unit. Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the “GROOVE” or “V GROOVE” lights up. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the sub woofer.
Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND. “SURR” appears in the display. Press the button again to cancel SURROUND. Enhancing video game sound — Game Mixing 1 2 Select the desired source sound. Press GAME MIXING on the unit. Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF Note You need to connect a video game machine (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 25). Press GAME (MD) or GAME*.
Waking up to music Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). 1 Press SLEEP. • CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see “Creating your own program” on page 12). • Tape: Load a tape.
Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “DAILY” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER. Notes Tip You can record a preset radio station from a specified time.
Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “REC SELECT” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER. Notes • You cannot activate the Daily Timer and recording timer at the same time.
Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. Checking the remaining time and titles (CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY during Normal Play. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: x When playing a CD *1 “– –.– –” appears when playing the program containing more than 20 tracks or 100 minutes. *2 “– –.– –” appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode.
Changing the Power illuminator (MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/ RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Press ILLUMINATION.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional video game machine TV From the audio and video output of the video game machine Optional Components ALBUM To the video input of a TV ALBUM A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this jack.
Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
CD/MP3 player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Place the disc correctly. • Always close the tray by pressing Z on the unit. Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers may cause problems with the player. The disc does not eject. • You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z on the unit to eject the disc.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE (or STEREO/MONO for MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)) until “MONO” disappears. Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level. • The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 30). • The record/playback heads are magnetised. Demagnetise them (page 30). The tape does not erase completely.
On operation Additional Information Precautions 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. • Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Cleaning the cabinet Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol. To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated.
European and Russian models: MHC-RG440S Other models: MHC-RG440S Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer DIN power output (rated): 80 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 200 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10
CD player section System Laser Frequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic range Speaker Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (λ=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) 780 – 790 nm More than 90 dB More than 90 dB Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.
European and Russian models: Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-RG440S/ RG310/RG220 Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-RG220 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type 13 cm, cone type 13 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 240 × 325 × 243 mm Approx. 4.
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 × 325 × 407 mm Mass North American models: HCD-GX45: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-GX35: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-GX25: Approx. 8.5 kg European and Russian models: HCD-RG440: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG330: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG310: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG220: Approx. 8.5 kg Other models: HCD-RG330: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG220: Approx. 8.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number r Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER Indicator 1 SUB WOOFER ON/OFF 2 (18) 36GB
Remote control for MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A–H I–Z ALBUM +/– qf (10, 12) CD ql (9, 12, 17) CLEAR 5 (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (21, 22) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 20, 21) DISPLAY 6 (15, 22, 23) D.
Remote control for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A–N O–Z CD ql (9, 12, 17) CLEAR w; (12) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (21, 22) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 20, 21) DISPLAY 6 (15, 22, 23) D.
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