Sony MHC-GR8 manual Speakers, CD Player

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There is severe hum or noise.

•A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR.

The sound from the connected source is distorted.

•If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to “MD” (see “Notes: Connecting a VCR”).

The timer does not function.

• Set the clock correctly.

DAILY1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button.

•Set the timer correctly.

•Set the clock.

The remote does not function.

•There is an obstacle between the remote and the system.

•The remote is not pointing in the direction of the system’s sensor.

•The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries.

There is acoustic feedback.

•Decrease the volume level.

•Move the microphone away form the speakers or change the direction of the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.

•Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the spearkers farther away from the TV set.

Speakers

Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume.

•Check the speaker connection and speaker placement.

There is no sound from the surround speakers.

•Press SONIC FORMATION to select a mode other than “FRONT ONLY”.

There is no sound from the front speakers.

•Press SONIC FORMATION to select a mode other than “WHISPER”.

CD Player

The CD tray does not close.

•The CD is not placed properly.

The CD will not play.

•The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray. •The CD is dirty.

•The CD is inserted label side down. •Moisture condensation has built up.

Remove the CD and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates.

Play does not start from the first track.

•The player is in program or shuffle mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappear.

“OVER” is displayed.

•You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold 0 to return.

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Contents Mini Hi-Fi Component System Page Table of Contents Connect the speakers Hooking up the systemConnect the FM/AM antennas Connect the power cord to a wall outletTo attach the front speaker pads Hooking up the system Setting the timeWhen carrying this system 4 3,56 1 2 Presetting radio stationsTips Connecting audio components Connecting optional AV componentsPresetting radio stations Connecting an MD deck for analog recording Connecting a VCRConnecting a super woofer speaker AM antenna Connecting outdoor antennasConnecting optional AV components FM antennaPress one of the Disc 1~3 buttons Playing a CDNormal play Press § OPEN/CLOSE and place up to two CDs on the disc trayDo this Playing a CDCD Synchro Recording Recording a CDTo stop recording Listening to the radio Preset TuningRecording from the radio To listen to non-preset radio stationsRecording from the Radio Playing a tapePress r Press · Press § Eject and insert a recorded tape in deck a or BTo stop dubbing Recording from a tapeHigh-speed Dubbing Press High Speed DubbingRepeat Play Using the CD displayTo cancel Repeat Play Playing the CD tracks repeatedlyTo select a desired CD To cancel Shuffle PlayPlaying the CD tracks in random order Shuffle PlayProgram Play To cancel Program PlayProgramming the CD tracks „ 5 7Non Stop Play/Applause Mix To cancel Non Stop PlayPlaying CDs without interruption Programming the CD tracksStart playing the source to be recorded Recording on a tape manually10 12 Recording a CD by specifying track orderProgram Edit To check the order To cancel Program EditSelecting tape length automatically Press on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side aFlash Looping part of a CDFlashing part of a CD LoopWaving the equalizer Using the drum padsWave To change the speed Using the beat functionTo cancel the beat To change the beat volumeTo reinforce bass Dbfb Adjusting the soundFor a powerful sound Groove To listen through the headphonesPress MUSIC, MOVIE, or Game to select a menu Use the jog dial to select the preset you desireTo cancel the effect Selecting the audio emphasisAdjusting the graphic equalizer Adjusting the audio emphasisTo change the equalizer display Activating the surround effect Adjusting the Audio EmphasisTurn the jog dial to adjust level Repeat steps 2 Press ENTER/NEXT when finishedPersonal file Making a personal audio emphasis fileTo call up the personal file Sonic formation Switching the Speaker FormationNormal mode Whisper modeFront only mode Link mode21,5 Adjusting the microphone echo Middle Eastern Model onlyWhen you are done Singing along KaraokeFalling asleep to music Sleep TimerWaking up to music Wake-up Timer4,5,6,7,8 3,4,5 Timer-recording radio programsTo check the setting To cancel the timer operationSet the time to start recording Timer-recording radio programsInsert a recordable tape Turn off the power Turn jog dial to select REC, then press ENTER/NEXTPrecautions Precautions TroubleshootingGeneral CD Player SpeakersTape Deck TroubleshootingTuner Tape player section SpecificationsAmplifier section CD player sectionSpeaker SpecificationsGeneral Index