Sony MHC-RV555, MHC-RV55, MHC-RV222, MHC-RV22 Operating Instruction

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

2-595-611-13(1)

MHC-RV555/RV55 MHC-RV222/RV22

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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 marking is located on the rear exterior.

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

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Table of Contents

How to use this manual...........................5

Playable discs..........................................5

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................7

Positioning the speakers........................10

(MHC-RV555/RV55 only)

Setting the clock....................................10

VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc.......................................11

Playing a disc........................................11

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(Ver. 2.0).........................................14

— PBC Play

Playing repeatedly.................................15

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program ..................15

— Program Play

Locating a specific part of a

VIDEO CD .....................................16

— Time Search/Disc Digest

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................18

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

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Tape – Play

Loading a tape.......................................21

Playing a tape........................................21

Tape – Recording

Recording your favorite CD tracks on a

tape.................................................. 22

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually............... 23

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound.............................. 24

Selecting the sound effect..................... 24

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing............................................. 25

Selecting the surround effect ................ 25

Enhancing video game sound............... 25

— Game Sync Mixing video game sound with other

sound source...................................26

— Game Mixing

Singing along: Karaoke ........................ 26

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 28

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music.............................. 28

— Play Timer

Timer recording radio programs........... 29

— Rec Timer

Display

Turning off the display ......................... 30

— Power Saving Mode Viewing information about the disc in the

display ............................................ 31

Changing the Power illuminator........... 32

Viewing information about the disc in the

on-screen display............................ 32

Optional Components

Hooking up optional components......... 34

Listening to audio from a connected

component...................................... 35

(MHC-RV555/RV55 only) Recording on a connected

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

(MHC-RV555/RV55 only)

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Troubleshooting

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

Messages...............................................40

Additional Information

Precautions............................................41

Specifications........................................43

Glossary ................................................ 45

List of button locations and reference

pages ...............................................46

How to use this manual

• This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions that can be used with VIDEO CDs

Functions that can be used with audio CDs

Functions that can be used with MP3

Playable discs

You can play back the following discs on this system. Other discs cannot be played back.

List of playable discs

Format of discs Disc logo

VIDEO CDs

Audio CDs

Discs that this system cannot play

•CD-ROMs

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: – VIDEO CD format – music CD format – MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660

Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

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

• A disc with paper or stickers on it.

• A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape, or a sticker still left on it.

ISO9660 Format The most common international standard for the logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM. There are several specification levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than eight characters in the name, no more than three characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 characters long. Each folder can have up to 8 trees. For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of the contents of the writing software, etc.

Up to 30 characters can be displayed.

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)

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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording device.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in packet write format are not supported.

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

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession are not supported.

• The system may be unable to play MP3 format files that do not have the “.MP3” extension.

• Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise or malfunction.

• With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and 2, folder names or file names may not be displayed correctly.

• The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complicated tree

structure.

– a disc to which data can be added (non-

finalized disc).

Note on playback operations of VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the VIDEO CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. MHC-RV55 is used for illustration purpose.

Getting Started

FM lead antenna

Front speaker (right)

Surround speaker* (right)

MHC-RV555/RV55 only

1 Connect the front speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER (FRONT SPEAKER for MHC-RV555/RV55) terminals as shown below.

Red

Red/Solid

(3)

Insert only the stripped portion

Black/Stripe (#)

AM loop antenna

–

Black

Front speaker (left)

Surround speaker* (left)

2 Connect the surround speakers.

(MHC-RV555/RV55 only)

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

Insert only the stripped portion

Blue

Red/Solid

(3)

Black/Stripe (#)

–

Black

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3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

Note

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.

4 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord.

When using a TV

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

5 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage.

Refer to the print on your system’s VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available settings.

* 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 plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor).

Note

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

7 Set the color system to PAL or NTSC

depending on the color system of your TV while the power is off. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

The color system of your TV

AUTO (factory setting)

NTSC Press ?/1 while holding

PAL Press ?/1 while holding

Notes

• You cannot set the color system in Power Saving Mode (page 30).

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

Do this

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.

down M. The system is set to NTSC.

down m. The system is set to PAL.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Note

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

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.

Attaching 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 (Left (4)/Right (4))

When carrying this system

Perform the following procedure to protect the CD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Make sure that all discs are removed

from the system.

2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until

“STANDBY” appears.

After a few seconds later, “STANDBY” disappears and “LOCK” appears.

3 Unplug the power cord.

Getting Started

Positioning the speakers

Setting the clock

(MHC-RV555/RV55 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.

Use buttons on the remote for the operation.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

hour.

4 Press ENTER. 5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press . or > repeatedly to select

“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Notes

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

• You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode (page 30).

20˚

Position the surround speakers within the respective gray ranges.

Positioning both surround speakers the same distance from the listening position is effective.

VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play

Loading a disc

Use buttons on the unit for the operation.

1 Press Z. 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 again to close the disc tray.

Notes

• Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction.

• Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may cause malfunction.

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

This system lets you play VIDEO CDs*, audio CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks. Before playing a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV and select the video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help.

* You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC

functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

Example: When a disc is loaded

Disc tray number

Disc presence indicator Playing time

Track number

1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to

switch the function to CD.

VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play

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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 (Normal Play)

ALBM (Normal Play)

ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play)

1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play)

ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play)

PGM (Program Play)

* De pending on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

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

All discs in the disc tray continuously.

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

All MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in original order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Play performs the same operation as 1DISC Play.

The tracks on all discs in random order.

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

The MP3 audio tracks in the album on the disc you have selected in random order.

When playing a non-MP3 disc, Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as 1DISC SHUF Play.

The tracks on the disc in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 15).

3 Press N.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. Pause Press X

(Lock

Select a track

Select an album of MP3

Find a point in a track Search Function)

. Press again to resume

play. Press . or > repeatedly (or

turn l L on the unit).

Press ALBUM + or – repeatedly after step 2.

Press m or M during playback. At the desired point,

N to stop searching and

press start playback.

For VIDEO CDs only, each time you press the button, speed changes cyclically as follows: 1 (slower than 2)

t 2 (normal)

t 3 (faster than 2)

Select a disc in stop mode

Switch to CD function from other function

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.

For VIDEO CDs, there are may be some disturbance in the video image.

Only when setting the PBC function to off or when playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1).

For discs with MP3 audio tracks, you cannot search between multiple tracks. Also, the time may not be displayed correctly for some tracks.

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

Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit (Automatic Source Selection).

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit.

Notes

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers.

• When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or nonMP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to start play.

• Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening. We recommend that you do not save other types of tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3 audio tracks.

• An album that does not include an MP3 audio track is skipped.

• Maximum album number: 256 (including root folder)

• Up to 512 tracks and albums of MP3 on a single disc can be recognized on this unit.

• MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that they are recorded on the disc.

• Depending on the encoding/writing software, recording device, or the recording media used at the time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may encounter such problems as disabled playback, sound interruptions, and noise.

Tip

When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER ON” by CD power manage function (page 19).

To play a track by entering the track number

You can also select the track you want using the remote during Normal Play.

Press the number button(s).

To enter a track number over 10

1 Press >10. 2 Enter the corresponding digits for the same

number of “–” flashing in the display. To enter 0, press 10/0.

Example:

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

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc

— Resume Play

This system memorizes the point where you stopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume from that point. Resume Play is not available for an audio CD and a disc with MP3 audio tracks.

1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press x to

stop playback.

“RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press N.

The player starts playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD in step 1.

Notes

• You cannot perform Resume Play during Disc Digest, Shuffle Play or Program Play.

• Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO CD, the system may resume playback from a different point.

• Resume play is canceled when: – you press the number buttons, PLAY MODE, x,

DISC SKIP (DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) or ./>.

– you disconnect the power cord.

– you turn off the system.

– you open the disc tray.

– you change the function to tuner when “CD

POWER OFF” is selected (page 19).

Tip

To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD, press

x in stop mode, then press N.

VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

— PBC Play

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

* PBC: Playback Control

1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to

switch the function to CD.

2 Press N to start playing a VIDEO CD

with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.

3 Press the number button(s) to enter the

item number you want.

4 Continue playback according to the

instructions on the menus to enjoy interactive playback.

Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x.

Go to the next menu page or scene

Go back to the previous menu page or scene

Go back to the previous menu

Select a menu See “To play a track by entering

Press NEXT.

Press PREV.

Press RETURN O.

the track number” (page 13).

To cancel playback with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

1 In stop mode, press . or > to select a

track.

2 Press N.

The “PBC OFF” indicator lights up and playback starts from the selected track. Still images, such as the menu screens, will not be shown.

To return to PBC playback, press x in stop mode, then press N.

Tips

• When “ ” appears on the TV screen, you have pressed an invalid button.

• When you press NEXT during menu playback or while playing moving pictures, the next scene on the disc appears. Also refer to the instructions supplied with the disc.

• You can cancel playback with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) by pressing any number button in stop mode. The disc is automatically played in Normal Play mode.

Playing repeatedly

Creating your own

— Repeat Play

You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly.

Press REPEAT until “REP” or “REP1” appears.

REP: For all the tracks on the disc(s) up to five times. REP1: For a single track only.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and “REP1” disappear.

Notes

• You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF” at the same time.

• When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.

• You cannot select “REP1” during playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

program

—Program Play

You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want to play them. You can synchro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 22).

1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to

switch the function to CD.

2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop

mode until “PGM” appears.

3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC

SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select a disc.

4 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn

l L on the unit) until the desired

track number appears.

When programming the MP3 audio tracks, press ALBUM + or – to select album, then press . or > repeatedly (or turn l L on the unit) until the desired track number appears.

Selected track numberDisc tray number

VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play

Total playing time ( including selected track)

5 Press ENTER.

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

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