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- Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-M20...
- Page 2 Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding CAUTION this product. The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
- Page 3 This symbol is intended to 12) Use only with the cart, stand, alert the user to the tripod, bracket, or table specified presence of important by the manufacturer, or sold with operating and the apparatus. When a cart is used, maintenance (servicing) use caution when moving the cart/ instructions in the...
- Page 4 • “CD” logo is trademark. in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. • WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo are registered trademarks of Sony Properly shielded and grounded Corporation. cables and connectors must be used • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding...
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Page 5: About This Manual
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. may be different from the actual and any use of such marks by Sony products. Corporation is under license. Other The text enclosed in double • •... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
BLUETOOTH signal ....27 Changing the display Controlling the system using mode ........17 a smartphone or tablet (Sony | Music Center) ... 27 Disc/USB Playback Getting frenzied parties Before using the USB with the “Fiestable” app ..28 device ........17 Achieving and sharing a Basic playback ......17... - Page 7 Creating your own sound effect ........30 Creating a party atmosphere (DJ Effect) ......30 Other Operations Enjoying wireless playback using multiple systems (Wireless Party Chain function) .......31 Singing along: Karaoke ..33 Using the Voice Guidance ..34 Using the Sleep Timer ..35 Using optional equipment ...
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Page 8: Unpacking
The system will attempt to play back • • Unpacking any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in the supported format. Playing this data may generate a Unit: HCD-M20 (1) • • loud noise which could damage your Speaker system: SS-M20 (2) •... - Page 9 • — Files with DRM (Digital Rights Notes on playable files Management) copyright Playback may take a longer time • • protection. to start when: The MP3 PRO audio file can be • • • — a DATA CD/USB device is played back as MP3 file.
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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 35). Unit (Front) FOOTBALL ... - Page 12 MIC ECHO (page 33) (play) Starts playback. MIC LEVEL +/– (page 33) Hold down for more than 2 seconds, the built-in sound MIC jack demonstration will be played Use to connect a microphone. back. To stop the demonstration, press .
- Page 13 Selects a function. The PARTY LIGHT and LIGHT MODE MEGA BASS (page 29) buttons are not used for model MHC-M20. SOUND FIELD (page 29) The and VOL + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a ...
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Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Unit (Rear) FM ANTENNA terminal SPEAKERS L/R terminals Find a location and an Connect the speaker connector orientation that provide good of the speaker to this terminal. reception when you set up the antenna. -
Page 15: Deactivating The Demonstration
AC power cord (mains lead) Note Connect the AC power cord Do not mix an old battery with a new • • one or mix different types of batteries. (mains lead) (supplied) to the If you do not use the remote control •... -
Page 16: 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 cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT 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 17: 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 18: 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 19: 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 20 Press OPTIONS. Prepare the sound source. Press / repeatedly to select Synchronized Transfer: “BIT RATE”, then press If the system starts playback automatically, press twice to stop Press / repeatedly to select the playback fully. the bit rate you want, then press When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files...
- Page 21 The transfer stops automatically if: Synchronized Transfer • • — the USB device runs out of space When transferring all 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.
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Page 22: Tuner
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 23: Bluetooth Connection
Press / repeatedly to select BLUETOOTH Connection 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 24: Pairing This System With A Bluetooth Device
Select “MHC-M20” on the Pairing this system display of the BLUETOOTH with a BLUETOOTH device. Perform this step within 5 minutes, device otherwise pairing will be canceled. In this case, repeat from step 3. Pairing is an operation where Note... -
Page 25: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device
Press to start playback. Note Depending on the BLUETOOTH After you reset the system, it may not be device, able to connect with your iPhone/iPod. In this case, delete the pairing information — you may need to press twice. of the system on your iPhone/iPod, and —... -
Page 26: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Before pairing the next BLUETOOTH To disconnect all BLUETOOTH device, be sure that the BLUETOOTH devices from the multi-device function on the system is turned on connection and the first BLUETOOTH device is Press BLUETOOTH on the unit. connected to the system. “BT AUDIO”... -
Page 27: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode
(Sony | “BT STBY”, then press Music Center) Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press “Sony | Music Center” is a dedicated “ON”: The system turns on • • app for operating “Sony | Music automatically even when the Center”-compatible audio devices... -
Page 28: Getting Frenzied Parties With The "Fiestable" App
“Sony | Music Center” allows you to: • • Available operations via “Sony | Music • Center” may differ depending on the — change the function of the system, audio devices. control the playback of the disc/ For more details on “Sony | Music •... -
Page 29: Achieving And Sharing A
Sound Adjustment Note For more details on “Sony | Music Center”, refer to the following URL. Adjusting the sound http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/ Do this Achieving and sharing Reinforce bass Press MEGA BASS sound and create repeatedly to select a Party People ranking more powerful “BASS ON”. -
Page 30: Creating Your Own Sound Effect
“ON NARRATION”: You can enjoy an Repeat step 3 to adjust the level • • immersive feeling of being in a of other frequency bands and football stadium through enhanced surround effect. stadium cheers. To exit the options menu, press “OFF NARRATION”: You can enjoy a •... -
Page 31: Other Operations
You cannot use VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob on the unit to adjust the volume when the DJ Effect is activated. Example: setting the MHC-M20 as Press VOL +/– on the remote control to the first system (Party Host) adjust the volume. - Page 32 Wait 30 seconds after the last Connect the BLUETOOTH device Party Guest is connected. to the system via BLUETOOTH connection. “P.CHAIN” will stop flashing on the Press W.PARTY CHAIN on the display of the Party Host and the unit.
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Page 33: Singing Along: Karaoke
To disconnect the Party Guest Connect an optional microphone with 6.3 mm (1/4 in) from the Wireless Party Chain plug to MIC jack on the unit. Press W.PARTY CHAIN on the Party Guest which want to leave. In this Start playing the music and case, the rest of the Wireless Party adjust the microphone volume. -
Page 34: Using The Voice Guidance
Press VOCAL FADER repeatedly to Using the Voice select “ON V FADER”. To cancel Vocal Fader effect, press Guidance VOCAL FADER repeatedly to select “OFF”. You can hear Voice Guidance when the system enters the BLUETOOTH Changing the key (Key Control) pairing mode or a BLUETOOTH device is being connected or Press KEY CONTROL /•to suit... -
Page 35: Using The Sleep Timer
Using the Sleep Timer Deactivating the buttons on the unit The system turns off automatically (Child Lock) after the preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select You can deactivate the buttons the time you want. (except ) on the unit to prevent To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP misoperation, such as child mischief. -
Page 36: Updating The Software
If the problem persists, consult your — during tuner function. nearest Sony dealer. — when the Sleep Timer is activated. — when microphone is connected. Note that if the service personnel — when the system become Party changes some parts during repair, Guest during Wireless Party Chain. - Page 37 There is no sound. Move the remote control closer to • • the unit. Adjust the volume. • • Point the remote control at the • • Check the speaker connections • • unit’s sensor. (page 14). Replace the batteries (R03/size •...
- Page 38 The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears on the display. The MP3 disc cannot be played Consult your nearest Sony dealer back. • • or local authorized Sony service The data is not stored in the •...
- Page 39 “USB” appears on the display. there is no problem with the USB There is noise, skipping, or device. If this display pattern distorted sound. persists, contact your nearest Sony You are using an unsupported USB dealer. • • device. Check the information on Erroneous display.
- Page 40 The character codes that can be Tuner* • • displayed by this system are as There is severe hum or noise, or follows: stations cannot be received. • — Upper cases (A to Z) • — Numbers (0 to 9) Connect the antenna properly.
- Page 41 The pairing registration Wireless Party Chain • • information has been erased. BLUETOOTH device cannot be Perform the pairing operation connected to the system during again. Wireless Party Chain function. The sound skips or fluctuates, or After connecting all the systems, •...
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Page 42: Precautions
The file extensions does not match PROTECT • • the file format. The USB device is write-protected. DEVICE ERROR PUSH STOP The USB device could not be You tried to perform an operation recognized or an unknown device is that can be performed only when connected. - Page 43 Notes on discs If the system is brought directly from • • a cold to a warm location or is placed Before playing, wipe the disc with a • • in a very damp room, moisture may cleaning cloth from the center outward condense on the lens inside the unit, to the edge.
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Page 44: Specifications
AUDIO IN L/R: when performing communication using Voltage 2 V, impedance BLUETOOTH technology. 47 kilohms Sony cannot be held liable in any way • • MIC: for damages or other loss resulting Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance from information leaks during 10 kilohms... - Page 45 Laser Diode Properties Modulation method: Emission Duration: Continuous FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW Spectrum) * This output is the value Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles measurement at a distance of A2DP (Advanced Audio 200 mm from the objective lens Distribution Profile) surface on the Optical Pick-up AVRCP (Audio Video Remote...
- Page 46 Rated impedance: 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 255 mm × 405 mm × 220 mm (10 1/8 in x 16 in x 8 3/4 in) Mass (Approx.): 5.1 kg (11 lb 4 oz) General Power requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 70 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl.
- Page 48 ©2018 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-736-073-12(1)
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