Sony MHC-V818 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

3-862-902-12(1)

MHC-V818

WARNING

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

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

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

Laser component in this product is capable of emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.

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

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Btype noise reduction system*. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. DOLBY and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

This system can play the following discs

VIDEO CDs Audio CDs

Disc logo

Contents Audio + Video Audio

(moving pictures) Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.

Note 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 Enjoy video playback PBC functions (moving pictures) as (Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.

VIDEO CDs with Play interactive PBC functions software using menu (Ver. 2.0 discs) 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.

* PBC = Play Back Control

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system............ 4

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 8

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 9

Connecting optional AV

components .................................... 10

Basic Operations

Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 14

Playing a CD ......................................... 16

Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 18

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

Recording from the radio .................... 20

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

Recording from a tape ......................... 23

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 24

The VIDEO CD/CD Player

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC

functions (Ver. 2.0) ........................ 26

Checking the remaining time ............. 27

Using the on-screen display ............... 28

Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 30

Resuming playback from the point you

stopped a VIDEO CD .................... 34

Setting the sharpness ........................... 35

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 36

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 37

Programming the CD tracks ............... 38

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 39

The Tape Deck

Recording on a tape manually ........... 40

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 41

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 43

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 43

Using the drum pads ........................... 44

Using the beat functions...................... 45

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 47

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 48

Selecting surround effects ................... 49

Adjusting the graphic equalizer......... 49

Making a personal audio emphasis

file .................................................... 50

Switching the speaker formation ....... 51

Other Features

Mixing and recording sounds ............ 53

Falling asleep to music ........................ 54

Waking up to music ............................. 54

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 56

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 57

Troubleshooting ................................... 58

Specifications ........................................ 61

Glossary ................................................. 63

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

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

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

To the video input

Surround speaker (Left)Surround speaker (Right)

FM antenna

1 Connect the speakers.

1 Connect the speaker cords of front

speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color .

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

AM loop antenna

Front speaker (Left)Front speaker (Right)

2 Connect the speaker cords from the

surround speakers to the appropriate SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Connect the solid cords to the red jacks and connect the striped cords to the black jacks.

Red (‘)

Black (’)

–

Keep the speaker cords away from the

antennas to prevent noise.

Insert only the stripped portion.

Jack type B

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

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Solid (‘)

Stripe (’)

Notes

• 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.

2 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

Jack type A

Extend the FM lead

AM loop antenna

antenna horizontally.

–

3 Connect the video input jack of your

TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video connecting cable.

VIDEO OUT

When using a TV

Turn on the TV and select the video input so you

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can view the pictures from this system.

Tip

For even higher quality video images, you can use an optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack

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Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued)

4 Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)

to the appropriate position (PAL or NTSC), according to your TV.

PALNTSC

AUTO

SYSTEM SELECT

If your TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal:

The factory setting (AUTO) automatically changes the color system of the video output according to the color system of the current VIDEO CD.

If the color system of your TV is NTSC:

Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.

Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.

If the color system of your TV is PAL:

Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.

Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will be stretched horizontally and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in black.

Note

Be sure to turn off the system before changing the SYSTEM SELECT setting.

5 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to

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

VOLTAGE SELECTOR

240V

230

120V

220V

6 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

Demo mode appears in the display.

7 Deactivate the demo mode by

pressing DEMO when the system power is turned off.

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

To attach the front speaker pads

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

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

Using the remote

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

When carrying this system

Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”

appears in the display.

2 Hold down CD LOOP and press so

that “LOCK” appears in the display.

TV/VIDEO

To Press

Turn the TV on or TV . off

Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO. video input

Change the TV TV CH +/–. channels

Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–. of the TV speaker(s)

TV TV VOL +/–

TV CH +/–

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.

Step 2: Setting the

4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.

time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

DEMO

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

3,52,4

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The clock starts working.

Tips

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

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

Note

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

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minute indication flashes.

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can preset the following number of stations:

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

10 for SW.

2 Press and hold + or – until the

frequency indication starts to change, then release.

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

MONO

ALL DISCS

TUNED STEREO

VOLUME

kHz

MHz

(Power)

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

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

FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM n MW n SW

3 Press TUNER MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

Preset number

ALL DISCS

VOLUME

4 Turn the jog dial to select the preset

number you want.

5 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The station is stored.

6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other

stations.

To tune in a station with a weak signal

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

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued)

To change the AM tuning interval

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

Tip

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

Connecting optional AV components

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

Connecting audio components

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

Connecting an MD deck for digital recording

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

To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck

Note

You cannot record from a VIDEO CD to an MD deck digitally. When you record from a VIDEO CD to an MD deck, connect an optional audio cable to the audio output. (See “Connecting an MD deck for analog recording.”)

Connecting an MD deck for analog recording

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

To the audio output of the MD deck

Tip

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

To the audio input of the MD deck

Connecting a super woofer speaker

You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To super woofer

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Connecting optional AV components (continued)

Connecting a VCR

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

By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks using an optional audio cable, you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound.

Moreover, if you connect the video input on the VCR to the MD OUT jacks and VIDEO OUT (or S VIDEO OUT) jack using the supplied video connecting cable (or an optional S VIDEO connecting cable), you can record the audio and video signals from a VIDEO CD onto video tape.

To the audio outputs of the VCR using an optional audio cable

To the video input of the VCR using the video cable

Connecting outdoor antennas

Connect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception.

FM antenna

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

Jack type A

Screw clamp

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

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Ground wire (not supplied)

Jack type B

IEC standard socket connector (not supplied)

Screw clamp

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To the audio inputs of the VCR using an optional audio cable

To the S VIDEO input of the VCR using an optional S VIDEO cable

Ground wire (not supplied)

AM antenna

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

Jack type A

Screw clamp

Insulated wire (not supplied)

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Ground wire (not supplied)

Jack type B

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

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Ground wire (not supplied)

Important

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

Basic Operations

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

ALL1 DISCS PROGRAM

STEP

VOLUME

SYNC

Playing a VIDEO CD

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

You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type.

(Power)

0 )= +

PREV NEXT

DISC SKIP/

EX-CHANGE

VOLUME

PLAY

MODE

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 § and place up to two VIDEO

CDs on the disc tray.

If a disc is not placed properly, it will not be recognized.

With the label side up. When you play a VIDEO CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

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

3 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.

The disc tray closes and playback starts. If you press CD (P (or CD ( on the remote) when the disc tray is closed, playback starts from the CD whose button is lit green.

Disc tray number

Playing time

CD (

(PREV/NEXT)

TV VOL +/– TV CH +/–

D.SKIP

p 0/)=/+

VOL +/–

Track number

To Do this

Stop play Press p. Pause Press CD (P (or P on the

remote)*1. Press again to resume play.

Select a track or Press NEXT to go forward, scene PREV to go back.

Or, during play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track. (Or press + (to go forward) or = (to go back) on the remote.)*

Find a point in a Press 0 or ) during track or scene*2playback. (Lock Search

1 Press once to start searching.

function) 2 Press again to increase the

search speed. Each time you press the button, the speed changes as follows: 1 (slow) n 2 (normal) n 3 (high) n 1 (slow) … 3 Press CD (P to stop searching at the desired point.

Select a VIDEO Press a DISC 1~3 button or CD in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or

D.SKIP on the remote).

Play only the Press PLAY MODE VIDEO CD you repeatedly until “1 DISC” have selected appears.

Play all VIDEO Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

CDs*

until “ALL DISCS” appears.

Remove the Press §. VIDEO CD

Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/ VIDEO CDs EX-CHANGE. while playing

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

Tips

• Pressing CD (P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts VIDEO CD playback if there is a VIDEO CD in the tray (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the VIDEO CD player and start playing a VIDEO CD just by pressing CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection).

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

• When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is selected (or playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights green. When a disc tray holding a VIDEO CD is not selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC 1~3 buttons all light green.

Basic Operations

*1There may be some disturbance in the video

image.

Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver.

1.1).

This function cannot be used during menu playback of a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).

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Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

1 Press § and place up to two CDs on

the disc tray.

If a disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized.

(Power)

DISC SKIP/

EX-CHANGE

VOLUME0 )= +

PLAY

MODE

With the label side up. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

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

2 Press one of the DISC 1~3 buttons.

The disc tray closes and play starts. If you press CD (P (or CD ( on the

remote) when the disc tray is closed, play starts from the CD loaded on the tray whose button is lit green.

Disc tray number

SYNC

ALL1 DISCS PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

Track number

Playing time

VOLUME

STEP

D.SKIP

CD (

p 0/)=/+

VOL +/

To Do this

Stop play Press p. Pause Press CD (P (or P on the

remote). Press again to resume play.

Select a track During play or pause, turn the

jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track. (Or press + (to go forward) or = (to go back) on the remote.)

Find a point in a Press 0 or ) during track playback. (Lock Search Press CD (P to stop function) searching at the desired point.

Select a CD Press a DISC 1~3 button or in stop mode DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or

D.SKIP on the remote).

Play only the Press PLAY MODE CD you have repeatedly until “1 DISC” selected appears.

Play all CDs Press PLAY MODE repeatedly

until “ALL DISCS” appears. Remove the CD Press §. Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/

CDs while EX-CHANGE. playing

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

Tips

• Pressing CD (P when the power is off automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is a CD in the tray (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the CD player and start playing a CD just by pressing CD (P or the DISC 1~3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection).

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

• When a disc tray holding a CD is selected (or playing), the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights green. When a disc tray holding a CD is not selected, the DISC 1~3 button for that tray lights orange. When all disc trays are empty, the DISC 1~3 buttons all light green.

Basic Operations

Recording a CD/VIDEO CD

— CD Synchro Recording

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

(Power)

DISC SKIP/

EX-CHANGE

2Press § and place a CD.

Then press again to close the disc tray. If the indicator for the tray you want to

record is not lit green, press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE repeatedly so that it lights green.

With the label side up. When you play a single CD, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

3 Press CD SYNC.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. The indicator on TAPE B ( (for front side) lights up.

4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to

select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides.

5 Press P PAUSE.

Recording starts.

1 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

DOLBY NR

To stop recording

Press p.

Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press TAPE B 9 to light its indicator after pressing CD SYNC.

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in lowlevel high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears after pressing CD SYNC.

Note

You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”).

(Power)

1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

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

2 band model: FM ˜ AM 3 band model: FM n MW n SW

2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or

+ on the remote) to tune in the

desired preset station.

Turn counterclockwise (or press = on the remote) for lower preset numbers.

Preset number

Turn clockwise (or press + on the remote) for higher preset numbers.

Frequency

Basic Operations

VOLUME STEREO/

MONO

VOL +/–

ALL DISCS

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press . Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

VOLUME

kHz

MHz

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Listening to the radio

VOLUME

MHz

kHz

ALL DISCS

(continued)

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or –.

Tips

• Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off automatically turns the power on and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play).

• You can switch from another source to the radio just by pressing TUNER/BAND (Automatic Source Selection).

• When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect.

• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the supplied antennas.

Recording from the radio

You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.

(Power)

DOLBY NRp

1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the

band you want.

2 Turn the jog dial to tune in a preset

station.

Turn counterclockwise for lower preset numbers.

Preset number

Turn clockwise for higher preset numbers.

Frequency

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