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- Page 1 4-165-654-71(1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTR88 MHC-GTR77 MHC-GTR66H MHC-GTR55 MHC-GTR33 ©2010 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 For customers in Australia WARNING Disposal of Old Electrical & To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do Electronic not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Equipment To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the (Applicable in the ventilation opening of the apparatus with European Union...
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Page 3: About This Manual
Corporation. MHC-GTR66H, MHC-GTR55 and MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology MHC-GTR33. and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS In this manual, the MHC-GTR88 is used and Thomson. for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United The MHC-GTR88 consists of: States and/or other countries. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ....... 3 Other Operations Guide to parts and controls..5 Creating your own program..33 — Program Play Getting Started Presetting radio stations..... 34 Recording onto a tape ....35 Hooking up the system Creating your own sound securely ........ -
Page 5: Guide To Parts And Controls
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 having the same or similar names. Unit Front view Continued... - Page 6 (page 18, 27) subwoofer level*, USB and MP3 BOOSTER+ settings. Hold down to find a point in a track or file. * For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77, MHC-GTR55, MHC-GTR33 only. ./> (go back/go forward) E REC TIMER (page 38) (page 18, 27, 33) Press to set the Recording Timer.
- Page 7 N PHONES jack (page 40, 45) x (stop) (page 18, 23, 27, 41, 46) Press to stop playback. Connect the headphones. I Function buttons: O MIC jack (page 37, 40) CD (page 13, 18, 22, 33, 35) Connect an optional microphone. Press to select the CD function.
- Page 8 GROOVE (page 30), EQ BAND/SURROUND (page 30, 36) Press to select the frequency band and surround sound effect. X SUBWOOFER (For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77, MHC-GTR55, MHC-GTR33 only) (page 30) Press to turn on and off the subwoofer. The SUBWOOFER indicator lights up when the subwoofer is turned on.
- Page 9 D USB (page 23, 24, 26, 27, 33) I VOLUME +/–* (page 18, 20, 26, 29, 30, 38) Press to select the USB function. Press to adjust the volume. CD (page 18, 22, 33, 35) * The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when Press to select the CD function.
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Page 10: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely (For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR66H only) * MHC-GTR88 only 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To satellite speaker (right) 6 To satellite speaker (left) - Page 11 (For MHC-GTR77, MHC-GTR55, MHC-GTR33 only) MHC-GTR55/ MHC-GTR33 only * MHC-GTR77 only 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker (right) 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To satellite speaker (right) 6 To satellite speaker (left) 7 To subwoofer (right) 8 To subwoofer (left) 9 To subwoofer...
- Page 12 C Speakers The speaker connectors are color-coded with their respective speaker terminals on the unit as follow: Speaker terminals Speaker connector Front Speaker White Satellite Speaker* Grey Subwoofer** Purple * For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77 only ** For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77, MHC-GTR55, MHC-GTR33 only...
- Page 13 Using the remote When carrying the unit Do the following procedure to protect Slide and remove the battery the disc mechanism. compartment lid, then, insert the two Use the buttons on the unit for the supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side operation.
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Page 14: Positioning The Speakers
E Satellite speaker (right)* F Subwoofer (left)* G Subwoofer (right)* H Subwoofer** MHC-GTR66H only * For MHC-GTR88/MHC-GTR77 only There are 2 ways to place the front ** For MHC-GTR55/MHC-GTR33 only speakers. Place the front speakers at an angle of Example 1: 45 degrees from your listening position. - Page 15 MHC-GTR55 only Installing the Line Array Speaker System (For MHC-GTR88 only) To create a party environment, we recommend that you install your speakers using Line Array Speaker System. Line Array Speaker System provides a wide sound space that suitable for large room like a hall.
- Page 16 Make sure the horns are near to the unit. Subwoofer Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and satellite right speaker to horizontal position. Insert the pins of the Spacer B...
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Page 17: Setting The Clock
Positioning the Line Array Speaker Setting the clock System A Unit You cannot set the clock in Power Saving B Front speaker (left) Mode. C Front speaker (right) Use the buttons on the remote for this D Satellite speaker (left) E Satellite speaker (right) operation. -
Page 18: Basic Operations
Other operations Do this Basic Operations Press NX (or X on the Pause playback remote). To resume play, Playing an AUDIO CD/ press the button again. MP3 disc Press x. Stop playback Select a folder on Press +/– repeatedly. Press CD. an MP3 disc Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. - Page 19 Do this Select To play back Search for an MP3 Turn OPERATION The MP3 files in the file by its folder DIAL to select the folder on the disc you (Normal Play) name and file folder you want, then have selected in original press ENTER or NX.
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Page 20: Listening To The Radio
• The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of “.mp3”. Listening to the radio • The system can recognize up to – 999 folders (including root folder). Use buttons on the remote for the – 999 MP3 files. operation. -
Page 21: Transferring Onto An Usb Device
To change the AM tuning Interval Transferring onto an The factory setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). You USB device cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode. Use the buttons on the unit for the You can transfer music from a sound operation. - Page 22 Refer to the operating instructions Press CD, then load the disc you supplied with the USB device to be want to transfer on the disc tray. connected for details on the operation Select the track or MP3 file you method. want to transfer, then start Press CD, then load the disc you playback.
- Page 23 Press REC TO USB B. USB-USB Synchronized “USB”* lights up and “REC” flashes Transfer in the display. “PUSH ENTER” appears in the You can easily transfer the audio files display. from an USB device to another USB * “USB” lights up for African and Pan device.
- Page 24 (W302, W595, W760i, W890i, W902, W910i only) Transferring a single audio file during playback from an USB When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone or when device to another USB device transferring music from this system to the...
- Page 25 You can select a Memory Stick when Analog Transferring the selected memory number is as Transfer- Folder name File name follows: ring source “TUFM0001” “TRACK001” Model Name Memory Number “TUAM0001” W302 “EXPC0001” W595 TAPE* “TAPE0001” W760i * For African and Pan Asian models only. W890i USB A - USB B Synchronized W902...
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Page 26: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device
• The approximate size of transferred MP3 files on an USB device will be about 50 MB when Listening to music of music is transferred from a standard AUDIO CD. It will take about 3 minutes to transfer an USB device these MP3 files from the USB device connected to A port to another USB... - Page 27 To erase audio files or folders from Do this the USB device Select a file Press m. or You can erase audio files or folders from M> (or ./> the USB device. on the remote) repeatedly. Connect a transferable USB device to the A or B port on the...
- Page 28 Do this Select To play back Select USB Press USB A to select 1 USB SHUF* The audio files on the device the USB device which is USB device you have (Shuffle Play) connected to the selected in random port. order.
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Page 29: Playing A Tape
• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on an USB device. Playing a tape • Folders that have no audio files are skipped. • The system can recognize up to (For African and Pan Asian models –... -
Page 30: Using Optional Audio Components
CD function. “BOOSTER” lights up in the display when the MP3 BOOSTER+ effect is activated. To turn on the subwoofer (For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77, MHC-GTR55, MHC-GTR33 only) Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights up. If you later disconnect the subwoofer,... -
Page 31: Changing The Display
To adjust the subwoofer level Changing the display (For MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77, MHC-GTR55, MHC-GTR33 only) You can adjust the subwoofer level to Press OPTIONS. output the low frequency sound. Press OPTIONS. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select “SW LEVEL”, then press ENTER. - Page 32 Notes on the display information Changing the display mode • Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”. Press DISPLAY repeatedly while • The following are not display correctly: – elapsed playing time of an audio file the system is turned off. encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate).
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Page 33: Other Operations
Select a track or file to program. Press m. or M> Other Operations (or ./> on the remote) repeatedly until the track or file number you want appears in the Creating your own display. program Disc tray Selected track or file number number —... -
Page 34: Presetting Radio Stations
To program a track or file by using Presetting radio OPERATION DIAL stations Perform step 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program”. You can preset your favorite radio (For audio files only) stations and tune them in instantly by Turn OPERATION DIAL to select selecting the corresponding preset the folder you want, then press... -
Page 35: Recording Onto A Tape
For Manual Recording and Sound Recording onto a tape Mixing Press the function button to select the (For African and Pan Asian models source (except tape) you want to only) record. When recording from a disc or USB You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape device, press NX (or N on the in three ways: remote) to start playback. -
Page 36: Creating Your Own Sound Effect
To call up the user equalizer setting Creating your own Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote) repeatedly to select “USER EQ 1”, sound effect “USER EQ 2”, or “USER EQ 3”. You can raise or lower the levels of To cancel the sound effect specific frequency ranges and then store Press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote) -
Page 37: Singing Along
Singing along Using the Timers You can sing along with any audio source The system offers three timer functions. that play back on this system. You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Recording Timer at the same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn Sleep Timer has priority. - Page 38 Play Timer Play Timer/Recording Timer Press ./> repeatedly until the sound source you want appears, and Make sure you have set the clock. then press ENTER. The display shows Use the button on the remote for the the timer settings. operation.
- Page 39 To cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER OFF” appears, and then press ENTER. To change the setting Start over from step 1. Tips • The system turns on before the preset time. If the system is turned on at the preset time or if “STANDBY”...
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Page 40: Additional Information
• The clock is not set. Set the clock If the problem persists after doing all of (page 17). the above, contact your nearest Sony • A power failure has occurred. Set the dealer. clock (page 17) and timer settings (page 37) again. - Page 41 The disc tray does not open and the Recording Timer at the same time. “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or The remote does not function. local authorized Sony service facility. • Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit.
- Page 42 • Remove the disc and wipe away the – the folder and file organization moisture on the disc, then leave the structure is very complex. system turned on for a few hours until The folder name, track name, file the moisture evaporates. name and ID3 tag characters do not •...
- Page 43 USB transferring. Delete the partially- device. If this display pattern persists, transferred file, and transfer again. If contact your nearest Sony dealer. this does not fix the problem, the USB device may be broken. Refer to There is no sound.
- Page 44 “READING” is displayed for an Play does not start from the first file. extended time, or it takes a long time • Set the play mode to normal play mode (page 19, 28). before playback starts. • The reading process can take a long time Audio file cannot be played back.
- Page 45 USB cable to avoid picking up noise. modes. • Connect a commercially available external antenna. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Turn off nearby electrical equipment. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo.
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Page 46: Messages
– if the cords are connected properly. – if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all The disc tray does not open. Contact your the way. nearest Sony dealer. • Turn on the connected component. NO DISC • Refer to the operating instructions... - Page 47 STEP FULL OVER CURRENT You tried to program more than 25 steps. An over current was detected. UNLOCK PROTECTED The disc theft-preventive function is The USB device is write-protected. released. PUSH STOP You tried to perform an operation that can * For African and Pan Asian models only be performed only when the system is USB device...
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Page 48: Precautions
• Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, unplug the system, and have it Precautions checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. Discs that this system CAN play • AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. -
Page 49: Specifications
To prevent a tape from being Specifications accidentally recorded over* Break off the tape’s overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated. Amplifier section MHC-GTR88 Break Brazilian model only off the The following are measured at AC 127 V or tape tab... - Page 50 Satellite Speaker Front Speaker RMS output power (reference): Power Output (rated): 140 W + 140 W (per channel at 24 Ω, 110 W + 110 W (at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 kHz) 1% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 240 W + 240 W (per channel at 6 Ω, RMS output power (reference): 200 W + 200 W (per channel at 6 Ω,...
- Page 51 Inputs Frequency response PC (AUDIO IN) L/R 20 Hz – 20 kHz Voltage 700 mV, impedance Signal-to-noise ratio 47 kilohms More than 90 dB Dynamic range Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance More than 88 dB 10 kilohms Tape deck section (USB) port: Type A (For African and Pan Asian models Outputs only)
- Page 52 Speakers For MHC-GTR77 Front speaker (SS-GTR77) For MHC-GTR88 Speaker system Front speaker (SS-GTR88) 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Speaker system Speaker unit 2-way, 2-driver, Bass reflex Woofer: 200 mm, cone type Speaker unit Tweeter: 40 mm, cone type Woofer: 200 mm, cone type...
- Page 53 230 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Adjustable Approx. 318 mm × 395 mm × 335 mm with voltage selector Mass Power consumption Approx. 7.6 kg MHC-GTR88: 460 W MHC-GTR77: 260 W MHC-GTR66H: 300 W MHC-GTR55: 250 W MHC-GTR33: 280 W Continued...
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Page 54: Compatible Usb Devices With This System
231 mm × 361 mm × 518 mm HCD-GTR77/HCD-GTR55/ system HCD-GTR33: 231 mm × 361 mm × 429.5 mm You can use the following Sony USB Mass (excl. speakers) (Approx.) devices and Sony Ericsson mobile phone African and Pan Asian models: on this system. - Page 55 Otherwise, you may be unable to properly transfer from the USB device to this system. Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone • Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned on.
- Page 56 Printed in Malaysia...