User manual SONY SS-RG440

[. . . ] 4-245-555-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. ______________ MHC-GX45/GX35/GX25 MHC-RG440S/RG330/RG310/ RG220 ©2003 Sony Corporation WARNING WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] The recording level is ajusted automatically. Recording on a tape manually -- Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 25). Tape ­ Play/Tape ­ Recording 1 2 3 4 Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD SYNC on the unit. 1 2 Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND or GAME (MD) (or GAME*) to select the desired source to record. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. · CD: To record from this system's CD player. · Game: To record from the connected video game machine to GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) To record a disc by specifying track order You can record only your favorite CD tracks using Program Play. Between steps 2 and 3, perform steps 2 to 6 of "Creating your own program" (page 12). 3 4 Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. Press REC PAUSE/START on the unit, then start playing the desired source to record. Recording starts. To stop recording Press x. Note You cannot listen to other sources while recording. Tip For recording from the radio: If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 17GB Sound Adjustment Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu Press PRESET EQ or EQ +/­* (or MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset you desire. Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the "GROOVE" or "V GROOVE" lights up. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart "Sound effect options". * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) To cancel the sound effect Press EFFECT ON/OFF on the unit or ON/ OFF*. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the sub woofer. Sound effect options "SURR" appears if you select an effect with surround effects. MUSIC EQ Effect The indicator lights up while the sub woofer turns on. Press the button again to turn off the sub woofer. Tip ROCK POP MOVIE EQ Effect Standard music sources You can use VOL +/­ (or VOLUME control on the unit) to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked to the front speakers. MOVIE Soundtracks and special listening situations GAME EQ Effect GAME PlayStation 1, 2 and other video game music sources Tip You can also select "GROOVE", "V GROOVE" or "EFFECT OFF" by pressing PRESET EQ (or EQ +/­ for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)) repeatedly. 18GB Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND. "SURR" appears in the display. Press the button again to cancel SURROUND. Mixing video game sound with other sound source -- Game Mixing 1 2 Select the desired source sound. Press GAME MIXING on the unit. Enhancing video game sound -- Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 25). Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF Note Sound Adjustment Press GAME (MD) or GAME*. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Tips If you start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING on the unit after step 3 of "Recording on a tape manually" on page 17, and then press REC PAUSE/START on the unit to start the recording. Tips · In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. · These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode. · The GAME MIXING indicator lights up while Game Mixing is activated. · Once Game Mixing is activated, it will remain active while the power is on even if the source sound is changed. 19GB Timer Waking up to music -- Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setting the clock" on page 8). Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP. 1 Prepare the sound source you want to play. 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 * The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing. · CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" on page 12). · Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening to the radio" on page 14). 2 3 4 5 Press VOL +/­ (or turn VOLUME control on the unit) to adjust the volume. remaining time** Change the time to turn off SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. Set the time to start playing. Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP Timer Function OFF" appears. ** You cannot check the remaining time if you select "AUTO". Press . or > repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER. 6 7 Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5. [. . . ] · To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation hole for the cooling fan. continued 29GB 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 SPECIFICATIONS (MHC-GX45/GX25 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: To save a tape permanently To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as illustrated. Break off the cassette tab With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 ­ 10, 000 Hz: rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. North American models: MHC-GX45 Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0. 07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W) Sub woofer Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0. 07% (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 60 W) Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding frequently. 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