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Sony MHC-V4D Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
MHC-V4D
4-540-486-12(1)
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
Bluetooth
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
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  • Page 1 4-540-486-12(1) HOME AUDIO Getting Started SYSTEM Disc/USB Playback USB Transfer Operating Instructions Tuner Bluetooth Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-V4D...
  • Page 2 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by CAUTION Sony Corporation is under license. Other The use of optical instruments with this trademarks and trade names are those of product will increase eye hazard.

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    • iPhone and iPod touch are trademarks of • In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other specified. countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. About this manual •...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ....... 3 Bluetooth Playable discs/files on a USB About the Bluetooth wireless device........... 6 technology ......... 33 Guide to parts and controls..11 Setting the Bluetooth audio codecs ........34 Getting Started Connecting a smartphone with Hooking up the system one touch (NFC) ......
  • Page 5 Additional Information Troubleshooting ......43 Precautions.........50 Specifications......51 Language code list .....54 Glossary ........56 Index ..........58...

  • Page 6: Playable Discs/Files On A Usb Device

    Playable discs/files on a USB device 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 VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) •...
  • Page 7 Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon USB Device – • USB device that contains the following file formats. 2)3) – MP3 files or WMA/AAC files – JPEG image files – MPEG4 video files – Xvid video files A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).

  • Page 8: Region Code

    • Some playback functions may not work • If MP3 files and JPEG image files in with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even if AUDIO CD format or VIDEO CD they have been correctly finalized. In format are recorded in the first session, this case, view the disc by normal only the first session will be played playback.
  • Page 9 • Playback may take a longer time to start Notes on playable files when: – a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB • This system cannot play back a DATA device is recorded with a complicated CD/DVD or a USB device in the tree structure.
  • Page 10 Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and Bluetooth devices. For customers in Latin America: <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> For customers in other countries/regions: <http://www.sony-asia.com/support> Notes about USB devices • This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories.

  • Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit Note When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons.

  • Page 12: Remote Control

    Remote control RM-AMP123 PRESET+/– Select a preset station. Remote control: m/M (rewind/fast forward) Find a point in a track or file during playback. Remote control: Watch the Slow-motion Play. (play) Start playback. X (pause) Pause playback. To resume playback, press N. x (stop) Stop playback.

  • Page 13: Display Panel

    Remote control: DJ ANGLE CONTROL +/– Change the video angle (DVD VIDEO with multi-angles only). Adjust the DJ EFFECT level (page 39). CLEAR Remote control: VOL +/– Delete the last step from the Program List. Adjust the volume. R MEDIA MODE (USB) (REC/PLAY) port Select the media to be played back on Connect a USB device.
  • Page 14 Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system. This button is printed in pink on the remote control. To use this button, hold down SHIFT (X), then press this button. This button is used to operate a Sony TV.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally Video cord (supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) To the wall outlet A FM ANTENNA jack C AUDIO IN L/R jacks Find a location and an orientation that Use an audio cord (not supplied) to provide good reception when you set up connect to the audio output jacks of an...

  • Page 16: Performing "Quick" Setup

    Inserting batteries Press without inserting a disc or connecting a USB Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) device. batteries, matching the polarities as [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the shown below. TV screen. Displayed items may vary depending on country or region. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH...

  • Page 17: Changing The Color System (Except For Latin American Model)

    Changing the color Changing the display system mode (Except for Latin American model) The demonstration appears in the display panel once you plug the AC power cord Set the color system to PAL or NTSC into a wall socket. depending on the color system of your Press DISPLAY repeatedly while The default setting for color system is different depending on the area.

  • Page 18: Disc/Usb Playback

    Press N to start playback. Disc/USB Playback Press Basic playback Stop playback Pause playback Resume playback or return to normal For DVD/CD function: playback Press DVD/CD. x twice Cancel the resume point For USB function: . or > during Select a track, file, Press USB.

  • Page 19: Playing A Data Disc/Usb Device

    Press to display the Track List or Playing a data disc/ File List. USB device FILE SEARCH In the Middle of Nowher... Geronimo_s_Cadillac Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth In_Shaire Press DVD/CD or USB. Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown Riding_On_A_White_Swan Sweet_Little_Shella For DVD/CD function: Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums Load a disc on the disc tray. Press to select the file you For USB function:...

  • Page 20: Other Playback Operations

    Press Other playback Rotate the image while viewing a picture. operations by 90 degrees Hold down SHIFT, then press CLEAR to return to the original view. Depending on the type of disc or file, the Searching a specific track function may not work. Press View DVD menu DVD/TUNER MENU Press the numeric buttons to select the...
  • Page 21 To search for a particular point Changing the language/sound using the time code Press SEARCH repeatedly during Hold down SHIFT, then press playback to select the time search AUDIO repeatedly during playback mode. to select the audio format or mode you want.

  • Page 22: Using Play Mode

    Note PBC playback (Version 2.0) To play back from the beginning of the disc, press x twice, then press N. You can use the PBC (Playback Control) Using play mode menu to enjoy the VIDEO CD’s interactive software. Playing in original order Press N to start playing a (Normal Play) VIDEO CD in PBC.

  • Page 23: Program Play

    • [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]: shuffle all Press repeatedly to select compatible files in the specified folder the track or file you want, then on the USB device. press Notes The program step number appears on • Shuffle Play cannot be performed for image the left side of the selected track or file.

  • Page 24: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)

    Notes • Repeat Play is canceled when you – open the disc tray. • Program Play cannot be performed for image – turn off the system (DVD VIDEO and and video files. VIDEO CD only). • Program Play is canceled when you –...

  • Page 25: Viewing Information Of A Disc And Usb Device

    Press repeatedly to select a Viewing information of geographic area as the playback a disc and USB device limitation level, then press The area is selected. When you select [OTHERS t], enter the area code for the geographic area you want according to the “Parental Information on the TV screen Control area code list”...

  • Page 26: Using The Setup Menu

    When playing a video file: 6 Album /folder name /chapter/ index number Example: For MP3 format Appears when playing an audio/JPEG Bit rate image/video file. 2)3) 7 Artist name Appears when playing an audio file. Date information is displayed when the Exif (Exchangeable Image File Format) is recorded in the JPEG image file.
  • Page 27 Note Press repeatedly to select If you select [OTHERS t] in [MENU], the setup item from the [AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], enter a language displayed list: [LANGUAGE code from the “Language code list” (page 54) using the numeric buttons. SETUP], [VIDEO SETUP], [AUDIO SETUP], or [SYSTEM SETUP], then press Setting the TV screen –...
  • Page 28 [MODE 4]: The image randomly cycles [COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD)] through the effects. (Except for Latin American model) [MODE 5]: The next image slides over the current image. Select the color system when you play [OFF]: Turns off the effects. back a VIDEO CD. [PHOTO INTERVAL] [AUTO]: Output the video signal according to the color system of the disc,...
  • Page 29 [SCORE MODE] [BACKGROUND] Select the scoring mode to rate your Selects the background color or picture to singing when in Karaoke Mode. be displayed on the TV screen. [BEGINNER 1]: Beginner level. The [JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket score is displayed while singing. picture (still picture) appears in the [BEGINNER 2]: Beginner level.

  • Page 30: Usb Transfer

    Press repeatedly to select the USB Transfer bit rate you want, then press • 128 KBPS: encoded MP3 tracks have Transferring music smaller file size and lower audio quality. • 256 KBPS: encoded MP3 tracks have You can transfer music from a disc bigger file size but higher audio (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB quality.
  • Page 31 Notes Press • A folder that contains non-MP3/WMA/AAC The transfer starts when “DO NOT format audio files or sub folders cannot be erased. REMOVE” appears in the display • You cannot erase audio files or folders when panel. Shuffle Play or Program Play has been For Synchronized Transfer: selected.

  • Page 32: Tuner

    • If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer Tuner already exists on the USB device with the same name, a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original Listening to the radio folder or file. •...

  • Page 33: About The Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Bluetooth Presetting radio stations You can store up to 20 FM stations as About the Bluetooth your favorite stations. wireless technology Tune to the station you want. Bluetooth wireless technology is a short- Press DVD/TUNER MENU. range wireless technology that enables Preset number wireless data communication between digital devices.

  • Page 34: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs

    Setting the Bluetooth Connecting a audio codecs smartphone with one touch (NFC) You can receive data in AAC codec format from a Bluetooth device. What is “NFC”? Press OPTIONS. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless Press repeatedly to select communication between various devices, “BT AAC”, then press...

  • Page 35: Listening To Music Wirelessly On A Bluetooth Device

    To play music from the smartphone • Depending on your smartphone, you can use the NFC function without installing Start playing of an audio source on the the app. In this case, the operations and smartphone. For details on playback, refer specifications may differ.
  • Page 36 Bluetooth device. – The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device is turned on. Select “SONY:MHC-V4D” on the – Pairing has been completed. display of the Bluetooth device. If passkey is required on the Bluetooth Press BLUETOOTH on the unit device, enter “0000”.

  • Page 37: Registration Information

    To disconnect the Bluetooth device Press "/1 to turn off the system. Press BLUETOOTH on the unit. When Bluetooth standby mode is set to “BT AUDIO” appears in the display on, the system waits for a Bluetooth panel. connection even when the system has Depending on the Bluetooth device, the been turned off.

  • Page 38: Using "Songpal" Via Bluetooth

    Using “SongPal” via Sound Adjustment Bluetooth Adjusting the sound About App Do this A dedicated app for this model is Reinforce the Press BASS BAZUCA on available on both Google Play and App bass and create the unit. Store. Search for “SongPal” and a more powerful download the free app to find out more sound...

  • Page 39: Creating Your Own Sound Effect

    Creating your own Creating a party sound effect atmosphere (DJ EFFECT) You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency bands, then store the Press DJ EFFECT repeatedly to setting in the memory as “CUSTOM EQ”. select the effect type. Press OPTIONS.

  • Page 40: Other Operations

    Changing the key (Key Control) Other Operations Press KEY CONTROL 2/# to suit Singing along: Karaoke your vocal range in Karaoke Mode. Playing karaoke with any stereo track, audio file, or Preparing for karaoke video file (Karaoke Pon) Press DVD/CD or USB to select You can enjoy karaoke with a stereo- “DVD/CD”...

  • Page 41: Setting The Illumination

    Prepare the sound source, then Setting the press VOL +/– to adjust the illumination volume. To start from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 23). Press OPTIONS. Hold down SHIFT, then press Press repeatedly to select TIMER MENU.

  • Page 42: Using Optional Equipment

    Notes Hold down x on the unit for more • The system turns on before the preset time. If than 5 seconds. the system is turned on at the preset time or if “CHILD LOCK ON” appears in the “STANDBY” flashes in the display panel, the display panel.

  • Page 43: Additional Information

    The remote control does not function. system. If the issue persists, consult • Remove the obstacles between the your nearest Sony dealer. remote control and the unit. • Move the remote control closer to the General unit.
  • Page 44 “LOCKED” appears in the display The DATA CD/DVD (MP3 audio file/ panel. JPEG image file/video file) cannot be • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or played back. local authorized Sony service facility. • The data is not stored in the desired The disc tray does not close.
  • Page 45 USB • Check if the USB device is write- device. If this display pattern persists, protected. contact your nearest Sony dealer. • The USB device was disconnected or Erroneous display. the power was turned off during the erase operation.
  • Page 46 • Check the information on the website • Files with DRM (Digital Rights about compatible USB devices Management) copyright protection (page 10). cannot be played back by this system. • The USB device does not work • The MP3 PRO audio file can be played properly.
  • Page 47 The aspect ratio of the TV screen • Pairing may not be possible if other Bluetooth devices are present around the cannot be changed. system. In this case, turn off the other • The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 48 You can return the “SETUP” settings • Contact your nearest (except for “PARENTAL CONTROL” Sony dealer or local settings) to the default settings. authorized Sony Hold down SHIFT, then press service facility and SETUP.
  • Page 49 NO MUSIC Messages MP3/WMA/AAC data does not exist in MUSIC playback mode. One of the following messages may NO PHOTO appear or flash in the display panel during JPEG data does not exist in PHOTO operation. playback mode. CANNOT PLAY NO STEP •...

  • Page 50: Precautions

    • If the system is brought directly from a cold to Precautions a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to When carrying the unit malfunction.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Sync. negative load impedance communication using Bluetooth technology. 75 ohms • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from USB section information leaks during communication Supported bit rate using Bluetooth technology.
  • Page 52 Disc/USB section Frequency response 20 Hz – 20 kHz Supported bit rate Video color system format MPEG1 Layer-3: Latin American model: NTSC 32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR Other models: NTSC and PAL MPEG2 Layer-3: 8 kbps – 160 kbps, VBR FM Tuner section MPEG1 Layer-2: System...
  • Page 53 Speaker section Speaker system 3-way, Sound Pressure Horn Speaker unit Tweeter L/R: 40 mm, cone type Mid L/R: 80 mm, cone type Woofer: 200 mm, cone type Rated impedance Tweeter L/R: 2 ohms Mid L/R: 2 ohms Woofer: 4 ohms General Power requirements AC 120 V –...

  • Page 54: 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...
  • Page 55 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...

  • Page 56: Glossary

    DVD-RW Glossary A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two Dolby Digital different modes: VR mode and Video This sound format for movie theaters is mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, Logic.
  • Page 57 Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on. VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures.

  • Page 58: Index

    Index A/V SYNC 29 MEDIA MODE 19 USB devices 10, 18, 30 AAC audio file 9 MENU 27 USB Memory Select 18 Angles 21 MP3 audio file 9 USB Transfer 30 AUDIO 27 MPEG4 video file 9 Bit rate 30 AUDIO DRC 28 MULTI-DISC RESUME 22, Erasing 31...
  • Page 60 ©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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