Sony MHC-ESX9, MHC-ESX8, MHC-ESX6 Operating Instructions Manual
4-463-332-12(1)
HOME AUDIO
SYSTEM
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
Other Operations
Additional Information
MHC-ESX9/ESX8/ESX6
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 appliance with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked flame
sources (for example, lighted candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.
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 appliances with
battery-installed to excessive heat, such as
sunshine and fire.
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.
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 is protected by certain
intellectual property rights of Microsoft
Corporation. Use or distribution of such
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft
subsidiary.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product by IEC60825-1:2007. 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...........................9
Disc/USB Playback
Playing a disc ...............................9
Before using the USB device
with this system..........................10
Playing a USB device ................10
Using play mode ........................10
USB Transfer
Transferring music.....................12
Tuner
Listening to the radio .................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
Note
When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons.
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Remote control RM-SCU37B
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.
E
Disc tray
F
Z (open/close)
Insert or eject a disc.
G
FUNCTION
Select a function.
H
REC TO USB
Transfer onto the optional USB device
which is connected to the port.
I
ENTER
Enter the settings.
J
OPTIONS (page 10, 14, 17)
Enter or exit the options menus.
K
+/– (select folder)
Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB
device.
L
BASS BAZUCA (page 16)
Select the BASS BAZUCA effect.
M
(USB) port
Connect an optional USB device.
N
Unit: EQ +/–
Remote control: EQ
Select a preset sound effect (page 16).
O
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.
./> (go back/go forward)
Select a track or file.
Unit: TUNING +/–
Remote control: +/– (tuning)
Tune to the station you want.
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P
Unit: NX (play/pause)
Remote control: N (play),
X (pause)
Start or pause playback.
To resume playback, press NX or N.
x (stop)
Stop playback or transferring.
Press x twice to cancel resume playback
of the USB device.
Q
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT (page 16)
CLOCK/TIMER SET (page 9, 16)
Set the clock and the Play Timer.
R
REPEAT/FM MODE
Listen to a disc, a USB device, a single
track or file repeatedly (page 12).
Select the FM reception mode (monaural
or stereo) (page 15).
S
CLEAR
Delete the last step from the program list.
T
USB
Select the USB function.
CD
Select the CD function.
TUNER/BAND
Select the TUNER function.
Select the FM or AM band during
TUNER function.
U
TUNER MEMORY (page 15)
Preset the radio station.
V
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD,
MP3 disc or a USB device (page 10, 13).
Select the tuning mode (page 15).
W
DISPLAY
Change the information on the display
panel.
X
SLEEP (page 16)
Set the Sleep Timer.
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Getting Started
Getting Started
1 To speaker (right)
2 To speaker (left)
3 To HIGH channel (right)
4 To HIGH channel (left)
5 To LOW channel (right)
6 To LOW channel (left)
B is different depending
on the model. See below.
MHC-ESX9 MHC-ESX8 MHC-ESX6
Hooking up the system securely
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A Antennas
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
White
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.
B Speakers
(MHC-ESX9)
Example:
White
Purple
C DVD/PC IN L/R
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect the audio output jacks of an
audio/video equipment or a computer.
The sound is output through this system.
D Power
Plug the power cord into a wall socket.
The demonstration appears in the display
panel. Press "/1 t o t ur n o n th e s ys te m a nd
the demonstration automatically ends.
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).
Note
When you unplug the power cord, it may take
awhile before the display turns off.
Inserting batteries
Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)
batteries, matching the polarities shown
below.
(MHC-ESX8/ESX6)
Example:
Notes
• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.
• When connecting speaker cords, insert the
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connector straight into the terminals.
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.
Disc/USB Playback
Setting the clock
When you play
back an 8 cm
disc such as a
CD single, place
it on the inner
circle of the tray
Disc/USB Playback
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.
Playing a disc
Press CD.
1
2 Press Z on the unit to open the
disc tray.
3 Load a disc with the label side
facing up.
4 Press Z on the unit to close the
disc tray.
5 Press N to start playback.
Notes on playing discs
• (For AUDIO CD) This system can recognize
up to 99 tracks.
• (For MP3 disc) This system can recognize up
to
– 999 folders (including root folder).
– 999 MP3 files.
– 250 MP3 files in a folder.
– 8 folders levels (tree structure of files).
• CD-TEXT information is not supported.
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