Sony MHC-V81D Users guide

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Home Audio System

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Disc/USB Playback

USB Transfer

Tuner

BLUETOOTH Connection

Gesture Control

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Additional Information

MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

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

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Indoor use only.

For product with CE marking

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

CAUTION

Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

CAUTION

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

For customers in Europe

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

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

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

treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbol for lead (Pb) is added if the battery contains more than 0.004% lead. By ensuring that these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help to prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at end-of-life to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic

equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

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

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to product compliance in Europe should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium.

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this equipment is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

This radio equipment is intended to be used with the approved version(s) of software that are indicated in the EU Declaration of Conformity. The software loaded on this radio equipment is verified to comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 2014/53/EU.

You can check the software version by pressing OPTIONS, then select “SYSTEM” – “VERSION” using

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

This Home Audio System is designed to be used for the following purposes:

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

• Transferring music to USB devices

• Listening to radio stations

• Listening to TV sound

• Playing back music sources on BLUETOOTH devices

• Enjoying social gatherings with the Wired Party Chain and Wireless Party Chain functions

/ and

For customers in Australia and India

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

For customers in the United Arab Emirates

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

License and Trademark Notice

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

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

• WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

• This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

• This system incorporates Dolby* Digital.

* Manufactured under license from

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

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

• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

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

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

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

• Android, Google Play, and the Google Play logo are trademarks of Google LLC.

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

• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN

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

AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT

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

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

• All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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

About this manual

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The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-V81D and MHC-V71D. In this manual, the MHC-V81D is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise.

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

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

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

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

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The default setting is underlined.

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

Table of Contents

About this manual ................. 5

Unpacking .............................. 8

Playable discs or files on

discs/USB device ...................8

Websites for compatible

devices .................................. 11

Guide to parts and

controls .................................12

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

securely .................................17

Deactivating the

demonstration ......................18

Inserting batteries ................18

Installing the side protector

(optional) ..............................19

Connecting the TV ...............20

Carrying the unit .................. 22

Changing the color

system .................................. 22

Performing the quick

setup .................................... 22

Changing the display

mode .................................... 23

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB

device ................................... 24

Basic playback ..................... 24

Other playback

operations ............................ 25

Using play mode .................. 28

Restricting playback of the

disc (Parental Control) ..........29

Viewing information of a

disc and USB device ............. 30

Using the Setup Menu ..........31

USB Transfer

Before using the USB

device ................................... 35

Transferring music ............... 35

Tuner

Listening to the radio ........... 38

BLUETOOTH Connection

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology ............. 39

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device .............. 39

Listening to music on a

BLUETOOTH device ..............40

Connecting this system with multiple BLUETOOTH devices

(Multi-device connection) ....41

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC ..............42

Setting the BLUETOOTH

audio codecs ........................43

Setting the BLUETOOTH

standby mode ...................... 43

Turning on or off the

BLUETOOTH signal ............... 44

Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet

(Sony | Music Center) ...........44

Getting frenzied parties with

the “Fiestable” app ...............45

Achieving and sharing a Party People ranking and getting bonus features with

Party King ............................. 45

Gesture Control

Enjoying the Gesture

Control .................................46

Using the Gesture Control

during playback ................... 47

Creating a party atmosphere

(DJ Effect) ............................. 47

Using the Gesture Control

during Karaoke function ......48

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............49

Selecting the Virtual

Football mode ......................49

Creating your own sound

effect .................................... 49

Other Operations

Using the Control for HDMI

function ................................50

Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems (Wired Party Chain

function) .............................. 53

Enjoying wireless playback using multiple systems (Wireless Party Chain

function) .............................. 56

Listening to music wirelessly with two systems (Speaker

Add function) ....................... 58

Enjoying hands-free calls ....60

Using the Voice Assist

function on smartphone .......61

Singing along: Karaoke .........61

Enjoying sound from a

guitar .................................... 63

Playing the drum (Taiko) ...... 63

Enjoying music with the Party Light and Speaker

Light ..................................... 65

Using the Sleep Timer .......... 65

Using the Voice Guidance .... 65

Using optional equipment ... 66 Deactivating the touch panel

on the unit (Child Lock) ........66

Deactivating the touch panel on the unit for a short time

(Party Lock) ..........................66

Setting the automatic

standby function.................. 67

Updating the software ......... 67

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ..................68

Precautions .......................... 78

Specifications ........................81

Language code list ..............84

Unpacking

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This unit (MHC-V81D or MHC-V71D) (1)

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Remote control (1)

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R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)

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FM lead antenna (1)

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AC power cord (mains lead) (1)

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

* This plug adaptor is not for the use in

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

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Side protector (2) (MHC-V81D only)

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Screw (2) (MHC-V81D only)

Note

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

Playable discs or files on discs/USB device

Playable discs

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DVD VIDEO

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

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DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format

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

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Super VCD

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

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AUDIO CD

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CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format

Playable files on discs

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Music: MP3 files (.mp3)*

1*2

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

2*3

, Xvid

files (.avi)

Playable files on USB device

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Music: MP3 files (.mp3)*

(.wma)*

.3gp)*

, WAV files (.wav)*

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

1*2

, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/

, WMA files

2*3

, Xvid

files (.avi)

Note

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The discs must be in the following format:

— CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format

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

— DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in

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

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

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a

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

Files with copyright protection (Digital

Rights Management) cannot be played back by the system.

MPEG4 files must be recorded in MP4

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

— Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile

— Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not

Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

1*2

, MPEG4*2*3 and Xvid files,

(AVC is not supported.)

supported.)

1*2

, MPEG4*2*3

*4 A logical format of files and folders

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

Discs/files that cannot be played back

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You cannot play back the following discs

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BDs (Blu-ray Discs)

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CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format

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Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed Mode CDs*

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CD Graphics disc

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Super Audio CDs

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DVD Audio

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

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DVD-RAM

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DATA CD/DATA DVD which has not been correctly finalized

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

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

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

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You cannot play back the following files

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

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The video files with a high width to length ratio.

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

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An AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format.

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The AAC files which is encoded at 96 kHz.

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Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords.

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Files with DRM (Digital Rights Management) copyright protection.

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Some Xvid files that are longer than 2 hours.

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

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

* Mixed Mode CD: This format records

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

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

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

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

Notes on discs

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

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

Note on multisession disc

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

Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD playback operations

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

Notes on playable files

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Playback may take a longer time to start when:

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

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

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

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up to a depth of 8 folders

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up to 300 folders

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up to 999 files in a disc

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up to 2,000 files in a USB device

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up to 650 files in a folder These numbers may vary depending on the file or folder configuration.

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

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

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

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

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

Notes about USB devices

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Websites for compatible devices

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

For customers in Latin America:

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

For customers in Europe and Russia:

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

For customers in other countries/ regions:

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

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/ iPod with the latest software before using with the system. Made for

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iPhone X

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iPhone 8

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iPhone 8 Plus

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iPhone 7

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iPhone 7 Plus

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iPhone SE

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iPhone 6s

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iPhone 6s Plus

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iPhone 6

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iPhone 6 Plus

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iPhone 5s

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iPhone 5c

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iPhone 5

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iPhone 4s

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iPod touch (6th generation)

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iPod touch (5th generation)

Guide to parts and controls

You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page66).

Unit

Top

Front Rear

  (power) button

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

  (play) key

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

• (stop) key

— Touch to stop playback.

When touched twice, resume playback can be canceled.

— Touch to stop transfer during

music transfer.

— Touch to stop the built-in

sound demonstration.

 FUNCTION key

Touch to select a function.

 BLUETOOTH indicator

(page39)

BLUETOOTH key

Touch to select the BLUETOOTH function.

PAIRING key

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

(call) key

Touch to receive/end a call when using the handsfree call function with your BLUETOOTHconnected mobile phone (page 60).

 GESTURE ON/OFF key

(page 46)

 MEGA BASS indicator

Lights up when MEGA BASS sound effect is selected.

MEGA BASS key (page 49)

 WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN key

(page 57)

PARTY CHAIN key

Touch and hold to activate Wired Party Chain (page 55)

PARTY LIGHT key (page 65)

FIESTA key (page 49)

 Display

 GESTURE CONTROL sensor

(page 46)

The jacks/ports are inside a



cover. Push to open the cover.

(USB) REC/PLAY port

Use to connect a USB device. This port can be used for both playback and music transfer.

MIC1 jack

Use to connect the microphone.

MIC2/GUITAR jack

Use to connect the microphone or guitar.

 VOICE CHANGER key

(page 62)

GUITAR indicator

Lights up when guitar mode is turned on.

GUITAR key (page 63)

VOCAL FADER key

(page62)

MIC ECHO key (page 62)

 MIC/GUITAR LEVEL +/– key

(page 61, 63)

 Party Light (page65)

Do not look directly at the lightemitting part when the Party Light is turned on.

 Side protector (MHC-V81D

only) (page 19)





(N-Mark) (page 42)

+/– (select folder) key

Touch to select a folder on a

data disc or a USB device.

 SOUND FIELD key

(page 49)

 VOLUME +/– key

Touch to adjust the volume.

 PLAYBACK key (page 47)

DJ key (page 47)

SAMPLER key (page 47)

KARAOKE key (page 48)

  (open/close) key

Touch to open or close the disc

tray.

 / (go backward/go

forward) key (page 24)

TUNING +/– key (page 38)

 TAIKO button (page 64)

 Disc tray

 Tweeter L/R Rear (MHC-V81D

only)

Generates 360° Live Sound with a different sound pressure compared to the front speaker units.

 Remote control sensor

(page19)

 Built-in microphone

(page60)

Remote control

  (power) button

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

 PLAY MODE button (page

28, 36)

 REPEAT/FM MODE button

(page 28, 38)

 Numeric (0 – 9) buttons*

— Press to select a track, chapter

or file with its item number.

— Press to enter numbers or

values.

1*2

MEGA BASS button (page49)

REC TO USB button (page36)

Press to transfer music to the USB device connected to the

(USB) port.

MEDIA MODE button (page24)

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

SUBTITLE button (page 26)

AUDIO*

button (page 26,

30)

ANGLE button (page 26)

SCORE button (page 62)

VOICE CHANGER button (page62)

MIC LEVEL+/– button (page61)

VOCAL FADER button (page62)

MIC ECHO button (page 62)

+/– (select folder) button

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

KEY CONTROL / button (page 62)

 DVD TOP MENU button

Press to display the DVD title on the TV screen.

DVD/TUNER MENU button (page 25, 26, 38)

CLEAR*1 button (page 26)

RETURN button (page 25)

SETUP*

button (page 31)

OPTIONS button

Press to enter or exit options

menu.

/ / / button

Press to select the menu items.

(enter) button

Press to enter/confirm the

settings.

 (stop) button

— Press to stop playback.

When pressed twice, resume playback can be canceled.

— Press to stop transfer during

music transfer.

— Press to stop the built-in

sound demonstration.

 SHIFT*1 button

Hold down to activate the buttons printed in pink.

 SOUND FIELD +/– button

(page 49)

 SEARCH button (page 25,

26)

  (volume) +/–*

Press to adjust the volume.

 / (fast reverse/fast

forward) button (page 25)

/ (slow back/slow

forward) button (page 25)

TUNING+/– button

(page 38)

 (play)*

button

Press to start playback.

/ (go backward/go

forward) button (page 24)

PRESET+/– button

(page38)

 (pause) button

Press to pause playback. To

resume playback, press .

button

 FUNCTION button

Press to select a function.

 PARTY LIGHT button

(page 23, 65)

LIGHT MODE button (page 65)

 DISPLAY button (page 18,

23, 30, 38, 40)

Press to change the information on the display.

DISPLAY*1 button

(page30)

Press to view or hide the onscreen display.

 SLEEP button (page 65)

*1 This button is printed in pink. To use

this button, hold down SHIFT () button and press this button.

The numeric button 5/AUDIO,  +

and  buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

Unit (Rear)

Getting Started

Note

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

 FM ANTENNA terminal

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antenna.

Keep the antenna away from the AC power cord (mains lead) and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally

 Audio input and output jacks

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

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AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks

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Connect to the audio input jacks of an optional equipment.

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Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Wired Party Chain function (page53).

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

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

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Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Wired Party Chain function (page53).

 VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect to the video input jack of a TV or projector (page 20).

Note

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

 AC power cord (mains lead)

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

To wall outlet

The demonstration (page 23) starts automatically. If you press  (power) to turn on the system, the demonstration ends.

Deactivating the demonstration

To deactivate the demonstration while the system is turned off, press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no display mode (Power Saving Mode) (page23).

Inserting batteries

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

 HDMI OUT (TV) ARC jack

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect to the HDMI input jack of a TV (page 20).

Note

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Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries.

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

To operate the system using the remote control

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

Installing the side protector (optional)

(MHC-V81D only)

You can install the supplied side protectors to the side of the unit to stabilize the system.

Note

Exercise extreme caution when installing the side protector. Dropping the unit may cause personal injury and/or property damage.

1 Align the top hook and the

bottom hook with the holes on the unit, then slightly push until both hooks slot into the holes.

Top hook

Bottom hook

Side protector

Top hook

Bottom hook

Side protector (inner view)

Hole

Unit

2 Secure the side protector to the

unit with the supplied screw.

Make sure the side protector is fully slotted and fit into place before securing with the screws.

Unit (side)

Getting Started

3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to install the

side protector for the other side of the unit.

Connecting the TV

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

To watch video

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



Video cable (not supplied)



High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet (not supplied)

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

IN (ARC) jack. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output sound through the system with an HDMI connection, without performing an audio connection (connection  below). To set the ARC function on this system, see [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] (page 34). To check the compatibility of your TV’s ARC function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

VIDEO IN

HDMI IN (ARC)*

HDMI IN

To listen to TV sound via the system

Choose one of the connections below ( or ).



Audio cable (not supplied)

AUDIO OUT

HDMI IN (ARC)



High Speed HDMI Cable with

Ethernet (not supplied)

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

Hint

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

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

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

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

Getting Started

Carrying the unit

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

Changing the color system

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

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

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

1 Press  to turn on the system.

Note

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

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Exercise extreme caution when carrying the unit on a slope.

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

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

Handle

2 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD”.

3 Touch and hold MIC ECHO and

MEGA BASS for more than 3seconds.

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

Performing the quick setup

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

1 Turn on your TV and select the

input according to the connection.

2 Press  to turn on the system.

3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD”.

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

4 Press without loading a disc.

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

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD

AUDIO

SUBTITLE

ENGLISH

CHINESE 2

THAI

1CHINESE

5 Press / repeatedly to select a

language, then press .

[VIDEO SETUP] appears on the TV screen.

6 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting that matches your TV type, then press .

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

To change the setting manually

See “Using the Setup Menu” (page31).

Changing the display mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off.

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

Demonstration

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

No display (Power Saving Mode)

The display and the illumination are turned off to conserve power.

Getting Started

To quit the quick setup

Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP.

Note

The guide message appears when you turn on the system for the first time or after performing [RESET] (see “Returning the setup menu settings to the default” on page 76).

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB device

For compatible USB devices, see “Websites for compatible devices” (page11). (You can use your iPhone/iPod with this system via BLUETOOTH connection only.)

Basic playback

1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD” or “USB”.

2 Prepare the playback source.

For DVD/CD function:

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

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

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

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

For USB function:

Push to open the USB/MIC cover, then connect a USB device to the

(USB) port.

Note

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

(USB) port.

3 ( only)

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

4 Press  to start playback.

Other operations

To Do this

Stop playback Press . Pause

playback Resume

playback or return to normal playback

Cancel the resume point

Select a track, file, chapter or scene

Press .

Press .

Press  twice.

Press  or  during playback.

Or, hold down SHIFT and press the numeric buttons, then

press (Operation might be prohibited by disc or USB device.)

To use the Gesture Control during playback

See “Using the Gesture Control during playback” (page47).

To play from a specific file

1 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to

select [MUSIC] or [VIDEO].

2 Press SEARCH to display the

folder list.

3 Press / repeatedly to select

the folder you want.

4 Press to display the file list.

To Do this

View folder list or file list

Return to folder list when in file list

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

Watch frame by frame (Slow-motion Play)

Press SEARCH. Press SEARCH again to

turn off the folder list or file list.

Press RETURN.

Press  or  during playback.

Each time you press  or , the playback speed changes.

Press , then press or .

Each time you press or , the playback speed changes.

Searching a specific track

Hold down SHIFT and press the numeric buttons to select the track you want to play back, then press

Disc/USB Playback

5 Press / repeatedly to select

the file you want, then press .

Other playback operations

Depending on the type of disc or file, the function may not work.

To Do this

View DVD menu

Press DVD/TUNER MENU.

To search using the SEARCH button

1 Press SEARCH to display the track

list.

2 Press / repeatedly to select

the track you want to play back, then press .

Searching a specific title/ chapter/scene/track/index

1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during

playback to select the search mode.

2 Hold down SHIFT and press the

numeric buttons to enter the title, chapter, scene, track, or index number you want, then press

Playback starts.

Note

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For VIDEO CD with PBC playback, press SEARCH to search the scene.

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For VIDEO CD without PBC playback, press SEARCH to search the track and index.

To search for a particular point using the time code

1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during

playback to select the time search mode.

2 Hold down SHIFT and press the

numeric buttons to enter the time code, then press .

Example: To find a scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds, hold down SHIFT and press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0 ([2:10:20]).

If you make a mistake, hold down SHIFT and press CLEAR to cancel the number.

To search using the DVD menu

1 Press DVD/TUNER MENU. 2 Press / / / , or hold down

SHIFT and press the numeric buttons, to select the title or item you want to play back, then press .

Changing the camera angles

Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select the camera angle you want.

Selecting the subtitle setting

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during playback to select the subtitle language you want or turn off the subtitle.

Changing the language/sound

Press AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the audio format or mode you want.

DVD VIDEO

You can select audio format or language when the source contains multiple audio formats or multilingual audio.

When 4 digits are displayed, they indicate a language code. See “Language code list” (page84) to confirm which language the code represents. When the same language is displayed two or more times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple audio formats.

VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD/audio file

You can change the sound output.

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[STEREO]: The stereo sound.

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[1/L]/[2/R]: The monaural sound of the left or right channel.

SUPER VIDEO CD

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[1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track 1.

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[1:1/L]/[1:2/R]: The monaural sound of the left or right channel of audio track 1.

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[2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track 2.

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[2:1/L]/[2:2/R]: The monaural sound of the left or right channel of audio track 2.

2 Hold down SHIFT and press the

numeric buttons to select the item number you want, then press .

3 Continue playback according to

the instructions on the menu.

Note

PBC playback is canceled when Repeat Play is activated.

To cancel PBC playback

1 Press  or , or hold down

SHIFT and press the numeric buttons, to select a track when playback is stopped.

2 Press  or .

Playback starts from the selected track.

To return to PBC playback

Press  twice, then press .

Multi-disc resume play

Disc/USB Playback

Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions

You can use the PBC (Playback Control) menu to enjoy the interactive features of VIDEO CD (VIDEO CD Version 2.0 and Super VCD).

1 Press  to play a VIDEO CD

with PBC functions.

The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.

This system can store playback resume points for up to 6 discs and resumes playback when you insert the same disc again. If you store a playback resume point for the 7th disc, the resume point for the first disc will be deleted. To activate this function, set [MULTIDISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to [ON] (page34).

Note

To play back from the beginning of the disc, press  twice, then press .

+ 61 hidden pages

Sony MHC-V81D Users guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

About this manual

Unpacking

Playable discs or files on discs/USB device

Websites for compatible devices

Guide to parts and controls

Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

Deactivating the demonstration

Inserting batteries

Installing the side protector (optional)

Connecting the TV

Carrying the unit

Changing the color system

Performing the quick setup

Changing the display mode

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB device

Basic playback

Other playback operations