2-547-453-11(2)
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.
MHC-GNX100
MHC-GNX90
MHC-GNX88/GNX80
MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900
MHC-GNX66/GNX60
©2005 Sony Corporation
About this manual...................................5
Adjusting the sound.............................. 26
only)
— Repeat Play
Creating a party environment ............... 30
Listening to the radio ............................21
GNX66 only)
Singing along........................................ 32
Playing a tape........................................22
Timer
Falling asleep to music ......................... 33
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music.............................. 33
— Play Timer
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite tracks on a
disc into a tape ................................24
— CD Synchro Recording
Timer recording radio programs........... 35
— Program Edit
Recording on a tape manually...............25
— Manual Recording
continued
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Turning off the display..........................36
display.............................................37
Changing the power illuminator ...........38
in the display...................................38
Recording on a connected component..41
Problems and remedies .........................43
Messages...............................................46
Additional Information
Precautions............................................48
Specifications........................................49
List of button locations and reference
pages ...............................................54
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The MHC-GNX80 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
About this manual
HCD-GNX80
• The instructions in this manual are for
models MHC-GNX100, MHC-GNX90,
MHC-GNX88, MHC-GNX80, MHC-
GNX77, MHC-GNX70, MHC-GX9900,
MHC-GNX66 and MHC-GNX60. In this
manual, the MHC-GNX88 is used for
illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.
• Front speakers
SS-GNX100
SS-RSX80
SS-WG80
• Surround speakers
• Subwoofer
The MHC-GNX88 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
The MHC-GNX60 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
HCD-GNX88
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
• Front speakers
HCD-GNX60
SS-GNX60
• Front speakers
SS-GNX88
SS-RSX80
SS-WGV88
• Surround speakers
• Subwoofer
The MHC-GNX66 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
The MHC-GNX90 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
HCD-GNX66
SS-GNX66
HCD-GNX90
SS-GNX90
• Front speakers
• Front speakers
The MHC-GNX70/GX9900 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
The MHC-GNX100 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
HCD-GNX70/
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
• Front speakers
• Surround speakers
• Subwoofer
HCD-GNX100
GX9900
– Speaker system
• Front speakers
• Surround speakers
SS-GNX100
SS-RSX100
SS-WG100
SS-GNX100
SS-RSX80
The MHC-GNX77 consists of:
– Tuner/CD/CDG/MP3 player/
Stereo cassette deck/
Amplifier (main unit)
– Speaker system
• 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 or symbols.
HCD-GNX77
• Front speakers
SS-GNX88
SS-RSX80
• Surround speakers
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Discs that this system cannot
play back
Playable discs
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
• CD-ROMs other than those has MP3 audio
a)
tracks that conforms to ISO 9660 Level 1,
Level 2, Joliet in expansion format.
• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
List of playable discs
Format of
– audio CD format
Disc logo
Contents
discs
– MP3 audio track format that conforms to
ISO 9660a) Level 1, Level 2, Joliet in
expansion format or Multi Sessionb).
• Data part of CD-Extrasc).
Audio CDs
Audio
• Data part of Mixed CDsd).
CD-R/CD-RW
(Audio CDs/
CD Graphics
(CDG)*/Discs
with MP3 audio
tracks)
Audio
• A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
• A disc with paper or stickers on it.
• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
• Audio side of a DualDisc.
CD Graphics
(CDG)*
Audio +
Video
a)
ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file
names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight
characters in the name, no more than three characters
in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters.
Folder names can be no longer than eight characters.
There can be no more than eight nested folder levels.
Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder
names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have
up to 8 trees.
* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only
b)
Multi Session
This is a recording method that enables adding of
data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional
discs begin at a disc control area called the Lead-in
and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session
disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each
segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a
single session.
c)
CD-Extra
This format records audio (audio CD data) on the
tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.
d)
Mixed CD
This format records data on the first track and audio
(audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks
of a session.
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Notes on discs
Note on DualDiscs
• This system can play back CD-R/CD-RW
discs edited by the user. However, note that
playback of some discs may not be possible
depending on the recording device used for
recording or the disc condition.
• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. Please
be aware that the audio side of a DualDisc may
not be played back on this product because these
discs do not conform to the CD standard.
“DualDisc” is a trademark of the Recording
Industry Association of America (RIAA).
• CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been
correctly finalized (processing to allow play
back by a normal CD player) cannot be played
back.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session that have not ended by “closing the
session” are not supported.
• The system may be unable to play back MP3
format files that do not have the extension
“.MP3”.
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware that
among those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
• Attempting to play back non-MP3 format
files that have the extension “.MP3” may
result in noise or malfunction.
• The system can play back to a depth of
8 folders only.
• With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1,
level 2 or Joliet in expansion format, folder
names or file names may not be displayed
correctly.
Cautions when playing a disc
that is recorded in Multi
Session
• The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
• This system can play back Multi Session discs
when an MP3 audio track is contained in the
first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio
tracks recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
– a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
• When you play back Multi Session discs with
different formats for each session, the format
of the first session is recognized as the disc
type. Tracks in the second and subsequent
sessions are played back if they are the same
formats as the first session.
– a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
• A disc recorded in packet write format cannot
be played back.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories
(page 53).
AM loop antenna
FM lead antenna
Surround speaker
(Left)
Surround speaker
(Right)
Subwoofer
3*1
5
5
2*3
4*4
3*1
6
2*3
2*2
2*2
7
1
Front speaker (Left)
Unit
Front speaker (Right)
1
*1
*2
*3
*4
MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only
MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only
MHC-GNX100 only
MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only
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1 Connect the front speakers.
3 Connect the subwoofer.
(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)
Connect the speaker cords of the front
speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER
terminals as shown below.
Connect the subwoofer cord of the
subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER OUT
terminal and the system cord to the
SYSTEM CONTROL jack as shown
below.
White
L
FRONT SPEAKER
R
SUBWOOFER OUT terminal
Purple
Tip
(MHC-GNX90 (SS-GNX90) only)
Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on the
speakers.
SYSTEM CONTROL jack
Black (#)
Red (3)
Black (#)
Red (3)
To disconnect
Note
2 Connect the surround speakers.
Be sure to make this connection before you
connect the unit’s power cord to a wall outlet.
Connect the speaker cords of the surround
speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals
as shown below.
4 Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video cord.
MHC-GNX100 only
(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)
Grey
L
SURR SPEAKER
VIDEO OUT
R
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so that
you can view the pictures from this system.
MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/
GX9900 only
Grey
L
SURR SPEAKER
R
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5 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
7 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
AM
Be sure to connect both left and right surround
speakers.
AM loop antenna
• Be sure to match the color of the speaker terminals on
the unit and the connectors.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
• Be sure to connect the speakers securely and
correctly. When connecting speaker cords, insert the
connectors straight into the terminals.
6 For models equipped with a voltage
selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
the position of your local power line
voltage.
To connect optional components
See “Hooking up optional components” on page 40.
Brazil model only
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
220V
127V
220V
Other models
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
120V
220V
230-240V
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
e
E
E
e
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
When carrying this unit
Tip
Do the following procedure to protect the disc
mechanism.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CD.
3 Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
4 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until
“LOCK” appears in the display.
5 Release ?/1 first, then release CD.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
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Example 2
Place the surround speakers beside the front
speakers as shown below.
Positioning the speakers
For MHC-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/
GNX70/GNX66/GNX60/GX9900
Front
speaker (L)
Front
speaker (R)
Subwoofer
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45
degrees from your listening position.
Unit
Unit
Subwoofer*
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
Surround
speaker (L)
Surround
speaker (R)
0.3m
0.3m
45
45°
Listener
Note
Surround speaker**
(R)
Surround speaker**
(L)
(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)
Place the subwoofer at least 0.3 meters (1 feet) away
from the unit.
* MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only
**Except for MHC-GNX90/GNX66/GNX60
For MHC-GNX100
There are 2 different ways to place the speakers.
We recommend you to place the subwoofer on
solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur
so that a better bass reproduction could be
obtained. To enjoy and to create a party
environment, we recommend that you place
your speakers as shown in Example 1.
Example 1
Place the speakers at an equal distance from
your listening position as shown below.
Subwoofer
Unit
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
0.3m
Listener
Surround
speaker (L)
Surround
speaker (R)
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Setting the clock
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1
2
Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“CLOCK” appears in the display. Then, the
hour indication flashes in the display.
3
4
Press –. or >+ repeatedly to set
the hour.
Press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes in the
display.
5
6
Press –. or >+ repeatedly to set
the minute.
Press ENTER.
The clock starts functioning.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“SET” appears in the display, then “PLAY
SET?” flashes in the display.
“CLOCK SET?”, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes in the display.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
• The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 36).
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Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Disc – Playback
Loading a disc
This system lets you play back CDGs*, audio
CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks in
different play modes.
Before playing a CDG*, turn on your TV and
select the video input.
1
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
2
Load a disc with the label side facing
up on the disc tray.
* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only
When playing an audio CD
When youplay
back a 8 cm
disc such as
CD single,
Elapsed
playing time
Disc tray
number
Track number
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray
To load additional discs, press
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP to rotate the
disc tray.
Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
3
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
When playing an MP3 audio track
Notes
Elapsed
playing time
Disc tray
number
Track number
• Do not push the disc tray when closing it as this may
cause malfunction. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close
the disc tray.
• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
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When playing a CDG (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/
GNX66 only)
Select
To play back
ALL DISCS
SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on all discs in
random order.
Elapsed
Disc tray
number
playing time
Track number
1DISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in random
order.
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
The MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc you have
For discs other than discs
with MP3 audio tracks,
“ALBM SHUF” play mode
performs the same operation
as “1DISC SHUF” play
mode.
Disc playing Disc presence
indicator indicator
1
2
Press CD.
PROGRAM
The tracks on all discs in the
When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote repeatedly until
the indication of the play mode you
want lights up in the display.
(Program Play) order you want them to be
played back (see “Creating
your own program” on
page 17).
Select
To play back
3
Press nN (or N on the remote).
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
The tracks on all discs in the
disc tray continuously.
1DISC
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in original
order.
ALBM
(Normal Play)
The MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc you have
selected in original order.
For discs other than discs
with MP3 audio tracks,
“ALBM” play mode
performs the same operation
as “1DISC” play mode.
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Notes
Other operations
• 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.
To
Do this
Stop playback
Press x.
Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume
playback.
• When the disc is loaded, the system reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-
MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a longer
time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 audio
tracks to start playback.
Select a track
Turn . > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –.
or >+ on the remote
repeatedly).
• You are recommended not to save other types of
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
Select an album Turn and hold ALBUM +/–
of MP3 audio
tracks
clockwise or counterclockwise
and release it at the album you
want (or press ALBUM +/– on the
remote repeatedly).
• When naming the MP3 audio tracks, be sure to add
the file extension “.MP3” to the file name.
• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
Find a point in a For audio CD, turn and hold
1)2)
track
m M clockwise or
• If you save up the extension “.MP3” to a track other
than MP3 audio tracks, the system cannot recognize
the track properly and will generate a random noise
which could damage your speaker.
counterclockwise and release it at
the point you want (or press m
or M repeatedly on the remote).
For MP3 audio track, press m or
M repeatedly on the remote.
• This system can play back MP3 audio tracks in the
format of MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3, MPEG 2 Audio
Layer 3 and MPEG 2.5 Audio Layer 3.
• The maximum number of albums on a disc which can
be recognize by this system is 150 (including root
album).
Select a disc
Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3
when playback is buttons or EX-CHANGE/DISC
stopped
SKIP (or DISC SKIP on the
remote).
Switch to CD
function from
another source
and start
Press one of the DISC 1 ~ 3
buttons (Automatic Source
Selection).
• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and
albums on a disc which can be recognize by this
system is 300.
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter problems such as cannot play back, sound
interruptions and noise.
playback
automatically
when there is a
disc
Exchange other Press EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP.
Tips
discs while
playing
• When you press CD or one of the DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons
to switch to “CD” function from “TUNER” function,
you may require a longer time to access the disc. In
the case, set the CD power manage function to “CD
POWER ON” (page 20).
Remove a disc
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
1) The elapsed playing time may not be displayed
correctly depending on the MP3 audio tracks.
2) (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)
You cannot find a point in a track when playing a
CDG.
• If you press CD while the system is turned off, the
system turns on automatically and “CD” is selected
as the function.
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select “CD”.
• (MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)
When you play back a CDG, some operation may
cause image distortion on the video output.
• During Shuffle Play, some tracks may be played
back repeatedly.
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Playing repeatedly
— Repeat Play
program
— Program Play
You can play back all the tracks or a single track
on a disc repeatedly.
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play back.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a tape (page 24).
Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly
during playback until “REPEAT” or
“REPEAT1” lights up in the display.
REPEAT: All the tracks on the disc(s), or all the
tracks in the album* are played back repeatedly
up to five times.
REPEAT1: A single track is played back
repeatedly until “REPEAT1” is cancelled.
1
2
Press CD.
When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE on the remote repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” lights up in the display.
* When “ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” is selected for
MP3 audio tracks.
3
Press one of DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons or
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP (or DISC SKIP
on the remote) to select a disc.
To cancel Repeat Play
To program all the tracks on a disc at once,
proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the
display.
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both
“REPEAT” and “REPEAT1” disappear from
the display.
To program all the MP3 audio tracks on
an album at once, turn and hold
ALBUM +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the
album you want (or press ALBUM +/– on
the remote repeatedly until the album you
want appears in the display), then proceed
to step 5.
Note
You cannot select “REPEAT” and “ALL DISCS
SHUF” at the same time.
Tip
You can change the Repeat Play setting when the
playback is stopped.
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4
Turn . > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or
>+ on the remote repeatedly) until
the track number you want appears in
the display.
Other operations
To
Do this
Cancel Program
Play
When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “PROGRAM”
disappear from the display.
The total playing time flashes in the display.
When programming an MP3 audio track,
turn and hold ALBUM +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the album
you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the
remote repeatedly until the album you want
appears in the display), then turn . >
clockwise or counterclockwise (or press
–. or >+ on the remote repeatedly)
until the track number you want appears in
the display.
Clear a track from Press CLEAR on the remote
the end of program when playback is stopped.
Tips
• The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press
nN (or N on the remote) to play back the same
program again.
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
– you have programmed a track number which
exceeds 20.
Total playing time
Disc tray Track
(including selected
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
– you have programmed an MP3 audio track.
number
number
track)
5
6
Press ENTER.
The track(s) is(are) programmed.
The program step number appears in the
display.
To program additional discs or tracks.
To program
Repeat steps
Other discs
3 and 5
Other tracks on the 4 and 5
same disc
Other tracks on
other discs
3 to 5
7
Press nN (or N on the remote).
Program Play starts.
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4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Preset number
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 frequency of your favourite stations.
Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or
>+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset number you want.
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
6
7
Press ENTER.
“Complete!” appears in the display. The
station is stored.
Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “AUTO” lights up in
the display.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
3
Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or
>+ on the remote).
Manual tuning preset
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. “TUNED” lights
up in the display. When a FM stereo
program is tuned in, “STEREO” lights up in
the display.
You can manually tune in and store the
frequency of your favourite stations.
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “MANUAL” lights up in
the display.
3
Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or
>+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune
in the station you want.
If “TUNED” does not lights up and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the radio station you
want as described in steps 2 and 3 of
“Manual tuning preset”.
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4
5
Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote.
To set to “CD POWER ON”
A preset number flashes in the display.
The stations are stored from preset
number 1.
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER
ON” appears in the display.
Notes
Preset number
• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access
time is increased.
• You cannot change the CD power manage function
setting in the Power Saving Mode (page 36).
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Saudi Arabian
models)
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
The factory settings for AM tuning interval is
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, select any AM station first,
ENTER, press ?/1. The system turns on
automatically and “AM 10k STEP” or
“AM 9k STEP” appears in the display. When
you change the interval, all the AM preset
stations are erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or
>+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset number you want.
6
7
Press ENTER.
“Complete!” appears in the display. The
station is stored.
Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Other operations
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the
Power Saving Mode (page 36).
To
Do this
Tune in a station
Follow the procedure described
with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset” on
page 19.
Tips
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Stop scanning
during automatic
tuning
Press x.
• If you press TUNER/BAND while the system is
turned off, the system turns on automatically and
“TUNER” is selected as the function.
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select “TUNER”.
Cancel presetting
Press TUNER MEMORY on
the remote.
To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set the CD power
manage function to “CD POWER OFF”. The
default setting is “CD POWER ON”.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press CD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press ?/1 while holding x.
The system turns on automatically. “CD
POWER OFF” appears in the display.
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Listening to a non-preset
radio station
Listening to the radio
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
— Manual Tuning
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Listening to a preset station
Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “MANUAL” lights up in
the display.
— Preset Tuning
3
Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or
>+ on the remote repeatedly) to tune
in the station you want.
Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset
them (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 19).
1
2
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
Tips
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until “MONO”
lights up in the display. There will be no stereo effect,
but the reception will improve.
Press TUNING MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “PRESET” lights up in
the display.
• To record the radio programs, see “Recording on a
tape manually” (page 25) or “Timer recording radio
programs” (page 35).
3
Turn TUNING +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or
>+ on the remote repeatedly) to
select the preset station you want.
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select “TUNER”.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect an external antenna.
Preset number
Frequency
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Playing a tape
Tape – Playback
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.
Loading a tape
1
2
Load a tape.
1
Push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B) on the
Press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the
remote) repeatedly until “TAPE A” or
“TAPE B” appears in the display.
selected deck.
3
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to play back one side, “j”*1 to
play back both sides or “RELAY”*2
(Relay Play) to play back both decks in
succession.
4
Press nN (or N on the remote).
The tape starts playing.
2
3
Load a tape into Deck A or B.
Press nN(or Non the remote) again to
*3
With the side
you want to
play back or
record facing
forward
play back the reverse side
.
Tape presence indicator
Push the center of the tape lid to close
the deck.
Front side Reverse side
indicator
indicator
*1
*2
Only for the tape in Deck B.
Playback stops automatically after repeating
the sequence for five times.
Relay Play follows this cyclic sequence up to
five times, then stops:
Deck A (front side)
r
Deck B (front side)
r
Deck B (reverse side)
*3
You can only play back front side of the tape in
Deck A.
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Other operations
To
Do this
Stop playback
Press x.
Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume
playback.
Fast-forward or Turn m M clockwise or
rewind
counterclockwise (or press m or
M on the remote). To back to
normal playback, press nN
(or N on the remote).
Remove a tape
Push b (Deck A) or B (Deck B)
when playback is stopped.
Note
Do not push b(Deck A) or B(Deck B) while playing
a tape, otherwise the tape could be damaged.
Tips
• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence
indicator lights up in the display.
• If you press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the remote)
while the system is turned off, the system turns on
automatically and “TAPE A” or “TAPE B” is
selected as the function.
• If you press nN (or N on the remote) during
“TAPE A” function and there is no tape in Deck A,
the system automatically switches to “TAPE B”
function when there is a tape in Deck B. Then,
playback will start and vice versa.
• You can also press FUNCTION on the remote
repeatedly to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”.
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To record a disc by specifying
track order
Tape – Recording
— Program Edit
Recording your favorite
tracks on a disc into a
tape
You can record tracks on all the discs in the
order you want using Program Play. Between
steps 2 and step 3 of “CD Synchro Recording”
(page 24), do steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own
program” (page 17). When programming, make
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape.
— CD Synchro Recording
You can record a whole disc into a tape.
You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The
recording level is adjusted automatically.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
Tips
1
2
Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
• For recording from the reverse side:
After step 1, press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the
remote) repeatedly until “TAPE B” appears in the
display. Press nN (or N on the remote)
repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator “b”
lights up in the display to start playback of the
reverse side. Press x at the point you want to start
recording.
Press CD and load a disc you want to
record.
When you want to record an album of MP3
audio tracks, press PLAY MODE on the
remote repeatedly until “ALBM” lights up
in the display. Then turn and hold
ALBUM +/– clockwise or
counterclockwise and release it at the album
you want (or press ALBUM +/– on the
remote repeatedly).
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
3
Press CD SYNC.
“SYNC” lights up in the display.
“REC” flashes in the display.
Deck B standby for recording.
4
5
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side or “j”
(or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
To stop recording
Press x.
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Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
manually
Tips
• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
• For recording from the radio:
If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
• For recording from a disc to a tape manually:
You can turn . > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on the
remote repeatedly) to select tracks during recording
pause (after step 4 and before step 6 of “Recording on
a tape manually” ).
— Manual Recording
You can record just the portions you like from a
disc, tape or radio program on a tape.
You can also record from connected
components (see “Hooking up optional
components” on page 40).
1
2
Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, TV
or VIDEO/MD (or FUNCTION on the
remote repeatedly) to select the source
you want to record.
• For recording from the reverse side:
After step 1, press TAPE A/B (or TAPE on the
remote) repeatedly until “TAPE B” appears in the
display. Press nN (or N on the remote)
repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side indicator “b”
lights up in the display to start playback of the
reverse side. Press x at the point you want to start
recording.
3
4
Load the disc, tape or tune to the
station you want to record. To record
from the connected component,
connect the external audio sources.
• For recording an album of MP3 audio tracks:
Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until
“ALBM” lights up in the display. Then turn and hold
ALBUM +/– clockwise or counterclockwise and
release it at the album you want (or press
ALBUM +/– on the remote repeatedly) after step 4
and before step 6 of “Recording to a tape manually”.
• When recording from the tape:
Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” flashes in the display.
Deck B standby for recording.
5
6
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
“g” to record on one side or “j”
(or “RELAY”) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
“REC” lights up in the display.
Recording starts.
If you set the direction to “j” (or “RELAY”) and
the tapes you use have different lengths, the tapes in
each deck reverses independently.
7
Start playing the source to be
recorded.
To stop recording
Press x.
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Selecting the preset
effect
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press EQ on the
remote repeatedly) to select the preset
effect you want.
You can reinforce the bass and create a more
powerful sound.
Press GROOVE repeatedly.
Preset effect options
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Effect
Category
ROCK
POP
JAZZ
DANCE
SOUL
Standard music sources
GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF
* The volume switches to power mode and the
equalizer curve changes.
Tips
TECHNO
HIP HOP
REGGAE
SAMBA
CLASSICAL
• The default setting is “GROOVE ON”.
• When “GROOVE ON” is selected,
“GROOVE” lights up in the display.
FLAT
Original music source
User equalizer setting
USER EQ 1
USER EQ 2
USER EQ 3
To cancel the preset effect
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise until “FLAT” appears in the
display.
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Other operations
Adjusting the graphic
equalizer or selecting the
surround effect
To
Do this
Call up a user
Turn OPERATION DIAL
equalizer setting clockwise or counterclockwise
until the user equalizer setting
number you want appears in the
display.
You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering
the level of specific frequency band, then store
up to three user equalizer setting in the memory.
MHC-GNX100/GNX66/GNX60 only
Press SURROUND repeatedly.
1
2
Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a
frequency band or surround effect.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to adjust the level or
select surround effect you want.
SURROUND ON t SURROUND OFF
Notes
• When you select certain preset effects, the surround
effect may be canceled.
Frequency level
Frequency band
• When the surround effect is selected,
“SURROUND” lights up in the display.
3
4
Repeat step 1 and 2 to adjust the level
of other frequency bands.
Press ENTER.
A user equalizer number flashes in the
display.
5
6
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select a user
equalizer number (1~3) you want to
store the equalizer setting.
Press ENTER.
This setting is automatically stored as the
user equalizer setting you selected in step 5.
The previous setting stored at this memory
location is erased and replaced by the new
setting.
Tip
If you do not want to store the equalizer setting, select
“EXIT?” in step 5.
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Selecting the MP3
Booster effect
Selecting the sound
system
(MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/
GX9900 only)
You can improve the sound quality of MP3
audio tracks during playback.
Press MP3 BOOSTER repeatedly.
You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the
sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only
BOOSTER ON t BOOSTER OFF
Tips
Press SURR SPEAKER MODE on the unit
or the subwoofer repeatedly to select the
sound mode you want.
• The default setting is “BOOSTER ON”.
• When “BOOSTER ON” is selected, “MP3
BOOSTER” lights up in the display.
• MP3 Booster setting only can be changed when disc
with MP3 audio tracks is selected during “CD”
function.
Each time you press the button, the indicator on
the subwoofer and the display changes
cyclically as follows:
LINK1) t MATRIX SURR 12) t
MATRIX SURR 23)
Note
When you turn on the system, the last selected
SURROUND SPEAKER MODE indicator on the
subwoofer lights up.
MHC-GNX77/GNX70/GX9900 only
Press SURR SPEAKER MODE repeatedly to
select the sound mode you want.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
LINK1) t MATRIX SURR2)
1)
LINK : Reproduces the same sound with different
output levels.
2)
MATRIX SURR/MATRIX SURR 1 :
Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually
sense the size of the room.
3)
MATRIX SURR 2 : Reproduces a wide range of
sound that can actually sense the size of the room.
The surround sound is reinforced.
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Using the subwoofer
Flashing sound effect
— SOUND FLASH
(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)
With the sound flash function, you can flash the
sound output. The sound cuts off periodically.
You can use the sound of the subwoofer to
enhance the bass.
Hold down SOUND FLASH during
playback.
1
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the
subwoofer repeatedly until the
indicator lights up.
The flashing effect is activated.
The subwoofer is turned on.
To cancel the flashing effect
2
Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to adjust
the level.
Release SOUND FLASH.
To change the sound flash speed
You will be able to listen to low bass
frequency sound.
Hold down SOUND FLASH and turn
OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to change the sound flash
speed (1 ~ 20).
To turn off the subwoofer
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the
subwoofer again.
Tips
Notes
• (MHC-GNX100 only)
• If you turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME
+/– on the remote), the volume for all speakers will
change.
You can activate the X-ROUND and SOUND
FLASH effect simultaneously.
• The power illuminator will synchronize with the
selected SOUND FLASH effect.
• (MHC-GNX100 only)
When you select “SPEAKERS B”, the subwoofer is
turned off automatically.
Tip
You can turn MASTER VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote) to adjust the volume of
the subwoofer linked to the front speakers.
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Select
To output sound
Creating a party
environment
1)
AUTO WAVE
MANUAL
WAVE
,
In circular motion
2)
1)
(MHC-GNX100 only)
AUTO FADER
MANUAL
FADER
,
From front speakers to surround
speakers or vice versa
2)
You can create a party environment by using
X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and
SOUND FLASH for flashing effect.
1)
AUTO BAL
MANUAL BAL speakers or vice versa
,
From left speakers to right
2)
To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place your front
and surround speakers at an equal distance from
your listening position (see “Positioning the
speakers for MHC-GNX100” on page 12).
RANDOM
TWISTER
In random position
In circular motion like “twister”
1)
You can change the speed of sound movement by
turning the X-ROUND JOG clockwise or
counterclockwise.
2)
Moving sound effect
You can manually change the sound movement from
one speaker to another speaker by turning the
X-ROUND JOG clockwise or counterclockwise.
— X-ROUND
To cancel the X-ROUND effect
Press one of the X-ROUND buttons to
select the X-ROUND mode you want.
Press X-ROUND OFF. “X-ROUND OFF”
appears in the display.
The name of selected X-ROUND mode appears
and the X-ROUND lights up in the display.
Notes
Tip
• If you cannot get the sound effect you want, check
the speaker connections.
To change between AUTO WAVE and MANUAL
WAVE, AUTO FADER and MANUAL FADER or
AUTO BAL and MANUAL BAL, press AUTO/
MANUAL repeatedly until the mode you want appears
in the display.
• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES
jack, X-ROUND mode automatically turned off and
you cannot change the setting.
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Selecting the speaker
system
Selecting audio channel
— Multiplex Effect
(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)
(MHC-GNX100 only)
When playing a multiplex audio CD or
multiplex CDG (disc with the vocals on one
channel and the instruments on the other
channel), you can switch the sound to cancel the
vocals and listen only to the instruments from
both speakers.
You can select the speakers you want to turn on.
1
Press SPEAKERS on the unit or
subwoofer.
Each time you press the button, the display
and the indicators on the subwoofer
changes cyclically as follows:
SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t
SPEAKERS A+B
1
2
Press CD.
Press MPX repeatedly.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
To select
Display
The front
speakers
SPEAKERS A
MPX L t MPX R t STEREO
Notes
The surround
speakers
SPEAKERS B
• The “m” lights up in the display when “MPX L” or
“MPX R” is selected.
Both the front
and surround
speakers
SPEAKERS A+B
• If “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected, the output from
CD DIGITAL OUT jack will become monaural.
• When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is selected, you
cannot select “MPX L” or “MPX R”.
• The multiplex setting is automatically changed to
“STEREO” if the disc is changed or the function is
changed.
Notes
• When X-ROUND mode is turned on, the speaker
system automatically changes to SPEAKERS A+B.
• When the headphones are connected to the PHONES
jack, you cannot change the speaker system.
• “SPEAKERS A” lights up in the display when
SPEAKERS A is selected while “SPEAKERS B”
lights up in the display when SPEAKERS B is
selected.
• When you turn on the system, the last selected
speaker system indicator on the subwoofer lights up.
• When you select “SPEAKERS B”, the subwoofer is
turned off automatically.
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Singing along
You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape.
You need to connect an optional microphone.
1
2
3
4
Turn MIC LEVEL to “MIN” to turn down
the microphone volume.
Connect an optional microphone to the
MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack.
Start playing the music and adjust the
volume.
Start singing along with the music and
adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC LEVEL.
Other operations
To
Do this
Sing along with CDGs* Turn on your TV and select
the video input.
Adjust the microphone Turn ECHO LEVEL to
echo
adjust the echo effect. To
cancel the echo effect, turn
ECHO LEVEL to “MIN”.
* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only.
Tips
• You can mix and record sound from microphone
after step 2. To record the sound, see “Recording on
a tape manually” on page 25. To stop recording,
press x.
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
“CD” function and not playing a disc.
• When high level sound signals are input, the system
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent
distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level
Control function).
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Waking up to music
— Play Timer
Timer
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make
sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 13).
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so that you can fall asleep to music.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
Prepare the music source you want to
play back.
Press SLEEP repeatedly.
• Disc: Load a disc. To start from a specific
track, make a program (see “Creating
your own program” on page 17).
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want
to play back facing forward.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min
t … t 10min t OFF
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 21).
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or
after the current disc or tape finishes playing.
Other operations
2
3
Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the
volume.
To
Do this
Check the
Press SLEEP once.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
remaining time**
“SET” appears in the display, then “PLAY
SET?” flashes in the display.
Change the time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select
to turn off the time you want.
Cancel the Sleep Press SLEEP repeatedly until
4
5
Press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
Timer
“SLEEP OFF” appears in the
display.
Set the time to start playback.
**You cannot check the remaining time if you select
“AUTO”.
Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn
.> on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
Notes
• During CD Synchro Recording, do not set the Sleep
Timer to “AUTO”.
The minute indication flashes in the
display.
• When the Sleep Timer is activated, “SLEEP” lights
up in the display.
Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn
.> on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to set the minute, then
press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set
the clock.
6
Set the time to stop playback following
the same procedure as step 5.
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Notes
7
Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or
turn .> on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) until the music
source you want appears in the
display.
• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer
Recording at the same time.
• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the
same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• The Play Timer will not be activated if the system is
turned on.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
Tips
t
y
T
TUNER
CD PLAY
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
t
T
TAPE PLAY
• When the Play Timer is selected, “PLAY” lights up
in the display.
8
9
Press ENTER.
The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”),
followed by the start time, the stop time and
the music source appears in the display.
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other operations
To
Do this
Check the setting
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
“SELECT” appears in the
display.
2 Press –. or >+
repeatedly (or turn .
>on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“PLAY SELECT?”, then
press ENTER.
Change the setting Start from step 1.
Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
“SELECT” appears in the
display.
2 Press –. or >+
repeatedly (or turn .
>on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“TIMER OFF?”, then press
ENTER.
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7
Press DIRECTION repeatedly on the
unit to select “g” to record on one
side or “j” (or “RELAY”) to record
on both sides.
programs
For recoding from the reverse side, press
TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit)
You can record a preset radio station from a
specified time.
To make a timer recording, you must first preset
the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations”
on page 19) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock” on page 13).
repeatedly until “TAPE B” appears in the
display. Then, press N (or nN on the
unit) repeatedly until TAPE B reverse side
indicator “b” lights up in the display to start
playback of reverse side. Press x at the
point where you want to start recording.
When you record on both sides, be sure to
start from the front side. If you start from
the reverse side, recording stops at the end
of the reverse side.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1
Tune in the preset radio station
(see “Listening to a preset station” on
page 21).
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
8
Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
“SET” appears in the display, then “PLAY
SET?” flashes in the display.
Other operations
3
4
Press –. or >+ repeatedly
(or turn .> on the unit clockwise
or counterclockwise) to select “REC
SET?”, then press ENTER.
To
Do this
Check the setting
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
SELECT.
“SELECT” appears in the
display.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes in the display.
2 Press –. or >+
repeatedly (or turn .
>on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“REC SELECT?”, then press
ENTER.
Set the time to start recording.
Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn
.> on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
Change the setting Start from step 1.
Cancel the timer 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER
The minute indication start flashes in the
display.
Press –. or >+ repeatedly (or turn
.> on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to set the minute, then
press ENTER.
SELECT.
“SELECT” appears in the
display.
2 Press –. or >+
repeatedly (or turn .
>on the unit clockwise or
counterclockwise) to select
“TIMER OFF?”, then press
ENTER.
5
6
Set the time to stop recording following
the same procedure as step 4.
The type of timer (“REC”), followed by
the start time, the stop time and the preset
radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER
FM 5”) appears in the display.
Load a recordable tape into Deck B.
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Notes
• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer
Recording at the same time.
Display
• If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer
at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
• The Timer Recording will not be activated if the
system is turned on.
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode
• The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer
Recording.
The demonstration display and the clock display
can be turned off to minimize the amount of
power consumed during standby mode (Power
Saving Mode).
• Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the recording starts (about 15 seconds
before the preset time).
Tips
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is turned off until the
• The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
demonstration display and the clock
display disappears from the display.
• When the Timer Recording is selected, “REC” lights
up in the display.
To cancel Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is
turned off. Each time you press the button, the
display changes cyclically as follows:
(Power Saving Mode)
1)
The display changes and the indicators flashes even
when the system is turned off.
2)
“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the
clock.
Note
You cannot do the following operations during Power
Saving Mode:
– Setting the clock (page 13)
– Changing the AM tuning interval (page 20)
– Turning on the system by pressing the function
buttons (CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND, TV or
VIDEO/MD)
– Changing CD power manage setting (page 20)
Tips
• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving
Mode.
• ?/1 indicator lights up in red color even in the
Power Saving Mode.
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Changing the spectrum
analyzer display
Adjusting the brightness
of the display
1
Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select
“SPECTRUM”.
1
Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select
“DIMMER”.
The last selected spectrum setting appears
in the display.
The last selected dimmer setting appears in
the display.
2
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the setting
you want.
2
3
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the setting
you want.
The display changes as follows:
The display changes as follows:
t
y
DIMMER 1
T
T
t
DIMMER OFF
SPECTRUM 1
SPECTRUM 2
Y
Y
t
T
DIMMER 2*
SPECTRUM OFF
SPECTRUM 3
R
R
t
SPECTRUM 4
T
* DIMMER 2 is the darkest.
Press ENTER.
3
Press ENTER.
When X-ROUND mode is selected
(MHC-GNX100 only)
1
Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select
“X-POSITION”.
The last selected spectrum setting appears
in the display.
2
Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or
counterclockwise to select the setting
you want.
The display changes as follows:
X-POS ON* y X-POS OFF
*The spectrum analyzer display will synchronize
with the selected X-ROUND effect.
3
Press ENTER.
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Changing the power
illuminator
Viewing information
about the disc in the
display
Press ILLUMINATION repeatedly to select
the power illuminator you want when the
system is turned on.
You can check the elapsed playing time and
remaining time of the current track or current
disc.
Each time you press the button, the power
illuminator changes cyclically as follows:
When a CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3
audio tracks is loaded, you can also check the
information recorded on disc, such as the titles.
When the system detects CD-TEXT discs,
“CD TEXT” lights up in the display.
PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t
PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t
PATTERN OFF
Notes
• When you turn MASTER VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote), power illuminator
shows the current volume level.
Checking the elapsed playing
time, remaining time and
titles
• During the demonstration display, you can turn on or
off power illuminator by pressing ILLUMINATION.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Remaining time of the current track1) t
Remaining time of the current disc2) t Title of
the current track3) t Title of the current album
(for a few seconds)4) t Clock display5) (for 8
seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
1)
“--.--” appears while an MP3 audio track is played
back.
2)
“--.--” appears in the following cases:
– while an MP3 audio track is played back.
– All play modes except “1DISC” or “ALBM”.
Only for CD-TEXT discs and a discs with MP3
3)
audio tracks.
When the CD-TEXT disc contains more than 20
tracks, the title of current track is not displayed from
track 21 onwards.
4)
Only for discs with MP3 audio tracks.
5)
“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the
clock.
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x When the play mode is “PROGRAM”
Checking the total playing
time and titles
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time1) t Total number of
programmed tracks (for 8 seconds)2) t Title of
current disc3) t Clock display4) (for 8 seconds)
t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback
is stopped.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
1)
“--.--” appears in the following cases:
– When the audio CD contains 21 tracks or more,
and the track number which exceeds 20 is
selected.
x When the play mode is other than
“PROGRAM”
– When the total program exceeds 100 minutes.
– When the program list contains MP3 audio
tracks.
“NO STEP” appears in the display if there is no
program.
Total number of tracks1) or albums2) or the total
playing time3) t Title of current disc4) or
current album1) t Clock display5) (for 8
seconds) t Effect status (for 8 seconds)
2)
1)
3)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in “ALBM” and
Only for CD-TEXT discs and discs with MP3 audio
“ALBM SHUF” modes.
tracks.
2)
4)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other
“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the
than “ALBM” and “ALBM SHUF”.
clock.
3)
For audio CDs and CDGs*.
Note
*MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only
Some characters may not be displayed for track title,
album title or disc title.
4)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks in play modes other
than “ALBM”, “ALBM SHUF” and CD-TEXT
discs.
5)
“--.--” appears in the display if you have not set the
clock.
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Optional Components
Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions
provided with each component.
*
For MHC-GNX100/
GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/
GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/
GNX60.
TV
From the audio output
jacks of the TV
To the video input
jack of the TV
** For MHC-GNX88/
GNX77/GNX66.
**
*
From the audio output
jacks of the connected
component
VCR, MD deck or
DVD player
To the digital input
jack of the MD deck
MD deck
A CD DIGITAL OUT jack
B VIDEO/MD (AUDIO IN) L/R
(For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/
GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/
GNX60)
jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
audio output jacks of the optional component
(such as VCR or MD deck) to these jacks. You
can then output audio through this system.
Use a digital optical cord (square, not supplied)
to connect the digital input jack of the optional
MD deck to this jack. You can then record
digital audio from this system.
C
TV (AUDIO IN) L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the
audio output jacks of a TV to these jacks. You
can then output audio signal through this system.
Notes
• There is no digital audio output from this jack during
playback of an MP3 audio track.
• (For MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66)
If “MPX L” or “MPX R” is selected, the digital audio
output from this jack will become monaural.
D VIDEO OUT jack
(For MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66)
Use a video cord (supplied) to connect the video
input jack of a TV to this jack.
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connected component
Recording on a connected
component
GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/
GNX60)
Listening to a connected VCR,
MD deck or DVD player
1
Connect the audio cords.
Making a digital recording
from a disc onto a connected
MD deck
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 40.
2
Press VIDEO/MD.
Start playing the connected component.
1
Connect an optical cord.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 40.
To switch between the “VIDEO”
and “MD” function
2
Start recording.
Hold down VIDEO/MD and press ?/1 while
the system is turned on. Release ?/1 first,
then release VIDEO/MD. The system
“MD” or vice versa.
Refer to the operating instructions provided
with the connected component.
Notes
• When making a digital recording to MD deck, start
the recording of MD deck in advance.
• You cannot record from an MP3 audio track
digitally.
Note
If the sound is distorted or too loud when “VIDEO” is
selected, change the function to “MD”.
Listening to a connected TV
1
Connect the audio cords.
See “Hooking up optional components” on
page 40.
2
Press TV.
Tip
You can press FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to
select “VIDEO”, “MD” or “TV”.
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Connecting external
antennas
Connect an external antenna to improve the
reception.
FM antenna
Connect an optional FM external antenna. You
can also use the TV antenna instead.
FM 75
COAXIAL
AM
AM antenna
Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet) insulated
wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the
supplied AM loop antenna connected.
Insulated wire
(not supplied)
FM 75
AM
COAXIAL
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General
plug in the power cord even though you have
not turned on the system.
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see
step 7 of “Hooking up the system” on page 8).
Should you encounter a problem with your
system, do the following:
The clock/timer setting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occured. Redo “Setting the clock” (page 13). If
(page 33) and “Timer recording radio programs”
(page 35).
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker
cords are connected correctly and firmly.
2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting
checklist below and take the indicated
corrective action.
The radio presetting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure
occured for longer than half a day. Redo
“Presetting radio stations” (page 19).
If the problem persists after doing all of the
above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
“– –:– –” appears in the display.
When the ?/1 indicator flashes
• A power failure occurred. Set the clock (page 13)
and timer settings (page 33 to 36) again.
Immediately unplug the power cord and
check the following items.
There is no sound.
• (MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)
Is the system control cable connected
correctly?
• Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise (or press
VOLUME + on the remote).
• Make sure the headphones are not connected to
the PHONES jack.
• If your unit have voltage selector, is the
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?
Check the voltage for your region, then
make sure the voltage selector is set
correctly.
• Are you using the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes
on the rear of the unit?
• Check the speaker connections (page 9).
• There is no audio output during Timer Recording.
There is no microphone sound.
• Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press
VOLUME +/– on the remote repeatedly) or
MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume.
• Make sure the microphone is connected to the
After checking the above items and fixing
any problem, plug in the power cord again
and turn on the system. If the ?/1 indicator
still flashing, or if the cause of the problem
cannot be found even after checking all the
above items, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move
• Connect the unit to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power cord.
The 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 33 to 36).
• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 33).
• You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer
Recording simultaneously.
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Disc player
The remote does not function.
• Remove the obstacle between the remote and the
unit.
The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”
appears in the display.
• Move the remote closer to the unit.
• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.
• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).
• Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light.
• Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service facility.
The disc tray does not close.
• Load the disc correctly.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Always close the tray by pressing Z OPEN/
CLOSE. Trying to push the tray closed with your
fingers may cause problems with the system.
• Decrease the volume.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
The disc does not eject.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro
Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro
the disc.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The sound from the component connected to
the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks is distorted.
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press
VIDEO/MD, switch to “MD” function (see “To
switch between the “VIDEO” and “MD”
function” on page 41).
Playback does not start.
• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is
loaded.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 48).
• Reload the disc.
• Load the disc that this system can play back
(page 6).
The subwoofer is turned off automatically.**
• You have selected “SPEAKERS B”. Press
• Load the disc in the tray with the label side up.
the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few
hours until the moisture evaporates.
• Press nN (or N on the remote) to start
playback.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Check that the speakers are connected securely
and correctly.
Disc access takes a longer time.
• Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER
ON” (page 20).
• Turn off the X-ROUND mode (page 30).**
• The source being played back is monaural.
• Press MPX repeatedly until “m” disappears from
the display.*
The sound skips.
• Wipe the disc clean (page 48).
• Reload the disc.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the unit, or
placing them on separate stands. When you listen
to a track with bass sounds at high volume, the
speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only
**MHC-GNX100 only
Playback does not start from the first track.
• The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play
mode. Press PLAY MODE on the remote
repeatedly until “ALL DISCS”, “1 DISC” or
“ALBM” lights up in the display.
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Tuner
MP3 audio track cannot be played back.
• Recording was not performed according to the
ISO 9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet in the expansion
format.
There is severe hum or noise. (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display)
• Set the proper band and frequency (page 19).
• Connect the antenna properly (page 10).
• Find a place and an orientation that provide good
cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you
connect an external antenna.
• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension
“.MP3”.
• The data is not stored in MP3 format even though
it has extension “.MP3”.
• The MP3 audio tracks in format other than MPEG
1, 2 and 2.5 Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back.
• The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders
only.
• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals
along its entire length, so make sure you extend it
fully.
• MP3 audio tracks in MP3 PRO format cannot be
played back on this system.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
MP3 audio tracks take longer time to play back
than others.
• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.
• Set CD power manage function to “CD POWER
OFF” (page 20).
• After the system reads all tracks on the discs,
playback may take more time than usual if:
– the number of albums or tracks on the disc is
very large.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until
“MONO” disappears in the display.
– the album and track organization structure is
very complex.
The album title, track title, ID3 tag and the
CD-TEXT characters do not appear properly.
• Use a disc that conforms with ISO 9660 level 1,
level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
• The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2.
• The character code that can be displayed by this
system are as follow:
Tape deck
The tape does not record or playback, or there
is a decrease in sound level.
• The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 49).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).
– Upper cases (A to Z)
– Lower cases (a to z)
The tape does not erase completely.
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).
– Numbers (0 to 9)
– Symbols (< > * +, – / [ ] \ _)
Other characters may not be displayed correctly.
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
The output from CD DIGITAL OUT jack is
monaural.*
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 49).
• Press MPX repeatedly until “m” disappears from
the display.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
When you turn m M clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press m or M on the
remote), “Not in Use” flashes in the display.*
• The CDG is played back. This is not a
malfunction.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized. (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 49).
* MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only
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The tape does not record.
Messages
• No tape is loaded. Load a tape.
• The tab has been removed from the tape. Cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape (page 49).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
The system cannot play back the reverse side
of the tape in Deck A.
Disc
NO STEP
• The system only can play back front side of the
tape in Deck A. This is not a malfunction.
You have cleared all the steps you programmed.
When you turn . > clockwise or
counterclockwise (or press –. or >+ on
the remote), “Not in Use” flashes in the
display.
OVER
You have reached the end of the disc while turning
and holding m M clockwise (or pressing M
on the remote) during playback or pause.
• The system does not has AMS (Automatic Music
Sensor) function. This is not a malfunction.
No Disc
There is no disc on the disc tray.
Push STOP!
You have pressed PLAY MODE on the remote
during playback.
If the system still does not
operate properly after performing
the above measures or other
troubles does not described
above occur, reset the system as
follows:
Step Full!
You tried to program more than 25 steps.
Reading
The system is reading information of the disc. Some
buttons are not available.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
Tape
No Tab
You cannot record the tape because the tab has been
removed from the tape.
4 Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings.
You should set the settings you made, such as
the preset stations, clock and timer.
No Tape
There is no tape in the tape deck.
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Timer
OFF TIME NG!
The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer
Recording is same.
SET CLOCK!
You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before the
clock is set.
SET TIMER!
You pressed CLOCK/TIMER SELECT before Play
Timer or Timer Recording is set.
PUSH SELECT!
You tried to set the clock or timer during timer
operation.
Others
Not in Use
You have pressed a button those operations is not
allowed or invalid at that time.
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On heat build-up
• Although the system heats up during operation, this
Additional Information
Precautions
is not a malfunction.
• Place the system in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat build-up in the system.
• If you continuously use this system at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
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.
• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the
ventilation hole for the cooling fan.
On safety
On operation
• The system is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the system itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the power cord (mains lead), pull it out by
the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the system.
Should this occur, the system will not operate
properly. Remove the disc and leave the system
turned on for about an hour until the moisture
evaporates.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the system,
unplug the system and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it any further.
• When you move the system, take out any disc.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your
system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
• For customers in United States
One blade of the plug is wider than other for the
purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only
one way. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into
the outlet, contact your dealer.
Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the disc from the center out.
• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified
service shop.
• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,
commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray
intended for vinyl LPs.
On placement
• 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.
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is;
– Extremely hot or cold
• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.
This may cause a malfunction to the system.
• When using discs that have glue or similar tacky
substance on the label side of the disc or that used a
special ink when the label was printed, there is a
chance that the disc or label may become attached to
parts inside this system. When this occurs, it may not
be possible to remove the disc, and may also cause
this system to malfunction. Be sure to check that the
label side of the disc is not sticky before using.
The following types of disc should not be used:
– Rental or used discs with attached seals where the
glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeter of the
seal on the disc is tacky.
– Dusty or dirty
– Very humid
– Subject to vibrations
– Subject to direct sunlight
• Use caution when placing the system or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,
oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
– Discs that have labels printed using a special ink
that feels tacky when touched.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played back on this system.
Attempting to do so may damage the system. Do not
use such discs.
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Cleaning the cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with a soft cloth
slightly moistened with mild detergent solution. Do not
use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder or
solvent such as thinner, benzene or alcohol.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION
(MHC-GX9900 USA model only)
To save a tape permanently
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION:
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the tape tab from side A or B as
illustrated.
With 6-ohm loads, both channels driven, from
120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 230 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated
output.
Break off the
tape tab
Amplifier section
MHC-GX9900
If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover
the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Total harmonic distortion
Less than 0.1%
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 100 W)
Before placing a tape in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape deck. Otherwise, the tape
may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and
become damaged.
MHC-GNX100 (HCD-GNX100)
The following are measured at
Mexican model:
Brazil model:
Other models:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
When using a tape longer than
90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as playback, stop and fast-winding etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
DIN power output (rated) 130 × 2 + 130 × 2 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
175 × 2 + 175 × 2 watts
Cleaning the tape heads
(6 ohms at 1 kHz,
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be
10% THD)
sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a
separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning tape. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning tape.
MHC-GNX100 (SS-WG100)
The following are measured at
Mexican model:
Brazil model:
Other models:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of
use with a separately sold demagnetizing tape. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
tape.
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
210 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz,
10% THD)
MHC-GNX90
The following are measured at
Brazil model:
AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 210 + 210 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
275 + 275 watts
(4 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
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Inputs
MHC-GNX88 (HCD-GNX88)/MHC-GNX80
(HCD-GNX80)
VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks):
voltage 250/450 mV,
impedance 47 kiloohms
TV (AUDIO) IN (phono jack):
The following are measured at
Mexican model:
Brazil model:
Other models:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
voltage 250 mV,
impedance 47 kiloohms
sensitivity 1 mV,
MIC (phone jack):
DIN power output (rated) 180 + 180 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
225 + 225 watts
impedance 10 kiloohms
Outputs
VIDEO OUT (phono jack):
(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/GNX66 only)
max. output level
(6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync
negative, load impedance
75 ohms
MHC-GNX88 (SS-WGV88)/GNX80
(SS-WG80)
PHONES (stereo mini jack):
The following are measured at
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more
Use only the supplied
speaker
Mexican model:
Brazil model:
Other models:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
FRONT SPEAKER:
• SS-GNX100
(MHC-GNX100/
GNX80/GNX70/
GX9900)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
200 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz,
10% THD)
• SS-GNX90
(MHC-GNX90)
• SS-GNX88
(MHC-GNX88/GNX77)
• SS-GNX66
(MHC-GNX66)
• SS-GNX60
(MHC-GNX60)
MHC-GNX77/GNX70
The following are measured at
Mexican model:
Other models:
DIN power output (rated) 170 + 170 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
AC 120, 220, 240 V, 60 Hz
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
220 + 220 watts
SURROUND SPEAKER: Use only the supplied
speaker
• SS-RSX80
(MHC-GNX88/GNX80/
GNX77/GNX70/
GX9900)
(6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
MHC-GNX66/GNX60
The following are measured at
• SS-RSX100
(MHC-GNX100)
Use only the supplied
subwoofer
Mexican model:
Brazil model:
Other models:
AC 127 V, 60 Hz
AC 127 V or 220 V, 60 Hz
AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
SUBWOOFER OUT:
• SS-WG100
DIN power output (rated) 150 + 150 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
(MHC-GNX100)
• SS-WGV88
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
200 + 200 watts
(MHC-GNX88)
• SS-WG80
(6 ohms at 1 kHz,
(MHC-GNX80)
10% THD)
50GB
Disc player section
Tuner section
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Semiconductor laser
(λ=780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Laser
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
FM lead antenna
75 ohm unbalanced
10.7 MHz
Laser Output
Max. 44.6 µW*
AM tuner section
Tuning range
North and Latin American models:
530 – 1,710 kHz
*This output is the value
measured at a distance of
200 mm from the objective
lens surface on the Optical
Pick-up Block with 7 mm
aperture.
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
780 – 790 nm
More than 90 dB
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Frequency response
Wave length
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
Saudi Arabian models:
Other models:
531– 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
More than 90 dB
OPTICAL CD DIGITAL OUT
(For MHC-GNX100/GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/
GNX77/GNX70/GNX66/GNX60)
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wave length
Output Level
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
660 nm
–18 dBm
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminal
450 kHz
Tape deck section
Recording system
Frequency response
4-track 2-channel stereo
50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I tape
±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Wow and flutter
continued
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Speakers
Surround speakers
SS-RSX100 (MHC-GNX100)
Front speakers
Speaker system
2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
• SS-GNX90 (MHC-GNX90)
type
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Speaker system
2-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
type
20 cm, cone type
2.5 cm, horn type
6 ohms
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
16 cm, cone type
2.5 cm, horn type
4 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
280 × 416 × 305 mm
6.5 kg net per speaker
Nominal impedance
Mass (Approx.)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
526 × 291 × 288 mm
9.5 kg net per speaker
SS-RSX80 (MHC-GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/
GNX70/GX9900)
Mass (Approx.)
• SS-GNX100 (MHC-GNX100/GNX80/
GNX70/GX9900)
Speaker system
2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
type
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
• SS-GNX60 (MHC-GNX60)
13 cm, cone type
2.5 cm, horn type
24 ohms
Speaker system
2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
type
Nominal impedance
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
210 × 416 × 257 mm
4.5 kg net per speaker
20 cm, cone type
2.5 cm, horn type
6 ohms
Mass (Approx.)
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
280 × 416 × 305 mm
6.5 kg net per speaker
Subwoofer
SS-WG100 (MHC-GNX100)
SS-WG80 (MHC-GNX80)
Mass (Approx.)
• SS-GNX88 (MHC-GNX88/GNX77)
• SS-GNX66 (MHC-GNX66)
Subwoofer system
1-way, 1-unit,
bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Subwoofer:
Nominal impedance
Speaker system
2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
20 cm, cone type
8 ohms
type, magnetically
shielded
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
265 × 416 × 342 mm
7.4 kg
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
20 cm, cone type
2.5 cm, horn type
6 ohms
Mass (Approx.)
Nominal impedance
SS-WGV88 (MHC-GNX88)
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
280 × 416 × 305 mm
7.1 kg net per speaker
Subwoofer system
1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
Mass (Approx.)
type, magnetically
shielded
Speaker units
Subwoofer:
Nominal impedance
20 cm, cone type
8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
265 × 416 × 342 mm
7.8 kg
Mass (Approx.)
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Mass (Approx.)
HCD-GNX100
HCD-GNX90
HCD-GNX88
HCD-GNX80
HCD-GNX77
HCD-GNX70
HCD-GX9900
HCD-GNX66/GNX60
General
Power requirements
North American models: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model:
Mexican model:
Argentina models:
Brazil model:
15.6 kg
12.4 kg
12.8 kg
14.4 kg
11.8 kg
12.1 kg
11.8 kg
11.3 kg
230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
127 V AC, 60 Hz
220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
127 V or 220 V AC, 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)
Batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Front speaker pads (8)
Surround speaker pads (8)
(MHC-GNX100/
GNX88/GNX80/
GNX77/GNX70/
GX9900 only)
Subwoofer pads (4)
(MHC-GNX100/
Power consumption
MHC-GNX100
MHC-GNX90
MHC-GNX88/GNX80
MHC-GNX77/GNX70
MHC-GX9900
350 watts
250 watts
350 watts
225 watts
250 watts
200 watts
MHC-GNX66/GNX60
Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)
GNX88/GNX80 only)
Speaker cords (2)
(MHC-GNX90 only)
Video cord (1)
(MHC-GNX88/GNX77/
GNX66 only)
HCD-GNX100
280 × 371 × 398.5 mm
HCD-GNX90/GNX88/GNX80/GNX77/GNX70/
GX9900/GNX66/GNX60
280 × 360 × 398.5 mm
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
53GB
List of button locations and reference pages
Illustration number
How to use page 54 to 56
DISPLAY rd (36, 38, 39)
R
R
Main unit
SYMBOLS
M – R
43)
MIC 1 (jack) wj (32, 43, 50)
43, 46)
Z OPEN/CLOSE 5 (14, 16, 44)
n N (play) qs (15, 18, 22, 23,
24, 25, 35, 44)
.>(gobackward/forward)
qj (16, 18, 25, 34, 46)
m M (rewind/fast forward)
ql (16, 23, 45, 46)
X (pause) qf (16, 23)
x (stop) qg (16, 20, 23, 24, 25,
44, 46)
A – D
AUTO/MANUAL 2 (30)
CD el (11, 15, 16, 17, 20, 24, 25,
31, 36)
MIC 2 (jack) wh (32, 43, 50)
3)
4)
CD SYNC qd (24)
OPERATION DIAL wl (26, 27,
29, 37)
DISC 1 ~ 3 7 (16, 17)
Display rf
Z A (Eject A) es
B Z (Eject B) w;
1)
For MHC-GNX100/GNX66/
GNX60
E – L
1)
2)
For MHC-GNX88/GNX80/
ECHO LEVEL wf (32)
ENTER wa (18, 19, 20, 27, 37,
46)
EQ BAND qa (27)
EX-CHANGE/DISC SKIP 6
(14, 16, 17)
GROOVE eh (26)
ILLUMINATION rs (38)
IR Receptor r;
GNX77/GNX70/GX9900
3)
(28)
MHC-GNX100 only
4)
TAPE A/B ej (22, 23, 24, 25, 35,
36)
Tape lid ws ea (22)
TUNER/BAND ek (19, 20, 21,
25, 36)
For MHC-GNX88/GNX77/
GNX66
TUNING +/– qj (19, 20, 21)
TV eg (25, 36, 41)
VIDEO/MD ef (25, 36, 41, 44)
3)
X-ROUND buttons 3 (30)
WAVE/FADER/BALANCE/
RANDOM/TWISTER
3)
X-ROUND JOG 4 (30)
3)
X-ROUND OFF 1 (30)
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Top Panel
1 2
3
4
7
6 5
Front Panel
rg
8
0
rf
rd
rs
9
qa
qd
qg
qj
ra
r;
qs
qf
el
ek
qh
qk
ej
eh
eg
ql
wz
ef
ed
w;
ws
es
ea
e;
wl
wd
wk
wj wh wg X
55GB
Subwoofer
(MHC-GNX100/GNX88/GNX80 only)
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
1
A – Z
SUBWOOFER LEVEL 4 (29)
MHC-GNX100 only
2
3
4
6
5
SPEAKERS A (indicator) 6 (31)
(31)
SPEAKERS B (indicator) 3 (31)
MHC-GNX88/GNX80 only
LINK (indicator) 6 (28)
MATRIX SURR 1 (indicator)
3 (28)
2 (28)
SURROUND SPEAKER MODE
Remote control
A – E
CLEAR qk (18)
1
2
3
SYMBOLS
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(34, 35, 47)
35)
34, 35, 37)
?/1 (power) 3 (13)
X (pause) ql (16, 23)
N (play) w; (15, 18, 22, 23, 24,
25, 35, 44)
–. (go backward) ws (13, 16,
18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 34)
>+ (go forward) wa (13, 16,
18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 34)
m (rewind) q; (16, 23, 45)
M (fast forward) 9 (16, 23, 45,
46)
4
6
wh
wg
5
7
wf
8
9
wd
ws
wa
ql
q;
w;
qa
qk
qj
qh
qs
qd
EQ qj (26)
F – Z
qf
qg
FM MODE 6 (21, 45)
FUNCTION 8 (16, 20, 21, 23,
25, 41)
* Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the system.
PLAY MODE 5 (15, 17, 18, 24,
25, 44, 46)
REPEAT 6 (17)
SLEEP 1 (33)
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