Sony MHC-GX570XM - Manual (Page 2)

MHC-GX570XM.GB.2-668-369-51(1)
Other Operations
Creating your own CD program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1 Press CD  to select the CD function.
2 Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM”
appears while the player is stopped.
3 Press DISC SKIP  repeatedly to select a disc.
4 Press /  repeatedly until the desired
track number appears.
When programming MP3 files, press
+/– (select
folder)  repeatedly to select the desired folder, and
then select the desired file.
Disc tray number Selected track or file number
Total playing time of program
(including selected track or file)
5 Press ENTER  to add the track or file to the
program.
“– –.– –” appears when the total program time
exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or when you select an
MP3 file.
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 of tracks or files, press 
(play) .
The program remains available until you open the
disc tray. To play the same program again, press

(play) .
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR  while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total
playing time and the number of tracks
Press DISPLAY  repeatedly while the player is
stopped.
Presetting radio stations
You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune
them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset
number.
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.
1 Tune in the desired station (see “Listening to the
radio”).
2 Press TUNER MEMORY .
Preset number
3 Press +/–  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 .
5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations.
You can preset up to 20 FM, 10 AM and 20 XM
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 up a preset radio station, press TUNING
MODE  repeatedly until “PRESET” appears,
and then press +/–  repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
Note on presetting XM stations
You cannot preset XM stations except when you receive the station.
Recording onto a tape
You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in two ways:
CD Synchro Recording:
You can record an entire CD onto a tape. The recording
level is adjusted automatically.
Manual Recording:
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 Load a recordable tape into deck B with the
side you want to record facing forward, and then
press TAPE A/B  repeatedly to select TAPE B.
2 Prepare the recording source.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press CD  to select the CD function. Load the
disc you want to record, and press DISC SKIP 
repeatedly to select the disc.
When recording a folder from an MP3 disc, press
PLAY MODE  repeatedly to select “
,” and then
press +/– (select folder)  repeatedly to select
the desired folder.
To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in
your desired order, perform steps 2 to 6 of “Creating
your own CD program.”
For Manual Recording:
Select the desired source to record.
3 Set deck B to stand by for recording.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press CD SYNC .
For Manual Recording:
Press REC PAUSE/START .
4 Start recording.
While recording, you cannot listen to other sources.
For CD Synchro Recording:
Press REC PAUSE/START . When the recording
is completed, the CD player and the tape deck stop
automatically.
For Manual Recording:
Press REC PAUSE/START , and then start playing
the desired recording source.
If there is noise while recording from the tuner,
reposition the appropriate antenna to reduce the noise.
To stop recording
Press  (stop) .
Notes
• Recording stops if you change to a different function.
• When loud sound signals are input, the system automatically adjusts
the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signal
(Auto Level Control function).
• You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro Recording.
Creating your own sound effect
You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency
ranges, and then store the setting as “USER” in the
memory.
1 Select the audio emphasis you want for your
basic sound using EQ on the remote, and
SURROUND and GROOVE on the unit .
2 Press EQ BAND  on the unit repeatedly to
select a frequency band, and then turn the
MULTI JOG dial  on the unit to adjust the
frequency level. Repeat this for each band you
want to adjust.
Frequency band Frequency level
3 Hold down EQ  on the remote until
“COMPLETE” appears.
The setting is stored in the memory.
4 To call up the personal sound effect, press
EQ  on the remote repeatedly until “USER”
appears.
To cancel the sound effect
Press EQ  on the remote repeatedly until “EQ OFF”
appears.
Using the Timers
The system offers three timer functions. You cannot
activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the
same time. If you use either with the Sleep Timer, the
Sleep Timer has priority.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP  repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the
system automatically turns off after the current disc or
tape stops or in 100 minutes.
Do not select “AUTO” during Synchro Recording of a
tape.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a preset time.
Rec Timer:
You can record a preset radio station at a specified time.
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play Timer and
the Rec Timer. Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
For Play Timer:
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/–  to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file, create
your own program.
For Rec Timer:
Tune in the preset radio station.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET .
3 Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY
SET” or “REC SET,” and then press ENTER .
“ON” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start playing or recording.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour,
and then press ENTER .
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 or recording.
6 Select the sound source or prepare the tape.
For Play Timer:
Press
/  repeatedly until the desired
sound source appears, and then press ENTER . The
display shows the timer settings.
For Rec Timer:
Load a recordable tape into deck B. The display
shows the timer settings.
7 Press  (power)  to turn off the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time. If the system is on at the preset time, the Play
Timer and the Rec Timer will not play or record.
To activate or check the timer again
Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT , press / 
repeatedly until “PLAY SELECT” or “REC SELECT”
appears, and then press ENTER .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “TIMER OFF”
appears, and then press ENTER .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Tips
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled
manually.
• The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec Timer.
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec Timer has
been activated.
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?
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-circuited?
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the
back of the system?
After the STANDBY indicator  stops flashing,
reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If
the issue persists, contact 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.
• Press DISPLAY  twice while the system is off. The
demonstration disappears.
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.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the striped (or solid) cord is connected to
the speaker’s – (or +) jack correctly.
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  on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
• Point the remote at the system’s 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.
• Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
• Move the speakers away from the system, or place
them on separate stands. At high volume, 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.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in multisession mode.
– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
– a disc that has many folders.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes on
the display.)
• Connect the antenna properly.
• Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
• Connect a commercially available external antenna.
• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
Tape deck
The sound exhibits excessive wow or flutter
or dropout.
• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also, clean and
demagnetize the tape heads. See “Precautions” for
details.
XM
The system cannot receive channels at all.
• Check that the XM Connect-and-Play antenna is
connected.
• The receiving condition is not good. Move to the place
where the condition is good.
• Check that you subscribed (See “To receive the XM
Satellite Radio”).
“TUNING” keeps appearing and channels
cannot be received, or “ERR XXXX (XXXX
are alphameric characters)” appears
frequently.
• Press  (power)  to turn off the system, and
press the button again to turn on the system. If the
issue persists, the XM Connect-and-Play antenna may
be broken. Have the antenna repaired or replace the
antenna with another antenna.
Troubleshooting To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz (or 10
kHz, for some areas). You cannot change the AM tuning
interval in Power Saving Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval.
1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the
system.
2 While holding down TUNING – , press 
(power) .
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. You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player power.
1 Press CD  to select the CD function.
2 Press  (power)  to turn off the system.
3 After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press /
(power)  while holding down  (stop) .
“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. You cannot reset the system to
factory settings in Power Saving Mode.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory
default settings.
1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and
then turn on the system.
2 Press ,   and DISC 1  at the same
time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
Messages
CD/MP3/Tuner/Tape
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
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 programmed tracks have been
erased.
NO TAB : You cannot record because the overwrite
protection tab has been removed from the cassette.
NO TAPE : There is no tape in the tape deck.
NOT IN USE : You pressed an invalid button.
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing  (fast forward)  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 of 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 or Rec Timer is not set.
STEP FULL : You tried to program more than 26 tracks
or files (steps).
TIME NG : The Play Timer or Rec Timer start and end
times are set to the same time.
XM
ANTENNA : The XM Connect-and-Play antenna is not
connected. Check the connection of the antenna cord,
and then turn the system on again.
CH – – – : You have entered an invalid channel number.
The channel to be tuned-in is void due to the change
by the broadcast service, or the receiving condition is
not good.
LOADING : The system have not finished receiving the
entire audio data or text information. Some buttons are
not available.
NO SIGNL : The receiving condition is not good. Try
moving the antenna to another location. Make sure
the antenna points south. For details about the antenna
location, see the instructions supplied with the XM
Connect-and-Play antenna.
OFF AIR : The channel is not broadcasted now.
UPDATING : You have not subscribed for XM or the
channel is not authorized. You need to subscribe for
XM.
– – – : There is no text information or time information
in the channel. This is not an error. The text
information may not be displayed depending on the
system condition, for example, right after the system
has received a channel.
Display examples
Display indicates
2 (two)
5 (five)
6 (six)
8 (eight)
0 (zero)
Display indicates
A
B
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Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
• Audio CD
• CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
• CD-ROM
• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet or multisession
• 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.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source
(mains) as long as it is connected to the wall socket,
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.
On 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 a few hours until the moisture evaporates.
On 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.
On 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 cassette’s overwrite protection tab from
side A or B as illustrated.
Break off the
cassette tab
To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab
with adhesive tape.
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.
Specifications
Main unit
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION
(MHC-GX570XM The United States model only):
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated
125 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total
harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
Front speaker:
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 145 + 145 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 80 W)
Subwoofer:
Continuous RMS power output (reference): 170 W (6 ohms at 80 Hz, 10%
THD)
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 80 Hz, 90 W)
Inputs
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms
Outputs
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms
SUBWOOFER OUT: 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 200 mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB
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: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Antenna: FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section:
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)
531 – 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval) Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz
Speaker
Front speaker SS-RG490
Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type
Speaker units: Subwoofer 13 cm, cone type, Woofer 13 cm, cone type,
Tweeter 5 cm, horn type
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 220 Ч 360 Ч 235 mm
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker
Subwoofer SS-WG490
Speaker system: Bass-reflex type
Speaker units: Woofer 20 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 265 Ч 325 Ч 325 mm
Mass: Approx. 5.8 kg
General
Power requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power consumption:
U.S.A model: 270 W
Canadian model: 360 VA
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 280 Ч 348 Ч 412.3 mm
Mass (excl. speakers): Approx. 9.4 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1)/R6 (size AA) batteries (2)/AM
loop antenna (1)/FM lead antenna (1)/Speaker pads (12)
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.
• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts.