Sony MHC-V50 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MHC-V50 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
MHC-V50
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
BLUETOOTH
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
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  • Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-V50...
  • Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. This appliance is classified as a CLASS Model No.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Instructions 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused 1) Read these instructions. for long periods of time. 2) Keep these instructions. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified 3) Heed all warnings. service personnel. Servicing is 4) Follow all instructions.
  • Page 4 Properly shielded and grounded owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and cables and connectors must be used any use of such marks by Sony for connection to host computers Corporation is under license. Other and/or peripherals. trademarks and trade names are This device complies with Industry those of their respective owners.
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ....5 Tuner Unpacking ......8 Listening to the radio ... 23 Playable discs or files on discs/USB device ....8 BLUETOOTH Websites for compatible About the BLUETOOTH devices ......... 10 wireless technology ..... 24 Guide to parts and Pairing this system with a controls .........
  • Page 7 Other Operations Using the Party Chain function ........ 33 Singing along: Karaoke ..36 Enjoying sound from a guitar ........37 Enjoying music with the Party Light and Speaker Light ........37 Using the Sleep Timer ..37 Using the Voice Guidance ..38 Using optional equipment ...
  • Page 8: Unpacking

    MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a Unpacking standard format defined by ISO/ MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 This unit (MHC-V50) (1) • • format. Remote control (1) • •...
  • Page 9 Notes on playable files * Mixed Mode CD: This format records data on the first track and audio (AUDIO Playback may take a longer time • • CD data) on the second and subsequent to start when: tracks of a session. •...
  • Page 10: Websites For Compatible Devices

    Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices. For customers in the United States: <https://esupport.sony.com/US/> For customers in Canada: <http://esupport.sony.com/CA/> Compatible iPhone/iPod models The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/ iPod with the latest software before using with the system.
  • Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page 38). Unit               ...
  • Page 12 REC TO USB key   (power) button Touch to transfer music to the Press to turn on the system, or USB device connected to the set it to standby mode.  (USB) port.  FLANGER key (page 32) ENTER key Touch to enter the settings.
  • Page 13 BLUETOOTH key Remote control Touch to select the BLUETOOTH function. PAIRING key Touch and hold to activate BLUETOOTH pairing during the BLUETOOTH function.  +/– (select folder) key Touch to select a folder on a data disc or a USB device. /...
  • Page 14 BACK button  (stop) button — Press to stop playback. OPTIONS button When pressed twice, resume Press to enter or exit options playback can be canceled. menu. — Press to stop transfer during music transfer. / button — Press to stop the built-in Press to select the menu items.
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Unit (Rear)  Audio input and output jacks AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R • • jacks Use an audio cable (not supplied) • — Connect to the audio output to make either connection as jacks of a TV or an audio/ follows: video equipment.
  • Page 16: Deactivating The Demonstration

     FM ANTENNA terminal Deactivating the Find a location and an demonstration orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas. To deactivate the demonstration Keep the antenna away from the while the system is turned off, press AC power cord (mains lead) and DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no the USB cable to avoid picking...
  • Page 17: Listening To Tv Sound Via The System

    Listening to TV sound via the system Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). AUDIO OUT Audio cable (not supplied) To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN”. Hint You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system •...
  • Page 18: Changing The Display Mode

    Disc/USB Playback Changing the display mode Before using the USB device Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. For compatible USB devices, see Each time you press the button, the “Websites for compatible devices” display mode changes as follows. (page 10).
  • Page 19: Using Play Mode

    For USB function: Using play mode Connect a USB device to the  (USB) port. Note You can use a USB adaptor (not Playing in sequential order supplied) to connect the USB device (Normal Play) to the unit if the USB device cannot be plugged into the (USB) port.
  • Page 20: Viewing Information On The Display

    USB Transfer Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Before using the USB Press REPEAT repeatedly. device The following indicators light up on the display. “ ”: repeats all tracks or audio For compatible USB devices, see • • files on a folder/disc/USB device. “Websites for compatible devices”...
  • Page 21 Press / repeatedly to select Prepare the sound source. “BIT RATE”, then press Synchronized Transfer: Press / repeatedly to select If the system starts playback automatically, touch  twice to stop the bit rate you want, then press the playback fully. When playback is stopped, press “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files •...
  • Page 22 Synchronized Transfer • • The transfer stops automatically if: — the USB device runs out of space  When transferring CD-DA tracks during transfer. — the number of audio files or folders from an AUDIO CD on the USB device reaches the limit Folder name: “CDDA0001”* that the system can recognize.
  • Page 23: Listening To The Radio

    Press / repeatedly to select Tuner an audio file you want to erase, then press Listening to the radio If you want to erase all the audio files in the folder, select “ALL TRACKS”. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to “FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK ERASE” select “TUNER FM”.
  • Page 24: Bluetooth

    Press / repeatedly to select BLUETOOTH the preset number you want, then press About the BLUETOOTH “COMPLETE” appears on the display and the station is stored. wireless technology If another station is already assigned to the selected preset BLUETOOTH wireless technology is number, that station is replaced by a short-range wireless technology the new one.
  • Page 25: Pairing This System With A Bluetooth Device

    Select “MHC-V50” on the display Pairing this system of the BLUETOOTH device. with a BLUETOOTH Perform this step within 5 minutes, otherwise pairing will be canceled. device In this case, repeat from step 3. Note Pairing is an operation where...
  • Page 26: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    To erase pairing information Establish connection with the BLUETOOTH device. Use the keys on the touch panel of the unit to perform this operation. Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to connect to the last connected Touch BLUETOOTH to select BLUETOOTH device. BLUETOOTH function.
  • Page 27: One Touch Bluetooth Connection By Nfc

    Touch the smartphone to the One Touch BLUETOOTH N-Mark on the unit until the Connection by NFC smartphone vibrates. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short- range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. When you touch the system with an Complete the connection by NFC-compatible smartphone, the...
  • Page 28: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs

    Hint Setting the BLUETOOTH LDAC is an audio coding technology audio codecs developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH You can enable AAC, LDAC or SBC connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH codec reception from BLUETOOTH compatible coding technologies device.
  • Page 29: Turning On Or Off The Bluetooth Signal

    “SongPal” is a dedicated app for BLUETOOTH signal is turned on by operating “SongPal”-compatible default. audio devices manufactured by Sony using a smartphone or tablet. Touch and hold ENTER and + on Search for “SongPal” on Google the unit for about 3 seconds.
  • Page 30: Getting Frenzied Parties With The "Fiestable" App

    URL. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/ parties with the “Fiestable” app You can control the party features of Sony’s Home Audio System with intuitive and fancy user interface with the “Fiestable” app. “Fiestable” allows you to control features such as DJ Effect, illumination and Karaoke.
  • Page 31: Sound Adjustment

    “OFF NARRATION”: You can enjoy a • • Sound Adjustment more immersive feeling of being in a football stadium by minimizing the Adjusting the sound volume level of narration in addition to the enhancement of cheers. Do this To cancel the Virtual Football Reinforce bass Touch MEGA BASS mode...
  • Page 32: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)

    To select the custom equalizer Note setting The DJ Effect is automatically turned off • • Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to when you: — turn off the system. select “CUSTOM EQ”. — change the function. — activate or deactivate the PARTY CHAIN function.
  • Page 33: Other Operations

    Other Operations Using the Party Chain function You can connect multiple audio systems in a chain to create a more interesting party environment and to produce higher sound output. An activated system in the chain will be the “Party Host” and share the music. Other systems will become “Party Guests”...
  • Page 34 You can change the Party Host to another system in the chain. For details, • • see “To select a new Party Host (when all the systems are equipped with Party Chain function)” (page 35).  If one of the systems is not equipped with Party Chain function Example: When connecting using this system as the first system Continue the connection until...
  • Page 35 When one of the systems in the chain • • Enjoying the Party Chain is performing USB transfer, wait for the system to complete or stop the transfer before you activate the Party Chain Plug in the AC power cord function.
  • Page 36: Singing Along: Karaoke

    Press / repeatedly to select Note “P CHAIN MODE”, then press If howling occurs: • • — move the microphone away from the Press / repeatedly to select system. the mode you want, then press — change the direction of the microphone.
  • Page 37: Enjoying Sound From A Guitar

    Start playing the music. To turn off the guitar mode Touch GUITAR on the unit repeatedly Press SCORE before singing a until GUITAR indicator lights off. song. After singing for more than a Enjoying music with the minute, press SCORE again to view your score.
  • Page 38: Using The Voice Guidance

    Using the Voice Using optional Guidance equipment You can hear English Voice Guidance Press VOL – repeatedly until on the following situations via the “VOL MIN” appears on the system. display. • — When entering BLUETOOTH pairing. Connect an optional equipment •...
  • Page 39: Setting The Automatic Standby Function

    AC power cord (mains lead). For customers in the United States: Child Lock function cannot be activated • • <https://esupport.sony.com/US/> when you open the disc tray. For customers in Canada: <http://esupport.sony.com/CA/> Setting the automatic standby function...
  • Page 40: Additional Information

    If the problem persists, consult your There is no microphone sound. nearest Sony dealer. Adjust the microphone volume • • Note that if the service personnel level. changes some parts during repair, Make sure the microphone is •...
  • Page 41 The disc tray does not open and name and ID3 tag characters do “LOCKED” appears on the display. not appear properly. Consult your nearest Sony dealer • • The ID3 version is not in Version 1 • • or local authorized Sony service (1.0/1.1) or Version 2 (2.2/2.3).
  • Page 42 The USB device is not formatted There is noise, skipping, or • • correctly. Refer to the operating distorted sound. instructions of the USB device on You are using an unsupported USB • • how to format. device. Check the information on Turn off the system and remove •...
  • Page 43 USB device. If this display pattern * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB devices may not support persists, contact your nearest Sony all of these FAT. For details, refer to the dealer. operating instructions of each USB Erroneous display.
  • Page 44 Connection is not possible. If there is equipment that • • generates electromagnetic The BLUETOOTH device you • • radiation, such as a wireless LAN, attempted to connect does not other BLUETOOTH device, or a support the A2DP profile, and microwave oven nearby, move cannot be connected with the them away.
  • Page 45 GUEST Touch and hold ENTER and  The system has become a Party for about 3 seconds. Guest as the Party Chain function “RESET” appears on the display. has been activated by a Party Host. After the reset completes, the system automatically reboots.
  • Page 46: Precautions

    REC ERROR On safety The transfer did not start, stopped Completely disconnect the AC power • • partway, or otherwise could not be cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used performed. for an extended period of time.
  • Page 47 BLUETOOTH technology. — When a person, metal object, wall • • Sony cannot be held liable in any way or other obstruction is between for damages or other loss resulting the devices with a BLUETOOTH from information leaks during...
  • Page 48: Specifications

    Outputs Specifications AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R: Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm AUDIO POWER Disc player section SPECIFICATIONS System: Compact disc and digital audio POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL system HARMONIC DISTORTION: Laser Diode Properties (USA models only) Emission Duration: Continuous With 5 ohm loads, both channels Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW driven, from 280 Hz –...
  • Page 49 Modulation method: Mass (Approx.): FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread 14 kg (30 lb 14 oz) Spectrum) Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles* Design and specifications are subject A2DP (Advanced Audio to change without notice. Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) SPP (Serial Port Profile) Supported codecs: SBC (Subband Codec) AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
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