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- Page 1 4-246-556-11 (3) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GN70V © 2003 Sony Corporation MHC-GN70 4-246-556-11 (3)
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Page 2: Playable Discs
NERGY ® is a U.S. registered mark. ® As an NERGY partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. MHC-GN70 4-246-556-11 (3) - Page 3 Discs that this system cannot Notes on discs play • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some • CD-ROMs (except for extension “.MP3”) discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc •...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Tuner Presetting radio stations ....... 18 List of Button Location and Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning ......19 Reference Pages –– Manual Tuning ......19 Main unit ..........6 Remote Control ........7 Tape Loading a tape ........20 Getting Started Playing a tape ........ - Page 5 Other Features Enhancing the video game sound — Game Sync ....... 30 Mixing video game sound with other sound source — Game Mixing ......30 Singing along: Karaoke ....... 30 Mixing and recording sounds ....31 Falling asleep to music —...
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Page 6: List Of Button Location And Reference Pages
List of Button Location and Reference Pages Illustration number How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other PLAY MODE 7 (12, 15–17, 22, 40) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit... -
Page 7: Remote Control
Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER SYMBOLS TAPE A/B 6 (20, 21) @/1 5 A - D TUNER/BAND rg (18, 19) nN qg ALBUM +/– es (13, 15) TUNING +/– qj (18, 19) X qh CD rf (12–15, 19, 21, 22) x qk TV CH +/–... -
Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM antenna Front speaker Front speaker (Right) (Left) Main Unit Surround Surround speaker (Left) speaker (Right) 1 Connect the front speakers. - Page 9 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. 6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor).
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Page 10: Inserting Two R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote
Do the following to protect the CD mechanism. Use buttons on the system for Using the remote the operation. You can control Sony TVs using the buttons Make sure that all discs are removed below. from the system. Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until TV @/1 “LOCK”... -
Page 11: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute. -
Page 12: Video Cd/Cd/Mp3
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 When playing a VIDEO CD: Disc tray Loading a disc Track number Playing time number Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. The disc tray slides out. ALL DISCS SURR EFFECT V - GROOVE LINK LINK Place a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. -
Page 13: Other Operations
Select To play Do this ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray Switch to CD function Press CD or one of the DISC (Normal Play) continuously. from another source 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). 1 DISC The tracks on the disc you have (Normal Play) selected in the original order. -
Page 14: Playing A Video Cd With Pbc
Playing a disc (continued) Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions To play a track by entering the track (Version 2.0) number You can also select the track you want using the remote during Normal Play. –– PBC Playback Press the numeric button(s). You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy To enter a track number over 10 the disc’s interactive software. -
Page 15: Creating Your Own Program
Do this Creating your own Stop playback Press x. program Go to the next Press NEXT on the remote. menu page or scene –– Program Play Go back to the Press PREV on the remote. previous menu You can make a program of up to 25 tracks page or scene from all the discs in the order you want them to Go back to the... -
Page 16: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc On A
Creating your own program Locating a specific part (continued) of a disc on a VIDEO CD Program additional tracks. To program Repeat steps –– Time Search/Disc Digest Other tracks on the 4 and 5 Before using these functions, make sure to turn same disc on your TV screen. -
Page 17: Disc Digest
Locating the track you want Resuming playback from on a VIDEO CD the point you stopped a –– Disc Digest VIDEO CD You can select the track you want by viewing the first frame of each track. Nine different –– Resume Play tracks can be displayed on the TV screen at one time. -
Page 18: Tuner
Tuner Press > or . (or PRESET + or – on the remote) repeatedly to select the Presetting radio stations preset number you want to store. Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 remote). -
Page 19: Listening To The Radio
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to To improve tuner reception select “FM” or “AM”. When the tuner reception is poor, set the CD power manage function to “CD POWER OFF”. The default Press > or . (or PRESET setting is “CD POWER ON”. Use buttons on the + or –... -
Page 20: Tape
Tape Do this Loading a tape Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press again to resume playback. Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Press M while playing the Fast forward deck A or B. front side, or press m while playing the reverse side. -
Page 21: Recording To A Tape -- Cd Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a disc, tape, radio or other connected components. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Recording from a disc Steps Recording Manually (CD Synchro Recording) Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD. -
Page 22: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Recording to a tape (continued) Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select “g” to record on one side. Select “j” (or RELAY) to record on both Recording a disc by sides. specifying track order Press REC PAUSE/START. — Program Edit Recording starts. You can record tracks from all the discs in the Do This order you want. - Page 23 Set the time to start recording. Notes • You cannot activate the Timer Recording and Daily Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour, Timer at the same time. then press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on • If you activate the Timer Recording and the Sleep the remote).
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Page 24: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Selecting the preset Adjusting the sound effect You can reinforce the bass and create a more Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ powerful sound. repeatedly to select the preset effect you Press GROOVE repeatedly. want. Each time you press the button, the display The preset effect name appears in the display. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing The Personal File
Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the Adjusting the graphic remote). equalizer and storing the The setting is stored automatically in the personal file number you selected in step 3. personal file The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting. -
Page 26: Display
Display Changing the power Changing the spectrum illuminator analyzer display You can select the power illuminator as you want. Press AMP MENU. Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select “SPECTRUM” appears in the display. the power illuminator you want when the Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the system is turned on. -
Page 27: Viewing Information About The Disc In The Display
Tips Checking the total playing • The @/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving time and titles Mode. • The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback Mode. is stopped. • During Power Saving Mode, the following item do not functions: Each time you press the button, the display —... -
Page 28: Viewing Information About The Disc On The On-Screen Display
Viewing information about the disc in Viewing information the display (continued) about the disc on the x During “PGM” mode on-screen display The last track number of the program and the t Total number of total playing time programmed tracks (for 8 seconds) You can check the current operating status and t Title of current disc 3)12) - Page 29 Tips VIDEO CD/CD/ Displayed item • During playback of VIDEO CD and ON SCREEN MP3 status 1 is selected, nothing appears on the on-screen When playback is Album title display. When any button for VIDEO CD operation stopped (Disc with is pressed, or when performing Time Search or Disc MP3 audio track) Digest function, the reaction is displayed on the...
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Page 30: Other Features
Other Features Notes • If you press GAME MIXING during CD function, Enhancing the video game the TV screen will display the video image from the sound component connected to the GAME INPUT jacks. • Game Mixing is cancelled when you press REC PAUSE/START. -
Page 31: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other Operations Mixing and recording Do this sounds Use VIDEO CDs Turn on your TV and select the video input. You can mix sounds by playing one of the Cancel karaoke mode Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN, components and singing or speaking into a disconnect the microphone microphone. -
Page 32: Falling Asleep To Music - Sleep Timer
Falling asleep to music Waking up to music — Sleep Timer — Daily Timer You need to use the remote to activate the You can wake up to music at a preset time. Sleep Timer. You can set the system to turn off Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting after a certain time, so you can fall asleep to the the clock”... - Page 33 Press PUSH ENTER (or ENTER on the remote). The type of timer, followed by the start time, stop time and the music source appears, then the original display appears. Press @/1 to turn off the system. Other Operations Do this Press CLOCK/TIMER Check the setting SELECT on the remote and...
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Page 34: 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. MD deck or VCR MD deck or VCR From the audio output of the To the audio input of MD deck or VCR your MD deck/VCR From the audio and video... -
Page 35: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
Listening to audio from a Recording on a connected connected component component Do This Do This Make an analog Listen to a 1 Connect the audio cords. 1 Connect an optional audio recording from CD, connected MD deck See “Hooking up optional cord from AUDIO OUT TAPE or TUNER components”... -
Page 36: 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. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. -
Page 37: Troubleshooting
• There is no audio output during Timer- Should any problem persist, consult your Recording. nearest Sony dealer. There is severe hum or noise. When the `/1 indicator flashes • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the system. - Page 38 — the number of albums or tracks on the disc is • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized very large. Sony service facility. — the album and track organization structure is There is no picture.
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Page 39: Tape Deck
Tape Deck If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above The tape does not record. measures or other troubles not • The tab has been removed from the tape. described above occur, reset the Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. system as follows: •... -
Page 40: Messages
TAPE Messages No Tab • You cannot record the tape because the tab has One of the following messages may appear or been removed from the tape. flash in the display during operation. No Tape VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 • There is no tape in the tape deck. Cannot Edit •... -
Page 41: 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-GN70 4-246-556-11 (3) -
Page 42: Specifications
Precautions (continued) Specifications Cleaning the tape heads Amplifier section Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. The following are measured at AC 127, 220, 240V Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start an 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only) important recording or after playing an old tape. - Page 43 Front speaker SS-GN88D Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Speaker system 3-way, 4-units, using Sony TYPE I tape bass-reflex type Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) magnetically shielded 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) Speaker units ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
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Page 44: Glossary
(Version 2.0) on this system, the PBC indicator lights up. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on disc. Each track is assigned a track number to help you locate the track you want. Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia MHC-GN70 4-246-556-11 (3)