Sony MHC-GN90D User Manual

©2004 Sony Corporation4-254-998-12(1)Mini Hi-Fi Component SystemOperating InstructionsMHC-GN100DMHC-GN90D

10GBWhen using a TVTurn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system.When connecting a video deckConnect th

Getting Started11GBInserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Operating a Sony TVYou can use the following buttons to operate a Sony TV.No

12GB1 Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.2 Place the center speaker at about the same height as the front

Getting Started13GB1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.“CLOCK” appears in the display. Then the hour indication flashes in the d

14GB5 Press M or m repeatedly to select a language, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and the “ROOM SIZE” appears in the on-screen display.6 P

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play15GBUse buttons on the unit for the operation.1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.The disc tray slides out.2 Load a disc with the label

16GBWhen playing an MP3 audio track:When playing a JPEG image file:1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “DVD” appears in the display (or press DVD on

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play17GBOther operations1)There may be some disturbance in the video image.2)Except for MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

18GB• The following discs take a longer time to start playback:– a disc recorded with complicated tree structure.– a disc recorded in Multi Session.–

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play19GBSome DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can playback DVDs using these menus on the TV screen.Using the D

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

20GBTo cancel playback with PBC functions1 When playback is stopped, press . or > (or turn –. >+ on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) or t

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play21GBNotes• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat Play.• You cannot perform Repeat Play during playback with PBC

22GBYou can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played back.You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a tape (pa

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play23GBOther operationsNotes• Program Play is not available for DVDs and JPEG image files.• When you switch the play mode to

24GB6 Select the album or track you want to program.x When programming a VIDEO CD or Audio CD trackFor example, select track “6”.Press M and m or the

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play25GBNotes• Program Play is not available for DVDs and JPEG image files.• When you switch the play mode to “PROGRAM” while

26GB3 Press ENTER.The list of contents in the disc appears.When the list of the contents cannot be displayed on the window, the jump bar appears. Pres

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG-Play27GBTo turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.To cancel searchingPress O

28GBChanging the sound (DVD only)If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD

DVD – Various functions29GBThe display examples are as follows:•PCM (stereo)• Dolby Surround• Dolby Digital•DTSDisplaying the subtitles (DVD only)You

3GBAbout this manual...5Playable discs...5Getting StartedHooking up the system.

30GB3 Press M or m repeatedly to select an item, then press ENTER.4 Press M or m repeatedly to select a setting, then press ENTER.The default settings

DVD – Various functions31GBx AUDIO DRC* (DVD only)Narrows the DYNAMIC range of the sound track. Useful for watching movies at low volume late at night

32GBTo turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears.NoteDepending on the DVD, you may not be able to change

DVD – Various functions33GBx SCREEN SAVERTurn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when playba

34GBTo force the system to switch to interlace when PROGRESSIVE is selected Make sure the function is set to DVD, then hold down x on the unit and pre

DVD – Various functions35GB4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the “ONt”, then press ENTER.x If you have not entered a passwordThe display for registe

36GBLimiting playback by children (DVD only)—Parental ControlYou can limit the playback of some DVDs according to a predetermined level such as the ag

DVD – Various functions37GB6 Press M or m repeatedly to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER.The area is select

38GBArea code— SPEAKER SETUPTo obtain the best possible surround sound, set the size of the speakers you have connected and their distance from your l

DVD – Various functions39GBx SIZEWhen you connect or disconnect center speaker, surround speakers or sub woofer, adjust the setting for CENTER, SURROU

4GBDisplayTurning off the display...60— Power Saving ModeChanging the spectrum analyzer display...

40GBAdjusting the speaker volume and level1 Press DVD SETUP when playback is stopped.The Setup Menu appears on the on-screen display.2 Press M or m re

DVD – Various functions41GBWhen you press DVD DISPLAY, the following items are displayed in Control Menu.* For DVD and JPEG image files, only Normal P

42GBWhen you press DVD SETUP, the following settings are displayed.The default settings are underlined.LANGUAGE SETUP (page 29)SCREEN SETUP (page 32)C

Tuner43GBYou 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 pres

44GB5 Press TUNER MEMORY.A preset number flashes in the display.The stations are stored from preset number 1.6 Press TUNING +/– repeatedly (or turn

Tuner45GBYou can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station.Listening to a preset station— P

46GB1 Press Z A or Z B on the unit.2 Load a tape into deck A or B. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.1 Load a tape.2 Press FUNCTION +/– (or TAPE A/B on

Tape – Play/Tape – Recording47GBSearching for the beginning of a track (AMS*)During playback, press . or > (or turn –.>+ clockwise or counterclo

48GBTo record a disc by specifying track order— Program EditYou can record tracks from all the discs in the order you want. Between steps 2 and 3 of “

Sound Adjustment49GBNotes• When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PR

5GB• The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GN100D and MHC-GN90D. In this manual, the MHC-GN100D is used for illustration purposes unless

50GBUse the buttons on the unit for the operation.Turn MULTI JOG clockwise or counterclockwise to select the preset effect you want.Preset effect opti

Sound Adjustment51GB• SBS MULTI (Sound Broadcasting System Multi mode): Performs suitable decoding based on the source to maximize the sound field eff

52GBYou can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory

Sound Adjustment53GBhYou need to connect a video game player (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 66).Press GAME on the unit.The last selecte

54GBYou can sing along with any multiplex VIDEO CD or Audio CD. You can also output either the left or right channel sound from both speakers while pl

Sound Adjustment55GBNotes• The sound field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE or PLII MUSI

56GBTips• For recording from the reverse side:After step 3, press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select TAPE B. Press nN repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side

Timer57GBYou can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP repeatedly.Each time you press the

58GB7 Press M or m repeatedly (or turn –. >+ clockwise or counterclockwise on the unit) until the music source you want appears in the display.Each

Timer59GBYou can record from a preset radio station from a specified time.To make timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Prese

6GBRegion code of DVDs you can playback on this systemYour system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only playback DVDs labele

60GBNotes• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time.• If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time

Display61GBUse buttons on the unit for the operation.1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select “SPECTRUM”.The last selected spectrum setting appears in th

62GBPress ILLUMINATION on the unit repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on.Each time you press the button, th

Display63GBx When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC function (ver 2.0)Elapsed playing time of the current scene4) t Clock display7) (for 8 seconds) t Effect

64GBx During “PGM” play modeThe last track number of the program and total number of programed step t The program step number t Track title1) t Clock

Display65GBx When playing an Audio CD/VIDEO CD without PBC functions• T **:**Elapsed playing time of the current track• T –**:**Remaining time of

66GBTo enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional Components

Optional Components67GBA GAME INPUT VIDEO jackUse a video cord (not supplied) to connect the video output jack of the optional video game player to th

68GBListening to a connected VCR1 Connect the audio cords.See “Hooking up optional components” on page 66.2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly until “VIDEO

Optional Components69GB1 Connect the audio cords.See “Hooking up optional components” on page 66.2 Start recording manually.See “Recording on a tape m

7GBNote on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDsSome playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Sin

70GBConnect an external antenna to improve the reception.FM antennaConnect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead.AM

Troubleshooting71GBShould you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correc

72GBThe timer cannot be set.• Set the clock again (page 13).The timer does not function.• Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 57 a

Troubleshooting73GBThe disc does not eject.• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro Recording, then p

74GBThe JPEG image file cannot be played back.• Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion for

Troubleshooting75GBThe language for the sound track cannot be changed.• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played back.• The DVD pr

76GBIf the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur, reset the syst

Troubleshooting77GBTimerOFF TIME NG!The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer Recording is same.SET CLOCK!You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before

78GBOn operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that the operating voltage of the unit is identical with the voltage of your local power su

Additional Information79GBNotes on discs• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out.• Do not use solvent

8GBDo the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.Getting StartedHooking up the system2311244675AM

80GBAmplifier sectionMHC-GN100DThe following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated)Front speaker: 180 + 180 watts(6

Additional Information81GBTape deck sectionRecording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),using Sony TYPE

82GBGeneralPower requirementsAustralian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 HzMexican model: 127 V AC, 60 HzSaudi Arabian models: 120 – 127 V, 220V or230 – 2

Additional Information83GBFor details, see pages 29 and 30.The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.Language code listCode La

84GBAlbumSection of a music or picture piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files.Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD. A t

Additional Information85GBFilm based software, Video based softwareDVDs can be classified as Film based or Video based software. Film based DVDs conta

86GBRegion CodeThis system is used to protect copyrights. A region code is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Eac

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Getting Started9GB1 Connect the front speakers.Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below.2 Connect