SONY
tvlini Hi-Fi
ComponentSystem
2-899-084-I 1(I)
Owner's Record
The model and serial nunffiers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number in the space
provided below. Reier to them whenever you call upon }'our Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No.
MHC-GX99
MHC-EC77/EC55
© 2007 Sony Corporation Printedin China
http://www.sony.net/
DIGITAL AUDIO
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 dofft 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 ficom the wall socket innnediately in the event
of trouble.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, suchas a bookcase or huilt in cabinet.
icL ssLASE RODUOTI
I UONAN 1 IASERLAITE
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. This marking
is located on the rear
exterior.
@ Don't throw away the batter}' with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
NOTICE FORTHE CUSTOMERS IN
THE UNITED KINGDOM
A moulded plug comE)lying with BS1363 is fitted to this
equipment fbr your saiety and convenience.
Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to be replaced,
a *use 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
*use cover, be sure to attach the fi_se cover after you
change the fime. Never use the plug without the fhse
cover. If you should lose the filse cover, please contact
your nearest Sony service station.
NOTICE FORTHE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
CAUTION: lO REDUCE THE RISK OF E[EC' RIO SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK}¸
NO USErt-SERVlCEABLE PARTS INSIDE¸
REFER £ERVlClNG ro QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL¸
/_ This symbol isintended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage"within the
product's enclosure that mayhe of
sufficientmagnitude to constitute a risk
of electric shock to persons.
/_ This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the aptffiance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
WARNING
This equipment has been tested and _und to comp_
with the limits *or a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmiul
interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio *?equency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
comnmnications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmfid interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interfbrence by one or more of the
Iollowing measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different *?ore that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
i 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
infbrmation about recycling of this product, please
contact your local CMc Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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 confbrm 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 con_rm
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recentl}; 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 coniorm to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed fl'om Fraunhof_r IIS and Thomson.
When (arrying this system
I Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.
2 Hold down CD I_11 [] on the unit, and press I/(_) [] until
"STANDBY"appears.
3 After"LOCK"appears, unplug the power cord.
FMleadantenna
(Extendit horizontally.)
& AM100pantenna
Voltage sele(tor
For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
*SaudiArabian modeh 120 127 V/220 240 V/
NO()PERATION
Rightspeaker
(Highfreq.)
antenna.
provide good
r corqs
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Speakers
Insert only the
stripped portion
of the cord.
MHC-ECSSonly
Subwoofer (MHC-GX99only)
Place the suhwoofer vertically to ohtain a better bass reproduction.
Also, position the subwoof_r:
--on asolidfloorwhereresonance is unlikelytooccur.
--at leasl a few centhneters away from the wall.
--awayfl'omthe centerof the room or placea bookshelfagainslawall to avoid
generatinga standingwave.
Speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers
and suhwoofer to prevent slipping.
e,
Front speakers:
4 pads for each speaker
Subwoofer:
4pads (MHC-GX99 only)
Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket. Rightspeaker
If the plug does not fit the wall socket, (Lowfreq.)
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only
lot models equipped with an adaptor).
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Solid(Blue/@)
Leftspeaker(Highfreq.)
Solid(Gray/@)
Solid(Red/@)
Wallsocket Solid(Black/@) ;peaker(Lowfreq.)