Sony MHC-RG59)S/RG490S/RG290/RG190, MHC-GX470 manual Changing the display, 15GB

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Changing the display

To

Press

Change the

ILLUMINATION on

illumination

the unit repeatedly.

pattern around

 

the VOLUME

 

control 1)

 

Change

DISPLAY repeatedly

information on

when the system is turned

the display2)

on.

Change Display

DISPLAY repeatedly

mode (See

when the system is turned

below.)

off.

1)Except for North American model

2)For example, you can view CD/CD-G/MP3 disc information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total playing time while the player is stopped.

The system offers the following display modes.

Display mode

When the system is

 

off1),

Demonstration

The clock display is

 

replaced by lighting and

 

flashing of the display

 

window.

Clock

The clock is displayed.

Power Saving

The display is turned off

Mode2)

to conserve power. The

 

timer and clock continue to

 

operate.

1)The STANDBY indicator on the unit lights up when the system is off.

2)When the system is in Power Saving Mode, the following functions are unavailable:

setting the clock.

changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian, and Saudi Arabian models).

turning on the system by pressing the function buttons (for example, CD ).

changing the CD power manage function.

resetting the system to factory settings.

Notes on the display information

The following are not displayed;

total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on the play mode.

total playing time for an MP3 disc.

remaining playing time for an MP3 file.

The following are not displayed correctly;

elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate).

folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

The following are displayed;

ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used. (The Russian model can display information in Russian characters, but the characters may not be displayed correctly for discs created with some encoding/writing software and some recording device.)

up to 30 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { } ! ? ^).

Basic Operations

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Contents Mini HI-FI Component System Except for customers in the U.S.A and Canada Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies A., Canadian and Australian models onlyTable of Contents Unit Remote Guide to parts and controlsRemote Display button Unit Tuning +/- button Remote +/- tuning buttonMulti JOG dial / go back/go forward, +/- tuning page 11  Mexican model Unit Karaoke button Battery compartment lid  Clear button  Unit Volume control 12, 13Remote Volume +/- button page 11, 12, 13  REPEAT/FM Mode buttonSubwoofer MHC-GX470/RG590S/ RG490S only When carrying this systemHooking up the system securely Speakers and subwooferPower AntennasVideo Mexican model only Setting the clock To use the remote10GB 11GB To change the play modePlaying a CD/CD-G/MP3 disc Other operationTo reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station To tune in a station with a weak signalListening to the radio To stop automatic scanning13GB Playing a tapeSelect a tape deck Insert a tapeAdjusting the sound To add a sound effect14GB Display mode When the system is Off1 Changing the display15GB 16GB To cancel Program PlayCreating your own CD program To delete the last track or file of the program17GB Presetting radio stationsPress +/-  repeatedly to select your desired preset number Press Tuner Memory Set deck B to stand by for recording Recording onto a tapeCD Synchro recording/Manual recording/Sound Mixing Prepare the recording sourceTo cancel the sound effect To stop recording19GB Enjoying karaoke For the Mexican model only20GB Press /  to turn off the system Using the TimersPrepare the sound source Set the time to start playing or Recording22GB To activate or check the timer againTo cancel the timer To change the settingTuner TroubleshootingGeneral CD/MP3 playerTo improve tuner reception To change the AM tuning intervalTo reset the system to factory settings Tape deckMessages 25GBDisplay examples Display indicates 26GB Precautions27GB SpecificationsMain unit Amplifier section28GB CD player sectionOthers Tape deck sectionTuner section Speaker30GB General31GB

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