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Sony MHC-GTX88 Operating Instructions Manual

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3-106-355-12(2)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-GTX88
MHC-GTX77
MHC-GTX66
©2007 Sony Corporation

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  • Page 1 3-106-355-12(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTX88 MHC-GTX77 MHC-GTX66 ©2007 Sony Corporation...

  • Page 2: About This Manual

    MHC-GTX88, MHC-GTX77 and this apparatus to rain or MHC-GTX66. In this manual, the moisture. MHC-GTX88 is used for illustration To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation purposes unless stated otherwise. of the apparatus with newspapers, table- The MHC-GTX88 consists of: cloths, curtains, etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Sound Adjustment Table of Contents Adjusting the sound ....33 About this manual ......2 Creating a party atmosphere ..35 Playable discs.......4 — X-TRANCE Playable/Recordable USB Singing along ......36 devices........5 Guide to parts and controls ..6 Other Operations Getting Started Using the timer......

  • Page 4: Playable Discs

    Discs that cannot be played Playable discs back Format of discs Logo • Data part of CD-Extras • AUDIO CD • Data part of Mixed CDs • CD-R/-RW discs that have not been correctly finalized (processing to allow • CD-R/-RW in played back by a normal CD player).

  • Page 5: Playable/Recordable Usb Devices

    Music discs encoded with Playable/Recordable copyright protection USB devices technologies You can use the following Sony USB This product is designed to play back devices on this system. discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music...

  • Page 6: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names. Unit – Front view 1 2 3 4 –...
  • Page 7 Press to fast forward or rewind. C SURROUND SPEAKER MODE H CD- SYNC/REC 1 (page 22) (MHC-GTX88 only) (page 34) Press to record from a disc onto the Press to select the sound system. connected optional USB device (Digital music player or USB storage SURROUND media).
  • Page 8 N REC/ERASE (indicator) X EQ BAND/MEMORY (page 33) (pages 23, 25) Press to select a frequency band when adjusting the graphic Lights up when recording from a disc equalizer. onto the connected optional USB device (Digital music player or USB Y DISPLAY (pages 38, 39, 40) storage media).
  • Page 9 Recording Timer is set (page 37). I Lights up when the Sleep Timer is Note activated (page 37). “LINK”, “MATRIX SUR 1” and J Lights up during recording (pages 22, “MATRIX SUR 2” light up for 31). MHC-GTX88 only. Continued...
  • Page 10 Subwoofer A (SS-WG88A) 1 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 13, 16, Press to turn the system on or off. B CLOCK/TIMER SELECT (page 38) CLOCK/TIMER SET (pages 16, Press to set the clock and the timers. C REPEAT/FM MODE (pages 21, 27, 29, 47) 1 SUBWOOFER ON/OFF Press to change the Repeat Play (page 13)
  • Page 11 E ./> (go forward/go J EQ (page 33) backward) (pages 17, 20, 23, 25, Press to select a preset sound effect. 27, 31, 37, 48) K CLEAR (pages 21, 27) Press to select a track. Press to delete a pre-programmed track.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    9 To surround speaker (left) * MHC-GTX88 only. A Antennas B Speakers Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect (MHC-GTX88 only) The speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals on the unit. Front speakers White AM loop antenna...
  • Page 13 Red (3) For models equipped with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line Surround speakers voltage. (MHC-GTX88 only) Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ. Grey Brazil model only Other models...
  • Page 14 Inserting two R6 (size AA) When carrying the unit batteries into the remote Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism. Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press CD. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the disc tray and remove the Note...

  • Page 15: Positioning The Speakers

    B Front speaker (right) C Surround speaker (left) D Surround speaker (right) E Subwoofer A F Subwoofer B G Unit Example 2: MHC-GTX88 only 0.3 m 0.3 m MHC-GTX66 only Note Place the subwoofers at least 0.3 meter away from the unit.

  • Page 16: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The hour indication flashes in the display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, press . or > repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.

  • Page 17: Disc

    Other operations Do this Disc Press x. Stop playback Pause playback Press NX (or X on the Playing a CD/MP3 disc remote). Press NX (or X on the remote) again Example: When playing an AUDIO CD to resume playback. Elapsed playing time Press .
  • Page 18 • Attempting to play back non-MP3 format files Do this that have the extension “.MP3” may result in Select a disc Press one of the noise or malfunction. when playback is DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or • A folder that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped.

  • Page 19: Using Play Mode

    Select To play back Using play mode SHUF The MP3 audio tracks in (Shuffle Play) the folder on the disc you have selected in Normal Play/Shuffle Play random order. You can play back the tracks on a disc in For AUDIO CDs, this original order or random order.
  • Page 20 Press . or > repeatedly Creating your own program until the track number you want appears in the display. — Program Play The total playing time flashes in the You can make a program of up to 25 steps display. from all the discs in the order you want To program an MP3 audio track: them to be played back.
  • Page 21 Other operations Playing repeatedly Do this — Repeat Play Cancel Program When playback is Play stopped, press PLAY You can play back all the tracks or a MODE on the remote single track on a disc repeatedly. repeatedly until “PGM” Press REPEAT on the remote disappear from the repeatedly during playback until...

  • Page 22: Usb Device

    Prepare the recording source. For CD-USB Synchro Recording: USB Device Press CD, then load the disc you want to record on the disc tray. Recording from a disc You can record tracks on all the discs in the order you want using Program onto an USB device Play.
  • Page 23 Press ENTER. Notes • The program list is cleared when you perform For CD-USB Synchro Recording: the erase operation. Recording starts. • You cannot erase MP3 audio tracks and When the recording is completed, folders in Shuffle Play mode or Program Play mode.

  • Page 24: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device

    Notes Listening to music of • Do not connect the system and the USB device through an USB hub. an USB device • You cannot eject the disc during CD-USB Synchro Recording or REC1 Recording. • When recording from an AUDIO CD, the You can listen to music stored in an tracks are recorded as 128 kbps MP3 audio optional USB device (Digital music...
  • Page 25 To remove the USB device Notes on USB device • The following situations can increase the time Press x to stop playback. it takes to start playback: – the folder structure is complex. Check that the REC/ERASE – the memory capacity is excessive. indicator on the unit is light off.

  • Page 26: Using Play Mode

    • Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing softwares, recording devices, and recording Using play mode media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play back at all. Normal Play/Shuffle Play • If you set the CD/USB power manage function to “CD/USB POWER OFF”, you You can play back the tracks on an USB cannot resume playback from the point you...
  • Page 27 Press NX (or N on the Creating your own program remote). — Program Play Program Play starts. Other operations You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played Do this back.

  • Page 28: Tuner

    Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number flashes in the display. Tuner The stations are stored from preset number 1. Listening to the radio AUTO TUNED You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.
  • Page 29 Notes Listening to a non-preset radio • When “CD/USB POWER OFF” is selected, station disc and USB device access time are increased. • There is no power supply to USB device You can use manual tuning to tune in a during TUNER function with the CD/USB station with a weak signal if you know the power manage function is set to “CD/USB...

  • Page 30: Tape

    Other operations Do this Tape Press x. Stop playback Pause playback Press NX (or X on the Playing a tape remote). Press NX (or X on the remote) again to You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. resume playback. Press m or M. To Fast forward or Select a tape deck.

  • Page 31: Recording Onto A Tape

    For Manual Recording and Sound Recording onto a tape Mixing: Press the function button to select the source you want to record. There are three ways to record on a For Sound Mixing, if you want to TYPE I (normal) tape. record your voice through the CD-TAPE Synchro Recording: microphone only, you can do so by...
  • Page 32 For Manual Recording and Sound Mixing, start playing the source to be recorded. If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise For Sound Mixing, start singing along with the music and adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL.

  • Page 33: Sound Adjustment

    Adjusting the graphic Sound Adjustment equalizer or selecting the surround effect Adjusting the sound You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency Reinforcing the sound band, then store up to three user equalizer settings in the memory. You can reinforce the bass and create a Press EQ BAND/MEMORY more powerful sound.
  • Page 34 “MP3 BOOSTER” lights up in the display when MP3 BOOSTER function is Selecting the sound system activated. (MHC-GTX88 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want. Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly.

  • Page 35: Creating A Party Atmosphere

    Notes Creating a party • You can only select the FLANGER sound effect in CD, USB, AUDIO and VIDEO atmosphere function. sound • The FLANGER effect is automatically set to “FLANGER OFF” when you: — X-TRANCE – turn off the system. –...

  • Page 36: Singing Along

    Adding chorus Singing along — CHORUS You can sing along with any audio source Press CHORUS repeatedly. that play back on this system. Select Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to CHORUS ON create a slow and deep reduce the microphone volume. chorus effect.

  • Page 37: Other Operations

    Prepare the sound source. For Play Timer: Other Operations Prepare the sound source and then press VOLUME +/– to adjust the Using the timer volume. To start from a specific track, create your own program (page 20 or 27). Falling asleep to music For Recording Timer: Tune in the preset radio station you —...

  • Page 38: Changing The Display

    Press "/1 to turn off the system. Changing the display The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer and the Press AMP MENU repeatedly to Recording Timer will not play or select the item you want.

  • Page 39: Viewing Information In The Display

    Changing the power Viewing information in illuminator pattern the display Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select the power illuminator pattern Checking the elapsed playing time, you want when the system is remaining time and titles turned on. Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Notes playback.
  • Page 40 When playing MP3 audio tracks in CD MP3 audio tracks: or USB function: • When “ ” or “ SHUF” play mode is selected 1 Elapsed playing time of the current 1 Total number of tracks of the current track folder and folder name 2 For MP3 audio tracks with ID3 tag: 2 Memory free space of connected...

  • Page 41: Hooking Up The Optional Components

    B D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack Hooking up the (Except for Oceanian model) Connect the D-LIGHT SYNC optional components controller. You need to connect the D-LIGHT SYNC controller to a To enhance your system, you can connect lighting device* (not supplied). The optional components.

  • Page 42: Additional Information

    When the "/1 indicator flashes Additional Information Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. • (MHC-GTX88 only) Is the system Troubleshooting control cable connected correctly? • If your unit have a voltage selector, Should you encounter a problem with...
  • Page 43 General • Connect the unit to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially The display starts flashing as soon as available) to the power cord. you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the The timer does not function.
  • Page 44 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display. Playback does not start from the first • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or track. local authorized Sony service facility. • The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode.
  • Page 45 The MP3 audio tracks take a longer • Turn off the system and remove the USB device. Then, turn on the system. time to play back than others. If the USB device has a power switch, • After the system reads all the tracks on turn the USB device off and then on the disc, playback may take more time again after removing it from the system.
  • Page 46 USB device. If this • The character code that can be displayed display pattern persists, contact your by this system are as follows: nearest Sony dealer. – Upper cases (A to Z) There is no sound. – Lower cases (a to z) •...
  • Page 47 (page 28). operating instructions for how to deal There is severe hum or noise. with this problem. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony (“TUNED” or “ST” flashes in the dealer. display) • Set the proper band and frequency Playback does not start.
  • Page 48 Optional components The tape does not erase completely. • The record/playback heads are magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the There is no sound. tape heads” on page 51). • Refer to General item “There is no sound.” (page 43) and check the There is excessive wow or flutter, or condition of the system.
  • Page 49 SET TIMER! Messages You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote before Play Timer or One of the following messages may Recording Timer is set. appear or flash in the display during operation. USB device Disc/ Tape/ Timer Reading/USB Reading No Disc The system is reading information of the There is no disc on the disc tray.

  • Page 50: Precautions

    Push STOP! Precautions You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the playback is stopped. Discs that this system CANNOT play • Discs of non-standard shape (for example, REC Error! heart, square, star). Recording did not start, stopped partway, •...
  • Page 51 On placement About a tape longer than 90 minutes • Do not place the system in an inclined The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes position or in locations that are extremely hot, of play time is not recommended except for cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking long, continuous recording or playback.

  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications Brazil model only The following are measured at Amplifier section AC 127 V or 220 V, 50/60 Hz MHC-GTX88 (HCD-GTX88) Front speaker RMS output power: Brazil model only 300 W + 300 W (at 4 Ω, 1 kHz, The following are measured at...
  • Page 53 4-track 2-channel stereo 47 kilohms Frequency response AUDIO (AUDIO IN) L/R: 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Voltage 450 mV, impedance using Sony TYPE I tape 47 kilohms Wow and flutter MIC: ±0.35% W.Peak (IEC) Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 0.3% W.RMS (NAB) 10 kilohms ±0.4% W.Peak (DIN)
  • Page 54 Mass Storage Class SS-WG88B: Maximum current Approx. 351 × 415.2 × 342.8 mm 500 mA Mass Speakers Approx. 8.2 kg For MHC-GTX88 For MHC-GTX77 Front speaker SS-GTX88 Front speaker SS-GTX77 Speaker system Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type 2-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type...
  • Page 55 Remote Commander (1) R6 (size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (MHC-GTX88 only) (8) Subwoofer pads (MHC-GTX88 only) (Black) (8) Speaker cords (MHC-GTX77 only) (2) Design and specifications are subject to...

  • Page 56: Index

    Recording Timer 37 Sleep Timer 37 Handling discs 51 Hooking up User equalizer 33 the optional components 41 the system 12 X-TRANCE 35 Manual Recording 31 Multi Session 5 Non-playable disc 4 Normal Play 19, 26 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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