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Page 1: License And Trademark
® DivX is a video fi le compression License and Trademark technology, developed by DivX, Inc. Notice DivX, DivX Certifi ed, and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. ® Th is product is an offi cial DivX Th is product incorporates copyright certifi ed product. - Page 2 EU directives. disconnect the main plug from the AC The manufacturer of this product is Sony outlet immediately. Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Do not install the appliance in a confined Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan.
- Page 3 Disposal of Old Disposal of waste Electrical & Electronic batteries (applicable Equipment in the European Union (Applicable in the and other European European Union countries with and other European separate collection countries with systems) separate collection This symbol on the battery or on the systems) packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be...
- Page 4 Note on power (Saudi Arabian model only) For AC 220 V wall outlets Make the appropriate voltage setting on the system (only for models with a voltage selector).
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Page 5: About This Manual
Speaker system: SS-RV555D (Front speakers) SS-RSX555D (Satellite speakers) MHC-RVD Main Unit: HCD-RV333D Speaker system: SS-RV222D (Front speakers) SS-WG333D (Subwoofer) MHC-RVD Main Unit: HCD-RV222D Speaker system: SS-RV222D (Front speakers) In this manual, the MHC-RV555D is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ....... 5 Tuner Playable discs ........8 Listening to the radio .......60 Guide to parts and controls ...11 Tape Getting Started Playing a tape ........62 Hooking up the system securely ..........22 Recording onto a tape ....63 Hooking up the TV......27 Setting the clock ........29 Sound Adjustment... - Page 7 Additional Information Troubleshooting .........82 Precautions ...........94 Specifications ........97 Guide to the Control Menu display ..........102 Playback priority of file types ..106 Language code list ......107 Glossary ..........109 Index ............ 114 License and Trademark Notice ... 116...
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Page 8: Playable Discs
Playable discs Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VR (Video DVD-R/DVD-RW in VR (Video Recording) Recording) mode (except for mode DVD-R DL) VIDEO CD ... - Page 9 Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DATA CD CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video files and MPEG4 video files, and conforming to ISO 9660 Level 1/Level 2, or Joliet (extended format) DATA DVD ...
- Page 10 Discs that cannot be played CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format Data part of CD-Extras Data part of Mixed CDs Super Audio CDs DVD Audio discs DVD-RAMs ...
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Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Main Unit (on/standby) button (page (play) button (page 33, 42, 25, 27, 74) 54, 62) Press to turn on or off the system. - Page 12 (go backward) button GROOVE button (page 65) (page 31, 34) Press to reinforce the bass. Press to select a track, chapter or video file. OPEN/CLOSE button (page 33) PRESET button (page 61) Press to load or eject a disc. Press to select the preset station.
- Page 13 REC TO TAPE button (page 64) PHONES jack Press to record on a tape. Connect the headphones. (stop) button (page 34, 60, 62, VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack 63, 80) VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jack Press to stop playback. See page 80.
- Page 14 (Models with Karaoke function DISPLAY button (page 28, 29, 75) only) Press to display the disc information or clock in the front panel display. ECHO button (page 68) Press to adjust the echo level. (Models without Karaoke PRESET EQ button (page 65) function only) Press to select the sound effect.
- Page 15 Remote (Models with Karaoke function only) (Models without Karaoke function only) (on/standby) button (page DISC SKIP button (page 33, 35) 25, 74) Press to select a disc. Press to turn on or off the system. TV (on/standby) button FUNCTION +/...
- Page 16 PICTURE NAVI button (page 46) +/ button (page 34) Press to select a folder. Press to display the thumbnail pictures. (Models with Karaoke function REPEAT/FM MODE button (page only) 45, 61) DVD/TUNER MENU button (page Press to listen to a disc, a single track or file repeatedly.
- Page 17 (stop) button (page 34, 60, 62, DISPLAY button (page 31, 39, 63, 80) 41, 52, 54, 70) Press to stop playback. Press to turn on or off the Control Menu / (rewind/fast forward) on the TV screen. The Control Menu is displayed only button (page 34, 62) when the “DVD”...
- Page 18 STEP button (page 34) DVD TOP MENU button (page 34) Press to play one frame at a time when Press to display the DVD title on the TV screen. playback is paused. ADVANCE button (page 35) CLEAR button (page 30, 40, 42) Press to advance the current scene during playback.
- Page 19 (Models with Karaoke function TIME/TEXT button (page 75, 77) only) Press to change the information appearing in the front panel display or KEY CONTROL button (page on-screen display. Press to change the key to suit your vocal ...
- Page 20 Press to mute the sound. Press to select the sound effect. (Models without Karaoke This button is used to operate a Sony TV. For function only) details, see “Operating a Sony TV” (page 29). The numeric button 5, TV VOL +, TUNER MEMORY button (page VOLUME + and ...
- Page 21 Display Lights up when the timer is set. Indicates the playback status of the (page 73) disc. Indicates the current surround Lights up when the Karaoke mode format. is turned on (models with Karaoke function only). (page 67) ...
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Page 22: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely MHC-RVD FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Solid (Red/) AM loop antenna Solid (Black/) To satellite speaker (Right) To satellite speaker (Left) Solid (Gray/) To front speaker (Left) Solid (Black/) ... - Page 23 MHC-RVD FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) To front speaker (Right) AM loop antenna Solid (Red/) To subwoofer Solid (Black/) Solid (Blue/) To front speaker (Left) Solid (Black/) To wall outlet ...
- Page 24 MHC-RVD FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) Solid (Black/) AM loop antenna To front speaker (Left) To front speaker (Right) To wall outlet Solid (Red/)
- Page 25 to and to . Do not place the satellite speakers on top of a TV*. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen. * MHC-RV555D only Continued...
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Page 26: Attaching The Speaker Pads
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. MHC-RV333D only MHC-RV555D only... -
Page 27: Hooking Up The Tv
When carrying this system Hooking up the TV Perform the following procedure to Connect the video input jack of your protect the DVD mechanism. TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the Use buttons on the unit for the operation. supplied video cord. Press /... - Page 28 Do not connect unit). directly Press / to turn off the system. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “SONY DEMO” appears in the display. Press / on the unit while holding down on the unit. The system turns on automatically and the color system is changed.
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Page 29: Setting The Clock
Press / to turn on the system. Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons to Press TIMER MENU. operate a Sony TV. These buttons have The hour indication flashes in the been marked in yellow. display. If “PLAY SET?” flashes in the display, Press press ... -
Page 30: Performing "Quick" Setup
Press ENTER without loading a Performing “QUICK” disc. setup “LANGUAGE SETUP” appears on the TV screen. Before using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK” setup. If you do not want to perform “QUICK” setup, press CLEAR in step 3. - Page 31 If you make a mistake Press or repeatedly to select Press , then select the item again. the setting that matches your TV type. To quit “QUICK” setup Press DISPLAY. If you have a : standard TV: Select “4:3 LETTER BOX” or “4:3 To recall “QUICK” setup settings PAN SCAN” (page 56, 57) If you have a wide-screen TV or a Press DISPLAY when playback is...
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Page 32: Using The "Theatre Sync" Function
VIDEO 1 to VIDEO 8 COMPONENT 1 CLEAR COMPONENT 2 COMPONENT 3 Note COMPONENT 4 This function is only for Sony TV series, however, some TV products may also not work. The selected TV’s input source is memorized into the remote. -
Page 33: Disc
Load a disc with the label side Disc facing up on the disc tray. To load additional discs, press DISC Playing a disc SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate 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. - Page 34 Do this Press VOLUME +/ (or turn Select a folder MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to Press +/ repeatedly during adjust the volume. playback or when playback is paused. Note Depending on the system status, the volume Press or Locate a point level may not appear on the TV screen.
- Page 35 Do this Do this Press one of DISC 1 Replay the Press REPLAY Switch to DVD previous scene during playback. function from DISC 3 on the unit. (Instant another source Replay) (Automatic Source Briefly fast Press ADVANCE Selection) forward the during playback.
- Page 36 On Multi-disc Resume Notes You cannot perform Resume Play during (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) Shuffle Play or Program Play. This system can store the point where Resume Play may not work properly with you stopped the playback of the disc some discs.
- Page 37 When playing a DVD-R/-RW in VR Changing the language/sound mode: The number of audio tracks recorded on a disc is displayed. Press AUDIO repeatedly during Example: playback to select the desired 1: MAIN: the main sound of the audio audio mode. track 1.
- Page 38 When playing a Super VCD: Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the functions (PBC Playback) audio track 1. (Version 2.0) 1: 1/L: the sound of the left channel of the audio track 1 (monaural). 1: 2/R: the sound of the right channel of the audio track 1 (monaural).
- Page 39 Continue playback according to Selecting “ORIGINAL” or “PLAY the instructions on the menus. LIST” Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the VIDEO CD, as the operating procedure may differ This function is only available for DVD- depending on the VIDEO CD. Rs/-RWs in VR mode with a playlist Note created.
- Page 40 Searching for items on a disc by Press ENTER. “** (**)” changes to “– – (**)”. the assigned numbers Press or repeatedly or the numeric buttons to select the title, track, folder or file, etc. You can search by different information If you make a mistake, press CLEAR recorded on a disc, such as title, track, to cancel the number.
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Page 41: Using Play Mode
Input the time code using the Using play mode numeric buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, enter “21020”. Creating your own program If you make a mistake, press CLEAR to (Program Play) cancel the number. - Page 42 To change a programmed step: Press . Press or repeatedly to select the The cursor moves to the track list “T” programmed step number you want (in this case, “01”). to change. Then, press and select the desired track number.
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Page 43: Playing In Random Order
When playing a DATA CD/DVD Playing in random order (except for video files): (Shuffle Play) ON (MUSIC): all MP3 files in the selected folder on the current disc are played back randomly. When no folder is selected, the first You can play back the tracks on the folder is played back randomly. - Page 44 When playing a VIDEO CD or Playing repeatedly (Repeat AUDIO CD: Play) OFF: does not play back repeatedly. ALL DISCS: repeats all discs. ONE DISC: repeats all the tracks on the current disc. TRACK: repeats the current track. You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.
- Page 45 Notes Selecting a folder/file using You can also change the Repeat Play setting the on-screen display by pressing REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly. “REP” lights up in the display when Repeat Play is set to “ALL DISCS, ” “ONE DISC, ” “FOLDER”...
- Page 46 Playing an MP file: Press or repeatedly to select Press ENTER. the desired option, then press “TRACK LIST” appears. ENTER. When the desired option has already selected, press DVD/TUNER MENU (models with Karaoke function only) or DVD MENU (models without Karaoke function only).
- Page 47 Other operations Press / / / to select the image you want to view, then press (or on the unit). Do this The slide show starts from the Display Press selected image file. the next or repeatedly.
- Page 48 Notes The system may not play certain types of JPEG image files (ex. a JPEG image file that is The system can play back MP3 files and less than 8 (width) × 8 (height)). JPEG image files. The system will play back any data with the extension “.mp3”, “.jpg”...
- Page 49 Press or repeatedly to select If the number of viewing times has been preset, “MUSIC/PHOTO”, then press ENTER. you can play back the DivX video files as many When “MUSIC/PHOTO” has already times as the preset number. The following selected, press DVD/TUNER MENU occurrences are counted: (models with Karaoke function only)
- Page 50 To specify the slide show speed To select a transition effect for image files in the slide show (JPEG image files only) (JPEG image files only) Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/PHOTO”, press DISPLAY Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to twice.) “MUSIC/PHOTO”, press DISPLAY The Control Menu appears on the TV twice.) screen.
- Page 51 To select playback priority of the file Adjusting the delay between type the picture and sound (“A/V You can select playback priority when SYNC”) mixed media (MP3 files, JPEG image files or video files) are in the disc. Press DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears on the TV When the sound does not synchronize screen.
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Page 52: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)
Press or repeatedly to select Restricting playback “PARENTAL CONTROL, ” then of the disc (PARENTAL press ENTER. CONTROL) If you have not registered a password: The display for registering a new password appears on the TV screen. You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level such as the age of the users. - Page 53 Press or repeatedly to select Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric “LEVEL, ” then press ENTER. buttons, then press ENTER. The options for “LEVEL” appear on the TV screen. The display for setting the playback limitation level appears on the TV Press ...
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Page 54: Using The Setup Menu
If you forget your password Using the Setup Menu Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Restricting playback of the disc” (page 52). When you are asked to enter By using the Setup Menu, you can make your password, enter “199703” using the various adjustments to items such as numeric buttons, then press ENTER. -
Page 55: Setting The Language
Press or repeatedly to Press or repeatedly to select select the setup item from the the desired setting, then press displayed list, then press ENTER. ENTER. The setup item is selected. The setting is selected and setup is completed. -
Page 56: Video Setup
AUDIO* Setting the TV screen (DVD VIDEO only) “VIDEO SETUP” Switches the language of the sound track. When you select “ORIGINAL, ” the language given priority in the disc is Choose the settings according to the TV selected. you connected. The default setting is underlined. -
Page 57: Setting The Audio
4:3 PAN SCAN : Select this when you The default setting varies depending on the country or region. connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays the wide picture on the entire Depending on the DVD VIDEO, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically screen and cuts off the portions that do instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN”... -
Page 58: Setting The System
TRACK SELECTION Setting the system (DVD VIDEO only) “SYSTEM SETUP” Gives priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play back a DVD VIDEO SCREEN SAVER on which multiple audio (PCM, DTS, The screen saver will help prevent your MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital) formats display device from becoming damaged are recorded. - Page 59 PARENTAL CONTROL Sets the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL)” (page 52). DivX Displays the registration code for this system. For more information, go to http://www. divx.com on the Internet. MULTI-DISC RESUME (DVD VIDEO and VIDEO CD only) ON: Stores the resume playback point in the memory for up to 10 discs.
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Page 60: Tuner
For manual tuning: Press TUNING +/ repeatedly. Tuner For direct tuning: Press D.TUNING, then use the Listening to the radio numeric buttons to enter the frequency of the desired station. For You can listen to a radio station either by example, press 1, 0, 2, 5 and 0 to enter selecting a preset station, or by manually the frequency of FM 102.50 MHz,... - Page 61 Tips Press or repeatedly to select To improve broadcast reception, adjust the the desired preset number. supplied antennas, or connect an external antenna. Press ENTER. When an FM stereo program has static noise, press REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly until “COMPLETE”...
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Page 62: Tape
Other operations Tape Do this Stop playback Press . Playing a tape Pause playback Press . Press again to resume playback. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Press or . Fast-forward or rewind Press FUNCTION +/ (or TAPE A/B on the unit) repeatedly to select “TAPE A”... -
Page 63: Recording Onto A Tape
For CD Synchro Recording: Recording onto a tape Press DVD and load the disc you want to record. If you have already loaded the disc, press DISC 1 There are three ways to record on a TYPE DISC 3 to select the disc. When the I (normal) tape. - Page 64 To stop recording Set the deck B to stand by for Press . recording. Notes For CD Synchro Recording: CD Synchro Recording is not available with Press REC TO TAPE. DVDs. If the play mode is set to Shuffle ...
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Page 65: Sound Adjustment
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC- RV333D only) Sound Adjustment Press SUBWOOFER on the unit. “SUBWOOFER” lights up in the display. Adjusting the sound To adjust the sound level of the subwoofer, press SUBWOOFER Do this repeatedly. To obtain a better bass reproduction, we Reinforce the Press GROOVE on recommend you to place the subwoofer sound the unit... -
Page 66: Selecting The Sound Field
CH SURR Selecting the sound field Reproduces stereo output with surround effect from multi channel You can take advantage of the surround sources such as DVD VIDEO during sound simply by selecting one of the DVD function. The system outputs sound fields. -
Page 67: Singing Along: Karaoke (Models With Karaoke Function Only)
When the headphones are Singing along: Karaoke connected: (Models with Karaoke HP CH function only) The normal sound field for headphones. HP SURR The sound field for headphones with surround effect. You can enjoy Karaoke by setting the HP VIRTUAL* system to Karaoke mode. The sound field for headphones with virtual surround effect. -
Page 68: Adjust The Volume
To adjust the microphone echo level Start playing the music and Press ECHO on the unit repeatedly. adjust the volume. To cancel the echo effect, press ECHO on the unit repeatedly until “ECHO OFF” DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR appears. mode, DivX video files: The system outputs the audio format Notes that you have selected. - Page 69 Changing the key (Key Control) Playing Karaoke with any stereo disc (“Karaoke Pon”) You can change the key to suit your vocal range, except when the system is in stop You can enjoy Karaoke with a stereo- mode. recorded disc, even if it is a non-Karaoke disc, by reducing the sound of the vocals.
- Page 70 Press or repeatedly to select Selecting the vocals (Vocal the desired vocal channel. Select) The output channel changes as follows. The default setting is underlined. When playing a DVD VIDEO When playing a DVD with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format in Karaoke OFF: Turns off the guide vocal.
- Page 71 Press ENTER. Selecting the scoring mode (Score Mode) Notes When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function When Karaoke mode is turned on, you works only with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format. can use the scoring mode. Depending on the disc, you may not be able Your score is calculated by comparing to change the guide vocal channel.
- Page 72 Notes Press ENTER. The highest score is reset when the system is turned off. Start playing the music. The “SCORE MODE” function may be canceled when certain remote buttons are Press SCORE before singing a pressed. In some cases, you may not be able to use the song in Karaoke mode.
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Page 73: Other Operations
Prepare the sound source. Other Operations For Play Timer: Prepare the sound source, and Using the timers then press VOLUME +/ (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the volume. The system offers three timer functions. If you use the Play Timer or Rec Timer For Rec Timer: with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has Tune in the desired preset radio... - Page 74 To change the setting Select the sound source when Start over from step 1. using Play Timer, or prepare the tape when using Rec Timer. To cancel the timer For Play Timer: Press TIMER MENU. Press or repeatedly until the “TIMER SEL?” flashes in the display. desired sound source appears, and then press ENTER.
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Page 75: Changing The Display
Other operation Changing the display Do this Press or on Change the Turning off the display brightness the unit repeatedly of the while holding down Power Saving Mode illumination DISPLAY on the unit. around The demonstration display and the clock MASTER display can be turned off to minimize VOLUME... - Page 76 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- When playing MP files or video files R/-RW in VR mode: on a DATA CD/DVD: Elapsed playing time of the current When the menu or the title without a file chapter is played back ...
- Page 77 When Program Play or Shuffle Play is Viewing information about the turned on, the elapsed playing time and the remaining time of the disc would be skipped. disc in the on-screen display The current track number and the current index number (for a disc without PBC) or the current scene number (for a disc with PBC) Press TIME/TEXT.
- Page 78 When playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD- Notes R/-RW in VR mode: Only alphabet letters, numbers and some Elapsed playing time of the current symbols can be displayed. title Depending on the disc, the system can only ...
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Page 79: Hooking Up Optional Components
When playing a video file: Hooking up optional Example: MP3 file components To enhance your system, you can connect Bit rate optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Checking the date information of JPEG Front panel image files When “Exif ”* tag is recorded in the JPEG image files, you can check the date information in the Control menu by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly during... - Page 80 VIDEO INPUT VIDEO jack Listening to a connected VCR or Connect the video output jack of an satellite tuner optional component (such as VCR or satellite tuner). Press FUNCTION +/ repeatedly VIDEO INPUT AUDIO L/R jacks (or press VIDEO/SAT on the unit) Connect the audio output jacks of an to select “VIDEO”...
- Page 81 Enjoying the multi channel sound with the optional amplifier Connect the digital optical cord. See “Hooking up optional components” (page 79). Connect the speakers (not supplied) to an optional amplifier equipped with a decoder. For the speakers placement, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected amplifier.
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Page 82: Additional Information
Is the voltage selector set correctly to If the problem persists after doing all match the local power line voltage? of the above, consult your nearest Sony (For models with a voltage selector dealer. only) If “PROTECT” appears on the... - Page 83 The timer does not function. Check the speaker connections Check the timer setting and set the (page 22 – 24). correct time (page 73). There is no audio output during Rec Cancel the Sleep Timer function. Timer.
- Page 84 The disc does not eject and “LOCKED” unbalanced left and right volume. appears in the display. Place the speakers as symmetrically as Consult your nearest Sony dealer or possible. local authorized Sony service facility. Check that the speakers are connected The disc tray does not close.
- Page 85 Playback does not start. Playback does not start from the first track. Check whether a disc is loaded. Shuffle Play mode, Program Play mode Wipe the disc clean (page 94). or Repeat Play mode is selected. Reload the disc. ...
- Page 86 The DATA CD/DVD (MP file/JPEG JPEG image files with a high width to image file/DivX video file/MPEG length ratio cannot be played back. video file) cannot be played back. For MP3 files and JPEG image files, the The DATA CD is not recorded in a DATA CD/DVD contains a video file.
- Page 87 “Data error” appears on the TV The surround effect is difficult to hear screen when playing a DATA CD/DVD. when you are playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio sound track. The MP3 file/JPEG image file you want Make sure the sound field is set to play is broken.
- Page 88 Picture Picture noise appears. Wipe the disc clean (page 94). There is no picture. If video signal from your system has to The “VIDEO/SAT” function is go through your VCR to your TV, the selected, but there is no input signal. copy-protection applied to some DVD ...
- Page 89 The aspect ratio of the TV screen The subtitles language cannot be cannot be changed even though changed. you can set “TV TYPE” under “VIDEO Multilingual subtitles are not recorded SETUP” in the Setup Menu when you on the DVD VIDEO being played play back a wide picture.
- Page 90 Tuner Tape deck The radio presetting is canceled. The tape does not record or playback, or there is a decrease in The power cord is disconnected or a sound level. power failure occurred for longer than The tape heads are dirty (see “Cleaning a day.
- Page 91 Plug the power cord back in. Press / to turn off the system. Press to turn on the system. Press DISPLAY repeatedly until “SONY DEMO” appears in the display. While holding down PRESET EQ, press DISC 3 and press at the Press /...
- Page 92 * Except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” settings (XX is a malfunction, the number) system has performed the self-diagnosis function. Contact your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility and give the 5-character service number. Example: E 61 10...
- Page 93 TV screen. during operation. Although this is not a malfunction and for Sony service use only, normal system CANNOT PLAY operation will not be possible. Turn off A disc that cannot be played back was the system, and then turn on the system inserted.
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Page 94: Precautions
INVALID Precautions You have pressed an invalid button. JPEG Notes on discs A JPEG image file is being played back. Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge. NO DISC Do not clean discs with solvents, such as There is no disc on the disc tray. - Page 95 Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/- Music discs encoded with copyright RW/+R/+RW protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and DVD- conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Rs/-RWs/+Rs/+RWs cannot be played Recently, various music discs encoded with back on this system due to the recording copyright protection technologies are marketed...
- Page 96 On operating voltage On heat buildup Before operating the system, check that the Heat buildup on the unit during operation is operating voltage of the unit is identical with normal and is not cause for alarm. the voltage of your local power supply. ...
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Page 97: Specifications
To prevent a tape from being Specifications accidentally recorded over Break off the cassette’s overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated. Main unit Break off the cassette Amplifier section The following measured at AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz (Russian model) The following measured at AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz (South African model) The following measured at AC 127, 240 V,... - Page 98 Use only the supplied speaker SS- 100 W + 100 W (per channel at 6 Ω, RV222D. 1 kHz, 10% THD) SATELLITE SPEAKER (MHC-RV555D Subwoofer: only): 100 W (at 6 Ω, 80 Hz, 10% THD) Use only the supplied speaker SS- RSX555D.
- Page 99 Frequency response Speaker DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz 22 kHz (±1 dB) Front speaker (SS-RVD) for MHC- CD: 2 Hz 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) RVD Video color system format Speaker system: Russian model: PAL 3-way, 3-driver speaker system, Bass Other models: NTSC and PAL reflex, Magnetically shielded Speaker unit:...
- Page 100 Satellite speaker (SS-RSXD) for Power consumption MHC-RV555D (models with Karaoke MHC-RVD function only): 185 W Speaker system: MHC-RV555D (models without 1-way, Bass reflex Karaoke function only): 215 W Speaker unit: MHC-RV333D (Russian model only): Full-range: 80 mm, cone type 200 W (0.5 W at the Power Saving Rated impedance: 24 Ω...
- Page 101 Supported file format MP (MPEG1 Audio Layer-) File extension: .mp3 Bitrate: 32 kbps 320 kbps Sampling frequencies: 32/44.1/48 kHz DivX File extension: .avi/.divx Video codec: DivX video Bitrate: 8 Mbps (MAX) Frame rate: 30 fps Resolution: 720 × 576 Audio codec: MP3 MPEG File format: MP4 File Format...
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Page 102: Guide To The Control Menu Display
Guide to the Control Menu display Use the Control Menu to select a function and to view related information. Press DISPLAY repeatedly to turn on, turn off or change the Control Menu display as follows: Control Menu display 1 Control Menu display 2 (appears for certain discs only) Control Menu display off ... - Page 103 List of Control Menu items Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE]/[SCENE]/[TRACK] (page 0) Selects the title, scene, track or audio file to be played back. [CHAPTER]/[INDEX] (page 0) Selects the chapter or index to be played back. [TRACK] (page 0) Selects the track or audio file to be played back.
- Page 104 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT] (page ) Plays back all discs repeatedly, the entire disc (all titles/all tracks/all files/all folders) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track/folder/file repeatedly. [A/V SYNC] (page 1) Adjusts the delay between the picture and sound. [SETUP] (page , ) QUICK...
- Page 105 Item Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] (page 0) Selects the transition effects to be used for changing slides during a slide show. [MEDIA] (page , , 1) Selects the data type (MP3 file, JPEG image file, video file, or both MP3 file and JPEG image file) to be played back.
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Page 106: Playback Priority Of File Types
Playback priority of file types The table below describes the playback priority of file types under the “MEDIA” setting. File type on a disc “MEDIA” setting MUSIC/ MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO PHOTO Video files only Video files Video files Video files Video files JPEG image files JPEG image JPEG image JPEG image... -
Page 107: Language Code List
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515... - Page 108 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379...
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Page 109: Glossary
Dolby Pro Logic II sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Dolby Pro Logic II creates five full- Sony. Unlike previous surround sound bandwidth output channels from 2 fields mainly directed at the reproduction channel sources. This is done using an... - Page 110 Music mode Speaker output in normal Dolby The Music mode is for use with any Digital format ( channel) stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. Front (L) Center Front (R) Dolby Surround Pro Logic As one method of Dolby Surround, Dolby Surround Pro Logic produces Surround (L) Surround (R)
- Page 111 DVD-RW Digital audio compression technology A DVD-RW is a recordable and developed by DTS, Inc. This technology rewritable disc that is the same size as conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two surround channel is stereo and there different modes: VR mode and Video is discrete subwoofer channel in this mode.
- Page 112 Folder Parental Control Section of a music or picture piece on A function of the DVD VIDEO to limit a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing playback of the disc by the age of the MP3 files, JPEG image files, DivX video users according to the limitation level in files or MPEG4 video files.
- Page 113 Title The longest section of a picture or a music piece on a DVD VIDEO; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software, or the entire album in audio software. Track Section of a music or a picture piece on a VIDEO CD, CD, or MP3.
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Page 114: Index
Index Numerics 16:9 56 DATE 104 INDEX 40, 103 4:3 LETTER BOX 56 Demonstration 75 Instant Advance 35 4:3 PAN SCAN 57 Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) Instant Replay 35 5.1 Channel Surround 78, 80 Interlace format 112 DivX 59, 109 INTERVAL 50, 104 Dolby Digital 109 Dolby Pro Logic II 109... - Page 115 ORIGINAL 39, 103 SCENE 103 Usable discs 8 OSD 55 Scene 112 Other Component Hookup SCREEN SAVER 58 SETUP 104 VIDEO CD 8, 113 Setup Menu 54 VIDEO SETUP 30, 56 SHUFFLE 43, 103 Shuffle Play 43 PARENTAL CONTROL Sleep Timer 73 52, 59 Slow-motion Play 34 Parental Control 112...