Sony MHC-W555 User Manual

3-864-366-11(1)

Mini Hi-Fi

Component

System

Operating Instructions

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MHC-W555

©1998 by Sony Corporation

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* B- type 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

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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
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

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
	EN
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................	36
Troubleshooting ...................................	37
Specifications ........................................	40
Index .......................................................	42

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Getting Started

Step 1: Hooking up the system

Do the following procedure 1to 6to 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	6	Left Speaker

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2 4

2	5	2

1Connect the flat cord to the SYSTEM CONTROL connectors until it clicks.

To disconnect

2Connect 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.

R

L

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4	Red (‘) Black (’)

3Connect the FM/AM antennas.

Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it.

AM loop antenna	Extend the FM lead
	antenna horizontally.
	AM
	FM
	75Ω

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

4Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage.

5Connect 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.

6Deactivate 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 (continued)

When carrying this system

Do the following to protect the CD mechanism.

1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display.

2Hold down LOOP and press 1/u (power) so that “LOCK” appears in the display.

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

DSP

CD

1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.

The hour indication flashes.

t DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP	RELAY	TUNED	DBFB
	ß	STEREO	SUR
a	DOLBY NR	MONO
		SYNC
		REC

PROGRAM	STEP
SHUFFLE	kHz	VOLUME
REPEAT1	MHz

2 Turn the jog dial to set the hour.

The clock is on a 12-hour system.

3 Press ENTER/NEXT.

The minute indication flashes.

t DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP	RELAY	TUNED	DBFB
	ß	STEREO	SUR
a	DOLBY NR	MONO
		SYNC
		REC

PROGRAM	STEP
SHUFFLE	kHz	VOLUME
REPEAT1	MHz

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.

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Step 3: Presetting radio stations

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

1/u	4 2 5 3 1
(power)

DSP

CD

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 n

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.

t DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP	RELAY	TUNED	DBFB
		STEREO	SUR
1	DOLBY NR	MONO
		SYNC
	ALL 1 DISCS
		REC
	PROGRAM	STEP
	SHUFFLE	kHz	VOLUME
	REPEAT1	MHz

3 Press TUNING MEMORY.

A preset number appears in the display.

			Preset number
	t DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP	RELAY	TUNED
			STEREO SUR
	1	DOLBY NR	MONO
			SYNC
		ALL 1 DISCS
			REC
		PROGRAM	STEP
		SHUFFLE	kHz
		REPEAT1	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.

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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

To the audio input

of the MD deck

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.

Connecting the surround Speaker

You can connect the optional Surround Speaker.

To the right rear speaker

To the left rear speaker

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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.

	Screw clamp
75-ohm coaxial cable
(not supplied)	AM
	FM
	75Ω
	y

Ground wire (not supplied)

AM antenna

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

Insulated wire (not supplied)

Screw clamp

AM

FM 75Ω

y

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.

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Basic Operations

Playing a CD

— Normal play

You can play up to three CDs in a row.

jog dial

1/u
(power) PLAY MODE	VOLUME

DSP

CD

DISC SKIP/	2 1
EX-CHANGE

VOL +/–

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	Playing time
RELAY	TUNED	DBFB
t DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP ß	STEREO	SUR
DOLBY NR	MONO
	SYNC
ALL 1 DISCS
	REC
PROGRAM	STEP
SHUFFLE	kHz	VOLUME
1	MHz

Track number

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Operations Basic

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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.

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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/	2
EX-CHANGE

DOLBY NR

3

5 4

1

1 Press § and insert a blank tape into deck B.

With the side you want to record facing forward

ª 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.

Operations Basic

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Listening to the radio

–– Preset Tuning

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

1/u	2 STEREO/MONO 1
(power)

DSP

CD

0 – /) + 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 n

2 Turn the jog dial (or press = or + on the remote) to tune in the desired preset station.

Turn counter-			Turn clockwise
clockwise			(or press +
(or press =			on the remote)
on the remote)			for higher
for lower preset			preset numbers.
numbers.
Preset number			Frequency
	RELAY		TUNED
t DAILY 1 2 REC SLEEP ß			STEREO	SUR
1	DOLBY NR		MONO
	ALL 1 DISCS		SYNC
			REC
	PROGRAM		STEP
	SHUFFLE		kHz	VOLUME
	REPEAT1		MHz
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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