2-580-011-14(1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. ______________ Serial No.
WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Table of Contents How to use this manual........................... 4 Playable discs.......................................... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system............................ 6 Setting the clock...................................... 9 CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ....................................... 10 Playing a disc ........................................ 10 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly................................. 12 — Repeat Play Creating your own program ..
How to use this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.
Notes 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 disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device. • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the driver’s characteristics.
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform 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 for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Sub woofer* Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left) * MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. VIDEO OUT Plug type A Getting Started Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 4 (Mexican model only) Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video cable (supplied). AM loop antenna When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system. Note Mexican model is designed to play back only CD-Gs recorded in the NTSC color system.
6 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 automatically ends. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.
To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the sub woofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur. Notes • Always place the sub woofer vertically, keeping it a few centimeters away from the wall. • If the sub woofer is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room.
CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 2 Press Z. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play This system lets you play audio CDs, CD-Gs* and discs with MP3 audio tracks. * CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can only be played on Mexican model. You can enjoy the video images recorded on CD-Gs by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of “Hooking up the system” (page 6)).
2 Select To play ALL DISCS (Normal Play) All discs in the disc tray continuously. 1DISC (Normal Play) The tracks on the disc you have selected in original order. ALBM (Normal Play) All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in original order. When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as 1DISC Play. Other operations To Do this Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Select a track Press .
Notes • On Mexican model, you cannot perform the following operations – selecting the graphic channels of CD-Gs – displaying CD-G images with fading effects • On Mexican model, when you play back a CD-G, some operation may cause image distortion on the video output. • You cannot change the play mode during playback. • Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc.
Creating your own program 6 To program 2 3 4 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop mode until “PGM” appears. Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select a disc. Press . or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) until the desired track number appears. When programming the MP3 audio tracks, press ALBUM + or – repeatedly to select the desired album, then press .
6 Tuner Presetting radio stations You 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 number. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations. 1 2 3 4 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”.
To change the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models) You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station — Preset Tuning Note Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14). You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode (page 24).
Listening to non-preset radio station Using the Radio Data System (RDS) — Manual Tuning 1 2 3 4 (European model only) Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to TUNER. Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display. Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
Other operations Tape – Play To Do this Stop play Press x. Loading a tape Pause Press X. Press again to resume play. Fast-forward or rewind Press m or M. Remove a tape Press PUSH Z on the unit in stop mode. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press PUSH Z. Load a recorded/recordable tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward.
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You 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 the operation. 1 2 Load a recordable tape into deck B, then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck B. Press CD and load a disc you want to record.
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit.
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing You 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 memory. Before operation, first select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a frequency band, then turn – EQ + to adjust the level. Frequency band 2 Frequency level Press and hold P FILE. A personal file number appears.
Singing along: Karaoke (Latin American model only) You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Mixing and recording sounds You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). The mixed sound can be recorded on a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Enjoying karaoke 1 2 (Mexican model only) Press MULTIPLEX repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire.
Waking up to music Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP. — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
8 Press ENTER. The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), the start time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before the original display returns. 9 Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Other operations To Do this Activate the timer/ Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “PLAY SELECT” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT.
Other operations To Do this Activate the timer/ Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “REC SELECT” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press . or > repeatedly until “TIMER OFF” appears, then press ENTER. Notes • You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time.
Viewing information about the disc in the display 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, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles. Checking the remaining time and titles Press DISPLAY during Normal Play. 1) 2) 3) “– –.– –” appears when playing back MP3 audio tracks. “– –.– –” appears in ALL DISCS, SHUFFLE or Program Play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks.
Changing the Power illuminator Viewing the tuner information in the display Press ILLUMINATION on the unit. Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. A North American model is used for illustration purpose. Optional analog component From the audio output jack of an optional analog component Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional analog component (Portable Audio Player, etc.) to this jack.
General Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items.
The remote does not function. • Remove the obstacle. • Move the remote closer to the system. • Point the remote at the system’s sensor. • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. There is acoustic feedback. • Reduce the volume. • For Latin American model, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
The 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 the expansion format. • The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 nor ver. 2. • Only up to 30 characters of ID3 tags are displayed. • The characters that can be displayed by this system are as follows: – Upper cases (A to Z) – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (’< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. CD/MP3 NO DISC There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system (such as DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.). SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer or Rec Timer are not set. TIME NG The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are set to the same time. Other NOT IN USE You pressed an invalid button.
On the speaker system Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on TV sets may become magnetically distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.
Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
Specifications Amplifier section AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX555/GX355 USA model only) MHC-GX555 POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: MHC-GX255 Continuous RMS power output (reference): 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.
MHC-RG170 MHC-RG270 DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-RG575S The following measured at AC 120, 127
Speaker Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range North American model: Other models: Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Pan-American models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) 87.5 – 108.
European and Russian models: Front speaker SS-RG475 for MHC-RG475S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type 13 cm, cone type 13 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 230 × 345 × 235 mm Approx. 3.
Front speaker SS-RG475AV for MHCRG270 Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type 13 cm, cone type 13 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 230 × 345 × 235 mm Approx. 4.
General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European and Russian models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Argentine model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127, 220 or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead anten
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number r Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS A–E F–Z ALBUM + qa (11, 13) ALBUM – qd (11, 13) CD qk (10, 13) CLEAR qg (13) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (23, 24) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 22, 23) DISC SKIP q; (11, 13) DISPLAY wa (16, 24, 25) ENTER 9 (9, 13, 14, 22, 23) EQ qf (19) FM MODE 4 (16) FUNCTION 6 (10, 13, 14, 15, 17, 27) PLAY MODE w; (11, 13, 17) REPEAT 4 (12) SLEEP ws (22) TAPE qj TUNER BAND 5 (14, 15) TUNER MEMORY ql (14) TUNING MODE w; (14, 15) VOLUME +/– qs (19, 22) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 qg 9 qf
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