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- Page 1 2-584-727-11(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GNV111D MHC-GNV99D ©2005 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 NERGY registered mark. As an E ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the E guidelines for energy efficiency. The following caution label is located inside the apparatus.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ... 5 Playable discs... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 9 Positioning the speakers... 13 Setting the clock... 14 Performing QUICK SETUP ... 14 Disc – Playback Loading a disc ... 16 Playing a disc ... 16 —... - Page 4 ... 66 Selecting the sound field... 67 Flashing sound effect ... 68 — SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment... 69 (MHC-GNV111D only) Listening to the sound in another room... 70 (MHC-GNV111D only) Singing along: Karaoke... 70 Mixing and recording sounds...
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Page 5: About This Manual
About this manual • The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GNV111D and MHC-GNV99D. In this manual, the MHC-GNV111D is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. The MHC-GNV111D consists of: – Tuner/DVD player/Stereo cassette deck/Amplifier (unit) – Speaker System •... -
Page 6: Playable Discs
Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back. List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD AUDIO CD CD-R/CD-RW The “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” logos are trademarks. - Page 7 Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can playback on this system Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play back DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region code. DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be played back on this system.
- Page 8 Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type. Disc type You can VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving without PBC pictures) as well as music.
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Page 9: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 100). AM loop antenna Surround speaker (Right) Front speaker (Right) FM lead antenna Center speaker Unit Surround speaker (Left) - Page 10 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals as shown below. Grey MHC-GNV99D (SS-RSV99D) only Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the...
- Page 11 When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. When connecting a video deck Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do not connect this unit to the TV through the video deck.
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Page 12: Attaching The Speaker Pads
Operating a Sony TV You can use the following orange printing buttons to operate a Sony TV. To use the buttons with orange printing, press TV and the button you want simultaneously. Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV’s input... -
Page 13: Positioning The Speakers
45° (not supplied) Surround speaker (Left) Listener For MHC-GNV111D There are 2 different ways to place the speakers. To enjoy and create a party environment, we recommend that you place your speakers as shown in Example 1. Example 1 Place the speakers at an equal distance (A) from your listening position as shown below. -
Page 14: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU. The hour indication flashes in the display. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes in the display. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute. - Page 15 Press M or m repeatedly to select a language, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and the “SCREEN SETUP” display appears in the on-screen display. The language options are different depending on the area. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: 4:3 LETTER BOX BACKGROUND:...
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Page 16: Disc - Playback
Disc – Playback Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it on the... -
Page 17: Other Operations
When playing an AUDIO CD: Disc tray Track number number Disc playing Disc presence indicator indicator When playing an MP3 audio track: Disc tray Track number number Disc playing Disc presence indicator indicator When playing a DivX video file (in DATA DVD): Disc tray Elapsed... -
Page 18: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped The Disc
Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc — Resume Play DATA DVD This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume from that point. Resume Play is not canceled when you turn off the system except for MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files. -
Page 19: Playing In Random Order
Playing in random order — Shuffle Play You can play back the tracks on the current disc in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differs. Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display. -
Page 20: Playing Repeatedly
Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play DATA DVD You can play back all the titles, tracks, files or a single title, chapter, track or file on a disc repeatedly. You can set the Shuffle Play to “ON” during Program Play is set to “ON”. Press DISPLAY during playback. -
Page 21: Creating Your Own Program
Notes • You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT repeatedly. • “REPEAT” lights up in the display when the Repeat Play setting is “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC”, “TITLE”, “ALBUM” or “ON”. • “REPEAT1” lights up in the display when the Repeat Play setting is “CHAPTER”, “TRACK”... - Page 22 Press The cursor moves to the track row “T” (in this case, “01”). PROGRAM ALL CLEAR – – 1. TRACK – – 2. TRACK – – 3. TRACK – – 4. TRACK – – 5. TRACK – – 6. TRACK –...
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Page 23: Playing Dvd Videos Using The Menu
Playing DVD VIDEOs using the menu Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help you enjoy the DVD VIDEOs. You can play back DVD VIDEOs using these menus on the TV screen. Using TOP MENU A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections of picture or music feature called “title”. -
Page 24: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Version 2.0)
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Version 2.0) — PBC Playback You can use PBC (Playback Control) menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc. Press H (or nN on the unit) to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Version 2.0). -
Page 25: About Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files What is MP3/JPEG? MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the system can play back You can play back DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/ CD-Rs/CD-RWs) that contains MP3 audio tracks in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 and JPEG image files. - Page 26 Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as follows: x Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 ROOT Album MP3 audio tracks or...
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Page 27: Playing Data Cds With Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files
• When playing the DATA CD (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) containing both MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, select “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” from Control Menu when the TOC reading of the disc is finished. If you want to play back – both the MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, set “MODE (MP3, JPEG)”... - Page 28 To play back the next or previous MP3 audio track Press . or > repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) during playback. Note You can select the next album by pressing > repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise) until the last track of the current album, then press >...
- Page 29 Playing a JPEG image file Load a DATA CD with JPEG image files on the disc tray. The list of the albums appears in the on-screen display. Press M or m repeatedly to select an album you want, then press PICTURE NAVI.
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Page 30: Playing Mp3 Audio Tracks And Jpeg Image Files As A Slide Show With Sound
Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound You can play back a slide show with sound by first placing both JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album on a DATA CD. Load a DATA CD on the disc tray. - Page 31 Tips • You can also change the slide show speed (page 31) and effect (page 31) while viewing JPEG image files. • If you want to play back a slide show with the same audio track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 20). Specifying the slide show speed (JPEG image file only)
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Page 32: Enjoying Divx ® Video Files
® Enjoying DivX DATA DVD (Except for Latin American models) About DivX Video Files ® DivX is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product ® is an official DivX Certified product. You can play back DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that the system can play back... -
Page 33: To Stop Playback
Playing a DivX video file Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with DivX video files on the disc tray. The list of the albums appears in the on-screen display. M Y F A V O U R I T E S 1 ( 2 ) H A W A I I 2 0 0 4 V E N U S... -
Page 34: Searching For A Particular Point On A Disc
Searching for a particular point on a disc — Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame DATA DVD You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse —... -
Page 35: Using The On-Screen Display To Search For A Title/Chapter/Scene/Track/ Index/Album/File
Using the on-screen display to search for a title/chapter/scene/track/ index/album/file DATA DVD You can search a title (DVD VIDEO and DVD- RW in VR mode), chapter (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR mode), track (AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks), scene (VIDEO CD), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files) and file (JPEG image files and DivX video... -
Page 36: Time Search
Press ENTER. “** (**)” change to “– – (**)”. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press M or m repeatedly or numeric buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc number you want to search. -
Page 37: Searching By Scene
Searching by scene — Picture Navigation You can view the first scene of each track (VIDEO CD and Super VCD), each chapter (DVD VIDEO) or each title (DVD VIDEO) and find the track, chapter or title you want quickly. For DVD VIDEO, press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select “CHAPTER VIEWER”... -
Page 38: Disc - Various Functions
Disc – Various functions Changing the sound/ subtitle/language DATA DVD Changing the sound You can select the audio format you want while playing a DVD VIDEO or DivX video file recorded in multiple audio format. If the DVD VIDEO or DivX video file is recorded in Multilingual tracks, you can also change the language. -
Page 39: Displaying The Subtitles
Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD VIDEO and DivX video files only) When you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the audio signal format of the disc are displayed in the on-screen display. x When playing a DVD VIDEO For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO. - Page 40 Changing the on-screen display language, DVD menu language and audio track auto selection mode — LANGUAGE SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display. Press M or m repeatedly to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. The options for “SETUP”...
- Page 41 x TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play back a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. No priority given.
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Page 42: Adjusting The Angle/Image
Adjusting the angle/image Changing the angles You can change the viewing angle while playing a DVD VIDEO on which various angles (multi- angles) for a scene are recorded. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or the right window of the train without having the train’s... - Page 43 • 16:9 • 4:3 LETTER BOX • 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. x COLOR SYSTEM (Except for Latin American and Russian models) Select the color system when you play back a VIDEO CD.
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Page 44: Adjusting The Delay Time Between The Picture And Sound
x BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) (Latin American models only) Select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select “BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)” when the system outputs progressive signal. Set the black level of the output signal to the standard level. -
Page 45: Restricting Playback Of The Disc
Restricting playback of the disc — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ PARENTAL CONTROL You can set 2 kinds of playback restrictions for the disc you want. • Custom Parental Control You can set playback restrictions so that the system will not play back inappropriate discs. •... - Page 46 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears in the on-screen display and the screen returns to the Control Menu. If you make a mistake entering your password Press < before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
- Page 47 Press M or m repeatedly to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear in the on-screen display. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) 1 8 ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 PLAYER PASSWORD Press M or m repeatedly to select...
- Page 48 Press M or m repeatedly to select “LEVEL”, then press ENTER. The options for “LEVEL” appear in the on- screen display. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: Press M or m repeatedly to select the level you want, then press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is completed. The lower the value, the more strict the limitation.
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Page 49: Speaker Settings
Area code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362... - Page 50 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SIZE” or “DISTANCE”, then press ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select the setup item, then press ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select or set a setting, then press ENTER. Note You cannot perform SPEAKER SETUP when you connect headphones or microphones to the unit.
- Page 51 x DISTANCE The default setting for the speakers distance in relation to the listening position is shown below. 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m 3.0m Be sure to change the value in the Control Menu when you move the speakers. When you set the distance using the QUICK SETUP (page 14), the settings are automatically displayed.
- Page 52 Adjusting the speaker volume and level Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display in the on-screen display. Press M or m repeatedly to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. The options for “SETUP” appear in the on-screen display.
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Page 53: Using The Theatre Sync Function
Using the THEATRE SYNC function THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, changes the system’s function to “DVD” and then switches the TV’s input source you set with one button. Preparing for the THEATRE SYNC function Register the TV’s input source connected to this... -
Page 54: Changing The Format Of The Video Signal From Component Video Out Jacks
The transmission time from the remote is selected. Notes • This function is only available for Sony TV series. • If distance between TV and this unit is too far, this function may not work. Install the unit near the TV. - Page 55 About DVD VIDEO software types and the conversion method The software of DVD VIDEO can be divided into 2 types: • Film-based software Film-based software is derived from the film and displays the images at 24 frames per second. • Video-based software Video-based software is derived from TV, such as dramas and sitcoms and displays images at 30 frames or 60 fields per second.
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Page 56: 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 items are displayed in Control Menu. Control Menu Items TITLE (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR mode only) SCENE (VIDEO CD with PBC playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD without PBC playback only) - Page 57 Control Menu Items PROGRAM (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) SHUFFLE (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) Plays back the track in random order. VOCAL* (DVD VIDEO, AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) VOCAL SELECT* (DVD VIDEO, AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) MODE (MP3, JPEG) (MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files only) INTERVAL (JPEG image files only)
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Page 58: System Setup Item List
System setup item list You can set the following items in the following menus. The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 40) Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. MENU Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. -
Page 59: Tuner
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the frequency of your favourite stations manually. - Page 60 Press ENTER. A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Press PRESET +/– repeatedly (or turn PRESET +/– on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) to select the preset number you want. Press ENTER. “Complete!”...
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Page 61: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset radio station — Preset Tuning Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them first (see “Presetting radio stations”... -
Page 62: Tape - Playback
Tape – Playback Loading a tape Push (Z A) or according to its direction to open the selected deck. Load a tape into Deck A or B. With the side you want to play back or record facing forward Push the center of the tape lid to close the deck. -
Page 63: Tape - Recording
Other operations Do this Press x. Stop playback Press X. Press X again to resume Pause playback playback. Fast-forward or Press m or M (or turn m M on the unit clockwise or rewind counterclockwise). To return to normal playback, press H (or nN on the unit). -
Page 64: Recording On A Tape Manually
To stop recording Press x. Notes • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. • When you press CD SYNC, the sound field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE , PLII MUSIC or V.M.DIM. -
Page 65: Sound Adjustment
Notes • When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE, PLII MUSIC or V.M.DIM. • When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound field is changed to HP 2CH if the current sound field is HP VIRTUAL. -
Page 66: Selecting The Preset Effect
Selecting the preset effect Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select the preset effect you want. Preset effect options Effect Category ROCK Standard music sources JAZZ DANCE SOUL TECHNO HIP HOP MP3 EQ MP3 audio tracks FLAT... -
Page 67: Selecting The Sound Field
Performs DCS (Digital Cinema Sound) decoding. The source recorded in 2 channels is decoded into 5.1 channels. • LINK: MHC-GNV111D only Reproduces the surround sound channels and center sound channel from the front sound channels output with different output levels. -
Page 68: Flashing Sound Effect
Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to change the sound flash speed (1 ~ 20). Tips • MHC-GNV111D only • The power illuminator will synchronize with the Flashing sound effect You can activate the X-ROUND and SOUND FLASH effect simultaneously. -
Page 69: Creating A Party Environment
Creating a party environment (MHC-GNV111D only) You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see “Positioning the... -
Page 70: (Mhc-Gnv111D Only) Listening To The Sound In Another Room
Listening to the sound in another room (MHC-GNV111D only) You can select the speakers you want to turn on. Press SPEAKERS on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t... - Page 71 To adjust microphone echo Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to MIN. Notes • You can also turn on the Karaoke Mode by pressing KARAOKE MODE.
- Page 72 Press M or m repeatedly to select the key you want. The key is changed. Notes • You can also change the “KEY CONTROL” setting by pressing KEY CONTROL 2 to reduce the key and KEY CONTROL # to increase the key when Karaoke Mode is turned on.
- Page 73 Dolby Digital Karaoke format Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment.
- Page 74 x When playing a DVD VIDEO 1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2) 1 (Guide vocal 1) 2 (Guide vocal 2) x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD L+R (same sound is output from both speakers) STEREO (The standard stereo sound) x When playing a Super VCD 1:L+R 1:STEREO (The stereo sound of the...
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Page 75: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Mixing and recording sounds You can “mix” sounds from any one of the function and singing or speaking into a microphone. The mixed sound can be recorded into a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. -
Page 76: Timer
Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: 90min t 80min t 70min t …... - Page 77 Press repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) until the music source you want appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t TUNER y DVD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T Press ENTER.
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Page 78: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Timer recording radio programs You can record from a preset radio station from a specified time. To make timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 59) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock”... -
Page 79: Turning Off The Display
Notes • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. • If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is turned on or “STANDBY”... -
Page 80: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
The display changes as follows: SPECTRUM 1 SPECTRUM OFF SPECTRUM 4 Press ENTER. MHC-GNV111D only When X-ROUND mode is selected Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select “X-POSITION”. The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display. Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want. -
Page 81: Changing The Power Illuminator
Changing the power illuminator Press ILLUMINATION on the unit repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF Notes... - Page 82 x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC function Elapsed playing time of the current scene t 2)7) Title of the disc x When playing a Super VCD without PBC function Elapsed playing time of the current track t Title 2)6) of the disc x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio...
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Page 83: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display
Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time of the disc. You can also check the disc title, track title and file title recorded on the disc. -
Page 84: Checking The Date Information Of Jpeg Image Files
Checking the date information of JPEG image files (JPEG image file only) You can check the date information during playback when Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files. Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears in the on-screen display. -
Page 85: 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. TV or satellite tuner From the audio output jacks of the TV or satellite tuner From the audio and video output jacks of the VCR TV or Projector To the component... - Page 86 The effect may be limited or noise may occur depending on the connected subwoofer or the type of music being played back. For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer. H AUDIO OUT jacks Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio input jacks of an optional component (such as VCR) to these jacks.
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Page 87: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a connected TV or satellite tuner Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 85. Press TV/SAT. To switch between the “TV” and “SAT”... -
Page 88: Recording Audio Signal On A Connected Component
Recording audio signal on a connected component Recording the audio signal on a connected component Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 85. Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with connected component. Recording the audio and video signals from a VIDEO CD into a video tape Connect optional audio cords from the... -
Page 89: Troubleshooting
Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. - Page 90 Disc Player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Load the disc correctly. • Always close the disc tray by pressing Z OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit.
- Page 91 Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer. Playback does not start. • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded.
- Page 92 The JPEG image file cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”. •...
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Page 93: Tape Deck
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you play back a wide picture. • The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO. •... -
Page 94: Self-Diagnosis Function
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the system (XX is a has performed the self-diagnosis number) function. • Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-character service number. Example: E 61 10... -
Page 95: Messages
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the front panel display during operation. Disc Cannot Play • A disc that cannot be played back was inserted. • A disc with unsupported region code was inserted. No Disc There is no disc on the disc tray. -
Page 96: Additional Information
• Before you move the unit, make sure that all discs are removed from the unit. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. - Page 97 Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
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Page 98: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section MHC-GNV111D The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) Front speaker: 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Center speaker: 50 W (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) - Page 99 Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I tape Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner...
- Page 100 General Power requirements Australian model: Mexican model: Saudi Arabian models: Other models: Power consumption MHC-GNV111D MHC-GNV99D Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GNV111D HCD-GNV99D Mass (Approx.) HCD-GNV111D HCD-GNV99D Supplied accessories: Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60 Hz 120 –...
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Page 101: Language Code List
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1186 1028 Abkhazian 1194 1032 Afrikaans 1196 1039 Amharic 1203 1044 Arabic 1209 1045 Assamese 1217 1051 Aymara 1226 1052 Azerbaijani 1229 1053 Bashkir 1233... -
Page 102: Glossary
Glossary Album Section of a music or picture piece on a DATA CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters. ® DivX Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc. - Page 103 DVD VIDEO A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a AUDIO CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD VIDEO, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a AUDIO CD.
- Page 104 Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVD VIDEOs. Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out.
- Page 105 Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on an AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. Disc Structure Title of DVD VIDEO Chapter Disc Structure of Track VIDEO CD or AUDIO...
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Page 106: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
SLOW ql (34) X (pause) qf (11, 17, 63) x (stop) qg (17, 18, 24, 28, 30, 60, 63–65, 75, 78, 91, 94) Z A (Eject A) ed (62, 63) B Z (Eject B) w; (62, 63) * MHC-GNV111D only... - Page 107 Top Panel Front Panel...
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Page 108: Remote Control
The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, VOLUME + and H buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system. This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For details, see “Operating a Sony TV” on page 12.