Sony HCD-GX8800 User Manual

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Listen to a
connected MD deck

Listen to a
connected VCR

Listen to the sound
of a connected
video game player

• If you press MD (VIDEO) while the power is off,

the power turns on automatically and MD (VIDEO)
is selected as the function.

• If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO

function is selected, or you want to switch back to
MD function, repeat step 2 of “Listen to a
connected VCR”.

• If you press GAME while the power is off, the

power turns on automatically and GAME is selected
as a function. The equalizer switches to GAME EQ
and the previously selected effect is restored.

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional
components” on page 28.

2 Press MD (VIDEO).

Start playing the connected
MD deck.

1 Connect the audio cords.

See “Hooking up optional
components” on page 28.

2 Hold down MD (VIDEO)

and press @/1 while the
power is on. Release @/1
first, then release MD
(VIDEO). This switches the
function from MD to
VIDEO. Start playing the
connected VCR.

1 Press GAME.
2 Select the preset effect.

See “Selecting the preset
effect” on page 21.

Make a digital
recording from CD
onto a connected
MD deck

When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future
use.

1 Connect the optional optical

cable. See “Hooking up
optional components” on
page 28.

2 Start recording.

Refer to operating
instructions provided with
the connected MD deck.

Connect an external antenna to improve the
reception.

Connect an optional FM external antenna. You
can also use the TV antenna instead.

FM75

Ω

COAXIAL

– AM

 

Connect a 6 to 15 meter (20 to 50 feet)
insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.
Leave the supplied AM loop antenna
connected.

 

FM75

Ω

COAXIAL

–AM

Insulated wire
(not supplied)