Sony MHC-EC599 Operating Instructions Manual
4-412-767-11(1)
Mini HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Disc
Tuner
USB Device
Other Operations
Additional Information
MHC-EC599
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.
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.
Do not install the appliance in a confined
space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
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.
License and Trademark Notice
• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo
are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
• Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
• This product contains technology subject
to certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology
outside of this product is prohibited
without the appropriate license(s) from
Microsoft.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This marking is located on
the rear exterior.
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Table of Contents
Guide to parts and controls ..........4
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely ........................................7
Setting the clock...........................8
Disc
Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3
disc ...............................................9
Using play mode ..........................9
Tuner
Listening to the radio .................11
Receiving RDS broadcasts.........12
USB Device
Before using the USB device
with this system..........................12
Transferring music from a
disc .............................................13
Playing a file ..............................15
Other Operations
Adjusting the sound .................. 16
Using the timers ........................ 16
Changing the display................. 17
Using optional equipment ......... 17
Deactivating the buttons on
the unit (Child Lock)................. 18
Additional Information
Playable discs............................ 18
Troubleshooting ........................ 19
Messages ................................... 23
Precautions ................................ 24
Specifications............................ 25
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Guide to parts and controls
This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations
can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.
Unit
- Front view
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- Top view
Remote control RM-SCU37B
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wd
ws
wa
BAND
7
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0
6
1
"/1 (on/standby)
Turn on the system, or set it to standby
mode.
B
Remote control sensor
C
Display panel
D
Unit: VOLUME
Remote control: VOLUME +/–*
Adjust the volume.
* The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the system.
1
qk
ql
5
6
qg
6
4
E
FUNCTION
Select a function.
Remote control: USB
Select the USB function.
Remote control: CD
Select the CD function.
Remote control: TUNER/BAND
Select the TUNER function.
Select the FM or AM band during
TUNER function.
F
+/– (select folder)
Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB
device.
m/M (rewind/fast forward)
Hold down to find a point in a track or file
during playback.
Remote control: T/t
Select the menu items.
Unit: l/L
Remote control: ./>
Select a track or file.
Unit: TUNING +/–
Remote control: +/– (tuning)
Tune to the station you want.
G
Unit: NX (play/pause)
Remote control: N (play),
X (pause)
Start or pause playback.
To resume playback of the USB device,
press NX or N.
x (stop)
Stop playback or transferring.
Press x twice to cancel resume playback
of the USB device.
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H
REC TO USB
Transfer music from a disc to the
connected optional USB device.
I
OPTIONS (page 13, 15)
Enter or exit the option menus.
J
EQ (page 16)
Select a preset sound effect.
K
(USB) port
Connect an optional USB device.
L
PHONES jack
Connect the headphones.
M
DVD/PC IN L/R jacks
Connect to the audio output jacks of an
audio/video equipment.
N
DSGX (page 16)
Generate a more dynamic sound.
O
ENTER
Enter the settings.
P
Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE
Insert or eject a disc.
Q
Disc lid
R
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT (page 16)
CLOCK/TIMER SET (page 8, 16)
Set the clock and the Play Timer.
S
REPEAT/FM MODE
Listen to a disc, a USB device, a single
track or file repeatedly (page 10, 15).
Select the FM reception mode (monaural
or stereo) (page 11).
T
CLEAR
Delete the last step from the program list.
U
TUNER MEMORY (page 11)
Preset the radio station.
V
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD,
MP3 disc or a USB device (page 9, 15).
Select the tuning mode (page 11).
W
DISPLAY
Change the information on the display
panel.
X
SLEEP (page 16)
Set the Sleep Timer.
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
C
D
ANTENNA
FM / AM
Getting Started
A
B
A Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception when you set up
the antennas.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
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B Speakers
Insert only the stripped portion of the
speaker cord.
SPEAKERS
IMPEDANCE: USE 6
To right
speaker
Note
Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
Ω
Red/3
Black/#
To left
speaker
C Voltage selector
For models equipped with a voltage
selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to
the local power line voltage.
Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE
SELECTOR may differ.
D Power
Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does
not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the
plug (only for models equipped with an
adaptor).
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the
bottom of the speakers to stabilize the
speakers and to prevent them from
slipping.
Inserting batteries
Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)
batteries, matching the polarities shown
below.
Notes
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or
mix different types of batteries.
• If you do not use the remote control for a long
period of time, remove the batteries to avoid
damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Setting the clock
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving
Mode.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
If “PLAY SET” appears in the display
panel, press ./> repeatedly to
select “CLOCK”, then press
ENTER.
3 Press ./> repeatedly to set
the hour, then press ENTER.
4 Press ./> repeatedly to set
the minutes, then press ENTER.
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Disc
Using play mode
Playing an AUDIO CD/ MP3 disc
Press CD.
1
2 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
the unit to open the disc lid.
3 Load a disc with the label side
facing up.
4 Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on
the unit to close the disc lid.
5 Press N to start playback.
Notes on playing discs
• The system can recognize up to
– 255 folders (including root folder).
– 512 MP3 files.
– 8 folder levels (tree structure of files).
• CD-TEXT information is not supported.
Playing in original order
(Normal Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when
playback is stopped.
• (blank): a disc
• *: all MP3 files in the folder on the
disc
* When playing an AUDIO CD, “ ”
performs the same operation as Normal Play
mode.
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when
playback is stopped.
• SHUF: shuffle a disc
• SHUF*: shuffle all MP3 files in the
folder on the disc
* When playing an AUDIO CD, “ SHUF”
performs the same operation as “SHUF” play
mode.
Note
When you turn off the system, the selected
Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode
returns to Normal Play.
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