2-584-727-11(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GNV111D MHC-GNV99D ©2005 Sony Corporation
The following caution label is located inside the apparatus. WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t 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. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Table of Contents About this manual ................................... 5 Playable discs.......................................... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system............................ 9 Positioning the speakers........................ 13 Setting the clock.................................... 14 Performing QUICK SETUP ................. 14 Disc – Playback Loading a disc ....................................... 16 Playing a disc ........................................
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound .............................. 65 Selecting the preset effect ..................... 66 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the user equalizer setting .... 66 Selecting the sound field....................... 67 Flashing sound effect ............................ 68 — SOUND FLASH Creating a party environment................ 69 (MHC-GNV111D only) Listening to the sound in another room................................................
About this manual • The following symbols are used in this manual. Symbol • The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GNV111D and MHC-GNV99D. In this manual, the MHC-GNV111D is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. Functions available for DVD VIDEOs (including DVD-Rs/ DVD-RWs/DVD+Rs/ DVD+RWs in DVD VIDEO format). The MHC-GNV111D consists of: Functions available for DVD-RWs in VR (Video Recording) mode.
Playable discs You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back. List of playable discs Format of discs Disc logo DVD VIDEO DVD-RW VIDEO CD AUDIO CD CD-R/CD-RW The “DVD VIDEO” and “DVD-RW” logos are trademarks.
Region code of DVD VIDEOs you can playback on this system Notes about CD-R/CD-RW/ DVD-R/DVD-RW/DVD+R/ DVD+RW 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.
Disc type You can • With DATA CD that contains DivX video files in addition to MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files, the system only play back the DivX video files. • With DATA DVD, the system play back DivX video files only. Any data other than DivX video files, such as MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files, are not played back. VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs) Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as music. Copyrights VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.
Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories (page 100).
1 Connect the front speakers. 3 Connect the center speaker. Connect the speaker cords of the front speakers to the FRONT SPEAKER terminals as shown below. R EAKE L T SP FRON R Connect the speaker cord of the center speaker to the CENTER SPEAKER terminal as shown below. White TER CEN KER SPEA Green Red 4 Connect the FM and AM antennas. 2 Connect the surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords of the surround speakers to the SURR SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
When using a TV When connecting a video deck Connect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However, do not connect this unit to the TV through the video deck. Otherwise, you may experience video leakage when watching video images from this system. Connect this unit directly to the TV as shown below. TV Unit Video deck Do not connect directly The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping. Operating a Sony TV You can use the following orange printing buttons to operate a Sony TV. To use the buttons with orange printing, press TV and the button you want simultaneously.
Positioning the speakers Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position.
Setting the clock 1 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU. The hour indication flashes in the display. 3 4 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes in the display. 5 6 Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute. Performing QUICK SETUP You can set the initial settings of LANGUAGE SETUP, TV TYPE and SPEAKER SETUP step by step in QUICK SETUP. After performing the QUICK SETUP, the system is ready for playing back of movies, music CDs, etc.
5 Press M or m repeatedly to select a language, then press ENTER. SCREEN SETUP TV TYPE: COLOR SYSTEM: SCREEN SAVER: BACKGROUND: 4:3 OUTPUT 16:9 16:9 4:3 LETTER BOX 4:3 PAN SCAN FULL Press DISPLAY, then repeat step 1 to 8. To quit QUICK SETUP Press DISPLAY. To change the settings of QUICK SETUP 1 Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display. Getting Started The setting is selected and the “SCREEN SETUP” display appears in the on-screen display.
Disc – Playback Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. 2 Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray. When you play back a 8 cm disc such as CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray Playing a disc — Normal Play DATA DVD Before playing a DVD VIDEO, a VIDEO CD, a JPEG image file or a DivX video file, turn on your TV and select the video input.
Other operations When playing an AUDIO CD: Disc tray number Track number Elapsed playing time When playing an MP3 audio track: Disc tray Track number number Elapsed playing time Do this Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press X again or H (or nN on the unit) to resume playback. Select a track1), chapter or video file Press . or > repeatedly (or turn . > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) during playback.
Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc — Resume Play To resume playback of the disc that is played back previously (Multi-disc Resume) DATA DVD This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume from that point. Resume Play is not canceled when you turn off the system except for MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files. 1 While playing a disc, press x to stop playback. “Resume” appears in the display.
Playing in random order — Shuffle Play To cancel Shuffle Play Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu You can play back the tracks on the current disc in random order. Each time you perform Shuffle Play, the playing order may differs. 1 Press DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select (SHUFFLE), then press ENTER. The options for “SHUFFLE” appear in the on-screen display.
x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO Playing repeatedly CD • OFF: does not play back repeatedly. • ALL DISCS: repeats all the tracks of all the discs. • ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the current disc. • TRACK: repeats the current track. — Repeat Play DATA DVD You can play back all the titles, tracks, files or a single title, chapter, track or file on a disc repeatedly. You can set the Shuffle Play to “ON” during Program Play is set to “ON”.
Notes Creating your own program — Program Play You can make a program of up to 99 steps in the order you want them to be played back. You can only program the tracks from the current disc. 1 Press Disc – Playback • You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT repeatedly. • “REPEAT” lights up in the display when the Repeat Play setting is “ALL DISCS”, “ONE DISC”, “TITLE”, “ALBUM” or “ON”.
4 Press ,. To cancel Program Play The cursor moves to the track row “T” (in this case, “01”). Press CLEAR or select “OFF” in step 3. To play back the same program again, select “ON” in step 3 and press ENTER or H (or nN on the unit). 0 : 00 : 00 T PROGRAM ALL CLEAR 1. TRACK 2. TRACK 3. TRACK 4. TRACK 5. TRACK 6. TRACK 7. TRACK 5 –– –– –– –– –– –– –– –– 01 02 03 04 05 06 For example, select track “02”. Press M or m repeatedly to select “02” under “T”, then press ENTER.
Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY LIST” on a DVD-RW Some DVD VIDEOs have menus to help you enjoy the DVD VIDEOs. You can play back DVD VIDEOs using these menus on the TV screen. You can play back DVD-RWs in VR mode either according to the originally recorded sequence or playlist created on the disc. This function only available for DVD-RWs in VR mode with playlist created. Using TOP MENU 1 A DVD VIDEO is divided into long sections of picture or music feature called “title”.
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Version 2.0) 1 When playback is stopped, press . or > (or turn . > on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) or the numeric buttons to select a track. — PBC Playback 2 You can use PBC (Playback Control) menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc. “Play without PBC.” appears on the TV screen and playback starts from the selected track.
About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 is audio compression technology that satisfies the ISO/MPEG regulations. JPEG is image compression technology. Discs that the system can play back • The system can play back the MP3 audio tracks which have the extension “.MP3”. • The system can play back JPEG image files –which have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”. –which conform to the DCF* image file format.
Notes Playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files The playback order of MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files recorded on a DATA CD is as follows: x Structure of disc contents Tree 1 Tree 2 Tree 3 Tree 4 Tree 5 ROOT Album MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files When you insert a DATA CD and press H (or nN on the unit), the numbered tracks (or files) are played back sequentially, from 1 through 7.
Tips • If you add numbers (01, 02, 03, etc.) to the front of the track or file names when you store the tracks or files in a disc, the tracks and files will be played back in that order. • Since a disc with many trees takes a longer time to start play back, it is recommended that you create albums with no more than two trees. Playing DATA CDs with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files recorded on DATA CDs (CD-ROMs/CD-Rs/ CD-RWs) can be played back on this system.
To play back the next or previous MP3 audio track 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the album you want, then press ENTER. The list of the MP3 audio tracks of the selected album appears in the on-screen display. Press . or > repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) during playback. Note You can select the next album by pressing > repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise) until the last track of the current album, then press > repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise).
Playing a JPEG image file To go to the next or previous JPEG image file 1 Press < or , repeatedly when the Control Menu is not displayed. Load a DATA CD with JPEG image files on the disc tray. 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select an album you want, then press PICTURE NAVI. Thumbnail picture for the first 16 JPEG image files in the selected album is displayed in the on-screen display. If there are more than 16 image files on the selected album, the scroll bar is shown at the right.
Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound 6 Press M or m repeatedly to select the album you want, then press H (or nN on the unit). The slide show starts from the selected album. To stop playback Press x. You can play back a slide show with sound by first placing both JPEG image files and MP3 audio tracks in the same album on a DATA CD. 1 Load a DATA CD on the disc tray. The list of albums appears in the on-screen display. 2 Press DISPLAY.
Tips Note • You can also change the slide show speed (page 31) and effect (page 31) while viewing JPEG image files. • If you want to play back a slide show with the same audio track, set the track to Repeat Play (page 20). Some JPEG image files may take longer time to display than others, which may make the duration seems longer that the option you selected. Especially progressive JPEG image files or JPEG image files of 3,000,000 pixels or more.
Enjoying DivX® video files DATA DVD (Except for Latin American models) DivX video files that the system can play back This system can play back files with extension “.AVI” or “.DIVX” that contain data in DivX format. Notes About DivX Video Files DivX® is a video file compression technology, developed by DivXNetworks, Inc. This product is an official DivX® Certified product. You can play back DATA CDs and DATA DVDs that contain DivX® video files.
Playing a DivX video file 1 Load a DATA CD or DATA DVD with DivX video files on the disc tray. M Y FAV O U R I T E S 1 (2 ) HAWAII 2004 VENUS 2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the album you want, then press ENTER. The list of files of the selected album appears in the on-screen display. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the file you want, then press ENTER. Playback starts from the selected file. To stop playback Press x. To go to the next or previous page of file list Press O RETURN.
Notes Searching for a particular point on a disc — Scan, Slow-motion Play, Freeze Frame DATA DVD You can quickly locate a particular point on a disc by monitoring the picture or playing back slowly. Locating a point quickly by playing a disc in fast forward or fast reverse — Scan (Except for JPEG image files) Press m or M repeatedly (or turn mM on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) while playing a disc. When you find the point you want, press H (or nN on the unit) to return to normal playback.
. x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBC Playback SCENE x When playing an AUDIO CD TRACK x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio track) ALBUM TRACK DATA DVD x When playing a DATA CD (JPEG image file) You can search a title (DVD VIDEO and DVDRW in VR mode), chapter (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR mode), track (AUDIO CD, VIDEO CD and MP3 audio tracks), scene (VIDEO CD), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3 audio tracks, JPEG image files and DivX video files) and file (JPEG image files and DivX video files).
3 Press ENTER. “** (**)” change to “– – (**)”. 12(27) (34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO To search for a particular point using the time code — Time Search For example, search for the elapsed playing time of the current title of the DVD VIDEO. 4 1 Press M or m repeatedly or numeric buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index, scene, etc number you want to search. If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. 5 Press ENTER.
Searching by scene — Picture Navigation Press O RETURN or DISPLAY. Notes For DVD VIDEO, press PICTURE NAVI repeatedly to select “CHAPTER VIEWER” or “TITLE VIEWER”. For VIDEO CD and Super VCD, press PICTURE NAVI to select “TRACK VIEWER”. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to select some items. • “VIEWER” appears in the display during Picture Navigation. Tip If there are more than 9 chapters, titles, or tracks, V is displayed at the bottom right of the screen.
Disc – Various functions Changing the sound/ subtitle/language DATA DVD Changing the sound You can select the audio format you want while playing a DVD VIDEO or DivX video file recorded in multiple audio format. If the DVD VIDEO or DivX video file is recorded in Multilingual tracks, you can also change the language.
x When playing a DivX video file Displaying the audio information of the disc Example: MP3 audio track (DVD VIDEO and DivX video files only) 1: MP3 128k When you press AUDIO repeatedly during playback, the audio signal format of the disc are displayed in the on-screen display. Bit rate For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD VIDEO. Depending on the DVD VIDEO, the number of recorded channels may differ.
When you select “CUSTOM SETUP” Changing the on-screen display language, DVD menu language and audio track auto selection mode CUSTOM SETUP AUTO PAUSE MODE: OFF TRACK SELECTION: ON MULTI-DISC RESUME: AUDIO DRC: OFF Registration Code t DivX: — LANGUAGE SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP 1 2 Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. 5 The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display. 6 Press M or m repeatedly to select (SETUP), then press ENTER. The default settings are underlined.
x TRACK SELECTION (DVD VIDEO only) Gives the priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play back a DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded. No priority given. Priority given. Notes • When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting has higher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in “LANGUAGE SETUP”. Depending on the disc, this function may not work.
Adjusting the angle/image Changing the angles You can change the viewing angle while playing a DVD VIDEO on which various angles (multiangles) for a scene are recorded. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or the right window of the train without having the train’s movement interrupted. Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback. Each time you press ANGLE, the angle changes.
x SCREEN SAVER • 16:9 ON Turns on the screen saver. OFF Turns off the screen saver. x BACKGROUND • 4:3 PAN SCAN Select the background colour or picture to be displayed on the TV screen. The background colour or picture is displayed when the playback is stopped or while playing an AUDIO CD or MP3 audio tracks. JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture (still picture) appears in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (DVD VIDEO, CD-EXTRA, etc.).
x BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT) (Latin American models only) Select the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks. You cannot select “BLACK LEVEL (COMPONENT OUT)” when the system outputs progressive signal. OFF Set the black level of the output signal to the standard level. ON Raise the standard black level. Use this when the picture becomes too black. x 4:3 OUTPUT This setting is effective only when you set “TV TYPE” in “SCREEN SETUP” to “16:9”.
. Restricting playback of the disc 3 The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear in the on-screen display. — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ PARENTAL CONTROL Preventing playback of specific discs 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 DVD VIDEO OFF ON PLAYER PASSWORD 4 Press M or m repeatedly to select the “ONt”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears in the on-screen display.
5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. “Custom parental control is set.” appears in the on-screen display and the screen returns to the Control Menu. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 If you make a mistake entering your password Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears in the on-screen display. Press < before you press ENTER and input the correct number.
2 Press M or m repeatedly to select (PARENTAL CONTROL), then press ENTER. 4 The options for “PARENTAL CONTROL” appear in the on-screen display. 12(27) 18(34) T 1:32:55 The display for setting the playback limitation level appears in the on-screen display. DVD VIDEO OFF USA Press M or m repeatedly to select “PLAYERt”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password If you make a mistake entering your password The display for registering a new password appears in the on-screen display.
7 Press M or m repeatedly to select “LEVEL”, then press ENTER. The options for “LEVEL” appear in the onscreen display. PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: 8: 7: 6: 5: 8 OFF OFF Press DISPLAY, then start from step 2 again. To turn off the Control Menu Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears from the on-screen display. To turn off the Parental Control function Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. To change the password In step 3, select “PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER.
Area code Speaker settings Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia 2363 Mexico 2362 Netherlands 2376 New Zealand 2390 Norway 2379 Pakistan 2427 Philippines 2424 Portugal 2436 Russia 2489 Singapore 2501 Spain 2149 Sweden 2499 Switzerland 2086 Thailand 252
5 6 7 Press M or m repeatedly to select “SIZE” or “DISTANCE”, then press ENTER. The default settings are underlined. FRONT YES CENTER YES: Normally select this. NONE: Select this when center speaker is not connected. SURROUND BEHIND: Select this if surround speakers are located in section B. SIDE: Select this if surround speakers are located in section A. NONE: Select this when surround speakers are not connected. SUBWOOFER YES: Select this when an optional subwoofer is connected.
Notes The default setting for the speakers distance in relation to the listening position is shown below. • When adjusting speakers distance, the sound may cut off for a moment. • If each of the front or surround speakers are not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance of the closest speaker. • Do not place the surround speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. • Depending on the input stream, the “DISTANCE” setting may not be effective.
Adjusting the speaker volume and level 1 Press DISPLAY when playback is stopped. The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display in the on-screen display. 2 3 6 7 8 10 Press ENTER when you finish adjusting. 11 Repeat step 8 to 10 to adjust the speaker level for other speakers. 12 Press <. 13 Repeat step 7 to 12 to adjust “LEVEL The options for “SETUP” appear in the on-screen display. 14 Press M or m repeatedly to select Press M or m repeatedly to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER.
x LEVEL (SURROUND) You can adjust the level of each surround speaker as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. This setting cannot be selected if you set “SURROUND” in “SIZE” to “NONE”. The default settings are underlined. Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments. R 0.0 dB Set this between –6 dB and +6 dB in 1 dB increments. x TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “LEVEL (FRONT)” and “LEVEL (SURROUND)”. The default setting is underlined.
Operating for the THEATER SYNC function Point the remote to the direction of TV and this unit, then press THEATER SYNC. If this function does not work, change the transmission time. The transmission time varies depending on the TV. To change the transmission time Hold down > and press numeric button to change the transmission time. Hold down > and press Transmission time 1 0.5 (Default) 2 1 3 1.5 4 2 5 2.5 6 3 7 3.5 8 4 The transmission time from the remote is selected.
About DVD VIDEO software types and the conversion method Some DVD VIDEO contains both type of software. In order for these images appear in your TV naturally during the video output is in progressive format, the progressive signals needs to be converted to match the software type of your DVD VIDEO. Disc – Various functions The software of DVD VIDEO can be divided into 2 types: • Film-based software Film-based software is derived from the film and displays the images at 24 frames per second.
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DISPLAY, the following items are displayed in Control Menu. Control Menu Items Function TITLE (DVD VIDEO and DVD-RW in VR mode only) SCENE (VIDEO CD with PBC playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD without PBC playback only) Selects the title (DVD VIDEO/DVD-RW in VR mode) to be played back. Display the scene (VIDEO CD with PBC playback). Selects the track (VIDEO CD without PBC playback) to be played back.
Control Menu Items Function PROGRAM (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) Selects the track to play back in the order you want. SHUFFLE (AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) Plays back the track in random order. Turns the guide vocal on or off for Dolby Digital Karaoke format disc (DVD VIDEO). Listen to the vocals (VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD). VOCAL SELECT* (DVD VIDEO, AUDIO CD and VIDEO CD only) Changes the vocal type.
System setup item list CUSTOM SETUP (page 40) PAUSE MODE AUTO FRAME TRACK SELECTION OFF AUTO LANGUAGE SETUP (page 40) MULTI-DISC RESUME ON OFF OSD Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. AUDIO DRC OFF STANDARD MAX MENU Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. DivX4) Registration Code t AUDIO Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. You can set the following items in the following menus.
4 Press ENTER. A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Tuner Presetting radio stations Preset number You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the frequency of your favourite stations manually.
4 Press ENTER. A preset number flashes in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. Preset number To change the AM tuning interval (except for Saudi Arabian and Russian models) The factory setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for same areas). Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “AM”. 2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset radio station Before tuning to preset stations, be sure to preset them first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 59). 1 2 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM” (or press TUNER/BAND on the unit repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”).
Tape – Playback Loading a tape 1 Push b (Z A) or B (B Z) on the unit according to its direction to open the selected deck. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 2 3 4 2 Load a tape into Deck A or B. With the side you want to play back or record facing forward 3 Load a tape. Press FUNCTION +/– (or TAPE A/B on the unit) repeatedly to select “TAPE A” or “TAPE B”.
Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press x. Pause playback Press X. Press X again to resume playback. Fast-forward or rewind Press m or M (or turn m M on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise). To return to normal playback, press H (or nN on the unit). Remove a tape Push b (Z A) or B (B Z) on the unit according to its direction when playback is stopped. Do not push b (Z A) or B (B Z) on the unit while playing a tape, otherwise the tape could be damaged.
To stop recording Press x. Notes • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. • When you press CD SYNC, the sound field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE , PLII MUSIC or V.M.DIM. • When you press CD SYNC, the sound field is changed to HP 2CH if the current sound field is HP VIRTUAL. • CD Synchro Recording stops when the current disc finishes playback.
Notes • When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound field is changed to LINK if the current sound field is SBS MULTI, A.F.D. AUTO, PRO LOGIC, PLII MOVIE, PLII MUSIC or V.M.DIM. • When you press REC PAUSE/START, the sound field is changed to HP 2CH if the current sound field is HP VIRTUAL. • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. Tips Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound.
Selecting the preset effect Use the buttons on the unit for the operation. Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select the preset effect you want. Preset effect options Effect Category ROCK POP JAZZ DANCE SOUL TECHNO HIP HOP Standard music sources Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing the user equalizer setting You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band, then store up to three user equalizer setting in the memory.
Selecting the sound field You can take advantage of surround sound simply by selecting one of the system preset sound fields. They bring the exciting and powerful sound of movie theaters into your home. 1 Press SOUND FIELD. The last selected sound field appears in the display. 2 The display changes as follows: x When the headphones are not connected SBS MULTI1) y A.F.D. AUTO1) y PRO LOGIC1) y PLII MOVIE1) y PLII MUSIC1) y V.M.DIM.
Notes • Depending on the disc, the surround effect may not be as much as expected. • You can also press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select the sound field you want. Tips • “PRO LOGIC” lights up in the display when Pro Logic decoding is performed. • “PRO LOGIC II” lights up in the display when Pro Logic II Movie/Music mode decoding is performed. • “LINK” lights up in the display when “LINK” is selected. • “VIRTUAL” lights up in the display when “HP VIRTUAL” is selected.
Creating a party environment (MHC-GNV111D only) You can create a party environment by using X-ROUND for “moving” sound effect or/and SOUND FLASH for flashing effect. To enjoy the X-ROUND effect, place your front and surround speakers at an equal distance from your listening position (see “Positioning the speakers (Example 1)” on page 13).
Listening to the sound in another room (MHC-GNV111D only) You can select the speakers you want to turn on. Press SPEAKERS on the unit. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: SPEAKERS A t SPEAKERS B t SPEAKERS A+B To select Display The front speakers SPEAKERS A The surround speakers SPEAKERS B Both the front and surround speakers SPEAKERS A+B Notes • You cannot change the setting when – the headphones are connected.
To adjust microphone echo Turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echo effect, turn ECHO LEVEL on the unit to MIN. Notes Singing karaoke by reducing the vocal (DVD VIDEO, DVD-RW in VR mode, VIDEO CD, AUDIO CD, MP3 audio tracks and DivX video files only) By reducing the sound of the vocal, you can enjoy karaoke with any disc, even it is not a karaoke or multiplex disc. 1 Press DISPLAY once or twice during Karaoke Mode is turned on while playing a disc.
3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the key you want. The key is changed. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”, then press ENTER. The vocal is turned on. Notes x During playback of a DVD VIDEO • You can also change the “KEY CONTROL” setting by pressing KEY CONTROL 2 to reduce the key and KEY CONTROL # to increase the key when Karaoke Mode is turned on. The following display appears in the on-screen display. You can listen to the guide vocal recorded in the Dolby Digital Karaoke format.
Dolby Digital Karaoke format Dolby Digital format, which reproduces surround sound using 5 channels, can also contain the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format which is specialized for karaoke. In the Dolby Digital Karaoke format discs, guide melody and guide vocal tracks are recorded in addition to the accompaniment. You can select them when Karaoke Mode is turned on. Speaker output in normal Dolby Digital format (5.1 channel) Front (L) Center 2/0: Recorded only with accompaniment.
x When playing a DVD VIDEO t 1+2 (Guide vocal 1+2) r 1 (Guide vocal 1) r 2 (Guide vocal 2) x When playing a VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD Turning on the guide melody You can turn on the guide melody when singing with DVD VIDEO in Dolby Digital Karaoke format. 1 t L+R (same sound is output from both speakers) r STEREO (The standard stereo sound) The Control Menu appears in the on-screen display.
Note Mixing and recording sounds During DVD function, the Karaoke Mode is automatically turned on when you connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. Tips You can “mix” sounds from any one of the function and singing or speaking into a microphone. The mixed sound can be recorded into a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 2 3 Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack. Prepare the music source you want to mix. Then, insert a recordable tape into Deck B.
Waking up to music Timer Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. — Play Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 14). 1 Press SLEEP repeatedly. • Disc: Load a disc. • Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play back facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Listening to the radio” on page 61).
7 Press M or m repeatedly (or turn .> on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise) until the music source you want appears in the display. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t TUNER y DVD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 8 Press ENTER. Notes • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. • If you use the Play Timer and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Timer recording radio programs 6 Make sure the tape is in front side. 7 You can record from a preset radio station from a specified time. To make timer recording, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 59) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 14). 1 2 3 Press TIMER MENU. “ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. 4 Set the time to start recording. Press M or m repeatedly (or turn .
Notes • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. • If you use the Timer Recording and the Sleep Timer at the same time, the Sleep Timer has priority. • The Timer Recording will not be activated if the system is turned on or “STANDBY” flashes in the display. • The volume is reduced to minimum during Timer Recording. • Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the recording starts (about 30 seconds before the preset time).
Changing the spectrum analyzer display Adjusting the brightness of the front panel display Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 1 Press AMP MENU repeatedly to select “SPECTRUM”. The last selected spectrum setting appears in the display. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL clockwise or counterclockwise to select the setting you want. The last selected dimmer setting appears in the display. 2 The display changes as follows: SPECTRUM 1T Y 3 Press ENTER.
Changing the power illuminator Press ILLUMINATION on the unit repeatedly to select the power illuminator you want when the system is turned on. Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN OFF Notes • When you press VOLUME +/– (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit clockwise or counterclockwise), the power illuminator shows the current volume level.
x When playing a VIDEO CD/Super VCD with PBC function Elapsed playing time of the current scene t Title of the disc2)7) x When playing a Super VCD without PBC function 1) 2) 3) Elapsed playing time of the current track t Title of the disc2)6) x When playing a DATA CD (MP3 audio tracks) Elapsed playing time of the current track t Title of the track 4) 5) x When playing a DATA CD (DivX video files) or DATA DVD (DivX video files) Elapsed playing time of the current file t Title of the file5) 6) Che
Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display You can check the elapsed playing time and remaining time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the total playing time of the disc. You can also check the disc title, track title and file title recorded on the disc. Press TIME/TEXT repeatedly during playback to change the time information. The display and the kinds of the time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing.
Checking the date information of JPEG image files (JPEG image file only) You can check the date information during playback when Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files. Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback until the Control Menu for JPEG image files appears in the on-screen display. 1(8) 1(20) 01/ 01/ 2003 DATA CD JPEG Date information * “Exchangeable Image File Format” is a digital camera image format defined by the Japan Electronics & Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
A VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack F S VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cord (not supplied) to connect the video output jack of the VCR to this jack. You can then output video signal through this system. Use an S video cord (not supplied) to connect the S video input jack of the TV to this jack. You can enjoy higher quality video images. B VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks Note Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output jacks of the VCR to these jacks. You can then output audio signal through this system.
Listening to audio from a connected component Listening to a connected TV or satellite tuner Recording audio signal from a connected component 1 See “Hooking up optional components” on page 85. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 85. 2 Connect the audio cords. 2 Start recording manually. See “Recording on a tape manually” on page 64. Press TV/SAT.
Recording audio signal on a connected component Recording the audio signal on a connected component 1 Connect the audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 85. 2 Connecting external antennas Connect an external antenna to improve the reception. FM antenna Connect an optional FM external antenna. You can also use the TV antenna instead. Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with connected component.
General Troubleshooting Problems and remedies Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following: 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly. 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 76 and 78). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 76). • You cannot select the Play Timer and Timer Recording at the same time. The remote does not function. • Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit. • Move the remote closer to the unit. • Point the remote at the unit’s sensor. • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Locate the unit away from the fluorescent light. There is acoustic feedback.
You cannot perform some functions such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle Play or Program Play. • Depending on the disc, you may not be able to do some of the operations above. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc. Playback does not start. • Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded. • Wipe the disc clean (page 97). • Reload the disc. • Load the disc that this system can play back (page 6). • Load the disc correctly.
The JPEG image file cannot be played back. • Recording was not performed according to the ISO 9660 Level 1, Level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”. • The data is not stored in JPEG format. • The image is larger than 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) in normal mode, or more than 3,300,000 pixels in Progressive JPEG mode. • The “MODE (MP3, JPEG)” setting has been set to “AUDIO (MP3)” (page 30).
The aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV TYPE” under “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you play back a wide picture. • The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD VIDEO. • If you connect the unit with the S Video cord, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not able to change the aspect ratio. • Depending on the TV, you may not able to change the aspect ratio. Messages do not appear on the TV screen in the language you want.
If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles does not described above occur, reset the system as follows: Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 2 3 4 Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in. (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a 5character service number (e.g.
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the front panel display during operation. Disc Tape No Tab You cannot record the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape. No Tape There is no tape in the tape deck. Cannot Play • A disc that cannot be played back was inserted. • A disc with unsupported region code was inserted. Timer No Disc There is no disc on the disc tray. OFF TIME NG! The on time and off time of Play Timer or Timer Recording is same.
On heat build-up Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of the unit is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On 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. • Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not to be used for an extended period of time.
Notes on discs To save a tape permanently • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. • Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring. This may cause a malfunction to the system.
Specifications Amplifier section MHC-GNV111D The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) Front speaker: 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Center speaker: 50 W (16 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Surround speaker: 110 W + 110 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 160 W + 160 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center speaker: 80 W (16 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Surround speaker: 160 W + 160 W (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-GNV99D The followin
Tape deck section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter Surround speaker SS-RSV111D 4-track 2-channel stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I tape ±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 Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) FM lead antenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10.
General Power requirements Australian model: Mexican model: Saudi Arabian models: Other models: Power consumption MHC-GNV111D MHC-GNV99D 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60 Hz 120 – 127 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector 380 W 285 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) HCD-GNV111D 280 × 371 × 398.5 mm HCD-GNV99D 280 × 360 × 398.5 mm Mass (Approx.) HCD-GNV111D HCD-GNV99D Supplied accessories: 16.
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
Glossary Album Section of a music or picture piece on a DATA CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image files. Chapter Subdivision of a title on a DVD VIDEO. A title is composed of several chapters. DivX® Digital video technology created by DivXNetworks, Inc. Videos encoded with DivX technology are among the highest quality with a relatively small file size. Dolby Digital This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround.
DVD VIDEO File A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a AUDIO CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and singlesided DVD VIDEO, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a AUDIO CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD VIDEO is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD VIDEO 9.4 GB, and a duallayer and double-sided DVD VIDEO 17 GB.
Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVD VIDEOs. Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session disc is a disc having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session.
Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on an AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. Disc Structure of DVD VIDEO Title Chapter Structure of VIDEO CD or AUDIO CD Structure of DATA CD with MP3 audio tracks Disc Track Index Disc Album Track Disc Structure of DATA CD with JPEG image files or DATA CD/DATA DVD with DivX video files Album File VIDEO CD Additional Information A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
List of button locations and reference pages How to use page 106 to 108 Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the unit and remote that are mentioned in the text.
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Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A–L ADVANCE wd (17) ALBUM +/– qa (17, 53) ANGLE q; (42) AUDIO 8 (38, 39, 70, 88) CLEAR wj (19, 20, 22, 29, 36, 50) DISC SKIP 3 (17, 19, 22) DISPLAY es (79, 81) ENTER wg(14, 15, 18–24, 28, 30, 31, 36, 37, 40, 42, 44–50, 52, 60, 71–74, 76–78) FM MODE 7 (61, 93) FUNCTION +/– 4 (14, 17, 54, 59, 61, 62, 70, 78, 87, 92) KARAOKE MODE e; (71, 88, 92) KARAOKE PON wl (71) KEY CONTROL #/2 ea (72) M–S MENU qs (23, 26, 28, 30, 32, 59, 60) Numeric Buttons1)2) wk (12, 18, 23, 24, 36, 41
