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- Page 1 4-246-460-13(3) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-RV990D MHC-RV660D ©2003 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 The following caution label is located inside the apparatus. Except for European model ® is a U.S. NERGY registered mark. As an E NERGY ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product ® meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Listening to the radio......40 — Preset Tuning Hooking up the system......8 — Manual Tuning Positioning the speakers (MHC-RV990D only)..... 12 Tape – Play Setting the clock........13 Loading a tape ........42 Selecting a language ......13 Playing a tape........42 DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG Tape –... - Page 4 Display Turning off the display......52 — Power Saving Mode Adjusting the brightness of the indicators ........53 Changing the Power illuminator ... 53 Viewing information about the disc in the display..........54 Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display ......
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Page 5: How To Use This Manual
Format of Disc logo Contents How to use this manual discs CD-R/CD-RW Audio (MP3 files) • 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. •... -
Page 6: Notes On Discs
• DVD-RWs in VR mode (DVD-RWs created Notes on discs in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programed or edited.) • This system can play CD-R/CD-RW discs • DVD-ROMs edited by the user. However, note that • DVD Audio discs playback of some discs may not be possible •... - Page 7 Note on playback operations Copyrights of DVDs and VIDEO CDs This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO other intellectual property rights. Use of this CDs may be intentionally set by software copyright protection technology must be producers.
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Page 8: Getting Started
Perform the following procedures 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. FM antenna AM loop antenna Surround speaker Surround speaker (Left)* (Right)* Center speaker* Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) * MHC-RV990D only... - Page 9 AM loop antenna Gray/Solid Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speakers. (MHC-RV990D only) Connect the speaker cords to the 5 Connect the video input jack of your TV SURROUND SPEAKER jacks as shown to the VIDEO OUT jack with the below.
- Page 10 Depending on the model, the VOLTAGE * MHC-RV990D only SELECTOR may differ. To connect optional components VOLTAGE SELECTOR See page 57.
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Page 11: Attaching The Speaker Pads
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons on the remote Center speaker* (2) to operate a Sony TV. Press Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1 Switch the TV’s input... -
Page 12: Positioning The Speakers (Mhc-Rv990D Only)
Positioning the speakers Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV (MHC-RV990D only) screen. Place the front speakers at an angle of You can enjoy 5.1 channel surround sound while 45 degrees from your listening playing a DVD. -
Page 13: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Selecting a language Press ?/1 to turn on the system. You can change the on-screen display language. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Turn on your TV and select the video input. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. -
Page 14: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg - Play
Playing a disc DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Before playing a DVD or a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV and select the video input. Depending Press Z. - Page 15 Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want You can change the play mode between 1DISC, ALL DISCS and ALBM using the on-screen display as appears in the display. follows: Select To play Press DVD DISPLAY in stop mode. ALL DISCS All discs in the disc tray The Control Menu appears.
- Page 16 Other operations Notes • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one Do this hour, the system automatically turns off. Press x. The playback stops at the Stop play • Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some point x is pressed (Resume Play). operations may be restricted.
- Page 17 Resuming playback from the Playing a track by entering the point you stopped the disc track number (on the remote only) — Resume Play Press the number button(s) to enter the track This system memorizes the point where you number of the track you want to play. (To enter stopped the disc so you can resume from that the MP3 audio track number, press ALBUM –...
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Page 18: Playing Dvds Using The Menu
Playing DVDs using the Playing VIDEO CDs with menu PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus enjoy the disc’s interactive software. -
Page 19: Playing Jpeg Image Files
Select an album you want to play using Playing JPEG Image Files M or m and press ENTER. Select “FILE” using M or m and press ENTER. The list of files contained in the current You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, album appears. -
Page 20: Playing Repeatedly
Enjoying the Slide show Playing repeatedly Press M while displaying a JPEG — Repeat Play image. Slide show starts from the current image. Press nN when you want to return to You can play repeatedly all the titles/tracks/files Normal Play. or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. -
Page 21: Creating Your Own Program
x When playing a DVD Creating your own • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL : repeats all the titles. program • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. — Program Play x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 when Program Play is set to OFF •... -
Page 22: Program Play
Other operations Press The cursor moves to the album or track (in Do this this case, “DISC 1”). Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE in stop Play mode repeatedly until both Program “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear. Disc Track DISC 1 (CD) ALL TRACKS Check the program Press . -
Page 23: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File
Next, press M/m or the number buttons to Searching for a title/ select “3”, then press ENTER. Selected album and track chapter/track/index/ Program album/file DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3 You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file (JPEG). - Page 24 Press ENTER. Press ENTER. The list of contents in the disc appears. “** (**)” changes to “– – (**)”. Jump bar 1:DVD 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE 1:DVD – – ( 3 4 ) HIGHWAY 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 VIEW POINT MY CHILDREN DANCING...
- Page 25 You can change the display to show playing time or remaining time. For details, see “Checking the total playing time and titles (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/ JPEG)” (page 55).
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Page 26: Dvd - Various Functions
Displaying the audio DVD – Various functions information of the disc (DVD only) Changing the sound/ When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being subtitle/language played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. - Page 27 The display examples are as Displaying the subtitles (DVD follows: only) • PCM (stereo) With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are PROGRAM FORMAT recorded, you can change the subtitle language PCM 48kHz 24bit while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want.
- Page 28 x OSD (on-screen display) Changing the screen display Switches the display language on the screen. language, DVD menu Select the language from the displayed list. language and audio track x DVD MENU (DVD only) auto selection mode Select the language for the DVD menu. —...
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Page 29: Adjusting The Angle/Image
x DATA CD PRIORITY (MP3, JPEG only) Adjusting the angle/image Set priority data you want to play, when you play the data disc (CD-ROM/CD-R/CD-RW) contained MP3 audio tracks and JPEG image files. If an MP3 file exists on the disc, Changing the angles (DVD the system recognises the disc as only) - Page 30 • 4:3 PAN SCAN Adjusting the TV screen — SCREEN SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. Note The Setup Display appears. Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be Press M or m repeatedly to select selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or “SCREEN SETUP”...
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Page 31: Restricting Disc Playback
To force the system to switch to Restricting disc playback interlace when PROGRESSIVE is selected (on the unit only) — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ Make sure the function is set to DVD, then hold PARENTAL CONTROL down and press DVD MENU. Notes •... - Page 32 x When you have already registered a Playing the disc for which password Custom Parental Control is The display for entering the password appears. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” Enter password, then press ENTER display appears.
- Page 33 Press M or m repeatedly to select Press M or m repeatedly to select “PARENTAL CONTROLt”, then press “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password CUSTOM SETUP appears.
- Page 34 To turn off the Control Menu Area code Press DVD SETUP repeatedly until the Control Standard Code number Menu disappears. Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 To turn off the Parental Control Austria 2046 function and play the DVD after Belgium 2057 entering your password Brazil 2070...
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Page 35: Speaker Settings
Then use the test tone to adjust the volume and “YES”. the balance of the speakers to the same level. x DISTANCE (MHC-RV990D only) The default distance setting for the speakers in Setting the speakers relation to the listening position is shown below. -
Page 36: Speaker Setup
(6 steps left or right). You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. x TEST TONE (MHC-RV990D only) From your listening position, adjust the The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust value of “BALANCE” and “LEVEL”... -
Page 37: List Of Items That Can Be Displayed And Selected By Disc Type
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DVD DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed. Control Menu items Function DISC Displays the disc name or disc type inserted into the system. Selects the disc to be played. -
Page 38: System Setup Item List
BLUE TEST BLACK TONE COMPONENT INTERLACE PROGRESSIVE CUSTOM SETUP (pages 28, 30, 32) RESET VCD COLOR AUTO SYSTEM NTSC PARENTAL Except for Latin American model CONTROLt MHC-RV990D only TRACK MHC-RV660D only SELECTION AUTO AUDIO DRC STANDARD DATA CD PRIORITY JPEG... -
Page 39: Tuner
Press PRESET –/+ (or . or > on the unit) repeatedly to select the Tuner desired preset number. Presetting radio stations Press ENTER. “COMPLETE” appears. You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM Repeat steps 1 through 5 to store other stations. -
Page 40: Listening To The Radio
To improve tuner reception Listening to the radio When tuner reception is poor, set DVD player power off by DVD power manage function. You can listen to a radio station either by DVD power is factory set to on. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning Press DVD. -
Page 41: Manual Tuning
Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING –/+ (or –m or M+ on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station. Tips • To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas, or connect a commercially available external antenna. -
Page 42: Tape - Play
Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Load a tape. To play both decks in succession, press Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. PLAY MODE on the unit repeatedly until “RELAY”... -
Page 43: Tape - Recording
Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track Tape – Recording (AMS)* Recording your favorite To go forward CD tracks on a tape Press > during playback when H lights. “TAPE A (or TAPE B) >>> +1” appears. —... -
Page 44: Recording On A Tape Manually
To stop recording Recording on a tape Press x. manually Notes • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. — Manual Recording • When you press REC PAUSE/START in step 3, the surround effect may automatically change (see You can record just the portions you like from a “Selecting the surround effect”... -
Page 45: Sound Adjustment
Selecting the sound effect Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Press MUSIC EQ, MOVIE EQ or GAME EQ repeatedly to select the preset you desire. To cancel the sound effect You can reinforce the bass and create a more Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly until powerful sound. -
Page 46: Selecting The Surround Effect
If “NONE” is selected in surround speaker setup, no changes cyclically as follows: sound will be output from the surround speakers even x For MHC-RV990D if “LINK” or “LINK SURROUND” is selected. When the headphones are not connected t A.F.D. AUTO... -
Page 47: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing
Adjusting the graphic Enhancing video game equalizer and storing sound — Game Sync You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then You need to connect a video game machine (see store up to three personal files (P-FILE) in the “Hooking up optional components”... -
Page 48: Mixing Video Game Sound With Other Sound Source
Mixing video game sound Singing along: Karaoke with other sound source — Game Mixing You can sing along by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional Select the desired source sound. microphone. Use buttons on the unit for the Press GAME MIXING. -
Page 49: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Notes Mixing and recording sounds • The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the monaural. components and singing or speaking into a •... -
Page 50: Timer
Waking up to music Timer — Daily Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 13). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Prepare the sound source you want to time, so that you can fall asleep to music. -
Page 51: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Other operations Timer recording radio Do this programs Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press repeatedly You can record a preset radio station from a until “DAILY” appears, then specified time. press ENTER. To timer record, you must first preset the radio Change the setting Start over from step 1. -
Page 52: Display
Other operations Do this Display Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER Turning off the display SELECT. Press repeatedly until “REC SELECT” — Power Saving Mode appears, then press ENTER. The demonstration display (display window and Change the setting Start over from step 1. buttons lighting and flashing even when the Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER... -
Page 53: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Indicators
Adjusting the brightness Changing the Power of the indicators illuminator Press AMP MENU. Press ILLUMINATION on the unit. Each time you press the button, the power Press M or m repeatedly until illuminator changes cyclically as follows: “DIMMER” appears. PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t Press <... -
Page 54: Viewing Information About The Disc In The Display
x When playing an MP3 Viewing information Elapsed playing time of the current track t Remaining time of the current track t Track about the disc in the *1*5 t Album name t Clock display (for title display eight seconds) t Effect status t Sound field status t Karaoke effect status You can check the playing time and remaining x When playing a JPEG... -
Page 55: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display
Checking the total playing Viewing information time and titles (DVD/VIDEO about the disc in the on- CD/CD/MP3/JPEG) screen display Press DISPLAY in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display You can check the playing time and remaining changes cyclically as follows: time of the current title, chapter, or track, and the x When a DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG is... -
Page 56: Checking The Date Information
x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC Checking the date function) or CD • T **:** information Elapsed playing time of the current track • T–**:** (JPEG only) Remaining time of the current track • D **:** You can check the date information during play Elapsed playing time of the current disc when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG •... -
Page 57: Optional Components
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. MD deck or VCR, etc. Amplifier or MD deck TV or projector From the audio output To the digital input To the component video input of the connected... - Page 58 • You can record digital audio from this system audio through this system. To listen to the only when DVD function is selected. analog sound of a connected video game, press * MHC-RV990D only GAME. G COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Notes jacks •...
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Page 59: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
Listening to audio from a Recording on a connected connected component component Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Making a digital recording on Connect the audio cords. an MD See “Hooking up optional components” on Connect an optical cable. page 57. -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
If the problem persists after doing all of the • Redo the following: above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. – “Setting the clock” (page 13) – “Presetting radio stations” (page 39) – “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to When the ?/1 indicator flashes music”... - Page 61 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” persists, place the speakers farther away from the appears. TV set. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony The sound from the connected source is service facility. distorted. The disc tray does not close.
- Page 62 Play does not start from the first track. The JPEG image file cannot be played. • Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until both “PGM” • The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format and “SHUF” disappear to return to Normal Play. that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet.
- Page 63 The recording was not done properly when The aspect ratio of the screen cannot be making a digital recording from the CD/DVD changed even though you set “TV TYPE” in player of this system to an optional “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display when component connected to the DIGITAL OUT you play a wide picture.
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Page 64: Tape Deck
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker Noise increases or the high frequencies are cords as possible. erased. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied • The record/playback heads are magnetised. AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. Demagnetise them (page 67). -
Page 65: Messages
If the system still does not Messages operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the One of the following messages may appear or system as follows: flash in the display during operation. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG Disconnect the power cord. -
Page 66: Additional Information
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on If you have any questions or problems concerning your surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. - Page 67 Notes on discs When using a tape longer than 90 minutes • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding •...
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Page 68: Specifications
40 + 40 watts CD: 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±1 dB) (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% Video color system format THD) Latin American model: * MHC-RV990D only NTSC Inputs Other models: NTSC, PAL MD/VIDEO (AUDIO) IN (phono jacks): OPTICAL DIGITAL OUT... - Page 69 Approx. 10.6 kg Mass Approx. 0.7 kg net per speaker Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1) Batteries (2) Center speaker SS-CT390 for MHC-RV990D AM loop antenna (1) Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex FM lead antenna (1) type, magnetically Video cable (1)
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Page 70: Language Code List
Language code list For details, see pages 26, 27 and 28. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian 1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic... -
Page 71: Glossary
• Dolby Pro Logic II Movie Glossary The Movie mode is for use with stereo television shows and all programmes encoded in Dolby Surround. The result is enhanced soundfield Album directionality that approaches the quality of Section of a music piece on a data CD discrete 5.1-channel sound. - Page 72 Film based software, Video based Playback Control (PBC) software Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video to control playback. By using menu screens based software. Film based DVDs contain the recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, same images (24 frames per second) that are you can enjoy playing simple interactive shown at movie theatres.
- Page 73 Scene VIDEO CD On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 18), A compact disc that contains moving pictures. the menu screens, moving pictures, and still The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of pictures are divided into sections called the worldwide standards for digital compression “scenes”.
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Page 74: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B es (42, 44) parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit... -
Page 75: Remote Control
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS ?/1 (power) 5 (10, 13, 40, 50, A – Q R – Z 52, 59) ALBUM +/– eg (16, 19, 21) REPEAT qa (20) nN (play) qf (15, 18, 19, 21, AMP MENU ra (47, 53) SELECT qf (18) ANGLE ws (29) SLEEP 1 (50) - Page 76 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...
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