Sony MHC-GNZ444D Operating instructions

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MHC-GNZ444D/GNZ333D/GNZ333DL.GB.3-106-465-15(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component System
© 2007 Sony Corporation
MHC-GNZ444D
MHC-GNZ333D
MHC-GNZ333DL
3-106-465-15(1)
Operating Instructions
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
To prevent re, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And dont place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To prevent re or shock hazard, do not
place objects lled 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 conned
space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus
shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, re or the like.
is appliance is classied as a CLASS 1
LASER product. is marking is located
on the rear exterior.
U.S. and foreign patents licensed from
Dolby Laboratories.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed from
Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
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Note on power cord plug shapes
(Saudi Arabian model only)
For AC 220 V wall sockets
1
Make the appropriate voltage setting
on the system (only for models with a
voltage selector).
2
Make sure that the 13 A 3-pin plug
(Type BF) is securely attached to the
power cord. (The 13 A 3-pin plug is
attached when shipped from the
factory.)
For AC 127 V wall sockets
1
Make the appropriate voltage setting
on the system (only for models with a
voltage selector).
2
Remove the 13 A 3-pin plug using a
screwdriver.
3
Attach the supplied parallel blade
plug (Type A).
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About this manual
In this manual, the MHC-GNZ444D
is used for illustration purposes unless
stated otherwise.
Icons, such as , listed at the top
of each explanation indicate what kind
of media can be used with the function
being explained.
e Control Menu items may be
dierent depending on the disc.
e Control Menu items may vary
depending on the area.
e Setup Menu items may be dierent
depending on the area.
e order of the displayed items may
be dierent from the actual display.
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Table of Contents
Tuner
Listening to the radio .......................59
Tape
Playing a tape ......................................61
Recording onto a tape ....................62
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound .........................64
Singing along: Karaoke ....................66
Other Operations
Using the timer ...................................70
Changing the display .......................71
Viewing information about
the disc .................................................72
Hooking up optional
components .........................................76
About this manual ............................... 4
Playable discs ........................................7
Guide to parts and controls ...........12
Getting Started
Hooking up the system....................19
Hooking up the TV.............................22
Setting the clock ................................24
Performing QUICK setup .................25
Using the THEATRE SYNC
function .................................................27
Disc
Playing a disc .......................................28
Normal Play
Using play mode ................................34
Searching/selecting a disc ..............38
Playing MP3/JPEG discs ...................42
Adjusting the delay between the
picture and sound .............................48
A/V SYNC
Restricting playback of the disc ....49
CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL,
PARENTAL CONTROL
Using the DVD setup menu............54
Continued
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Additional Informa
tion
Troubleshooting .................................78
Precautions ...........................................88
Specications ......................................90
Guide to the Control Menu
display ....................................................93
Language code list ............................97
Glossary .................................................99
Index .................................................... 103
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Playable discs
Type Characteristics
Icon used in
this manual
Logo
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
VIDEO CD
VIDEO CD
Super VCD*
CD-ROM*/-R*/-RW*
* in VIDEO CD or Super VCD format
CD
AUDIO CD*
CD-R*/-RW*
* in AUDIO CD format
DATA CD
CD-ROM/-R/-RW
in DATA CD format, containing
MP3 audio tracks
1)
and/or JPEG
image les
2)
, and conforming to
ISO 9660
3)
Level 1 or Level 2, or
Joliet (expansion format).
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Type Characteristics
Icon used in
this manual
Logo
DATA DVD
DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW
in DATA DVD format containing
MP3 audio tracks
1)
and/or JPEG
image les
2)
, and conforming to
UDF (Universal Disk Format).
is system can also play back discs with the following disc logos:
1)
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format dened by ISO/MPEG which compresses audio
data. MP3 audio tracks must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.
2)
JPEG image les must conform to the DCF image le format (DCF “Design rule for Camera File
System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information
Technology Industries Association (JEITA)).
3)
A logical format of les and folders on CD-ROMs, dened by ISO (International Organization for
Standardization).
“DVD+RW,” “DVD-RW,” “DVD+R,” “DVD VIDEO,” and the “CD” logos are trademarks.
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Discs that cannot be played
CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD
format
DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO
format
Data part of CD-Extras
1)
Data part of Mixed CDs
2)
Super Audio CDs
DVD Audio discs
DVD-RAMs
CPRM compatible DVD-R/RW
recorded in Copy once programs
3)
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
1)
CD-Extra: is format records audio
(AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1
and data on the tracks in session 2.
2)
Mixed CD: is format records data on the
rst track and audio (AUDIO CD data)
on the second and subsequent tracks of a
session.
3)
CPRM: Content Protection for Recordable
Media is a coding technology that protects
copyright for Copy-Once programs.
Region code of DVD VIDEOs you
can play back on this system
Your system has a region code printed
on the back of the unit and will only
play back DVD VIDEOs labeled with
identical region code.
DVD VIDEOs labeled will also be
played back on this system.
If you try to play back any other region
code DVD VIDEO, the message
“Playback prohibited by area limitations.
will appear on the TV screen. Depending
on the DVD VIDEO, no region code
indication may be labeled even though
playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by
area restrictions.
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.
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Notes on CD-R/-RW and
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and
DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be
played back on this system due to the
recording quality or physical condition
of the disc, or the characteristics of
the recording device and authoring
soware. e disc will not be played
back if it has not been correctly
nalized. For more information, see
the operation instructions for the
recording device.
Note that some playback functions
may not work with some DVD+Rs/
+RWs, even if they have been correctly
nalized. In this case, view the disc by
normal playback.
A disc created in Packet Write format
cannot be played back.
Note on playback operations of
DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of DVD
VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs may be
intentionally set by soware producers.
Since this system play back DVD
VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs according to
the disc contents the soware producers
designed, some playback features may
not be available. Also, refer to the
instructions supplied with the DVD
VIDEOs or VIDEO CDs.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies
is product is designed to play back
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.
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Notes on Multi Session disc
is system can play back Multi
Session discs when an MP3 audio track
(or a JPEG image le) is contained in
the rst session. Any subsequent MP3
audio tracks (or JPEG image les)
recorded in later sessions can also be
played back.
If the rst session is recorded in
AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD format,
only the rst session will be played
back.
e system will recognize a Multi
Session disc as an AUDIO CD if there
is a session recorded in AUDIO CD
format on the disc. However, the
system will only play back the disc if
the rst session is recorded in AUDIO
CD format.
Copyrights
is product incorporates copyright
protection technology that is protected
by U.S. patents and other intellectual
property rights. Use of this copyright
protection technology must be
authorized by Macrovision, and is
intended for home and other limited
viewing uses only unless otherwise
authorized by Macrovision. Reverse
engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
is system incorporates Dolby* Digital
and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
** “DTS” is a registered trademark of DTS, Inc.
and “DTS 2.0 + Digital Out” is a trademark
of DTS, Inc.
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Guide to parts and controls
is 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.
Front panel
Top panel
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Guide to parts and controls
Remote control
Unit:  (on/standby) (24, 25,
60, 70, 85)
Press to turn on the system.
Remote: TV 
2)
(on/standby)
(23)
Press to turn on the TV.
Continued
STANDBY indicator (78)
Lights up when the system is turned o.
IR Receptor
Unit: DVD (play) (28)
Press to select the DVD function.
Press to start playback of a disc.
(pause) (29)
(stop) (29)
Press to stop or pause playback.
Remote:
1)
(play) (28, 35, 43,
52)
Press to start playback.
Unit: TUNER/BAND (59, 60)
Press to select the TUNER function.
Press to switch among FM and AM band.
PRESET +/ (59)
Press to select the preset station.
/ (go backward/
forward) (29, 33, 44)
Press to select a track, chapter or video
le.
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Remote: TV CH +/
2)
(23)
Press to change the TV channels.
FUNCTION +/ (23, 25, 28, 59,
61, 66)
Press to select the function.
TUNING +/ (59, 60)
Press to tune in the desired station.
Unit: / (59, 60)
Remote: SLOW / (29)
Press to watch the slow-motion play.
/ (rewind/fast forward)
(29)
Press to nd a point in a track, chapter or
video le.
DSGX (64)
Press to reinforce the bass.
EQ (64)
Press to select the sound eect.
(open/close) (28)
Press to eject the disc.
Disc tray
MIC LEVEL (63, 66)
Turn to adjust the microphone volume.
MIC jack (66)
Connect to a microphone.
Unit: DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (30,
62)
Press to select a disc. Press to exchange a
disc while playing.
Remote: DISC SKIP (30)
Press to select a disc.
Unit: DISC 1 3 (30)
Press to select a disc. Press to switch to
the DVD function from other function.
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
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Guide to parts and controls
Continued
AUDIO IN jack (76)
Connect to an optional audio
component.
DISPLAY (24, 60, 71, 72)
Press to display the disc information or
clock in the front panel display.
Unit: VOLUME (28, 70)
Turn to adjust the volume.
Remote: TV VOL +/
1)2)
(23)
Press to adjust the TV volume.
VOLUME +/
1)
(28, 70)
Press to adjust the volume.
(record)/ (play)/
(rewind)/ (fast forward)/
(stop/eject)/ (pause) (61, 62)
Press to operate the tape functions.
PICTURE NAVI (41)
Press to select the VIEWER format for
searching the chapters, titles and tracks.
Press to display the thumbnail pictures.
REPEAT/FM MODE (38, 60)
Press to listen to a disc, a single track or
le repeatedly.
Press to select FM reception mode
(monaural or stereo).
AUDIO (31, 66, 75)
Press to display the current audio signal
on the TV screen.
SUBTITLE (30)
Press to switch the language of the
subtitle (DVD VIDEO).
D. TUNING (60)
Press to switch to the direct tuning mode.
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ANGLE (30)
Press to change the angle (DVD VIDEO
with multi-angles only).
+/ (29)
Press to select an album.
DVD/TUNER MENU (39, 45, 59)
Press to display the menu items on the
TV screen.
Press to preset the radio station.
SOUND FIELD (64)
Press to select the sound eld for the
surround sound.
DISPLAY (26, 34, 39, 46, 48, 49,
54, 67, 75, 86)
Press to display the Control Menu on the
TV screen.
TV
2)
(23)
Press to operate the TV functions.
ADVANCE (29)
Press to advance the current scene during
playback.
REPLAY (29)
Press to replay the previous scene during
playback.
STEP/ STEP (29)
Press to play one frame at a time when
playback is paused.
RETURN (33)
Press to return to the previous menu on
the TV screen.
/// (24, 25, 34, 36, 37, 39,
43, 70)
Press to select the menu items.
ENTER (24, 43, 59)
Press to enter the settings.
DVD TOP MENU (39)
Press to display the DVD title on the TV
screen.
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Guide to parts and controls
CLEAR (25, 27, 35, 37, 38, 40, 45)
Press to delete a pre-programmed track
or le.
-/--
2)
Press to enter a single digit or double
digit number.
Numeric buttons
1)
(23, 29, 32, 39,
51, 60)
Press to select a track, chapter or video
le.
Press to enter a password or passcode.
10/0
2)
Press to enter a double digit number.
KEY CONTROL (69)
Press to change the key to suit your vocal
range.
SCORE (68)
Press to start or stop calculating your
vocal score.
KARAOKE MODE (66)
Press to select the Karaoke mode.
KARAOKE PON (67)
Press to activate the KARAOKE PON
function.
TIME/TEXT (72, 74)
Press to change the information in the
front panel display.
TV INPUT
2)
(23)
Press to switch the input sources.
SLEEP (27, 70)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
TIMER MENU (24, 70)
Press to set the clock and the timers.
THEATRE SYNC (27)
Press to activate the THEATRE SYNC
function.
1)
e numeric button 5
, TV VOL +
,
VOLUME +
and
buttons have a
tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the system.
2)
is button is used to operate a Sony TV. For
details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 23).
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Display
Lights up when timer is set. (70)
Lights up when DTS is selected. (57)
Lights up when Dolby Digital is
selected. (57)
Lights up when DSGX is turned on.
(64)
Indicates the selected play mode. (34)
Lights up when the Karaoke Mode is
turned on. (66)
Indicates the type of disc being played
back. (28)
Indicates the disc presence.
Indicates the Playback status.
Lights up when playing VIDEO CD
with PBC. (32)
Lights up when a station is tuned in.
(59)
Indicates the selected sound eld
eect. (64)
Lights up when the title/track/chapter
number is displayed.
Lights up when the output video
signal is NTSC. (22)
Displays the text information.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Continued
Right speaker
Left speaker
Wall socket
AM loop antenna
White side for North American model
Brown side for other regions
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
FM/AM antennas
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 power cord to avoid
picking up noise.
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Speakers
e speaker cords and plugs are color-
coded with their respective speaker
terminals.
Note
Be sure to connect the speakers securely and
correctly. When connecting speaker cords,
insert the connector straight into the terminals.
Subwoofer (MHC-GNZ444D only)
Connect the subwoofer to the
SUBWOOFER OUT jack with the
subwoofer cable (supplied).
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/NO OPERATION
Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
not t your wall socket, detach it from
the plug (only for models equipped with
an adaptor).
Using the subwoofer
(MHC-GNZ444D only)
You can use the subwoofer to enhance
the bass.
1
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on
the subwoofer repeatedly until
the indicator lights up.
e subwoofer is turned on.
2
Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL to
adjust the level.
Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Slide and remove the battery
compartment lid, and insert the two
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, side
rst, matching the polarities shown
below.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
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