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4_252_491_15
Mini Hi.Fi
Component
System
Operating
Instructions
Owner's
Record
The model and se:ial mtmbers a:e located o:1 the :ea: of the unit. Record the serial ntunbe:
in the space provided
below
Refe_ to them wheneve_
you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding
this product.
Model No.
Serial No
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_/:-_£h4_
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DiGiTALAUD|O
MH C-GX 750/GX4 50/GX2 50
MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG444S/
RG441/RG333/RG222/
RG221/RG 121/RG 100
MHC-RX550
@2004 Sony Corporation
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- Page 1 Record The model and se:ial mtmbers a:e located o:1 the :ea: of the unit. Record the serial ntunbe: in the space provided below Refe_ to them wheneve_ you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No _/:-_£h4_...
- Page 2 WARNING Tiffs equipment has been tested and tbund to comply witb tbe limits tbr a Class B digital device, pursuant To prevent fire or shock hazard, 15 of tbe FCC Rules These limits are designed provide reasonable protection against hannfifl expose the unit to rain...
- Page 3 Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: S O1X_x " Model No.: HCD-GX750 Responsible Pa*ty: Sony Electronics Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr, San Diego, CA 92127 U.SA. Telephone No : 858-942-2230 Tiffs device complies with Part t 5 of the FCC Rules.
- Page 4 How to use this manual ......Selecting the sun'ound effect ....Playable discs .......... Enhancing video game sound ....Game Sync Getting Started Mixing video game sound with other sound source ........Hooking up the system ......7 Game Mixing Setting the clock ........
- Page 5 Discs that this system cannot play This manual mainly explains operations using • CD-ROMs the remote, but the same operations can also be • CD-Rsi(D-RWs other than those recorded performed using the buttons on the unit having the following fomaats: the same or similar names.
- Page 6 Notes on CD-R and CD-RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection • Some CD-Rs or (D-RWs cannot be played technologies on this system depending upon the recording quali_- or physical condition of the disc, or This prodnct is designed to playback discs that the characteristics of the recording...
- Page 7 Perform the following procedures [] to [] to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub wooer* Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left) * MHC-GX750iGX450iRG551 SiRG444S'RX550...
- Page 8 Note Connect the FM and AM antennas. Keep _e amennasaway from tile _eak_ cords Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Refer to the print on yonr system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR/'or available...
- Page 9 Attaching the front speaker Placing the sub woofer (MHC.GX750/GX450/RG551 pads RG444S/RX550 only) Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and To obtain a better bass reproduction, prevent them from slipping recommend you to place the sub woofer on a solid...
- Page 10 Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press I/(_ 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.
- Page 11 -- Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio (Ds and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on Press --_. MHC-GX250. MH(-RGI21 and MHC-RGI00. Place a disc with the label side up on Example: When a disc is loaded "0 the disc tray.
- Page 12 Other operations Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears Do this in the display. Stop play Piess • Select To play Pause Press II Press again to resume ALL DISCS All discs m tile disc tray play (Normal Play...
- Page 13 Notes • You cannot change the play mode &uing playback. • Some time may be needed to start playback of discs -- Repeat Play recorded in complex configurations such as many layers • When the disc is inse:ted, tile player reads all the can play all the tracks or a single track...
- Page 14 Program additional tracks. To program Repeat steps Other tracks on tile 4 and 5 same disc Other tracks on 3 to 5 -- Program Play other discs You can make a program of up to 25 steps from Press IP _, all the discs in the order you want to play them.
- Page 15 Press - or + (or TUNING - or + on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Press ENTER. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other stations. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations.
- Page 16 To change AM tuning interval (except European, Russian Saudi Arabian models You can listen to a radio station either by Australian model MHC-RG444S) selecting a preset station, or by mammlly tuning The AM tuning interval is _actory-preset in the station. 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas).
- Page 17 Listening to non-preset radio station -- Manual Tuning (European model only) Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function What is the Radio Data tuner. System? Press TUNER BAND repeatedly select "FM" or "AM" Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until...
- Page 18 Yon can nse TYPE I (normal) tape. For MHC-RGSS5 Use buttons on the trait for the operation. Load atape, Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select deck A or B. to play one side. Select c_-) _)to Press PUSH --_.
- Page 19 Other operations Do this Stop play Press m. Panse Press II Press again to resume play Fast-forward Press _ or I_-. rewind -- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Remove a tape Press PUSH --_ on the unit. You can record a whole CD on a tape. Searching for the beginning You can use TYPE I (nomml)
- Page 20 record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD packs using Program Play. Between steps 3 and 4, -- Manual Recording perfom_ steps 2 to 6 of"Creating your own progranf' (page 14). You can record just the portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape.
- Page 21 To stop recording Press m. Note You cazmot listen to othez sources while zecording. Tips You can reinforce the bass and create a more •Fm MHC-RG555 when you _eco_d on both sides be powerful sound. sme to start fronl the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse...
- Page 22 Selecting the effect from the music menu You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit) store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the repeatedly to select the preset you desire, memol 7.
- Page 23 -- Game Mixing Press SURROUND on the unit. Each time you press the bntton, the display Use buttons on the unit l)r the operation. changes as follows: Select the desired source sound. SURROU%TD ON (SURR) Press GAME MIXING. Each time you press the button, the level of SURROUND (off) the game sound changes cyclically...
- Page 24 To stop recording PressII Note (MHC-RG555 only) Microphone does not function while the tape deck is performing the AMS operation (page 19) You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. Tips Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to •...
- Page 25 -- Play Timer You can wake up to nmsic at a preset time. Make -- Sleep Timer snre yon have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 10). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
- Page 26 Press ENTER. The type of timer ("PLAY TIMER"), start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before the original display returns. -- Rec Timer Press I/@ to turn off the system. You can record a preset radio station from a Other operations specified...
- Page 27 Otheroperations this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TLMER SELECT. 2 Press _ repeatedly umil "REC -- Power Saving Mode SELECT" appears then press ENTER The demonstration display (display window and Change the setting Strut ovm fiom step 1. buttons lighting and flashing even when the Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCKiTLMER...
- Page 28 • When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode The last track mnnber of the program and the total playing time --+ Total track number of the program (for five seconds) --+ Volume label* --+ Clock display (for eight seconds) --+ Effect status * For discs with MP3 andio hacks You can check the playing time and remaining...
- Page 29 To enhance your system you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. A model equipped with a sub woofer is used lbr illustration purpose / Tv ] Optional video game machine To the video input of a TV From the audio and video output of the video game machine "O...
- Page 30 Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned oft" (MHC-GX750 only) • See "Selecting the surround effect" on page 23 tbr video game sound effects. • If you press G,a2viE on the lmit while the system is Hooking up the transmitter oll_ tile system...
- Page 31 Connect the transmitter to a wall outlet effective areas of the using the supplied AC power adaptor, transmitter The transmitter automatically tnrns Wireless system that allows you to use yonr system free from the restriction of speaker cords. The optimum signal reception range is up to approximately 30.5 m (100 feet) without the...
- Page 32 Listening to audio using wireless system Start playing the connected component, Press WIRELESS on the unit to switch the function to WIRELESS, When sound is distorted Move CHANNEL !-3 on the transmitter to select a radio frequency. CHANNEL 913.6 MHz CHANNEL 914.0 MHz CHANNEL...
- Page 33 The clock setting/radio presetting/timer corrective action. canceled. It" the problem persists after doing all of the • Redo the tbllowing: above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. "Setting the clock" (page 10) "Presetting radio stations" (page "Falling asleep to music" and "Waking...
- Page 34 1 or level 2 format or Joliet in the appears. expansion format • Contact yore Sony deale2 o2 local attthorized Sony • The MP3 andio track does not have the extension se!"vice facility "MP3" The disc tray does not close.
- Page 35 Tuner Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only) Severe hum or noise/stations cannot There is no sound. received. ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes • Check the connection of the optional component. the display.) • Check tha_ the optional component is turned on. • Set the prope: band and fiequency (page 15).
- Page 36 One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 DISC Throe is no disc in tile playm or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system (such as DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.).
- Page 37 0nains lead), ptfll it out by If you have any questions or problems concerning your the phlg. Never pull the cord itself. system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system, Notes discs unplug the system...
- Page 38 Cleaning cabinet Clean the cabinet panel and controls with a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild detelgent solution. Do not use any _,pe of abrasive pad, scorning powder Main unit solvent such as thiimer, benzine or alcohol. Amplifier section save a tape permanently AUDIO...
- Page 39 MHC-RG222/RG121 MHC-GX450 DIN powe! output (lated): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at Front _eaker 1 kHz DIN) Conti:mous RMS power oulput (refe:ence): Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) 1 kHz 10% THD) Total harmonic...
- Page 40 50/60 Hz 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Frequency respo!lse DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at using Sony TYPE I 1 kHz, DIN) cassettes Wow and flutter Colltilltlolls R_\IS powel ouqJut (reference): ±0 15% W Peak (IEC) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 0 1% W.
- Page 41 Speaker European and Russian models: Front speaker SS-RG444 for MHC-RG444S/ RG222 North American models: Front speaker SS-RG555 for MHC-GX750/ Speake! system 3-way, 3-trait, bass-reflex RX550 type Speaker units Speake! system 3-way, 3-trait, bass-reflex Woofer: 13 cm, cone type b'pe Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type Speaker units...
- Page 42 Other models: Front speaker SS-RG121 for MHC-RG121 Front speaker SS-RG555 for MHC-RG555/ Speake! system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex RG551S/RG441 type Speake! system 3-way, 3-unit bass-retlex Speake! units type Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome _,pe Speaker traits Woofer: 13 cm, cone _,pe Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type Tweeter:...
- Page 43 European and R ussian models: Supplied accessmies Remote Commander MHC-RG444S: 275 w atts R6 (Size AA) batteries 025 w atts (at t ile Power AM loop antenna Saving Mode) FM lead antenna MHC-RG333: 180 w atts Transmitter 025 w atts (at t he P ower (MHC-GX750 only) (1) Saving...
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- Page 45 Sub woofer (MHC.GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only) [ALPHABETICAL ORDER Indicator WOOFER ON'OFF (21) 8" continued 45Gs...
- Page 46 Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER I BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS I/_) (power) (8 26) 41_/INl_ (rewindithst t_lavard) ALBUM*[] (12,14) FM MODE [] (17) (12, 19) ALBUM +* [] (12, 14) FLE'CCTION [] (11, 14, 15, 16) '+ (Uming)[] (15) CD [] (11, 14) PLAY MODE (12, 14, 18) /1_1...
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