Sony Home Theater System 190 User Manual

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Mini HI-FI  
Component  
System  
Operating Instructions  
Owner’s Record  
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these  
numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your  
Sony dealer regarding this product.  
Model No. ______________ Serial No. ______________  
MHC-GX470  
MHC-RG590S/RG490S/RG290/  
RG190  
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Note to CATV system installer:  
Music discs encoded with  
copyright protection technologies  
This reminder is provided to call the CATV  
system installer’s attention to Article 820-40  
of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper  
grounding and, in particular, specifies that  
the cable ground shall be connected to the  
grounding system of the building, as close to the  
point of cable entry as practical.  
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.  
Disposal of Old Electrical &  
Electronic Equipment  
(Applicable in the European  
Union and other European  
countries with separate  
collection systems)  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and  
Thomson.  
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  
U.S.A., Canadian and Australian  
models only  
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.  
registered mark. As an  
ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony  
Corporation has determined that  
this product meets the ENERGY  
STAR® guidelines for energy  
efficiency.  
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.  
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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.  
Guide to parts and  
controls  
/(power) button (page 10, 21,  
24)  
Unit  
Press to turn on the system.  
STANDBY indicator (page 15,  
23)  
Lights up when the system is turned off.  
CD button (page 11)  
Press to select the CD 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.  
Remote  
FUNCTION button  
Press to select the function.  
SUBWOOFER indicator (MHC-  
GX470/RG590S/RG490S only)  
(page 14)  
Lights up when the subwoofer is turned  
on.  
SUBWOOFER button (MHC-  
GX470/RG590S/RG490S only)  
(page 14)  
Press to turn on and off the subwoofer.  
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Mexican model:  
Playback buttons  
Unit: KARAOKE button (page 20)  
Press to activate the karaoke mode.  
Remote: DISPLAY button (page  
15)  
Press to change the information on the  
display.  
(page 11, 12, 13)  
Unit: (play/pause) button  
Remote: (play) button,  
(pause) button  
Press to start or pause playback.  
(stop) button (page 11, 12, 13)  
Press to stop playback.  
Other models:  
DISPLAY button (page 15)  
Press to change the information on the  
display.  
/(go back/go forward)  
button (page 11)  
Press to select a track or file.  
North American model:  
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE  
button (page 11, 12, 13)  
Press to select the play mode of a CD,  
MP3 or tape. Press to select the tuning  
mode.  
Unit: TUNING +/– button  
(page 12)  
Remote: +/– (tuning) button  
(page 12)  
Press to tune in the desired station.  
Other models:  
ILLUMINATION button (page 15)  
Press to change the illumination pattern  
+/– (select folder) button  
(page 11)  
Press to select a folder on an MP3 disc.  
.
around the VOLUME control  
/(rewind/fast forward)  
button (page 11, 13)  
Buttons for synchro recording or  
manual recording (page 18)  
REC PAUSE/START button,  
CD SYNC button  
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  
/, +/– buttons on the remote)  
Press to record on a tape.  
PUSH button (page 13)  
Press to insert or eject a tape.  
PHONES jack  
Connect the headphones.  
AUDIO IN jack (page 14)  
Connect to an audio component.  
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Latin American model only:  
MIC jack (page 20)  
Connect the microphone. Mexican model  
comes with 2 microphone jacks.  
DISC 1 – 3 button (page 11)  
Press to select a disc. Press to switch to the  
CD function from other function.  
Unit: DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE  
button (page 11)  
MIC LEVEL (page 20)  
Turn to adjust the microphone volume.  
Press to select a disc. Press to exchange a  
disc while playing.  
Mexican model only:  
ECHO LEVEL (page 20)  
Turn to adjust the echo level.  
Remote: DISC SKIP button  
(page 11)  
Press to select a disc.  
Unit: VOLUME control (page 11,  
12, 13, 14)  
Remote sensor (page 23)  
Turn to adjust the volume.  
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button  
(page 21)  
CLOCK/TIMER SET button  
(page 10, 21)  
Press to set the clock and the timers.  
Remote: VOLUME +/– button  
(page 11, 12, 13, 14)  
Press to adjust the volume.  
EQ BAND button (page 19)  
Press to select the frequency band.  
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).  
ENTER button (page 10, 16, 17,  
21)  
Press to enter the settings.  
Battery compartment lid  
(page 10)  
Sound buttons (page 14, 19)  
Unit: GROOVE button,  
SURROUND button  
Remote: EQ button  
Press to select the sound.  
CLEAR button (page 16)  
Press to delete a pre-programmed track.  
TUNER MEMORY button  
(page 17)  
Press to preset the radio station.  
(open/close) button (page 11)  
Press to insert and eject a disc.  
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE  
button (page 11, 12, 13)  
Press to select the play mode of a CD,  
MP3 or tape.  
Press to select the tuning mode.  
SLEEP button (page 21)  
Press to set the Sleep Timer.  
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Getting Started  
Hooking up the system securely  
When carrying this system  
1
2
3
Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.  
Press CD  
to select the CD function.  
Hold down   
on the unit, and press /  
on  
AM loop antenna  
the unit until “STANDBY” appears.  
4
After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord.  
Subwoofer (MHC-GX470/RG590S/  
RG490S only)  
Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a  
better bass reproduction. Also, position the  
subwoofer:  
FM lead antenna  
(Extend it horizontally.)  
– on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely  
to occur.  
or  
– at least a few centimeters away from the  
wall.  
– away from the center of the room or place a  
bookshelf against a wall, to avoid generating  
a standing wave.  
Brown side for  
other regions  
White side for North  
American model  
Solid (Red/)  
Subwoofer  
Striped (Black/)  
Speakers and 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-GX470/RG490S  
Front speaker (right)  
Solid (Red/)  
Subwoofer for MHC-RG590S  
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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 picking up noise.  
Video (Mexican model only)  
To view video from this system,  
turn on the TV, and select the  
appropriate video input on the TV.  
The Mexican model can play back  
only NTSC-format CD-G discs.  
Speakers and subwoofer  
Insert only the stripped portion of  
the cord.  
Video cable (supplied)  
Power  
For models with a voltage selector,  
set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the  
local 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).  
Striped (Black/)  
Front speaker (left)  
*Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V  
Wall socket  
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To use the remote  
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid  
Setting the clock  
, and insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)  
batteries, side first, matching the polarities  
shown below.  
1
Press /(power)  
to turn on the  
system.  
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
.
If the current mode appears on the display,  
repeatedly to select  
“CLOCK SET” and then press ENTER  
press /  
.
repeatedly  
to set the hour, and then press  
3
4
Press /  
ENTER  
.
Notes  
• With normal use, the batteries should last for about six  
months.  
Use the same procedure to set the  
minutes.  
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix  
different types of batteries.  
• If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,  
remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery  
leakage and corrosion.  
When you turn off the system after setting  
the clock, the clock display appears instead  
of the demonstration display.  
The clock settings are lost when you  
disconnect the power cord or if a power  
failure occurs.  
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Other operation  
To  
Pause playback  
Press  
Basic Operations  
(or on the unit)  
. To resume play, press  
Playing a CD/CD-G/MP3  
disc  
CD-G discs are supported only on the Mexican  
model.  
the button again.  
Stop playback  
.
Select a folder  
on an MP3 disc  
.
+/–  
Select a track  
or file  
/(or turn the  
1
2
Select the CD function.  
MULTI JOG dial on the  
Press CD  
.
.
unit)  
Find a point in  
a track or file  
(except for CD-  
G discs)  
Hold down /  
during playback, and  
Place a disc.  
Press   
on the unit, and place a disc  
release the button at the  
desired point.  
with the label side up on the disc tray.  
Select Repeat  
Play  
REPEAT  
repeatedly  
until “REP” or “REP1”  
appears.  
Select a disc  
DISC SKIP (or DISC 1  
– 3 on the unit)  
mode.  
in stop  
Switch to CD  
function from  
other function  
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP  
DISC 1 – 3  
on the  
to rotate the disc tray.  
To close the disc tray, press   
unit again.  
unit (Automatic Source  
Selection).  
on the  
Exchange other  
discs while  
playing  
EX-CHANGE  
unit.  
on the  
Do not force the disc tray closed with your  
finger, as this may damage the unit.  
3
4
Start playback.  
Press (or on the unit)  
.
To change the play mode  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly while the  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/– (or turn the VOLUME  
control on the unit)  
player is stopped. You can select normal play  
(“ALL DISCS” for all discs or “1 DISC” for a  
disc or “ *” for all MP3 files in the folder on  
the disc), shuffle play (“ALL DISCS SHUF” or  
.
“1 DISC SHUF” or “  
play (“PGM”).  
* When playing a CD-DA disc,  
SHUF*”), or program  
(SHUF) Play  
performs the same operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.  
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Notes on Repeat Play  
• All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to  
five times.  
You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at  
the same time.  
• “REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated  
until you stop it.  
Listening to the radio  
1
Select “FM” or “AM.”  
Press TUNER/BAND  
repeatedly.  
2
Select the tuning mode.  
Notes on playing MP3 discs  
• Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders  
on a disc that has MP3 files.  
Press TUNING MODE  
“AUTO” appears.  
repeatedly until  
• Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.  
3
4
Tune in the desired station.  
• MP3 files are played back in the order that they are  
recorded onto the disc.  
• The system can only play MP3 files that have a file  
extension of “.MP3”.  
• If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file  
extension, but that are not MP3 files, the unit may  
produce noise or may malfunction.  
• The maximum number of:  
– folders is 150 (including the root folder).  
– MP3 files is 255.  
– MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a  
single disc is 300.  
– folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.  
• Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software,  
recording device, and recording media cannot be  
guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce  
noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.  
Press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit)  
. Scanning stops automatically when a  
station is tuned in, and then “TUNED” and  
“STEREO” (for stereo programs) appear.  
When you tune in a station that provides  
RDS services, the station name appears on  
the display (European model only).  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/– (or turn the VOLUME  
.
control on the unit)  
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.  
To stop automatic scanning  
.
Press   
To tune in a station with a weak signal  
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning  
Notes on the Mexican model  
You cannot select the graphic channels of CD-Gs or  
display CD-G images with fading effects.  
• Some functions of the unit, when used during CD-G  
disc playback, may cause image distortion in the video  
output .  
does not stop, press TUNING MODE  
repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET”  
disappear, and then press +/– (or TUNING  
+/– on the unit)  
desired station.  
repeatedly to tune in the  
To reduce static noise on a weak FM  
stereo station  
Press FM MODE  
repeatedly until “MONO”  
appears to turn off stereo reception.  
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Other operation  
To  
Pause playback  
Playing a tape  
Press  
(or on the unit)  
1
Select a tape deck.  
Press TAPE (or TAPE A/B on the unit)  
repeatedly.  
. To resume play, press  
the button again.  
Stop playback  
.
Rewind or fast  
forward  
2
Insert a tape.  
Press PUSH   
.
/  
on the unit, and insert  
the TYPE I (normal) tape into the cassette  
holder with the side you want to play  
facing forward. Make sure there is no slack  
in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or  
Select Relay  
Play*  
PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until “RELAY”  
appears.  
the tape deck. Press PUSH   
on the  
* After the playback of the front side of deck A, deck B  
plays the front side, and then stops.  
unit again to close the cassette holder.  
3
4
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.  
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/– (or turn the VOLUME  
control on the unit)  
.
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Using optional audio  
components  
Adjusting the sound  
To add a sound effect  
1
Connect additional audio  
component to the AUDIO IN jack  
To  
Press  
Reinforce the  
bass and create  
a more powerful  
sound  
GROOVE  
repeatedly until “GROOVE”  
appears.  
on the unit  
on the unit using an audio  
analog cord (not supplied).  
Set the surround  
effect  
SURROUND  
on the unit  
2
Turn down the volume.  
Press VOLUME – (or turn the VOLUME  
control on the unit towards –)  
repeatedly until “SURR”  
appears.  
.
Select the preset  
sound effect  
EQ  
repeatedly. To  
3
4
Select the AUDIO IN function.  
cancel, press EQ  
repeatedly until “EQ OFF”  
appears.  
Press AUDIO IN  
on the unit.  
Start playing the connected  
component.  
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GX470/  
RG590S/RG490S only)  
5
Adjust the volume.  
Press VOLUME +/– (or turn the VOLUME  
Press SUBWOOFER  
on the unit repeatedly  
.
control on the unit)  
until “SUB ON” appears. The SUBWOOFER  
indicator  
on the unit lights up. If you later  
disconnect the subwoofer, repeat the procedure  
until “SUB OFF” appears. The volume of the  
subwoofer is linked to the front speakers.  
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Notes on the display information  
• The following are not displayed;  
– total playing time for a CD-DA disc depending on  
the play mode.  
Changing the display  
To  
Press  
– total playing time for an MP3 disc.  
– remaining playing time for an MP3 file.  
• The following are not displayed correctly;  
– elapsed playing time of an MP3 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.  
Change the  
illumination  
pattern around  
the VOLUME  
control  
ILLUMINATION  
the unit repeatedly.  
on  
1)  
Change  
information on  
the display2)  
DISPLAY  
when the system is turned  
on.  
repeatedly  
• The following are displayed;  
– ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version  
1 and version 2 tags are used. (The Russian model  
can display information in Russian characters, but  
the characters may not be displayed correctly for  
discs created with some encoding/writing software  
and some recording device.)  
Change Display  
mode (See  
below.)  
DISPLAY  
when the system is turned  
off.  
repeatedly  
– up to 30 characters of ID3 tag information using  
uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and  
symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * , – . / < = > @ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ?  
^).  
1)  
Except for North American model  
2)  
For example, you can view CD/CD-G/MP3 disc  
information, such as the track or file number or folder  
name during normal play, or the total playing time  
while the player is stopped.  
The system offers the following display modes.  
Display mode When the system is  
off1),  
Demonstration  
The clock display is  
replaced by lighting and  
flashing of the display  
window.  
Clock  
The clock is displayed.  
Power Saving  
Mode2)  
The display is turned off  
to conserve power. The  
timer and clock continue to  
operate.  
1)  
The STANDBY indicator  
when the system is off.  
on the unit lights up  
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, Russian, 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.  
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6
7
Repeat steps 3 through 5 to  
program additional tracks or files,  
up to a total of 25 tracks or files.  
Other Operations  
Creating your own CD  
program  
To play your program of tracks or  
files, press   
.
(Program Play)  
The program remains available until  
you open the disc tray. To play the same  
.
program again, press   
Use buttons on the remote to create your own  
program.  
To cancel Program Play  
Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until  
1
2
Press CD  
function.  
to select the CD  
“PGM” disappears while the player is stopped.  
To delete the last track or file of the  
program  
Press PLAY MODE  
until “PGM” appears while the  
player is stopped.  
repeatedly  
Press CLEAR  
while the player is stopped.  
To view the program information, such  
as total playing time and the number of  
tracks  
repeatedly to  
3
4
Press DISC SKIP  
select a disc.  
Press DISPLAY  
is stopped.  
repeatedly while the player  
Press /  
repeatedly until  
the desired track number appears.  
When programming MP3 files, press  
+/–  
repeatedly to select the desired  
folder, and then select the desired file.  
Disc tray number Selected track or file number  
Total playing time of program  
(including selected track or file)  
to add the track  
or file to the program.  
5
Press ENTER  
“– –.– –” appears when the total program  
time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD, or  
when you select an MP3 file.  
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6
To call up a preset radio  
station, press TUNING MODE  
Presetting radio  
stations  
You can preset your favorite radio stations  
and tune them in instantly by selecting the  
corresponding preset number.  
repeatedly until “PRESET”  
appears, and then press +/–  
repeatedly to select the desired  
preset number.  
Use buttons on the remote to preset stations.  
1
2
Tune in the desired station (see  
“Listening to the radio” (page 12)).  
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
5
Press ENTER  
Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store  
other stations.  
You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM  
stations. The preset stations are retained for  
about half a day even if you disconnect the  
power cord or if a power failure occurs.  
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2
Prepare the recording source.  
Recording onto a tape  
(CD Synchro recording/Manual  
recording/Sound Mixing)  
For CD Synchro Recording:  
Press CD  
to select the CD function.  
Load the disc you want to record, and press  
DISC SKIP  
disc.  
repeatedly to select the  
You can record on a TYPE I (normal) tape in  
three ways:  
When recording a folder from an MP3  
disc, press PLAY MODE  
on the remote  
CD Synchro Recording:  
You can record an entire CD onto a tape. The  
recording level is adjusted automatically.  
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).  
Manual Recording:  
You can record just the portions you like from  
a sound source, including connected audio  
components.  
For Manual Recording and Sound  
Mixing:  
Sound Mixing (Latin American model  
only):  
You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the  
components and singing or speaking into a  
microphone (not supplied). The mixed sound  
can be recorded onto a tape.  
Select the desired source to record or mix.  
To record only sound from a microphone,  
press CD , and do not start playing any  
other source in step 4.  
Use buttons on the unit to control tape  
recording.  
3
Set deck B to stand by for  
recording.  
1
Load a recordable tape into deck  
B with the side you want to record  
facing forward, and then press  
For CD Synchro Recording:  
Press CD SYNC  
.
For Manual Recording and Sound  
Mixing:  
TAPE A/B  
TAPE B.  
repeatedly to select  
Press REC PAUSE/START  
.
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Start recording.  
While recording, you cannot listen to other  
sources.  
Creating your own  
sound effect  
You can raise or lower the levels of specific  
frequency ranges, and then store the setting as  
“USER” in the memory.  
For CD Synchro Recording:  
Press REC PAUSE/START . When the  
recording is completed, the CD player and  
the tape deck stop automatically.  
1
Select the audio emphasis you  
want for your basic sound using  
EQ, and SURROUND and  
For Manual Recording:  
Press REC PAUSE/START , and then  
start playing the desired recording source.  
If there is noise while recording from the  
tuner, reposition the appropriate antenna to  
reduce the noise.  
GROOVE on the unit  
.
2
Press EQ BAND  
repeatedly to  
select a frequency band, and then  
For Sound Mixing:  
Press REC PAUSE/START , and then  
turn the MULTI JOG dial  
on the  
start playing the desired source and start  
singing or speaking into the microphone.  
If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs,  
reduce the volume, move the microphone  
away from the speakers, or change the  
direction of the microphone.  
unit to adjust the frequency level.  
Repeat this for each band you want  
to adjust.  
Frequency level  
Frequency band  
To stop recording  
.
Press   
Notes  
• Recording stops if you change to a different function.  
3
4
Hold down EQ  
until  
• When loud sound signals are input, the system  
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent  
distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level  
Control function).  
You cannot eject the disc during CD Synchro  
Recording.  
“COMPLETE” appears.  
The setting is stored in the memory.  
To call up the personal sound  
effect, press EQ  
“USER” appears.  
repeatedly until  
To cancel the sound effect  
Press EQ  
appears.  
repeatedly until “EQ OFF”  
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For the Mexican model only:  
To cancel karaoke mode, in addition to the  
Enjoying karaoke  
above procedure, press KARAOKE  
repeatedly until “ ” disappears.  
(Latin American model only)  
To adjust the microphone reverb, turn ECHO  
LEVEL  
to adjust the reverb effect. To  
You can sing along by connecting an optional  
microphone.  
Use buttons on the unit for karaoke.  
cancel, turn ECHO LEVEL  
to MIN.  
To use CD-Gs, turn on your TV, and select the  
appropriate video input.  
to MIN to turn  
down the microphone volume level.  
1
2
Turn MIC LEVEL  
Note on the Mexican model  
You cannot set the SURROUND effect when  
“KARAOKE PON” has been selected.  
Connect an optional microphone to  
the MIC jack  
.
The Mexican model has 2 microphone  
jacks.  
3
For the Mexican model only:  
Press KARAOKE  
repeatedly to select  
“KARAOKE PON” for stereo-recorded  
CD, or “MPX L” or “MPX R” for  
multiplex CD.  
4
5
Start playing the music.  
Turn MIC LEVEL  
to adjust the  
microphone volume.  
If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs,  
reduce the volume, move the microphone  
away from the speakers, or change the  
direction of the microphone.  
After you have finished, disconnect the  
.
microphone from the MIC jack  
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3
4
Press /  
repeatedly to  
Using the Timers  
The system offers three 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.  
select “PLAY SET” or “REC SET,”  
and then press ENTER  
“ON” appears, and the hour indication  
flashes.  
.
Set the time to start playing or  
recording.  
repeatedly to set  
the hour, and then press ENTER  
The minute indication flashes. Use the  
procedure above to set the minutes.  
Sleep Timer:  
Press /  
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” during  
Synchro Recording of a tape.  
5
6
Use the same procedure as in step  
4 to set the time to stop playing or  
recording.  
Play Timer:  
You can wake up to CD, tape or tuner at a  
preset time.  
Select the sound source or prepare  
the tape.  
Rec Timer:  
You can record a preset radio station at a  
specified time.  
Play Timer  
Press /  
repeatedly until the  
desired sound source appears, and then  
press ENTER . The display shows the  
Use buttons on the remote to control the Play  
Timer and the Rec Timer. Make sure you have  
set the clock.  
timer settings.  
Rec Timer  
1
Prepare the sound source.  
Load a recordable tape into deck B. The  
display shows the timer settings.  
Play Timer  
Prepare the sound source, and then press  
to turn off the system.  
7
Press /  
VOLUME +/–  
to adjust the volume.  
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 start from a specific CD track or MP3  
file, create your own program (page 16).  
Rec Timer  
Tune in the preset radio station (page 17).  
.
2
Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  
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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 cancel the timer  
Repeat the same procedure as above until  
“TIMER OFF” appears, and then press  
.
ENTER  
To change the setting  
Start over from step 1.  
Tips  
• The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is  
not canceled manually.  
• The volume is reduced to minimum during the Rec  
Timer.  
• The Rec Timer is canceled automatically after the Rec  
Timer has been activated.  
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The remote does not function.  
• Remove any obstacles between the remote  
Others  
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.  
Troubleshooting  
1
Make sure the power cord and speaker  
cords are correctly and firmly connected.  
2
Find your problem in the checklist below,  
and take the indicated corrective action.  
If the issue persists, contact your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
CD/MP3 player  
The sound skips, or the disc will not  
play.  
• Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.  
If the STANDBY indicator flashes  
Immediately unplug the power cord, and  
check the following item.  
• If your system has a voltage selector, is the  
voltage selector set to the correct voltage?  
• Are the + and – speaker cords short-  
circuited?  
• Are you using only the supplied speakers?  
• Move the system to a location away from  
vibration (for example, on top of a stable  
stand).  
• Move the speakers away from the system,  
or place them on separate stands. At high  
volume, speaker vibration may cause the  
sound to skip.  
Play does not start from the first track.  
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes  
on the back of the system?  
• Press PLAY MODE  
repeatedly until both  
After the STANDBY indicator  
stops  
“PGM” and “SHUF” disappear to return to  
normal play.  
flashing, reconnect the power cord, and turn  
on the system. If the issue persists, contact  
your nearest Sony dealer.  
Starting playback takes more time than  
usual.  
• The following discs take a longer time to  
start playback.  
General  
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.  
– a disc recorded in multisession mode.  
– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which  
data can be added).  
– a disc that has many folders.  
The display starts flashing as soon as  
you plug in the power cord even though  
you have not turned on the system.  
• Press DISPLAY  
twice while the system is  
off. The demonstration disappears.  
Sound comes from one channel, or the  
left and right volumes are unbalanced.  
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as  
possible.  
Tuner  
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot  
be received. (“TUNED” or “STEREO”  
flashes on the display.)  
• Connect only the supplied speakers.  
• Connect the antenna properly.  
Sound lacks bass.  
• Find a location and an orientation that  
provide good reception, and then set up the  
antenna again.  
• Connect a commercially available external  
antenna.  
• Check that the striped (or solid) cord is  
connected to the speaker’s – (or +) jack  
correctly.  
Severe hum or noise.  
• Move the system away from sources of  
noise.  
• Turn off nearby electrical equipment.  
• Connect the system to a different wall  
socket.  
• Install a noise filter (available separately) to  
the power cord.  
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Tape deck  
To reset the system to factory settings  
If the system still does not operate properly,  
reset the system to factory settings. You cannot  
reset the system to factory settings in Power  
Saving Mode. Use buttons on the unit to reset  
the system to its factory default settings.  
The sound exhibits excessive wow or  
flutter or dropout.  
• Clean the capstans and pinch rollers. Also,  
clean and demagnetize the tape heads. See  
“Precautions” for details (page 25).  
1
2
Disconnect and reconnect the power  
cord, and then turn on the system.  
To change the AM tuning interval  
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9  
kHz (or 10 kHz, for some areas; this function  
is not available on the European, Russian and  
Saudi Arabian models). You cannot change the  
AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode.  
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM  
tuning interval.  
Press ,  , and DISC 1  
at the  
same time.  
All user-configured settings, such as preset  
radio stations, timer, and the clock, are  
deleted.  
1
2
Tune in any AM station, and then turn off  
the system.  
While holding down TUNING – , press  
.
/  
All the AM preset stations are erased. To  
reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat  
the procedure.  
To improve tuner reception  
Turn off CD player power 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
2
3
Press CD  
to select the CD function.  
to turn off the system.  
Press /  
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 player power,  
repeat the procedure until “CD POWER  
ON” appears.  
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Display examples  
Display indicates  
Messages  
2 (two)  
COMPLETE: The preset operation ended  
normally.  
5 (five)  
LOCKED: The disc tray does not open.  
Contact your nearest Sony dealer.  
6 (six)  
NO DISC: There is no disc in the player, or  
you have loaded a disc that cannot be played.  
8 (eight)  
0 (zero)  
NO STEP: All of the programmed tracks have  
been erased.  
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NO TAB:You cannot record because the  
overwrite protection tab has been removed  
from the cassette.  
NO TAPE: There is no tape in the tape deck.  
NOT IN USE:You pressed an invalid button.  
OVER:You have reached the end of the disc  
while pressing  
pause.  
during playback or  
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 or Rec Timer is not set.  
Z
STEP FULL:You tried to program more than  
! or |  
26 tracks or files (steps).  
TIME NG: The Play Timer or Rec Timer start  
and end times are set to the same time.  
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• Should any solid object or liquid get into  
the system, unplug the system, and have  
it checked by qualified personnel before  
operating it again.  
• The AC power cord can be changed only by  
a qualified service facility.  
Precautions  
Discs that this system CAN play  
• Audio CD  
• CD-G (CD-Graphics) (Mexican model only)  
• CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)  
On placement  
• Do not place the system in an inclined  
position or in locations that are extremely  
hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking  
adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration,  
direct sunlight or a bright light.  
• Be careful when placing the unit or speakers  
on surfaces that have been specially treated  
(for example, with wax, oil, polish) as  
staining or discoloration of the surface may  
result.  
• If the system is brought directly from a  
cold to a warm location or is placed in a  
very damp room, moisture may condense  
on the lens inside the CD player, and cause  
the system to malfunction. In this situation,  
remove the disc, and leave the system turned  
on for about an hour until the moisture  
evaporates.  
Discs that this system CANNOT play  
• CD-ROM  
• CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in  
music CD format or MP3 format conforming  
to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or  
multisession  
• CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that  
have not ended by “closing the session”  
• CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality,  
CD-R/CD-RW that have scratches or are  
dirty, or CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an  
incompatible recording device  
• CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly  
• Discs containing files other than MPEG 1  
Audio Layer-3 (MP3) files  
• Discs of non-standard shape (for example,  
heart, square, star)  
• Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or  
sticker attached to them  
• Rental or used discs with attached seals  
where the glue extends beyond the seal  
• Discs that have labels printed using ink that  
feels tacky when touched  
On heat buildup  
• Heat buildup on the unit during operation is  
normal and is not cause for alarm.  
• Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used  
continuously at a high volume because the  
cabinet may have become hot.  
• Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.  
Notes on discs  
• Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning  
cloth from the center out to the edge.  
• Do not clean discs with solvents, such as  
benzine thinner, or commercially available  
cleaners or anti-static spray intended for  
vinyl LPs.  
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat  
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a  
car parked in direct sunlight.  
On the speaker system  
This speaker system is not magnetically  
shielded, and the picture on nearby TV sets  
may become magnetically distorted. In this  
situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30  
minutes, and turn it back on. If there is no  
improvement, move the speakers far away  
from the TV.  
IMPORTANT NOTICE  
On safety  
Caution: If you leave a still video image or  
on-screen display image displayed on your TV  
for an extended period of time via this system,  
you risk permanent damage to your TV screen.  
Projection TVs are especially susceptible to  
this.  
• The unit is not disconnected from the  
AC power source (mains) as long as it is  
connected to the wall socket, 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,  
always grip the plug. Never pull the cord  
itself.  
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Cleaning the cabinet  
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly  
moistened with a mild detergent solution. Do  
not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring  
powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or  
alcohol.  
Specifications  
Main unit  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC  
DISTORTION:  
(MHC-GX470 The United States model only)  
With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from  
120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 125 watts per channel  
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%  
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to  
rated output.  
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  
Amplifier section  
North American model:  
MHC-GX470  
Front speaker  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.07%  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 80 W)  
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 recommended except for  
long, continuous recording or playback.  
Subwoofer  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 150 watts (6 ohms at 80 Hz,  
10% THD)  
Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.07%  
(6 ohms at 80 Hz, 90 W)  
European and Russian models:  
MHC-RG590S  
Front speaker  
Cleaning the tape heads  
Use dry- or wet-type cleaning cassette  
(available separately) after every 10 hours of  
use, before you start an important recording, or  
after playing an old tape. Failure to clean the  
tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or  
an inability of the unit to record or play tapes.  
For details, refer to the instructions of the  
cleaning cassette.  
DIN power output (rated): 110 + 110 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 145 + 145 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference): 290 +  
290 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Subwoofer  
Demagnetizing the tape heads  
Use a demagnetizing cassette (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 cassette.  
DIN power output (rated): 130 watts  
(6 ohms at 80 Hz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 170 watts (6 ohms at 80 Hz,  
10% THD)  
Music power output (reference): 340 watts  
(6 ohms at 80 Hz, 10% THD)  
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MHC-RG490S  
MHC-RG290  
The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220,  
240 V 50/60 Hz  
Front speaker  
DIN power output (rated): 95 + 95 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
DIN power output (rated): 95 + 95 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Music power output (reference): 250 +  
250 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
MHC-RG190  
Subwoofer  
The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220,  
240 V 50/60 Hz  
DIN power output (rated): 120 watts  
(6 ohms at 80 Hz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 150 watts (6 ohms at 80 Hz,  
10% THD)  
Music power output (reference): 300 watts  
(6 ohms at 80 Hz, 10% THD)  
DIN power output (rated): 50 + 50 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 65 + 65 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Inputs:  
MHC-RG290  
AUDIO IN (stereo mini jack): voltage  
250 mV, impedance 47 kilohms  
MIC (phone jack) (Latin American  
model only): sensitivity 1 mV, impedance  
10 kilohms  
DIN power output (rated): 90 + 90 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Outputs:  
Music power output (reference): 240 +  
240 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
MHC-RG190  
PHONES (stereo mini jack): accepts  
headphones of 8 ohms or more  
VIDEO OUT (phono jack) (Mexican  
model only): max. output level 1Vp-  
p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load  
impedance 75 ohms  
DIN power output (rated): 40 + 40 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 50 + 50 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to  
16 ohms  
Music power output (reference): 100 +  
100 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)  
SUBWOOFER OUT (MHC-GX470/  
RG590S/RG490S only): accepts  
impedance of 6 to 16 ohms  
Other models:  
MHC-RG490S  
Front speaker  
CD player section  
The following are measured at AC 120, 127, 220,  
240 V 50/60 Hz  
System: Compact disc and digital audio system  
Laser Diode Properties  
DIN power output (rated): 95 + 95 watts  
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 125 + 125 watts (6 ohms at  
1 kHz, 10% THD)  
Emission duration: continuous  
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW  
*This output is the value measurement at a  
distance of 200mm from the objective lens  
surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm  
aperture.  
Subwoofer  
DIN power output (rated): 120 watts  
(6 ohms at 80 Hz, DIN)  
Continuous RMS power output  
(reference): 150 watts (6 ohms at 80 Hz,  
10% THD)  
Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz  
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB  
Dynamic range: More than 90 dB  
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European and Russian models:  
MHC-RG590S  
Front speaker SS-RG590EU for MHC-RG590S  
Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Tape deck section  
Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo  
Frequency response: 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),  
using Sony TYPE I cassettes  
Wow and flutter: ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC), 0.1% W.  
RMS (NAB), ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN)  
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 ×  
240 mm  
Tuner section  
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner  
FM tuner section:  
Tuning range  
North American model:  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)  
Other models:  
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker  
Subwoofer SS-WG590SBG for MHC-RG590S  
Speaker system: Dual cone type  
Speaker units: Woofer 20 cm, cone type,  
Passive radiator 25 cm  
87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)  
Antenna: FM lead antenna  
Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced  
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz  
AM tuner section:  
Tuning range  
Pan-American model:  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)  
531 – 1,710 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)  
European, Russian and Saudi Arabian models:  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)  
Other models:  
530 – 1,710 kHz (with 10 kHz tuning interval)  
531 – 1,602 kHz (with 9 kHz tuning interval)  
Antenna: AM loop antenna, external antenna  
terminal  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 320 × 400 ×  
330 mm  
Mass: Approx. 7.2 kg  
MHC-RG490S  
Front speaker SS-RG490 for MHC-RG490S  
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 ×  
240 mm  
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker  
Subwoofer SS-WG490 for MHC-RG490S  
Speaker system: Bass-reflex type  
Speaker units: Woofer 20 cm, cone type  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 265 × 325 ×  
325 mm  
Mass: Approx. 5.8 kg  
MHC-RG290  
Front speaker SS-RG490 for MHC-RG290  
Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Intermediate frequency: 450 kHz  
Speaker  
North American model:  
MHC-GX470  
Front speaker SS-RG490S for MHC-GX470  
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 ×  
240 mm  
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 ×  
240 mm  
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker  
Subwoofer SS-WG490S for MHC-GX470  
Speaker system: Bass-reflex type  
Speaker units: Woofer 20 cm, cone type  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 265 × 325 ×  
325 mm  
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker  
MHC-RG190  
Front speaker SS-RG190 for MHC-RG190  
Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units: Woofer 15 cm, cone type,  
Tweeter 5 cm, horn type  
Mass: Approx. 5.8 kg  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 200 × 325 ×  
235 mm  
Mass: Approx. 2.6 kg net per speaker  
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General  
MHC-RG490S  
Power requirements  
Front speaker SS-RG490AV/RG490S/RG490 for  
MHC-RG490S  
North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz  
European and Russian models: AC 230 V,  
50/60 Hz  
Australian model: AC 230 – 240 V,  
50/60 Hz  
Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz  
Argentine model: AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz  
Saudi Arabian model: AC 120 – 127, 220  
or 230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz, Adjustable with  
voltage selector  
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 ×  
240 mm  
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker  
Subwoofer SS-WG490S/WG490 for MHC-  
RG490S  
Other models: AC 120, 220 or 230 – 240 V,  
50/60 Hz, Adjustable with voltage selector  
Power consumption  
Speaker system: Bass-reflex type  
Speaker units: Woofer 20 cm, cone type  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 265 × 325 ×  
325 mm  
USA model:  
MHC-GX470: 240 watts  
Canadian model:  
MHC-GX470: 320 VA  
European and Russian models:  
MHC-RG590S: 205 watts  
MHC-RG490S: 245 watts  
MHC-RG290: 185 watts  
MHC-RG190: 100 watts  
Mexican model:  
MHC-RG490S: 240 watts  
MHC-RG290: 200 watts  
Other models:  
Mass: Approx. 5.8 kg  
MHC-RG290  
Front speaker SS-RG490AV/RG490S/RG490 for  
MHC-RG290  
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 ×  
240 mm  
MHC-RG490S: 245 watts  
MHC-RG290: 200 watts  
MHC-RG190: 110 watts  
Mass: Approx. 3.7 kg net per speaker  
MHC-RG190  
Front speaker SS-RG190S/RG190 for MHC-  
RG190  
Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers): Approx. 280  
× 328 × 412.3 mm  
Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex  
type  
Speaker units: Woofer 15 cm, cone type,  
Tweeter 5 cm, horn type  
Nominal impedance: 6 ohms  
Dimensions (w/h/d): Approx. 200 × 325 ×  
235 mm  
Mass: Approx. 2.6 kg net per speaker  
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Mass (excl. speakers)  
North American model:  
MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg  
Canadian model:  
MHC-GX470: Approx. 9.4 kg  
European and Russian models:  
MHC-RG590S: Approx. 9.5 kg  
MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg  
MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg  
MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg  
Other models:  
MHC-RG490S: Approx. 9.5 kg  
MHC-RG290: Approx. 9.3 kg  
MHC-RG190: Approx. 7.5 kg  
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1),  
R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop antenna (1),  
FM lead antenna (1), Video cable (Mexican model  
only) (1), Speaker pads MHC-GX470/RG590S/  
RG490S (12), MHC-RG290/RG190 (8)  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
• Standby power consumption: 0.5 W  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in the certain printed wiring  
boards.  
• Lead-free solder is used for  
soldering certain parts.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not  
used in cabinets.  
(Except for the United States model)  
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using VOC (Volatile Organic  
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