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4-241-538-11(3)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial
number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony
dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
MHC-GX90D
MHC-RV900D
MHC-RV800D
MHC-RV600D
© 2002 Sony Corporation
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. - Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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Page 3: Important Notice
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Except for European model NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 8 Remote control ... 9 Sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) ... 10 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 11 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ... - Page 5 — Game Mixing ... 56 Changing the spectrum analyzer display ... 57 Adjusting the brightness of the indicators ... 57 Singing along: Karaoke (MHC-RV900D and RV600D only) ... 57 Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer ... 59 Waking up to music —...
- Page 6 This system can play the following discs DVD VIDEOs Audio CDs Disc logo Contents Audio + Video Audio The “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Discs that this system cannot play • CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included) • CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in the following formats: –...
- Page 7 Note on VIDEO CDs This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC* functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. Disc type You can VIDEO CDs Enjoy video playback (moving...
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Page 8: Main Unit
Z PUSH (deck B) qj – m/M + ws hH ws ./> ws X ws x ws Z PUSH (deck A) wh MHC-RV900D (except for Latin American model) and RV600D (except for Latin American model) only except for MHC-GX90D MHC-RV900D and RV600D only... -
Page 9: Remote Control
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – M ALBUM +/– wd wl (19, 20, 26) AMP MENU wa (57) ANGLE w; (37) AUDIO ed (35) CLEAR qf (20, 22, 24, 31) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (51, 60) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (16, 50, DISC +/–... -
Page 10: Sub Woofer
Sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – Z Indicator 1 (53) ON/OFF 2 (53) -
Page 11: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna Rear speaker (Right)* Front speaker (Right) except for MHC-RV600D MHC-GX90D and RV800D only AM loop antenna Center speaker* Sub woofer* Rear speaker... -
Page 12: Am Loop Antenna
Hooking up the system (continued) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion Gray/Solid Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the rear speakers. (except for MHC-RV600D) Connect the speaker cords to the REAR SPEAKER jacks as shown below. - Page 13 6 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cable. M O N I T S V I D E ( D V D O N L Y ) When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictures from this system.
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Page 14: Rear Speaker (Right)
Hooking up the system (continued) To attach the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. - Page 15 Using the remote You can use the buttons shown below to operate a Sony TV. Press TV ?/1 Turn the TV on or off Switch the TV’s video...
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Page 16: Inserting Two R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote 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. -
Page 17: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 Playing discs Loading a disc You can also load and play discs with MP3 audio tracks. See “Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks” on page 25 for MP3. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray opens. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. -
Page 18: Other Operations
Playing a disc (continued) When playing MP3 audio tracks: Disc tray Track number Playing time number Disc presence indicator Turn on your TV and select the video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help. Press DVD. - Page 19 Do this Select an album Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly of MP3 after step 3. Change the During pause, press SCAN/SLOW playback speed* on the remote. Each (Slow-motion time you press the button, the Play) (DVD/ speed switches between two VCD only) slowed play speeds.
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Page 20: Creating Your Own Program
Creating your own program — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all discs except DVD in the order you want them to be played. Using the front panel display Press DVD. In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”... - Page 21 Using the on-screen display Use the remote for the operation. Press DVD. In stop mode, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” appears in the display. The Program Display appears on the screen. Program Press ,, then press M or m repeatedly to select the disc.
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Page 22: Resuming Playback From The Point
Creating your own program (continued) To program other discs, albums, or tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5. Press nN. Program Play starts. Other Operations Do this Return to Press CLEAR during playback. normal playback Turn off the Press PLAY MODE when the Program Display Program Play is stopped. -
Page 23: Playing Repeatedly
Notes • Depending on where you stopped the disc, the player may resume playback from a different point. • Resume Play is canceled when: – you press the number buttons, PLAY MODE, x, DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE (or DISC +/– on the remote) or ./>. - Page 24 Playing repeatedly (continued) Using the on-screen display Use the remote for the operation. Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. Press v or V repeatedly to select “REPEAT”, then press ENTER. Select the Repeat Play setting. x Playing a DVD •...
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Page 25: Playing A Disc With Mp3 Audio Tracks
Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks About MP3 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard technology and format for compressing a sound sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10 of its original size. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. -
Page 26: Playing Dvds Using The Menu
Playing a disc with MP3 audio tracks (continued) Listening to MP3 audio tracks You can play discs with MP3 audio tracks on this system. Press DVD. Press ALBUM – or + repeatedly to select the desired album. Proceed to step 4 when you start playing from the first track in the album. -
Page 27: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc. Press DVD. Press hH (or nN on the remote) to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. -
Page 28: Setting Up For Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3
Setting up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. -
Page 29: Setting The Display Or Sound Track Language
Setting the display or sound track language — LANGUAGE SETUP “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD : DVD MENU : AUDIO : SUBTITLE : x OSD (on-screen display) Switches the display language on the screen. -
Page 30: Custom Settings
Settings for the display (continued) • 16:9: Select this when you connect a wide- screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function. Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. -
Page 31: Speaker Settings
x PARENTAL CONTROLt (DVD only) Set a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. For details, see “Limiting playback by children (Parental Control)” on page 40. x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby... -
Page 32: Subwoofer
Speaker settings (continued) REAR (except for MHC-RV600D) • YES: Normally select this position. • NONE: Select this when rear speakers are not used. SUBWOOFER • YES: Select this when a sub woofer is used. • NONE: Select this when a sub woofer is not used. -
Page 33: Except For Mhc-Rv600D
x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default settings are in parentheses. • FRONT (0 step): Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers (6 steps left or right). -
Page 34: Sound Adjustment
Speaker settings (continued) For MHC-RV600D Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. Press M or m repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER. Adjust the value of “SIZE”, “BALANCE” and “LEVEL” using M/m/</,. Press ENTER when you finish adjusting. Note When you adjust the speaker settings, the sound cuts off for a moment. - Page 35 Press v or V (or M or m on the remote) repeatedly to select the audio signal you want. x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of the language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code (see “Language code list”...
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Page 36: Enjoying Movies
Changing the sound (continued) The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.1ch PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • DTS PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 Enjoying movies Searching for a title/... -
Page 37: Changing The Angles (Dvd Only)
Press v or V (or M or m on the remote) repeatedly, or press the number buttons to select the title, chapter, track, index or album number you want to search. If you make a mistake Press CLEAR on the remote to cancel the number, then select another number. -
Page 38: Displaying The Subtitles (Dvd Only)
Displaying the subtitles (DVD only) With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to master and turn the subtitles on for better understanding. - Page 39 Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON t”, then press ENTER. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press ENTER – – – Enter a 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER.
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Page 40: Limiting Playback By Children
Locking discs (continued) Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system is ready for playback. If you forget your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703”... - Page 41 Press M or m repeatedly to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD OTHERS Press M or m repeatedly to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected.
- Page 42 Locking discs (continued) If you forget your password, remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Limiting playback by children”. When you are asked to enter your password, enter “199703” using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The display will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password.
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Page 43: Tuner
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. You can then tune in any of those stations simply by selecting the corresponding preset number. There are two ways to store the station presets. Method Automatically tune in Automatic Tuning Preset... -
Page 44: Listening To The Radio
Presetting radio stations (continued) Other Operations Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described in with a weak “Setting presets through manual signal tuning”. Set another Start over from step 1. After step 3, press . or > (or PRESET station to an existing preset –... -
Page 45: Manual Tuning
Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press – or + (or TUNING – or + on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Tips • When an FM stereo program has static noise, press FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO”... - Page 46 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (continued) Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selecting a program type. The tuner tunes in the type of programs currently being broadcast from the RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset memory.
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Page 47: Tape
Tape Loading a tape Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press Z PUSH. Insert a tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward. -
Page 48: Recording To A Tape
Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a disc (DVD, VIDEO CD, CD, MP3), tape, radio or other connected component. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Steps Recording from a disc (CD Synchro Recording) -
Page 49: Program Edit
Recording a VIDEO CD/CD/ MP3 by specifying the track order — Program Edit When programing, make sure the playing time for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. Load a disc and load a recordable tape into deck B. -
Page 50: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Recording to a tape (continued) Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indicator on hH (the right indicator lights to record on the front side and the left indicator lights to record on the reverse side). -
Page 51: Sound Adjustment
Other Operations Do this Check the Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press v or V (or setting M or m on the remote) repeatedly to select “REC SELECT”. Then, press ENTER. Change the Start over from step 1. setting Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote and press v or V (or... -
Page 52: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing
Selecting the sound effect (continued) Sound effect options “SURR” appears if you select an effect with surround effects. MUSIC EQ Effect ROCK Standard music sources JAZZ DANCE SOUL ORIENTAL MOVIE EQ Effect ACTION Soundtracks and special listening DRAMA situations MUSICAL GAME EQ Effect ADVENTURE... -
Page 53: Using The Sub Woofer (Mhc-Gx90D And Rv800D Only)
Using the sub woofer (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only) You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. Press ON/OFF on the sub woofer. The indicator lights up while the sub woofer turns on. Press the button again to turn off the sub woofer. -
Page 54: Viewing Information About The Disc
Viewing information about the disc You can check the playing time and remaing time of the current track or that of the disc. When a DVD/CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on the disc, such as the titles. - Page 55 VIDEO CDs, CD or MP3 Total number of tracks and the total playing t Disc title or album name* time* display (for eight seconds) t Effect status When the playback is stopped and “RESUME” appears on the display, the point where playback was stopped is displayed.
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Page 56: Other Features
Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 61). Press GAME. Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns • The GAME EQ is automatically selected. •... -
Page 57: Changing The Spectrum Analyzer Display
DIMMER 1 DIMMER 2 t DIMMER 3 Press ENTER. Singing along: Karaoke (MHC-RV900D and RV600D only) You can sing along by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. For Latin American model Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. - Page 58 Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Other Operations Do this Use VIDEO Turn on your TV and switch it to CDs or DVDs the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and mode disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON* repeatedly until “m”...
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Page 59: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time, so that you can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP on the remote. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90 MIN t 80 MIN t 70 MIN... - Page 60 Waking up to music (continued) Set the time to start playing. Press v or V (or M or m on the remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then press B (or , on the remote). The minute indication flashes. Press v or V (or M or m on the remote) repeatedly to set the minute, then press ENTER.
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Page 61: Optional Components
From the audio output of the connected component MD deck or VCR, etc. * MHC-RV900D and RV600D only A VIDEO INPUT jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game machine to this jack. -
Page 62: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
MD deck or VCR) to these jacks. You can then make an analog recording from this system. E SUB WOOFER OUT jack (MHC-RV900D and RV600D only) Use speaker cord (not supplied) to connect the sub woofer speaker. F DIGITAL OUT jack... -
Page 63: Recording On A Connected Component
Recording on a connected component Making a digital recording on an MD Connect an optical cable. See “Hooking up optional components” on page 61. Start recording. Refer to the operating instructions provided with the connected component. Making an analog recording Connect the audio cords. -
Page 64: Troubleshooting
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system (see step 8 of “Hooking up... - Page 65 There is acoustic feedback. • Reduce the volume. • Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists. • Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
- Page 66 • The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and alphabet only. Other characters appear as spaces. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Picture There is no picture. • Press DVD.
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Page 67: Tape Deck
The language for the sound track cannot be changed. • Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played. • The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed. • Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played. -
Page 68: Messages
• The system is reading the TOC information of the disc. Some buttons are not available. WAIT • The function is switching to the tuner. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. -
Page 69: Self-Diagnosis Function
E XX To prevent a malfunction, the (XX is a 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 70 • When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
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Page 71: Specifications
THD) Sub woofer: 110 watts (4 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: MHC-RV900D The following measured at AC 120, 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz Continuous RMS power output (reference) Front speaker: 100 + 100 watts (6 ohms... -
Page 72: Rear Speaker
COMPONENT VIDEO OUT: PHONES (stereo mini jack): Front speaker: Rear speaker (except for MHC-RV600D): Center speaker (except for MHC-RV600D): Sub woofer speaker (MHC-GX90D and RV800D only): SUB WOOFER OUT (MHC-RV900D and RV600D only): Disc player section System Laser Wavelength Frequency response... - Page 73 Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 200 237 mm Mass Approx. 3.0 kg net per speaker Front speaker SS-RV900 for MHC-RV900D and RV600D Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 13 cm, cone type...
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Page 74: Glossary
Video cable (1) Speaker pads channels in this format are recorded separately MHC-GX90D (14) to realize superior channel separation. MHC-RV900D (10) Furthermore, since all the signals are processed MHC-RV800D (14) digitally, less signal degradation occurs. MHC-RV600D (8) Rear speaker cable (except... - Page 75 Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete sub woofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio.
- Page 76 Glossary (continued) Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code.
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Page 77: Language Code List
Language code list For details, see pages 29, 35 and 38. The language spellings conform to the ISO 639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code 1027 Afar 1186 1028 Abkhazian 1194 1032 Afrikaans 1196 1039 Amharic 1203 1044 Arabic 1209 1045 Assamese 1217... -
Page 78: Control Menu Item List
Control Menu item list Control Menu items DISC TITLE (DVD only) SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC Playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD or CD) ALBUM (MP3 only) CHAPTER (DVD only) INDEX (VIDEO CD or CD) TRACK (MP3 only) TIME AUDIO (DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD only) SUBTITLE (DVD only) ANGLE (DVD only) -
Page 79: Setup Display Item List
Setup Display item list You can set the following items in the Setup Display. The order of the displayed items may be different from the actual display. LANGUAGE (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) (Select the language you DVD MENU want to use from the... - Page 80 TEST TONE* RESET – YES Except for MHC-RV600D “YES” and “NONE” appear on MHC-RV900D and RV600D, and only “YES” appears on MHC- GX90D and RV800D. For “DISTANCE” in SPEAKER setup, the North American model’s OSD displays both metric and imperial measurements. The other models display metric measurements only.