User manual SONY MHC-GTX888

[. . . ] 3-286-483-13(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTX888 MHC-GTX787 MHC-GTX777 LBT-ZTX7 ©2008 Sony Corporation WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. [. . . ] Connect an portable audio player to the AUDIO INPUT L/R jacks using an audio analog cord (not supplied). 2 Load a tape. Push PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE to open the deck. Load a tape into the deck with the side you want to play back facing forward. Basic Operations 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME counterclockwise (or press VOLUME ­ on the remote) to turn down the volume. Push PUSH Z OPEN/CLOSE again to close the deck. 3 To listen to TV or VCR, press VIDEO (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select "VIDEO"). To listen to portable audio player, press AUDIO (or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select "AUDIO"). 3 Press NX (or N on the remote). The tape starts playing. Other operations To Do this Stop playback Pause playback Press x. Push PUSH Z OPEN/ CLOSE when playback is stopped. 4 Start playing the connected component. 5 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/­ on the remote) to adjust the volume. Fast forward or rewind Remove a tape Note To erase content of the tape, do the recording in tape function. 29GB Adjusting the sound To add a sound effect To Do this MATRIX SURROUND 1 Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room. "MATRIX SUR 1" lights up in the display. MATRIX SURROUND 2 Reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound Press GROOVE repeatedly until "GROOVE"* or "Z-GROOVE"* lights up in the display. Set the surround (MHC-GTX787/ effect MHC-GTX777/ LBT-ZTX7 only) Press SURROUND repeatedly until "SURROUND" lights up in the display. Select the preset Press PRESET EQ sound effect (or EQ on the remote) repeatedly. To cancel, press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote) repeatedly to select "FLAT". * The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes. Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room. "MATRIX SUR 2" lights up in the display. Enhancing the sound quality You can enhance the sound quality by using the MP3 BOOSTER+ function. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select "MP3 BOOSTER+", then press ENTER. 3 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select "AUTO", then press ENTER. To exit the OPTIONS menu, press OPTIONS. Note When an audio file is played back, the MP3 BOOSTER+ function is automatically activated if you have set "MP3 BOOSTER+" to "AUTO". "BOOSTER" lights up in the display. Selecting the sound system (MHC-GTX888 only) You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want. Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly. LINK Reproduces the same sound with different output levels. "LINK" lights up in the display. 30GB Creating a party atmosphere -- X-TRANCE You can create a party atmosphere by using X-TRANCE. To Do this Changing the display 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want, then press ENTER The last selected item setting appears in the display. ILLUM Basic Operations Flash the sound output (The sound cuts off periodically) Change the sound flash speed (1~20) Create a deep flanging effect that is similar to the roar of a jet plane Create a "live" sound with full characteristic reverb effect Create a slow and deep chorus effect Notes Hold down SOUND FLASH during playback. Press FLANGER repeatedly to select "FLANGER ON". Change the illumination pattern around MASTER VOLUME. METER BACKLIGHT Change the meter backlight pattern. METER POINTER Change the meter pointer pattern. DISPLAY Change the front panel display pattern. Press DELAY repeatedly to select "DELAY ON". 3 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the setting you want. Press CHORUS repeatedly to select "CHORUS ON". 4 Press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make other settings. · The FLANGER, DELAY or CHORUS sound effect is automatically turned off when you: ­ turn off the system. · If you activate FLANGER, DELAY or CHORUS during recording/transferring, the sound effect will be recorded onto the tape or transferred onto the USB device. However, these sound effect will not be transferred onto the USB device during CD function. To exit the OPTIONS menu Press OPTIONS again. 31GB Changing the display mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. You can select the following display mode. Demonstration Viewing information in the display Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback. The following information appears in the display. When playing an AUDIO CD: The display changes and the indicators flash even when the system is turned off. No display (Power Saving Mode)* The display is turned off to conserve power. The timer and clock continue to operate. Clock The clock is displayed. The clock display automatically turns to Power Save Mode after a few seconds. * You cannot perform the following operations during Power Saving Mode: ­ Setting the clock (page 19). [. . . ] 180 × 400 × 235 mm (7 1/8 × 15 3/4 × 9 3/8 inches) Mass Approx. 3. 0 kg (6 lb 10 oz) net per speaker Subwoofer A (SS-WG888A)/ Subwoofer B (SS-WG888B) Subwoofer system 1-way, 1-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer: 250 mm (10 inches), cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 400 × 370 × 370 mm (15 3/4 × 14 5/8 × 14 5/8 inches) Mass Approx. 8. 3 kg (18 lb 5 oz) For MHC-GTX787/LBT-ZTX7 Front speaker (SS-GTX787/SS-ZTX7) Speaker system 2-way, 3-driver, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (8 inches), cone type ×2 Tweeter: 25 mm (1 inch), horn type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. [. . . ]