Sony MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHC-GNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66, MHC-GNX60 Operating Instructions Manual
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Sony MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHC-GNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66, MHC-GNX60 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHC-GNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66, MHC-GNX60 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony operating instruction mini hi-fi component system mhc-gnx100 mhc-gnx90 mhc-gnx88/gnx80 mhc-gnx77/gnx70/gx9900 mhc-gnx66/gnx60
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2-547-453-11(2)
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.
MHC-GNX100
MHC-GNX90
MHC-GNX88/GNX80
MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900
MHC-GNX66/GNX60
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 ® is a U.S. registered NERGY mark. As an E NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E ® guidelines for energy efficiency. ® partner, NERGY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ... 5 Playable discs... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 8 Positioning the speakers... 12 Setting the clock... 13 Disc – Playback Loading a disc ... 14 Playing a disc ... 14 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly...
  • Page 4 Display Turning off the display... 36 — Power Saving Mode Changing the spectrum analyzer display... 37 Adjusting the brightness of the display... 37 Changing the power illuminator ... 38 Viewing information about the disc in the display... 38 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual • The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90, MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHC- GNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900, MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. In this manual, the MHC-GNX88 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. The MHC-GNX60 consists of: –...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs

    Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back. List of playable discs Format of Disc logo discs Audio CDs CD-R/CD-RW (Audio CDs/ CD Graphics (CDG)*/Discs with MP3 audio tracks) CD Graphics (CDG)* * MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Discs that this system cannot...

  • Page 7: Notes On Discs

    • CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been correctly finalized (processing to allow play back by a normal CD player) cannot be played back. • CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi- session that have not ended by “closing the session”...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 53). AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Right) MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only MHC-GNX100 only MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only Subwoofer Unit...
  • Page 9 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. White (MHC-GNX90 (SS-GNX90) only) Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the speakers. Black (#) Black (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
  • Page 10 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally 6 For models equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage.
  • Page 11 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.

  • Page 12: Positioning The Speakers

    Positioning the speakers For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/ GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Unit Front speaker 45° Surround speaker** * MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only ** Except for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60 For MHC-GNX100 There are 2 different ways to place the speakers. We recommend you to place the subwoofer on solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur so that a better bass reproduction could be...

  • Page 13: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. “CLOCK” appears in the display. Then, the hour indication flashes in the display. Press –. or >+ repeatedly to set the hour.

  • Page 14: Disc - Playback

    Disc – Playback Loading a disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray To load additional discs, press...
  • Page 15 When playing a CDG (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/ GNX66 only) Disc tray number Track number Disc playing Disc presence indicator indicator Press CD. When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until the indication of the play mode you want lights up in the display. Select To play back ALL DISCS...

  • Page 16: Other Operations

    Other operations Do this Press x. Stop playback Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume playback. Select a track Turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly). Select an album Turn and hold ALBUM +/– of MP3 audio clockwise or counterclockwise tracks...

  • Page 17: Playing Repeatedly

    Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play back all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly. Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT1” lights up in the display. REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly up to five times.
  • Page 18 Turn . > clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) until the track number you want appears in the display. The total playing time flashes in the display. When programming an MP3 audio track, turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclockwise and release it at the album you want (or press ALBUM +/–...

  • Page 19: Tuner

    Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the frequency of your favourite stations.
  • Page 20 Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote. A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the remote repeatedly) to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER.

  • Page 21: Listening To The Radio

    Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station — Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them (see “Presetting radio stations”...

  • Page 22: Tape - Playback

    Tape – Playback Loading a tape Push (Deck A) or selected deck. Load a tape into Deck A or B. With the side you want to play back or record facing forward Push the center of the tape lid to close the deck.
  • Page 23 Other operations Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume playback. Turn m M clockwise or Fast-forward or counterclockwise (or press m or rewind M on the remote). To back to normal playback, press nN (or N on the remote).

  • Page 24: Tape - Recording

    Tape – Recording Recording your favorite tracks on a disc into a tape — CD Synchro Recording You can record a whole disc into a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Load a recordable tape into Deck B. Press CD and load a disc you want to record.

  • Page 25: Recording On A Tape Manually

    Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a disc, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 40). Load a recordable tape into Deck B.

  • Page 26: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer Or Selecting The Surround Effect

    Adjusting the graphic equalizer or selecting the surround effect You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer setting in the memory. Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a frequency band or surround effect.

  • Page 28: Selecting The Mp3 Booster Effect

    Selecting the MP3 Booster effect You can improve the sound quality of MP3 audio tracks during playback. Press MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: BOOSTER ON t BOOSTER OFF Tips • The default setting is “BOOSTER ON”. •...

  • Page 29: Using The Subwoofer

    Using the subwoofer (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only) You can use the sound of the subwoofer to enhance the bass. Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the subwoofer repeatedly until the indicator lights up. The subwoofer is turned on. Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust the level. You will be able to listen to low bass frequency sound.

  • Page 30: Creating A Party Environment

    Creating a party environment (MHC-GNX100 only) You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see “Positioning the speakers for MHC-GNX100”...

  • Page 31: Selecting The Speaker System

    Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GNX100 only) You can select the speakers you want to turn on. Press SPEAKERS on the unit or subwoofer. Each time you press the button, the display and the indicators on the subwoofer changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select...

  • Page 32: Singing Along

    Singing along You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape. You need to connect an optional microphone. Turn MIC LEVEL to “MIN” to turn down the microphone volume. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. Start playing the music and adjust the volume.

  • Page 33: Timer

    Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a preset time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min...
  • Page 34 > Press – .> turn on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) until the music source you want appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T Press ENTER.

  • Page 35: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Timer recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To make a timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 19) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”...

  • Page 36: Display

    Notes • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. • If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is turned on.

  • Page 37: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer

    Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select “SPECTRUM”. The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display. Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want. The display changes as follows: SPECTRUM 1 SPECTRUM 2 SPECTRUM OFF SPECTRUM 3...

  • Page 38: Changing The Power Illuminator

    Changing the power illuminator Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF Notes •...
  • Page 39 Checking the total playing time and titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: x When the play mode is other than “PROGRAM” Total number of tracks or albums t Title of current disc playing time t Clock display...

  • Page 40: Optional Components

    Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. From the audio output jacks of the TV To the digital input jack of the MD deck MD deck A CD DIGITAL OUT jack (For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/...

  • Page 41: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a connected VCR, MD deck or DVD player Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 40. Press VIDEO/MD. Start playing the connected component. To switch between the “VIDEO” and “MD”...

  • Page 42: Connecting External Antennas

    Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. AM antenna Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    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.

  • Page 44: Disc Player

    ** MHC-GNX100 only Disc player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Load the disc correctly.

  • Page 45: Tape Deck

    MP3 audio track cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format. • The MP3 audio track does not have the extension “.MP3”. • The data is not stored in MP3 format even though it has extension “.MP3”.

  • Page 46: Messages

    The tape does not record. • No tape is loaded. Load a tape. • The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 49). • The tape has reeled to the end. The system cannot play back the reverse side of the tape in Deck A.
  • Page 47 Timer OFF TIME NG! The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer Recording is same. SET CLOCK! You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before the clock is set. SET TIMER! You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before Play Timer or Timer Recording is set. PUSH SELECT! You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation.

  • Page 48: Additional Information

    • When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    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 tape tab from side A or B as illustrated.
  • Page 50 MHC-GNX88 (HCD-GNX88)/MHC-GNX80 (HCD-GNX80) The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz Brazil model: AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 180 + 180 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 225 + 225 watts...
  • Page 51 –18 dBm Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I tape Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner...
  • Page 52 Speakers Front speakers • SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90) Speaker system 2-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Woofer: 16 cm, cone type Tweeter: 2.5 cm, horn type Nominal impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 526 × 291 × 288 mm Mass (Approx.) 9.5 kg net per speaker •...
  • Page 53 General Power requirements North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz Argentina models: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Brazil model: 127 V or 220 V AC, 60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Other models:...

  • Page 54: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    List of button locations and reference pages How to use page 54 to 56 Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system, subwoofer and remote that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A –...
  • Page 55 Top Panel Front Panel...

  • Page 56: Remote Control

    25, 41) PLAY MODE 5 (15, 17, 18, 24, 25, 44, 46) REPEAT 6 (17) SLEEP 1 (33) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia TAPE wd (22, 23, 25, 35) TUNER/BAND 7 (19, 20, 21) TUNER MEMORY wg (19, 20) TUNING MODE 5 (19, 20, 21) VOLUME +/–...

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