Sony MHC-GX570XM Operating Instructions

Mini HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space
provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________
MHC-GX570XM
© 2006 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
WARNING This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
To reduce the risk of fire or electric product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk
shock, do not expose this apparatus to
of electric shock to persons.
rain or moisture.
This symbol is intended to alert the
CAUTION
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
The use of optical instruments with this product will
instructions in the literature
increase eye hazard.
accompanying the appliance.
Notice for the customers in the
U.S.A.
Hooking up the system securely
When carrying this system
1
Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.
2 
Press CD to select the CD function.
3 Hold down   on the unit, and press / 
on the unit until
"STANDBY" appears.
4
After "LOCK" appears, unplug the power cord.
FM lead antenna
(Extend it horizontally.)
Brown side for
Subwoofer
other regions
Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass
White side for North
reproduction. Also, position the subwoofer:
American model
– on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.
– at least a few centimeters away from the wall.
Subwoofer
– away from the center of the room or place a bookshelf
against a wall, to avoid generating a standing wave.
Speakers and subwoofer
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the
front speakers and subwoofer to prevent slipping.
Front speaker (right)
WARNING Note on DualDiscs
This equipment has been tested and found to comply A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
2-668-369-51(1)
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant DVD recorded material on one side with digital
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed audio material on the other side. However, since the
to provide reasonable protection against harmful audio material side does not conform to the Compact
interference in a residential installation. This equipment Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy guaranteed.
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
Music discs encoded with
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
copyright protection technologies
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
GB
This product is designed to playback discs that
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently,
or television reception, which can be determined by
various music discs encoded with copyright protection
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
following measures:
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
playable by this product.
– Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• The XM name and related logos are registered
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc.
technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
Printed on 100% recycled
including interference that may cause undesired
paper using VOC (Volatile
Organic Compound)-free
operation.
vegetable oil based ink.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,
in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
U.S.A., Canadian and Australian
models only
ENERGY STAR ® is a U.S. registered
mark. As an ENERGY STAR ® partner,
Sony Corporation has determined that
this product meets the ENERGY STAR ®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that provide
good reception, and then set up the antenna.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords
to avoid picking up noise.
AM loop antenna
or
Speakers and subwoofer
Insert only the stripped portion of the
cord.
Solid (Red/)
XM Connect-and-Play
Striped (Black/)
antenna (not supplied)
Solid (Red/)
Striped (Black/)
Front speaker (left)
Basic Operations
Before using the system
To use the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries,  side
first, matching the polarities shown below.
Notes on using the remote
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
To receive the XM Satellite Radio
Introducing XM Satellite Radio
XM Radio is the satellite radio service with millions of listeners
across the U.S. Broadcasting live daily. XM Radio offers 160
digital radio channels offering music, news, sports, comedy, talk,
entertainment, traffic and weather reports, with high quality digital
sound.
How to Subscribe
XM antenna
XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold separately. XM
Connect and Play (TM) antenna required to receive XM service (sold
Connect the XM Connect-and-Play
separately). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a
antenna. For details, see "To receive
one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only.
the XM Satellite Radio." All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent
explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is
available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO.
Subscriptions subject to Customer Agreement available
at xmradio.com. XM service only available in the 48 contiguous
United States. XM Ready and XM Connect-and-Play are trademarks
of XM Satellite Radio Inc. (C)2006 XM Satellite Radio Inc. All rights
reserved.
Activate XM Service
Power
Find the 8-character XM Radio ID of the Connect-and-Play antenna.
With the Connect-and-Play antenna connected to the unit, the Radio
Connect the power cord to a wall
ID can be found by selecting channel 0 on the radio. Press >10, 10/0,
socket. The demonstration appears

10/0, 10/0 on the remote in that order to select channel 0.
in the display.
Record the Radio ID here for reference: _______________________.
If the plug does not fit the wall (NOTE: The XM Radio ID does not use the letters I, O, S, or F.)
socket, detach the supplied plug Activate your XM Satellite Radio service online
at http://activate.xmradio.com or by calling 1-800-XMRADIO
adaptor (only for models equipped
(1-800-967-2346). You will need a major credit card.
with an adaptor).
XM will send a signal from the satellites to activate the full channel
lineup. Activation normally takes 10 to 15 minutes, but during peak
busy periods, you may need to keep your player on for up to an hour.
When you can access the full channel lineup on your player, you're
done.
Notes on XM Satellite Radio
• To ensure optimal reception of XM's satellite signal, move your
antenna to various window locations around your home to see where
the best reception will be received. Most XM customers place the
antenna in a south-facing window with a clear view to the sky.
• Residents in Canada please see information about XM Canada at the
following webpage: (http://www.xmradio.ca/)
Wall socket
To set the clock
To
1
Turn on the system.
Switch to CD
Press  (power)  . function from other
function
2
Select the clock set mode.
Exchange other

Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. If the
discs while playing
current mode appears on the display, press /

repeatedly to select "CLOCK SET" and then press

ENTER . To change the play mode
3
Set the time. Press PLAY MODE
stopped. You can select normal play ("ALL DISCS"
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, and
for all discs or "1 DISC" for a disc or "

then press ENTER . Use the same procedure to set
MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play ("ALL
the minutes.
DISCS SHUF" or "1 DISC SHUF" or "
When you turn off the system after setting the clock,
program play ("PGM").
the clock display appears instead of the demonstration
* When playing a CD-DA disc,
display.
operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.
The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs. To select a CD track using the number
buttons
Press the number buttons
normal play. For example, to enter 20, press >10, 2, 10/0,
Selecting a music source
in that order.
Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION  on
Notes on Repeat Play
the remote repeatedly).
• All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.
• You cannot select "REP" and "ALL DISCS SHUF" at the same
To select Press
time.
• "REP1" indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop
CD 
CD .
it.
Tuner 
TUNER/BAND .
Notes on playing MP3 discs
Tape (deck A or B) TAPE on the remote (or • Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that

TAPE A/B on the unit) . has MP3 files.
• Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
Component (connected 
AUDIO IN on the unit.
• MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
using an audio cord)
the disc.
• The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of
".MP3."
• If there are files on the disc that have the ".MP3" file extension,
Adjusting the sound but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
• The maximum number of:
– folders is 150 (including the root folder).
To adjust the volume
– MP3 files is 255.
Press VOLUME +/– on the remote (or turn the
– MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300.

VOLUME control on the unit) .
– folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.
• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording
To add a sound effect
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
To Press
at all.
Reinforce the bass and 
GROOVE on the unit
Notes on playing multisession discs
create a more powerful
repeatedly until "GROOVE"
• If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
sound
appears. as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
Set the surround effect SURROUND  on the unit
• A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
repeatedly until "SURR" disc.
appears.
Select the preset sound 
EQ on the remote
Listening to the radio
effect
repeatedly. To cancel,

press EQ on the remote
repeatedly until "EQ OFF"
To listen to FM or AM
appears.
1
Select "FM" or "AM."
To turn on the subwoofer
Press TUNER/BAND

Press SUBWOOFER on the unit repeatedly until
2
"SUB ON" appears. The SUBWOOFER indicator  on Select the tuning mode.
the unit lights up. If you later disconnect the subwoofer,
Press TUNING MODE
repeat the procedure until "SUB OFF" appears. The
appears.
volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers.
, and
3
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
 . Scanning stops automatically when a station is
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
tuned in, and then "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for
stereo programs) appear.
1
Select the CD function.

Press CD .
2
Place a disc.
Press OPEN/CLOSE  on the remote (or  (open/
close) on the unit)  , and place a disc with the label
To stop automatic scanning
side up on the disc tray.
Press  (stop)  .
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does
not stop, press TUNING MODE
"AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear, and then press
+/– on the remote (or TUNING +/– on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP to
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
rotate the disc tray.
station
To close the disc tray, press OPEN/CLOSE  on the
remote (or  (open/close) on the unit)  Press FM MODE 
again.
"MONO" appears to turn off stereo reception.
Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as
this may damage the unit.
To listen to XM
3
Start playback.
You can operate and listen to the XM satellite Radio by
Press  (play) on the remote (or  (play/pause)
connecting your XM Connect-and-Play Antenna. Before
on the unit)  .
using the system, connect the XM Connect-and-Play
antenna to the XM jack of the system (see "Hooking up
To Press
the system securely").
Pause playback  (pause) on the remote (or
1
Select "XM."
 (play/pause) on the unit)
Press XM on the remote (or TUNER/BAND
 . To resume play, press the
repeatedly)  .
button again.
2
Select the All Channel mode.
Stop playback  (stop)  .
Press TUNING MODE
Select a folder on an 
+/– (select folder) .
and "PRESET" disappear.
MP3 disc
3
Tune in the desired channel.
Select a track or file / (go back/go forward)
Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING+/– on the unit)
(or turn the MULTI JOG dial on

the unit)  . repeatedly.
Find a point in a Hold down / (rewind/fast
To select a channel by Category mode
track or file 
forward) during playback,
1
Press XM on the remote (or TUNER/BAND
and release the button at the

repeatedly)
desired point.
2
Press TUNING MODE
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT  on the remote
appears.
repeatedly until "REP" or
3
"REP1" appears. Press CATEGORY +/–
Select a disc DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 on 4
Press +/– on the remote (or TUNING+/– on the
the unit)  in stop mode. 
unit) repeatedly.
To select a channel using the number
Press
buttons

DISC 1 – 3 on the unit
Press the number buttons  on the remote. For example,
(Automatic Source Selection).
to enter 20, press >10, 10/0, 2, 10/0, in that order. You
cannot enter 255 or more.
EX-CHANGE  on the unit.
Notes
• If you select a channel that is not broadcasted, "OFF AIR" appears
and the previous channel is selected.
• If you select a channel using the number buttons in Category mode,
the tuning mode changes to All Channel mode automatically.

repeatedly while the player is
*" for all
Playing a tape
SHUF*"), or
1
Select a tape deck.

(SHUF) Play performs the same Press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit) repeatedly.
2
Insert a tape.
Press PUSH   on the unit, and insert the TYPE
I (normal) tape into the cassette holder with the side
 on the remote during
you want to play facing forward. Make sure there is
no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or
the tape deck. Press PUSH   on the unit again to
close the cassette holder.
3
Start playback.
Press  (play) on the remote (or  (play/pause)
on the unit)  . Do not eject the tape during playback
or recording, as this may cause irreparable damage to
the tape and the cassette holder.
To Press
Pause playback  (pause) on the remote (or 
(play/pause) on the unit)  . To
resume play, press the button again.
Stop playback  (stop)  .
Rewind or fast / (rewind/fast forward) 
forward
Select Relay PLAY MODE  repeatedly until
Play*
"RELAY" appears.
* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B plays the
front side, and then stops.
Changing the display
To Press
Change 
DISPLAY repeatedly when the
information on the
system is turned on.
display*
Change Display 
DISPLAY repeatedly when the
mode (See below.)
system is turned off.
* For example, you can view CD/CD-G/MP3 disc information, such
as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or
the total playing time while the player is stopped. You can also view
XM radio information, such as the channel name, song title and
artist name.

repeatedly.
The system offers the following display modes.
Display mode When the system is off 1) ,
 repeatedly until "AUTO"
Demonstration The clock display is replaced by
lighting and flashing of the display
window.
Clock The clock is displayed.
Power Saving The display is turned off to conserve
Mode power. The timer and clock continue
2)
to operate.

1) The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system
is off.
2) When the system is in Power Saving Mode, the following functions
are unavailable:
– setting the clock.
– changing the AM tuning interval.
– turning on the system by pressing the function buttons (for
example, CD ).
– changing the CD power manage function.
– resetting the system to factory settings.
 Notes on the display information
repeatedly until
• The following are not displayed;
– total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on the play mode.

– total playing time for an MP3 disc.
– remaining playing time for an MP3 file.
• The following are not displayed correctly;
– elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR
(variable bit rate).
on the remote repeatedly until
– folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level
1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The following are displayed;
– ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version
2 tags are used.
– up to 30 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ' ( ) * , – . / < = >
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^).
Using optional audio
components
To connect an optional headphones

 Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the
repeatedly until "CAT"
unit.
To connect an optional component
Connect additional audio component to the AUDIO

IN jack on the unit using an audio analog cord (not
supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then
select the AUDIO IN function.
.

repeatedly until "CAT"

repeatedly.
.