has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

Table of Contents

How to use this manual.. 4 Playable discs.. 4

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.. 18 Using the sub woofer.. 18 (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) Selecting the sound effect. 18 Selecting the surround effect. 19 Enhancing video game sound.. 19 Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other sound source.. 19 Game Mixing

Getting Started

Hooking up the system.. 6 Setting the clock.. 8

CD/MP3 Play

Loading a disc... 9 Playing a disc.. 9 Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing repeatedly.. 11 Repeat Play Creating your own program. 12 Program Play
Falling asleep to music.. 20 Sleep Timer Waking up to music.. 20 Daily Timer Timer recording radio programs. 21
Presetting radio stations. 13 Listening to the radio.. 14 Preset Tuning Manual Tuning Using the Radio Data System (RDS). 15 (European model only)

Display

Turning off the display.. 22 Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display.. 23 Changing the Power illuminator. 24 (MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only)

Tape Play

Loading a tape.. 16 Playing a tape.. 16

Tape Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape.. 17 CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually.. 17 Manual Recording

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components. 25

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.. 26 Messages.. 28

Additional Information

Precautions.. 29 Specifications.. 30 List of button locations and reference pages.. 35

How to use this manual

This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Discs that this system cannot play
CD-ROMs CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: music CD format MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660*1 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet*2, Romeo*2 or Multi Session*3 A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.
Functions that can be used with audio CDs Functions that can be used with MP3
MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are the models used for illustration purposes.
A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Standard Organization) Up to 31 characters can be displayed. Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. Mixed CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session.

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo Contents

Audio CDs

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files*)
* MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or the disc condition. Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drivers characteristics. CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been finalized (processing to allow play by a normal CD player) cannot be played. CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session are not supported. The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extender.MP3. Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the extender.MP3 may result in noise or malfunction. With formats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly. The following discs take a longer time to start playback. a disc recorded with complicated tree structure. a disc recorded in Multi Session. a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc).
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.
Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session
If the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered. If the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback continues until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered. The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc. A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 5 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

FM lead antenna Sub woofer speaker*

Front speaker (right)

Front speaker (left)
* MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only

1 Connect the speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion
2 Connect the sub woofer speaker. (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only)
Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack as shown below.

SUB WOOFER OUT jack

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack
3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.
5 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor).
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

e E e E

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
4 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your systems VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings.
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX45/GX25/RG440S/RG310 and MHCRG220

* Saudi Arabian model: V

continued
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) for MHCGX35 and MHC-RG330 Sub woofer (4) for MHC-GX45 and MHCRG440S

Setting the clock 5 6

Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press. or > repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER. Press. or > repeatedly to set the minute. Press ENTER.

When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism.
The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

Make sure that all discs are removed from the system. Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Unplug the power cord.
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press. or > to select CLOCK SET, then press ENTER. Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6 above.
Placing the Sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only)
Since the human ear cannot detect the direction and position where the bass sound being reproduced by a subwoofer (below 150 Hz) comes from, you can place the subwoofer wherever you like in your room. To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Always place the subwoofer vertically, keeping it a few centimeters away from the wall. If the subwoofer is placed in the center of a room, the bass could be extremely weakened. This is due to the influence of the standing wave of the room. If this happens, move the subwoofer away from the center of the room or eliminate the cause of the standing wave, by placing a bookshelf against the wall, etc.

Playing a disc

Normal Play/Shuffle Play CD/MP3 Play

Loading a disc 1 2

Press Z on the unit. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray.
This system lets you play audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models).
Example: When a disc is loaded
Disc tray number Track number
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tray.
Press Z on the unit again to close the disc tray.

Disc indicator

Playing time

Press CD.

Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction. Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction.
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Pause Select a track Select an album of MP3*1 Find a point in a track*2 Select a disc in stop mode Switch to CD function from another source Exchange other discs while playing Remove a disc *1

Playing repeatedly

Repeat Play CD/MP3 Play
You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc. MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHCGX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models).

Using the display window

Press REPEAT until REP or REP1 appears.
REP: For all the tracks on the disc up to five times. REP1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both REP and REP1 disappear.
You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time. When you select REP1, that track is repeated endlessly until REP1 is canceled.
Creating your own program

Program Play

Program additional discs or tracks.

To program Repeat steps

Other discs Other tracks on the same disc Other tracks on other discs

3 and and to 5

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 17). MP3 audio tracks cannot be played on MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models).

Program Play starts.

Cancel Program Play Clear a track from the end
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until PGM disappears. Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Press CD. Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until PGM appears. Press D.SKIP (or DISC or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select a disc.
To program all the tracks on a disc at once, proceed to step 5 with AL displayed.
Press. or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press N. However, the program is cleared when you open the disc tray. . appears when the total CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track whose number is 21 or over, or when you select an MP3 audio track.
When programming an MP3, press ALBUM or + to select album, then press. or > repeatedly until the desired track number appears.
Disc tray number Selected track number
Total playing time (including selected track)

Press ENTER.

The track is programmed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time.

Press TUNER MEMORY.

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press PRESET /+ (or. or > on the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset station.

Preset number Frequency

You cannot change the AM tuning interval in the Power Saving Mode.
The preset stations are retained for about a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To improve the reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna.
Listening to non-preset radio station

Manual Tuning

Using the Radio Data System (RDS)

(European model only)

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press TUNING /+ (or m or M+ on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.
What is the Radio Data System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. RDS is available only on FM stations.*
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE or STEREO/MONO* repeatedly until MONO appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press and hold TUNING /+ (or m or M+ on the unit). The frequency indication changes and scanning stops when the system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning). To record the radio programs, use manual recording (page 17). * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)
RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak. * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor do they provide the same types of services. If you are not familiar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area.

Receiving RDS broadcasts

Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display.
To check the RDS information
Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Effect status
* If the RDS broadcast is not properly received, the station name may not appear in the display.

Mixing video game sound with other sound source

Game Mixing

Select the desired source sound. Press GAME MIXING on the unit.
Enhancing video game sound

Game Sync

You need to connect a video game machine (see Hooking up optional components on page 25).
Each time you press the button, the level of the game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW t MIXING MID t MIXING HIGH t MIXING OFF
Press GAME (MD) or GAME*.
If you start recording while Game Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING on the unit after step 3 of Recording on a tape manually on page 17, and then press REC PAUSE/START on the unit to start the recording.
In the standby mode, the system automatically turns on. The GAME EQ is automatically selected. These operations cannot be performed in the Power Saving Mode.
The GAME MIXING indicator lights up while Game Mixing is activated. Once Game Mixing is activated, it will remain active while the power is on even if the source sound is changed.

Waking up to music

Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see Setting the clock on page 8).

Falling asleep to music

Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music.

Press SLEEP.

Prepare the sound source you want to play.
Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t t 10MIN t OFF
* The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or after the current disc or tape finishes playing.
CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see Creating your own program on page 12). Tape: Load a tape. Tuner: Tune in the preset radio station (see Listening to the radio on page 14).
Press VOL +/ (or turn VOLUME control on the unit) to adjust the volume. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET until DAILY SET appears. Press ENTER.

Press DISPLAY while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the display switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration display t Clock display* t No display (Power Saving Mode)
* The clock is displayed only if you set the clock.
You cannot perform the following operations in Power Saving Mode. setting the clock changing the AM tuning interval (except for European, Russian, Middle Eastern and Philippine models) turning on the system by pressing the function buttons
The timer continues to operate in Power Saving Mode.
Viewing information about the disc in the display
You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc.
Checking the total playing time and titles (CD)
Press DISPLAY in stop mode.
x When a CD is in Normal Play mode
Checking the remaining time and titles (CD/MP3)
Press DISPLAY during Normal Play.
TOC display*1 or total album number of the disc*2 or total number of the current album*2 t Album name*2 t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status
*1 TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of the disc. *2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks, album titles may not be displayed depending on the play mode.

x When playing a CD

Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track*1 t Remaining time of the current disc *2t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status
. appears when playing the program containing more than 20 tracks or 100 minutes. . appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode.
x When playing an MP3 (MHC-GX45/GX35/ RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only)
The total playing time is not displayed for a disc with MP3 audio tracks. ID3 tag applies only to version 1. If the MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the ID3 tag information is displayed as a track title. In the following case, elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not be displayed accurately. when an MP3 file of VBR (variable bit rate) is played. when fast forward or fast reverse is performed.
Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track*1 t Remaining time of the current disc*2 t Track title*3 t Album name t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status
. appears when playing the program containing more than 20 tracks or 100 minutes, or MP3 audio tracks. . appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks. When you play back a track with an ID3 tag ver. 1 (ver. 1.0 or 1.1), the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title information.

Changing the Power illuminator
(MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/ RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only)

Press ILLUMINATION.

Each time you press the button, the power illuminator changes cyclically as follows:
For MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/ RG310
PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN 4 t PATTERN 5 (FLT) t PATTERN OFF (No display)
For MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models)

On y Off (No display)

Hooking up optional components
To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component.
Optional video game machine From the audio and video output of the video game machine
TV To the video input of a TV

A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this jack.
B GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks
Use audio cords (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the optional video game machine to these jacks. You can then output audio through this system.

C VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video input of TV to this jack.
The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. See Selecting the surround effect on page 19 for video game sound effects. If you press GAME on the unit while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to the GAME EQ. If you press GAME (MD) or GAME* while the system is on, the function switches to GAME and the equalizer automatically switches to the GAME EQ in the same manner. * for MHC-GX25 and MHC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models)

Problems and remedies

Should you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. Redo the following: Setting the clock (page 8) Presetting radio stations (page 13) Check the setting (page 21) Timer recording radio programs (page 21) There is no sound. Press VOL +/ or turn VOLUME control on the unit clockwise. Make sure the headphones are not connected. Check the speaker connections (page 6). There is no audio output during timer-recording. Sound comes from one channel, or unbalanced left and right volume. Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible. Connect the supplied speakers. Sound lacks bass. Check that the speakers + and jacks are connected correctly. There is severe hum or noise. Move the system away from the source of noise. Connect the system to a different wall outlet. Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the mains line. The timer cannot be set. Set the clock again (page 8). The timer does not function. Check the timer setting and set the correct time (pages 21 and 22). Cancel the Sleep Timer Function (page 20). The remote does not function. Remove the obstacle. Move the remote closer to the system. Point the remote at the systems sensor. Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). Locate the system away from the fluorescent light. There is acoustic feedback. Reduce the volume. 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 speakers farther away from the TV set.

Break off the cassette tab
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 10,000 Hz: rated 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.

Amplifier section

If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
North American models: MHC-GX45
Front speaker Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W) Sub woofer Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 60 W)
Before placing a cassette in the tape deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise, the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90 minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.

MHC-GX35

Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 60 W)

Cleaning the tape heads

Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use. Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape. Use a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the cleaning cassette.

MHC-GX25

Demagnetising the tape heads
Demagnetise the tape heads and the metal parts that have contact with the tape after every 20 to 30 hours of use with a separately sold demagnetising cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetising cassette.
European and Russian models: MHC-RG440S
Front speaker DIN power output (rated): 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Sub woofer DIN power output (rated): 80 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 200 watts (6 ohms at 60 Hz, 10% THD)

Other models: MHC-RG440S

The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG330

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG220

The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated): 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Inputs GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R (phono jacks): voltage 250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms GAME INPUT VIDEO (phono jack): 1Vp-p, 75 ohms Outputs PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts headphones of 8 ohms or more VIDEO OUT (phono jack): max. output level 1Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms. SUB WOOFER OUT (MHC-GX45 and MHCRG440S only): accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms.
DIN power output (rated): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 240 + 240 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)

MHC-RG310

DIN power output (rated): 80 + 80 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference): 60 + 60 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)
CD player section System Laser

Speaker

Compact disc and digital audio system Semiconductor laser (=780 nm) Emission duration: continuous 2 Hz 20 kHz (0.5 dB) nm More than 90 dB More than 90 dB
North American models: Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-GX45/ GX25
Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type 13 cm, cone type 13 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 243 mm Approx. 4.3 kg net per speaker

Sub woofer speaker SS-WG990 for MHCRG440S
Front speaker SS-RG660 for MHC-RG330
Speaker system Speaker units Sub Woofer: Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type 15 cm, cone type 15 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 290 mm Approx. 4.7 kg net per speaker
Other models: Front speaker SS-RG660 for MHC-RG330

Dimensions (w/h/d)

Approx. 407 mm
Mass North American models: HCD-GX45: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-GX35: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-GX25: Approx. 8.5 kg European and Russian models: HCD-RG440: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG330: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG310: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG220: Approx. 8.5 kg Other models: HCD-RG330: Approx. 9.0 kg HCD-RG220: Approx. 8.5 kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker pads MHC-GX45/RG440S (12) MHC-GX35/GX25/ RG330/RG310/RG220 (8)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
List of button locations and reference pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Illustration number r

TAPE A/B wh (16, 17)
R Name of button/part R Reference page

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER AL MZ BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
ALBUM +* qg (10, 12) ALBUM * w; (10, 12) CD wk (9, 12, 17) CD SYNC wf (17) Deck A wa (16) Deck B qf (16, 17) DISC 8 (10, 12) DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE 9 (9, 10) Disc tray 7 (9) DISPLAY 2 (15, 22, 23) Display window 4 EFFECT ON/OFF qa (18) GAME wg (19, 25) GAME EQ qs (18) GAME INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks ql (25) GAME INPUT VIDEO jack qk (25) GAME MIXING qs (19) GROOVE qs (18, 28)
MOVIE EQ qs (18) MUSIC EQ qs (18) PHONES jack qj Power illuminator 5 (24) Remote sensor 3 REC PAUSE/START wd (17, 19) TAPE A/B wh (16, 17) TUNER/BAND wj (13, 14, 17) VOLUME control qh (18, 20)
?/1 (power) 1 (7, 14, 20, 26, 28) X (pause) 6 (10, 16) Z (eject) 0 (9) PUSH Z (deck B) (eject) qd (16) x (stop) qg (10, 16, 17) M+ (fast forward) qg (10, 13, 16) > (go forward) qg (8, 10, 13, 16, 20) H (play) w; (10, 16) m (rewind) w; (10, 13, 16). (go back) w; (8, 10, 13, 16, 20) Z PUSH (deck A) (eject) ws (16)
* MHC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHCRG220 (European and Russian models) only
wk wj wh wg wf wd ws wa w; ql qk
9 q; qa qs qd qf qg qh qj
Sub woofer (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only)

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

a disc... a disc.. Play/Shuffle Play. 12 Play I1 repeatedly.. 9 9

-- Game

-------Normal. Repeat
Mixing video game sound with other sound source.. Game Mixing
Timer Falling asleep to music.. 20 -- Sleep Timer Waking up to music.. 20 -. Dairy Timer Timer recording radio programs. 21 Display

(RDS). 15

Creoting your own program. Program Play
Presetting Listening radio stations. to the radio.. Tuning model only)
. Preset Tuning. Manual (European Using the Radio Data System

- Play 16 16

Loading a tape.. Playing a tape..

Tape - Recording

Recording your Favorite CD tracks on a tape.. ---- CD-TAPE Synchro Recording Recording on a tape manually.. Manual Recording
Turning off the display.. 22. Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the display.. 23 Changing the Power illuminator.. 24 (MHC-GX45/GX35FRG440S/ RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Optional Components
Hooking up optional components. 25 Troubleshooting Problems and remedies.. Messages.. 26 28

Additional

Information
Precautions.. 29 Specifications.. 30 List of button locations and reference pages.. 35
Discs that this system play
This manual mainly but explains operations using can also

cannot

CD-ROMs CD-Rs/CD-RWsotherthanthoserecordedin *he following lbrmats: music CD format MP3 lbrmat that conforms
_he remote, be performed having
the same using or similar symbols

operations names.

the buttons

on the unit

the same
The following manual. Symbol

are used

in _his

lo ISO9660 *I

Meaning Functions that can be used with audio CDs Functions MP3 that can be used with
Level l/Level 2, Joliet.2, Romeo.2 or Multi Session.3 A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., card, heart). A disc with paper or stickers on it. A disc |hat has the adhesive, cellophane or a sticker still left on it. defined by ISO (Imemadonal Standard Organization) *2 Up to 31 characters can be displayed. *3 Multi Sessim/ This is a recording meflmd tfiat enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, wbh each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session I and dala on lhe tracks in session 2. Mixed CD: This format records data on lhe first track and audio (audio CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session.
MItC-GX45/GX35[RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) are lhe models purposes. used for illustration

*1 A logical format of files mid folders on CD-ROMs,
You can play back the lbllowing

discs on this

system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable

Format of discs Audio CDs Disc logo _q_

Contents Audio

L_JUP_JL._
mBIll_. AUDIO CD-R/CD-RW (audio data) _ n_tALatmm _ m_ollglm Audio

CD-R/CD-RW (MP3files*)

O,lmL,_qOm

umnmL_mm

and models) only
* M!tC-GX45/GX35/RG440S/RG330/RG310 MHC-RG22g (European and Russian

on CD-R and CD-RW

encoded
This system can play CD-R/CD-RW
edited by the user. However, note that playback of some discs may not be possible depending recording on the recording device used lbr drives may dirt, or the disc condition. on CD-R/CD-RW
copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to playback discs that contbnn m the Compact Disc (CD) stm_dard. 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 contbnn playable to the CD standard by this product. and may not be

Discs recorded

not be played back because of scratches, recording condition or the driver's characteristics. finalized (processing to allow play by a
CD-R and CD-RW discs that have not been normal CD player) cannot be played. CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by "closing the session" are not supported. The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the extender ".MP3". Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the extender ".MP3" may result in noise or malfunction. With tbrmats other than ISO 9660 level 1 and 2, lblder names or file names may not be displayed playback. a disc recorded

structure.

Cautions

that is Session

when playing

recorded in Multi

a disc
if the disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recogaqized as a CD-DA (audio) disc, and playback continues until an MP3 session is encountered. if the disc begins with an MP3 session, it is recognized as an MP3 disc, and playback contimms until a CD-DA (audio) session is encountered. The playback range of an MP3 disc is determined by the tree structure of files produced by analyzing of the disc. A disc with a mixed CD format will be recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.
correctly. discs take a longer time to start with complicated in Multi Session. tree

The lbllowing

a disc recorded
a disc to which data can be added (nonfinalized disc).
Performlbllowing the procedures tohook p system the [] to[] u your using supplied and cords accessories.
=M leSd amenna Sub woo_rsoeaKer _
Fron speaker (righ) * MHC,GX45 and MIIC_RG440S only

Fron speaker (left)

Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER temlinals as shown below. insert only the stripped portion
Connect the sub woofer speaker. (MHC-GX45 and MHC-RG440S only) Connect the speaker cords to the SUB WOOFER OUT jack and SUB WOOFER CONTROL jack as shown below.

SUB WOOFER OUT jack

_=--BlacldStnpe (Q)
Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up lhe AM loop antenna, it, lhen connect
Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press I/(._), the system tams on and the demonstration automatically ends. If|he plug does not fit the wall socket, detach lhe supplied plug adaplor (only for models equipped with an 3daptor). =

_M Iooo _nteltna

inserting

batteries

R6 (size AA)

the remote

Extend the FM lead antenna

horizontal.,

Note If you do nol use the remole tbr

a long

period of time, damage from
Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords. [] For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Rel_r lo 1he print on your system's VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings. VOLTAGE SELECTI_
remove the batteries to avoid possible battery leakage and corrosion. Tip With normal use, lhe batteries

Press P<<I or _

repeatedly until the
desired track number appears. When programming an iVlP3, press ALBUM or + to select album, then press or _ repeatedly until the desired track number appears. Disc tray number Selected track number
T otalptay ng t me (including selected track) 5 Press ENTER. The track is progrm_amed. The program step number appears, followed by lhe total playing time.

PressTUNER

MEMORY.
A preset number appears, Preset number

[r'lgr'10PU FU

You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 19 AM stations. You can then tune in any of flmse stations simply by selecling preset number. the corresponding

Press PRESET-I+

or IHH on
the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number.

Automatic

tuning

preset

Press ENTER. Repeat steps I through 5 to store other stations.
You cm_ automatically tune in all of the stations flint can be received in your area and 1hen store file radio frequency of file desired stations.
Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". Press and hold TUNING -/ (or-<<l IH_+ on the unit) until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. The frequency changes as the system scans lbr a station. Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. At that time, "TUNED" and "STEREO" appear, (for an FM stereo program) I,,I IF,, or

Manual

frequency

You can manually

tune in and store the radio
of |he desired stations. repeatedly to
PressTUNER/BAND select "FM" or "AM".
Press TUNING -1 {or -<<1 or IHP+ on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. PressTUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears.

Press PRESET-l+

(or t<1<1or IHH on

the unit) repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Press ENTER. If "TUNED" does not appear and the scanning does not stop Set the frequency of the desired radio station as described in sleps 2 and 6 of 'qVlanual tuning preset" (page 13). 6 Repeat steps I through 5 to store other stations.

Other TO

Operations DOthis Follow the procedure described in "Manual tuning preset" (p_ge 13).
St_rl over from step I. At_er
Tune in a station with a weak signal

Set another station

lhe RDS signal properly

the unit). The thequency indicalion changes and scanning stops when the system tunes ill a station (Automatic Tuning). use manual recording
provide the same types of services. If you are not Pamiliar with the RDS system, check with your local radio stations area. for details on RDS services in your
To record the radio programs, (page 17).

* tbr M!lC-GX25 European

mid MHC-RG220 models)

(except

and Russian

Receiving

RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, To lhe station name appears in ihe display. the RDS information the display Program type*
Each time you press DISPLAY, changes cyclically as follows: Station name* --* Frequency--_
--* Clock display -_ EffEct status * Iflhe RDS broadcast is nol properly received, the slafion name may noappear in the display.
You can use TYPE i (normal)
2 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly deck A or B. Press PUSH -- on the unit. Load e recorded/recordable tape in to select
Load a tape. To play both decks in succession, press
PLAY MODE repealedly until "RELAY" (Relay Play)* appears in ll_e display.
Press ID,_. The tape starts playing. T
deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With theside you want to playlrecord facing forward.

of the li'ont side of

* At/or the playback slops. Other To Stop play Pause Fast-forward or rewind Remove a t_pe operations DOthis Press I.
deck A, deck B plays lhe front side, lhen
Press II. Press again to resume play. Press _ or _1,_
Press PUSH _ on the unit.
Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track (AMS)* To go forward Press _ during playback. "TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1" appears.
To go back during playback.
"TAPE A (or TAPE B) <<< 1" appears. * AMS (Automatic Music Sensor) Note The AMS timcdon may not operate correctly under the following circumstances: When the unrecorded space between songs is less than 4 seconds long. When the system is placed near a lelevision.

Manual Recording

CD*TAPE Synchro Recording
You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (nonnal) tape. The recording level is ajusted automatically. tape into deck B.
You can record just 1he portions you like from a CD, tape or radio program on a tape. You can also record from connected components (see "Hooking components" on page 25). up optional

Load a recordable

tape into deck B. or
Press CD, TAPE A/B, TUNER/BAND
Press CD and load a disc you want to record. Press CD SYNC on the unit. Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes.
GAME (MD) (or GAME*) to select the desired source to record. CD: To record li'om |his system's player. Tape: To record from this system's deck A. Tuner: To record t_om this system's tuner. Game: To record from the connected video game machine AUDIO L/R jacks. to GAME INPUT CD tape
Press REC PAUSE/START Recording starts.

on the unit.

To stop recording Pressm.
TO record track order a disc by specifying
* for MHC-GX25 and MItC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Press REC PAUSE/START Deck B stands by for recording. "REC" flashes. on the unit.
You can record only your favorile CD tracks using Program Play. Between sleps 2 and 3, perform steps 2 to 6 of "Creating your own program" (page 12).

Press REC PAUSE/START

on the unit,
then start playing the desired source to record= Recording starts.
To stop recording Press II.
Note You cannot Tip For recording |Yore the radio: from the radio, move the noise. If noise is heard while recording the respective antenna to reduce listen to other sources wldle recording.
Selecting the effect music menu
You can reintbrce powerful sound. the bass and create a more

from the

Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, |he displ3y changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* _ V-GROOVE ON* GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the"GROOVE" or "V GROOVE" lights up.
Press PRESET EQ or EQ +/-* (or MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ on the unit) repeatedly to select the preset you desire. The preset name appears in the display. See the chart "Sound et'l_ct options".
* for MHC-GX25 European and MIlC-RG220 (except for

and Russian models)

cancel

effect

Press EFFECT OFF*.

ON/OFF

on the unit or ON/

(MHC.GX45

and MHC.RG440S
* for MHC-GX25 and MIlC-RG220 (except for European and Russian models) Sound effect options
You can use the sound of lhe sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press SUB WOOFER ON/OFF on the sub woofer. The indicator lights up while the sub wool_r turns on. Press the butlon 3gain 1o turn off the sub woofer.
Tip YOU call use VOL / the front speakers. (or VOLUME control oll the to
"SURR" appears if you select an effect with surround efl_cts.
MUSIC EQ Effect ROCK POP MOVIE EQ Effect MOVIE Soundtracks situations EQ and special listening Standard music sources
unit) to adjust the volume of the sub woot_:r linked

GAME Effect GAME

PlaySt_tion

1,2 and olher video

game music sources Tip You can also select "GROOVE", "EFFECT OFF" by pressing "V GROOVE" for or PRESET EQ (or EQ _4-
for MHC-GX25 and M]lC-RG220 (except European and Russian models)) repeatedly.

Press "SURR"

SURROUND. appears in the display.

-- Game Mixing

Press the button _gain to cancel SURROUND.

Selectthe

desired source sound.
Press GAME MIXING on the unit. Each time you press the button, |he level of lhe game sound changes cyclically as follows: MIXING LOW --_ MIXING HIGH --_ MIXING MID --* OFF

n o _. _' '_ 3 o _

--Game

MIXING

You need to connect a video game macldne (see "Hooking up optional components" on page 25). Press GAME (MD) or GAME*.
If you start recording while Gmne Mixing is activated, Game Mixing is canceled. To record the mixed sound, press GAME MIXING on tile unit a_er step 3 of
"Recording on a t_pe manually" ml page 17, and then press REC PAUSE/START on the mdt to start the * tbr MHC-GX25 European Tips In tile standby oil. The GAME mode, the system automatically selected. in the Power turns _nd MHC-RG220 models) Tips The GAME M IX ING indicator Mixing is activated. it wilt remain active is on even if the source sound is Once Game Mixing is activoled, EQ is automatically cannot be pertbnned while the power changed. lights up while Game (except for recording. and Russian
These operations Saving Mode.
-- Daily Timer -- Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off atler a certain time, so lhat you can IMI asleep to music. Press SLEEP. Each time you press the button, the minute display (lhe turn-off time) changes cyclically lbllows: AUTO* _ 90MIN -_ 80MIN _ 70M1N --+. --_ 10MIN --_ OFF * The system automatically turns off in 100 minutes or aider the current disc or tape finishes playing. Other TO operations Press as You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make sure you have set the clock (see "Setling the clock" on page 8).

Prepare the sound source you want to play. CD: Load a disc. To start from a specific track, make a program (see "Creating your own program" Tape: Load a tape. Tuner: Tune in lhe preset radio station (see "Listening to the radio" on page 14). Press VOL +/- (or turn VOLUME control on the unit) to adjust the volume. on page 12).
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET" appears. Press ENTER.

SET until "DALLY

Check the SLEEP once. remaining time** Change the time to turn off SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want.
"ON" appears and lhe hour indic3tion flashes.
Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until "SLEEP Timer Function OFF" appears.
** You cannot "AUTO". check the remaining time if you select
Set the time to start playing. Press _ or _ repeatedly to set |he hour, 1hen press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. Press _ or _ repeatedly minute, lhen press ENTER. to set lhe
Set the time to stop playing following the same procedure as step 5. Press I<1<1or _ repeatedly until the desired sound source appears. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows:

pC_yP 7

Press ENTER. The type of timer ("DAILY"), the start
time, the stop time, and the sound source appear in turn, before lhe original display returns.
Press I/_) to turn offthe

system.

operations Do this I Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press _ or repeatedly until "DAILY" appears, then press ENTER.

Cq/eck the setting

You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer record, you must first preset the radio station (see "Presetting radio stations" on page 13) and set the clock (see "Setting clock" on page 8). the
Change the sel)ing Cancel the timer
Start over |Yore slep 1. I Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. 2 Press _ or repeatedly until "TIMER OFF" appears, then press ENTER.
Tune in the preset radio station (see "Listening page 14). to a preset station" on SET. -4
NOteS You cannot activate the Daily Timer timer at tile same time. and recording
Press CLOCK/TIMER "DAILY SET" appears.

Press Each DISPLAY time in stop mode. the display

you press cyclically

the button, as follows:

changes

You can check |he playing time and remaining time of the current track or |hat of the disc.

a When

a CD is in Normal
TOC display*I or lotal album nmnber of the disc*2 or lotal number of the current album.2--*

Checking and titles

Press Each DISPLAY time

the remaining (CD/MP3)

during Normal Play.

Album seconds).i TOC

name.2

Clock status

display

(for eight

--_ Effect
Table of Contents; time oflhe disc.

displays

current
ntlmber, total number of tracks on the disc, and tolal playing.2 For discs with MP3 audio tracks, not be displayed depending album titles may
you press cyclically playing
1he butlon, as follows: a CD

changes When

on the play mode.
Elapsed Remaining Remaining Clock Effect +i ,,

playing time time

time of the current of |he current track*

track 1 __.

Notes The tolal playing time is not displayed MP3 audio tracks. ID3 tag applies tag information only to version is displayed 1. |br a disc with I# Ill

of the current seconds)

disc.2._. --*

display status

(tbr eight
Iflhe MP3 file you play back has an ID3 tag, the [D3 when playing the program as a track title. In the following case, elapsed playing time and remaining time of the track may not be displayed accuralely. when an MP3 file of VBR (variable played. when Pas_ t_rward or Pas_ reverse is performed. bit rate) is

appears

containing +2 ,,.4 ,.
more than 2(1 tracks or 100 minules. appears in ALL DISCS or program play

illode.

When playing an MP3 (MHC-GX45/GX35/ RG440S/RG330/RG310 and MHC-RG220 (European and Russian models) only) Elapsed playing time of the current track --* Remaining time of the current track* 1 ___ Remaining time of|he current disc.2 Track title.3 --* Album name --* Clock display (for eight seconds) --* EffEct status +i ,, -. ,, appears when playing the program containing more than 2(1tracks or 100 minu_es, or MP3 audio tracks. +2,, _4 - appears in ALL DISCS or program play mode or when playing back MP3 audio tracks. +3When you play back a track wfih an ID3 tag ver. 1 (ver. 1.0 or 1.1), the ID3 tag appears. The ID3 tag displays only the track title intb_nation.

FM lead antenna

_ceives
along its entire length, so make sure you extend fully. Locate the antennas co_s as possible. Try turning as far away from the speaker electrical equipment.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear to return to Normal Play.

off surrounding

A stereo stereo.

FM program

be received

Press FM MODE

(or STEREO/MONO until "MONO"

for MHC-

GX25 and MItC-RG220 and Russian molls))
(except for European disappears.

One of the following

messages

may appear or

flash in the display during operation.
deck or play, or there them (p_ge 30). 3(I). completely. 30). or the sound is a
NO DISC There is no disc in tile player. OVER You have reached tile end o|'_he disc while pressing or pause.
The tape does not record decrease in sound level. The he_ds ore dirty. Clean The record/playback Demagnetise them (page

heads are magnetised.

during playback
The tape does not erase The record/playback Demagnetise them (page

heads are m_gnetised.

There is excessive drops out.

wow or flutter,

The c_ps_ans or pinch rollers are dirty. Clean them (p_ge 30). Noise increases erased. or the high frequencies are
The record/playback heads are m_gnetised. Demagnetise them (page 30). The tape does not record. is loaded. Load a cassette. from the cassette. t_pe

No cassette

The tab has been removed Cover file broken (p_ge 30).
tab with adhesive to the end.

The t_pe has wound

If the operate the

system

does after

not performing reset the

properly

measures,

as follows: the power cord.

Disconnect

2 Reconnect the power cord. 3 Press I, time. GROOVE and I/_ at the same

MHC-RGa30 DIN power output (ra_ed): Continuous RMS power 100 _ 100 wails (6 ohms at
DIN [lower output (raled): I kHz, DIN) ouqmt (reference): 120 _ 12(1wails (6 ohms at Continuous RMS power
I kHz, 1(1% THD) power output (rel_:vence): 240 _ 24(1 wails (6 ohms at I kHz, 10% THD)
MHC-RG310 DIN power outpu_ (ra_ed): C'o_tinuous RMS watts (6 ohms at GAME INPUT VIDEO
I kHz, DIN) power output (reference):
100 _ 100 wails (6 ohms at I kHz, 1(1% THD) output (rei_rence): 200 _ 20(1 wails (6 ohms at I kHz, 1(1% THD)
MHC-RG220 DIN power Continuous outpu_ (ra_ed): 50 L 50 watts (6 ohms at I kHz, DIN)
RMS power ouqmt (reference): watts (6 ohms at I kHz, 1(1% THD) outpul (rei_rence): 120 + 120 walls (6 ohms at I kHz, 1(1% THD)
accepts impedance 16 ohms. OUT (MHC-GX45 and MHCaccepts impedance 16 ohms.

of 6 to

contlnued_

CD player System

section Compacl disc and digital audio system Semiconductor

Speaker North American

(L7g0 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response ratio Wavelenglh Signal-to-noise Dynamic Tape range section 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 13,000 Hz (:k3 dB), using Sony TYPE cassettes Wow and flutter Hz 20 kltz(:_0.790 nm More than 9(1 dB More than 9(1 dB dB)
Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-GX45/ GX25 Speakersystem
Speaker Woofer: units 13 cm, cone type 13 cm, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 24(1 x 325 x 243 mm Approx. speaker 4.3 kg net per 3-w_y, 3-unit, type bass-reflex
Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedm/ce Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass

Recording Frequency

system response
:_(h15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) :_1h2% W. Pe_k (DIN)
Sub woofer speaker SS-WG990 for MHCGX45 Speaker Speaker Woofer: system units 20 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. x 350 mm Approx. 6.4 kg Bass-reflex type
Tuner section FM slereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section 65.0 (There 87.5 Other models terminals frequency Antenna Antenna Intermediate 74.0MBz is no stereo effect) 108.0 MHz Tuning range Russian models
Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass
Canadian model: Front speaker SS-RG660 for MHC-GX35 Speaker system
Speaker Woofer: units 15 cm, cone type 15 era, cone type 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 24(1 x 363 x 290 mm Approx. speaker 4.7 kg net per
87.5 _ 108.0 MHz FM lead anlenna 75 ohms unbalanced 10.7 MHz
3-w_y, 3-unit, bass-reflex
AM tuner section Tuning range Pan-American

1,710kHz

Sub Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedm/ce Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass
(with the tuning interval set at 10 kllz) 531 1,710 kHz (with the tuning set at 9 kHz) European, models: Russian, Middle Eastern and Philippine 531 1,602 kHz (with the tuning interval set al 9 k!tz) 530 1,710 kHz (with the tuning interval set at 10 k!tz) 531 1,602 kHz (with the tuning set at 9 kHz) Antenna Antenna tel_minals |equency AM loop antenna External antenna terminal 450 kHz interval interval

Intermediate

European and Russian models: Front speaker SS-RG440 for MHC-RG440S/
RG310/RG220 Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, type Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance (w/h/d) 13 cm, cone lype 13 cm, cone lype 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. x 243 mm Approx. speaker speaker SS-WG990 4.3 kg net per bass-reflex
Front speaker SS-RG440 Speaker system
Speaker units type Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeler: Nominal impedance (w/h!d)

for MHC-RG220

3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex
13 cm, cone type 13 cm, cone type 5 era, cone type 6 ohms Approx. x 243 mm Approx. speaker 4.3 kg he1 per

Dimensions Mass

GeNeral for MHCPower requirements North American models: European and Russian model: 120 V AC, 6(1Hz
Sub woofer RG440S Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Nominal
models: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz V AC, 50/60 llz 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz 127 V AC, 60 Ilz 120 127/220 or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable selector with voltage

Bass-reflex

type Australian Argentine models: Mexican models: Saudi Arabian model:

impedance (w/h/d)

20 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. x 350 mm Approx. 6.4 kg
Dimensions Mass Front Speaker

speaker system

SS-RG660
for MHC-RG330 bass-reflex
Korem_ model: Other models:
220 V AC, 60 Hz 120 V, 220 V or V AC, 50/60 Hz Adiustable selector with voltage

3-way, 3-unit, type

Speaker units Sub Woofer: Woofer: Tweeter: Nominal
15 cm, cone type 15 cm, cone lype 5 cm, cone type 6 ohms Approx. 290 mm Approx. speaker 4.7 kg net per

Power consunlption

USA models: MHC-GX45: MHC-GX25: Canadian models: MHC-GX35: European and Russian MHC-RG440S: 180 waits 120 waits 120 waits models: 150 waits 0.35 walls (at the Power MHC-RG330: Saving Mode) 120 waits 0.35 walls (at the Power MHC-RG310: Saving Mode) 1 !0 waits 0.35 walls (at the Power MHC-RG220: Saving Mode) 80 watts 0.35 walls (at the Power Saving Mode) Otker models: MHC-RG440S: MHC-RG330: MHC-RG220: 150 waits 120 waits 110 waits