filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Right 01\4289818112_GB\GB01COV.fm] 4-289-818-11(2) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GN1300DA ©2011 Sony Corporation model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Left 01\4289818112_GB\GB020REG.fm] WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. The unit 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. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 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. 2GB model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Right 01\4289818112_GB\GB020REG.fm] About this manual The MHC-GN1300DA consists of: – Unit HCD-GN1300DA – Speaker System • Front speaker SS-GN1300D • Center speaker SS-CT1300D • Surround speaker SS-RSX1300D • Subwoofer SS-WGV1300D • Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the function being explained. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the disc and USB device. • The Control Menu items may be different depending on the area. • The Setup Menu items may be different depending on the area. • The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. 3GB model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Left 01\4289818112_GB\GB030TOC.fm] Table of Contents Tuner Listening to the radio.................52 About this manual ....................... 3 Playable discs .............................. 6 Guide to parts and controls........ 10 Tape Playing a tape.............................54 Getting Started Recording onto a tape................55 Hooking up the system .............. 16 Hooking up the TV.................... 19 USB Device Positioning the speakers ............ 21 Setting the clock ........................ 23 Transferring music onto an USB Performing “QUICK” setup ...... 23 device....................................57 Using the THEATRE SYNC Playing back files of an USB function................................. 25 device....................................62 Selecting the playback source or transferring destination on Disc the Sony Ericsson mobile phone ....................................69 Playing a disc............................. 26 — Normal Play Using play mode........................ 31 Sound Adjustment Searching/selecting a disc.......... 35 Playing MP3 audio files/JPEG Adjusting the sound...................70 image files ............................ 37 Singing along: Karaoke .............73 Enjoying video files................... 41 Adjusting the delay between the Other Operations picture and sound.................. 43 — A/V SYNC Using the timer ..........................78 Restricting playback of the Changing the display .................80 disc........................................ 43 Viewing information about the — PARENTAL CONTROL disc and USB device.............81 Using the Setup Menu ............... 46 Using optional components .......84 4GB model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Right 01\4289818112_GB\GB030TOC.fm] Additional Information Troubleshooting .........................86 Precautions.................................98 Specifications...........................100 Guide to the Control Menu display.................................103 Language code list ...................106 Playback priority of file types ....................................108 Compatible USB devices with this system...........................109 Glossary ...................................110 Index ........................................113 5GB model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Left 01\4289818112_GB\GB04PLA.fm] Playable discs Icon used in Type Disc logo Characteristics this manual DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video • DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR Recording) mode (Video Recording) mode (except for DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) • Super VCD • CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO CD format or Super VCD format CD • AUDIO CD • CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format DATA CD – • CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format, containing MP3 audio files1), JPEG image files2), Xvid video files or MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 96603) Level 1 or Level 2, or Joliet (expansion format) DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/ +RW in DATA DVD format, containing MP3 audio files1), JPEG image files2), Xvid video files or MPEG4 video files, and conforming to UDF (Universal Disk Format) 6GB model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Right 01\4289818112_GB\GB04PLA.fm] 1) MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG which Region code of DVD VIDEOs compresses audio data. MP3 audio files must you can play back on this be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. 2) JPEG image files must conform to the DCF system image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File System”: Image standards for Your system has a region code printed on digital cameras regulated by Japan the back of the unit and will only play Electronics and Information Technology back DVD VIDEOs labeled with identical Industries Association (JEITA)). 3) A logical format of files and folders on region code. CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International DVD VIDEOs labeledALL will also be Organization for Standardization). played back on this system. If you try to play back any other region Discs that cannot be played code DVD VIDEO, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending • BDs (Blu-ray Discs) on the DVD VIDEO, no region code • CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD indication may be labeled even though format playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by • DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO area restrictions. format • Data part of CD-Extras1) • Data part of Mixed CDs2) Note on DualDiscs • Super Audio CDs • DVD Audio discs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product •DVD-RAMs which mates DVD recorded material on • A DVD VIDEO with a different region one side with digital audio material on the code other side. However, since the audio •CPRM3) compatible DVD-Rs/-RWs material side does not conform to recorded in Copy-Once programs Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback • A disc that has a non-standard shape on this product is not guaranteed. (e.g., heart, square, star) • A disc that has adhesive tape, paper or sticker attached to it • Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal • A disc that has labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched 1) CD-Extra: This format records audio (AUDIO CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2. 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. 3) CPRM: Content Protection for Recordable Media is a coding technology that protects copyright for Copy-Once programs. 7GB model name [MHC-GN1300DA] [4-289-818-11(2)] GB filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO0161\MHC-GN1300DA_PMRF masterpage:Left 01\4289818112_GB\GB04PLA.fm] Notes on CD-R/-RW and Music discs encoded with DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW copyright protection technologies • In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD-Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be This product is designed to play back played back on this system due to the discs that conform to the Compact Disc recording quality or physical condition (CD) standard. Recently, various music of the disc, or the characteristics of the discs encoded with copyright protection recording device and authoring technologies are marketed by some record software. The disc will not be played companies. Please be aware that among back if it has not been correctly those discs, there are some that do not finalized. For more information, see the conform to the CD standard and may not operation instructions for the recording be playable by this product. device. • Note that some playback functions may not work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, Notes on Multi Session disc even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by • This system can play back Multi normal playback. Session discs when an MP3 audio file • A disc created in Packet Write format (or a JPEG image file) is contained in cannot be played back. the first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio files (or JPEG image files) recorded in later sessions can also be Note on playback operations played back. of DVD VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs • If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD or VIDEO CD format, only the first Some playback operations of DVD session will be played back. VIDEOs and VIDEO CDs may be • The system will recognize a Multi intentionally set by software producers.