Sony MHC-V77DW, MHC-GT7DW Operating Instructions Manual

Home Audio System

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Disc/USB Playback

USB Transfer

Tuner

BLUETOOTH

Network

Gesture Control

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Additional Information

MHC-V77DW

WARNING

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.

Indoor use only.

For product with CE marking

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

CAUTION

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

For customers in Europe

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC 608251:2007. This marking is located on the rear exterior.

Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be

treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-oflife to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This product is intended to be used in the following countries. AT, BE, BG, HR, CY, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IS, IE, IT, LV, LI, LT, LU, MT, NL, NO, PL, PT, RO, SK, SI, ES, SE, CH, GB, AL, BA, MK, MD, RS, ME, TR, Kosovo

5,150 MHz – 5,350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC regulation using a connection cable shorter than 3meters.

This system is designed to be used for the following purposes:

• Playing back music/video sources on discs or USB devices

• Transferring music to USB devices

• Listening to radio stations

• Listening to TV sound

• Playing back music sources on BLUETOOTH devices

• Enjoying social gatherings with the “Party Chain” function

• Streaming music through network connection

For customers in Australia and New Zealand

This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For customers in Australia and India

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

For customers in Singapore

For customers in the United Arab Emirates

This appliance is classified as a CLASS1 LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007. This marking is located on the rear exterior.

License and Trademark Notice

• is a trademark of DVD Format/ Logo Licensing Corporation.

• “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, “DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” logos are trademarks.

• 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 system incorporates Dolby* Digital.

* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• This system incorporates High- Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) technology. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

• The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other countries.

• Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Google Play™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Google Cast™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

• AOSS is a trademark of BUFFALO INC.

• This product incorporates Spotify software which is subject to 3rd party licenses found here: https://developer.spotify.com/ esdk-third-party-licenses/

• Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group.

• ClearAudio+ and

are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB.

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(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN

COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT

WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

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• All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

• In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified.

About this manual

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This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the keys on the touch panel of the unit having the same or similar names.

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Icons, such as , listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the function being explained.

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Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.

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The items displayed on the TV screen may vary depending on the area.

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The default setting is underlined.

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The text enclosed in bracket ([--]) appears on the TV screen, and the text enclosed in double quotation mark (“--”) appears on the display.

Table of Contents

About this manual ................. 6

Unpacking .............................. 9

Playable discs or files on

discs/USB device ...................9

Websites for compatible

devices ..................................12

Guide to parts and

controls .................................13

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

securely .................................19

Deactivating the

demonstration ......................21

Inserting batteries ................21

Connecting the TV ............... 22

Carrying the unit .................. 24

Changing the color

system .................................. 24

Performing the quick

setup .................................... 24

Changing the display

mode .................................... 25

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB

device ................................... 26

Basic playback ..................... 26

Other playback

operations ............................ 27

Using play mode .................. 30

Restricting playback of the

disc (Parental Control) ...........31

Viewing information of a

disc and USB device ............. 32

Using the Setup Menu ......... 33

USB Transfer

Before using the USB

device ................................... 37

Transferring music ............... 37

Tuner

Listening to the radio ...........40

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology ..............41

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device ...............41

Listening to music on a

BLUETOOTH device .............. 42

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC ..............43

Setting the BLUETOOTH

audio codecs ........................44

Network

Selecting the method of

network connection ............. 45

Connecting with a

computer .............................45

Listening to the same music from the multiple speakers

(SongPal Link function) ........ 47

Listening to an Internet music service (Google

Cast) ..................................... 47

Listening to an Internet

music service (Spotify) ......... 48

Gesture Control

Enjoying the Gesture

Control .................................49

Using the Gesture Control

during playback ................... 50

Creating a party

atmosphere (DJ Effect) .........50

Using the Gesture Control

during Karaoke function .......51

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............ 52

Selecting the Virtual

Football mode ...................... 52

Creating your own sound

effect .................................... 53

Other Operations

Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet

(SongPal) .............................. 53

Getting frenzied parties

with the “Fiestable” app ....... 54

Using the Control for HDMI

function ................................54

Using the Party Chain

function ................................ 57

Singing along: Karaoke ........60

Enjoying music with the Party Light and Speaker

Light ......................................61

Using the Sleep Timer ...........61

Using optional equipment ....61

Deactivating the touch panel on the unit (Child

Lock) .....................................62

Deactivating the touch panel on the unit for a short

time (Party Lock) ..................62

Setting the automatic

standby function.................. 62

Setting the BLUETOOTH/

Network standby mode ....... 63

Turning on or off the

BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal ..... 63

Updating the software .........64

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ..................65

Precautions .......................... 76

Specifications ....................... 79

Language code list ..............82

Unpacking

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This unit (MHC-V77DW) (1)

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Remote control (1)

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R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

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FM lead antenna (1)

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AC power cord (mains lead) (1)

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AC plug adaptor* (1) (supplied only for certain areas)

* This plug adaptor is not for the use in

Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Use this plug adaptor in the countries where it is necessary.

Note

When unpacking the carton, be sure that two people handle the unit. Dropping the unit may cause personal injury and/or property damage.

Playable discs or files on discs/USB device

Playable discs

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DVD VIDEO

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DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode

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DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

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VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 discs)

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Super VCD

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CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO CD format or super VCD format

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AUDIO CD

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CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format

Playable files on discs

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Music: MP3 files (.mp3)*

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Video: MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)* files (.avi)

1*2

2*3

, Xvid

Playable files on USB device

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Music: MP3 files (.mp3)*

(.wma)*

.3gp)*

, WAV files (.wav)*2, AIFF files (.aiff)* ALAC files (.alac)*

.dsdiff)*

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Video: MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*

1*2

, WMA files

, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/

, FLAC files (.flac)*2,

, DSD (.dsf/

2*3

, Xvid

files (.avi)

Note

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The discs must be in the following format:

— CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format

that contains the MP3* and Xvid files, and conforms to ISO 9660* (extended format).

— DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in

DATA DVD format that contains the MP3* and conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Format).

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The system will attempt to play back any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in the supported format. Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a

standard format defined by ISO/ MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.

Files with copyright protection (Digital

Rights Management) cannot be played back by the system.

MPEG4 files must be recorded in MP4

file format. Supported video codec and audio codec are as follows:

— Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile

— Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not

A logical format of files and folders

on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

1*2

, MPEG4*2*3 and Xvid files,

(AVC is not supported.)

supported.)

1*2

, MPEG4*2*3

Discs/files that cannot be played back

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You cannot play back the following discs

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BDs (Blu-ray Discs)

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CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

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Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed Mode CDs*

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CD Graphics disc

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Super Audio CDs

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DVD Audio

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DATA CD/DATA DVD that is created in Packet Write format

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DVD-RAM

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DATA CD/DATA DVD which has not been correctly finalized

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CPRM (Content Protection for Recordable Media) compatible DVD-R/-RW recorded in CopyOnce programs

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A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g., heart, square, star)

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A disc that has adhesive tape, paper, or a sticker attached to it

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You cannot play back the following files

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The video files which is larger than 720 (width) × 576 (height) pixels.

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The video files with a high width to length ratio.

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A WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO format.

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An AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format.

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The AAC files which is encoded at 96 kHz.

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Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords.

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Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection.

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Some Xvid files that are longer than 2 hours.

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The MP3 PRO audio file can be played back as MP3 file.

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The system may not play back an Xvid file when the file has been combined from two or more Xvid files.

* Mixed Mode CD: This format records

data on the first track and audio (AUDIO CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session.

Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW

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In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software. For more information, refer to the operating instructions of the recording device.

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Some playback functions may not work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even if they have been correctly finalized. In this case, view the disc by normal playback.

Notes on discs

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This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.

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DualDisc and some music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the CD standard. Therefore, these discs may not be compatible with this product.

Note on multisession disc

This system can play back continuous sessions on a disc when they are recorded in the same format as the first session. However, the playback is not guaranteed.

Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD playback operations

Some playback operations for a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD may be intentionally restricted by software producers. Therefore, some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the operating instructions of the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD.

Notes on playable files

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Playback may take a longer time to start when:

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a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure.

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the audio files or video files in another folder have just been played back.

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The system can play back a DATA CD/DATA DVD or video files on a USB device in the following conditions:

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up to a depth of 8 folders

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up to 300 folders

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up to 999 files in a disc

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up to 2,000 files in a USB device

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up to 650 files in a folder The system can play back audio files on a USB device in the following conditions:

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up to a depth of 8 folders

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up to 998 files and sub-folders

in a folder These numbers may vary depending on the file or folder configuration.

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Folders that have no audio files or video files are skipped.

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Files transferred by a device such as a computer may not be played back in the order in which they were transferred.

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The playback order may not be applicable depending on the software used for creating the audio file or video file.

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Compatibility with all encoding/ writing software of the supported formats, recording devices, and recording media cannot be guaranteed.

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Depending on the Xvid file, the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip.

Notes about USB devices

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This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices.

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Although there are a variety of complex functions for USB devices, the playable contents of USB devices connected to the system are music and video contents only. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the USB device.

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When a USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device.

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Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.

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With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this system.

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The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected USB device.

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Before using a USB device, make sure that no virus-ridden files are on the USB device.

Region code

Your system has a region code and will only play back a DVD VIDEO labeled with an identical region code or

Websites for compatible devices

Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices.

For customers in Latin America:

<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>

For customers in Europe and Russia:

<http://www.sony.eu/support>

For customers in other countries/ regions:

<http://www.sony-asia.com/ support>

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/ iPod with the latest software before using with the system. BLUETOOTH technology works with:

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iPhone SE

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iPhone 6s Plus

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iPhone 6s

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iPhone 6 Plus

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iPhone 6

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iPhone 5s

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iPhone 5c

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iPhone 5

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iPhone 4s

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iPod touch (6th generation)

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iPod touch (5th generation)

Guide to parts and controls

You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page62).

Unit

Top

 

 

 





 

  

  

 

 

 

  

Front



Slot





Side

 Power indicator

Indicates the current status of the system:

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Lights off: The system is in standby mode and BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is set to off.

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Lights up:

— Orange: The system is

in standby mode and BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is set to on.

— Green: The system is turned

on.

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Flashes:

— Green: The system is in

the midst of turning on or entering standby mode.

— Red: The system detects

an abnormality that cannot be displayed with an error message.

 (power) button

Press to turn on the system, or set it to standby mode.

  (play) key

Touch to start playback. Touch and hold  for more than 2 seconds, the built-in sound demonstration will be played back. Touch  to stop the demonstration.

• (stop) key

— Touch to stop playback.

When touched twice, resume playback can be canceled.

— Touch to stop transfer during

music transfer.

— Touch to stop the built-in

sound demonstration.

 GESTURE ON/OFF key

(page49, 50, 51)

 BLUETOOTH indicator

(page41)

BLUETOOTH key

Touch to select the BLUETOOTH function.

PAIRING key

Touch and hold to activate BLUETOOTH pairing during the BLUETOOTH function.

 NETWORK indicator

Indicates the current status of the system:

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Lights off: The system is in standby mode.

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Lights up:

— White: The network

connection is established.

— Green: The system is

connected to a music service via Spotify.

— Blue: The system is

connected to a music service via Google Cast.

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Flashes in white: While connecting to network.

NETWORK key

Touch to select NETWORK function.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected

Setup™) key (page45)

Touch and hold to set up a Wi-Fi network.

 STEREO PAIR key

Touch to use the Wireless Stereo* function for combining two systems.

SET UP key

Touch and hold to use the

Wireless Stereo* function for two

speaker systems.

* Wireless Stereo can be used after

you update the software of the system. For information about updating, refer to the URL below. http://sony.net/nasite/

 Display

 Party Light (page61)

Do not look directly at the light-

emitting part when the Party

Light is turned on.

 VOLUME +/– key

Touch to adjust the volume.

 +/– (select folder) key

Touch to select a folder on a data disc or a USB device.

 / (go backward/go

forward) key

Touch to select a track or file.

TUNING +/– key (page 40)

  (open/close) key

Touch to open or close the disc tray.

 GESTURE CONTROL sensor

(page 49, 50, 51, 62)

 FUNCTION key

Touch to select a function.

 FIESTA indicator (page 52)

Lights up when FIESTA sound

effect is selected.

FIESTA key (page 52)

 MEGA BASS key (page 52)

 SOUND FIELD key (page

52)

 PARTY CHAIN key (page

59)

PARTY LIGHT key (page 25,

61)

 MIC LEVEL +/– key

(page 60)

 Direct function key (DVD/CD,

USB, FM, AUDIO IN, TV)

To use this button, touch PLAYBACK (), then the function key you want.

VOCAL FADER key (page

60)

SCORE key (page 60)

VOICE CHANGER +/– key (page 61)

MIC ECHO key (page 60)

 PLAYBACK key (page 50)

DJ key (page 50)

SAMPLER key (page 50)

KARAOKE key (page 51)

 Disc tray



(N-Mark) (page 43)

 Remote control sensor

 MIC1 jack, MIC2 jack (inside

the MIC1 MIC2 cover)

Place your fingernail in the slot to open the cover. Use to connect the microphone(s).

  (power) button

Press to turn on the system, or sets it to standby mode.

 PLAY MODE button (page

30, 38)

 (USB) port (inside the USB

REC/PLAY cover)

Open the cover according to the arrow direction. Use to connect a USB device. This port can be used for both playback and music transfer.

Remote control

 REPEAT/FM MODE button

(page 30, 40)

 Numeric (0 – 9) buttons*

— Press to select a track, chapter

or file with its item number.

— Press to enter numbers or

values.

SUBTITLE button (page 28)

AUDIO*

button (page 28,

32)

ANGLE button (page 28)

DVD SETUP button (page

33)

MEDIA MODE button (page

26)

Press to select the media to be played back on a data disc or USB device.

CLEAR button (page 28)

REC TO USB button (page

38)

Press to transfer music to the USB device connected to the

(USB) port.

MIC ECHO button (page 60)

1*2

SCORE button (page 60)

+/– (select folder)

Press to select a folder on a data

disc or a USB device.

KEY CONTROL / button

(page 60)

 DVD TOP MENU button

Press to display the DVD title on

the TV screen.

DVD/TUNER MENU button

(page 27, 28, 40)

RETURN button (page 27)

OPTIONS button

Press to enter or exit options

menu.

/ / / button

Press to select the menu items.

button

Press to enter/confirm the

settings.

 SEARCH button (page 27,

28)

  (volume) +/–*

Press to adjust the volume.

button

 SHIFT*1 button

Hold down to activate the

buttons printed in pink.

 / (fast reverse/fast

forward) button (page 27)

Press to find a point in a track or

file during playback.

/ (slow back/slow

forward) button (page 27)

Press to play in slow-motion.

TUNING+/– button (page

40)

 (play)*

Press to start playback.

button

/ (go backward/go forward) button (page 27)

Press to select a track or file.

PRESET+/– button (page

40)

 (pause) button

Press to pause playback. To resume playback, press .

 (stop) button

— Press to stop playback.

When pressed twice, resume playback can be canceled.

— Press to stop transfer during

music transfer.

— Press to stop the built-in

sound demonstration.

 FUNCTION +/– button

Press to select a function.

 MEGA BASS button (page

52)

 SOUND FIELD button (page

52)

MUSIC button (page 53)

MUSIC ARENA button (page

52)

 PARTY LIGHT button (page

25, 61)

LIGHT MODE button (page

61)

 DISPLAY button (page 21,

25, 32, 40, 42)

Press to change the information on the display.

DISPLAY*1 button (page

32)

Press to view or hide the onscreen display.

 SLEEP button (page 61)

*1 This button is printed in pink. To use

this button, hold down SHIFT ()

button, then press this button.

The numeric button 2/AUDIO,  +

and  buttons have a tactile dot. Use

the tactile dot as a reference when

operating the system.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

Unit (Rear)

Getting Started

Note

The jacks/terminal/port at the rear panel have cover, open the cover then make the connection.

 HDMI OUT (TV) jack

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect to the HDMI IN jack of a TV (page 22).

 VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect to the video input jack of a TV or projector (page 22).

Note

Do not connect this system to the TV through the video deck.

 Audio input and output jacks

Use an audio cable (not supplied) to make either connection as follows:

••

AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks

•—

Connect to the audio input jacks of an optional equipment.

•—

Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page57).

••

AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R jacks

•—

Connect to the audio output jacks of a TV or an audio/ video equipment. The sound is output through this system.

•—

Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page57).

 Wireless LAN antenna

If you use the wireless network function, set the antenna as shown in the illustration.

Note

If a network (LAN) cable is connected to the system, the system automatically operates to establish a wired LAN connection. If you wish to use a wireless LAN connection, do not connect a network (LAN) cable to the system.

Hint

We recommend you to adjust the wireless LAN antenna to 90 degrees as in the illustration above for maximum reception.

 FM ANTENNA terminal

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas. Keep the antenna away from the AC power cord (mains lead) and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

 LAN (100) port

Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect to a network equipment (page 46).

 AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the unit, then to the wall outlet.

To wall outlet

When the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected, the system is performing initialization. During system initialization, “WELCOME” appears on the display. While the initializing is in progress, you cannot turn on the system. After initialization completes, demonstration (page 25) starts automatically. If you press  to turn on the system, the demonstration ends.

Deactivating the demonstration

To deactivate the demonstration while the system is turned off, press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no display mode (Power Saving Mode) (page25).

Inserting batteries

Insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, matching the polarities shown below.

Note

••

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.

To operate the unit using the remote control

Point the remote control at the unit’s remote control sensor.

Getting Started

Connecting the TV

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

To watch video

Select the connection methods according to the jacks on your TV.

High quality

HDMI IN (ARC)



HDMI cable*1 (not supplied)



Video cable (not supplied)

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

You can listen to TV sound via the system if you connect the system to the TV’s HDMI

IN (ARC) jack. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output

sound through the system with an HDMI connection, without performing an audio

connection (connection  below). To set the ARC function on this system, see [AUDIO

RETURN CHANNEL] (page 36). To check the compatibility of your TV’s ARC function,

refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

HDMI IN

VIDEO IN

Standard quality

Recommended connection Alternative connection

To listen to TV sound via the system

If you do not connect the system to the TV’s HDMI IN (ARC) jack, make this connection.



Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO OUT

To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “TV”.

Hint

••

You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system by connecting to the AUDIO IN (TV) jack as connection  above. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your equipment.

••

If the audio output level from the system is low when connecting the external equipment, try adjusting the audio output settings on the connected equipment. It may improve the audio output level. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your equipment.

If “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” appear on the display of the unit

When the audio input signals to the system are other than 2-channel Linear PCM signals, the messages “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” (indicate that the input audio signals are unsupported) appear on the display of the unit. In this case, select the proper audio output mode on the TV in order to output 2-channel Linear PCM audio signals.

Getting Started

Carrying the unit

The unit has caster wheels so that you can roll it easily. Normally, carrying the unit by this method is recommended on flat surfaces. Before carrying the unit, disconnect all the cables.

Changing the color system

(Except for Latin American, European, and Russian models)

Set the color system to PAL or NTSC depending on the color system of your TV. Each time you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as follows: NTSC  PAL

Use the keys on the touch panel of the unit to perform this operation.

1 Press  to turn on the system.

Note

••

The caster wheels can be used only on flat surfaces. Lift the unit by two people on uneven surfaces. Correct hand placement while carrying the unit is very important to avoid personal injury and/or property damage. Be sure to use the handle when lifting the unit.

••

Exercise extreme caution when carrying the unit on a slope.

••

Do not carry the unit with a person, luggage, etc. on it.

••

Do not let children or infants be near when carrying the unit.

Handle

2 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD”.

3 Touch and hold DJ and TUNING+

for more than 2 seconds.

“NTSC” or “PAL” appears on the display.

Performing the quick setup

Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in the quick setup.

1 Turn on your TV and select the

video input.

2 Press  to turn on the system. 3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select “DVD/CD”.

The guide message [Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the bottom of the TV screen.

4 Press without loading a disc.

[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the TV screen. Displayed items may vary depending on country or region.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

CHINESE 2

THAI

1CHINESE

5 Press / repeatedly to select a

language, then press .

[VIDEO SETUP] appears on the TV screen.

6 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting that matches your TV type, then press .

After [QUICK SETUP is complete.] appears on the TV screen, the system is ready for playback.

To change the setting manually

See “Using the Setup Menu” (page33).

To quit the quick setup

Press DVD SETUP.

Note

The guide message appears when you turn on the system for the first time or after performing [RESET] (see “Returning the setup menu settings to the default” on page 75).

Changing the display mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off.

Each time you press the button, the display mode changes as follows.

Demonstration

The messages about the main features of this system scrolls across the display and the illumination turns on. To turn off the illumination, press PARTY LIGHT.

No display (Power Saving Mode)

The display is turned off to conserve power.

Getting Started

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB device

For compatible USB devices, see “Websites for compatible devices” (page12). (You can use your Apple devices with this system via BLUETOOTH connection only.)

Basic playback

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly

to select “DVD/CD” or “USB”.

Alternatively, touch PLAYBACK, then touch DVD/CD or USB on the unit.

2 Prepare the playback source.

For DVD/CD function:

Touch  on the unit to open the disc tray and load a disc with the label facing up on the disc tray.

Touch  on the unit again to close the disc tray.

Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction.

For USB function:

Open the USB REC/PLAY cover according to the arrow direction, then connect a USB device to the

(USB) port.

Note

You can use a USB adaptor (not supplied) to connect the USB device to the unit if the USB device cannot be plugged into the

(USB) port.

3 ( only)

Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to select the media type ([MUSIC]/[VIDEO]) you want.

4 Press  to start playback.

When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

+ 58 hidden pages

Sony MHC-V77DW, MHC-GT7DW Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Unpacking

Playable discs or files on discs/USB device

Websites for compatible devices

Guide to parts and controls

Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

Deactivating the demonstration

Inserting batteries

Connecting the TV

Carrying the unit

Changing the color system

Performing the quick setup

Changing the display mode

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB device

Basic playback