Sony GX250, GX450, RG100, RG121, RG221, RG222, RG333, RG441, RG444S, RG551S 43GB, Information Additional

European and Russian models:		Supplied accessories	Remote Commander (1)
MHC-RG444S:	275 watts		R6 (Size AA) batteries (2)
	0.25 watts (at the Power		AM loop antenna (1)
	Saving Mode)		FM lead antenna (1)
MHC-RG333:	180 watts		Transmitter
	0.25 watts (at the Power		(MHC-GX750 only) (1)
	Saving Mode)		AC adaptor
MHC-RG222:	110 watts		(MHC-GX750 only) (1)
	0.25 watts (at the Power		Connecting cord phono
	Saving Mode)		plug-stereo miniplug (1m)
MHC-RG121:	110 watts		(MHC-GX750 only) (1)
	0.25 watts (at the Power		Speaker pads
	Saving Mode)		MHC-GX750/GX450/
MHC-RG100:	55 watts		RG551S/RG444S/
	0.25 watts (at the Power		RX550 (12)
	Saving Mode)		MHC-GX250/RG555/
Other models:			RG441/RG333/RG222/
MHC-RG555:	155 watts		RG221/RG121/RG100
MHC-RG551S:	275 watts		(8)
MHC-RG444S:	275 watts
MHC-RG441:	155 watts	Design and specifications are subject to change
MHC-RG222:	180 watts	without notice.
MHC-RG221:	180 watts
MHC-RG121:	110 watts

Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls

Amplifier/Tuner/Tape/CD section:

Approx. 280 × 327 ×

425mm

Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only)

	Approx. 136 × 100 ×
	103 mm
Mass
North American models:
HCD-GX750:	Approx. 10.5 kg
HCD-GX450:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-GX250:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RX550:	Approx. 10.5 kg
European, Russian and Australian models:
HCD-RG444:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RG333:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RG222:	Approx. 8.5 kg
HCD-RG121:	Approx. 8.5 kg
HCD-RG100:	Approx. 8.0 kg
Other models:
HCD-RG555:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RG551:	Approx. 10.5 kg
HCD-RG444:	Approx. 10.5 kg
HCD-RG441:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RG222:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RG221:	Approx. 10.0 kg
HCD-RG121:	Approx. 8.5 kg

Transmitter (MHC-GX750 only)

Approx. 146 g

Information Additional

43GB

Contents

Page WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture Page Table of Contents How to use this manual Playable discs Notes on CD-Rand CD-RW Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session Hooking up the system 3Connect the FM and AM antennas 5Connect the power cord to a wall outlet Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Attaching the front speaker pads When carrying this system Placing the sub woofer (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG551S/RG444S/RX550 only) Setting the clock Loading a disc Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Press N Other operations 12GB Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play Creating your own program — Program Play Presetting radio stations Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) Loading a tape Playing a tape Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPESynchro Recording Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording Adjusting the sound Using the sub woofer Selecting the sound effect Selecting the effect from the music menu To cancel the sound effect Sound effect options Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing Selecting the surround effect Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync — Game Mixing Singing along (MHC-RG555only) Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer Waking up to music — Play Timer Timer recording radio programs — Rec Timer Turning off the display — Power Saving Mode (MHC-GX750/GX450/RG555/RG551S/RG444S/RG441/RG333/RX550 only) Hooking up optional components Transmitter (MHC-GX750only) 2 Connect the transmitter to a wall outlet using the supplied AC power adaptor The effective areas of the transmitter Notes on receiving performance 31GB Listening to audio using wireless system 1 Start playing the connected component 2 Press WIRELESS on the unit to switch the function to WIRELESS When the sound is distorted To finish using WIRELESS function Problems and remedies The remote does not function There is acoustic feedback The color irregularity on a TV screen persists The sound from the connected source is distorted (MHC-RG555only) CD/MP3 player A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Tape deck The tape does not record or play, or there is a decrease in sound level The tape does not erase completely There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound drops out Messages Precautions Specifications European and Russian models: MHC-RG444S MHC-RG333 MHC-RG222/RG121 MHC-RG100 MHC-RG222/RG221 MHC-RG121 Tape deck section Tuner section CD player section Speaker Front speaker SS-RG555for MHC-GX750/RX550 Sub woofer SS-WG750for MHC-GX750 RX550 Front speaker SS-RG444for MHC-GX450/GX250 Front speaker SS-RG555for MHC-RG555/RG551S/RG441 Sub woofer SS-WG750for MHC-RG551S Front speaker SS-RG444for MHC-RG444S/RG222/RG221 Front speaker SS-RG121for MHC-RG121 Transmitter 43GB List of button locations and reference pages Page Remote control 46GB