Sony MHC-V90DW Users guide

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Home Audio System

Operating Instructions

Getting Started

Disc/USB Playback

USB Transfer

Tuner

BLUETOOTH

Network

Gesture Control

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Additional Information

MHC-V90DW

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.

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

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.

CAUTION

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

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

For customers in Europe

This product is classified CLASS 1 LASER product by IEC 60825-1:2007 and IEC 60825-1:2014. 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 and/or UK applying relevant statutory requirements

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. EU and UK Importer: Sony Europe B.V. 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 B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium. Inquiries to the UK Importer or related to product compliance in the UK should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony Europe B.V., The Heights, Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey KT13 0XW, United Kingdom.

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: https://compliance.sony.eu

Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that equipment types listed above are in compliance with the UK relevant statutory requirements. The full text of the declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: https://compliance.sony.co.uk

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) and Switzerland. The validity of the UKCA marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the UK.

For this radio equipment, the following restrictions on putting into service or of requirements for authorisation of use apply in BE, BG, CZ, DK, DE, EE, IE, EL, ES, FR, HR, IT, CY, LV, LT, LU, HU, MT, NL, AT, PL, PT, RO, SI, SK, FI, SE, UK, UK(NI), IS, LI, NO, CH, AL, BA, MK, MD, RS, ME, XK, TR: 5,150 - 5,350 MHz band is restricted to indoor operations only.

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 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 “Party Chain” function

• Streaming music through network connection

For customers in Australia and New Zealand

This equipment should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person’s body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

For customers in Australia and India

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

For customers in Singapore

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 LLC 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 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™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

• Google Play™ is a trademark of Google Inc.

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

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

• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, 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. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

• Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.

• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

• AOSS is a trademark of BUFFALO INC.

• Spotify and Spotify logos are trademarks of the Spotify Group. The Spotify Software is subject to third party licenses found here: https://www.spotify.com/connect/ third-party-licenses

• ClearAudio+ and

are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

• “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB.

• 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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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 ................. 6

Unpacking .............................. 9

Playable discs or files on

discs/USB device ...................9

Websites for compatible

devices ..................................12

Guide to parts and

controls .................................13

Getting Started

Assembling the unit .............20

Hooking up the system

securely .................................21

Deactivating the

demonstration ..................... 23

Inserting batteries ............... 23

Connecting the TV ............... 25

Carrying the unit .................. 27

Changing the color

system .................................. 28

Performing the quick

setup .................................... 28

Changing the display

mode .................................... 29

Disc/USB Playback

Before using the USB

device ................................... 30

Basic playback .....................30

Other playback operations ...31

Using play mode .................. 34

Restricting playback of the

disc (Parental Control) .......... 35

Viewing information of a

disc and USB device ............. 36

Using the Setup Menu ......... 37

USB Transfer

Before using the USB

device ....................................41

Transferring music ................41

Tuner

Listening to the radio ...........44

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology ............. 45

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device .............. 45

Listening to music on a

BLUETOOTH device ..............46

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC .............. 47

Setting the BLUETOOTH

audio codecs ........................48

Network

Selecting the method of

network connection .............49

Connecting with a

computer .............................49

Listening to the same music from the multiple speakers...51

Listening to an Internet music service (Chromecast

built-in) .................................51

Spotify Connect ................... 52

Gesture Control

Enjoying the Gesture

Control ................................. 53

Using the Gesture Control

during playback ................... 54

Creating a party

atmosphere (DJ Effect) .........54

Using the Gesture Control

during Karaoke function ...... 55

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............ 56

Selecting the Virtual

Football mode ...................... 56

Adjusting the subwoofer

level ...................................... 57

Creating your own sound

effect .................................... 57

Other Operations

Controlling the system using a smartphone or tablet

(SongPal) .............................. 57

Getting frenzied parties

with the “Fiestable” app ....... 58

Using the Control for HDMI

function ................................ 58

Using the Party Chain

function .................................61

Singing along: Karaoke ........64

Enjoying sound from

a guitar ................................. 65

Enjoying music with the Party Light and Speaker

Light ..................................... 66

Using the Sleep Timer .......... 66

Using the Voice Guidance .... 66

Using optional equipment ... 67 Deactivating the touch

panel on the unit

(Child Lock)........................... 67

Setting the automatic

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

Setting the BLUETOOTH/

Network standby mode ....... 68

Turning on or off the

BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal ..... 68

Updating the software .........69

Additional Information

Troubleshooting ...................71

Precautions .......................... 82

Specifications .......................86

Language code list ..............90

Unpacking

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This unit (MHC-V90DW) (1) (composed of the satellite unit and the subwoofer unit)

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Mounting screws (M5 × 30) (4)

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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 plug adaptor (1)* 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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AC power cord (mains lead) (1)* For customers in the UK, Ireland, Malta, and Cyprus:

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Use the AC power cord (mains lead) (A).

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For safety reasons, the AC power cord (mains lead) (B) is not intended for the above countries/regions and shall

therefore not be used there. For customers in other countries/ regions:

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Use the AC power cord (mains

lead) (B). (A)

(B)

* Depending on your region/country.

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)*

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

Playable files on USB device

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Music: MP3 files (.mp3)*

(.wma)*

.3gp)*

, WAV files (.wav)*2, AIFF files (.aiff)* ALAC files (.alac)*

.dff)*

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

1*2

2*3

, Xvid

1*2

, WMA files

, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/

, FLAC files (.flac)*2,

, DSD (.dsf/

2*3

, Xvid

1*2

, MPEG4*2*3

Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

— DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in

DATA DVD format that contains the

1*2

MP3*

, MPEG4*2*3 and Xvid files, 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

(AVC is not supported.)

— Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not

supported.)

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 video files on 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 The system can play back audio files on a USB device in the following conditions:

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up to a depth of 8 folders

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up to 998 files and sub-folders

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.

Region code

Your system has a region code and will only play back a DVD VIDEO labeled with an identical region code or

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. BLUETOOTH technology works with:

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iPhone 7 Plus

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iPhone 7

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iPhone SE

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iPhone 6s Plus

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iPhone 6s

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iPhone 6 Plus

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iPhone 6

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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

Unit (Front): Unit (Rear):

 Midrange speaker × 4

(Speaker light function equipped*)

 Tweeter × 4

 Touch panel (page14)

 Disc tray and its surroundings

(page14)

 Subwoofer × 2

(Speaker light function equipped*)

 Satellite unit

 Subwoofer unit

 Spread sound generator

Spreads sound around the rear

of the unit.

 Connector panel (page21)

 Party lights (left/right)*

(page66)

 Handles for holding or

carrying the unit

* Do not look directly at the light-emitting

parts when the Speaker Light and Party Light are turned on.

Touch panel:

You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page67).

Disc tray area:

 (USB) (REC/PLAY) port

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

 LIGHT MODE key (page66)

 PARTY LIGHT key (page66)

PARTY CHAIN key

(page63)

 BLUETOOTH indicator

(page45)

BLUETOOTH key

Touch to select the BLUETOOTH function.

PAIRING key

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

 Display

 GESTURE CONTROL sensor

(page 53, 54, 55)

 GUITAR indicator

Lights up when guitar mode is turned on.

GUITAR key (page65)

 MIC/GUITAR LEVEL +/– key

(page 64, 65)

 FIESTA key (page56)

 SOUND FIELD key (page56)

 MEGA BASS indicator

Lights up when MEGA BASS sound effect is selected.

MEGA BASS key (page56)

(folder) +/– key



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

 VOLUME +/– key

Touch to adjust the volume.

 / (go backward/go

forward) key

Touch to select a track or file.

TUNING +/– key (page44)

  (open/close) key

Touch to open or close the disc tray.

 Direct function key (DVD/CD,

USB, FM, AUDIO IN, TV)

To use this key, touch PLAYBACK

(), then the function key you

want.

VOCAL FADER key

(page64)

SCORE key (page65)

VOICE CHANGER +/– key

(page65)

MIC ECHO key (page64)

 PLAYBACK key (page54)

DJ key (page54)

SAMPLER key (page54)

KARAOKE key (page55)

 Power indicator

Indicates the current status of

the system:

Lights off: The system is in

standby mode and BLUETOOTH/

Network standby mode is set

to off.

Lights up:

— Orange: The system is

in standby mode and BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is set to on.

— Green: The system is turned

on.

Flashes:

— Green: The system is in

the midst of turning on or entering standby mode.

— Red: The system detects

an abnormality that cannot be displayed with an error message.

 (power) button

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

  (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.

  (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.

 FUNCTION key

Touch to select a function.

 GESTURE ON/OFF key (page

53, 54, 55)

 NETWORK indicator

Indicates the current status of the system: Lights off: The system is in standby mode. Lights up:

— White: The network

connection is established.

— Green: The system is

connected to Spotify.

— Blue: The system is connected

to a music service via Chromecast built-in.

Flashes:

— White: While connecting to

network.

NETWORK key

Touch to select NETWORK function.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup™) key (page49)

Touch and hold to set up a Wi-Fi network.

 (N-Mark) (page47)

 Remote control sensor (

(page24)

 Disc tray

 MIC1 jack

Use to connect the microphone.

MIC2/GUITAR jack

Use to connect the microphone or guitar.

)

Remote control:

  (power) button

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

 PLAY MODE button (page

34, 42)

 REPEAT/FM MODE button

(page 34, 44)

 Numeric (0 – 9) buttons*

— Press to select a track, chapter

or file with its item number.

— Press to enter numbers or

values.

SUBTITLE button (page 32)

AUDIO*

button (page 32,

36)

ANGLE button (page 32)

DVD SETUP button (page

37)

MEDIA MODE button (page

30)

Press to select the media to be

played back on a data disc or

USB device.

CLEAR button (page 32)

REC TO USB button (page

42)

Press to transfer music to the

USB device connected to the

(USB) port.

MIC ECHO button (page 64)

SCORE button (page 65)

(folder) +/–

Press to select a folder on a data

disc or a USB device.

SEARCH button (page 31,

32)

KEY CONTROL / button

(page 64)

1*2

 DVD TOP MENU button

Press to display the DVD title on the TV screen.

DVD/TUNER MENU button (page 31, 32, 44)

RETURN button (page 31)

OPTIONS button

Press to enter or exit options menu.

/ / / button

Press to select the menu items.

button

Press to enter/confirm the settings.

 MUSIC SERVICE button

(page52)

Press to start/resume the music service.

  (volume) +/–*2 button

Press to adjust the volume.

 SHIFT*1 button

Hold down to activate the buttons printed in pink.

 / (fast reverse/fast

forward) button (page 31)

Press to find a point in a track or file during playback.

/ (slow back/slow

forward) button (page 31)

Press to play in slow-motion.

TUNING+/– button (page

44)

button

 (play)*

Press to start playback.

/ (go backward/go forward) button (page 31)

Press to select a track or file.

PRESET+/– button (page

44)

 (pause) button

Press to pause playback. To resume playback, press .

 (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.

 FUNCTION +/– button

Press to select a function.

 MEGA BASS button (page

56)

 SOUND FIELD button (page

56)

MUSIC button (page 57)

MUSIC ARENA button (page

56)

 PARTY LIGHT button (page

29, 66)

LIGHT MODE button (page

66)

 DISPLAY button (page 23,

29, 36, 44, 46)

Press to change the information on the display.

DISPLAY*1 button (page

36)

Press to view or hide the onscreen display.

 SLEEP button (page 66)

*1 This button is printed in pink. To use

this button, hold down SHIFT () button, then press this button.

The numeric button 2/AUDIO,  +

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

Getting Started

Assembling the unit

Make sure that two people handle the unit when mounting it. Dropping the unit may cause personal injury and/or property damage.

Mount the satellite unit on the subwoofer unit, then secure firmly by tightening the supplied screws (M5 × 30).

Hand placement

Supplied screws (M5 × 30)

Note

••

Be sure to use the supplied screws (M5 × 30) to assemble the unit.

••

Be careful not to pinch your fingers or speaker cords while mounting the satellite unit.

••

After assembling the unit, make sure the satellite unit is securely fixed to the subwoofer unit with the supplied screws.

••

When using an electric screwdriver to tighten the screws, make the torque setting to approximately 1 N·m {10 kgf·cm}.

••

Do not place the unit on unstable surfaces. Be sure to place the unit on flat surfaces.

••

Be sure to retighten the screws when they become loose by using this unit.

Hooking up the system securely

Unit (Rear):

To store the speaker cords tidily

Route the cords through the cord stopper.

Getting Started

White

Red

Connector panel:

 HDMI OUT (TV) jack

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to connect to the HDMI IN jack of a TV (page 25).

 VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect to the video input jack of a TV or projector (page 25).

 FM ANTENNA terminal

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

Note

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

 Audio input and output jacks

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

••

AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks

•—

Connect to the audio input jacks of an optional equipment.

•—

Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page61).

••

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

•—

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

•—

Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page61).

 LAN (100) port

Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to connect to a network equipment (page 50).

 LED SPEAKER terminal

Connect the LED speaker connector of the speakers to this terminal. The lighting on the speakers will react according to the music source (page66).

To disconnect the speaker cord

Pull out the connector from the terminal.

 SPEAKERS L/R terminals

Connect the speaker connector of the speaker unit to this terminal.

Note

••

Be sure to use only the supplied speaker.

••

When connecting speaker cord, insert the connector straight into the terminal.

••

Make sure that the connector of the right speaker is properly connected to the SPEAKERS R terminal, and the connector of the left speaker is properly connected to the SPEAKERS L terminal.

To disconnect the speaker cord

While pushing down the lock lever, pull out the connector from the terminal. Do not pull the wire without pushing down the lock lever. Doing so may cause the wire to break.

 AC power cord (mains lead)

Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the unit, then to the wall outlet. When the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected, the system is performing initialization. During system initialization, “WELCOME” appears on the display. While the initializing is in progress, you cannot turn on the system. After initialization completes, demonstration (page 29) starts automatically. If you press  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29).

Inserting batteries

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

Note

••

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

••

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.

Getting Started

To operate the unit using the remote control

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

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.

High quality

Getting Started



HDMI cable*1 (not supplied)



Video cable (not supplied)

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

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 40). To check the compatibility of your TV’s ARC function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.

Standard quality

Recommended connection Alternative connection

To listen to TV sound via the system

If you do not connect the system to the TV’s HDMI IN (ARC) jack, make this connection.



Audio cable (not supplied)

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

Hint

••

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

••

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.

Carrying the unit

The unit has caster wheels so that you can roll it easily. Before carrying the unit, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

Carrying the unit by this method is recommended:

•—

on flat surfaces: When carrying alone

When carrying with two people

•—

on uneven surfaces:

Note

••

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.

Getting Started

••

Exercise extreme caution when carrying the unit on a slope.

••

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

••

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

For children

••

Do not allow children to climb on the unit.

••

If the unit falls down, it may cause head injuries, broken limbs, or other serious physical damage.

••

Warning: Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed (e.g., AC plug adaptor, batteries, screws, etc.).

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.

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. 2 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD”.

3 Touch and hold DJ and TUNING+

for more than 2 seconds.

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

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.

+ 64 hidden pages

Sony MHC-V90DW 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

Assembling the unit

Hooking up the system securely

Deactivating the demonstration

Inserting batteries

Connecting the TV

Carrying the unit

Performing the quick setup

Changing the color system