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- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the...
- Page 3 Note on power cord plug shapes (Saudi Arabian model only) For AC 220 V wall outlets Make the appropriate voltage setting on the system (only for models with a voltage selector). Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug (Type BF) is securely attached to the power cord.
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Page 4: About This Manual
SS-GZR99D (Front speakers) SS-RSX99D (Satellite speakers) SS-WGV99D (Subwoofer) MHC-GZR88D Main unit: HCD-GZR88D Speaker system: SS-GZR99D (Front speakers) SS-RSX99D (Satellite speakers) MHC-GZR77D Main unit: HCD-GZR77D Speaker system: SS-GZR77D (Front speakers) In this manual, the MHC-GZR99D is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
American models) ......70 securely ..........24 Recording onto a tape (except Hooking up the TV......30 for Latin American models) ....71 Setting the LCD (MHC-GZR99D/ GZR88D only) ........34 Positioning the speakers ....35 USB Device Setting the clock ........36 Before using the USB device Performing “QUICK”... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Other Operations Using the timers .........98 Changing the display ....100 Hooking up optional components ........106 Additional Information Troubleshooting ......109 Precautions ........126 Specifications ........129 Compatible devices with this system ......... 134 Guide to the Control Menu display .......... -
Page 7: Playable Discs
Playable discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) Recording) mode (except for mode DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD ... - Page 8 Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DATA CD CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files and MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) DATA DVD ...
- Page 9 Discs that cannot be played CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format Data part of CD-Extras Data part of Mixed CDs Super Audio CDs DVD Audio discs DVD-RAMs ...
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Page 10: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Main unit MHC-GZR99D/MHC-GZR88D... - Page 11 MHC-GZR77D Continued...
- Page 12 The Control Menu is displayed only Press to insert or eject a tape. when the “DVD” function or “USB” function is selected. /// buttons (page 40, 53, 77, 78, 83) (MHC-GZR99D/ GZR88D only) Press to select the menu items.
- Page 13 USB device. Press to pause playback. (stop) button (page 40, 42, 52, RETURN button (MHC-GZR99D/ 53, 56, 67, 71, 72, 73, 76, 78, 80, GZR88D only) 83, 84, 85, 108) Press to return to the previous menu on Press to stop playback.
- Page 14 Press to switch to the “DVD” function from other function. Turn to adjust the microphone volume. Lights up when a disc is in the disc tray, and flashes when the disc tray is selected (MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D only). PHONES jack Connect the headphones.
- Page 15 OPTIONS button (page 34, 70, 72, DVD* button (page 30, 31, 32, 36, 89, 101) 39, 76, 92) Press to enter the option menus. Press to select the “DVD” function. USB* button (page 72, 78, 82, 92) DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE button Press to select the “USB”...
- Page 16 (MHC-GZR99D only) Press to turn on or off the subwoofer. SUBWOOFER indicator (page 89) (MHC-GZR99D only) Lights up when the subwoofer is turned * Lights up when selected. (MHC-GZR99D/ GZR88D only) (on/standby) button (page 76, 80, 85, 99) Press to turn on or off the system.
- Page 17 MEMORY SELECT button (page 88) Press to select the playback source PICTURE NAVI button (page 53, or transferring destination on a Sony Ericsson mobile phone. Press to display the thumbnail pictures. ANGLE button (page 41) Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO REPEAT/FM MODE button with multi-angles only).
- Page 18 VOLUME +/ button (play) button (page 39, 40, 44, 45, 48, 50, 51, 52, 53, 56, 61, Press to adjust the volume. 70, 83, 87) TV VOL +/ button 1)2) Press to start playback. Press to adjust the TV volume. /...
- Page 19 PRESET button (page 68) RETURN button (page 54, 78, Press to select the preset station. Press to return to the previous menu on (go backward) button the TV screen. (page 37, 40, 45, 70) Press to select a track, chapter or video file.
- Page 20 Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC” Press to select the Karaoke mode. function. KARAOKE PON button (page 94) This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For Press to activate the “Karaoke Pon” details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 33). function.
- Page 21 Indicators MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D TIMER indicator (page 98) USB MEMORY indicator (page 75) Lights up when the Play Timer or Rec Lights up when the USB device is Timer is set, and flashes when the Sleep recognized. Timer is set.
- Page 22 (LCD). You can confirm contents and the Control Menu displayed on the TV screen in the LCD. To set the LCD, see “Setting the LCD (MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D only)” (page 34). Displays the text information. You can confirm contents and the Control Menu displayed on the TV screen.
- Page 23 MHC-GZR77D Lights up when the track or file Lights up during transfer or information is displayed. recording. (page 80) Lights up when the Karaoke mode is Indicates the tape playback direction. turned on. (page 92) (page 70) ...
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Page 24: Securely
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely MHC-GZR99D To satellite speaker (Right) To front speaker (Left) To subwoofer To satellite speaker (Left) AM loop antenna To wall outlet FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) To front speaker (Right) - Page 25 MHC-GZR88D To satellite speaker (Right) To front speaker (Left) To front speaker (Right) To satellite speaker (Left) AM loop antenna To wall outlet FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Continued...
- Page 26 MHC-GZR77D To front speaker (Right) To front speaker (Left) AM loop antenna To wall outlet FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
- Page 27 Satellite speakers FM/AM antennas (MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D only) Find a location and an orientation that Insert only the stripped provide good reception, and then set up portion of the speaker cords the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
- Page 28 Subwoofer Voltage selector (MHC-GZR99D only) For models with a voltage selector, set Insert only the stripped VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local portion of the speaker cords power line voltage. Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display.
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Page 29: Inserting Batteries
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. MHC-GZR99D only MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D only Continued... -
Page 30: Hooking Up The Tv
When carrying this system Hooking up the TV Perform the following procedure to Connect the video input jack of your protect the DVD mechanism. TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the Use buttons on the unit for the operation. supplied video cord. Press /... - Page 31 Do not connect unit). directly Press / to turn off the system. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “Sony For higher quality video images, use the DEMO” appears in the display. optional component video cords to connect Press / on the unit while holding...
- Page 32 Press or repeatedly to Changing the format of the select “VIDEO SETUP, ” then press video signal output from ENTER. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks The options for “VIDEO SETUP” appear. Progressive is a method for displaying TV images that reduces flickering and Press ...
- Page 33 Press or repeatedly to select Operating a Sony TV “YES. ” You can use the following buttons to The system outputs the progressive operate a Sony TV. These buttons have signal. When you select “NO, ” been marked in yellow. the system does not output the Press progressive signal.
- Page 34 Setting the LCD Setting the LCD The default setting is underlined. (MHC‑GZR99D/GZR88D PICTURE MODE Allows you to select options best suited only) for videos and pictures, respectively. STANDARD: For standard pictures. You can make adjustments to pictures Recommended for home entertainment. displayed in the LCD. VIVID: Enhances picture contrast and Use buttons on the unit and confirm sharpness.
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Page 35: Positioning The Speakers
Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw installation, natural calamity, etc. -
Page 36: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Performing “QUICK” setup Use buttons on the remote to set the clock. Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in Press / to turn on the system. “QUICK” setup. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in Press TIMER MENU. - Page 37 Press ENTER without loading a Press ENTER. disc. The setting is selected and “QUICK SETUP is complete. ” appears on the “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on TV screen. the TV screen. The system is ready for playback. If you want to change each setting individually, see “Using the Setup Menu”...
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Page 38: Using The "Theatre Sync Function
VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 8 COMPONENT 1 CLEAR COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 Note COMPONENT 4 This function is only for Sony TV series, however, some TV products may also not work. The selected TV’s input source is memorized into the remote. -
Page 39: Playing A Disc
Load a disc with the label side Disc facing up on the disc tray. To load additional discs, press DISC Playing a disc SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tray. Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restricted. - Page 40 Other operations Do this Select a folder Press +/ Do this repeatedly during Press . To resume Stop playback playback or when playback where you playback is paused. stopped the disc, press Press or Locate a point (or either quickly in fast during playback.
- Page 41 There may be some disturbance in the video Do this image. Replay the Press REPLAY Except for JPEG image files. You cannot previous scene during playback. select an audio track or file during Lock (Instant Search operation of MP3 files. Replay) DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD and video files only.
- Page 42 On Multi‑disc Resume Notes You cannot perform resume playback during (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) Shuffle Play or Program Play. This system can store the point where Resume playback may not work properly you stopped the playback of the disc with some discs.
- Page 43 1: MAIN+SUB: the main and sub Changing the language/sound sound of the audio track 1. 2: MAIN*: the main sound of the audio Press AUDIO repeatedly during track 2. 2: SUB*: the sub sound of the audio playback to select the desired track 2.
- Page 44 When playing a Super VCD: Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the functions (PBC Playback) audio track 1. (Version 2.0) 1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural). 1: 2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural).
- Page 45 Continue playback according to Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY the instructions on the menus. LIST” Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the VIDEO CD, as the operating procedure may differ This function is only available for DVD- depending on the VIDEO CD. Rs/-RWs in VR mode with a playlist Note created.
- Page 46 Searching for items on a disc by Press ENTER. “** (**)” change to “– – (**). ” the assigned numbers Press or repeatedly or the numeric buttons to select the title, track, folder or file, etc. You can search by different information If you make a mistake, press CLEAR recorded on a disc, such as title, track, to cancel the number.
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Page 47: Using Play Mode
To search for a particular point using Using play mode the time code (Time Search) (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR mode only) Creating your own program Press DISPLAY. (Program Play) Press or repeatedly to select (TIME). “T **:**:**” (elapsed playing time of You can make a program of up to 99 the current title) is selected. - Page 48 Press (or either or Press . on the unit). The cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). Program Play starts. When the Program Play ends, you can restart the same program by pressing ...
- Page 49 Notes Playing in random order When Program Play is activated, the (Shuffle Play) “REPEAT” setting is automatically changed to “ON” if the current setting is “ALL DISCS, ” “ONE DISC” or “TRACK. ” You cannot perform Program Play with VIDEO CDs during PBC playback.
- Page 50 When playing a DATA CD/DVD Playing repeatedly (Repeat (except for video files): Play) ON (MUSIC): all MP3 files in the selected folder on the current disc are played back randomly. When no folder is selected, the first folder is played back randomly. You can play the contents on a disc Press ENTER.
- Page 51 When playing a VIDEO CD or Notes AUDIO CD: You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly. OFF: does not play back repeatedly. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you cannot ALL DISCS: repeats all discs. perform Repeat Play.
- Page 52 Press or repeatedly to select Selecting a folder/file using the desired option, then press the on-screen display ENTER. When the desired option has already selected, press DVD/ TUNER MENU. A list of folders that contain the files Load a disc on the disc tray. of the selected file type appears on the “FOLDER LIST”...
- Page 53 Playing an image file: Playing a video file: Press PICTURE NAVI. Press ENTER. Thumbnail picture for the first “FILE LIST” appears. 16 JPEG image files in the selected folder is displayed. Press or repeatedly to select the desired video file, then press ENTER.
- Page 54 Other operations Notes The system can play back MP3 files and Do this JPEG image files. The system will play back any data with the extension “.mp3”, “.jpg” or Display Press “.jpeg” even if they are not in MP3 or JPEG the next or repeatedly.
- Page 55 The system may not play certain types of If the number of viewing times has been preset, JPEG image files (ex. a JPEG image file that is you can play back the DivX video files as many less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)). times as the preset number.
- Page 56 To specify the slide show speed Press or repeatedly to select “MUSIC/PHOTO”, then press ENTER. (JPEG image files only) When “MUSIC/PHOTO” has already Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to selected, press DVD/TUNER MENU. “MUSIC/PHOTO, ” press DISPLAY “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV twice.) screen.
- Page 57 To select a transition effect for image To select playback priority of the file files in the slide show type (JPEG image files only) You can select playback priority when mixed media (MP3 files, JPEG image files Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to or video files) are in the disc. “MUSIC/PHOTO”, press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. twice.) The Control Menu appears on the TV The Control Menu appears on the TV...
- Page 58 Adjusting the delay between Press ENTER. the picture and sound (“A/V Note SYNC”) Depending on the input stream, this function may not be effective. When the sound does not synchronize with the pictures on the screen, you can adjust the delay between the picture and sound.
- Page 59 Press or repeatedly to select Restricting playback “PARENTAL CONTROL, ” then of the disc (PARENTAL press ENTER. CONTROL) If you have not registered a password: The display for registering a new password appears on the TV screen. You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users.
- Page 60 Press or repeatedly to select Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric “LEVEL, ” then press ENTER. buttons, then press ENTER. The options for “LEVEL” appear on the TV screen. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV Press ...
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Page 61: Using The Setup Menu
If you forget your password Using the Setup Menu Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 59). By using the Setup Menu, you can make When you are asked to enter your various adjustments to items such as password, enter “199703”... -
Page 62: Setting The Language
Press or repeatedly to Press or repeatedly to select select the setup item from the the desired setting, then press displayed list, then press ENTER. ENTER. The setup item is selected. The setting is selected and setup is completed. - Page 63 AUDIO* Setting the TV screen (DVD VIDEO only) “VIDEO SETUP” Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ” the language given priority in the disc is Choose the settings according to the TV selected. you connected. The default setting is underlined.
- Page 64 PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT OUT) BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) Sets the progressive signal output from (Latin American model only) the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks Selects the black level (setup level) to on or off. for the video signals output from the OFF: Outputs interlace signals. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks.
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Page 65: Setting The Audio
Setting the audio Setting the system “SYSTEM SETUP” options “AUDIO SETUP” SCREEN SAVER Configure audio related settings. The screen saver will help prevent your The default setting is underlined. display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press any button (e.g., ) to AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range cancel the screen saver. -
Page 66: Setting The Speakers
DivX Setting the speakers Displays the registration code for this “SPEAKER SETUP” system. For more information, go to http://www. CONNECTION divx.com on the Internet. FRONT: YES MULTI-DISC RESUME SUBWOOFER (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) YES: Select this if you have connected the ON: Stores the resume playback point in subwoofer. -
Page 67: Listening To The Radio
For automatic scanning (MHC- GZR77D only): Tuner Press and hold TUNING +/ until the frequency indication changes and Listening to the radio then release. “AUTO” appears in the display. Scanning stops automatically when You can listen to a radio station either by a station is tuned in and “TUNED” selecting a preset station, or by manually lights up in the display. -
Page 68: Presetting A Radio Station
Press or repeatedly (or press Presetting a radio station the numeric buttons) to select the desired preset number. Tune in the desired station. Press ENTER. Press DVD/TUNER MENU. “Complete!” appears in the display. “Memory?” flashes in the display. The station is stored. - Page 69 Tips To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect an external antenna. When an FM stereo program has static noise, press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
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Page 70: Playing A Tape (Except For Latin American Models)
To play the reverse side, press the tape or the cassette holder. button again Select the tape direction. For MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D: Press OPTIONS on the unit repeatedly until “TAPE DIRECTION” appears. For MHC-GZR77D: Press OPTIONS on the unit, then press ... -
Page 71: Recording Onto A Tape (Except For Latin American Models)
Other operations Recording onto a Do this tape (except for Latin Stop playback Press . American models) Pause playback Press . Press again to resume playback. Press or . Fast-forward There are three ways to record on a TYPE or rewind I (normal) tape. Use the buttons on the unit for the Change sides Press operation. -
Page 72: Usb Device
Select the tape direction. Prepare the recording source. For MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D: For CD Synchro Recording: Press OPTIONS on the unit Press DVD and load the disc you repeatedly until “TAPE DIRECTION” want to record. If you have already loaded the disc, press DISC 1 ... -
Page 73: Start Recording
To stop recording Set the deck B to stand by for Press . recording. Notes For CD Synchro Recording: CD Synchro Recording is not available with Press REC TO TAPE. DVDs. If the play mode is set to Shuffle You cannot listen to other sources while Play, Program Play or Repeat Play, recording. -
Page 74: With This System
Always turn off the system before removing the USB device. Removing the USB device USB Device while the system is on may corrupt the data on the USB device. Before using the USB Compatibility with all encoding/writing software, recording devices, and recording device with this system media cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 75: To A Usb Device
You can easily transfer all the music on a Transferring music disc to a USB device (USB TRANSFER). You can also transfer a single audio track from a disc to a USB or file during playback (REC1). device Connect the USB device to the (USB) port. You can connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port on the unit and... - Page 76 Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly Start transferring. to select “DVD” (or press DVD on Press ENTER. Transferring starts. the unit), then load the disc you When the transfer is completed, want to transfer. access to the USB device and the disc If you have loaded the disc, press player stops automatically.
- Page 77 Press or repeatedly to select Select the tracks you want to (USB TRANSFER), then transfer. press ENTER. For AUDIO CD: The options for “USB TRANSFER” Press or repeatedly to select the appear on the TV screen. track, then press ENTER.
- Page 78 To return to the previous display For DATA CD/DVD: Press or repeatedly to select Press RETURN. the MP3 files or folders, then press ENTER. To erase audio files or folders from the The MP3 files or folders are marked. USB device To cancel the selection, press ENTER You can erase audio files or folders on the again.
- Page 79 Folder and file generation rules Notes When transferring music from a CD, the When first transferring music to the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files. USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is created When transferring music from an MP3 disc, directly below the “ROOT” folder. MP3 files are transferred with the same bit Folders and files are generated within this rate as the original MP3 files.
- Page 80 Press REC TO USB on the unit. Recording analog “Please Wait” appears and the display audio to a USB device cycles between “Free xx.x GB” (free space on the USB device) and “Push Enter. ” You can record the sound from analog The USB device stands by for audio sources.
- Page 81 To mark track numbers Note Recording stops automatically when: You can mark the track numbers during you change the function. recording of any source. you change the band. Press REC TO USB on the unit at the you turn off the system. point you want to add a track mark.
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Page 82: Playing A File Of The Usb Device
Press DISPLAY when playback Playing a file of the is stopped. USB device The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. See “Compatible devices with this Press or repeatedly to select system” (page 134) for a list of USB (MEDIA), then press devices that can be connected to this system. - Page 83 Playing an image file: Press or repeatedly to select Press PICTURE NAVI. a folder. Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected Playing a folder: folder is displayed. Press (or either or on the unit).
- Page 84 Other operations Playing a video file: Press ENTER. Do this “FILE LIST” appears. Display Press the next or repeatedly. previous page of “TRACK LIST, ” “FOLDER LIST” or “FILE LIST” Press repeatedly Playback the next folder of until the last file of the Press ...
- Page 85 To remove the USB device To specify the slide show speed (JPEG image files only) Press to stop playback. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Press to turn off the system. Control Menu for JPEG image files appears on the TV screen. Remove the USB device. Press or repeatedly to select Notes (INTERVAL), then press ENTER.
- Page 86 To select a transition effect for image Playing in random order files in the slide show (Shuffle Play) (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the You can play back the files on the USB Control Menu for JPEG image files device in random order. Each time you appears on the TV screen. perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differ.
- Page 87 Notes Press or repeatedly to select Shuffle Play is canceled when: the desired setting. you remove the USB device. MEMORY: repeats all the folders you turn off the system. on the USB device. you change the function. ...
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Page 88: Selecting The Playback Source
You cannot select the playback source or transferring destination during playback or transferring. Stop playback or transferring, When listening to music from a Sony and then select the playback source or Ericsson mobile phone (W302 / W595 / transferring destination. -
Page 89: Adjusting The Sound
Preset effect options Sound Adjustment Effect Category ROCK Standard music sources Adjusting the sound JAZZ DANCE Do this SOUL Reinforce the Press GROOVE on TECHNO sound the unit. Each time HIP HOP you press the button, MP3 EQ MP3 files the display changes as USER EQ 1, User equalizer setting follow:... -
Page 90: Selecting The Sound Field
Press / to adjust the level or Press / to select a user equalizer number (1 3) for the select surround effect you want. equalizer setting (“MEMORY EQ-1” through “MEMORY EQ-3”) you want to store. Press ENTER. This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you selected in step 5. - Page 91 The sound output from the satellite speakers is the same as that from the front speakers VIRTUAL B* (MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D only). Creates 1 set of virtual surround speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual surround speakers.
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Page 92: Singing Along: Karaoke
AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD, MP files: Singing along: Karaoke The audio setting automatically changes to “1/L” and the system outputs the left channel audio. If you want to hear vocal: Press AUDIO repeatedly to select You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the another audio channel. - Page 93 Notes Changing the key (Key Control) The sound input from the microphone is not output from the DVD DIGITAL OUT jack. Karaoke mode is automatically turned off You can change the key to suit your vocal when: range, except when the system is in stop ...
- Page 94 Playing Karaoke with any Selecting the vocals (Vocal stereo disc (“Karaoke Pon”) Select) You can enjoy Karaoke with a stereo- recorded disc, even if it is a non-Karaoke When playing a DVD with the “Dolby disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals. Digital Karaoke”...
- Page 95 Notes Press or repeatedly to select When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function the desired vocal channel. works only with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format. The output channel changes as follows. Depending on the disc, you may not be able to change the guide vocal channel.
- Page 96 Selecting the scoring mode Start playing the music. (Score Mode) Press SCORE before singing a song in Karaoke mode. When Karaoke mode is turned on, you The previous highest score appears can use the scoring mode. on the TV screen and the display Your score is calculated by comparing changes as follows according to the your voice with the music source.
- Page 97 Notes The highest score is reset when the system is turned off. The “SCORE MODE” function may be canceled when certain remote buttons are pressed. In some cases, you may not be able to use the scoring mode. The “SCORE MODE”...
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Page 98: Using The Timers
Prepare the sound source. Other Operations For Play Timer: Prepare the sound source, and Using the timers then press VOLUME +/ (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the volume. The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate both the Play Timer For Rec Timer: and the Rec Timer at the same time. - Page 99 Press to turn off the system. Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop When you set the Rec Timer, the system turns on 90 seconds before playback or recording. the preset time. When you set the Play Timer, the system turns on 30 Select the sound source when seconds before the preset time.
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Page 100: Changing The Display
To cancel the timer Changing the display Press TIMER MENU. “TIMER SELECT?” flashes in the display. Turning off the display Press ENTER. Power Saving Mode Press or repeatedly to select The demonstration display and the clock “TIMER OFF. ” display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during Press ENTER. - Page 101 Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes from Select the illumination setting. … For MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D: Disc information Press OPTIONS on the unit Clock display (for 8 seconds) repeatedly until “ILLUMINATION”...
- Page 102 Checking the total playing time and When a chapter other than above titles condition is played back Elapsed playing time of the current Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when title playback is stopped. Remaining time of the current title Each time you press TIME/TEXT, the ...
- Page 103 The current track number and the current Viewing information about the index number (for a disc without PBC) or the current scene number (for a disc with PBC) disc in the on-screen display are displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to the elapsed playing time.
- Page 104 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- When playing MP files or video files R/-RW in VR mode: on a DATA CD/DVD: Elapsed playing time of the current Elapsed playing time of the current file title and folder/file name* ...
- Page 105 Displaying the audio information of Checking the date information of JPEG the disc image files (DVD VIDEO and video files only) When “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the When you press AUDIO repeatedly JPEG image files, you can check the date during playback, the format of the information in the Control menu by current audio signal is displayed on the pressing DISPLAY during playback.
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Page 106: Components
MHC-GZR88D Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Rear panel MHC-GZR99D MHC-GZR77D... - Page 107 VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks DVD DIGITAL OUT jack Connect the audio output jacks of an Connect the digital optical input jack optional component (such as VCR or of an optional digital component satellite tuner). (such as amplifier). You can enjoy 5.1 channel sound, if the connected ...
- Page 108 Listening to a connected VCR or Enjoying the multi channel satellite tuner sound with the optional amplifier Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly (or press VIDEO/SAT on the unit) Connect the digital optical cord. to select “VIDEO” or “SAT. ” See “Hooking up optional components”...
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Page 109: Troubleshooting
Is the voltage selector set correctly to If the problem persists after doing all match the local power line voltage? of the above, consult your nearest Sony (For models with a voltage selector dealer. only) If the STANDBY indicator flashes The clock or timer setting is canceled. - Page 110 The timer does not function. The headphones are connected to the Check the timer setting and set the PHONES jack. correct time (page 98). Check the speaker connections Cancel the Sleep Timer function. (page 24). There is no audio output during Rec The remote does not function.
- Page 111 Check that the subwoofer is connected connected to the VIDEO/SAT AUDIO securely and correctly. IN L/R jacks is distorted. For MHC-GZR99D, check that the If “VIDEO” appears in the display SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit is when you press VIDEO/SAT on the lit.
- Page 112 Resume playback has been selected. on the unit to eject the disc. Press twice. Then, press (or Consult your nearest Sony dealer. either or on the unit) to start playback (page 40). Playback does not start.
- Page 113 The DATA CD/DVD (MP file/JPEG For MP3 files and JPEG image files, the image file/DivX video file/MPEG DATA CD/DVD contains a video file. video file) cannot be played back. The MPEG4 video file does not have The DATA CD is not recorded in a the extension “.mp4”...
- Page 114 Symbols (< > * +, ? / [ ] \ _) The following problems may have Other characters appear as “” for occurred. MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D, or “_” for The USB device is full. MHC-GZR77D. The number of files and folders on the USB device has reached the The surround effect is difficult to hear upper limit.
- Page 115 USB device for how to deal with the USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. contact your nearest Sony dealer. Continued...
- Page 116 Turn off the system and problem. If the problem persists, reconnect the USB device, then turn contact your nearest Sony dealer. on the system and check if “USB Are you using a supported USB MEMORY” lights up.
- Page 117 The memory capacity is excessive. problem. If the problem persists, The file size is extremely large. contact your nearest Sony dealer. The internal memory is fragmented. Thus, we recommend following these “Data error” appears on the display guidelines.
- Page 118 Play does not start from the first file. The MP3 file is not stored in MP3 Set the play mode to Normal Play (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) format. mode. The WMA file stored in WMA DRM/ WMA Lossless/WMA PRO cannot be Files cannot be played back.
- Page 119 Picture Even if your TV is compatible with progressive format (525p/625p) There is no picture. signals, the image may be affected The “VIDEO/SAT” function is when you set to progressive format. In selected, but there is no input signal. this case, set to interlace format (the default setting) (page 32).
- Page 120 The aspect ratio of the TV screen The angles cannot be changed. cannot be changed even though Multi-angles are not recorded on the you can set “TV TYPE” under “VIDEO DVD VIDEO being played back. SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you ...
- Page 121 The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape heads” Press / to turn off the system. (page 129)). Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “Sony The tape does not record. DEMO” appears in the display. No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
- Page 122 If the system still does not operate Press or repeatedly to select properly after performing the (SETUP), then press ENTER. above measures or other troubles Press or repeatedly to select not described above occur, reset the “CUSTOM, ” then press ENTER. system as follows: The Setup Menu appears. Use buttons on the unit to reset the Press ...
- Page 123 When the self-diagnosis function Although this is not a malfunction and is activated to prevent the system for Sony service use only, normal system from malfunctioning, a 5-character operation will not be possible. Turn off service number (e.g. C 13 50) with a...
- Page 124 The MPEG4 video file has the For MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D, messages extension “.mp4” or “.m4v, ” but is not similar to the following, or more detailed in MP4 format.
- Page 125 INVALID NOT SUPPORTED You have pressed an invalid button. An unsupported USB device is connected. JPEG A JPEG image file is being played back. OFF TIME NG! The on time and off time of Play Timer or NO AUDIO Rec Timer is the same. There is no audio file in the selected folder.
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Page 126: Precautions
READING Precautions The system is reading information of the disc. Some buttons are not available. Notes on discs The system is recognizing the USB Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning device. cloth from the center out to the edge. ... - Page 127 Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/- Notes on Multi Session disc RW/+R/+RW If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD format, only the first session In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD- will be played back. Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played back on this system due to the recording ...
- Page 128 On operating voltage On heat buildup Before operating the system, check that the Heat buildup on the unit during operation is operating voltage of the unit is identical with normal and is not cause for alarm. the voltage of your local power supply. ...
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Page 129: Specifications
240 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models) To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. MHC-GZR99D Power output (rated): About a tape longer than 90 minutes 135 W + 135 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1%... - Page 130 RMS output power (reference): Use only the supplied speaker 180 W+ 180 W (per channel at 6 Ω, SS-GZR77D. 1 kHz, 10% THD) SATELLITE SPEAKER (MHC-GZR99D/ GZR88D only): Inputs Use only the supplied speaker VIDEO/SAT VIDEO IN (phono jack): SS-RSX99D.
- Page 131 Approx. 4.8 kg 531 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Satellite speaker (SS-RSX99D) for 530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning MHC-GZR99D/GZR88D interval) Speaker system: Other models: 1-way, Bass reflex 531 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning...
- Page 132 AM loop antenna (1) Speaker system: FM lead antenna (1) Subwoofer system, Bass reflex Video cord (1) Speaker unit Speaker foot (MHC-GZR99D (20), Subwoofer: 200 mm, cone type MHC-GZR88D (16), MHC-GZR77D Rated impedance: 6 ohms (8)) Dimensions (w/h/d): Speaker cords (2) (MHC-GZR99D/ Approx.
- Page 133 DivX File extension: .avi/.divx Video codec: DivX video Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX) Frame rate: 30 fps Resolution: 720 × 576 Audio codec: MP3 MPEG File format: MP4 File Format File extension: .mp4/.m4v Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile (AVC is not compatible.) Bitrate: 4 Mbps Frame rate: 30 fps Resolution: 720 ×...
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Page 134: This System
Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone Compatible devices Product name Model name with this system ® W302 / W350i / Walkman W380i / W580i / phone You can use the following devices on this W595 / W660i / system. W710i / W760i / W850i / W880i / Verified Sony USB devices... - Page 135 Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone Connect to this system with the power of the mobile phone on. When connecting to this system, set the data transfer mode of your mobile phone to File Transfer (Mass Storage). For details, refer to the operation manual supplied with the mobile phone.
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Page 136: Display
Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2* Control Menu display off Control Menu display 1 ... - Page 137 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 0)/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 0) Selects the title, scene or track to be played back. [CHAPTER] (page 0)/[INDEX] Selects the chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page 0) Selects the track or audio file to be played back.
- Page 138 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT] (page 0, 87) Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all files/all folders) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 8) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [SETUP] (page , 1) QUICK...
- Page 139 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] (page 7, 8) Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page , , 7, 8) Selects the data type (audio file, JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 file and JPEG image file) to be played back.
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Page 140: Playback Priority Of File Types
Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the “MEDIA” setting. File type on “MEDIA” setting a disc or USB VIDEO MUSIC/ MUSIC PHOTO device PHOTO Disc Disc Disc/USB Disc/USB device device device Video files only Video files Video files Video files... -
Page 141: Language Code List
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515... - Page 142 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379...
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Page 143: Glossary
“Dolby Digital Karaoke” format Glossary (DVD VIDEO only) The Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using Auto Pause 5 channels, can also contain the An automatic pause according to the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format signal encoded on the disc while playing which is specialized for Karaoke. In a VIDEO CD. - Page 144 DVD VIDEO DVD+RW A disc that contains up to 8 hours of A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable moving pictures even though its diameter and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a is the same as an AUDIO CD. The data recording format that is comparable to capacity of a single-layer and single- the DVD VIDEO format.
- Page 145 Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) Parental Control The Interlace format is the NTSC A function of the DVD VIDEO to limit standard method for displaying TV playback of the disc by the age of the images at 30 frames per second. Each users according to the limitation level in frame is scanned twice-alternately each country.
- Page 146 Region Code VIDEO CD This system is used to protect copyrights. A compact disc that contains moving A region code is allocated on each DVD pictures. system or DVD VIDEO according to The picture data uses the MPEG 1 the sales region. Each region code is format, one of the worldwide standards shown on the unit as well as on the disc for digital compression technology.
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Page 147: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 63 DATE 138 Karaoke 92 4:3 LETTER BOX 63 Demonstration 100 KARAOKE MODE 92, 139 4:3 PAN SCAN 63 DivX 66, 143 Karaoke Pon 94 5.1 Channel Surround 105, Dolby Digital 143 Key Control 93 DTS 143 SCORE MODE 96, 139 DVD 7, 8 VOCAL SELECT 94, 139... - Page 148 ORIGINAL 45, 137 SCENE 137 Usable discs 7 OSD 62 Scene 146 USB 74 Other Component Hookup SCREEN SAVER 65 USB device 75 SETUP 138 USB TRANSFER 76, 77, 139 Setup Menu 61 SHUFFLE 49, 86, 137 Shuffle Play 49, 86 PARENTAL CONTROL 59 VIDEO CD 7, 146 Sleep Timer 98...
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Page 149: Notice
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are otherwise authorized by Macrovision. registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony prohibited. Corporation. This system incorporates Dolby Digital and Digital Surround System. - Page 150 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”) AND/OR (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON- COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS...