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2-583-714-11(2)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GNZ9D
MHC-GNZ8D
MHC-GNZ7D
MHC-GNZ5D
©2005 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 2-583-714-11(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GNZ9D MHC-GNZ8D MHC-GNZ7D MHC-GNZ5D ©2005 Sony Corporation...
  • Page 2 ® is a U.S. NERGY Remove the 13 A 3-pin plug using a registered mark. As an E NERGY ® screwdriver. partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product ® meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Playing audio tracks and images as a slide Tape – Play show with sound ......29 Playing DivX® video files....31 Loading a tape ........52 (Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin Playing a tape........52 American model, GNZ8D Latin Tape – Recording American model, GNZ7D and...
  • Page 4 Sound Adjustment Troubleshooting Adjusting the sound ......55 Problems and remedies......72 Selecting the sound effect ..... 55 Self-diagnosis function ......77 Selecting the surround effect ....55 (When letters/numbers appear in Adjusting the graphic equalizer and the display) storing ..........57 Messages..........
  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    Functions available for DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs containing MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files) Functions available for DATA DVDs (DVD-Rs/DVD-RWs/ DVD+Rs/DVD+RWs) containing DivX video files Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D continued...
  • Page 6 CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled Organization for standardization). with identical region code. Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, DVDs labeled will also be played on this GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and system.
  • Page 7 • With CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/CD-RWs that contain DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the system plays only the DivX video files.* * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Perform the following procedures 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. The type of speakers supplied varies according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 81). MHC-GNZ9D is used for illustration purposes. AM loop antenna...
  • Page 9 Black/Stripe (#) Insert only the stripped portion Speakers – Black/Stripe Gray/Solid (3) Note For MHC-GNZ9D, the speaker cords are attached to the surround speakers. Connect the surround speaker Black/ cords to the main unit only. Stripe (#) Gray/Solid (3) continued...
  • Page 10 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Note Do not place the TV on this system. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect For even higher quality video images (except for MHC-GNZ5D): – Use an optional component video cord to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally...
  • Page 11: Attaching The Speaker Pads

    * MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D only For MHC-GNZ9D To connect optional components Small speaker pads for See page 69.
  • Page 12: Positioning The Speakers

    45˚ Center speaker Surround speaker Surround speaker Surround speaker * MHC-GNZ9D only Place the center speaker at about the same height as the front speakers. Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly behind the front speakers.
  • Page 13 • Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. (MHC-GNZ8D only) • Sony is not responsible for accident or damage Prepare screws (not supplied) that are caused by improper installation, insufficient wall suitable for the hole on the back of each strength or improper screw installation, natural speaker.
  • Page 14: Setting The Clock

    Setup Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU. You can set the initial settings of “OSD”, “TV TYPE” and “DISTANCE” (MHC-GNZ9D/ Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. GNZ8D only) step by step. Press ENTER.
  • Page 15 Press M or m repeatedly to select a Press M or m repeatedly to select the language used in the on-screen center speaker distance from the display. listening position, then press ENTER. The selectable language is different You can set from 0.0 to 7.0 m. depending on the area.
  • Page 16 For MHC-GNZ7D/GNZ5D Press M or m repeatedly to select the setting that matches your TV type. Turn on the TV and select the video x When you connect a 4:3 standard TV input. “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 PAN SCAN” Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
  • Page 17: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg/Divx - Play

    Playing a disc DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG/DivX – Play Loading a disc * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, Use buttons on the unit for the operation. GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Before playing a DVD, VIDEO CD, JPEG or Place a disc with the label side up on DivX turn on your TV and select the video input.
  • Page 18: Other Operations

    The 2 y/2 playback speed is slower than Play) (DVD playback speed changes as 1 y/1 VIDEO/DVD- follows: * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, RW/VIDEO CD/ Playback direction GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and DivX only) 2 y y 1 y...
  • Page 19: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped The Disc

    Tips To enjoy a disc that is played • The Instant Replay function is useful when you want before by resume playback to review a scene or dialogue that you missed. — Multi-disc Resume (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO • The Instant Advance function is useful when you CD only) want to pass over a scene that you do not want to watch.
  • Page 20: Creating Your Own Program

    Press M or m repeatedly to select the Creating your own track you want to program, then press ENTER. program The selected track is programmed and the cursor moves to the program list. — Program Play For example, select track “02”. Selected track You can make a program of up to 99 steps.
  • Page 21: Playing In Random Order

    To clear all the programmed Playing in random order tracks In step 4, press M repeatedly to select “ALL — Shuffle Play CLEAR” in the program list, then press ENTER. Notes • All Discs Repeat is automatically changed into You can play tracks on a disc in random order by Program Repeat when you set to program play mode.
  • Page 22: Playing Repeatedly

    DISPLAY during play. The Control Menu appears. Press M or m repeatedly to select “REPEAT”, then press ENTER. The options for “REPEAT” appear. * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and 6 (14) PLAY GNZ5D...
  • Page 23: Playing Dvds Using The Menu

    DivX video files and the album(s) containing • Using the DVD top menu DivX video files can be played on except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D.
  • Page 24: Selecting "Original" Or "Play List" On A Dvd-Rw

    Selecting “ORIGINAL” or Playing VIDEO CDs with “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play Some DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode have two types of titles for playback: You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to originally recorded titles (“ORIGINAL”) and enjoy the disc’s interactive software.
  • Page 25: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files

    MP3 audio track or JPEG About MP3 audio tracks image file that the system can and JPEG image files play The system can play the MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files: • which have the extension “.MP3” (MP3 audio What is MP3/JPEG? track) or “.JPG”/“.JPEG”...
  • Page 26: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Track And Jpeg Image Files

    When you insert a DATA CD and press H (or Playing DATA CDs with nN on the unit) , the numbered tracks (or files) are played sequentially, from 1 through MP3 audio track and 7. Any sub-albums/tracks (or files) contained within a currently selected album take priority JPEG image files over the next album in the same tree.
  • Page 27 Selecting an album Selecting an MP3 audio track Load a DATA CD. Load a DATA CD. The album list appears. When an album is The albums list appears. When an album is being played, its title is shaded. being played, its title is shaded. Press M or m repeatedly to select an 3 ( 3 0 ) album, then press ENTER.
  • Page 28 To play the next or previous JPEG Selecting a JPEG image file image file Press < or , when the Control Menu is not Load a DATA CD. displayed. You can select the first file of the next The albums list appears. When an album is album by pressing , during playback of the being played, its title is shaded.
  • Page 29: Playing Audio Tracks And Images As A Slide Show With Sound

    To stop play Playing audio tracks and Press x. images as a slide show To turn on or off the album list with sound Press MENU. To cancel slide show with sound Select “AUDIO (MP3)” or “IMAGE (JPEG)” in step 4. You can play a slide show with sound by first placing both MP3 and JPEG files in the same Notes...
  • Page 30 Specifying the slide show Selecting an effect for image duration (JPEG only) files in the slide show (JPEG only) When you play JPEG image files using slide show, you can specify the duration for slides to When you play a JPEG image file, you can appear on the screen.
  • Page 31: Playing Divx® Video Files

    DivX video files, it may take some time after you press H (or nN on the unit) for the picture to appear. (Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin • Depending on the DivX video file, the sound may not American model, GNZ8D Latin match the pictures on the screen.
  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Display To Search

    Press M or m repeatedly to select the album you want, then press ENTER. The file list appears. * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and M Y F A V O U R I T E S...
  • Page 33 ( 3 4 ) DVD VIDEO 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 ENTER. * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D Press M or m repeatedly or press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc.,...
  • Page 34: Searching By Scene

    To return to Normal Play Searching by scene Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. — Picture Navigation Notes • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items. • PICTURE NAVI does not work when “MODE You can divide the screen into 9 subscreens and (MP3, JPEG)”...
  • Page 35: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg/Divx - Various Functions

    • 1: MAIN+SUB (main and sub sound) • 2: MAIN* • 2: SUB* • 2: MAIN+SUB* * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and * This is not displayed for a disc recorded with GNZ5D only one audio stream.
  • Page 36 (DVD/ GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D) DivX video* only) Example: MP3 audio * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and MP3 128k GNZ5D Bit rate When you press AUDIO repeatedly during play, the format of the current audio signal (PCM, Dolby Digital, DTS, etc.) is displayed on the TV...
  • Page 37: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound

    For details on each Setup Display item, see pages from 38 to 45. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 85. * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, Asian model is used for illustration purposes GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and only.
  • Page 38: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language

    Press M or m repeatedly to select the Setting the display or setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. sound track language The setup item is selected. Example: “SCREEN SETUP” — LANGUAGE SETUP Selected item “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE:...
  • Page 39: Settings For The Display

    Note Settings for the display Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or — SCREEN SETUP vice versa. x COLOR SYSTEM (except for Latin Select settings according to the TV to be American model) connected.
  • Page 40 To change the type of signal output from the system x BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) (MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D/GNZ7D Latin — PROGRESSIVE (except for MHC-GNZ5D) American model only) Progressive is the method for displaying TV Selects the black level (setup level) for the video...
  • Page 41 x PROGRESSIVE AUTO Note Select this setting when your TV accepts When you play video-based software in progressive signal format, sections of some types of images may progressive signals and the TV is connected to appear unnatural due to the conversion process when the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
  • Page 42: Custom Settings

    “AUDIO DRC” only applies to Dolby Digital sources. x DivX (except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin x TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) American model, GNZ8D Latin American Gives the priority to the sound track which...
  • Page 43: Speaker Settings

    NONE: Select this when a To return to the default setting subwoofer is not used. Select the item, then press CLEAR. Note that * MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D only only the “SIZE” setting does not return to the default setting. Notes x SIZE •...
  • Page 44 DISTANCE (MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D only) x LEVEL (FRONT) The default distance setting for the speakers in You can vary the level of front speakers as relation to the listening position is shown below. follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON”...
  • Page 45: Restricting Disc Playback

    Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”, then press ENTER. Press DISPLAY in stop mode. For MHC-GNZ9D, you will hear the test The Control Menu appears. tone from each speaker in sequence. Press M or m repeatedly to select For MHC-GNZ8D, you will hear the test “PARENTAL CONTROL”, then press...
  • Page 46: Custom Parental

    Enter a 4-digit password using the number To confirm your password, re-enter it using the number buttons, then press ENTER. buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password To play a disc for which Custom appears. Parental Control is set x When you have already registered a Load the disc for which Custom Parental password...
  • Page 47 Press M or m repeatedly to select Press M or m repeatedly to select “PLAYERt”, then press ENTER. “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears.
  • Page 48 To change the password Area code Standard Code number In step 3, select “PASSWORDt”, then press ENTER. Argentina 2044 The display for entering the password Australia 2047 appears. Austria 2046 Follow step 3 to enter a new password. Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 To play a disc for which Parental...
  • Page 49: Changing The Angles

    Changing the angles Displaying the subtitles If various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, recorded on a DVD VIDEO, you can change the GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and viewing angle. GNZ5D For example, while playing a scene of a train in...
  • Page 50: Tuner

    Press M or m repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Tuner Press ENTER. Presetting radio stations “COMPLETE” appears. Repeat steps 1 through 6 to store other You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding Manual tuning preset preset number.
  • Page 51: Listening To The Radio

    To change the AM tuning interval Listening to non-preset radio (except for Saudi Arabian model) station The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the — Manual Tuning AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, Press FUNCTION + or –...
  • Page 52: Tape - Play

    Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Load a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Press Z PUSH.
  • Page 53: Tape - Recording

    Notes • CD Synchro Recording is not available with DVDs, Tape – Recording DATA CDs and DATA DVDs. • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. Recording your favorite • When you press CD SYNC in step 5, the surround effect may automatically change (see “Selecting the CD tracks on a tape surround effect”...
  • Page 54: Recording On A Tape Manually

    Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording on a tape Deck B stands by for recording. “REC” flashes. manually Press REC PAUSE/START, then start — Manual Recording playing the desired source to record. Recording starts. You can record just the portions you like from a disc (DVD, VIDEO CD, DATA CD and DATA To stop recording DVD), tape or radio program on a tape.
  • Page 55: Sound Adjustment

    Each time you press the button, the display The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, changes cyclically as follows: and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video x For MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D sources (movie, etc.). When the headphones are not connected Press GROOVE on the unit.
  • Page 56 • PLII MOVIE: Performs Pro Logic II movie Note For some discs, the surround effect may not be as much mode decoding. This setting is ideal for as expected. movies encoded in Dolby Surround. In addition, this mode can reproduce sound in 5.1 channels when watching videos of As the sound field for DVD function differs from that overdubbed or old movies.
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing

    Adjusting the graphic Singing along: Karaoke equalizer and storing You can enjoy karaoke (singing along with a disc) by setting the system to karaoke mode. You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering You can connect the optional microphone(s) to the levels of specific frequency ranges, then the system.
  • Page 58 Speaker output in Dolby Digital Notes • When the headphones are connected, you cannot Karaoke format activate karaoke mode. Accompaniment Accompaniment • The sound input from the microphone is not output from the DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL (MHC-GNZ7D/ GNZ5D only). Guide melody If howling occurs: –...
  • Page 59: Changing The Key

    • During Karaoke Pon mode, the stereo effect is – you open the disc tray or change the disc. reduced. – you turn Karaoke Pon mode on. * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, – you cancel karaoke mode. GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D...
  • Page 60 Tips Selecting the vocals • The channel returns to the default setting when: – you turn off the system. — Vocal Select (DVD VIDEO/VIDEO – you change the function. CD/CD only) – you open the disc tray or change the disc. –...
  • Page 61: Timer

    Waking up to music Timer — Play Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 14). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Prepare the sound source you want to time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
  • Page 62: Timer Recording Radio Programs

    Other operations Timer recording radio Do this programs Check the setting Press TIMER MENU. Press repeatedly until “TIMER SELECT” — Rec Timer appears, then press ENTER. Press repeatedly You can record a preset radio station from a until “PLAY SELECT” specified time.
  • Page 63: Display

    Other operations Do this Display Check the setting Press TIMER MENU. Turning off the display Press repeatedly until “TIMER SELECT” appears, then press ENTER. — Power Saving Mode Press repeatedly until “REC SELECT” The demonstration display (display window appears, then press ENTER. flashing even when the system power is off) and Change the setting Start over from step 1.
  • Page 64: (Except For Mhc-Gnz5D) Viewing Information About The Disc In The Display

    • If you play a disc containing JPEG image files only, Play. “JPEG” or “NO AUDIO” appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, changes cyclically as follows: GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D...
  • Page 65: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display

    You can also check the DVD/CD text and file/ • Depending on the disc, some DVD/CD text information may not appear. album name recorded on the disc. * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, Press TIME/TEXT during play. GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D...
  • Page 66 Notes • Only alphabet letters and numbers can be displayed. Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, • Depending on the disc being played, the system can GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and only display a limited number of characters. Also,...
  • Page 67: Checking The Date Information

    Checking the date information You can check the date information during play when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press DISPLAY twice during play. The Control Menu for JPEG appears. 1 ( 8 ) DATA CD 1 ( 2 0 ) JPEG 01/ 01/ 2003...
  • Page 68: Optional Components

    Use the remote for the operation. Notes • This function is only for SONY TV series, however, Press and hold TV/VIDEO while some TV products may also not work. entering the code for the TV’s input •...
  • Page 69: Hooking Up Optional Components

    Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. MHC-GNZ7D is used for illustration purposes. TV or satellite tuner, etc. Amplifier TV or projector From the audio output To the digital input To the component jack of the connected...
  • Page 70: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component

    Listening to audio from a depending on the connected subwoofer or the type of music being played. For details, consult your nearest connected component Sony dealer. F DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL jack (Except for MHC-GNZ5D) (MHC-GNZ7D/GNZ5D only) Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
  • Page 71: (Except For Mhc-Gnz5D) Enjoying The 5.1 Channel Sound With The Optional Amplifier

    Notes Recording audio from a • If you cannot select “SAT” by pressing TV/SAT repeatedly, hold down TV/SAT and then press ?/1 connected component while the power is on. The function will change from “TV” to “SAT”, and “SAT” will appear in the (Except for MHC-GNZ5D) display.
  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persists after doing all of the • The system is in pause mode or in slow-motion above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. play mode. Press H (or nN on the unit) to return to normal play mode.
  • Page 73 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” SAT on the unit, switch the display to “SAT” (see appears. “Listening to audio from a connected component” • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony on page 70). service facility. “CANNOT LOCK” appears in the display.
  • Page 74 • “AUTO” is selected in “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” • This system cannot play MP3 audio files recorded (page 29). on DATA DVDs. (except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin The DivX video file cannot be played. (except American model, GNZ8D Latin American model,...
  • Page 75 Picture The disc title, album title and track title are not displayed correctly. There is no picture. • Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1/ • Press DVD on the unit. Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format. •...
  • Page 76: Tape Deck

    • Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
  • Page 77: Self-Diagnosis Function

    ?/1 when resetting the system. ,Contact your nearest Sony Note dealer or local authorized Sony Turn off the subwoofer before you reset the system service facility and give the 5- when you connect the subwoofer (MHC-GNZ8D/ character service number.
  • Page 78: (When Letters/Numbers Appear In The Display) Messages

    • The file you want to play has the extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” but is not in DivX format, or is in DivX format but does not conform to a DivX Certified profiles.* * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D NO DISC There is no disc in the unit.
  • Page 79: Additional Information

    – Subject to vibrations If you have any questions or problems concerning your – Subject to direct sunlight. system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. • Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the...
  • Page 80 Notes on discs When using a tape longer than 90 minutes • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding •...
  • Page 81: Specifications

    40 + 40 watts SURROUND SPEAKER (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% Use only the supplied THD) speaker SS-RS9D for MHC-GNZ9D, SS-RS8D MHC-GNZ7D for MHC-GNZ8D. The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, CENTER SPEAKER Use only the supplied 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz...
  • Page 82 Disc player section Speaker System Compact disc and digital Front speaker SS-GNZ9D for MHC-GNZ9D/ audio and video system GNZ8D/GNZ7D Laser Semiconductor laser Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex (DVD: λ=650 nm, type, magnetically CD: λ=790 nm) shielded type Emission duration: Speaker units...
  • Page 83 AM loop antenna (1) Mass Approx. 7.0 kg net per FM lead antenna (1) speaker Video cable (1) Speaker pads Front speaker SS-GNZ5D for MHC-GNZ5D MHC-GNZ9D (24) Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex MHC-GNZ8D (20) type MHC-GNZ7D/GNZ5D (8) Speaker units Surround speaker cable...
  • Page 84: Language Code List

    Language code list For details, see page 35. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian 1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic 1495 Sanskrit 1039...
  • Page 85: List Of Items That Can Be Displayed And Selected By Disc Type

    List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed. Control Menu items Function TITLE (DVD only) Selects the title (DVD), or track (VIDEO CD) to be played. SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC Displays the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC playback).
  • Page 86 VIDEO, VIDEO CD or CD only) GUIDE MELODY (DVD Listens to the guide melody. VIDEO only) * Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D Tips once. • All the Control Menu items cannot be displayed by pressing DISPLAY In this case, press the button twice or more until the desired item appears.
  • Page 87: System Setup Item List

    0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB) (except for NORMAL MHC-GNZ5D) TEST TONE The default setting varies, depending on the country model. Except for LatinAmerican model Latin American models only Except for MHC-GNZ9D Latin American model, GNZ8D Latin American model, GNZ7D and GNZ5D MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D only...
  • Page 88: Glossary

    Compared produced by digital signal processing with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous Surround Pro Logic reproduces left-to-right surround sound fields mainly directed at the panning more naturally and localizes sounds reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is more precisely.
  • Page 89 Interlace format The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of (Interlaced scanning) the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to The Interlace format is the NTSC standard about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also method for displaying TV images at 30 frames uses the variable rate coding technology that per second.
  • Page 90 This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of Track VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD, of playback depending on the disc type. VIDEO CD, MP3 or JPEG. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate VIDEO CDs without PBC functions the track you want.
  • Page 91: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages

    ?/1 (power) 1 (10, 51, 61, 68, R – Z A – Q REC PAUSE/START wk (for CD SYNC wk (for nN (play) 8 (17, 39, 52, 53) MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D/ MHC-GNZ9D/GNZ8D/ X (pause) 8 (11, 18, 52) GNZ7D) GNZ7D) x (stop) 8 (12, 18, 45, 52, 53, wl (for MHC-GNZ5D) (53, e;...
  • Page 92: Remote Control

    * The H, number 5 and VOLUME + (TV VOL +) buttons have tactile dots. Use the tactile dots as references when operatihng the system. – – – – – – < < > < < > Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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