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Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
MHC-GX8000/RG77
MHC-RG66T
© 2002 Sony Corporation
4-238-409-13 (1)
Serial No.
MHC-RG77 4-238-409-13 (1)
GB
GB
1
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MHC-GX8000/RG77 MHC-RG66T ©... -
Page 2: About This Manual
® NERGY is a U.S. registered mark. As an NERGY ® Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. About this manual The instructions in this manual are for model MHC-GX8000, MHC-RG77 and MHC-RG66T. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Button Location and Reference Pages Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 6 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ... 8 Setting the clock ... 8 Loading the CD ... -
Page 4: List Of Button Location And Reference Pages
R - Z REC PAUSE/START qg (13, 14) REPEAT qs (10) SPECTRUM 8 (18) SURROUND el (17) SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) wj (16) TAPE A/B ed (12, 13) TUNER/BAND ef (11) TUNER MEMORY e; (11) VOLUME qa (20) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS... -
Page 5: Remote Control
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 PRESET EQ qj (16) (15, 20) P FILE qh (17) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 14, SURROUND SPEAKER MODE (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) qs D.SKIP 9 (9) (16) ENTER qd (8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, SURROUND qs (17) SLEEP 1 (19) -
Page 6: Getting Started
(Right) (MHC-GX8000/ RG77 only) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER (MHC-RG66T)/FRONT SPEAKER (MHC-GX8000/RG77) jacks. Insert only the stripped portion. Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speaker (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only). Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. - Page 7 4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. 120V 220V 230- 240V 5 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.
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Page 8: Inserting Two Size Aa (R6) Batteries Into The Remote
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 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. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. -
Page 9: Loading The Cd
Loading the CD Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. The CD compartment slides out. Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. Press OPEN/CLOSE Z to close the CD compartment. -
Page 10: Programming The Cd Tracks
Playing the CD (continued) Do this Play repeatedly Press REPEAT repeatedly to (Repeat Play) select “REPEAT” “REPEAT 1” Cancel Repeat Press REPEAT until Play “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. Exchange other CDs Press DISC SKIP while playing EX-CHANGE. -
Page 11: Tuner
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press and hold M or m (or TUNING +/– on the remote) until “AUTO” appears in the display and the frequency indication starts to change, then release. -
Page 12: Tape
Tape Loading a tape Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select Deck A or B. Press Z on the selected deck. Insert a tape in deck A or B. Insert with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape Load a tape. -
Page 13: Recording To A Tape -- Cd Synchro Recording/High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit
Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/ Program Edit You can record from a CD, tape, radio or other connected component. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Recording from a CD Steps (CD Synchro Recording) Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD. -
Page 14: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Recording to a tape (continued) Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programing, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. - Page 15 Set the time to stop recording following the above procedure. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original display appears. Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Make sure the tape is in forward direction.
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Page 16: Sound Adjustment
The volume switches to power mode, the low base frequencies are powerfully reinforced, and the equalizer curve changes. Selecting the speaker system (MHC-GX8000/RG77 only) You can enjoy different sounds when you select the surround speaker mode. Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE to select the surround speaker mode you want. -
Page 17: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing a personal file You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the memory. Before operation, select the preset effect you want for your basic sound. -
Page 18: Other Features
Other Features Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press SPECTRUM. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: SPECTRUM 1 t SPECTRUM 2 t SPECTRUM 3 t PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF Adjusting the brightness of the display Press DIMMER. -
Page 19: Singing Along
Singing along You can sing along with any stereo CD or Tape. You need to connect an optional microphone. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. Start playing the music and adjust the volume. -
Page 20: Waking Up To Music - Daily Timer
Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 8). Prepare the music source you want to play. -
Page 21: Display
Display Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode The demonstration display (the display changes and the indicators flash even when the system is turned off) and the clock display can be turned off to minimize the amount of power consumed during standby mode (Power Saving Mode). -
Page 22: Hooking Up The Optional Components
Hooking Up the Optional Components Connecting an MD deck or VCR You can connect your MD deck or VCR to this system. Be sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. Optical cover holder To the DIGITAL IN jack of your MD deck To the audio... -
Page 23: Connecting External Antennas
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. 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. -
Page 24: Troubleshooting
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power. -
Page 25: Tape Deck
CD Player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the front panel display. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • The CD is not placed properly. -
Page 26: Additional Information
• When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 27: Specifications
Output Level –18 dBm Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner... - Page 28 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption MHC-GX8000/RG77 240 watts MHC-RG66T 230 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) HCD-GX8000/RG77/RG66T Approx. 280 x 360 x 445...