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Sony MHC-GNZ55D User Manual

Sony MHC-GNZ55D
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©2006 Sony Corporation
2-669-601-14(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
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Table of Contents

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Sony MHC-GNZ55D Specifications

General IconGeneral
Speaker Type2-Way Bass Reflex
BluetoothYes
CD PlayerYes
USB PlaybackYes
FM RadioYes
TypeMini Hi-Fi System
Number of Discs1
Tuner BandsFM
Cassette DeckNo
Surround SoundNo
FunctionsBluetooth, CD, USB, FM Radio
Playable MediaCD, CD-R/RW
Preset Stations20
Speaker Size16 cm Woofer, 5 cm Tweeter
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
InputsUSB

Summary

WARNING

Note on power cord plug shapes (Saudi Arabian model only)

Details on power cord plug types for specific regions.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Step-by-step guide for connecting speakers and components.

Performing QUICK SETUP

Basic system adjustments for initial playback setup.

Using the THEATRE SYNC function

Enables synchronized operation of the TV and system with one button.

Disc – Playback

Loading a disc

How to insert discs into the player tray correctly.

Playing a disc — Normal Play

Standard procedure for playing discs and basic playback controls.

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc — Resume Play

Feature to continue playback from where it was last stopped.

Creating your own program — Program Play

How to create custom playback sequences for tracks.

Playing in random order — Shuffle Play

Instructions for playing tracks in a random order.

Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play

How to set disc or track playback to repeat.

Playing DVD VIDEOs using the menu

Navigating and playing content using DVD menus.

About MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Playing DATA CDs or DATA DVDs with MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files

Playing MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files as a slide show with sound

Enjoying DivX® video files

Playing an album of DivX video files or a DivX video file

Instructions for playing DivX video files and albums.

Using the on-screen display to search for a title/chapter/scene/track/ index/album/file

Searching by scene — Picture Navigation

Visual preview of scenes for quick navigation.

Disc – Various Functions

Selecting the audio format

Adjusting audio settings like stereo, mono, or channel selection.

Changing the angles

Selecting different camera angles for multi-angle DVD content.

Displaying the subtitles

Turning subtitles on/off and changing language.

Adjusting the delay between the picture and sound — A/V SYNC

Correcting audio/video synchronization issues.

Restricting playback of the disc — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL, PARENTAL CONTROL

Setting playback restrictions based on content rating.

Limiting playback for children — PARENTAL CONTROL (DVD VIDEO only)

Using the DVD Setup Menu

Setting the language — LANGUAGE SETUP

Configuring OSD, menu, audio, and subtitle languages.

Setting the TV screen — SCREEN SETUP

Adjusting video output based on TV type and aspect ratio.

Setting the speakers — SPEAKER SETUP

Adjusting the speaker level by using the test tone

Tuner

Presetting radio stations

Storing favorite radio stations for easy access.

Listening to the radio

Tape – Playback

Loading a tape

Correct procedure for inserting tapes into the deck.

Playing a tape

Operating the tape playback controls.

Recording your favorite disc onto a tape — CD Synchro Recording

Recording onto a tape manually — Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

Using GROOVE and V-GROOVE modes for enhanced bass.

Selecting the preset effect

Applying pre-defined equalizer settings for different music genres.

Adjusting and storing the graphic equalizer

Selecting the sound field

Singing along: Karaoke

Preparing for karaoke

Steps required before using the karaoke feature.

Singing karaoke by reducing the vocal

Lowering vocal levels for karaoke playback.

Adjusting the pitch of the music

Changing musical key for easier singing during karaoke.

Turning on the vocals

Enabling guide vocals for karaoke tracks.

Selecting the vocals

Choosing different vocal guide types for karaoke.

Turning on the guide melody

Activating the musical guide melody for karaoke.

Selecting the scoring mode (Except for MHC-GNZ55D)

Choosing difficulty levels for the karaoke scoring function.

Mixing and recording onto a tape

Timer

Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer

Setting the system to turn off automatically after a set time.

Waking up to music — Play Timer

Setting the system to turn on and play music at a specific time.

Timer recording radio programs

Display

Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode

Minimizing power usage by turning off displays.

Changing the power illuminator

Adjusting the brightness of the unit's lights.

Checking the elapsed playing time, remaining time and titles

Viewing playback progress and disc metadata.

Viewing information about the disc on the TV screen

Checking the date information of JPEG image files

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components

Guide to connecting external audio/video equipment.

Rear panel

Listening to audio from a connected component

Enjoying the multi channel sound with the optional amplifier

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies

A comprehensive list of issues and their resolutions.

Playback does not start.

Troubleshooting steps when a disc fails to play.

The sound skips.

Diagnosing and fixing audio skipping issues.

The DivX video file cannot be played back.

Resolving issues with DivX file playback.

Picture noise appears.

Steps to resolve visual noise or artifacts on the TV screen.

Tuner

If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur, reset the system as follows:

To return the DVD setup to the default settings*, perform reset as follows:

Self-diagnosis Function

Messages

Additional Information

Precautions

General safety guidelines and advice for operating the system.

Notes on discs

Guidelines for handling and using discs to prevent damage.

Specifications

DVD setup menu item list

Language code list

Glossary

DVD VIDEO

File

Progressive format (sequential scanning)

Region Code

VIDEO CD

List of button locations and reference pages

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