Sony MHC-GX555 User Manual

©2005 Sony Corporation2-580-011-12(1)Mini HI-FI ComponentSystemOperating InstructionsOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rea

10GBUse buttons on the unit for the operation.1 Press Z.2 Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.To insert additional discs, press DISC

CD/MP3 – Play11GB2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display. 3 Press N.Other operationsSelect To playALL

12GBNotes• On Mexican model, you cannot perform the following operations– selecting the graphic channels of CD-Gs– displaying CD-G images with fading

CD/MP3 – Play13GBYou can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them.You can synchro record the programmed

14GBYou 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 nu

Tuner15GBTo change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models)The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or

16GBListening to non-preset radio station— Manual Tuning1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER.2 Press TUNER BAND

Tape – Play17GBUse buttons on the unit for the operation.1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B.2 Press PUSH Z.3 Load a recorded/recordable

18GBYou can record a whole CD on a tape.You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Use buttons on the unit for t

Tape – Recording/Sound Adjustment19GBYou can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.Press GROOVE on the unit.Each time you press the butt

2GBTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with new

20GBYou can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the mem

Sound Adjustment21GBYou can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.Enjoying karaoke1 Turn MIC LEVE

22GBYou can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP.Each time you press the button, the min

Timer23GB8 Press ENTER.The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), the start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before the original displ

24GBOther operationsNotes• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time.• If you use the Rec Timer, the Play Timer and the Sl

Display25GB You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded, y

26GBPress ILLUMINATION on the unit.Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows:MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S/RG470PA

Optional Components27GBTo enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.

28GBShould you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected.

Troubleshooting29GBThe remote does not function.• Remove the obstacle.• Move the remote closer to the system.• Point the remote at the system’s sensor

3GBHow to use this manual...4Playable discs...4Getting StartedHooking up the system...

30GBThe album name, track title and ID3 tag information do not appear correctly.• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in

Troubleshooting31GBOne of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation.CD/MP3NO DISCThere is no disc in the player or yo

32GBOn operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power

Additional Information33GBNotes on discs• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.• Do not use solvent

34GBAmplifier sectionAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS(MHC-GX555/GX355 USA model only)MHC-GX555POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:With 6 ohm loads, b

Additional Information35GBMHC-RG170DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)Continuous RMS power output (reference):25 + 25 watts

36GBTape deck sectionRecording system 4-track 2-channel, stereoFrequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettesWow and flutter ±

Additional Information37GBEuropean and Russian models:Front speaker SS-RG475 for MHC-RG475SSpeaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex typeSpeaker units

38GBFront speaker SS-RG475AV for MHC-RG270Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded typeSpeaker unitsWoofer: 13 cm, cone t

Additional Information39GBGeneralPower requirementsNorth American model: 120 V AC, 60 HzEuropean and Russian models:230 V AC, 50/60 HzAustralian model

4GBThis manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the sam

40GBMain unitALBUM +/– qs (11, 13, 18)AUDIO IN wl (18, 27)AUDIO IN jack wf (27)CD es (8, 10, 13, 18)CD SYNC wj (18)Deck A wg (17)Deck B qk (17, 18, 21

Additional Information41GBRemote controlALBUM + qa (11, 13)ALBUM – qd (11, 13)CD qk (10, 13)CLEAR qg (13)CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (23, 24)CLOCK/TIMER SET

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5GBNotes on CD-R and CD-RW• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the dis

6GBPerform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. A model equipped with a sub woofer is used

Getting Started7GB3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.Plug type APlug type BNoteTo prevent noise pickup, keep

8GB6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration a

Getting Started9GBPlacing the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only)To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the sub woofer