Sony MHC-GTR33 Operating Instructions Manual Download

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About this manual

The instructions in this manual are for
models MHC-GTR88, MHC-GTR77,
MHC-GTR66H, MHC-GTR55 and
MHC-GTR33.
In this manual, the MHC-GTR88 is used
for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise.

The MHC-GTR88 consists of:

– Unit

HCD-GTR88

– Speaker System

• Front speakers

SS-GTR88

• Satellite speakers

SS-RSR88

• Subwoofers

SS-WGR88

The MHC-GTR77 consists of:

– Unit

HCD-GTR77

– Speaker System

• Front speakers

SS-GTR77

• Satellite speakers

SS-RSR77

• Subwoofers

SS-WGR77

The MHC-GTR66H consists of:

– Unit

HCD-GTR66

– Speaker System

• Front speakers

SS-GTR66H

The MHC-GTR55 consists of:

– Unit

HCD-GTR55

– Speaker System

• Front speakers

SS-GTR55

• Subwoofer

SS-WGR55

The MHC-GTR33 consists of:

– Unit

HCD-GTR33

– Speaker System

• Front speakers

SS-GTR33

• Subwoofer

SS-WGR33

Summary of Contents for MHC-GTR33

Page 1: ...g NORMAN PDF only GB GB01COV fm masterpage Right 2010 Sony Corporation model name MHC GTR88 4 165 654 71 1 GB 4 165 654 71 1 Mini HI FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR66H MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 ...

Page 2: ...t is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the...

Page 3: ...tions in this manual are for models MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR66H MHC GTR55 and MHC GTR33 In this manual the MHC GTR88 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise The MHC GTR88 consists of Unit HCD GTR88 Speaker System Front speakers SS GTR88 Satellite speakers SS RSR88 Subwoofers SS WGR88 The MHC GTR77 consists of Unit HCD GTR77 Speaker System Front speakers SS GTR77 Satellite spea...

Page 4: ... 20 Transferring onto an USB device 21 Listening to music of an USB device 26 Playing a tape 29 Using optional audio components 30 Adjusting the sound 30 Changing the display 31 Creating your own program 33 Program Play Presetting radio stations 34 Recording onto a tape 35 Creating your own sound effect 36 Singing along 37 Using the Timers 37 Troubleshooting 40 Messages 46 Precautions 48 Specifica...

Page 5: ...shared_Chinmeng NORMAN PDF only GB GB04PLA fm masterpage Right Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the unit but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names Unit Front view Continued l ...

Page 6: ... change the display subwoofer level USB and MP3 BOOSTER settings For MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only E REC TIMER page 38 Press to set the Recording Timer F Remote sensor page 41 G OPERATION DIAL page 18 24 27 30 31 34 36 38 Turn to select a setting in the OPTIONS menu Turn to select a track file or folder H select folder page 18 27 33 Press to select a folder NX play pause page 18 26 ...

Page 7: ...port page 23 24 26 27 28 43 Connect an optional USB device L DISC 1 3 page 18 33 35 Press to select a disc Press to switch to the CD function from other function M Disc tray page 13 18 21 22 41 46 N PHONES jack page 40 45 Connect the headphones O MIC jack page 37 40 Connect an optional microphone MIC LEVEL page 37 40 Turn to adjust the microphone volume P USB B page 21 24 26 28 33 Press to select ...

Page 8: ... Tape deck wj For African and Pan Asian models only z record page 35 Press to record onto a tape B play page 29 35 Press to start tape playback The B button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system m M rewind fast forward page 29 Press to rewind fast forward a tape x Z stop eject page 29 35 Press to stop tape playback Press to insert or eject a tape X pause pa...

Page 9: ...ck x stop page 18 20 23 27 Press to stop playback F ENTER page 17 33 38 Press to enter the settings G DISC SKIP USB SELECT page 18 23 28 33 Press to select a disc Press to select the USB device connected to the USB A or B port H select folder page 18 27 33 Press to select a folder I VOLUME page 18 20 26 29 30 38 Press to adjust the volume The VOLUME button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as ...

Page 10: ...fm masterpage Left Hooking up the system securely For MHC GTR88 MHC GTR66H only MHC GTR88 only 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker right 4 To front speaker left 5 To satellite speaker right 6 To satellite speaker left 7 To subwoofer right 8 To subwoofer left Getting Started ...

Page 11: ... fm masterpage Right For MHC GTR77 MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only MHC GTR77 only 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To front speaker right 4 To front speaker left 5 To satellite speaker right 6 To satellite speaker left 7 To subwoofer right 8 To subwoofer left 9 To subwoofer MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only Continued l ...

Page 12: ...it as follow For MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 only For MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only Example Notes Be sure to use only the supplied speakers Be sure to connect the speakers securely and correctly When connecting speaker cords insert the connector straight into the terminals D VOLTAGE SELECTOR For models equipped with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage Dep...

Page 13: ...For MHC GTR66H MHC GTR33 only Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping Using the remote Attaching the speaker pads When carrying the unit Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism Use the buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the system 2 Press CD 3 Press Z OPEN CLOS...

Page 14: ...t speaker left C Front speaker right D Satellite speaker left E Satellite speaker right F Subwoofer left G Subwoofer right H Subwoofer For MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 only For MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position MHC GTR88 only MHC GTR77 only MHC GTR66H only There are 2 ways to place the front speakers Example 1 Example 2 Note Place the s...

Page 15: ...e a party environment we recommend that you install your speakers using Line Array Speaker System Line Array Speaker System provides a wide sound space that suitable for large room like a hall 1 Attach the supplied speaker pads for subwoofer and satellite speaker as shown below to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping Subwoofer Satellite Speaker Installing the Line Array Speaker...

Page 16: ...ght speaker Make sure the catcher holes of the satellite right speaker is inserted to the pins of the Spacer B 6 Check that both the front right and satellite right speaker horn are at the same side Make sure the horns are near to the unit Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and satellite right speaker to horizontal position 7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to install another subwoofer front left speaker...

Page 17: ... meter away from the unit Setting the clock You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode Use the buttons on the remote for this operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET If PLAY SET appears on the display press repeatedly to select CLOCK SET and then press ENTER 3 Press repeatedly to set the hour and then press ENTER 4 Press repeatedly to set the minutes and then press ENT...

Page 18: ...ns Basic Operations To Do this Pause playback Press NX or X on the remote To resume play press the button again Stop playback Press x Select a folder on an MP3 disc Press repeatedly Select a track or file Press m or M or on the remote repeatedly during playback For AUDIO CD you can also turn OPERATION DIAL then press ENTER TRACK SEARCH Find a point in a track or file1 Hold down m or M orm Mon the ...

Page 19: ... file name and start playback the MP3 file TRACK SEARCH 1 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the folder you want then press ENTER or NX 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the file you want then press ENTER or NX To return to the parent folder press RETURN Switch to CD function from another source and start playback automatically Press one of the DISC 1 3 buttons Automatically Source Selection Exchange oth...

Page 20: ...orded in later sessions can also be played back If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD format only the first session will be played back Listening to the radio Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO lights up in the display 3 Press You can also use TUNING on the unit Scanning stops automatica...

Page 21: ...ress FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until MONO lights up in the display There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Transferring onto an USB device You can transfer music from a sound source to an optional USB device by connecting it to the B port on the unit The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3 For transferring from USB A to USB B you can also transfer W...

Page 22: ...USB device stop automatically You can easily transfer the track or MP3 file that is currently being played back onto an USB device 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the B port on the unit page 21 2 Press CD then load the disc you want to transfer on the disc tray 3 Select the track or MP3 file you want to transfer then start playback 4 Press REC TO USB B while the selected track or MP3 file i...

Page 23: ...When a new MP3 file is created transferring is disabled for the time being Tips If distortion happen during transferring reduce the microphone level A new MP3 file is created automatically after approximately 1 hour of transferring Transferring stops automatically when you change the function or tuner band You can easily transfer the audio files from an USB device to another USB device 1 Connect a...

Page 24: ... display PUSH ENTER appears in the display USB lights up for African and Pan Asian models only 5 Press ENTER Transferring starts from the beginning of the file when DON T REMOVE appears in the display When the transferring is completed the audio file continues to play When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone or when transferring music from this system to the mobile phone you can s...

Page 25: ...gned serially thereafter 5 A new file is transferred in the REC1 CD or REC1 MP3 folder each time REC1 CD or REC1 MP3 Transferring is performed Notes Do not connect the system and the USB device through an USB hub When transferring from an AUDIO CD the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files When transferring from an MP3 disc MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original MP3...

Page 26: ...ou cannot eject the disc select another disc track or file pause playback or find a point in the track or file during CD USB Synchronized Transfer or REC1 Transferring When playing files on the USB device right after USB transfer the first recorded file on the device is played back Depending on the transferring method the transferring progress shown on the display may vary 1 track file folder For ...

Page 27: ... again Stop playback Press x To resume playback press NX or N on the remote 1 To cancel resume play press x twice and check that RESUME disappears from the display Select a folder Press repeatedly To Do this Select a file Press m or M or on the remote repeatedly Search for an audio file by its folder name and file name and start playback the audio file TRACK SEARCH 1 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select ...

Page 28: ...unctions provided in a connected USB device The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player Be sure to turn off the system before removing the USB device Removing the USB device while the system is turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device To Do this Select USB device Press USB A to select the USB device which is connected to the A ...

Page 29: ...bility with all MP3 AAC or WMA encoding writing softwares recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all You cannot erase audio files and folders in shuffle play mode or program play mode If the folder to be erased does not contain MP3 AAC WMA files or contains sub folders these are not erased Playing...

Page 30: ...OSTER effect is activated To turn on the subwoofer For MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights up If you later disconnect the subwoofer repeat the procedure until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights off The volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers To Do this Reinforce the bass and create a more p...

Page 31: ... subwoofer level in 4 levels 0 dB 4 dB 7 dB 10 dB To exit the OPTIONS menu press OPTIONS Changing the display 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want ILLUM Change the power illuminator pattern around MASTER VOLUME M BACKLIGHT Meter backlight Change the Meter Backlight pattern MTR POINTER Meter pointer Change the Meter Pointer pattern DISPLAY Front panel display Change the...

Page 32: ...also view the title artist and album information that is stored in the files Notes on the display information Characters that cannot be displayed appear as _ The following are not display correctly elapsed playing time of an audio 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 ID3 tag info...

Page 33: ...unction Press USB A B or USB SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select the optional USB device connected on A or B port 4 For audio files Press repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display To program all the audio files in the selected folder process to step 6 5 Select a track or file to program Press m or M or on the remote repeatedly until the track or file number you want appears...

Page 34: ...utes you have programmed an audio file the current disc is DATA CD or USB Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number Use the buttons on the remote for this operation 1 Tune in the station you want see Listening to the radio page 20 2 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number flashes in the display The stati...

Page 35: ...e CD tracks or MP3 files in the order you want perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own program page 33 When programming make sure the playing times do not exceed the length of one side of the tape For Manual Recording and Sound Mixing Press the function button to select the source except tape you want to record When recording from a disc or USB device press NX or N on the remote to start playbac...

Page 36: ...ther frequency bands and surround effect 4 Press ENTER A user equalizer number flashes in the display 5 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select a user equalizer number 1 3 you want to store the equalizer Select EXIT to cancel storing 6 Press ENTER This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you selected in step 5 The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replac...

Page 37: ...ect the microphone from the MIC jack on the unit Using the Timers The system offers three timer functions You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Recording Timer at the same time If you use either with the Sleep Timer the Sleep Timer has priority You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music This function works even if the clock is not set Pre...

Page 38: ...cedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playing or transferring 6 Select the sound source or prepare the USB device Play Timer Press repeatedly until the sound source you want appears and then press ENTER The display shows the timer settings Recording Timer Connect a transferable USB device to the B port on the unit The display shows the timer settings 7 Press 1 to turn off the system To set t...

Page 39: ...ting Start over from step 1 Tips The system turns on before the preset time If the system is turned on at the preset time or if STANDBY flashes in the display the Play Timer and the Recording Timer will not play or transfer The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually The volume is reduced to minimum during the Recording Timer The Recording Timer is canceled autom...

Page 40: ...not set Set the clock page 17 A power failure has occurred Set the clock page 17 and timer settings page 37 again There is no sound Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise or press VOLUME repeatedly on the remote The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack Check the speaker connections page 12 There is no audio output during Recording Timer There is no microphone sound Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise or pre...

Page 41: ...ossible Check that the speakers are connected securely and correctly The source being played back is monaural MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR55 MHC GTR33 only There is no sound from the subwoofer s Adjust the subwoofer level on the unit to the appropriate level Check that the subwoofer s is are connected securely and correctly to the unit MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 only There is no sound from the satellite s...

Page 42: ...t cannot be played back The MP3 files take a longer time to play back than others After the system reads all the files on the disc playback may take more time than usual if the number of folders or files on the disc is very large the folder and file organization structure is very complex The folder name track name file name and ID3 tag characters do not appear properly Use a disc that conforms to ...

Page 43: ... the USB device may be broken Refer to operating instruction of the USB device on how to deal with this problem Are you using a supported USB device If you connect an unsupported USB device the following problems may occur See Compatible USB devices with this system page 54 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this system Playbac...

Page 44: ...m and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Connect the supported USB device page 54 Press NX or N on the remote to start play Play does not start from the first file Set the play mode to normal play mode page 19 28 Audio file cannot be played back MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back Some AAC files may not be played back correctly WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless ...

Page 45: ...avoid picking up noise Connect a commercially available external antenna Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand Turn off nearby electrical equipment A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until MONO disappears from the display Meter Meter pointer does not move MHC GTR88 MHC GTR77 MHC GTR66H MHC GTR...

Page 46: ...ame time COLD RESET appears in the display All user configured settings such as preset radio stations timer and the clock are reset to factory setting Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation Disc Tape Timer LOCKED The disc tray does not open Contact your nearest Sony dealer NO DISC There is no disc on the disc tray or you have loaded a disc that c...

Page 47: ...USB device is not connected NO MEMORY External device is not inserted in mobile phone NO STEP All of the programmed steps have been erased NO TRACK No playable file is loaded in the system NOT IN USE You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited NOT SUPPORTED An unsupported USB device is connected or the USB device is connected through an USB hub OVE...

Page 48: ...f it is not going to be used for an extended period of time When unplugging the unit always grip the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid get into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position ...

Page 49: ...he tape heads Use a demagnetizing tape available separately after every 20 to 30 hours of use Failure to demagnetize the tape heads can cause an increase in noise a loss of high frequency sound and an inability to completely erase tapes For details refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing tape For African and Pan Asian models only Specifications Amplifier section MHC GTR88 Brazilian model on...

Page 50: ...185 W 185 W at 4 Ω 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 350 W 350 W per channel at 4 Ω 1 kHz 10 THD MHC GTR55 The following are measured at Mexican model AC 127 V 60 Hz Other models AC 120 V 220 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Front Speaker Power Output rated 110 W 110 W at 6 Ω 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 240 W 240 W per channel at 6 Ω 1 kHz Subwoofer RMS output power reference 240 W 6 Ω 100 Hz MHC ...

Page 51: ...put is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7 mm aperture Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 88 dB Tape deck section For African and Pan Asian models only Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section ...

Page 52: ...er system 1 way 1 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer 250 mm cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 390 mm 365 mm 325 mm Mass Approx 7 6 kg For MHC GTR77 Front speaker SS GTR77 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 200 mm cone type Tweeter 40 mm cone type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 250 mm 395 mm 330 mm Mass Approx 6 3 kg net per s...

Page 53: ...e type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 318 mm 395 mm 335 mm Mass Approx 7 6 kg For MHC GTR33 Front speaker SS GTR33 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 160 mm cone type Tweeter 40 mm cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 237 mm 361 mm 210 mm Mass Approx 3 0 kg net per speaker Subwoofer SS WGR33 Subwoofer system 1 way 1 driver Bass reflex ...

Page 54: ...TR88 only 12 MHC GTR66H only 8 MHC GTR33 only 12 Speaker cords MHC GTR66H only 2 Spacer A MHC GTR88 only 2 Spacer B MHC GTR88 only 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Compatible USB devices with this system You can use the following Sony USB devices and Sony Ericsson mobile phone on this system Verified Sony USB device Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone Product name M...

Page 55: ...transfer from the USB device to this system Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned on While the mobile phone is connected to this system do not insert or detach the memory card When connecting to this system set the data transfer mode of your mobile phone to File Transfer Mass Storage For details refer to the operating instruction supplied...

Page 56: ...Printed in Malaysia model name MHC GTR88 4 165 654 71 1 GB filename D shared_Chinmeng NORMAN PDF only GB GB090BPG fm masterpage Left ...

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