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- Page 1 4-412-606-12(1) Mini HI-FI Getting Started Component System Disc Tuner Operating Instructions USB Device Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-GPX8/GPX7/GPX5...
- Page 2 WARNING • “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do are registered trademarks of Sony not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Corporation. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Precautions ........ 32 Receiving RDS broadcasts..15 Specifications ......33 USB Device Before using the USB device with this system......16 In this manual, the MHC-GPX8 is used Transferring music .....16 for illustration purpose unless stated Playing a file ......19 otherwise. Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ....21... -
Page 4: Guide To Parts And Controls
This manual mainly explains operations using the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote control having the same or similar names. Unit * MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only. ** The button has a protruding line. Press on the protruding line when using this button. - Page 5 Remote control RM-AMU140 Remote control sensor Disc tray Display panel BAND Unit: DJ CONTROL/MASTER VOLUME Adjust the volume. Adjust the DJ EFFECT level (page 22). You cannot use this knob to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is activated. Remote control: VOLUME +/–* Adjust the volume.
- Page 6 Change the illumination pattern on the SEARCH unit and the lighting pattern on the Enter or exit search mode. speakers*. * MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only OPTIONS BASS BAZUCA (page 21) Enter or exit option menus. Turn the BASS BAZUCA on or off.
- Page 7 TUNER MEMORY (page 15) Preset the radio station. PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD, MP3 disc or a USB device (page 13, 20). Select the tuning mode (page 14). DISPLAY Change the information on the display panel.
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Page 8: Getting Started
ANTENNA 3 To satellite speaker (right) 4 To satellite speaker (left) 5 To subwoofer (right) 6 To subwoofer (left) 7 To subwoofer DVD/ GAME AUDIO B is different depending on the model. See below. MHC-GPX8 MHC-GPX7 MHC-GPX5 HIGH speakers speakers... - Page 9 Extend the FM lead following equipment. The sound is output antenna horizontally through this system. B Speakers - TV L/R (MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only) The Connect to a TV. speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals on the - DVD/SAT L/R unit.
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Page 10: Positioning The Speakers
G Subwoofer (right) H Subwoofer bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from MHC-GPX8 only slipping. Note Before you attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers, be sure to select the speaker positioning you want (page 11). - Page 11 Catcher hole Spacer A Subwoofer Line Array Speaker System (MHC-GPX8 only) Insert the pins of the Spacer B To create a party environment, we (supplied) to the catcher holes on recommend you to install your speakers the front right speaker.
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Page 12: Setting The Clock
Stack the satellite right speaker on Disc the front right speaker. Make sure the catcher holes of the satellite Playing an AUDIO CD/ right speaker is inserted to the pins of the Spacer B. MP3 disc Satellite right Catcher Press CD/DISC SKIP. speaker hole Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. -
Page 13: Using Play Mode
Notes on playing discs Creating your own program • The system can recognize up to – 999 folders (including root folder). (Program Play) – 999 MP3 files. – 250 MP3 files on a single folder. You can make a program of up to 25 steps –... -
Page 14: Tuner
Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program Tuner additional tracks or files. Press N to start Program Play. Listening to the radio To cancel Program Play Use the buttons on the remote control to When playback is stopped, press PLAY perform this operation. -
Page 15: Receiving Rds Broadcasts
To change the AM tuning interval Receiving RDS The default setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). You broadcasts cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode. This system allows you to use Radio Data Use the buttons on the unit to perform this System (RDS), which enables radio operation. -
Page 16: Usb Device
USB devices. Press to select “USB MEM SEL”, then press ENTER. For customers in Latin America: <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> Press to select the memory For customers in other countries/regions: you want, then press ENTER. <http://www.sony-asia.com/support> Start playback the audio files of the... - Page 17 Press ENTER. Transferring music from a disc Transferring starts when “DON’T You can easily transfer all the music on a REMOVE” appears in the display disc to a USB device (CD-USB panel. Synchronized Transfer). You can also For CD-USB Synchronized transfer a single track or MP3 file during Transfer: playback (REC1 Transferring).
- Page 18 To create a new MP3 file For USB A-USB B REC1 Transferring: Press REC TO USB B during Analog Transferring. Select the audio file you want to “NEW TRACK” appears in the display transfer, then start playback. panel. Press REC TO USB B. If you press REC TO USB B again after a few seconds, a new MP3 file can be “PUSH ENTER”...
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Page 19: Playing A File
® Analog Transferring • When transferring music to a Walkman using “Media Manager for WALKMAN”, be Transferring Folder name File name sure to transfer in MP3 format. source ® • When connecting a Walkman to the system, “TUFM0001”* “TRACK001”* be sure to connect after the display “Creating Library”... - Page 20 Playing in random order (Shuffle Press to select the audio file you want, then press ENTER or Play) Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when The selected file starts playback. playback is stopped. • ALL USB SHUF: shuffle all USB To erase audio files or folders from devices •...
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Page 21: Sound Adjustment
“FLAT”. The user equalizer setting is stored when “USER EQ” appears in the To adjust the subwoofer level display panel. (MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX5 only) To bring up the user equalizer Press OPTIONS. setting Press repeatedly to select Press MUSIC (or EQ on the remote “SUBWOOFER”, then press... -
Page 22: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)
Creating a party Other Operations atmosphere Singing along (DJ EFFECT) (MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only) Press DJ EFFECT. You can sing along with any audio source that played back on this system. The DJ EFFECT button lights up and the last selected effect is activated. -
Page 23: Changing The Illumination And Lighting Pattern
Recording Timer: (MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only) You can transfer music from a preset radio Each time you press LED EFFECT, the station into a USB device at a specified illumination pattern on the unit and the time. -
Page 24: Changing The Display
Press / repeatedly to select Changing the display the sound source you want, then press ENTER. Changing the display mode For Recording Timer: Connect a transferable USB device to Press DISPLAY on the remote B port on the unit. control repeatedly while the system is turned off. -
Page 25: Using Optional Equipment
Turn MASTER VOLUME Changing the brightness of the counterclockwise to reduce the display panel volume. Press OPTIONS. Press AUDIO IN on the unit repeatedly to select the function Press repeatedly to select which corresponds to the “DIMMER”, then press ENTER. connected equipment. -
Page 26: Additional Information
Note on DualDiscs Additional Information A DualDiscs is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on Playable discs one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio • AUDIO CD material side does not conform to the •... -
Page 27: Troubleshooting
The clock or timer setting is canceled. • Reduce the volume. • The power cord is disconnected or a • (MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only) Move power failure occurred. Set the clock the microphone away from the speakers (page 12) and timer (page 23) again. - Page 28 “LOCKED” appears in the display and Version 2(2.2/2.3). panel. • The character code that can be displayed • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or by this system are as follows: local authorized Sony service facility. – Upper cases (A to Z) –...
- Page 29 USB device. If this the power was turned off during the display pattern persists, contact your erase operation. Delete the partially- nearest Sony dealer. erased file. If this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be Erroneous display.
- Page 30 • Connect a commercially available (page 20). external antenna. Audio file cannot be played back. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be supplied AM antenna has come off from played back.
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Page 31: Messages
NO DEVICE Messages No USB device is connected. NO MEMORY Disc/Timer The memory selected for playback or transfer has no memory media inserted in NO DISC the USB device. There is no disc on the disc tray or you NO STEP have loaded a disc that cannot be played All of the programmed steps have been back on this system. -
Page 32: Precautions
On placement Precautions • Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking When carrying the unit adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, Perform the following procedure to direct sunlight or a bright light. -
Page 33: Specifications
360 W + 360 W (per channel at PC/GAME (AUDIO IN) L/R 6 ohms, 1 kHz) Voltage 1.2 V, impedance 47 kilohms MIC (MHC-GPX8/MHC-GPX7 only) Satellite speaker RMS output power (reference): Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 180 W + 180 W (per channel at... - Page 34 Disc player section Speakers System Front speaker Compact disc and digital audio system SS-GPX8 for MHC-GPX8 Laser Diode Properties SS-GPX7 for MHC-GPX7 Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW SS-GPX5 for MHC-GPX5 Speaker system * This output is the value measurement...
- Page 35 1-way, Bass reflex R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) Speaker unit FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) Subwoofer: 250 mm, cone type Spacer A (MHC-GPX8 only) (2) Rated impedance Spacer B (MHC-GPX8 only) (2) SS-WGP8: 8 ohms Speaker pads (MHC-GPX7 only) (8) SS-WGP5: 5 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
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