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Table of Contents

2-580-011-12(1)

Mini HI-FI

Component

System

Operating Instructions

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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-GX555/GX355/GX255

MHC-RG575S/RG475S/RG470/

RG270/RG170

2GB

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.

And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

This appliance is

classified as a CLASS 1

LASER product. This

marking is located on the

rear exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery with

general house waste, dispose of it

correctly as chemical waste.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE

U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of uninsulated

“dangerous voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that may be of

sufficient magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to persons.

This symbol is intended to alert the

user to the presence of important

operating and maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

WARNING

This equipment has been tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to

provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a

particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and

receiver.

– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications

not expressly approved in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note to CATV system installer:

This reminder is provided to call the CATV system

installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that

provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in

particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be

connected to the grounding system of the building, as

close to the point of cable entry as practical.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

Except for European and Russian models

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.

registered mark. As an ENERGY

STAR® partner, Sony Corporation

has determined that this product

meets the ENERGY STAR®

guidelines for energy efficiency.

WARNING

Do not install the appliance in a confined space,

such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

3GB

How to use this manual...........................4

Playable discs..........................................4

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................6

Setting the clock......................................9

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc.......................................10

Playing a disc ........................................10

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing repeatedly.................................12

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................13

— Program Play

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ........................14

Listening to the radio ............................15

— Preset Tuning

— Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS).... 16

(European model only)

Tape – Play

Loading a tape.......................................17

Playing a tape........................................17

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a

tape..................................................18

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually...............18

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.............................. 19

Using the sub woofer............................ 19

(MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S

only)

Selecting the sound effect..................... 19

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing............................................. 20

Selecting the surround effect ................ 20

Singing along: Karaoke ........................ 21

(Latin American model only)

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 22

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music.............................. 22

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 23

— Rec Timer

Display

Turning off the display ......................... 24

— Power Saving Mode

Viewing information about the disc in the

display ............................................ 25

Changing the Power illuminator........... 26

Viewing the tuner information in the

display ............................................ 26

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components......... 27

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies......................... 28

Messages............................................... 31

Additional Information

Precautions............................................ 32

Specifications........................................ 34

List of button locations and reference

pages............................................... 40

Table of Contents

4GB

This manual mainly explains operations using

the remote, but the same operations can also be

performed using the buttons on the unit having

the same or similar names.

You can play back the following discs on this

system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

* Playback is possible only on Mexican model.

Discs that this system cannot

play

•CD-ROMs

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in

the following formats:

– music CD format

– MP3 format that conforms to ISO96601)

Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi Session2)

• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star) cannot be played on this unit.

Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do

not use such discs.

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,

or a sticker still left on it.

1) ISO9660 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.

For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder

names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of

the contents of the writing software, etc.

2) Multi Session

This is a recording method that enables adding of

data using the Track-At-Once method.

Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called

the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A

Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions,

with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out

regarded as a single session.

CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD

data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks

in session 2.

Mixed CD: This format records data on the first

track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and

subsequent tracks of a session.

How to use this manual

Playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo

Audio CDs

CD-Gs*

(CD-Graphics)

CD-R/CD-RW

(audio data/MP3

files)

5GB

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played

on this system depending upon the recording

quality or physical condition of the disc, or

the characteristics of the recording device.

Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not

been correctly finalized. For more

information, see the operating instructions for

the recording device.

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may

not be played back because of scratches, dirt,

recording condition or the driver’s

characteristics.

• 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 MP3

format files that do not have the “.MP3”

extension.

• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that

have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise

or malfunction.

• With formats other than ISO9660 Level 1 and

2, folder names or file names may not be

displayed correctly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start

playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree

structure.

– a disc recorded in Multi Session.

– a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

Music discs encoded with

technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

Recently, various music discs encoded with

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.

Cautions when playing a disc

that is recorded in Multi

Session

• If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is

recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and

playback continues until an MP3 session is

encountered.

• If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is

recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback

continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is

encountered.

• The playback range of an MP3 disc is

determined by the tree structure of files

produced by analyzing of the disc.

• A disc with a mixed CD format will be

recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.

6GB

Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and

accessories. A model equipped with a sub woofer is used for illustration purpose.

1Connect the front speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to

the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.

2Connect the sub woofer.

(MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only)

Connect the speaker cords to the

SUBWOOFER OUT terminal as shown

below.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

AM loop antenna

Front speaker (right) Front speaker (left)

FM lead antenna

* MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only

Sub woofer*

R L

–

Black/Stripe (#)

Red/Solid (3)

Insert only the stripped portion

Red

Black

Black/Stripe (#)

Red/Solid (3)

Insert only the stripped portion

Red

Black

Getting Started

7GB

3Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect

it.

Plug type A

Plug type B

Note

To prevent noise pickup, keep the antennas away from

the speaker cords.

4(Mexican model only)

Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video

cable (supplied).

When using a TV

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you

can view the pictures from this system.

Note

Mexican model is designed to play back only CD-Gs

recorded in the NTSC color system. If you play a CD-

G recorded in other color system, the pictures may not

be displayed correctly.

5For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local

power line voltage.

Refer to the print on your system’s

VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available

settings.

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

North American model:

Connect white side.

Other models:

Connect brown side.

VIDEO

OUT

continued

8GB

6Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display.

When you press ?/1, the system turns on

and the demonstration automatically ends.

If the plug does not fit the wall socket,

detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for

models equipped with an adaptor).

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

batteries into the remote

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.

Tip

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.

Attaching the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom

of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and

prevent them from slipping.

Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4))

Sub woofer (4)*

* MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect

the CD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit

for the operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the system, then

press CD to switch the function to CD.

2Make sure that all discs are removed

from the system.

3Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until

“STANDBY” appears.

After a few seconds later, “STANDBY”

disappears and “LOCK” appears.

4Unplug the power cord.

Getting Started

9GB

Placing the sub woofer

(MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S

only)

To obtain a better bass reproduction, we

recommend you to place the sub woofer on a

solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.

Notes

• Always place the sub woofer vertically, keeping it a

few centimeters away from the wall.

• If the sub woofer is placed in the center of a room, the

bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the

influence of the standing wave of the room. If this

happens, move the sub woofer away from the center

of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing

wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc.

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

3Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour.

4Press ENTER.

5Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute.

6Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

2Press . or > repeatedly to select

“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.

3Do 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 24).

Setting the clock

10GB

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Press Z.

2Place a disc with the label side up on

the disc tray.

To insert additional discs, press DISC

SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

3Press Z again to close the disc tray.

Notes

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this

may cause malfunction.

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your

finger, as this may cause malfunction.

This system lets you play audio CDs, CD-Gs*

and discs with MP3 audio tracks.

* CD-Gs (CD-Graphics) can only be played on

Mexican model.

You can enjoy the video images recorded on CD-Gs

by connecting the system to a TV (see step 4 of

“Hooking up the system” (page 6)).

Example: When a disc is loaded

1Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to

switch the function to CD.

CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Track number

Disc presence indicator Playing time

Disc tray number

CD/MP3 – Play

11GB

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until the mode you want appears

in the display.

3Press N.

Other operations

Select To play

ALL DISCS

(Normal Play)

All discs in the disc tray

continuously.

1DISC

(Normal Play)

The tracks on the disc you

have selected in original

order.

ALBM

(Normal Play)

All MP3 audio tracks in the

album on the disc you have

selected in original order.

When playing a non-MP3

disc, Album Play performs

the same operation as 1DISC

Play.

ALL DISCS

SHUF (Shuffle

Play)

The tracks on all discs in

random order.

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

selected in random order.

When playing a non-MP3

disc, Album Shuffle Play

performs the same operation

as 1DISC SHUF Play.

PGM

(Program Play)

The tracks on the disc in the

order you want them to be

played (see “Creating your

own program” on page 13).

To Do this

Stop play Press x.

Pause Press X. Press again to resume

play.

Select a track Press . or > repeatedly (or

turn l L on the unit).

Select an album

of MP3

Press ALBUM + or – repeatedly

after step 2.

Find a point in a

track (except for

CD-Gs)

Keep pressing m or M during

playback and release it at the

desired point.

Select a disc in

stop mode

Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3

or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on

the unit).

Switch to CD

function from

other function

Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit

(Automatic Source Selection).

Exchange other

discs while

playing

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE

on the unit.

Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.

continued

12GB

Notes

• On Mexican model, you cannot perform the

following operations

– selecting the graphic channels of CD-Gs

– displaying CD-G images with fading effects

• On Mexican model, when you play back a CD-G,

some operation may cause image distortion on the

video output.

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs

recorded in complex configurations such as many

layers.

• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the

tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-

MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time

for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to

start play.

• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than

MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.

We recommend that you do not save other types of

tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3

audio tracks.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track

is skipped.

• Maximum number of albums: 150 (including root

folder)

• Maximum number of MP3 audio tracks: 255

• The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks and

albums that can be contained on a single disc is 300.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that

they are recorded on the disc.

• Depending on the encoding/writing software,

recording device, or the recording media used at the

time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may

encounter such problems as disabled playback,

sound interruptions, and noise.

• When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER

ON” by CD power manage function (page 15).

You can play all the tracks or a single track on a

disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT repeatedly until “REP” or

“REP1” appears.

REP: For all the tracks on a disc up to five times.

REP1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and

“REP1” disappear.

Notes

• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”

at the same time.

• When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated

endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat Play

CD/MP3 – Play

13GB

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from

all the discs in the order you want to play them.

You can synchro record the programmed tracks

onto a cassette tape (page 18).

1Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to

switch the function to CD.

2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until “PGM” appears.

3Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC

SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select

a disc.

4Press . or > repeatedly (or turn

l L on the unit) until the desired

track number appears.

When programming the MP3 audio tracks,

press ALBUM + or – repeatedly to select

the desired album, then press . or >

repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit)

until the desired track number appears.

5Press ENTER.

The track is programmed.

The program step number appears,

followed by the total playing time.

6Program additional tracks.

7Press N.

Program Play starts.

Other operations

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play

finishes. To play the same program again, press CD

(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to

CD, then press N. However, the program is cleared

when you open the disc tray.

• “– –.– –” appears when the total CD program time

exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select an MP3

audio track.

Creating your own

program

— Program Play

Selected track numberDisc tray number

Total playing time (including

selected track)

To program Repeat steps

Other tracks on the

same disc

4 and 5

Other tracks on

other discs

3 to 5

To Do this

Cancel Program

Play

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

in stop mode until “PGM”

disappears.

Clear a track from

the end

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

14GB

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM

stations. You can then tune in any of those

stations simply by selecting the corresponding

preset number.

Automatic tuning preset

You can automatically tune in all of the stations

that can be received in your area and then store

the radio frequency of the desired stations.

1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION

repeatedly) to switch the function to

TUNER.

2Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

3Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” appears in the display.

4Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the

unit).

The frequency changes as the system scans

for a station. Scanning stops automatically

when a station is tuned in. At that time,

“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM

stereo program) appear.

If “TUNED” does not appear and the

scanning does not stop

Set the frequency of the desired radio

station as described in steps 3 through 8 of

“Manual tuning preset” .

5Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears.

6Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the

unit) repeatedly to select the desired

preset number.

7Press ENTER.

8Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other

stations.

Manual tuning preset

You can manually tune in and store the radio

frequency of the desired stations.

1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION

repeatedly) to switch the function to

TUNER.

2Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

3Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from

the display.

4Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the

unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired

station.

5Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears.

6Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the

unit) repeatedly to select the desired

preset number.

7Press ENTER.

8Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other

stations.

Other operations

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Preset number

To Do this

Tune in a station

with a weak signal

Follow the procedure described

in “Manual tuning preset” .

Set another station

to the existing

preset number

Start over from step 2. After

step 5, press + or – (or turn –

TUNING + on the unit)

repeatedly to select the preset

number you want to store the

other station.

Tuner

15GB

To change the AM tuning interval

(except for European, Russian

and Saudi Arabian models)

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to

9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the

AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,

then turn off the system. While holding

TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the

unit. When you change the interval, all the AM

preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,

repeat the same procedure.

Note

You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power

Saving Mode (page 24).

Tips

• The preset stations are retained for about a day even

if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure

occurs.

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied

antennas, or connect a commercially available

external antenna.

To improve tuner reception

When tuner reception is poor, set CD player

power off by CD power manage function.

CD power is factory set to on.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Press CD to switch the function to CD.

2Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

3After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press ?/1

while holding x.

“CD POWER OFF” appears.

To set CD power on

Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER

ON” appears.

Notes

• When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access

time is increased.

• You cannot change the setting in Power Saving

Mode (page 24).

You can listen to a radio station either by

selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning

in the station.

Listening to a preset station

— Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first

(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 14).

1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION

repeatedly) to switch the function to

TUNER.

2Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

3Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“PRESET” appears in the display.

4Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the

unit) repeatedly to select the desired

preset station.

Listening to the radio

FrequencyPreset number

continued

16GB

Listening to non-preset radio

station

— Manual Tuning

1Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION

repeatedly) to switch the function to

TUNER.

2Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to

select “FM” or “AM”.

3Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until

“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from

the display.

4Press + or – (or turn – TUNING + on the

unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired

station.

Note

When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer

time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set

“CD POWER ON” by CD power manage function

(page 15).

Tips

• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied

antennas, or connect a commercially available

external antenna.

• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press

FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.

There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will

improve.

• Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”

appears in step 3 above, then press + or – (or turn –

TUNING + on the unit). The frequency indication

changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in

a station (Automatic Tuning).

• To record the radio programs, use manual recording

(page 18).

What is the Radio Data

System?

Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting

service that allows radio stations to send

additional information along with the regular

program signal. RDS is available only on FM

stations.*

Note

RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned

in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the

signal is weak.

* Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they

provide the same types of services. If you are not

familiar with the RDS system, check with your local

radio stations for details on RDS services in your

area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.

When you tune in a station that provides RDS

services, the station name appears in the display.

To check the RDS information

Each time you press DISPLAY, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Station name1) t Preset number2) and

frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)

t Effect status

1) If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the

station name may not appear in the display.

2) Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio

stations (page 14).

Using the Radio Data

System (RDS)

(European model only)

Tape – Play

17GB

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select

deck A or B.

2Press PUSH Z.

3Load a recorded/recordable tape in

deck A or B with the side you want to

play/record facing forward.

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape.

1Load a tape.

To play both decks in succession, press

PLAY MODE repeatedly until “RELAY”

(Relay Play)* appears in the display.

2Press TAPE (or FUNCTION repeatedly)

to switch the function to TAPE.

3Press N.

The tape starts playing.

* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck

B plays the front side, then stops.

Other operations

Searching for the beginning of

the current or the next track

(AMS)*

To go forward

Press > (or turn l L on the unit

clockwise) during playback.

“TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1” appears.

To go back

Press . (or turn l L on the unit

counterclockwise) during playback.

“TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< –1” appears.

* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)

Notes

• The AMS function may not operate correctly under

the following circumstances:

– When the unrecorded space between songs is less

than 4 seconds long.

– When the system is placed near a television.

• Do not eject the tape during playback or recording, as

this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and

cassette holder.

Tape – Play

Loading a tape

Playing a tape

With the side

you want to

play/record

facing

forward.

To Do this

Stop play Press x.

Pause Press X. Press again to resume

play.

Fast-forward or

rewind

Press m or M.

Remove a tape Press PUSH Z on the unit in stop

mode.

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You can record a whole CD on a tape.

You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The

recording level is adjusted automatically.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Load a recordable tape into deck B,

then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to

select deck B.

2Press CD and load a disc you want to

record.

If you have already loaded the disc, press

DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to select the

disc.

When you want to record an album from an

MP3 disc, be sure to press PLAY MODE

repeatedly to select ALBM, then press

ALBUM + or – repeatedly to select the

desired album before proceeding.

3Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording.

“REC” flashes.

4Press REC PAUSE/START.

Recording starts. When the recording is

completed, the CD player and the tape deck

stop automatically.

To stop recording

Press x.

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 13).

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 27).

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Load a recordable tape into deck B,

then press TAPE A/B repeatedly to

select deck B.

2Press one of the following buttons to

select the desired source to record.

• CD: To record from this system’s CD

player.

• TAPE A/B: To record from this system’s

tape deck A.

• TUNER/BAND: To record from this

system’s tuner.

• AUDIO IN: To record from the optional

component connected to the AUDIO IN

jack.

3Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.

“REC” flashes.

4Press REC PAUSE/START, then start

playing the desired source to record.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

Notes

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• Recording stops if you change the function to another

one.

Tip

For recording from the tuner:

If noise is heard while recording from the tuner, move

the respective antenna to reduce the noise.

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite

CD tracks on a tape

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape

manually

— Manual Recording

Tape – Recording/Sound Adjustment

19GB

You can reinforce the bass and create a more

powerful sound.

Press GROOVE on the unit.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF

* The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer

curve changes, and “GROOVE” lights up.

You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit

the sound source.

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

SUB ON* t SUB OFF

* The SUBWOOFER ON/OFF indicator lights up.

Note

Make sure to turn off the SUBWOOFER ON/OFF

indicator when the sub woofer is not connected to the

system.

Tip

You can use VOLUME +/– (or VOLUME control on

the unit) to adjust the volume of the sub woofer linked

to the front speakers.

Selecting the effect from the

music menu

Press EQ (or PRESET EQ on the unit)

repeatedly to select the preset you desire.

The preset name appears in the display.

See the chart “Sound effect options”.

To cancel the sound effect

Press EFFECT ON/OFF on the unit.

Sound effect options

“SURR” appears if you select an effect with

surround effects.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Using the sub woofer

(MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S only)

Selecting the sound effect

ROCK

POP

JAZZ

DANCE

SOUL

ORIENTAL

REGGAE

SALSA

SAMBA

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You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering

the levels of specific frequency ranges, then

store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the

memory.

Before operation, first select the audio emphasis

you want for your basic sound.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Press EQ BAND repeatedly to select a

frequency band, then turn – EQ + to

adjust the level.

2Press and hold P FILE.

A personal file number appears.

3Press P FILE repeatedly to select

P FILE 1 – 3 you want to store the

equalizer setting.

4Press ENTER.

“COMPLETE” appears.

This setting is automatically stored as the

personal file you selected in step 3.

Other operations

Press SURROUND on the unit.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes as follows:

SURROUND ON (SURR)

SURROUND OFF (off)

Adjusting the graphic

equalizer and storing

To Press

Call up a

personal file

P FILE repeatedly to select the

desired personal file number.

Cancel a personal

file

EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly

until “EFFECT OFF” appears.

Frequency levelFrequency band

Selecting the surround

effect

Sound Adjustment

21GB

You can sing along by connecting an optional

microphone. Use buttons on the unit for the

operation.

Enjoying karaoke

1Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down

the microphone control level.

2Connect an optional microphone to

MIC jack.

3(Mexican model only)

Press MULTIPLEX repeatedly to obtain

the karaoke effect you desire.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

MPX L t MPX R t MPX OFF

To sing karaoke of multiplex CD, select

“MPX L” or “MPX R”.

4Start playing the music.

5Adjust the microphone volume by

turning MIC LEVEL.

After you have finished

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the

microphone from MIC jack.

Other operations

* Mexican model only

Mixing and recording sounds

You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the

components and singing or speaking into a

microphone (not supplied).

The mixed sound can be recorded on a tape.

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Prepare the source you want to mix.

Then, load a recordable tape in deck B

and press TAPE A/B repeatedly to

select deck B.

2Press the function button of the source

you want to record (e.g., CD).

When you want to record from TAPE A,

press TAPE A/B repeatedly until TAPE A

is selected.

3Press REC PAUSE/START.

Deck B stands by for recording.

“REC” flashes.

4Press REC PAUSE/START, and then

start singing, speaking or playing the

desired source.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press x.

Note

Microphone does not function while the tape deck is

performing the AMS operation (page 17).

Tips

• 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).

Singing along: Karaoke

(Latin American model only)

To Do this

Cancel karaoke

mode*

Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and

disconnect the microphone from

MIC jack, then press

MULTIPLEX repeatedly until

“m” disappears.

Adjust the

microphone

echo*

Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the

echo effect. To cancel the echoing,

turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.

Use CD-Gs* Turn on your TV and select the

correct video input.

22GB

You can set the system to turn off after a certain

time, so that you can fall asleep to music.

Press SLEEP.

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.

Other operations

* You cannot check the remaining time if you select

“AUTO”.

Note

Do not set to “AUTO” during Synchro Recording on a

tape.

Tip

You can use the Sleep Timer, even if you have not set

the clock.

You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make

sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the

clock” on page 9).

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1Prepare the sound source you want to

play.

• CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific

track, make a program (see “Creating

your own program” on page 13).

• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want

to play facing forward.

• Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station

(see “Listening to the radio” on page 15).

2Press VOLUME +/– to adjust the

volume.

3Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

4Press . or > repeatedly to select

“PLAY SET”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication

flashes.

5Set the time to start playing.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute, then press ENTER.

6Set the time to stop playing following

the same procedure as step 5.

7Press . or > repeatedly until the

desired sound source appears.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Timer

Falling asleep to music

— Sleep Timer

To Press

Check the

remaining time*

SLEEP once.

Change the time

to turn off

SLEEP repeatedly to select the

time you want.

Cancel the Sleep

Timer function

SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP

OFF” appears.

Waking up to music

—Play Timer

TUNER y CD PLAY T

t TAPE PLAY T

Timer

23GB

8Press ENTER.

The type of timer (“PLAY TIMER”), the

start time, the stop time, and the sound

source appear in turn, before the original

display returns.

9Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

Other operations

Notes

• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec

Timer at the same time.

• If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the

same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.

• If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer

will not be activated.

• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting

is not canceled manually.

Tip

The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.

You can record a preset radio station from a

specified time.

To timer record, you must first preset the radio

station (see “Presetting radio stations” on

page 14) and set the clock (see “Setting the

clock” on page 9).

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1Tune in the preset radio station (see

“Listening to a preset station” on

page 15).

2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

3Press . or > repeatedly to select

“REC SET”, then press ENTER.

“ON” appears and the hour indication

flashes.

4Set the time to start recording.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour, then press ENTER.

The minute indication flashes.

Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute, then press ENTER.

5Set the time to stop recording following

the same procedure as step 4.

The type of timer (“REC TIMER”), the start

time, the stop time, and the preset radio

station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM

5”) appear in turn, before the original

display returns.

6Load a recordable tape into deck B.

7Press ?/1 to turn off the system.

To Do this

Activate the timer/

Check the setting

1Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2Press . or >

repeatedly until “PLAY

SELECT” appears, then

press ENTER.

Change the setting Start over from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2Press . or >

repeatedly until “TIMER

OFF” appears, then press

ENTER.

Timer recording radio

programs

—Rec Timer

continued

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Other operations

Notes

• You cannot activate the Play Timer and the Rec

Timer at the same time.

• If you use the Rec Timer, the Play Timer and the

Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has

priority.

• If the system is on at the preset time, the Rec Timer

will not be activated.

• The volume is reduced to minimum during

recording.

• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the

Rec Timer has been activated.

The demonstration display (display window and

buttons lighting and flashing even when the

system power is off) and the clock display can

be turned off to minimize the amount of power

consumed during standby (Power Saving

Mode).

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the

system is off until the demonstration

display or the clock display disappears.

To cancel Power Saving Mode

Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each

time you press the button, the display switches

cyclically as follows:

Demonstration display t Clock display* t

No display (Power Saving Mode)

* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.

Note

You cannot perform the following operations in Power

Saving Mode.

– setting the clock

– changing the AM tuning interval (except for

European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models)

– turning on the system by pressing the function

buttons (e.g., CD)

– changing the CD power manage function

Tips

• The timer continues to operate in Power Saving

Mode.

•?/1 indicator lights up even in Power Saving Mode.

To Do this

Activate the timer/

Check the setting

1Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2Press . or >

repeatedly until “REC

SELECT” appears, then

press ENTER.

Change the setting Start over from step 1.

Cancel the timer 1Press CLOCK/TIMER

SELECT.

2Press . or >

repeatedly until “TIMER

OFF” appears, then press

ENTER.

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode

Display

25GB

You can check the playing time and remaining

time of the current track or that of the disc.

When a disc with MP3 audio tracks is loaded,

you can also check the information recorded on

disc, such as the titles.

Checking the remaining time

and titles

Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Current track number and elapsed playing time

t Current track number and remaining time1)

t Remaining time of the disc2) t Track title

and artist name (disc with MP3 audio tracks3)

only) t Album name (disc with MP3 audio

tracks3) only) t Clock display (for eight

seconds) t Effect status

1) “– –.– –” appears when playing back MP3 audio

tracks.

2) “– –.– –” appears in ALL DISCS, SHUFFLE or

Program Play mode or when playing back MP3

audio tracks.

3) When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1 or

ver. 2, the ID3 tag information appears. The ID3 tag

displays the track title, album name and artist name

information.

Checking the total playing

time and titles

Press DISPLAY in stop mode.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

x Normal Play mode

TOC display1) or total album number of the

disc2) or total track number of the current

album2) t Album name2) or volume label2) t

Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect

status

1) TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc

number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total

playing time of the disc.

2) For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album names or

volume label may not be displayed depending on the

play mode.

x Program Play mode

The last track number of the program and the

total playing time t Total track number of the

program (for five seconds) t Volume label*

t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect

status

* For discs with MP3 audio tracks

Notes

• The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with

MP3 audio tracks.

• ID3 tag applies to version 1 and version 2.

• If the MP3 audio track you play back has an ID3 tag,

the ID3 tag information is displayed.

• In the following cases, elapsed playing time and

remaining time of the track may not be displayed

accurately.

– when an MP3 audio track of VBR (variable bit

rate) is played.

– when fast forward or fast reverse is performed.

• For Russian model, MP3 and ID3 tag information

can be displayed in Russian characters. However,

depending on the encoding/writing software or

recording device, the characters may not be correctly

displayed.

Viewing information

about the disc in the

display

26GB

Press ILLUMINATION on the unit.

Each time you press the button, the power

illuminator changes cyclically as follows:

MHC-GX555/RG575S/RG475S/RG470

PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3

t ILLUM OFF

MHC-GX355/GX255/RG270/RG170

ILLUM ON y ILLUM OFF

Press DISPLAY while listening to the radio.

Each time you press the button, the display

changes cyclically as follows:

Station name1) t Preset number2) and

frequency t Clock display (for eight seconds)

t Effect status

1) European model only

2) Preset number is displayed only if you preset radio

stations (page 14).

Changing the Power

illuminator

Viewing the tuner

information in the display

Optional Components

27GB

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions

provided with each component. A North American model is used for illustration purpose.

A AUDIO IN jack

Use audio cord (not supplied) to connect an

optional analog component (Portable Audio

Player, etc.) to this jack. You can then record or

listen to the sound from the component through

this system.

Note

Before connecting or disconnecting the audio cord

(not supplied), press VOLUME – repeatedly (or turn

the VOLUME control on the unit couterclockwise) to

turn down the volume.

Listening to audio from a

connected component

1Connect the audio cord (not supplied). See

“Hooking up optional components”.

2Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or AUDIO IN

on the unit) until “AUDIO IN” appears.

3Start playing the connected component.

Recording audio from

connected component

1 Connect the audio cord (not supplied).

2 Start recording manually. See “Recording

on a tape manually” on page 18.

Notes

• If the connected component has the AVLS

(Automatic Volume Limiter System) function, be

sure to turn off the function when using the AUDIO

IN. Otherwise, you will have to turn up the volume

of the speaker, and that may cause distortion.

• If the connected component has the BASS BOOST

or MEGA BASS function, be sure to turn off the

function when using the AUDIO IN. Otherwise, the

sound from the speaker may be distorted.

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Optional analog component

From the audio output jack of an

optional analog component

28GB

Should you encounter a problem with your

system, do the following:

1Make sure the power cord and speaker

cords are correctly and firmly connected.

2Find your problem in the troubleshooting

checklist below and take the indicated

corrective action.

If the problem persists after doing all of the

above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

General

The display starts flashing as soon as you

plug in the power cord even though you have

not turned on the system (see step 6 of

“Hooking up the system” (page 6)).

• Press DISPLAY twice while the system is off. The

demonstration disappears.

“– –:– –” appears in the display.

• A power interruption has occurred. Set the clock

(page 9) and timer settings (pages 22 and 23)

again.

The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is

canceled.

• Redo the following:

– “Setting the clock” (page 9)

– “Presetting radio stations” (page 14)

– “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to

music” (page 22)

– “Timer recording radio programs” (page 23)

There is no sound.

• Press VOLUME +/– or turn VOLUME control on

the unit clockwise.

• Make sure the headphones are not connected.

• Check the speaker connections (page 6).

• There is no audio output during the Rec Timer.

Sound comes from one channel, or

unbalanced left and right volume.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

• Connect the supplied speakers.

Sound lacks bass.

• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are

connected correctly.

There is severe hum or noise.

• Move the system away from the source of noise.

• Connect the system 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 9).

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the correct time

(pages 23 and 24).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 22).

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

When the ?/1 indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord and

check the following items.

• If your system has a 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 the + and – speaker cords short-

circuited?

• Are you using only the prescribed

speakers?

• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes

on the rear of the system?

Check all the above items and fix any

problems found. After ?/1 indicator stops

flashing, reconnect the power cord and turn

on the system. If the indicator still flashes, or

if the cause of the problem cannot be found

even after checking all the above items,

consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Troubleshooting

29GB

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacle.

• Move the remote closer to the system.

• Point the remote at the system’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Locate the system away from the fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

• Reduce the volume.

• For Latin American model, move the microphone

away from the speakers or change the direction of

the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15

to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still

persists, place the speakers farther away from the

TV set.

CD/MP3 player

The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”

appears.

• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony

service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

• Place the disc correctly.

• Always close the tray by pressing Z on the unit.

Trying to press the tray closed with your fingers

may cause problems with the player.

The disc does not eject.

• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro

Recording. Press x to cancel the CD Synchro

Recording, then press Z on the unit to eject the

disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

There is no picture (Mexican model only).

• Check that the system is connected securely.

• Make sure you connect the system to the video

input jack of your TV (page 7).

• Make sure you turn on the TV and operate the TV

correctly.

• Make sure you select the video input on the TV so

that you can view the pictures from this system.

• This system conforms to the NTSC color system.

Make sure your TV (color) system is NTSC.

• Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch

the function to CD.

Play does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is

loaded.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).

• Replace the disc.

• Place the disc that this system can play (page 4).

• Place the disc correctly.

• Place the disc in the tray with the label side up.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on

the disc, then leave the system turned on for a few

hours until the moisture evaporates.

• Press N to start play.

Disc access takes a long time.

• Set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage

function (page 15).

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 33).

• Replace 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 system, 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.

Play does not start from the first track.

• Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM”

and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play.

MP3 audio track cannot be played back.

• Recording was not performed according to the

ISO9660 Level 1 or Level 2 format or Joliet in the

expansion format.

• The MP3 audio track does not have the extension

“.MP3”.

• The data is not stored in MP3 format.

• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio

Layer-3 files cannot be played.

MP3 audio tracks take longer to play back than

others.

• 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.

– the album and track organization structure is

very complex.

continued

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The album name, track title and ID3 tag

information do not appear correctly.

• Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 Level 1,

Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

• The disc ID3 tag is not ver. 1 nor ver. 2.

• Only up to 30 characters of ID3 tags are displayed.

• The characters that can be displayed by this

system are as follows:

– Upper cases (A to Z)

– Numbers (0 to 9)

– Symbols (’< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _)

Other characters may not be displayed correctly.

Tuner

Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be

received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in

the display.)

• Set the proper band and frequency (page 14).

• Connect the antenna properly (page 7).

• Find a place and an orientation that provide good

reception, then set up the antenna again. If you

cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you

connect a commercially available external

antenna.

• The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals

along its entire length, so make sure you extend it

fully.

• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker

cords as possible.

• Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment.

• Set “CD POWER OFF” by CD power manage

function (page 15).

A stereo FM program cannot be received in

stereo.

• Press FM MODE repeatedly until “STEREO”

appears.

Tape deck

The tape does not record or play, or there is a

decrease in sound level.

• The heads are dirty. Clean them (page 33).

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 33).

The tape does not erase completely.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 33).

There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound

drops out.

• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them

(page 33).

Noise increases or the high frequencies are

erased.

• The record/playback heads are magnetized.

Demagnetize them (page 33).

The tape does not record.

• No cassette is loaded. Load a cassette.

• The tab has been removed from the cassette.

Cover the broken tab with adhesive tape

(page 33).

• The tape has wound to the end.

If the system still does not

operate properly after performing

the above measures, reset the

system as follows:

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1Disconnect the power cord.

2Reconnect the power cord.

3Press ?/1 to turn on the system.

4Press x, ILLUMINATION and DISC 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.

Note

You cannot reset the system to the factory settings in

Power Saving Mode (page 24).

Troubleshooting

31GB

One of the following messages may appear or

flash in the display during operation.

CD/MP3

NO DISC

There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a

disc that cannot be played on this system (such as

DVD, VCD, or CD-ROM without MP3 audio

tracks, etc.).

NO STEP

All of the programmed tracks have been erased.

OVER

You have reached the end of the disc while pressing

M during playback or pause.

PUSH STOP

You pressed PLAY MODE during playback.

READING

The system is reading information of the disc. Some

buttons are not available.

STEP FULL

You tried to program 26 or more tracks (steps).

Tuner

COMPLETE

The preset operation ended normally.

Tape

NO TAB

You cannot record the tape because the tab has been

removed from the cassette.

NO TAPE

There is no tape in the tape deck.

Timer

PUSH SELECT

You tried to set the clock or timer during timer

operation.

SET CLOCK

You tried to select the timer when the clock is not

set.

SET TIMER

You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer or

Rec Timer are not set.

TIME NG

The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end times are

set to the same time.

Other

NOT IN USE

You pressed an invalid button.

Messages

32GB

On operating voltage

Before operating the system, check that the operating

voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of

your local power supply.

On safety

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power

source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall

outlet, even if the unit 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.

• 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.

• AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified

service shop.

On placement

• Do not place the system in an inclined position.

• Do not place the system in locations where it is;

– Extremely hot or cold

– Dusty or dirty

– Very humid

– Subject to vibrations

– Subject to direct sunlight.

• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on

surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,

oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the

surface may result.

On heat buildup

• Although the system heats up during operation, this

is not a malfunction.

• Place the system in a location with adequate

ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the system.

• If you continuously use this system at a high volume,

the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom

rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not

touch the cabinet.

• To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the

ventilation hole for the cooling fan.

On the speaker system

(Except for Mexican model)

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and

the picture on TV sets may become magnetically

distorted. In such a case, turn off the power of the TV

set once, and after 15 to 30 minutes turn it on again.

If there seems to be no improvement, locate the

speaker system further away from the TV set.

(Mexican model only)

In case color irregularity is observed

on nearby a TV screen

With the magnetically shielded type of front speaker

system, the front speakers can be installed near a TV

set. However, color irregularity may still be observed

on the TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.

If color irregularity is observed…

Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30

minutes. Make sure you place the right speaker on the

right side and the left speaker on the left side of the

unit.

If color irregularity is observed

again…

Place the speakers farther away from the TV set.

On operation

• 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 CD

player. 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.

• 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.

Additional Information

Precautions

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: This system is capable of holding a still

video image or on-screen display image on your

television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still

video image or on-screen display image displayed

on your TV for an extended period of time you risk

permanent damage to your television screen.

Projection televisions are especially susceptible to

this.

Additional Information

33GB

Notes on discs

• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.

Wipe the disc from the center out.

• Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner,

commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray

intended for vinyl LPs.

• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car

parked in direct sunlight.

• 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 unit. When this occurs, it may not be

possible to remove the disc, and may also cause this

unit 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.

– 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 on this unit. Attempting to do

so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

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, benzine or alcohol.

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.

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover

the broken tab with adhesive tape.

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. The tape may get entangled in the tape

deck.

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be

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 cassette.

For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning

cassette.

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 cassette. For

details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing

cassette.

Break off the

cassette tab

34GB

Amplifier section

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

(MHC-GX555/GX355 USA model only)

MHC-GX555

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 145 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%

total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to

rated output.

MHC-GX355

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC

DISTORTION:

With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from

120 – 10,000 Hz: rated 150 watts per channel

minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%

total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to

rated output.

North American model:

MHC-GX555

Front speaker

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

145 + 145 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at

1kHz, 80 W)

Sub woofer

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

170 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, 10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at

80 Hz, 90 W)

MHC-GX355

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

150 + 150 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at

1kHz, 80 W)

Canadian model:

MHC-GX255

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 40 W)

European and Russian models:

MHC-RG475S

Front speaker

DIN power output (rated): 110 + 110 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

280 + 280 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Sub woofer

DIN power output (rated): 130 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

160 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

320 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG470

DIN power output (rated): 110 + 110 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

280 + 280 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG270

DIN power output (rated): 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Specifications

Additional Information

35GB

MHC-RG170

DIN power output (rated): 20 + 20 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

25 + 25 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Music power output (reference):

50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Other models:

MHC-RG575S

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V

50/60 Hz

Front speaker

DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Sub woofer

DIN power output (rated): 120 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

150 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG475S

Front speaker

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Sub woofer

DIN power output (rated): 120 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

150 watts (6 ohms at

80 Hz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG470

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 130 + 130 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

160 + 160 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG270

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG170

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V

50/60 Hz

DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, DIN)

Continuous RMS power output (reference):

65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at

1 kHz, 10% THD)

Inputs

AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack):

voltage 250 mV,

impedance 47 kilohms

MIC (phone jack) (Latin American model only):

sensitivity 1 mV,

impedance 10 kilohms

Outputs

PHONES (stereo mini jack):

accepts headphones of

8ohms or more

VIDEO OUT (phono jack) (Mexican model only):

max. output level 1Vp-p,

unbalanced, Sync

negative, load impedance

75 ohms

SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms

SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GX555/RG575S/

RG475S only): accepts impedance of 6 to

16 ohms

CD player section

System Compact disc and digital

audio system

Laser Diode Properties Emission duration:

continuous

Laser Output*:

Less than 44.6µW

* This output is the value measurement at a distance of

200mm from the objective lens surface on the

Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.

Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)

Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB

Dynamic range More than 90 dB

continued

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Tape deck section

Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo

Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),

using Sony TYPE I

cassettes

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

FM tuner section

Tuning range

North American model: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(100 kHz step)

Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(50 kHz step)

Antenna FM lead antenna

Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced

Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section

Tuning range

Pan-American models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 10 kHz)

531 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 9 kHz)

European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models:

531 – 1,602 kHz (with the

tuning interval set at

9kHz)

Other models: 530 – 1,710 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 10 kHz)

531 – 1,602 kHz

(with the tuning interval

set at 9 kHz)

Antenna AM loop antenna

Intermediate frequency 450 kHz

Speaker

North American model:

Front speaker SS-GX555 for MHC-GX555

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per

speaker

Sub woofer SS-WG555 for MHC-GX555

Speaker system Bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 20 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 × 325 ×

330 mm

Mass Approx. 5.5 kg

Front speaker SS-GX555 for MHC-GX355

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per

speaker

Canadian model:

Front speaker SS-GX255 for MHC-GX255

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 200 × 325 ×

230 mm

Mass Approx. 3.0 kg net per

speaker

Additional Information

37GB

European and Russian models:

Front speaker SS-RG475 for MHC-RG475S

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per

speaker

Sub woofer SS-WG475 for MHC-RG475S

Speaker system Bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 20 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 × 325 ×

330 mm

Mass Approx. 5.5 kg

Front speaker SS-RG575 for MHC-RG470

Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm × 2, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 245 × 380 ×

290 mm

Mass Approx. 5.5 kg net per

speaker

Front speaker SS-RG475 for MHC-RG270

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per

speaker

Front speaker SS-RG170E for MHC-RG170

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 200 × 325 ×

230 mm

Mass Approx. 3.0 kg net per

speaker

Mexican model:

Front speaker SS-RG575AV for MHC-

RG575S

Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded type

Speaker units

Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm × 2, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 245 × 380 ×

240 mm

Mass Approx. 5.9 kg net per

speaker

Sub woofer SS-WG575 for MHC-RG575S

Speaker system Bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 20 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 × 325 ×

365 mm

Mass Approx. 6.3 kg

Front speaker SS-RG575AV for MHC-

RG470

Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded type

Speaker units

Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm × 2, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 245 × 380 ×

240 mm

Mass Approx. 5.9 kg net per

speaker

continued

38GB

Front speaker SS-RG475AV for MHC-

RG270

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type, magnetically

shielded type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 4.0 kg net per

speaker

Other models:

Front speaker SS-RG575 for MHC-RG575S

Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm × 2, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 245 × 380 ×

290 mm

Mass Approx. 5.5 kg net per

speaker

Sub woofer SS-WG575 for MHC-RG575S

Speaker system Bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 20 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 × 325 ×

365 mm

Mass Approx. 6.3 kg

Front speaker SS-RG475 for MHC-RG475S

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per

speaker

Sub woofer SS-WG475 for MHC-RG475S

Speaker system Bass-reflex type

Speaker units

Woofer: 20 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 265 × 325 ×

330 mm

Mass Approx. 5.5 kg

Front speaker SS-RG575 for MHC-RG470

Speaker system 3-way, 4-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Sub Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Woofer: 15 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm × 2, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 245 × 380 ×

290 mm

Mass Approx. 5.5 kg net per

speaker

Front speaker SS-RG475 for MHC-RG270

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Sub woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 230 × 345 ×

235 mm

Mass Approx. 3.8 kg net per

speaker

Front speaker SS-RG170 for MHC-RG170

Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex

type

Speaker units

Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type

Woofer: 13 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type

Nominal impedance 6 ohms

Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 200 × 325 ×

230 mm

Mass Approx. 3.0 kg net per

speaker

Additional Information

39GB

General

Power requirements

North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz

European and Russian models:

230 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Argentine model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Mexican model: 127 V AC, 60 Hz

Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127, 220 or

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

Other models: 120 V, 220 V or

230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz

Adjustable with voltage

selector

Power consumption

USA model:

MHC-GX555: 285 watts

MHC-GX355: 210 watts

Canadian model:

MHC-GX555: 380 VA

MHC-GX355: 290 VA

MHC-GX255: 110 watts

European and Russian models:

MHC-RG475S: 300 watts

0.25 watts (at the Power

Saving Mode)

MHC-RG470: 240 watts

0.25 watts (at the Power

Saving Mode)

MHC-RG270: 190 watts

0.25 watts (at the Power

Saving Mode)

MHC-RG170: 70 watts

0.25 watts (at the Power

Saving Mode)

Other models:

MHC-RG575S: 300 watts

MHC-RG475S: 300 watts

MHC-RG470: 170 watts

MHC-RG270: 210 watts

MHC-RG170: 125 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers)

Approx. 280 × 325 ×

430 mm

Mass (excl. speakers)

North American models:

MHC-GX555: Approx. 10.5 kg

MHC-GX355: Approx. 10.0 kg

Canadian model:

MHC-GX555: Approx. 10.5 kg

MHC-GX355: Approx. 10.0 kg

MHC-GX255: Approx. 8.5 kg

European and Russian models:

MHC-RG475S: Approx. 10.5 kg

MHC-RG470: Approx. 10.0 kg

MHC-RG270: Approx. 8.7 kg

MHC-RG170: Approx. 7.2 kg

Other models:

MHC-RG575S: Approx. 10.5 kg

MHC-RG475S: Approx. 10.5 kg

MHC-RG470: Approx. 10.4 kg

MHC-RG270: Approx. 10.0 kg

MHC-RG170: Approx. 8.5 kg

Supplied accessories Remote Commander (1)

R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)

AM loop antenna (1)

FM lead antenna (1)

Video cable (Mexican

model only) (1)

Speaker pads

MHC-GX555/RG575S/

RG475S (12)

MHC-GX355/GX255/

RG470/RG270/RG170

(8)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

40GB

Main unit

ALBUM +/– qs (11, 13, 18)

AUDIO IN wl (18, 27)

AUDIO IN jack wf (27)

CD es (8, 10, 13, 18)

CD SYNC wj (18)

Deck A wg (17)

Deck B qk (17, 18, 21)

DISC 1 – 3 qa (11, 13, 30)

DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE qd

(10, 11, 13, 18)

Disc tray 0 (10)

DISPLAY 3 (16, 24, 25)

Display window 5

ECHO LEVEL1) wa (21)

EFFECT ON/OFF 4 (19)

ENTER 4 (13, 14, 20)

EQ BAND qs (20)

GROOVE 4 (19)

ILLUMINATION 2 (26, 30)

MIC jack2) wd (21)

MIC LEVEL2) ws (21)

MULTIPLEX1) 6 (21)

Operation Dial

(– EQ +/l L/

– TUNING +) qj (20/11, 13,

17/14, 15)

P FILE 4 (20)

PHONES jack w;

PLAY MODE 8 (11, 13, 17)

Power illuminator qg (26)

PRESET EQ 4 (19)

REC PAUSE/START wl (18, 21)

Remote sensor 7

SUBWOOFER ON/OFF3) 9

(19)

SURROUND 4 (20)

TAPE A/B e; (17, 18, 21)

TUNER/BAND ea (14, 15, 18)

TUNING MODE 8 (14, 15)

VOLUME control ql (19)

?/1 (power) 1 (8, 15, 24, 28,

30)

X (pause) qs (11, 17)

x (stop) qs (11, 17, 21, 30)

M (fast forward) qs (11, 17)

N (play) qs (11, 17)

m (rewind) qs (11, 17)

Z (eject) qf (10)

PUSH Z (deck B) (eject) qh (17)

Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) wh (17)

1) Mexican model only

2) Latin American model only

(Mexican model comes with

2 microphone jacks)

3) MHC-GX555/RG575S/

RG475S only

List of button locations and reference pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other

parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Ill

on num

TAPE A/B e; (17, 18, 21)

Name of button/part Reference page

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – O P – Z

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

123456789q

;

Additional Information

41GB

Remote control

ALBUM + qa (11, 13)

ALBUM – qd (11, 13)

CD qk (10, 13)

CLEAR qg (13)

CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(23, 24)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 22,

23)

DISC SKIP q; (11, 13)

DISPLAY wa (16, 24, 25)

ENTER 9 (9, 13, 14, 22, 23)

EQ qf (19)

FM MODE 4 (16)

FUNCTION 6 (10, 13, 14, 15,

17, 27)

PLAY MODE w; (11, 13, 17)

REPEAT 4 (12)

SLEEP ws (22)

TAPE qj

TUNER BAND 5 (14, 15)

TUNER MEMORY ql (14)

TUNING MODE w; (14, 15)

VOLUME +/– qs (19, 22)

?/1 (power) 1 (8, 23)

m/M (rewind/fast forward)

7 (11, 17)

N (play) 8 (11, 17)

X (pause) 8 (11, 17)

x (stop) 8 (11, 17)

+/– (tuning) qh (14)

./> (go back/go forward)

qh (9, 11, 17)

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – E F – Z

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

ws 1

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