Sony MHC-W555 User Manual

Mini Hi-Fi Component System

Operating Instructions

3-864-366-11(1)

MHC-W555

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.

CAUTION

Do not, under any circumstances, place the CD player/stereo cassette deck on top of the A/V control amplifier.

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 caution label is located inside the unit.

This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* Btype noise reduction system. * Dolby noise reduction manufactured under

license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation. “DOLBY” and the double-D symbol a are trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licensing Corporation.

The MHC-W555 consist of the following components:

- A/V control amplifier STR-W555

- CD player/Stereo cassette deck HTC-W555

- Speaker system SS-W777G

Table of Contents

Getting Started

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

Step 2: Setting the time ......................... 6

Step 3: Presetting radio stations .......... 7

Connecting optional AV components . 8

Basic Operations

Playing a CD ......................................... 11

Recording a CD .................................... 13

Listening to the radio........................... 14

Recording from the radio .................... 15

Playing a tape........................................ 16

Recording from a tape ......................... 17

The CD Player

Using the CD display........................... 19

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly ...... 19

Playing the CD tracks in random

order ................................................ 20

Programming the CD tracks ............... 21

Playing CDs without interruption ..... 22

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ............................ 27

Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 28

Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 29

Making a personal audio emphasis

file .................................................... 30

Other Features

Singing along: Karaoke ...................... 32

Falling asleep to music ........................ 33

Waking up to music ............................. 34

Timer-recording radio programs ....... 35

Additional Information

Precautions ............................................ 36

Troubleshooting ................................... 37

Specifications ........................................ 40

Index....................................................... 42

The Tape Deck

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

Recording a CD by specifying track

order ................................................ 24

DJ Effects

Looping part of a CD ........................... 26

Flashing part of a CD ........................... 26

Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories.

If you set up the stereo system vertically

Be sure to place the A/V control amplifier on top of the CD player/stereo cassette deck.

AM loop antenna

FM antenna

Right Speaker Left Speaker

1 Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM

CONTROL connectors until it clicks.

To disconnect

2 Connect the speakers.

Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color.

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

Insert only the stripped portion.

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Black (’)Red (‘)

3 Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

AM loop antenna

Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally.

Ω

To activate the automatic sliding panel

Press OPEN/CLOSE to slide the panel. Press OPEN SENSOR ON/OFF, so that AUTO indicator lights up. When you stand within 30 cm from the panel, the panel slides down automatically.

AUTO indicator

SLIDING SENSOR

OPEN/CLOSE

4 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to

position of your local power line voltage.

5 Connect the power cord to a wall

outlet.

Demo mode appears in the display. If the plug on this unit does not fit your wall outlet, detach the supplied adapter from the plug.

6 Deactivate the demo mode by

pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when the system power is turned off.

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

OPEN SENSOR ON/OFF

The panel closes automatically if you do not operate on or in the panel for about 30 seconds.

Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote

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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.

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Step 1: Hooking up the system

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

REPEAT1

SHUFFLE

TUNED MONO

STEREO SYNC

STEP

MHz

kHz

REC

VOLUME

DBFB

SUR

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

REPEAT1

SHUFFLE

TUNED MONO

STEREO SYNC

STEP

MHz

kHz

REC

VOLUME

DBFB

SUR

(continued)

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 LOOP and press 1/u (power)

so that “LOCK” appears in the display.

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

RELAY

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

TUNED STEREO MONO SYNC

REC

STEP

kHz MHz

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

The clock is on a 12-hour system.

SUR

DBFB

VOLUME

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.

Step 2: Setting the time

You must set the time before using the timer functions.

1 2,4 3,5

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minute indication flashes.

DBFB

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

RELAY

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

TUNED STEREO MONO SYNC

REC

STEP

kHz MHz

SUR

VOLUME

4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute. 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 DISPLAY/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.

DSP

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

REPEAT1

SHUFFLE

MONO SYNC

STEP

kHz

REC

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

REPEAT1

SHUFFLE

TUNED MONO

STEREO SYNC

STEP

kHz

REC

SUR

Step 3: Presetting radio stations

You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10 for MW and 10 for SW.

1/u

(power)

1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

FM n MW n SW

2 Press and hold 0 – 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.

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DSP

RELAY

DOLBY NR

SALL DISC1

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

523

TUNED STEREO

MONO SYNC REC STEP

kHz

MHz

DBFB

SUR

VOLUME

3 Press TUNING MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

Preset number

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

RELAY

DOLBY NR

SALL DISC1

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

TUNED STEREO MONO SYNC

REC

STEP

kHz

SUR

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 0 – or ) + repeatedly to tune in the station manually.

To change the preset number

Start over from step 1.

To change the AM tuning interval

The AM tuning interval is factory-preset 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 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

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.

Note

If you cannot select “MD” even when you have pressed FUNCTION, press 1/u (power) while pressing FUNCTION when the power is turned off. “VIDEO 1” will be switched to “MD”. To return to “VIDEO 1”, do the same procedure.

To the audio input of the MD deck

Connecting the surround Speaker

You can connect the optional Surround Speaker.

To the right rear speaker

To the left rear speaker

Connecting a super woofer speaker

You can connect an optional super woofer speaker.

To super woofer

Connecting a video game player

You can enjoy video games with audio emphasis by connecting a video game player. To listen to and watch a video game, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO 2” appears.

Press OPEN/CLOSE or place your hand to the sliding sensor to slide the panel. Connect a video game player as shown below:

To the audio/video output of a video game player

OPEN/CLOSE

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 1” appears.

To the audio output of the VCR

To the video input of a TV

Note

The sliding panel does not close when the AV INPUT jacks are connected.

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Connecting optional AV components (continued)

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.

75-ohm coaxial cable (not supplied)

Ground wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

FM 75

Ω

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.

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

FM 75

Ω

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

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

TUNED MONO

STEREO

SYNC

STEP

MHz

kHz

REC

Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

1/u

(power)

EX-CHANGE

PLAY MODE VOLUME

DISC SKIP/

jog dial

DSP

1 Press OPEN/CLOSE 6 and place

up to two 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 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 ·P (or CD ( on the

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

Disc tray number

DOLBY NR

ALL DISC1

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

Track number

Playing time

TUNED STEREO MONO SYNC

REC

STEP

kHz MHz

DBFB

SUR

VOLUME

Basic Operations

VOL +/–

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Playing a CD (continued)

To Do this

Stop play Press p (p on the remote). Pause Press ·P (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 Press and hold down ) or a track 0 (or )/0 on the

remote) during play and release it at the desired point.

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

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 OPEN/CLOSE 6. Exchange other Press DISC SKIP/

CDs while EX-CHANGE. playing

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

Tips

• Pressing ·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

·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 is selected or the CD placed on that tray is playing, the DISC 1~3 button for the respective tray lights green.

Recording a CD

— CD Synchro Recording

The CD SYNCHRO 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.

DISC SKIP/

EX-CHANGE

DOLBY NR

1345

1 Press § and insert a blank tape into

deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

AUTO REVERSE

2 Press OPEN/CLOSE 6 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 CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.

3 Press CD SYNCHRO.

Deck B stands by for recording and the CD player stands by for playback. · (for front side) lights up.

4 Press DIRECTION MODE

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

5 Press P PAUSE on deck B.

Recording starts.

To stop recording

Press π on deck B or p on the CD player.

Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press ª so that ª (for reverse side) lights up.

• 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 SYNCHRO.

Notes

• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.

• Dolby NR and DIRECTION MODE (ß or RELAY) is off when the mains AC power supply is switched off.

Basic Operations

Listening to the radio

RELAY

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DOLBY NR

PROGRAM

REPEAT1

SHUFFLE

TUNED MONO

STEREO

SYNC

STEP

kHz

REC

–– Preset Tuning

2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or

+ on the remote) to tune in the

desired preset station.

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

1/u

(power)

DSP

0 – /) +

STEREO/

MONO

VOLUME

TUNER/BAND

VOL +/–

1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly

until the band you want appears in the display.

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

FM n MW n SW

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

Preset number

DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP

DOLBY NR

ALL DISCS1

PROGRAM

SHUFFLE REPEAT1

RELAY

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

Frequency

TUNED STEREO MONO

SYNC REC STEP

kHz

MHz

SUR

VOLUME

To Do this

Turn off the radio Press 1/u (power). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press

VOL +/– on the remote).

To listen to non-preset radio stations

Use manual or automatic tuning. For manual tuning, press 0 – or ) + repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold 0 – 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.

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