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Sony MHC-GN88D Operating Instructions Manual

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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GN88D
MHC-GN77D
© 2003 Sony Corporation
4-248-439-12 (1)
MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
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  • Page 1 4-248-439-12 (1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GN88D MHC-GN77D © 2003 Sony Corporation MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 2 The instructions in this manual are for as a CLASS 1 LASER models MHC-GN88D and MHC-GN77D. In product. The label is this manual, the MHC-GN88D is used for located on the rear exterior. illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. The MHC-GN88D consists of the Don’t throw away the battery with...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    –– Program Play ......22 Adjusting the sound ......47 Searching for a title/chapter/track/index/ Selecting the preset effect ....47 album/file ........24 Selecting the sound field ..... 48 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the personal file ....49 continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 4 Waking up to music — Daily Timer ......57 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ..59 Listening to audio from a connected component ........60 Recording on a connected component ........61 Connecting external antennas ....61 MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Region code V ID E O S V ID E O U T O U T MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 6 Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 7 However, in the case of audio CD, even if audio CD tracks are present in the second and subsequent sessions, only the audio CD tracks in the first sessions are played. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 8: List Of Button Location And Reference Pages

    ILLUMINATION ea (51) IR (receptor) rg KARAOKE/MPX eh (55, 56) MD (VIDEO) r; (60) MIC (jack) wk (55, 56) MIC LEVEL wj (55, 56) MOVIE EQ qh (47) MULTI CHANNEL DECODING (indicator) rk MUSIC EQ ek (47) MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 9: Remote Control

    PRESET – ek (41, 42) PREV ek (16) REPEAT qs (20, 21) RETURN O el (19, 20, 24, 25, 32, 34) SELECT qg (19) SOUND FIELD w; (48, 63) SUBTITLE ws (27) qj (16) SLOW SLEEP 1 (57) MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    2 Connect the surround speakers Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER terminals. SPEAKER terminals. Insert only the stripped portion. Insert only the stripped portion. Gray Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Gray/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 11 V ID E O S V ID E O U T O U T When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 12 Operating a Sony TV region code models. Each time you perform You can use the following buttons on the the procedure below, the color system remote to operate a Sony TV. changes as follows: NTSC y PAL Press Use the buttons on the system.

  • Page 13: Positioning The Speakers

    Surround Surround If this happens, move the sub woofer away from speaker speaker the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    Do the same procedure as steps 3 to language from the displayed list, then 6 above. press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the Note remote). The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 15: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg

    When playing a DVD: Disc tray Title Chapter continued number number number Playing time DISC TITLE CHAP ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - GROOVE LINK LINK Disc presence indicator MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 16 Selection). remote). Press DISC SKIP Exchange other discs EX-CHANGE. while playing Press M or m to select the play mode you want, Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the Remove the disc remote). MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 17 • You are recommended not to save other type of tracks or unneccessary album on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks. • The disc recorded with complicated tree structure continued takes a longer time to start playback. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 18: Playing Dvds Using The Menu

    + or – repeatedly to select the desired album before entering the number.) Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Note If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 19: Playing Video Cds With Pbc

    “Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen JPEG FAMILY and playback starts from the selected track. Still FLOWER GARDEN images, such as the menu screens, will not be TRAIN shown. To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press hH. continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 20: Playing Repeatedly

    Press M while displaying a JPEG and JPEG image files or “ALBM SHUF” is selected image file. for MP3 audio tracks. Slide show starts from the current image. Press nN when you want to return to normal play. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 21 • ALL: repeats all the files on the current disc, or repeats all the files in the current album x When playing a VIDEO CD, audio CD or MP3 audio tracks in “PGM” mode. • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats Program Play. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 22: Creating Your Own Program

    * “-----” appears when the system has not The track is programmed. The program step loaded the disc information in the memory. number appears. To program additional tracks, repeat steps 4 and 5. Press hH. Program Play starts. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 23 Program Play finishes. Press hH to play the same program again. Next, press M and m or the numeric buttons to select “3”, then press ENTER. selected album and track Program DISC 3(MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3 MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 24: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File

    When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC function “TRACK” x When playing an audio CD “TRACK” x When playing an MP3 audio track “ALBUM” or “TRACK” x When playing a JPEG image file “ALBUM” or “FILE” MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 25 If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. Press ENTER. The playback starts from the selected number. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 26: Dvd - Various Functions

    For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch: Surround component 2 DOLBY DIGITAL 3 / 2 . 1 Front component 2 + LFE (Low Frequency Center component 1 Effect) component 1 MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 27 Press M or m repeatedly to select language you want, then press ENTER. The subtitles are displayed in the selected continued language. When 4-digit is displayed, they represent the language code (see “Language code list” on back page). MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 28 No compression of DYNAMIC range. STANDARD Reproduces the soundtrack with the kind of DYNAMIC range that the recording engineer intended. Narrows the DYNAMIC range fully. * DRC: Dynamic Range Compression. Note DYNAMIC range compression works with Dolby Digital source only. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Angle/Image

    MPEG audio sound tracks in this order. • Depending on the DVD, the audio channel with priority may be predetermined. In this case, you cannot give priority to the DTS, or Dolby Digital, or PCM or MPEG audio format by selecting “AUTO”. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 30 Press M or m repeatedly to select an item, then press ENTER. Note Press M or m repeatedly to select a setting, then press ENTER. Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 31 Change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. INTERLACE Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV. PROGRESSIVE Select this when you have a TV that can accept progressive signals. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 32: Restricting Disc Playback

    The display for registering a new password ENTER. appears on the on-screen display. Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER – – – MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 33: Limiting Playback By Children

    CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER – – – – Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric buttons on the remote, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 34 If you make a mistake Press < or RETURN O to go back to the CUSTOM SETUP previous screen. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS To turn off the Setup Menu Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Setup Menu disappears. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 35 2499 password. After you enter a new 4-digit password, Switzerland 2086 replace the disc in the system and press nN. When the “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears, enter Taiwan 2543 your new password. Thailand 2528 United Kingdom 2184 MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 36: Speaker Settings

    Press M or m repeatedly to select the SUBWOOFER setting to “YES”. If set to “NONE”, no sound is output from the sub woofer. setup item, then press ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select or set a setting, then press ENTER. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 37 M or m and press ENTER. position, set the distance of the closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 38 (–10 dB to + 10 dB, 1 dB balance or level. The test tone is increments). emitted from selected speakers during “LEVEL” or “BALANCE” adjustment. Note When you adjust the level of the sub woofer, set “TEST TONE” to “OFF”. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 39: List Of Items That Can Be Displayed And Selected By Disc Type

    The Control Menu items different depending on the disc. • The “REPEAT” icon indicator lights up in green when you select any item except “OFF”. • The “ANGLE” icon indicator lights in green only when multiple angles are recorded on the disc. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 40: System Setup Item List

    PROGRESSIVE LEFT SURROUND 0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB) RIGHT SUBWOOFER 0 dB (–10 dB – +10 dB) BALANCE FRONT – – – (6 steps left or right) TEST TONE RESET Except for Latin American model MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 41: Tuner

    Press > or . (or PRESET + or – on the remote) repeatedly to select the continued preset number you want to store. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 42: Listening To The Radio

    The frequency indication changes and in the station. scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). • To record from the radio, see “Recording to a tape” on page 44 or “Timer-recording radio programs” on page 45. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 43: Tape

    Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t the following circumstances: Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) – When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. – When the system is placed near a television. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 44: Recording To A Tape

    • CD synchro recording is not available for DVDs • For recording from a disc to a tape manually: and JPEG image file. You can press > or . to select tracks during recording pause mode (after step 4 and before step MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 45: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Deck B standby for recording. The REC then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on PAUSE/START indicator flashes. the remote). The minute indication starts flashing. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute, then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 46 • The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer Recording. • Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds before the preset time). The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 47: Sound Adjustment

    The volume switches to power mode and the JAZZ equalizer curve changes to suit the movie DANCE source. SOUL ORIENTAL MOVIE ACTION soundtracks and special listening DRAMA situations. MUSICAL GAME ARCADE Play station 1, 2 and other video game RACING ADVENTURE music sources. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 48: Selecting The Sound Field

    DVDs with surround effect. HP 2CH: The normal sound field of headphone. HP SURR: The headphone sound field with surround effect. HP VIRTUAL: The headphone sound field with virtual surround effect. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 49: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing The Personal File

    M or m repeatedly to adjust the level. Frequency band Frequency level ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - GROOVE LINK LINK Press and hold P FILE until the personal file number appears in the display. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 50: Display

    — Changing “DVD POWER” settings (page 42). setting you want. — Changing the color system. The display changes as follows: t DIMMER 1 y DIMMER 2 T tDIMMER 3T Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 51: Changing The Power Illuminator

    Karaoke effect status files is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles. When the system detects DVD-TEXT or continued CD-TEXT discs, the “DVD TEXT” or “CD TEXT” indication appears in the display. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 52 53). • CD/VIDEO CD Total number of tracks on the disc and total playing time of the disc t Disc title Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status t Sound field status t Karaoke effect status MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 53: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display

    • Only alphabet letters, numbers and some symbols can be displayed. • Depending on the type of disc being played, the system can only display a limited number of characters. Depending on the disc, not all text characters are displayed. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 54: Checking The Date Information (Jpeg Image Files Only)

    Note If there is no date information or data is damaged on the disc, the system cannot display the date information. You can change the date display format in “JPEG DATE” of “CUSTOM SETUP” (see page 27). MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 55: Other Features

    To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal changed. level of the music source, select “KARAOKE PON”. * You cannot select MPX L and MPX R during DVD playback. continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 56: Mixing And Recording Sounds

    • When high level sound signals are input, the system You cannot select KARAOKE PON, MPX L or automatically adjust the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signals (Auto Level MPX R for discs with JPEG image files. Control Function). MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 57: Falling Asleep To Music

    Set the time to stop playback following step 5 above. Press M or m repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The display changes as follows: t TUNER y DVD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 58 • If you use the Daily Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • If the system is on at the preset time, the Daily Timer will not be activated. The systems turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 59: Optional Components

    To listen to the analog • If you press GAME while the system is on, the sound of connected video game, press GAME. function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the GAME EQ (previously selected effect). continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 60: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    • If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is selected, or you want to switch back to MD function, repeat step 2 of “Listen to a connected VCR”. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 61: Recording On A Connected Component

    You cannot record from a VIDEO CD, an MP3 audio track or a DVD digitally. When you record from a VIDEO CD, an MP3 audio track or DVD to a connected MD deck, make an analog recording on MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    “Presetting radio stations” (on page 41). system’s sensor. • The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. There is acoustic feedback. • Decrease the volume level. • Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 63 CD to a appears on the display. connected MD deck through DVD DIGITAL OUT • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized jacks. Sony service facility. • Digital audio data is output from the DVD “MECHA LOCK”...
  • Page 64 — Upper cases (A to Z) — Lower cases (a to z) — Numbers (0 to 9) — Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 65 • Make sure you connect the system and your TV using only the supplied video cable. The angles cannot be changed. • Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the angles. continued MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 66: Tape Deck

    • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set “DVD POWER OFF” by DVD power manage function (page 42). A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press FM MODE so that “MONO” disappears. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 67: Messages

    • You pressed PLAY MODE or DVD SETUP during playback. Step Full! • You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps). Reading • The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 68: Additional Information

    To avoid burning yourself, do not touch the cabinet. To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 69 Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 70: Specifications

    (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz THD) (±0.5 dB) Video color system format NTSC, PAL (except Latin American models) DVD DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wave length 660 nm MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 71 FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner 320 mm Mass Approx. 8.7 kg net per FM tuner section speaker Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Surround speaker SS-RS88D for MHC-GN88D Antenna FM lead antenna Speaker system 2-way, 3-units, Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced bass-reflex type, Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz...
  • Page 72 FM lead antenna (1) Video cable (1) Front speaker pads (8) Center/Surround speaker pads (12) Speaker cords (10 m) (2) (MHC-GN77D only) Speaker cord (3.5 m) (1) (MHC-GN77D only) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantages of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of surround speakers and a center continued speaker. The surround speakers output monaural sound. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 74 Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) included on the disc. A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)
  • Page 75 There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs. • Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds. • Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions. MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

  • Page 76: Language Code List

    Slovenian 1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan 1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona 1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali 1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian 1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian Sony Corporation Printed in India MHC-GN88D 4-248-439-12 (1)

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