Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 4
... Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play 23 Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks .......... 25 Playing DVDs using the menu 26 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) - SCREEN SETUP 29 Custom settings - Preset Tuning 44 - SPEAKER SETUP 31 Sound adjustment Changing the sound 34 Enjoying movies Searching for the display - Manual Tuning 45 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only 45 Tape Loading a tape 47 Playing a tape 47 Recording to the radio - Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit 8 Remote control 9 Sub woofer (MHC-GX90D...
... Playing repeatedly - Repeat Play 23 Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks .......... 25 Playing DVDs using the menu 26 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) - SCREEN SETUP 29 Custom settings - Preset Tuning 44 - SPEAKER SETUP 31 Sound adjustment Changing the sound 34 Enjoying movies Searching for the display - Manual Tuning 45 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only 45 Tape Loading a tape 47 Playing a tape 47 Recording to the radio - Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit 8 Remote control 9 Sub woofer (MHC-GX90D...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 5
... and RV600D only 57 Falling asleep to music - Game Sync 56 Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Daily Timer 59 Optional Components Hooking up to music - Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 51 Selecting the sound effect 51 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 52 Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) ...... 53 Selecting the surround effect 53 Display Turning off the display - Power Saving Mode 53 Viewing information about the disc 54 Other Features Enhancing video game sound -
... and RV600D only 57 Falling asleep to music - Game Sync 56 Mixing video game sound with other sound source - Daily Timer 59 Optional Components Hooking up to music - Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 51 Selecting the sound effect 51 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing 52 Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) ...... 53 Selecting the surround effect 53 Display Turning off the display - Power Saving Mode 53 Viewing information about the disc 54 Other Features Enhancing video game sound -
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 6
...* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of DVDs you try to play any other than those recorded in the following discs DVD VIDEOs Audio CDs VIDEO CDs Disc logo Contents Audio + Video Audio Audio + Video The "DVD VIDEO" logo is prohibited by software producers. video CD format - Depending on this system. If you can play the following formats: - HCD-RVXXXX DVD DECK RECEIVER...
...* Level 1/Level 2, or its extended format, Joliet • Data part of CD-Extras • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs * A logical format of DVDs you try to play any other than those recorded in the following discs DVD VIDEOs Audio CDs VIDEO CDs Disc logo Contents Audio + Video Audio Audio + Video The "DVD VIDEO" logo is prohibited by software producers. video CD format - Depending on this system. If you can play the following formats: - HCD-RVXXXX DVD DECK RECEIVER...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 13
... and select the video input so that you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as follows: NTSC y PAL Use the buttons on the color system of your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for Pan-American and European models) Set the color system to the unit, the picture image may differ. Each time you can use an optional S-video cable to connect the S VIDEO input jack...
... and select the video input so that you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as follows: NTSC y PAL Use the buttons on the color system of your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for Pan-American and European models) Set the color system to the unit, the picture image may differ. Each time you can use an optional S-video cable to connect the S VIDEO input jack...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 15
... enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound while playing a DVD. When you to place the woofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to turn on or off Switch the TV's video input Change the TV channels Adjust the volume of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. To Turn the TV on the system, then press DVD. TV VOL + or - Make sure that all discs are removed from the center of the...
... enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound while playing a DVD. When you to place the woofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to turn on or off Switch the TV's video input Change the TV channels Adjust the volume of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. To Turn the TV on the system, then press DVD. TV VOL + or - Make sure that all discs are removed from the center of the...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 28
... operation. 1 Press DVD. 2 Press DVD SETUP in step 3, you can reset all of Setup Display items, see pages 29 - 42. For details on pages 29 - 42 (except for "PARENTAL CONTROL") to the default settings. 28GB Tip If you select "RESET" in stop mode. You can make various adjustments to select the setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 Using the Setup Display By using...
... operation. 1 Press DVD. 2 Press DVD SETUP in step 3, you can reset all of Setup Display items, see pages 29 - 42. For details on pages 29 - 42 (except for "PARENTAL CONTROL") to the default settings. 28GB Tip If you select "RESET" in stop mode. You can make various adjustments to select the setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER. Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 Using the Setup Display By using...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 30
... with a wide mode function. Note Depending on the screen saver. • OFF: Turns off the screen saver. CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL: TRACK SELECTION AUTO OFF x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Except for PanAmerican and European models) Select the color system when you turn on and off the screen saver. If you play a CD for more than 15 minutes. Press any DVD-related button. • ON: Turns on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER...
... with a wide mode function. Note Depending on the screen saver. • OFF: Turns off the screen saver. CUSTOM SETUP VCD COLOR SYSTEM PARENTAL CONTROL: TRACK SELECTION AUTO OFF x VCD COLOR SYSTEM (Except for PanAmerican and European models) Select the color system when you turn on and off the screen saver. If you play a CD for more than 15 minutes. Press any DVD-related button. • ON: Turns on the DVD, "4:3 LETTER...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 31
... surround sound, set the parameters for CENTER, REAR and SUBWOOFER. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of channels when you cannot give priority to "AUTO", the language setting may be predetermined. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST TONE: To return to the same level. continued 31GB x SIZE When you do not connect center, rear speakers or sub woofer, or you move the rear speakers, set the size of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in the Setup Display...
... surround sound, set the parameters for CENTER, REAR and SUBWOOFER. Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and the balance of channels when you cannot give priority to "AUTO", the language setting may be predetermined. SPEAKER SETUP SIZE: DISTANCE: LEVEL: BALANCE: TEST TONE: To return to the same level. continued 31GB x SIZE When you do not connect center, rear speakers or sub woofer, or you move the rear speakers, set the size of channels, the system selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digital sound tracks in the Setup Display...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 32
... equal distance from your listening position, set in 0.2 meter (1 foot) steps. • REAR: Rear speaker distance can vary the level of each of other speakers, the sub woofer may output excessive sound. • When you move the speakers. 32GB Speaker settings (continued) REAR (except for MHC-RV600D) • YES: Normally select this position. • NONE: Select this when a sub woofer is not used. x LEVEL (except for easy adjustment. x DISTANCE (except for MHC-RV600D) The default...
... equal distance from your listening position, set in 0.2 meter (1 foot) steps. • REAR: Rear speaker distance can vary the level of each of other speakers, the sub woofer may output excessive sound. • When you move the speakers. 32GB Speaker settings (continued) REAR (except for MHC-RV600D) • YES: Normally select this position. • NONE: Select this when a sub woofer is not used. x LEVEL (except for easy adjustment. x DISTANCE (except for MHC-RV600D) The default...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 33
...). • REAR (0 step)*: Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (6 steps left or right). * except for MHC-RV600D x TEST TONE (except for the operation. DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers simultaneously. Be sure to set T.TONE to select "ON", then press ENTER. Adjusting the speaker volume and level Use the remote for MHC-RV600D) The speakers will hear the test tone from both...
...). • REAR (0 step)*: Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers (6 steps left or right). * except for MHC-RV600D x TEST TONE (except for the operation. DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers simultaneously. Be sure to set T.TONE to select "ON", then press ENTER. Adjusting the speaker volume and level Use the remote for MHC-RV600D) The speakers will hear the test tone from both...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 41
... turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your 4-digit password using the number buttons. 7 Press M or m repeatedly to the previous screen. The display for "STANDARD" appear. continued CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: PG13 STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. 41GB To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears. The Parental Control setting is selected. Playing a disc for "LEVEL" appear. To change the password...
... turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your 4-digit password using the number buttons. 7 Press M or m repeatedly to the previous screen. The display for "STANDARD" appear. continued CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: 4: PG13 STANDARD: USA CHANGE PASSWORD The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. 41GB To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears. The Parental Control setting is selected. Playing a disc for "LEVEL" appear. To change the password...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 53
... display disappears. setting the clock - changing the AM tuning interval (except for a 2ch source DVD. turning on the sub woofer. Press ON/OFF on the system by pressing the function buttons - Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND on the remote. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) You can use VOLUME (or VOL - Tip You can be canceled. To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off ) * "VIRTUAL" appears, but the sound...
... display disappears. setting the clock - changing the AM tuning interval (except for a 2ch source DVD. turning on the sub woofer. Press ON/OFF on the system by pressing the function buttons - Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND on the remote. Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) You can use VOLUME (or VOL - Tip You can be canceled. To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY while the system is off ) * "VIRTUAL" appears, but the sound...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 54
... panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal Play. Viewing information about the disc You can check the playing time and remaing time of the current track or that of titles*1 t Disc title*2 t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status 54GB Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: DVD Total number of the disc. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: DVD Elapsed playing time...
... panel display Press DISPLAY repeatedly during Normal Play. Viewing information about the disc You can check the playing time and remaing time of the current track or that of titles*1 t Disc title*2 t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status 54GB Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: DVD Total number of the disc. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: DVD Elapsed playing time...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 58
.... Deck B stands by selecting the DVD function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are playing. - To stop recording Press x. the singer's voice deviates from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON* repeatedly until TAPE A is being played. - Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Other Operations To Use VIDEO CDs or DVDs Cancel karaoke mode Adjust the microphone echo* Do this Turn on your voice through 5). Turn ECHO LEVEL to record (e.g., DVD). a duet is selected. 3 Press...
.... Deck B stands by selecting the DVD function and not playing a disc. • When high level sound signals are playing. - To stop recording Press x. the singer's voice deviates from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON* repeatedly until TAPE A is being played. - Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Other Operations To Use VIDEO CDs or DVDs Cancel karaoke mode Adjust the microphone echo* Do this Turn on your voice through 5). Turn ECHO LEVEL to record (e.g., DVD). a duet is selected. 3 Press...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 61
... audio and video output of the video game machine Amplifier or MD deck To the digital input jack of the digital component TV or projector To the component video input of the TV or projector Optional Components From the audio output of the optional video game machine to this system. Sub woofer* To the audio input of the connected component MD deck or VCR, etc. * MHC-RV900D and RV600D only A VIDEO INPUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the connected component MD deck...
... audio and video output of the video game machine Amplifier or MD deck To the digital input jack of the digital component TV or projector To the component video input of the TV or projector Optional Components From the audio output of the optional video game machine to this system. Sub woofer* To the audio input of the connected component MD deck or VCR, etc. * MHC-RV900D and RV600D only A VIDEO INPUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the connected component MD deck...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 62
..." function to "MD" for MHCRV900D, RV800D and RV600D, and "VIDEO" for MHC-GX90D. * VIDEO (MD) for North American model) Use audio cords (not supplied) to these jacks. You can then record digital audio from a connected component Listening to audio from this system. E SUB WOOFER OUT jack (MHC-RV900D and RV600D only) Use speaker cord (not supplied) to this system. Once you connect a VIDEO CD deck, set to "VIDEO". F DIGITAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the audio input of the optional digital component to connect the sub woofer...
..." function to "MD" for MHCRV900D, RV800D and RV600D, and "VIDEO" for MHC-GX90D. * VIDEO (MD) for North American model) Use audio cords (not supplied) to these jacks. You can then record digital audio from a connected component Listening to audio from this system. E SUB WOOFER OUT jack (MHC-RV900D and RV600D only) Use speaker cord (not supplied) to this system. Once you connect a VIDEO CD deck, set to "VIDEO". F DIGITAL OUT jack Use a digital optical cable (square, not supplied) to connect the audio input of the optional digital component to connect the sub woofer...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 64
... for MHC-GX90D), switch to "MD" function (see step 8 of "Hooking up to the MD (VIDEO) (or VIDEO (MD)) jacks is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on the remote). • The headphones are connected correctly and firmly. Move the stereo system away from the component connected to music" on page 59 and "Timer-recording radio programs" on page 50. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord...
... for MHC-GX90D), switch to "MD" function (see step 8 of "Hooking up to the MD (VIDEO) (or VIDEO (MD)) jacks is no sound. • Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on the remote). • The headphones are connected correctly and firmly. Move the stereo system away from the component connected to music" on page 59 and "Timer-recording radio programs" on page 50. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
Page 65
... center speaker. (except for MHC-RV600D) • Depending on the disc, you play . • The disc is not lying flat in Program or Shuffle Play mode. There is no sound from the TV set once, then turn it on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set . The disc will not play a DVD that does not have sub woofer output recorded. Playback starts automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. continued Troubleshooting...
... center speaker. (except for MHC-RV600D) • Depending on the disc, you play . • The disc is not lying flat in Program or Shuffle Play mode. There is no sound from the TV set once, then turn it on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set . The disc will not play a DVD that does not have sub woofer output recorded. Playback starts automatically. • The DVD features an auto playback function. continued Troubleshooting...
Marketing Specifications
Page 1
...; 6 Preset Game EQ Settings (ADVENTURE, ARCADE, RACING) Inputs and Outputs • Game Sync™ Mixing with 5" Woofer • Color Fluorescent Display Audio Features • Dolby® Digital, dts® Dolby® Pro Logic®, MP3 Decoding • MP3 Playback - Product Information MHC-GX90D DVD Shelf System KEY FEATURES • 3-Disc DVD/CD Changer • Front Speakers: 60 Watts Per Channel x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz-10Hz, 10% THD) • Center Speaker: 40 Watts Per Channel x 1 (8 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) • Rear Speakers: 25 Watts Per Channel x 2 (6 ohms...
...; 6 Preset Game EQ Settings (ADVENTURE, ARCADE, RACING) Inputs and Outputs • Game Sync™ Mixing with 5" Woofer • Color Fluorescent Display Audio Features • Dolby® Digital, dts® Dolby® Pro Logic®, MP3 Decoding • MP3 Playback - Product Information MHC-GX90D DVD Shelf System KEY FEATURES • 3-Disc DVD/CD Changer • Front Speakers: 60 Watts Per Channel x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz-10Hz, 10% THD) • Center Speaker: 40 Watts Per Channel x 1 (8 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) • Rear Speakers: 25 Watts Per Channel x 2 (6 ohms...
Marketing Specifications
Page 2
...8226; Instruction Manual • Remote Commander® Remote Control RM-RV215 • Batteries AA x 2 • AM Loop Antenna • FM Lead Antenna • Video Cable x 1 • Speaker Pads x 14 • Rear Speaker Cord x 2 ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. dts is prohibited. Product Information MHC-GX90D DVD Shelf System ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Speaker Overview Amplifier Section • Front Speakers: 60W x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz - 10Hz, 10% THD) • Center Speaker: 45W x 1 (8 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) • Rear Speakers: 40W x 2 (6 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) • Subwoofer...
...8226; Instruction Manual • Remote Commander® Remote Control RM-RV215 • Batteries AA x 2 • AM Loop Antenna • FM Lead Antenna • Video Cable x 1 • Speaker Pads x 14 • Rear Speaker Cord x 2 ©2002 Sony Electronics Inc. dts is prohibited. Product Information MHC-GX90D DVD Shelf System ADDITIONAL FEATURES Specifications Speaker Overview Amplifier Section • Front Speakers: 60W x 2 (6 ohms, 120Hz - 10Hz, 10% THD) • Center Speaker: 45W x 1 (8 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) • Rear Speakers: 40W x 2 (6 ohms, 1kHz, 10% THD) • Subwoofer...