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- Page 1 3-870-909-12(1) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GZR9D MHC-GZR8D MHC-GZR7D Printed in China © 2008 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 Notice for the customer in the WARNING countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. ventilation opening of the apparatus with The Authorized Representative for EMC newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
- Page 3 Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug Disposal of waste (Type BF) is securely attached to the batteries (applicable power cord. (The 13 A 3-pin plug is in the European Union attached when shipped from the and other European factory.) countries with separate collection...
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Page 4: About This Manual
The instructions in this manual are for The Control Menu items may be models MHC-GZR9D, MHC-GZR8D different depending on the disc. and MHC-GZR7D. Each model The Control Menu items may vary consists of the following components. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ....... 4 Tuner Playable discs ........7 Listening to the radio .......71 Guide to parts and controls ...12 Tape Getting Started Playing a tape ........74 Hooking up the system....20 Recording onto a tape ....75 Hooking up the TV......26 Positioning the speakers ....30 Setting the clock ........33 USB Device... - Page 6 Additional Information Troubleshooting ......118 Precautions ........133 Specifications ........135 Guide to the Control Menu display ..........139 Language code list ......143 Glossary ..........145 Index ............ 150...
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Page 7: Playable Discs
Playable discs Icon used in Type Characteristics Logo this manual DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO DVD-R*/-RW*/+R/+RW in DVD VIDEO format * also in video mode VR mode DVD-R/-RW in VR (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD VIDEO CD (Ver. - Page 8 Icon used in Type Characteristics Logo this manual DATA DVD DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in DATA DVD format containing MP3 audio tracks , JPEG image files or DivX video files , and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format) This system can also play back discs with the following disc logos: MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio data.
- Page 9 Discs that cannot be played Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can play back on this system CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format Your system has a region code printed DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO on the back of the unit and will only format play back DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical region code.
- Page 10 Notes on CD-R/-RW and Music discs encoded with DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW copyright protection technologies In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and This product is designed to play back DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music played back on this system due to the discs encoded with copyright protection recording quality or physical condition...
- Page 11 DivX® is a video file compression Copyrights technology, developed by DivX, Inc. DivX, DivX Certified, and associated This product incorporates copyright logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and protection technology that is protected are used under license. by U.S. patents and other intellectual ...
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Page 12: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls 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. Unit... - Page 13 Remote (on/standby) (24, 79, 106, 129) Press to turn on or off the system. Unit: STANDBY indicator (118) Lights up when the system is turned off. Remote: TV (on/standby) (29) Press to turn on or off the TV. ...
- Page 14 ENTER (28, 33, 34, 39, 44, 49, 53, OPTIONS (74, 75, 107, 116) 58, 59, 60, 63, 71, 74, 76, 79, 83, Press to enter the option menus. 87, 95, 102, 105, 129) Press to enter the settings. Unit: ...
- Page 15 (stop) (39, 72, 75, 79) MIC 1/MIC 2 jacks (77, 98) Press to stop playback. Connect a microphone. / (rewind/fast forward) MIC 1 LEVEL/MIC 2 LEVEL (98) (39, 75) Turn to adjust the microphone volume. Press to find a point in a track, chapter or video file.
- Page 16 (MHC-GZR9D only) Unit: DVD (26, 27, 34, 38, 76, 79, SUBWOOFER (30) Press to turn on or off the subwoofer. Press to select the “DVD” function. SUBWOOFER indicator (30) Unit: USB (76, 81, 85, 98) Lights up when the subwoofer is turned Press to select the “USB”...
- Page 17 RETURN (43, 53, 59, 81, 88) ANGLE (40) Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO Press to return to the previous menu on with multi-angles only). the TV screen. /// (28, 29, 44, 45, 49, 71, DVD/TUNER MENU (49, 52, 58, 71, 87) 80, 96, 105)
- Page 18 Press to start or stop calculating your Press to activate the “THEATRE SYNC” vocal score. function. KARAOKE MODE (99) This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For Press to select the Karaoke mode. details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 29). ...
- Page 19 Display Lights up when the output video Lights up during transfer or signal is NTSC. (27) recording. (75, 78, 83) Indicates the current surround Indicates the tape playback direction. format. (74) Lights up when disc number is ...
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Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system MHC-GZR9D AM loop antenna Center speaker FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Wall socket Subwoofer... - Page 21 MHC-GZR8D AM loop antenna Center speaker FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Front speaker (Left) Surround speaker (Right) Surround speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Wall socket Continued...
- Page 22 MHC-GZR7D AM loop antenna Front speaker (Left) FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Wall socket Front speaker (Right)
- Page 23 Surround speakers FM/AM antennas (MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D only) Find a location and an orientation that Insert only the stripped provide good reception, and then set up portion of the speaker cords the antenna. Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
- Page 24 Terminals on the center and surround Voltage selector speakers (MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D only) For models with a voltage selector, set Connect the speaker cords to the VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local terminals on the center and surround power line voltage. speakers as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cords * Saudi Arabian model: 120 ...
- Page 25 Inserting two R6 (size AA) Attaching the speaker pads batteries into the remote Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to Slide and remove the battery prevent them from slipping. compartment lid, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, ...
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Page 26: Hooking Up The Tv
When carrying this system Hooking up the TV Perform the following procedure to protect the DVD mechanism. Connect the video input jack of your Use buttons on the unit for the TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the operation. supplied video cord. Press / to turn on the ... - Page 27 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until For higher quality video images: Use the optional component video cords to “SONY DEMO” appears in the display. connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input Press / on the unit while jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this unit.
- Page 28 Press or Changing the format of the repeatedly to select “VIDEO SETUP, ” then press video signal output from ENTER COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks The options for “VIDEO SETUP” appear. Progressive is a method for displaying TV images that reduces flickering and Press ...
- Page 29 Press or repeatedly to You can use the following buttons to select “YES. ” operate a Sony TV. These buttons have been marked in orange. The system outputs the progressive signal. When you select “NO, ” Press the system does not output the ...
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Page 30: Positioning The Speakers
(MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D only) Positioning the Place the surround speakers. speakers Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. Position the surround speakers within the respective gray ranges. Positioning both surround speakers the same distance from the listening ... - Page 31 MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D only Fasten the screws to the wall. MHC-GZR9D only The screws should protrude 5.5 to For MHC-GZR8D/GZR7D, the subwoofer 7 mm. is an option (sold separately). Refer to the subwoofer operating instructions for the detailed setting method.
- Page 32 Contact a screw shop or installer regarding the wall material or screws to be used. Sony is not responsible for accident or damage caused by improper installation, insufficient wall strength or improper screw...
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Page 33: Setting The Clock
Note Setting the clock The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Use buttons on the remote to set the clock. To display the clock when the system is off Press / to turn on the Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the system. -
Page 34: Performing "Quick" Setup
Press ENTER without loading Performing “QUICK” a disc. setup “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on the TV screen. Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK” setup. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR ... - Page 35 Press or Press or repeatedly to repeatedly to select the setting that matches select the front speaker distance your TV type. from your listening position, then press ENTER If you have a : standard TV: Repeat this step to adjust the center Select “4:3 LETTER BOX”...
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Page 36: Using The "Theatre Sync" Function
The Control Menu appears on the TV screen. THEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, Press or repeatedly to select changes the system’s function to “DVD” (SETUP), then press ENTER and then switches the TV’s input source... - Page 37 The transmission time varies depending on the TV. To change the transmission time Press the following buttons while holding down Press Transmission time 0.5 (Default) Note This function is only for Sony TV series, however, some TV products may also not work.
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Page 38: Disc
Load a disc with the label side Disc facing up on the disc tray To load additional discs, press DISC Playing a disc SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tray Normal Play When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may... - Page 39 Other operations Do this Watch frame by Press SLOW or Do this frame (Slow- SLOW when Press Stop playback motion Play) playback is paused. Pause playback Press . Press Each time you again or press press SLOW (or ...
- Page 40 Do this Displaying multi-angles and Select a disc Press DISC SKIP subtitles the remote (or one of DISC 1 DISC 3 Changing the angles on the unit). Switch to DVD Press one of DISC 1 (DVD VIDEO only) DISC 3 ...
- Page 41 Notes When playing a DVD VIDEO: Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you may option of language and audio format not be able to change the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the varies.
- Page 42 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions When playing a DivX video file: The options for audio format differ (Version 2.0) PBC Playback depending on the DivX video files. (VIDEO CD only) You can use the PBC (Playback Control) When playing a VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, menus on your TV screen to enjoy or MP audio track: the disc’s interactive software.
- Page 43 To return to the previous menu While playing a disc, press Press RETURN stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the display. Note If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume PBC playback is canceled when Shuffle Play, Play is not available. Program Play or Repeat Play is activated.
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Page 44: Using Play Mode
Resuming playback of a disc that was Using play mode stopped Multi-disc Resume (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) This system can store the point where Creating your own program you stopped the playback of the disc for up to 10 discs and resumes playback Program Play when you insert the same disc again. If you store a playback resume point for the 11th disc, the playback resume point for You can make a program of up to 99... - Page 45 Press (or on the unit) Press The cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). Program Play starts. When the Program Play ends, you can restart the same program by pressing (or on the unit) ...
- Page 46 To turn off the Control Menu Playing in random order Press DISPLAY repeatedly until Shuffle Play the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Notes You can play back the tracks on the When Program Play is activated, the current disc in random order. Each time “REPEAT”...
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Page 47: Repeat Play
When playing a DATA CD/DVD Playing repeatedly (except for DivX video files): ON (MUSIC): all MP3 audio tracks Repeat Play in the selected folder on the current disc are played back randomly. When no folder is selected, the first folder is played back randomly. - Page 48 To turn off the Control Menu When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD: Press DISPLAY repeatedly until OFF: does not play back repeatedly. the Control Menu disappears from the ALL DISCS: repeats all discs. TV screen. ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks Notes on the current disc.
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Page 49: Searching/Selecting A Disc
Press DVD TOP MENU Searching/selecting a DVD/TUNER MENU disc The menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary depending on the disc. Playing DVD VIDEOs using the Press / / / or the menu ... - Page 50 Press or repeatedly to Press DISPLAY . When select (ORIGINAL/PLAY playing a DATA CD/DVD LIST), then press ENTER with JPEG image files, press The options for “ORIGINAL/PLAY DISPLAY twice. LIST” appear on the TV screen. The Control Menu appears on the TV screen.
- Page 51 To search for a particular point using Press or repeatedly the time code Time Search or the numeric buttons (DVD VIDEO and DVD-R/-RW in VR select the title, track, folder or mode only) file, etc. Press DISPLAY If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number.
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Page 52: Playing Mp3/Jpeg Discs
The system can play back to a depth of 8 Playing MP3/JPEG discs folders only. The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files (ex. a JPEG image file that is less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)). Notes ... - Page 53 To return to “FOLDER LIST” when Playing a track: “TRACK LIST” is displayed Press ENTER “TRACK LIST” appears. Press RETURN To turn on or off “FOLDER LIST” or “TRACK LIST” Press DVD/TUNER MENU repeatedly. Selecting a JPEG image file or folder Press or repeatedly to select the MP3 audio track you ...
- Page 54 To display the next or previous page of Playing an image file: “FOLDER LIST” Press PICTURE NAVI Thumbnail picture for the first 16 Press repeatedly when JPEG image files in the selected “FOLDER LIST” is displayed. folder is displayed. To display the next or previous JPEG image file Press or repeatedly during the slide show.
- Page 55 Notes Press or repeatedly to The PICTURE NAVI button does not select (MODE (MUSIC, work when “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)” is set to “MUSIC. ” IMAGE)), then press ENTER When you press or to select the next The options for “MODE (MUSIC, or previous image, the image will return to...
- Page 56 To turn on or off “FOLDER LIST” Press or repeatedly to select the transition interval you want. Press DVD/TUNER MENU The default setting is underlined. repeatedly. NORMAL: Sets to the standard To cancel slide show with sound duration. FAST: Sets the duration shorter Select “MUSIC” or “IMAGE” in step 4. than “NORMAL.
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Page 57: Enjoying Divx® Video Files
Press or repeatedly to Enjoying DivX® video select (EFFECT), then press ENTER files The options for “EFFECT” appear on the TV screen. Press or repeatedly to select the setting you want. About DivX Video Files The default setting is underlined. - Page 58 Playing a DivX video file: Selecting a DivX video file or Press ENTER folder “FILE LIST” appears. Load a DATA CD/DVD with DivX video files on the disc tray “FOLDER LIST” appears on the TV screen. If “FOLDER LIST” does not apppear, ...
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Page 59: Adjusting The Delay Between The Picture And Sound
To return to “FOLDER LIST” when “FILE Adjusting the delay LIST” is displayed between the picture Press RETURN and sound To turn on or off “FOLDER LIST” or “FILE LIST” “A/V SYNC” Press DVD/TUNER MENU repeatedly. When the sound does not synchronize Notes with the pictures on the screen, you can Depending on the DivX video file, the adjust the delay between the picture and picture may pause or be unclear. -
Page 60: Restricting Playback Of The Disc
Press or repeatedly to Restricting playback of select “PARENTAL CONTROL, ” the disc then press ENTER PARENTAL CONTROL If you have not registered a password: The display for registering a new You can limit the playback of some DVD password appears on the TV screen. - Page 61 Press or Enter or re-enter your 4-digit repeatedly to password using the numeric select “LEVEL, ” then press ENTER buttons , then press ENTER The options for “LEVEL” appear on the TV screen. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV ...
- Page 62 Notes Press or repeatedly to When you play back DVD VIDEOs which select “CUSTOM, ” then press do not have the “PARENTAL CONTROL” function, playback cannot be limited on this ENTER system. The Setup Menu appears on the TV Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you screen.
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Page 63: Using The Setup Menu
Enter a new 4-digit password Using the Setup Menu using the numeric buttons then press ENTER By using the Setup Menu, you can make various adjustments to items such as To confirm your password, picture and sound. re-enter it using the numeric Displayed items vary depending on the ... - Page 64 Press or Press or repeatedly repeatedly to to select the setup item from select the setting you want, the displayed list: “LANGUAGE then press ENTER SETUP, ” “VIDEO SETUP, ” “AUDIO The setting is selected and setup is completed.
- Page 65 Setting the TV screen “VIDEO SETUP” (On-Screen Display) Choose the settings according to the TV Switches the language of the on-screen you connected. display. The default setting is underlined. MENU* (DVD VIDEO only) Select the language for the DVD menu. AUDIO* (DVD VIDEO only) Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ”...
- Page 66 4:3 PAN SCAN : Select this when you BLACK LEVEL connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting (Latin American model only) displays the wide picture on the entire Selects the black level (setup level) for the screen and cuts off the portions that do video signals output from the jacks other not fit.
- Page 67 “AUDIO DRC” can only be performed with Setting the audio options “AUDIO Dolby Digital sources. SETUP” If each audio sound track has the same Configure audio related settings. number of channels, the system selects the The default setting is underlined. audio sound tracks in the order from PCM, DTS, Dolby Digital, to MPEG.
- Page 68 BACKGROUND MULTI-DISC RESUME Selects the background color or picture (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) ON: Stores the resume playback point in to be displayed on the TV screen. The background color or picture is displayed the memory for up to 10 discs. OFF: Does not store the resume playback when playback is stopped or while playing an AUDIO CD and MP3 audio...
- Page 69 L 0.0 dB R 0.0 dB CENTER 2.0 dB (MHC-GZR9D/ GZR8D only): SUBWOOFER 3.0 dB (MHC-GZR9D), 0.0 dB (MHC-GZR8D/GZR7D): Depending on the subwoofer, the sound output may be smaller compared to other speakers when you adjust this level during the test tone.
- Page 70 If each left and right speakers are not placed TEST TONE (MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D at an equal distance from your listening only) position, set the distance according to the OFF: The test tone is not emitted from closest speaker. the speakers. The setting range changes depending on the ON: The test tone is emitted from each front speaker setting.
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Page 71: Tuner
Press DVD/TUNER MENU Tuner “MEMORY?” flashes in the display. or Press ENTER Listening to the radio A preset number flashes in the display. You can listen to a radio station either by The stations are stored from preset selecting a preset station, or by manually number 1. - Page 72 To listen to a preset station, Tune in the station you want. press PRESET +/ repeatedly For manual tuning: (or turn OPERATION DIAL Press TUNING +/ repeatedly. on the unit clockwise or For direct tuning: counterclockwise) to select ...
- Page 73 Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “SONY DEMO” appears in the display. Press / on the unit while holding down TUNING + on the unit. “AM 9K STEP” or “AM 10K STEP” appears in the display. When you change the interval, all the AM preset stations are erased.
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Page 74: Tape
Press or repeatedly Tape (or turn OPERATION DIAL on the unit clockwise or Playing a tape counterclockwise) to select “1WAY“ to play one side. Select You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. “CYCLE” to play both sides or “RELAY” to play both decks in ... -
Page 75: Recording Onto A Tape
Other operations Recording onto a tape Do this Stop playback Press There are three ways to record on a TYPE I (normal) tape. Pause playback Press . Press Use the buttons on the unit for the again to resume operation. - Page 76 For Manual Recording and Sound Turn OPERATION DIAL Mixing: clockwise or counterclockwise Select the desired source to record until “DIRECTION” appears, then or mix. If you record a disc manually, start press ENTER playing the disc first, then perform “CYCLE”...
- Page 77 For Sound Mixing: If you connect or disconnect a microphone Press ENTER , and then start or headphones during recording, the sound may cut off for a moment. playing the desired source and start singing or speaking into the ...
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Page 78: Usb Device
Connect an USB device to the USB Device (USB) port as shown below. Transferring music Insert an from a disc to an USB USB device device You can connect an optional USB device to the (USB) port on the unit and transfer music from a disc to the USB device. - Page 79 Notes Using the front panel display Do not use the USB devices other than those listed in “Compatible USB devices” (supplement). Operation of models not You can easily transfer all the music on listed is not guaranteed. a disc to an USB device (Synchronized ...
- Page 80 Using the on-screen display Select the tracks that you want to transfer. Press DISPLAY when For AUDIO CD: playback is stopped. Press or repeatedly to select the track, then press ENTER The Control Menu appears on the TV The tracks are marked in the order screen.
- Page 81 To return to the previous display For DATA CD/DVD: Press or repeatedly to select Press RETURN the MP3 audio tracks or folders, then press ENTER To erase audio tracks or folders from The MP3 audio tracks or folders are the USB device marked. To cancel the selection, press You can erase audio tracks or folders on ...
- Page 82 Folder and track generation rules Notes Do not remove the USB device during When first transferring music to an USB transfer or erase operations. Doing so may device, a “MUSIC” folder is created corrupt the data on the USB device or directly below the “ROOT. ” Folders and damage the USB device itself.
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Page 83: Recording Analog Audio To An Usb Device
Press REC TO USB on the unit. Recording analog “PLEASE WAIT” appears and the audio to an USB device display cycles between “xxxMB FREE” (remaining space on the USB device) and “PUSH ENTER. ” You can record the sound from analog The USB device stands by for audio sources. - Page 84 Folder and track generation rules Notes Do not remove the USB device during When first recording the analog audio recording operation. Doing so may corrupt to an USB device, a “MUSIC” folder is the data on the USB device or damage the created directly below the “ROOT. ” USB device itself.
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Page 85: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device
Notes Listening to music of Do not use the USB devices other than those listed in “Compatible USB devices” an USB device (supplement). Operation of models not listed is not guaranteed. Operation is not guaranteed, even when You can listen to music stored in the USB using these USB devices. - Page 86 The following USB devices/situations can Always turn off the system before removing increase the time it takes to start playback: the USB device. Removing the USB device while the system is on may corrupt the data an USB device recorded with a on the USB device.
- Page 87 Press or Selecting an audio track or repeatedly to select a folder. folder Playing a folder: Press (or on the unit) Press DISPLAY when The system starts playback from the playback is stopped. first track of the selected folder.
- Page 88 To play back the next folder of audio Press or repeatedly to tracks select (MODE (MUSIC, You can select the next folder by pressing IMAGE)), then press ENTER repeatedly until the last track The options for “MODE (MUSIC, of the current folder, then press IMAGE)”...
- Page 89 To display the next or previous page of Playing an image file: “FOLDER LIST” Press PICTURE NAVI Thumbnail picture for the first 16 Press repeatedly when JPEG image files in the selected “FOLDER LIST” is displayed. folder is displayed. To display the next or previous JPEG image file Press or repeatedly during the slide show.
- Page 90 Specifying the slide show speed Notes The PICTURE NAVI button does not (JPEG image files only) work when “MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)” is set to “MUSIC. ” Press DISPLAY repeatedly until When you press or to select the next the Control Menu for JPEG image or previous image, the image will return to files appears on the TV screen.
- Page 91 Selecting a transition effect for image Playing in random order files in the slide show Shuffle Play (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY repeatedly until You can play back the tracks on the USB device in random order. Each time you the Control Menu for JPEG image perform Shuffle Play, the playing order files appears on the TV screen.
- Page 92 To turn off the Control Menu Playing repeatedly Press DISPLAY repeatedly until Repeat Play the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. You can play the audio tracks and JPEG Notes image files on the USB device repeatedly. You can select Shuffle Play at the same ...
- Page 93 Press ENTER Press (or on the unit) Repeat Play starts. To cancel Repeat Play, press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the TV screen. Notes ...
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Page 94: Sound Adjustment
Selecting the preset effect Sound Adjustment Press PRESET EQ on the unit. Adjusting the sound The last selected preset effect appears in the display. Reinforcing the sound Press PRESET EQ on the unit repeatedly to select the preset effect you want. You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. - Page 95 To adjust the graphic equalizer and Turn OPERATION DIAL on the store the user equalizer setting unit clockwise or counterclockwise to select a user equalizer number (1 You can adjust the sound by raising or 3) you want to store the equalizer lowering the level of specific frequency setting.
- Page 96 Press /// PRO LOGIC (or SOUND Performs Pro Logic decoding. The FIELD ) repeatedly when source recorded in 2 channels is the last selected sound field decoded into 4.1 channels. appears in the display to select PLII MOVIE the sound field you want.
- Page 97 MHC-GZR7D: CH STEREO Reproduces stereo output from When the headphones are not multi channel sources such as DVD connected: VIDEOs during “DVD” function. The system outputs the original sound CH STEREO during functions other than “DVD” Reproduces stereo output from and during playback of stereo sources multi channel sources such as DVD such as AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and...
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Page 98: Singing Along: Karaoke
When the headphones are Singing along: Karaoke connected: HP CH The normal sound field for headphones. HP VIRTUAL* You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the The sound field for headphones with system to Karaoke Mode. virtual surround effect. This sound field is only effective when you play back multi channel sources. - Page 99 Notes Start playing the music and The sound input from the microphone is not adjust the volume. output from the DVD DIGITAL OUT jack (MHC-GZR7D only). DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR Karaoke Mode is automatically turned off mode, DivX video files: when you: The system outputs the audio format ...
- Page 100 “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format Speaker output in “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format (DVD VIDEO only) The Dolby Digital format, which Accompaniment Accompaniment reproduces surround sound using Front (L) Center Front (R) 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format Guide melody which is specialized for karaoke. In the “Dolby Digital Karaoke”...
- Page 101 Changing the key Playing karaoke with any stereo disc Key Control “Karaoke Pon” You can change the key to suit your vocal range, except when the system is in stop You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo- mode. recorded disc, even if it is a non-karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
- Page 102 Press or Selecting the vocals repeatedly to select the desired vocal channel. Vocal Select (DVD VIDEO/ The output channel changes as VIDEO CD/CD only) follows. The default setting is underlined. When playing a DVD with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke”...
- Page 103 Press or Press ENTER repeatedly to select (SCORE MODE), Notes then press ENTER When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function The options for “SCORE MODE” works only with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” appear on the TV screen. format.
- Page 104 After singing for more than a minute, press SCORE again to view your score. Your score is calculated from a scale of 0 to 99. Your score is displayed for 5 seconds, during which time the system enters pause mode. After your score, the ranking is displayed as follows: –...
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Page 105: Other Operations
Prepare the sound source. Other Operations For Play Timer: You can select one of the following Using the timer music sources. Disc: Load a disc. USB: Connect an USB device. Falling asleep to music Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. - Page 106 Press Set the time to start playback or to turn off the recording. system. Press or repeatedly to set the Be sure to turn off the system at least hour, then press ENTER 120 seconds before the preset time. The minute indication flashes in the Other operations display.
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Page 107: Changing The Display
Notes Changing the display If you use the Play Timer or Rec Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. The Play Timer and Rec Timer will not be Turning off the display activated if the system is turned on or if “STANDBY”... -
Page 108: Viewing Information About The Disc
Changing the power Viewing information illuminator about the disc Press ILLUMINATION on the unit repeatedly to change the Viewing information about the illumination pattern around disc in the front panel display MASTER VOLUME on the unit. Each time you press the button, the ... - Page 109 Checking the total playing time and When a chapter other than above titles condition is played back Elapsed playing time of the current Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly when title playback is stopped. Remaining time of the current title Each time you press TIME/TEXT the display changes from ...
- Page 110 The current track number and the current Viewing information about the index number (for a disc without PBC) or the current scene number (for a disc with PBC) disc in the on-screen display are displayed for 2 seconds before the display returns to the elapsed playing time.
- Page 111 Note When playing MP audio tracks or The Control Menu display will show different DivX video files on a DATA CD/DVD: items depending on the disc type. Elapsed playing time of the current track/ file and folder/track/file name* When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- * If an MP3 audio track has the ID3 tag, the R/-RW in VR mode: system will display an album name or title...
- Page 112 Displaying the audio information of Checking the date information the disc of JPEG image files (DVD VIDEO and DivX video files only) When you press AUDIO repeatedly You can check the date information during playback, the format of the during playback when “Exif ”* tag is current audio signal is displayed on the recorded in the JPEG image files.
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Page 113: Hooking Up Optional Components
MHC-GZR8D Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Rear panel MHC-GZR9D MHC-GZR7D Continued... - Page 114 VIDEO/SAT AUDIO IN L/R jacks S VIDEO OUT jack Connect the audio output jacks of an Connect the S Video input jack of the optional component (such as VCR or TV or projector. You can enjoy higher satellite tuner). quality video images when you select the S VIDEO.
- Page 115 D-LIGHT SYNC OUT jack DVD DIGITAL OUT jack (MHC- (Except for Russian and GZR7D only) Australian models) Connect the digital optical input jack of an optional digital component Connect the D-LIGHT SYNC (such as amplifier). You can enjoy controller (not supplied).
- Page 116 Listening to a connected VCR or Using the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT satellite tuner adapter Press FUNCTION +/ Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly (or press VIDEO/SAT repeatedly (or press DMPORT on the unit) to select “VIDEO” on the unit) to select “DMPORT. ” or “SAT.
- Page 117 Enjoying the multi channel sound with the optional amplifier (MHC-GZR7D only) Connect the digital optical cord. See “Hooking up optional components” (page 113). Connect the speakers (not supplied) to an optional amplifier equipped with a decoder. For the speakers placement, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected amplifier.
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Page 118: Additional Information
Is the power cord plugged in? If the problem persists after doing all Is the voltage selector set correctly to of the above, consult your nearest Sony match the local power line voltage? dealer. (For models with a voltage selector... - Page 119 The remote does not function. Check the speaker connections Remove the obstacles between the (page 23). remote and the unit. There is no audio output during Rec Move the remote closer to the unit. Timer. Point the remote at the unit’s sensor. ...
- Page 120 Depending on the disc, the sound may The disc does not eject and “LOCKED” come from the center speaker only. appears in the display. Consult your nearest Sony dealer or There is no sound from the local authorized Sony service facility. subwoofer.
- Page 121 Then, press (or unit to eject the disc. on the unit) to start playback (page Consult your nearest Sony dealer. 43). The title of DVD VIDEO or PBC Playback does not start. menu automatically appears on the TV ...
- Page 122 The MP audio tracks take longer The DATA DVD is not recorded time to play back than others. in a format that conforms to UDF After the system reads all the tracks on (Universal Disk Format). the disc, playback may take more time ...
- Page 123 USB device for how to deal with this problem. If the problem persists, Check the speaker connection contact your nearest Sony dealer. (page 23). Transferring or recording results in USB device an error. You are using an unsupported You cannot start transferring or USB device.
- Page 124 There is no sound. problem. If the problem persists, The USB device is not connected contact your nearest Sony dealer. correctly. Turn off the system and Tracks or folders on the USB device reconnect the USB device, then turn cannot be erased.
- Page 125 If the problem persists, There are many folders, tracks or contact your nearest Sony dealer. files on the USB device. “Data error” appears on the display The file structure is extremely when playing an USB device.
- Page 126 Tracks or files cannot be played back. The number of tracks or files has The MP3 audio track does not have the exceeded 150. extension “.mp3”. Tracks or files that are encrypted or The WMA audio track does not have protected by passwords, etc.
- Page 127 Set “PROGRESSIVE (COMPONENT When you connect your TV to the OUT)” to “OFF” if you connect your COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO and play back video-based software OUT jacks and your TV cannot accept in progressive signal format, some progressive signal.
- Page 128 The subtitles language cannot be The supplied FM lead antenna receives changed. signals along its entire length, so make Multilingual subtitles are not recorded sure you extend it fully. on the DVD VIDEO being played Locate the antennas as far away from back.
- Page 129 If the system still does not operate Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased. properly after performing the The record/playback heads are above measures or other troubles magnetized (see “Demagnetizing the not described above occur, reset the tape heads” (page 134)). system as follows: The tape does not record. Use buttons on the unit to reset the system to its factory default settings. ...
- Page 130 (XX is a malfunction, the * Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings number) system has performed the self-diagnosis function. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-character service number. Example: E 61 10...
- Page 131 TV screen. during operation. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system CANNOT PLAY operation will not be possible. Turn off A disc that cannot be played back was the system, and then turn on the system inserted.
- Page 132 ERASE ERROR OFF TIME NG Erase of audio tracks or folders on the The on time and off time of Play Timer or USB device failed. Rec Timer is the same. FATAL ERROR OVER CURRENT The USB device has been disconnected An over current from the (USB) port ...
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Page 133: Precautions
On placement Precautions Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking Notes on discs adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning direct sunlight or a bright light. - Page 134 In case color irregularity is observed About a tape longer than 90 minutes on a nearby TV screen The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for With the magnetically shielded type of long, continuous recording or playback.
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Page 135: Specifications
THD) accepts headphones of 8 ohms or RMS output power (reference) more Front speaker: SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GZR8D/ 180 W + 180 W (per channel at 6 Ω, GZR7D only): 1 kHz, 10% THD) Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohms Center speaker: 60 W (6 Ω... - Page 136 Disc player section MHC-GZR9D: System: Use only the supplied speaker SS- Compact disc and digital audio and GZR9D. video system MHC-GZR8D/GZR7D: Laser Diode Properties Use only the supplied speaker SS- Emission duration: Continuous GZR8D. Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW SURROUND SPEAKER (MHC-GZR9D/...
- Page 137 Surround speaker (SS-RSX9D) for AM tuner section Tuning range: MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D Russian and Saudi Arabian models: Speaker system: 531 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) 1-way, Bass reflex Latin American model: Speaker unit 530 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning Full-range: 80 mm, cone type interval) Rated impedance: 6 ohms...
- Page 138 Halogenated flame retardants are MHC-GZR9D/GZR8D: not used in the printed wiring Approx. 280 × 325 × 415 mm boards. MHC-GZR7D: Approx. 280 × 325 × 382 mm Mass (excl. speakers) MHC-GZR9D: Approx. 12 kg MHC-GZR8D: Approx. 11.5 kg MHC-GZR7D: Approx. 10.5 kg...
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Page 139: Guide To The Control Menu Display
Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs and USB devices only) ... - Page 140 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE] (page 0)/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 0) Selects the title, scene, or track to be played back. [CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page 0) Selects the chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page 0) Selects the track to be played back.
- Page 141 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT] (page 7, 9) Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all folders) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 9) You can adjust the delay between the picture and sound. [SETUP] (page , ) QUICK...
- Page 142 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] (page 7, 91) Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MODE (MUSIC, IMAGE)] (page , 87, 88) For DATA CD/DVD, selects the data type: MP3 audio track (MUSIC), JPEG image file (IMAGE) or both (AUTO) to be played back.
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Page 143: Language Code List
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515... - Page 144 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379...
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Page 145: Glossary
Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full- processing technology developed by bandwidth output channels from 2 Sony. Unlike previous surround sound channel sources. This is done using an fields mainly directed at the reproduction advanced, high-purity matrix surround... - Page 146 Dolby Surround Pro Logic DVD VIDEO As one method of Dolby Surround, A disc that contains up to 8 hours of Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces moving pictures even though its diameter four channels from 2channel sound. is the same as an AUDIO CD. The data Compared with the former Dolby capacity of a single-layer and single- Surround system, Dolby Surround Pro...
- Page 147 DVD+RW Interlace format (Interlaced scanning) A DVD+RW (plus RW) is a recordable The Interlace format is the NTSC and rewritable disc. DVD+RWs use a standard method for displaying TV recording format that is comparable to images at 30 frames per second. Each the DVD VIDEO format. frame is scanned twice-alternately between the even numbered scanning File...
- Page 148 Parental Control Region Code A function of the DVD VIDEO to limit This system is used to protect copyrights. playback of the disc by the age of the A region code is allocated on each DVD users according to the limitation level in system or DVD VIDEO according to each country.
- Page 149 VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards for digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
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Page 150: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 65 DATA CD 7 INDEX 50, 140 4:3 LETTER BOX 65 DATA DVD 8 Instant Advance 39 4:3 PAN SCAN 66 DATE 141 Instant Replay 39 5.1 Channel Surround 112, Demonstration 107 Interlace format 147 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) INTERVAL 56, 90, 141 DIGITAL MEDIA PORT 114 DivX 57, 145... - Page 151 ORIGINAL 49, 140 SCENE 140 Unit 12 OSD 65 Scene 148 Usable discs 7 Other Component Hookup SCREEN SAVER 67 USB 78 Searching 49 USB device 78 SETUP 141 USB RECORDING 80, 142 Setup Menu 63 SHUFFLE 46, 91, 140 PARENTAL CONTROL 60 Shuffle Play 46, 91 Parental Control 148...