Sony MHC-RV5, MHC-RV6 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

4-240-420-12(2)

MHC-RV6/R V5

WARNING

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

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.

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. This label is located on the rear exterior.

Don’t throw away the battery with general house waste, dispose of it correctly as chemical waste.

Except for European models

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR guidelines for energy efficiency.

partner, Sony

This system can play the

Notes on VIDEO CDs

• This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC* functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

Disc type You can

VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1 discs)

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0 discs)

* PBC = Play Back Control

• VIDEO CDs with CD audio tracks may not play properly.

Enjoy video playback (moving pictures) as well as audio CDs.

Play interactive software using menu screens displayed on the TV screen (menu playback), in addition to the video playback function of VIDEO CDs without PBC functions. Moreover, you can play high or standard quality still picture.

Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs

Type of discs Label on the disc

Audio CDs

MP3 files

following discs

VIDEO CDs Audio CDs

Disc Logo

Contents Audio + Video

Disc size 12 cm 12 cm Play time 74 min. 74 min.

(moving pictures)

Audio

• Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording condition or the drive’s characteristics.

• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not finalized.

• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is recorded in Multi Session.

Table of Contents

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

Main unit........................................................4

Remote Control.............................................. 5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system .................................. 6

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into

the remote ...............................................9

Setting the clock ............................................9

CD/VIDEO CD/MP3 file

Loading a disc .............................................. 10

Playing a CD — Normal Play/

Shuffle Play/Repeat Play ...................... 10

Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks

— Program Play ...................................12

Playing a VIDEO CD — Normal Play/

Shuffle Play/Repeat Play ...................... 13

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

(Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play ......................... 14

Playing a disc with MP3 files ...................... 15

Locating a specific part of a VIDEO CD

— Time Search/Disc Digest ................. 17

Resuming playback from the point you

stopped a VIDEO CD

— Resume Play ....................................19

Adjusting the VCD picture

— Picture Effect ................................... 19

Tuner

Presetting radio stations ...............................20

Listening to the radio

— Preset Tuning/Manual Tuning ......... 22

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ..................................... 26

Selecting the sound effect ............................27

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing ................................................... 27

Selecting the surround effect ....................... 28

Selecting the surround system ..................... 28

Display

Turning off the display

— Power Saving Mode......................... 28

Using the display .........................................29

Adjusting the brightness of the display .......29

Using the on-screen display .........................30

Other Features

Enhancing video game sound

— Game Sync....................................... 31

Mixing video game sound with other sound

source — Game Mixing ....................... 31

Changing the spectrum analyzer display ..... 31

Singing along: Karaoke ...............................31

Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer....... 33

Waking up to music — Daily Timer ...........33

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components ................35

Listening to audio from a connected

component ............................................ 36

Recording on a connected component .........36

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies ................................ 37

Messages ...................................................... 39

Tape

Loading a tape.............................................. 23

Playing a tape............................................... 23

Recording to a tape

— CD Synchro Recording/

Recording Manually/Program Edit....... 24

Timer-recording radio programs.................. 25

Additional Information

Precautions................................................... 40

Specifications............................................... 41

Glossary ....................................................... 43

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

How to use this page

Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.

Main unit

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – G

ALBUM +/– ws (12, 16) CD eg (10, 12 – 14, 16, 24, 25) CD SYNC ql (24, 25) Deck A wg (23) Deck B qk (23 – 25, 32) DIRECTION 8 (23 – 25, 32) DISC 1 – 3 qs (11, 12, 14, 16) DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE qd (10,

11, 14, 16) Disc tray qa (10) DISPLAY 8 (28, 29) ECHO LEVEL control wk (32) EDIT 8 (25) EFFECT ON/OFF 4 (27, 32) ENTER qf (9, 12, 14, 15, 19 – 21,

25 – 27, 33, 34) FM MODE 8 (22, 39) GAME ea (31) GAME EQ wd (27, 32) GAME INPUT (AUDIO) jacks

wl (35 ) GAME INPUT (VIDEO) jack e;

(35) GAME MIXING wf (31) GROOVE 3 (26)

K – Z

KARAOKE PON 2 (31, 32) MD (VIDEO) es (36) MIC jack wj (31) MIC LEVEL control wk (31, 32) MOVIE EQ 9 (27, 32) MUSIC EQ 6 (27, 32) P FILE wa (27) PHONES jack qh PICTURE EFFECT 5 (19) PLAY MODE 8 (10, 12, 13, 16) REC PAUSE/START w; (24, 25,

32) REPEAT 8 (11, 16) SPECTRUM 8 (31) SURROUND SPEAKER

MODE* 0 (28) TAPE A/B ed (23, 24, 32) TUNER MEMORY 8 (20, 21) TUNER/BAND ef (20 – 22, 24) VOLUME control qg

12 34567 098qa

Illustration number

TUNER/BAND ef (20 – 22, 24)

Name of button/part Reference page

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 1 v/V/b/B 7 Z OPEN/CLOSE qd Z (deck B) qj M ws . ws x ws hH ws X ws > ws m ws Z (deck A) wh

+/– ws

* MHC-RV6 only

ef ed es

qf ea e;

qg wl

wk wj wh wg

wswdwf

qlw;wa

Remote Control

ALPHABETICAL ORDER

A – O

ALBUM +/– e; (12, 16) CD ra (10, 12 – 14, 16, 24, 25) CINEMA SPACE wh (28) CLEAR qd (12, 18) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2

(26, 34)

CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 25,

33) DIMMER eg (29) DISPLAY ej (28, 29) D.SKIP qa (11, 14, 16) EFFECT ON/OFF qk (27, 32) ENTER wf (9, 12, 14, 15,

19 – 21, 25 – 27, 33, 34) GAME ek (31) GAME EQ wd (27, 32) GAME MIXING el (31) KARAOKE PON qh (31, 32) KEY CONTROL #/2 qj (32) MD (VIDEO) r; (36) MOVIE EQ ql (27, 32) MUSIC EQ wg (27, 32) NEXT ed (14, 15, 18) Number buttons 0 (11, 16 – 18) ON SCREEN qf (30)

P – Z

P FILE wa (27) PICTURE/EFFECT wk (19) PLAY MODE wl (10, 12, 13, 16) PRESET +/– qg (20 – 22) PREV es (14, 15, 18) REPEAT qs (11, 16) RETURN O ea (15) SELECT qg (14, 15) SLEEP 1 (33) SPECIAL MENU ef (18) SPECTRUM eh (31) SURROUND SPEAKER

MODE* wj (28) TAPE A/B 6 (23, 24, 32) TUNER/BAND rs (20 – 22, 24) TUNING +/– qg (20 – 22) TV ?/1 4 (9) TV CH +/– 8 (9) TV/VIDEO 9 (9) TV VOL +/– 7 (9) VOL +/– w;

List of Button Locations and Reference Pages

BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

?/1 (power) 5 M qg . qg > qg X qg nN qg m qg x qg v/V/b/B ws

* MHC-RV6 only

r; ek

ef es

el ej

eh eg

ed ea

e; wk

wj wg

wf wd

8 9

qg qh qj

qk ql

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Front speaker (Right) Front speaker (Left)

Surround speaker (Right)* Surround speaker (Left)*

* MHC-RV6 only

1 Connect the speakers.

VIDEO OUT

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

+ –

3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Getting Started

2 For MHC-RV6

Connect the surround speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER jacks as shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

Red/Solid (3)

Black/Stripe (#)

For MHC-RV5 Go to the procedure 3.

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

FM75 COAXIAL

–

4 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cable.

When using a TV

Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system.

continued

Hooking up the system (continued)

5 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ.

120V*220V230 - 240V

* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V

6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.

The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends.

If the supplied adapter on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adapter).

7 Set the color system to PAL or NTSC

depending on the color system of your TV while the power is off.

The color system of your TV

AUTO (factory setting)

NTSC ?/1 while holding down

PAL ?/1 while holding down

Notes

• You cannot set the color system in the Power Saving Mode.

• When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in the different color system from the one you set to the unit, the picture image may be distorted.

To connect optional components

See page 35.

Press

?/1 while holding down X. If your TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal, the system is set to AUTO.

>. The system is set to NTSC.

.. The system is set to PAL.

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.

Notes

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

• Do not place the 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 surround speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.

Positioning the speakers (MHC-RV6 only)

1 Place the front speakers at an angle of

45 degrees from your listening position.

Front speaker (L)

Surround speaker (L)

Front speaker (R)

Surround speaker (R)

2 Place the surround speakers facing

each other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening position.

Surround speaker

60 to 90 cm

Using the remote

You can use the buttons shown below to operate a Sony TV.

To Press

Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1. Switch the TV’s video

input Change the TV

channels Adjust the volume of

the TV speaker(s)

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism.

TV/VIDEO.

TV CH + or –.

TV VOL + or –.

1 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the unit.

2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until

“STANDBY” appears.

When you release the buttons, “LOCK” appears.

3 Unplug the AC power cord.

Inserting two R6 (size AA)

Setting the clock

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the

remote.

3 Press v or V repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press B. 5 Press v or V repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. 2 Press v or V repeatedly to select “CLOCK

SET”, then press ENTER.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Note

The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Getting Started

batteries into the remote

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.

CD/VIDEO CD/MP3 file

Loading a disc

You can also load and play discs with MP3 files. See “Playing a disc with MP3 files” on page 15 for MP3 files.

1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

The disc tray opens.

2 Place a disc with the label side up on

the disc tray.

To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.

3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc

tray.

Playing a CD

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play

This system lets you play the CD in different play modes.

Disc tray number

Disc presence indicator

1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

ALL DISCS (Normal Play)

1DISC/ALBM (Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)

1DISC SHUF/ ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)

PGM (Program Play)

Track number Playing time

All CDs in the disc tray continuously.

The tracks on the CD you have selected in original order.

The tracks on all CDs in random order.

The tracks on the CD you have selected in random order.

The tracks on all CDs in the order you want them to be played (see “Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks” on page 12).

3 Press hH (or nN on the remote).

Other Operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X. Press again to resume

Select a track During play or pause, press >

Find a point in a track (Lock Search Function)

Select a CD in stop mode

Switch to CD function from another source

Remove a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. Exchange other

CDs while playing

Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)

play.

or .. During play, press M or m.

At the desired point, press hH (or nN on the remote) to stop searching and start playback.

Press DISC 1 – 3*1 or DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote).

Press DISC 1 – 3 (Automatic Source Selection).

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE.

Press REPEAT during play until “REP” or “REP 1” appears. REP*2: For all the tracks on the CD up to five times. REP 1*3: For a single track only. To cancel playing repeatedly, press REPEAT until “REP” and “REP 1” disappear.

Playing a track by entering the track number

Press the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track number of the track you want to play.

To enter a track number over 10

1Press >10. 2Enter the corresponding digits.

To enter 0, press 10/0 instead.

Example:

To play track number 30, press >10, then 3 and 10/0.

CD/VIDEO CD/MP3 file

*1DISC 1 – 3 are not available when “ALL DISCS

SHUF” is selected.

*2You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS

SHUF” at the same time.

*3When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated

endlessly until “REP 1” is canceled.

Note

The play mode cannot be changed while playing a disc. To change the play mode, press x first to stop playing.

Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks

— Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want to play them.

1 Press CD. 2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until “PGM” appears in the display.

3 Press one of DISC 1 – 3 to select a CD. 4 Press . or > until the desired

track appears in the display.

Disc tray number

Selected track number

5 Press ENTER.

The track is programed. The program step number appears, followed by the total playing time.

6 Program additional discs or tracks.

To program Repeat steps

Other tracks on the same disc

Other tracks on other discs

Total playing time (including selected track)

4 and 5

3 to 5

Other Operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Clear a track from the end of program

To program the MP3 files

After step 3, press ALBUM – or + repeatedly until the folder you want appears, and then go to step 4.

Tips

• The program you made remains after Program Play finishes. To play the same program again, press CD, then press hH (or nN on the remote).

•“– –.– –” appears when the total VIDEO CD/CD program time exceeds 100 minutes, when you select a VIDEO CD/CD track whose number is 21 or over, or when you programed MP3 files.

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.

Press CLEAR on the remote in stop mode.

7 Press hH (or nN on the remote).

Playing a VIDEO CD

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play

You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

This system lets you play the VIDEO CD in different play modes.

Disc tray number

Disc presence indicator

1 Turn on your TV and select the video

input.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help.

2 Press CD.

Track number

Playing time

3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until the mode you want appears in the display.

Select To play

ALL DISCS* (Normal Play)

1DISC/ALBM (Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)

1DISC SHUF/ ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)

PGM (Program Play)

* Depending on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(Ver. 2.0), the disc does not change.

All VIDEO CDs in the disc tray continuously.

The VIDEO CD you have selected in original order.

The tracks on all VIDEO CDs in random order.

The tracks on the VIDEO CD you have selected in random order.

The tracks on all VIDEO CDs in the order you want them to be played (see “Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks” on page 12).

4 Press hH (or nN on the remote).

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CD/VIDEO CD/MP3 file

Playing a VIDEO CD (continued)

Playing a VIDEO CD with

Other Operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X*1. Press again to resume

Select a track or scene*

Find a point in a track or scene (Lock Search Function)

Select a VIDEO CD in stop mode

Remove the VIDEO CD

Exchange other VIDEO CDs while playing

Play repeatedly (Repeat Play)

*1There may be some disturbance in the video

image.

*2Only when setting the PBC function to off or when

playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver.

1.1).

*3DISC 1 – 3 are not available when “ALL DISCS

SHUF” is selected.

*4You cannot select “REP 1” during playback of

VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

playback. Press NEXT on the remote or >

to go forward, or press PREV on the remote or . to go back.

Press m or M during playback. Each time you press the button, speed changes cyclically as follows: 1 (slow) t 2 (normal) t 3 (high) At the desired point, press hH (or nN on the remote) to stop searching and start playback.

Press DISC 1 – 3*3 or DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote).

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE.

See page 11.*

PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

— PBC Play

You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure will differ with each disc.

1 Press CD. 2 Press hH (or nN on the remote)

to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators light up and a PBC menu appears on your TV.

• VCD: Lights during playback of a VIDEO CD.

• PBC: Lights during PBC playback of a PBC compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0).

• PBC OFF: Lights when a PBC compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) is played without using the PBC functions (see “Cancel playback with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)” on page 15).

3 Press . or > repeatedly to select a

number from the menu, then press ENTER (or SELECT on the remote).

4 Continue according to the instructions

on the menus to enjoy interactive playback.

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