Sony MHC-RV990D, MHC-RV660D Operating Instructions Manual

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

4-246-460-13(3)

MHC-RV990D MHC-RV660D

WARNING

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or mo ist u r e.

To prevent fire, do not cover the ventil at ion of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candle s on the apparatus.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place obje c ts filled with liquids, such as vases , on the ap pa ratus.

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

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

The following caution la be l is loc a te d inside the apparatus.

This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decode r , and the DTS** Digital Surround System.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

**Manufactured under license from Digital Theater

Systems, Inc. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered tradema rk s of Digital Theater Systems, Inc.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

Except for European model

ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an E

TAR

partner, Sony Corporation

S has determined that this produc t meets the E

NERGY STAR

NERGY

guidelines for energy efficien cy.

Table of Contents

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

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

Getting Started

Hooking up the system............................8

Positioning the speakers

(MHC-RV990D only).....................12

Setting the clock....................................13

Selecting a language .............................13

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Loading a disc........................ ... .... ........14

Playing a disc........................................14

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

Playing DVDs using the menu..............18

Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions

(Ver. 2.0).........................................18

— PBC Play

Playing JPEG Image Files ....................19

Playing repeatedly.................................20

— Repeat Play

Creating your own program..................21

— Program Play Searching for a title/chapter/track/i nd ex /

album/file........................................23

DVD – Various functions

Changing the sound/subtitle/

language..........................................26

Adjusting the angle/imag e....................29

Restricting disc playback......................31

— CUSTOM PARENTAL

CONTROL/PARENTAL

CONTROL

Speaker settings ....................................35

— SPEAKER SETUP List of items that can be displayed and

selected by disc type....................... 37

System setup item list....................... ....38

Tuner

Presetting radio stations........................39

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

— Preset Tuning — Manual Tuning

Tape – Play

Loading a tape......................................42

Playing a tape............. ... ........................42

Tape – Recording

Recording your favor it e C D tracks on a

tape................................................. 43

— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording

Recording on a tape manually..............44

— Manual Recording

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound..............................45

Selecting the sound effect..................... 45

Selecting the surround effect................ 46

Adjusting the graphic equalizer and

storing.............................................47

Enhancing video game sound...............47

— Game Sync

Mixing video game sound with other

sound source...................................48

— Game Mixing

Singing along: Karaoke........................48

Timer

Falling asleep to music ......................... 50

— Sleep Timer

Waking up to music..............................50

— Daily Timer

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

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Display

Turning off the display..........................52

— Power Saving Mode

Adjusting the brightness of the

indicators ........................................53

Changing the Power illuminator...........53

Viewing information ab ou t th e d isc in the

display.............................................54

Viewing information ab ou t th e d isc in the

on-screen display............................55

Checking the date information..............56

(JPEG only)

Optional Components

Hooking up optional com po nents.........57

Listening to audio from a connected

component ......................................59

Recording audio from a connected

component ......................................59

Recording on a connected

component ......................................59

Troubleshooting

Problems and remedies.........................60

Messages...............................................65

Additional Information

Precautions............................................66

Specifications........................................68

Language code list ................................70

Glossary................................................71

List of button locations and refer e nce

pages...............................................74

How to use this manual

• This manual mainly explains operations u sing the remote, but the same operations can also be performed us in g t he buttons on the unit having the same or similar names.

• The North American model is the model used for OSD (on-screen display) illustration purposes.

• The following symbols are used in this manual.

Symbol Meaning

Functions that can be used with DVDs

Functions that can be used with VIDEO CDs

Functions that can be used with audio CDs

Functions that can be used with MP3 audio tracks

Functions available for JPEG files

Playable discs

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

List of playable discs

Format of discs

CD-R/CD-RW (MP3 files)

CD-R/CD-RW (JPEG files)

The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark.

Disc logo Contents

Audio

Video

Region code of DVD s you can play on this system

Your system ha s a region code printe d on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with identical region code.

DVDs labeled will also be played on this system. If you try to play any ot her DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions.

ALL

DVD DECK RECEIVER

AC: 00V 00Hz 00W

SERIAL NO:

Region code

MODEL NO. HCD-RVXXXX

Format of discs

DVD VIDEOs Audio +

VIDEO CDs Audio +

Audio CDs Audio

CD-R/CD-RW (audio data)

Disc logo Contents

Video

Audio

Discs that this system ca nnot play

• CD-ROMs (except for ext ension “.MP3” , “.JPG”, or “.JPEG”)

• CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those record ed in the following formats: – music CD format – video CD format – MP3/JPEG format that conforms to

ISO9660 Session

• Data part of CD-Extras

• Super Audio CDs

Level 1/Level 2, Joliet or Multi

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• DVD-RWs in VR mode (DVD-RWs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programed or edited.)

• DVD-ROMs

• DVD Audio discs

• A DVD with a different region code.

• Audio tracks in MP3PRO format.

• A disc that has a non-standard sha pe (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 in te rnational 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 (n o more than eight characters in the na me, no more t han three char acters in the extension “.MP3” o r “.JP G”) and in capital letters. Folder names can be no long er tha n e ight characters. There can be no more than eight nested folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file names and folder names up to 31 character s 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.

Multi Session This is a recording method that enables adding of data using the Track-At-Once method. Conventional CDs begin at a CD control area called the Lead-in and end at an area called Lead-out. A Multi Session CD is a CD having multiple sessions, with each segment from Lead-in to Lead-out regarded as a single session. CD-Extra: This format records audio (audio CD data) on the tracks in session 1 and data on the tracks in session 2.

Notes on discs

• This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs edited by the user. However, note that playback of some di s cs may not be possible depending on the recording device used for recording or th e di sc condition.

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

• CD-R and CD-RW discs th at have not been correctly final i zed (processing t o allow play by a normal CD player ) cannot be played.

• CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multisession that have not ended by “closing the session” are not supported.

• The system may be unable to play MP3/JPEG format files that do not have the extender “.MP3”, “.JPG”, or “.JPEG”.

• Attempting to pl ay non-MP3/JPE G format files that have the extender “.MP3”, “.J P G”, or “.JPEG” may re sult in noise or malfunction. Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

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

• The following discs take a lon ger time to start playback.

– a disc recorded with complicat ed tree

structure. – a disc recorded in Multi Session. – a disc to which data can be added (no n-

finalized disc).

• Some CD-Rs, CD-RWs, DVD-Rs or DVDRWs (in video mode) (DVD-RWs created in video mode have the same format as a DVD VIDEO) 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 no t been correctly fi nalized. For more information, see the operating instructions for the recording de vi ce.

• A disc rec orded i n packet writ e format cannot be played.

Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs

Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and 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 DVDs or VIDEO CDs.

Music discs encoded with copyright pro tection technologies

This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, variou s m usic discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are m ar keted by some record companies . Plea se be awar e that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this prod uct.

Cautions when playing a disc that is recorded in Multi Session

Copyrights

This product inc or porates copyright prot ection technology that is protecte d by U.S. p atents and other in tellectua l p roperty ri g hts. Use o f this copyright pr ot ection technol ogy must be authorized by Macrovision, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses onl y unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when an MP3 audio track is contained in t he first session. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• This system can play Multi Session CDs when a JPEG image file is contained in the first session. Any subsequent JPEG image files recorded in later sessions can also be played back.

• If audio tracks and images in music CD format or video CD format are recorded in the first session, only the first sessio n will be played back.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Perform the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the suppli ed cords and accessories.

Surround speaker (Right)*

Front speaker (Right)

FM antenna

Center speaker*

AM loop antenna

Surround speaker (Left)*

Front speaker (Left)

* MHC-RV990D only

1 Connect the front speakers.

Connect the right and left speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

4 Connect the FM and AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Getting Started

Gray/Solid

(3)

–

Black/Stripe (#)

2 Connect the surround speakers.

(MHC-RV990D only)

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

Insert only the stripped portion

Gray/Solid

(3)

Black/Stripe (#)

3 Connect the center speaker.

(MHC-RV990D only)

Connect the speaker cords to th e CENTER SPEAKER jacks as shown below.

Insert only the stripped portion

Extend the FM lead antenna

AM loop antenna

horizontally

COAXIAL

5 Connect the video input jack of your TV

to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cable.

S VIDEO

VIDEO

OUT

When using a TV

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

When connecting a video deck

Connect the TV and the video deck using video and audio cords (not supplied) as shown below.

Gray/Solid

(3)

Black/Stripe (#)

Video deck System

Do not connect

directly.

If you connect a video deck between this system and the TV, you may experience video leakage when watching the video signal from this system. Do not connect a video deck between this system and the TV.

continued

Tip

For even higher quality video image s: – Use an optional component vi deo cord to co nnect the

COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this system. If your TV is compatible with progressive format file signals, use thi s co nne ct ion and set “COMPONENT OUT” to “PROGRESSIVE” in “Adjusting the TV screen” (page 30).

– You can use an optional S-vi de o co rd t o connect the

S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.

6 For models with a voltage selector, set

VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the loc a l power line voltage.

Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ.

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

220V 230-240V120V

* Saudi Ara bia n model: 120 – 127 V

7 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

The demonstratio n 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 adap ter).

8 (Except for Latin American models)

Set the color system to PAL or NTSC depending on the color system of your TV.

The color system is factory set to NTSC for region code 3 models, and PAL for other region code models. Ea ch time you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as foll ows:

NTSC y PAL Use the buttons on the system.

1 Press ?/1 to turn of f th e s ystem. 2 Press ?/1 while holding down X on the

unit. The system turns on and the color system is changed.

Notes

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

• The type of speakers supplied vary a ccor ding to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 68).

• Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV.* This may cause distortion of the color s in the TV screen.

• Be sure to connect both left and right surro und speakers.* Otherwise, the sound wil l not be he ard.

• You cannot set the color system in the Power Saving Mode (see “Turning off the display” on page 52).

• 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.

* MHC-RV990D only

To connect optional components

See page 57.

Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote

Operating a Sony TV

You can use th e followi ng button s on the rem ote to operate a Sony TV.

To Press

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

source between the TV and other input sources

Change the TV channels TV CH +/– Adjust the volume of the

TV speaker(s)

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.

TV/VIDEO

TV VOL +/–

Attaching the speaker pa ds

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

Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4))

Center speaker* (2)

Speaker pads ar e not supplied for the surround speakers.

* MHC-RV990D only

When carrying this system

Perform the follo w i ng procedure to protect the DVD mechanism.

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system, then

press DVD. Make sure that all discs are removed from the system.

2 Hold down DVD, then press ?/1 until

“STANDBY” appears. When “STANDBY” disappears, “LOCK” appears.

3 Unplug the power cord.

Getting Started

Positioning the speakers (MHC-RV990D only)

1 Place the front speakers at an angle of

45 degrees from your listening position.

Front speaker (L)

Center speaker

Sub woofer (not supplied)

45˚

Front speaker (R)

Note

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

Tip

You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound while playing a DVD. To adjust the speaker volume and level, see page 36.

Surround speaker (L)

Surround speaker (R)

2 Place the center speaker at about the

same height as the front speakers.

Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly behind the front speakers.

3 Place the surround speakers facing

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

Surround speaker

60 to 90 cm

Surround speaker

Setting the clock Selecting a language

1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 3 Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. 4 Press ,. 5 Press M or m repeatedly to set the

minute.

6 Press ENTER.

The clock starts working.

To adjust the clock

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. 2 Press M or m to select “CLOCK SET”, then

press ENTER.

3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6

above.

Note

The clock settings are canceled whe n you dis c onnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

You can change the on-screen display language.

1 Turn on your TV and select the video

input.

2 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 3 Press DVD to switch the function to

DVD.

4 Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. 5 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“LANGUAGE SETUP”, then press ENTER.

6 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“OSD”, then press ENTER.

7 Press M or m repeatedly to select a

language from the displayed list, then press ENTER.

Getting Started

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

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 addit i onal discs, press D ISC 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 dis c tray closed with your finger, as this may cau se ma lfunction.

Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV and select the video input. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be different or restr icted. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc.

Example: When a DVD disc is loaded

Disc tray number

Example: When a CD disc is loaded

Disc tray number

Title number

Track number

Chapter number

Disc presence indicator

Disc prese nce indicator

Playing time

1 Press DVD to switch the function to

DVD.

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly 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)*

SHUF ALBM (Shuffle Play)*

PGM (Program Play)*

* You cannot perf orm S huf fle Play and Program

Play with DVDs.

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.

All tracks on all discs in random order.

All 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 all discs in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 21).

3 Press one of the DISC 1 – 3 buttons on

the unit.

If you press nN when DVD function is selected an d t he disc tray is clos ed, playback starts f rom the selected disc.

Tip

You can change the play mode between 1DISC, ALL DISCS and ALBM using the on-screen dis pla y as follows:

1 Press DVD DISPLAY in stop mode.

The Control Menu appea r s .

2 Press M or m to select “PLAY MODE”, then press

ENTER.

3 Press M or m to select desired play mode, then press

ENTER.

Note

“ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” appears even if y ou have selected a non-MP3 disc or MP3 disc with no albums. In this case, Album Play or Album Shuffle Play performs the same operation as 1DISC play or 1DISC SHUF Play, respectively.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

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Other operations

To Do this

Stop play Press x. The play back stops at the

Pause Press X.

Select a track or chapter

Select an album of MP3

Locate a point quickly in fast forward or fast reverse (Lock

)

Watch frame by frame (Slow-motion

*1*3

Play)

Select a disc in Stop mode

Switch to DVD function from another source

Exchange other discs while playing

Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.

There may be some disturbance in the video image.

Except for MP3 audio tracks

DVD and VIDEO CD only

SLOW2 T/SLOW2 t playback speed is slower than SLOW1 T/SLOW1 t. Slow-motion reverse play for DVD only.

point x is pressed (Resume Play). Press x again to cancel the Resume Play (page 17).

Press X again to

resume play. Press PREV . or NEXT >

repeatedly during play or pause. Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly

after step 2. Press m or M during play.

For DVD or VIDEO CD, each time you press the button, searching speed changes as follows: 1 (slow) y 2 (faster than 1) For CD, searching speed does not change (1 (slow) play). To return to Normal Play, press

nN.

During play, press SLOW t or T. Each time you press the

button, the playback speed changes as follows:

Playback direction

SLOW2 T

Opposite direction (DVD on ly)

SLOW2 t

y SLOW1 T

y SLOW1 t

To return to Normal Play, press

nN.

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

Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit (Automatic Sour ce selection).

Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit.

Notes

• If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off.

• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be restricte d.

• 2 channel sound is heard when using headphone s.

• During Scan or Slow-motion Pla y, no sound is output.

• You cannot change the play mode during play.

• Some time may be needed to sta r t pla yback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers.

• The system can play MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer3) audio. The system cannot play audio trac ks in MP3PRO format.

• This system can play Multi Se ssion CDs when an MP3 audio track is located in the first ses sion. Any subsequent MP3 audio tracks , recor ded in the later sessions, can also be played back.

• Maximum number of albums on a disc: 99 ( The maximum number of MP3 audio tracks that can be contained on an album is 250.)

• An album that does not include an MP3 aud io tra ck is skipped.

• If you put the extension “.M P3” to da ta not in MP3 format, the system cannot rec ognize the data properly and will generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system.

• When the system cannot play MP3, remove the disc and select “CUSTOM SETUP” from the setup items. Then select “DATA CD PRIORITY” and set to “MP3” (page 29) and insert the disc again.

• The system can play to a depth of 8 directorie s.

Tip

When disc access takes a long time, set “DVD PWR ON” by DVD power manage function (page 40).

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc

— Resume Play

This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so y ou can resume from t hat point. Resume Play is not canceled when you turn off th e system.

1 While playing a disc, press x to stop

playback. “RESUME” appears in the display. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available.

2 Press nN.

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

Notes

• You cannot perform Resume Pl ay during Shuffle Play or Program Play.

• Depending on where you stopped the disc , the system may resume playback fr om a dif fer e nt point.

• Resume play is canceled when: – you press x in stop mode. – you disconnect the powe r cord. – you open the disc tray. – you change the pla y mode. – you change the settings using the DVD DISPLAY

or DVD SETUP button.

Playing a track by entering the track number (on the remote only)

Press the number button(s) to enter the track number of the track you want to play. (To enter the MP3 audio track num ber, press ALBUM – or + repeatedly to select the desired album before entering the number.)

To enter a track number over 10

1 Enter the corresponding dig its.

To enter 0, press 10/0.

2 Press ENTER. Example:

To play track number 30, press 3 and 10/0, then pr es s ENTER. To play MP3 track number 100, press 1, 10/0 and 10/ 0, then press ENTER.

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Playing DVDs using the

Playing VIDEO CDs with

Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus on TV screen.

• Using the DVD top menu

A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music fea ture call ed “titl es”. When you play a DVD which contains several titles, you can select the title you want using the menu.

• Using the DVD menu

Some DVDs allow you to select the disc contents using a me nu. When you play these DVDs, you can select items such as the language for the subtitles and the language for th e sound using the DVD menu.

1 Press DVD TOP MENU or DVD MENU.

The menu appears on the TV screen. The contents of the menu vary from disc to disc.

2 Press M/m/</, or the number

buttons to select the title or item you want to play.

3 Press ENTER.

Note

If the DVD top menu or a DVD menu is displayed during DVD playback for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off.

PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)

— PBC Play

You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interact iv e so ftware. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc.

* PBC: Playback Control

1 Press nN to start playing a VIDEO

CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

The PBC menu appears on the TV s cr ee n.

2 Press M/m or the number buttons to

select the item number you want.

3 Press ENTER. 4 Continue playback according to the

instructions on the menus to enjoy interactive playback.

Refer to the operating inst ructions suppl ied with the disc, as the operating procedure may differ according to the VIDEO CD.

To go back to a previous menu

Press O RETURN.

Note

Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in the oper a ting instructions supplied w ith the disc. In this case, press SELECT.

Tip

You can cancel playback with PBC functions.

1 In stop mode, press PREV . or NEXT >, or

the number buttons to select a track.

2 Press nN.

“Play without PBC” appears on the TV screen a nd playback starts fro m the selected track. Sti ll images, such as the menu screens, will not be shown.

To return to PBC playback, press x twice, then press

nN.

Playing JPEG Image Files

You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. See the instructions of the CD-R/RW device or recording software (not supplied) for details on the recording format.

1 Load a data disc recorded in JPEG into

the system.

2 Press nN.

The system starts to play the first JPEG image file in th e fi rst album on the disc.

Notes

• The system can play the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”.

• Progressive JPEG format files c annot be played on this system.

• Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be pl ayed on this system depending on file format.

• Maximum album number: 99 (inc luding root folder)

• The maximum file number tha t c an be co nta ined on a single album is 250.

• Playback is possible up to 8 levels.

Selecting an album and file

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Men u and disc name of JPEG data disc appears.

2 Press M or m to select “ALBUM”, then

press ENTER.

The list of albums contai ned in the disc appears.

1: MOUNTAIN

FAMILY FLOWER GARDEN TRAIN CAR

JPEG

3 Select an album you want to play using

M or m and press ENTER.

4 Select “FILE” us ing M or m and press

ENTER.

The list of files contained in the curren t album appears.

1: MOUNTAIN

FAMILY

HAPPY1.

BIRTHDAY

CELEBRATION

CHRISTMAS

MOM

BASEBALL

PARTY

DAD

TRAVEL

10.

FRIEND

11.

DRIVE

JPEG

When the list of all files or albums cannot be displayed on th e w indow, the jump bar appears. Press , to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the ju mp bar to display the rest of the list using M or m.

5 Select a file using M or m and press

ENTER.

The selected file starts playing.

To return the previous display

Press < or O RETURN.

To turn off the display

Press DVD DISPLAY.

Note

Only the letters in the alphabet and num be r s can be used for album or file names. Anything else is displayed as “ ”.

Tip

When a JPEG data disc is inserted, you can select an album using ALBUM – or +.

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Enjoying the Slide show

1 Press M while displaying a JPEG

image.

Slide show starts from the current image.

2 Press nN when you want to return to

Normal Play.

To change the interval time of Slide show

Each time yo u pre ss M during Slide show, the interval time changes as follows:

FF1M t FF2M t FF3M The FF3M interval time is faster than

FF2M.

To rotate the current image

Rotate the current image using < or ,.

Each time you press ,, the image tur n s clockwise by 90º. Each time you press <, the image tur n s counterclockwise by 90º.

Notes

• Slide show can play in only one dire c tion.

• You cannot rotate the image during Slide show. Press

nN to return to Normal Play before this

operation.

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat P lay

You can play repeatedly a ll the title s/tracks/fil es or a single title/chapter/track on a disc .

Using the front panel display

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

REP: For all the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks in the album* up to five times. REP1: For a single title/chapter/track only.

* When “ALBM” is selected for MP3 or JPEG

To cancel Repeat Play

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

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat Play.

• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 18) .

• You cannot select “REP1” during Program Play.

• When you select “REP1”, that titl e /c ha p te r /tr a c k is repeated endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.

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

Using the on-screen display

1 Press DVD DISPLAY during play.

The Control Menu appears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select

“REPEAT”, then press ENTER.

If you do not select “OFF”, the “REPEAT” indicator lights up in green.

3 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

Repeat Play setting.

The default setting ar e underlined.

x When playing a DVD

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

•ALL

• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.

• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter.

x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 when Program Play is set to OFF

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

•ALL

• TRACK: repeats the current track.

x When playing a JPEG

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats all the files on the disc, or

x When Program Play is set to ON

•OFF: does not play repeatedly.

• ALL: repeats Program Play.

: repeats all the titles.

: repeats all the tracks on a disc, or

all the tracks in the current album

repeats the cu rr ent album

4 Press ENTER.

Repeat Play start s.

When “SHUFFLE (ALL)” is selected, you can select the Repeat Play of “TITLE”, “CHAPT ER” or “TRACK” only, and “ALL” will not appear.

When “CONTINUE (ALBUM)” is selected for MP3 or JPEG or “SHUFFLE (ALBUM)” is selected for MP3.

To cancel Repeat Play

Select “OFF” in step 3, or press CLEAR.

To turn off the Control Menu

Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disa ppears.

Notes

• Depending on the DVD, you cannot perform Repeat Play.

• You cannot perform Repeat Play during P BC playback of VIDEO CDs (page 18).

• If you select “ALL”, the program repeats up to f ive times.

Tips

• You can set Repeat Play when the playback is stopped. Press REPEAT repeated ly to se le c t the setting, then press nN to start Repeat Play.

• You can quickly display the “REPEAT” status. Press REPEAT.

Creating your own program

—Program Play

You can make a pro g r am of up to 25 steps. You can sync hro record the programmed tracks onto a cassette tape (page 43).

Using the front panel display

1 Press DVD to switch the function to

DVD.

2 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” appears.

3 Press D.SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC

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

4 Press . or > repeatedly until the

desired title or track number appears.

When programming an MP3, press ALBUM – or + to select album, then press . or > repeatedly until the des i red track number appears.

Total number of Disc tray number

Selected track number

programed steps

(including selected track)

5 Press ENTER.

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

6 To program additional tracks, repeat

steps 3 and 4.

7 Press nN.

Program Play star ts .

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Other operations

To Do this

Cancel Program Play

Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disa p p ear.

Check the program Press . or > repeatedly

during play.

Clear a track from

Press CLEAR in stop mode.

the end of program

Note

When you switch the play mode to “PGM” while “REP1” is select ed, “ REP1” i s au tomat ical ly cancel ed.

Tip

The program you made remains after Progr a m P la y finishes. To play the same program ag ai n, pre ss

nN.

Using the on-screen display

1 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode

repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display.

The Program Display appears on the screen.

Program

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

3 Press ,.

The cursor moves to the al bum or track (in this case, “DISC 1”).

Program

Disc

Track

DISC 1 (CD)

ALL TRACKS

DISC 2 (– – – – –)

1. TRACK1

DISC 3 (MP3)

2. TRACK2

3. TRACK3

4. TRACK4

5. TRACK5

6. TRACK6

* When the list of all tracks cannot be displayed on the

window, the jump bar appears. Press , to select the jump bar icon, and then scroll the jump bar to display the rest of the list using M/m. Press < or O RETURN to retur n to the track list.

7. TRACK7

8. TRACK8

9. TRACK9

4 Select the album, or track you want to

program. x When programing a VIDEO CD or CD

For example, select track “6”. Press M/m or the number buttons to select “6”, then press ENTER.

Selected track

Program

DISC 1 (CD) – TRACK 6

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

2 Press ,, then press M or m repeatedly

to select the disc.

Program

Disc

DISC 1 (CD)

DISC 2 (– – – – –)

DISC 3 (MP3)

5 6 7 8 9

x When programming MP3

For example, select track “3” of album “2”. Press M/m to select “2”, then press ,.

Program

Disc

Album

DISC 1 (CD)

Track

ALL ALBUMS

DISC 2 (– – – – –)

ALL TRACKS

ROOT

DISC 3 (MP3) 5 6 7 8 9

1. Classic

2. Jazz

3. Pops

Next, press M/m or the number buttons to select “3”, then press ENTER.

Selected album and track

Program

DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

5 To program other discs, albums or

tracks, repeat step 2 to 4.

6 Press nN.

Program Play starts. When the progra m ends, you ca n restar t the same program again by pressing

Other operations

To Do this

Return to Normal Play Press CLEAR during play. Turn off the Program

Display

Clear a track from the end of program

Notes

• Program Play function is not available for DVD and JPEG.

• When you switch the play mode to “PGM” while “REP1” is selected, “REP1” is automatically canceled.

Tip

The program you made remains in the system’s memory even after Program Play finishes. Press

nN to play the same program again.

Press PLAY MODE when the Program Play is stopped.

Press CLEAR in step 5.

nN.

Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/ album/file

You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique numbers on th e di sc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu. Also chapt er s and indexes are ass i gned unique number s on the disc, so you can select the desired one by entering its numb er. Or, you can search for a particular point using the time code (Time Search).

Searching for a title/track/ album/file

1 Press DVD DISPLAY.

The Control Menu a ppears.

2 Press M or m repeatedly to select the

search method. x When playing a DVD

“TITLE”

x When playing a VIDEO CD without PBC function

“TRACK”

x When playing a CD

“TRACK”

x When playing an MP3

“ALBUM” or “TRACK”

x When playing a JPEG

“ALBUM” or “FILE”

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Sony MHC-RV990D, MHC-RV660D Operating Instructions Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

How to use this manual

Playable discs

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

Positioning the speakers (MHC-RV990D only)

Setting the clock Selecting a language

DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play

Loading a disc

Playing a disc

— Normal Play/Shuffle Play

— PBC Play

Playing JPEG Image Files

Playing repeatedly

— Repeat P lay

Creating your own program

—Program Play

Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/ album/file