Sony mhc ec 55 owners manual

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S O NYE
Mini Hi-Fi
Component System

Operating Instructions

Owners Record

2-899-084-1 1 (I)

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-GX99
MHC-EC77/EC55

Primed In China

007 Sony Corporation
http://www.sony.net/

To reduce the risk offire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And dont 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.

Install this system so that the power cord can be

unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event
of trouble.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or builtvin cabinet.

This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This marking

is located on the rear
exterior,

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Don't throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U N ITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment for your safety and convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced,
a fuse of the same rating as the supplied one and
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362, (ire., marked with
® or @ mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has a detachable
fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse cover after you
change the fuse. Never use the plug without the fuse
cover. If you should lose the fuse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station

When carrying this system

1 Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.

"STANDBYappears.
3 AfterLOCK" appears, unplug the power cord.

2 Hold down CD >II E on the unit, and press l/(l) m until

FM lead antenna
(Extend it horizontally.)

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AM loop antenna

Voltage selector
For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.

Saudi Arabian model: 120 , 127 V/220 , 240 V/ uriv|

NO OPERATION

Right speaker
(High freq.)

Power

Connect the power cord to a wall socket. Right speaker
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,

detach the supplied plug adaptor (only
for models equipped with an adaptor).

(low freq.)

Wall socket (-

Antennas

power cord to avoid picking up noisei

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Subwoofer
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Connect the subwoofer
to the SUBWOOFER
OUT jack with the
subwoofer cable
(supplied)

Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the

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This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
products 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:

iReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

ilncrease the separation between the equipment and

receiver,
7Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which the receiver is connected.

7Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help

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Speakers
Insert only the
stripped portion
of the cord.

Solid (Blue/@)

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Solid (Gray/e)
Solid (Red/@l

Solid (Black/9) -> lefispeakerlLowfieq.)

Front speakers:
4 pads for each speaker

TC -> left speaker (High freq.)

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.

Disposal of Old Electrical 8i Electronic
Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
_ collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as household

waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.

Music discs encoded with copyright

protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson

Subwoofer (MHC-GX99 only)
Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction.
Also, position the subwoofer:

ion a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.

mat least a few centimeters away from the wall.

*away from the center of the room or place a bookshelf against a wall, to avoid
generating a standing wave.

Speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers
and subwoofer to prevent slippingi

Subwoofer:
4 pads (MHC-GX99 only)

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Before using the system

To use the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid
insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), side
first, matching the polarities shown below.

Notes on using the remote

'With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.

'Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
batteries.

~iiyou do not use the remote for along period oftime, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

'Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.

To set the clock
1 Turn on the system
Press l/C') (on/standby) E.
2 Select the clock set model
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. If the
current mode appears on the display, press I44 />>I
n the remote repeatedly to select CLOCK," and
then press ENTER on the remote.
3 Set the time,
Press I44 />>I IE on the remote repeatedly to set

the hour, and then press ENTER on the remote.
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.

The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the
power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Selecting a music source

Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION El
repeatedly).

To select Press
CD CD IE on the remote.
Tuner TUNER/BAND El.

TAPE IE on the remote

FUNCTION repeatedly
(or AUDIO IN on

the remote) El until
AUDIO IN" appears

Tape"

Component (connected
using an audio cord)

H Except for North American model.

1) 1f the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System)
or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to avoid distorted
sound from the speakers.

M North American model only.

Adjusting the sound

To adjust the volume
Press VOLUME +/- on the remote (or turn the
VOLUME control on the unit) I.

To add a sound effect

To Press

Generate a more dynamic DSGX on the unit.
sound (Dynamic Sound

Generator X-tra)

Set the sound effect EQ I.

To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GX99 only)

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF in the lower part of the

subwoofer until the indicator on the subwoofer lights up.

* To adyust the sound output level for the subwoofer, turn the
SUBWOOFER LEVEL in the lower part of the subwoofer. Once you
have made the adjustment, the overall sound level can be adjusted
using VOLUME +/7 on the remote (or turn the VOLUME control
on the unit) I.

Playing a (D/MP3 disc

1 Select the CD functioni
Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly)

2 Place a disc.
Press A (open/close) El on the unit, and place a
disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To place
additional discs, slide the disc tray with your finger as
shown below.
To close the disc tray, press 2 (open/close) El on the
unit,

Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as
this may damage the unit.

3 Select a disc.
If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP on
the remote (or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit)
El. To change discs while in other functions, press
DISC 1 a 3 on the unit.

4 Start playback.
Eless P (play) (or CD FII (play/pause) on the unit)

To exchange other discs during playback, press DISC
SKIP/EXCHANGE El on the unit.

To Press

Pause playback II (pause) on the remote (or CD
F" on the unit) El. To resume

play, press the button again.

Stop playback I (stop) I.

Select a folder on an E +/,

MP3 disc

Select a track or file I44 />>I (go back/go forward)
on the remote (lll>ll on the

unit)
Hold down 44/ » (rewind/fast
forward) during playback, and
release the button at the desired
point.

REPEAT El on the remote
repeatedly until REP" or REPI
appears.

Find a point in a
track or file

Select Repeat Play

To change the play mode

Press PLAY MODE El repeatedly while the player is

stopped. You can select normal play (no display for all

discs or 1 DISC for a disc or E for all MP3 files

in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (SHUF for

all discs shuffle, "I DISC SHUF for one disc shuffle

or - SHUFw for folder shuffle), or program play

(PGM).

'~ When playing a CDVDA disc, E (snur) Play performs the same
operation as l DISC (snur) Play.

Notes on Repeat Play

'All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.

'You cannot select REP" and SI-1UP" (all discs shufi'le) at the same
time.

"REPI indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop
it.

Notes on playing MP3 discs

'Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a
disc that has MP3 files.

'Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.

'MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
the disc.

'The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of
.MP3".

'lf there are files on the disc that have the .MP3" file extension,
but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.

'The maximum number of:
mloadable sessions on a single disc is to.
mfolders is 150 (including the root folder).
7MP3 files is 255.
7MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
mfolder levels (the tree structure of files) is eight.

'Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.

Notes on playing multisession discs

'Ifthe disc begins with a CDrDA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CDVDA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.

'A disc with a mixed CD format is recogtuzed as a CDVDA (audio)
disc.

listening to the radio

1 Select FM or"AMI
Press TUNER/BAND E repeatedly.
2 Select the tuning model
Press TUNING MODE IE repeatedly until AUTO
appears
3 Tune in the desired stationi
Press +/, on the remote (or TUNING + or m on the

unit) IE

Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned
in, and then TUNED" and STEREO (for stereo
programs) appear.

STEREO
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To stop autom tic scanning
Press I (stop)

To tune in a station with a weak signal
IfTUNED" does not appear and the scanning does

not stop, press TUNING MODE IE repeatedly until
"MANUAL" appears and press +/, on the remote (or
TUNING + or a on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the
desired station.

To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station

Press FM MODE IE on the remote repeatedly until
"MONO appears to turn off stereo reception.

Playing a tape (Except for North
American model)

1 Select a tape function.
Press TAPE on the remote (or FUNCTION on the
unit repeatedly) E.

2 Insert a tape
Press .2 (stop/eject) on the unit, and insert the
tape into the cassette holder. Make sure there is no
slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the
tape deck

3 Start playback.

Press > (play) on the unit.

To Press

II (pause) on the unit. To resume
play, press the button again.

.2 (stop/eject) on the unit.
44/» on the unit.

Pause playback

Stop playback

Rewind or fast
forward"

* Be sure to press I: (stop/eject) on the unit after the tape has
been wound or rewound to the end.

Note
Do not turn off the system during playback or recording.

(hanging the display

To Press

Change DISPLAY IE repeatedly when the
information on the system is turned on.

display*

Change Display DISPLAY IE repeatedly when the

mode (See below.) system is turned off.

* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as the
track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total
playing time while the player is stopped.

The system offers the following display modes.

Display mode When the system is off",

Power Saving The display is turned off to conserve

Mode27 power. The timer and clock continue
to operate.
Clock The clock is displayed

7 The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system is
on.

D You cannot Set the clock in Power Saving Mode.

37 The clock display automatically turns to Power Sawing Mode after
eight seconds.

Notes on the display information
'Characters that cannot be displayed appear as g:
'The followmg are not displayed;
mtotal playing time for an MP3 disc.
mrernaining playing time for an MP3 file.
'The following are not displayed correctly;
melapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR (variable
bit rate).
mfolder and file names that do not follow either the 1509660 Level
1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
mie followmg are displayed;
itotal playing time for a CDVDA disc when the play mode is I
DISC.
mremaining playing time for a track.
mID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version
2 tags are used (1D5 version 2 tag information display has priority
when both IDs version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single
MP3 file).
flip to 15 characters of ms tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (< > r +,,/@ [\17).

Using optional audio components

To connect an optional headphones
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack on the
unit.

To connect an optional component

Connect additional audio source components to the
AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an analog audio
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.

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Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)

Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.

1 Press CD IE to select the CDfunction.

2 Press PLAY MODE E repeatedly untilPGM"appears
while the player is stopped.
Press DISC SKIP

4 Press m/m (or |II>I] on the unit)
repeatedly until the desired track number appears.

When programing MP3 files, press El +le
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select
the desired file.

to select a disc.

Selected track or file number

Total playing time ofthe
selected track

5 Press ENTER to add the track or file to the
program.

6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.

7 To play your program oftracks orfiles, press F (or
CD F" on the unit) IE.
The program remains available until you open the disc
tray. To play the same program again, select the CD
function, and press F (or CD F" on the unit) E.

To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE IE repeatedly until PGM
disappears while the player is stopped.

To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR on the remote while the player is
stopped.

To view program information, such as total
track number of the program
Press DISPLAY El repeatedly.

Presetting radio stations

You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
1 Tune in the desired station (SeeListening to the
radio).
2 PressTUNER MEMORY E on the remote.
Preset number

STEREO
TUNED Ill 1

3 Press +/- (or TUNING + or - on the unit)
repeatedly to select your desired preset number.
If another station is already assigned to the selected
preset number, the station is replaced by the new
stations.

4 Press ENTER on the remote.

5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations. The
preset stations are retained for about half a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.

6 To call u a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE repeatedly until PRESETappears, and
then press +/- (orTUNING + or - on the unit)
repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

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Recording onto a tape (Except for
North American model)

Use a TYPE I (normal) tape only.

You can record just the portions you like from a sound
source, including connected audio components.

Use buttons on the unit to control tape recording.

1 Insert a recordable tape into the cassette holder
with the side you want to record facing up.

2 Prepare the recording source.
Select the desired source to record.
Place the disc you want to record and press DISC
SKIP/EX-CHANGE E] to Select a disc.
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE E repeatedly to select a," and then
press +/, repeatedly to select the desired
folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 5 of Creating
your own CD program."

3 Start recording.
Press . (record) I, and then start playing the
desired recording source.
The CD starts playing automatically after 10 seconds
have passed.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the
name.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.

To stop recording

Press .2 El.

Tip

We recommend that you press first, and then press I: to
avoid noise being recorded when you stop recording.

Using the timers

The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.

Sleep Ti me r:

You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.

Press SLEEP E on the remote repeatedly. If you select
AUTO," the system automatically turns off after the
current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes.

If the tape deck is still playing or recording at the set
time, the system turns off after the tape deck stops.

Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time.

Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/r to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
your own CD program.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
3 Press m/FH repeatedly to select"PLAY, and
then press ENTER I.
"ON TIME" appears, and the hour indication flashes.

4 Set the time to start playing.
Press I44 />>| repeatedly to set the hour, and
then press ENTER I.

The minute indication flashes. Use the procedure
above to set the minutes.

5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playing.

6 Select the sound source.
Press I44 l>>| repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER I. The
display shows the timer settings.

7 Press l/L') El to turn off the system.

If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.

To activate or check the timer again

Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT press H4 />>I
repeatedly until PLAY SEL" appears, and then press
ENTER I.

To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until OFF appears,
and then press ENTER I.

To change the setting

Start over from step 1.

Tip

The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.

Troubleshoot ng

1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and firmly connected.

2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.

If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.

If the STANDBY indicator flashes

Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the

following item.

° If your system has a voltage selector, is the voltage
selector set to the correct voltage?

After the STANDBY indicator on the unit stops

flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the

system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony

dealer.

General

The system does not turn on.

' Is the power cord plugged in?

' Is the voltage selector set correctly to match the
local power line voltage? Saudi Arabian models also
may not turn on when the voltage selector is set to
NO OPERATION.

There is no sound.

' Are the + and 7 speaker cords short-circuited?

'Are you using only the supplied speakers?

' Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back
of the system?

Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.

' Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.

' Connect only the supplied speakers.

Severe hum or noise.

' Move the system away from sources of noise.

' Connect the system to a different wall socket.

' Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power cord.

The remote does not function.

Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor E on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.

' Point the remote at the systems sensor.

' Move the remote closer to the system.

CD/MP3 player

The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.

1 Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly)
El to select the CD function.

Press I/(l) to turn off the system.

After"STANDBY stops flashing, press DISPLAY IE
to display the CIO k and then press I/(l) m while
holding down I on the unit.

CD POWER OFF appears. With CD player power
turned off, disc access time is increased. To turn on
CD player power, repeat the procedure until CD
POWER ON appears.

to reset the system to factory settings

If the system still does not operate properly, reset the

system to factory settings.

Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory

default settings.

1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.

2 Press PLAY MODE E, FUNCTION El, and I/d) E] at
the same time.
All user~configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.

Messages

CANNOT LOCK : The system cannot be locked after
you have done the procedure of "When carrying this
system."

COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.

FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files
(steps).

LOCKED : The disc tray does not open. Contact your
nearest Sony dealer.

NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.

NO STEP : All of the programed tracks have been erased.

NOT USED : You pressed an invalid button.

OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing » during playback or pause.

PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.

PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE @ during
playback.

READING : The system is reading information from the
disc. Some buttons are not available.

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 is not set.

TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.

Display examples
' Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand). DISPIBY indicates
' Move the speakers away from the system, or place them /" 2 (two)
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration _
may cause the sound to skip. 5 5 (five)
Play does not start from the first track. 1'3 6 (51")
' Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE IE 5 8 (eight)
repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear.
fl 0 (zero)
Starting playback takes more time than usual. _
Cl A
' The following discs take a longer time to start playback I '
7a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. 3 B
7a disc recorded in multisession mode. T, D
7a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data ll
can be added). E, G
7a d1sc that has many folders. H H
The disc tray does not open and LOCKED L, K
appears.
' Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony I" l M
serv1ce facillty. U 0
Tuner 5 Q
U R
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be "
received. (TUNED" or STEREO" flashes on the T 5
display.) 7 Z

' Connect the antenna properly.

' Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.

' Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.

' Turn off nearby electrical equipment.

Tape deck (Except for North American
model)

The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter or

d ro pout.

' Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and
demagnetize the tape heads. See Precautions for details.

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz or

10 kHz (for some areas: this function is not available on
the European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models).

Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.

1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn offthe
system.

2 Press DISPLAY to display the clock.

3 While holding down TUNING + press I/C') (on/
standby) m.

All the AM preset stations are erased. To reset the

interval to the factory preset, repeat the procedure.

To improve tuner reception
Turn off CD player power by using the CD power
management function. By default, CD power is turned on.

Discs that this system CAN play
' Audio CD
' CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)

Discs that this system CANNOT play

' CDrROM

' CD-R/CD»RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to IS09660 Level
1/ Level 2, Ioliet

' CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
ended by "closing the session

' CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-
RW recorded with an incompatible recording device

' CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly

' Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer»
3 (MP3) files

' Discs of non»standard shape (for example, heart,
square, star)

' Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
to them

' Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
extends beyond the seal

° Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
when touched

Notes on discs

° Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
the center out to the edge.

Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.

° Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources

such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight.

0n 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.

° Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
from the wall socket (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.

° Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.

' The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified
service facility.

0n placement

° Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.

Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.

° 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, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

0n heat buildup

Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.

° Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

0n the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30
minutes, and turn it back on.

If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.

Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

To prevent a tape from being accidentally
recorded over

Break off the cassettes overwrite protection tab from side
A or B as illustrated.

I 8 Break off the cassette
tab

To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
with adhesive tape.

eel

About a tape longer than 90 minutes

The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play
time is not recommended except for long, continuous
recording or playback.

Cleaning the tape heads

Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette (available
separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an
important recording, or after playing an old tape. Failure
to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality
or an inability of the unit to record or play tapes. For
details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

Demagnetizing the tape heads

Use a demagnetizing cassette (available separately) after
every 20 to 30 hours of use. Failure to demagnetize

the tape heads can cause an increase in noise, a loss of
high frequency sound, and an inability to completely
erase tapes. For details, refer to the instructions of the
demagnetizing cassette.

Main unit

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(MHC-GX99, MHC»EC77 The United States model only)

Low channel

with 8 ohm loads, borll channels driven, from 120 - 10,000 Hz; 60 watts
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milli'warts io rated Output,

High channel

With 3 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 2,000 - 13,000 Hz; 60 watts
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 150 milliwatis (0 rated output,

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMON'IC DISToRTIoN:
(MHc-Ec55 The United States model only)

with 6 ohm loads, both channels driven. from 120 - 10,000 Hz; 45 watts
per channel minimum RMs power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output,

AmpIifrersectinn

MN(-GX99
Front speaker.
RMS output power (reference)
Low channel
95 w + 95 W (per channel at 8 n, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
High channel
95 w + 95 W (per channel at E D, E kHz.10% THD)
Subwoofer:
RMS output power (reference).
150 W (at 6 [1,80 Hz, 10% THD)

MN(-E(77
North American model.
EMS output power (reference):
Low channel
95W + 95 W (per channel at 8 n,1kHz.10% THD)
High channel
95 w + 95 W (per channel at 8 o, 8 kHz. 10% THD)
European and Russian models:
Power output (rated)
Low channel
45 w + 45 W (at 8 n, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
High channel
45W+45Wtat0n,0kHz,1%THD)
RMS output power (reference)
Low channel
65 w + 65 W (per channel at 8 n,1kHz.10% THD)
High channel
65 w + 65 W (per channel at 8 n, 8 kHz, 10% THD)
Other models:
The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V, 50/50 Hz
Power output (rated).
Low channel
50w+ 50W(at8fl, 1 kHz, 1%THD)
High channel
50W + 50 W (at 8 11,8 kHz, 1% THD)
EMS output power (reference):
Low channel
70W + 70 W (per channel at 8 n,1kHz.10% THD)
High channel
70w + 70 W (per channel at 8 o, 8 kHz.10% THD)

MN(-E(§S
North American model:
RMS output power (reference).
65 w+ 65 W (per channel at 6 o, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

European and Russian models:
Power output (rated) 45 W + 45 w (at 6 n, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
EMS output power (reference):
65 w + 65 W (per channel at6 n, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Other models:

The following are measured at Ac 120, 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power output (rated). 45 w + 45 w (at 6 n, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference).

65 W + 65 W (per channel at6 o, 1 kHz, 10% THD)

Inputs
AUDIO IN (Stereo minijack): Sensrtivily 800 mV, impedance 47 kilohrris

outputs
PHONES (stereo mini jack) Accepts headphones with an impedance on; n
or more
SPEAKER. Accepts impedance ot6 to a n
SUEWOOEER our (MHc-Gx99 only)

(D player section

system: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser: Semiconductor laser (A=770 - 810 nm)
Emission duration: continuous

Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Signal-ro-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than as dis

Tape dedt section [Except for North American model)
Recording system: 4-track z-chanriel, stereo

Tuner srrrion
FM stereo, PM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna.

FM lead antenna

AM loop antenna

FM tuner SECllon:
Tuning range
North American model: 375 - 1080 MHz (100 kHz step)
Other models: 87.5 - 10E.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz

AM tuner section:
Tuning range
PanrAmencan and Australian models:
530 - 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
531 - 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models:
531 - 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
Other models:
530 » 1,610 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
531 - 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)
Intermediate Irequency: 450 kHz

Speaker

SS-EC77 for MH(-GX99/EL77
Speaker system: 3-way, 3-univ. bass-reflex type
Speaker units

Wooier: 13 cm x 2, cone type

Tweeter: 4 cm, horn type
Nominal impedance. 3 0
Dimensions (w/h/d). Approx. 220 X 360 x 220 mm
Mass: Approx. 3,6 kg ner per speaker

Suhwoofer SA-wm fur Milt-6x99 only
Speaker system: bass»reflex type
Speaker units
Woorer. 20 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance. 5 n
Dimensions (w/h/d). Approx. 280 x 306 x 405 mm
Mass: Approx. 8.7 kg

SS-ECSSS/SS-ECSS for MH(-EC55
Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type
Speaker units

Wooten 16 cm, cone type

Tweeter: 4 cm, horn type
Nominal impedance: 6 1)
Dimensions (w/h/d). Approx. 215 X 306 x 215 mm
Mass: Approic 2,8 kg net per speaker

General

Power requirements:
North American model: Ac 120 v, 50 Hz
European and Russian models: Ac 230 v, 50/60 Hz
Australian model: AC 230 - 240 v, 50/60 Hz
Mexican model: Ac 127 V, 60 Hz
Argentine model: Ac 220 v, 50/60 Hz
Korean model: Ac 220 V, 60 Hz
Saudi Arabian model: Ac 120 . 127, 220 - 240 v, 50/60 Hz, adrusrable with
voltage selector
Other models: Ac 120, 220 or 230 . 240 v, 50/60 Hz, adrusrable with voltage
selector
Power consumption:
Milt-5x99
USA model: 190 w
Canadian model. 245 VA
SA-wm (Submitter)
USA model: 115 W
Canadian model. 155 VA
Milt-Em
USA model: 190 w
Canadian model: 245 VA
European and Russian models: 140 W
0.5 w (in Power Saving Mode)
Other models: 150 w
MHt-Ecss
USA model: 95 W
Canadian model: 130 VA
European and Russian models: 95 w
0.5 w (in Power Saving Mode)
Other models: 95 w
Dimensions (w/h/d) (out speakers):
Approx. 200 X 306 x 410 mm

Mass (excl.speakers):

Milt-5x99

North American model: Approx 6.1 kg
Milt-Em

North American and European models: Approx, 6.1 kg

Other models: Approx, 6.4 kg
MHt-Ecss

North American model: Approx 5.0 kg

Other models: Approx, 5.3 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)/FM
lead/AM loop antenna (1)/Spea.ker pads MHC-ox99 (3) and [or SA-WG99
(Subwoofer) (4), MHC-EC77/EC55 (s)/Subwoofer cable (MEG-6X99 only)
(I)

Design and specifications are subject to change Without notice.

'Standby power consumption: 0.5 w

'Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.

'Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
(Except for the United States model)