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MHC-RG595/RG495/RG295.GB.2-899-690-14(1)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or 

electric shock, do not expose this 

apparatus to rain or moisture.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of 

the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, 

curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on 

the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place 

objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the 

apparatus.
Install this system so that the power cord can be 

unplugged from the wall socket immediately in 

the event of trouble.

Do not install the appliance in a confined 

space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall 

not be exposed to excessive heat such as 

sunshine, fire or the like.

This appliance 

is classified 

as a CLASS 1 

LASER product. 

This marking is 

located on the rear 

exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery 

with general house waste, 

dispose of it correctly as 

chemical waste.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN 

THE UNITED KINGDOM

A moulded plug complying with BS1363 is 

fitted to this equipment for your safety and 

convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to 

be replaced, a fuse of the same rating as the 

supplied one and approved by ASTA or BSI to 

BS1362, (i.e., marked with   or   mark) must 

be used.
If the plug supplied with this equipment has a 

detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the fuse 

cover after you change the fuse. Never use the 

plug without the fuse cover. If you should lose 

the fuse cover, please contact your nearest Sony 

service station.

  Disposal of Old Electrical & 

Electronic Equipment  

(Applicable in the European 

Union and other European 

countries with separate 

collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging 

indicates that this product shall not be treated 

as household waste. Instead it shall be handed 

over to the applicable collection point for 

the recycling of electrical and electronic 

equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed 

of correctly, you will help prevent potential 

negative consequences for the environment and 

human health, which could otherwise be caused 

by inappropriate waste handling of this product. 

The recycling of materials will help to conserve 

natural resources. For more detailed information 

about recycling of this product, please contact 

your local Civic Office, your household 

waste disposal service or the shop where you 

purchased the product.

Applicable accessories:  Remote commander

The manufacturer of this product is Sony 

Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku 

Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized 

Representative for EMC and product safety 

is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger 

Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any 

service or guarantee matters please refer to the 

addresses given in separate service or guarantee 

documents.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which 

mates DVD recorded material on one side 

with digital audio material on the other side. 

However, since the audio material side does not 

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, 

playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Music discs encoded with 

copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that 

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. 

Recently, various music discs encoded with 

copyright protection technologies are marketed 

by some record companies. Please be aware 

that among those discs, there are some that do 

not conform to the CD standard and may not be 

playable by this product.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and 

patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and 

Thomson.

Summary of Contents for MHC-RG295

Page 1: ...2 899 690 14 1 Mini Hi Fi Component System 2007 Sony Corporation MHC RG595 RG495 RG295 Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ... on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate ...

Page 3: ...selector 2 Make sure that the 13 A 3 pin plug Type BF is securely attached to the power cord The 13 A 3 pin plug is attached when shipped from the factory For AC 127 V wall sockets 1 Make the appropriate voltage setting on the system only for models with a voltage selector 2 Remove the 13 A 3 pin plug using a screwdriver 3 Attach the supplied parallel blade plug Type A ...

Page 4: ...dio 12 Playing a tape 13 Using optional audio components 14 Adjusting the sound 14 Changing the display 15 Other Operations Creating your own CD program Program Play 16 Presetting radio stations 17 Recording onto a tape CD Synchro recording Manual recording 18 Creating your own sound effect 19 Using the Timers 19 Others Troubleshooting 21 Messages 23 Precautions 24 Specifications 26 ...

Page 5: ...D function TUNER BAND button page 12 Press to select the TUNER function Press to select FM or AM reception mode Unit TAPE A B button page 13 Remote TAPE button page 13 Press to select the TAPE function Press to select TAPE A or TAPE B AUDIO IN button page 14 Press to select the AUDIO IN function FUNCTION button Press to select the function SUBWOOFER indicator MHC RG595 RG495 only page 14 Lights up...

Page 6: ...ss to select a track or file Unit TUNING button page 12 Remote tuning button page 12 Press to tune in the desired station select folder button page 11 Press to select a folder on an MP3 disc rewind fast forward button page 11 13 Press to find a point in a track or file MULTI JOG dial go back go forward tuning page 11 19 Turn to select a track or file Turn to tune in the desired station Same as the but...

Page 7: ...1 Press to select a disc Remote sensor page 21 CLOCK TIMER SELECT button page 20 CLOCK TIMER SET button page 10 19 Press to set the clock and the timers REPEAT FM MODE button page 11 12 Press to listen to a disc a single track or file repeatedly Press to select the FM reception mode monaural or stereo Battery compartment lid page 10 CLEAR button page 16 Press to delete a pre programmed track TUNER ...

Page 8: ...subwoofer Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers and subwoofer to prevent slipping Front speaker for all models Subwoofer for MHC RG495 Subwoofer for MHC RG595 When carrying this system 1 Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism 2 Press CD to select the CD function 3 Hold down on the unit and press on the unit until STANDBY appears 4 After LOCK appears unplug the ...

Page 9: ...l power line voltage Connect the power cord to a wall socket The demonstration appears in the display If the plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor Saudi Arabian model 120 127 V Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception and then set up the antenna Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords to avoid...

Page 10: ... remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion Setting the clock 1 Press on standby to turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET If the current mode 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 Use the same procedure to set the minutes When you turn off the system after setting ...

Page 11: ...r on an MP3 disc Select a track or file or turn the MULTI JOG dial on the unit Find a point in a track or file Hold down during playback and release the button at the desired point Select Repeat Play REPEAT repeatedly until REP or REP1 appears Select a disc DISC SKIP or DISC 1 3 on the unit in stop mode Switch to CD function from other function DISC 1 3 on the unit Automatic Source Selection Exchang...

Page 12: ...e noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Notes on playing multisession discs If the disc begins with a CD DA or MP3 session it is recognized as a CD DA or MP3 disc and playback continues until another session is encountered A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD DA audio disc Listening to the radio 1 Select FM or AM Press TUNER BAND repeatedly 2 Select the tuning mode Press...

Page 13: ...e unit again to close the cassette holder 3 Start playback Press or on the unit Do not eject the tape during playback or recording as this may cause irreparable damage to the tape and cassette holder 4 Adjust the volume Press VOLUME or turn the VOLUME control on the unit Other operation To Press Pause playback or on the unit To resume play press the button again Stop playback Rewind or fast forwar...

Page 14: ...g the sound To add a sound effect To Press Reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound GROOVE on the unit repeatedly until GROOVE appears Set the surround effect SURROUND on the unit repeatedly until SURR appears Select the preset sound effect EQ repeatedly To cancel press EQ repeatedly until EQ OFF appears To turn on the subwoofer MHC RG595 RG495 only Press SUBWOOFER on the unit repeatedl...

Page 15: ...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 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 informat...

Page 16: ...ted track or file 5 Press ENTER to add the track or file to the program appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD or when you select an MP3 file 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional tracks or files up to a total of 25 tracks or files 7 To play your program of tracks or files press The program remains available until you open the disc tray To play the same program again...

Page 17: ...he remote to preset stations 1 Tune in the desired station see Listening to the radio page 12 2 Press TUNER MEMORY Preset number 3 Press repeatedly to select your desired preset number If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number the station is replaced by the new stations 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM ...

Page 18: ...e repeatedly to select and then press repeatedly to select the desired folder To record only your favorite CD tracks or MP3 files in your desired order perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own CD program page 16 For Manual Recording Select the desired source to record 3 Set deck B to stand by for recording For CD Synchro Recording Press CD SYNC For Manual Recording Press REC PAUSE START 4 Start re...

Page 19: ...timer functions You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Rec Timer at the same time If you use either with the Sleep Timer the Sleep Timer has priority Sleep Timer You can fall asleep to music This function works even if the clock is not set Press SLEEP repeatedly If you select AUTO the system automatically turns off after the current disc or tape stops or in 100 minutes Do not select AUTO ...

Page 20: ...Load a recordable tape into deck B The display shows the timer settings 7 Press to turn off the system The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time If the system is on at the preset time the Play Timer and the Rec Timer will not play or record To activate or check the timer again Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT press repeatedly until PLAY SELECT or REC SELECT appears and then press ENTER To canc...

Page 21: ...e system away from sources of noise Connect the system to a different wall socket Install a noise filter available separately to the power cord The remote does not function Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit and position the unit away from fluorescent lights Point the remote at the system s sensor Move the remote closer to the system CD MP3 player The sound ski...

Page 22: ...er by using the CD power management function By default CD power is turned on You cannot change the setting in Power Saving Mode Use buttons on the unit to turn off CD player power 1 Press CD to select the CD function 2 Press to turn off the system 3 After STANDBY stops flashing press while holding down CD POWER OFF appears With CD player power turned off disc access time is increased To turn on CD...

Page 23: ...e reached the end of the disc while pressing during playback or pause PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE during playback READING The system is reading information of the disc Some buttons are not available SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer when the clock is not set SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer ...

Page 24: ...ources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Completely disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall socket mains if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time When unplugging the unit al...

Page 25: ...powder or solvent such as thinner benzine or alcohol To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break off the cassette s overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated Break off the cassette tab To later reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape About a tape longer than 90 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not re...

Page 26: ...erence 155 W 155 W per channel at 6 1 kHz 10 THD Subwoofer RMS output power reference 155 W at 6 80 Hz 10 THD MHC RG295 The following are measured at AC 120 127 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power output rated 95 W 95 W at 6 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 155 W 155 W per channel at 6 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs AUDIO IN stereo mini jack voltage 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms Outputs PHONES stereo mini jack acce...

Page 27: ...ker SS RG595 for MHC RG495 Speaker system 3 way 3 unit bass reflex type Speaker units Subwoofer 13 cm cone type Woofer 13 cm cone type Tweeter 5 cm horn type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 220 360 235 mm Mass Approx 3 8 kg net per speaker Subwoofer SS WG495 for MHC RG495 Speaker system Bass reflex type Speaker units Woofer 20 cm cone type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d A...

Page 28: ...0 5 W in Power Saving Mode MHC RG495 245 watts 0 5 W in Power Saving Mode MHC RG295 185 watts 0 5 W in Power Saving Mode Other models MHC RG495 245 watts 0 5 W in Power Saving Mode MHC RG295 200 watts 0 5 W in Power Saving Mode Dimensions w h d excl speakers Approx 280 328 412 3 mm Mass excl speakers European model MHC RG595 Approx 9 5 kg MHC RG495 Approx 9 5 kg MHC RG295 Approx 9 3 kg Other model...

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