Sony MHC-FR10, MHC-F250AV, MHC-F150 User Manual

3-862-493-11(1)

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

MHC-FR10 / F150 / F250AV

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior.

The following caution label is located inside the unit.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude 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 appliance.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.

Note to CATV system installer

This reminder is provided to call 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.

INFORMATION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful 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 interference by one or more of the following 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 from 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.

NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.

MHC-FR10/F150 This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*. MHC-F250AV This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system and Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder*. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY, the double-D symbol a and “PRO LOGIC” are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit.......4

Step 2: Setting up the surround

speakers*

.......................................... 7

Step 3: Setting the time ......................... 9

Step 4: Presetting radio stations ........ 10

Inserting CDs ........................................ 12

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 14

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 17

Recording a CD .................................... 18

Listening to the radio........................... 19

Recording from the radio .................... 21

Playing a tape........................................ 22

Recording from a tape ......................... 24

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 25

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 26

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 27

Programming the CD tracks ............... 28

Playing your favorite CD

independently ................................ 29

Storing specific tracks

(Delete bank) .................................. 31

Grouping your favorite CDs............... 32

Labeling a CD ....................................... 33

Locating a specific CD ......................... 34

Playing highlights of the CD .............. 36

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 40

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 40

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 41

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 42

Selecting surround effects ................... 43

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround

sound*

............................................ 44

Other Features

Using the Radio Data System

Singing along: Karaoke*

Falling asleep to music ........................ 49

Waking up to music ............................. 49

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 51

(RDS)*

............................................. 45

.................... 47

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 52

Troubleshooting ................................... 53

Specifications ........................................ 56

Index..................................... (Back cover)

*1MHC-F250AV only

European model only

Except for Australian and European models

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 37

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 38

Getting Started

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Step 1: Hooking up the main unit

Rear surround

speaker (Right)*

FM antenna

Center surround

AM loop antenna

speaker**

Rear surround

speaker (Left)*

Front speaker (Right)

* MHC-F150/F250AV only ** MHC-F250AV only

1 Connect the front speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color.

Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Front speaker (Left)

Note

The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 56).

Red (‘)

Black (’)

2 Connect the rear surround speakers.

—

Connect the speaker cords from the rear surround speakers to the appropriate REAR SPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid cords to the red jacks and connect the striped cords to the black jacks.

Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Solid (‘)

Stripe (’)

4 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

Extend the FM lead

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

FM75

Notes

• Do not place the rear surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen.

• Be sure to connect both left and right rear surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

3 (MHC-F250AV only)

Connect the center surround speaker.

Connect the speaker cords from the center surround speaker to the appropriate CENTER SPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid cord to the red jacks and connect the striped cord to the black jacks.

Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Solid (‘)

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

COAXIAL FM75

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Stripe (’)

Step 1: Hooking up the main unit

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5 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to

position of your local power line voltage (for models with a voltage selector).

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

110-120V 220-240V

To attach the speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping.

Front speaker

6 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

Demo mode appears in the display.

7 Deactivate the demo mode by

pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when the system power is turned off.

The demo mode is also deactivated when you set the time.

Tip

You can reinforce the bass sound by connecting an optional super woofer to the super woofer connector.

Center surround speaker (MHC-F250AV only)

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

(for MHC-F250AV)

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(for MHC-FR10 / F150)

Tip

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones.

Note

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.

Note on placement

Be sure to place this system on a horizontal place. If the system is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system.

Step 2: Setting up the surround speakers

For MHC-F250AV

Connecting the supplied rear and center surround speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action as it happens on the screen.

For MHC-FR10 / MHC-F150

In addition to the front speakers, connecting the supplied rear speakers provides reverberation and reflective sound that emphasize the sound from the front speakers.

Positioning the speakers

Before you connect them, determine the best location for your speakers.

1 Place the front speakers at an angle

of 45 degrees from your listening position.

Center

Front

speaker (L)

Rear surround

speaker (L)

* For MHC-F250AV only

surround speaker*

45°

Front

speaker (R)

Rear surround

speaker (R)

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Step 2: Setting up the surround speakers (continued)

Adjusting the speaker volume

2 (For MHC-F250AV only)

Place the center surround speaker so it is placed about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the center surround speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly back from the position of the front speakers (B).

Center surround speaker

3 Place the rear surround speakers

facing each other at about 60 to 90 cm (2 to 3 feet) above your listening position.

Rear surround

60 to 90 cm

(2 to 3 feet)

speaker

(For MHC-F250AV only)

To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, turn the Dolby Pro Logic mode on, then adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides.

(Power)

·ª

1 2,4

1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC

ON/OFF on the remote).

“PRO LOGIC ON” appears.

Step 3: Setting the time

2 Press T.TONE ON/OFF on the

remote.

The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Adjust the volume of the test tone.

Front (left) b Center b Front (right)

Rear B

3 From your listening position, press

CENTER LEVEL (+/–) and REAR LEVEL (+/–) on the remote to adjust the volume.

The volume levels from each speaker must become the same.

4 Press T.TONE ON/OFF when you

are done adjusting.

The test tone turns off.

Tip

If you turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/– on the remote) all the speaker volumes change.

Note

The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

The clock is on a 24-hour system for the European model, and a 12-hour system for other models.

The 12-hour system model is used for illustration purposes.

1 2,4 3,5

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

TUNED

DELETE FILE

1 2 REC SLEEP

CD TEXT HI-LIGHT

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

TEXT

DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

STEREO

MANUAL AUTO PRESET

DBFB SUR

DOLBY NR RELAY

kHz

GROUP

MHz

FILE

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

continued

VOLUME

2 3 4 5

Step 3: Setting the time (continued)

Step 4: Presetting

3 Press ENTER

The minute indication flashes.

TUNED

DELETE FILE

NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT

1 2 REC SLEEP

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

TEXT

DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

STEREO

MANUAL AUTO PRESET

kHz MHz

DBFB SUR

DOLBY NR RELAY

GROUP FILE

VOLUME

2 3 4 5

4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute. 5 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

Tips

• If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.

• Setting the time deactivates the demo mode. If you want to display the demo mode, press DISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.

Note

The previous explanation shows you how to set the time while the power is off. To change the time while the power is on, do the following: 1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Turn the jog dial to select SET CLOCK. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Perform steps 2 through 5 above.

radio stations

You can preset the following number of stations:

–2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM. –3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and

10 for SW (or LW, depending on the model you purchased).

(Power)

14 2 5 3

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. Be sure to check which bands you can receive.

Every time you press this button, the band changes as follows: 2 band model:

FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM n MW n SW

FM n MW n LW

2 Press and hold + or – until the

frequency indication starts to change, then release.

Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.

TUNED

DELETE FILE

NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT

1 2 REC SLEEP

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

TEXT

STEREO

MANUAL AUTO PRESET

kHz

MHz

DBFB SUR

DOLBY NR RELAY

GROUP FILE

VOLUME

2 3 4 5

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

Preset number

TUNED

DELETE FILE

NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT

1 2 REC SLEEP

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

TEXT

STEREO

MANUAL AUTO PRESET

kHz MHz

DBFB SUR

DOLBY NR RELAY

GROUP FILE

VOLUME

2 3 4 5

4 Turn the jog dial to select the preset

number you want.

5 Press ENTER.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other

stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

Press + or – repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval

(Except for the European model)

The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure.

Tip

The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Inserting CDs

You can insert up to 51 discs into this player. We recommend you use the PLUS ONE slot for CDs you will be inserting and removing frequently (see page 29).

3 Open the front cover by pushing the

right edge of the cover.

3,7

Playing position

Rotary table

Loading position

1 Press (power) to turn on the

player.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears.

Front cover

4 Turn the jog dial until you find the

disc slot where you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in the display).

Disc slot at the loading position

The disc number* or Disc Memo (see page 33 for details) at the loading position appears in the display. As you turn the jog dial, the disc number or Disc Memo changes.

* If you have already inserted discs, the disc

number at the playing position appears. When you turn the jog dial, the displayed disc number changes to the one at the loading position.

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

DELETE FILE

CD TEXT

HI-LIGHT

1 2 REC SLEEP

DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

TEXT

Disc number

TUNED

DBFB MANUAL AUTO

SUR

PRESET

STEREO

DOLBY NR RELAY

kHz

GROUP

MHz

FILE

2 3 4 5

VOLUME

Disc number or the Disc Memo

5 Insert a disc with the label side

facing right.

Notes

• Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the player or the disc.

• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs.

With the label side facing right

6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to insert more

discs.

7 Close the front cover by pushing the

right edge of the cover until it clicks.

Removing CDs

After following Steps 1 to 3 of “Inserting CDs” on page 12, remove the discs. Then close the front cover.

Notes

• Do not insert an empty 8 cm (3-inch) CD adaptor. It may damage the player.

• Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to CDs. It may damage the player or the disc.

• If you drop a disc into the player and the CD won‘t go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

• When transporting the player, remove all discs from the player.

• If you want to remove the disc played, press ENTER after opening the front cover. The disc comes to the loading position. Remove the disc after the rotary table comes to a complete stop.

Tips

• To play the disc you want independently, see “Playing your favorite CD independently”.

• You can display the original Disc Memos instead of the disc numbers (see “Labeling a CD”) to locate it easily when you start playing. When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title is displayed instead of the disc number.

The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the loading position is set to the playing position.

Always close the front cover except when you insert or remove discs.

Connecting optional AV components

To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.

Connecting audio components

Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of connecting.

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording

You can record from CD into the MD deck digitally by connecting an optical cable.

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

Connecting an MD deck for analog recording

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected MD deck, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “MD” appears.

To the audio output of the MD deck

Note

If you cannot select “MD” even when you have pressed FUNCTION, press down FUNCTION when the power is turned off. “VIDEO” will be switched to “MD”. To return to “VIDEO” do the same procedure.

Tip (MHC-F250AV only)

When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD ·, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations.

To the audio input of the MD deck

while holding

Connecting a super woofer speaker

You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To super woofer

Connecting a VCR

Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press while holding down FUNCTION when the power is turned off. This switches the “MD” function to “VIDEO”. Once you enable the “VIDEO” function, just press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears.

To the audio output of the VCR

Note

If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO”, or you want to switch back to “MD”, repeat the operation described above for switching to “VIDEO”.

Connecting outdoor antennas

Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

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

Jack type A

AM antenna

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

Jack type A

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

FM75

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

Jack type B

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

COAXIAL FM75

FM75

Ground wire (not supplied)

Jack type B

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

COAXIAL FM75

Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground from y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe.

Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to 51 CDs in a row.

CONTINUE

(Power)

=/0 )/+

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until

“CD” appears.

2 Turn the jog dial until the desired

disc number or Disc Memo (see page 33) appears.

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

DELETE FILE

CD TEXT HI-LIGHT

1 2 REC SLEEP

GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

DISC

TEXT

3 Press ENTER or CD (P (or CD

· on the remote).

The selected disc is set to the playing position, and starts playing.

VOLUME

STEREO

TUNED MANUAL AUTO PRESET

PLUS

kHz MHz

ONE

DBFB

SUR

GROUP FILE

DOLBY NR RELAY

2 3 4 5

VOLUME

Stop play

Pause

Resume playing after pause

Select a CD

Advance or return 10 CDs at a time

Select a track

Find a point of a track

Play only the CD you have selected

Play all CDs

Adjust the volume

Stop playing and remove the disc

You need to

Press p.

Press CD (P (P on the remote).

Turn the jog dial clockwise (or press b on the remote) or counterclockwise (or press B on the remote) and release it when you reach the desired CD.

Press V on the remote (to move 10 CDs ahead) or v (to move 10 CDs back).

During play or pause, press )/+ (+ on the remote) repeatedly to go forward or =/0 (= on the remote) repeatedly to go back until you reach the desired track.

During play, press and hold down )/+ () on the remote) to go forward or =/0 (0 on the remote) to go back and release it at the desired point.

Press CONTINUE repeatedly until “1 DISC” appears.

Press CONTINUE repeatedly until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME (VOL) +/– on the remote).

Open the front cover, then press ENTER. The PLUS ONE slot comes out automatically when the front cover is opened while the PLUS ONE button is lit up.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD (continued)

To specify the next CD to play

While playing a disc, turn the jog dial until the desired disc number (or Disc Memo) and “NEXT” appear. To skip to the next disc right away, press ENTER.

TUNED

STEREO

MANUAL AUTO PRESET

DBFB

SUR

VOLUME

DOLBY NR RELAY

kHz

GROUP

2 3 4 5

MHz

FILE

ALL 1 DISC S

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT 1

PLUS ONE

DELETE FILE

CD TEXT HI-LIGHT

1 2 REC SLEEP

DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP

To cancel the specified disc, press CONTINUE twice so that “NEXT” disappears.

Tips

• Pressing CD (P when the power is off

automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD in the slot (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing CD (P (Automatic Source Selection).

• If there is no CD in the player, “-NO DISC-” appears.

Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

The CD SYNCHRO button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.

(Power)

3145

DOLBY-NR

1 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

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