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- Page 1 4-240-418-12(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-RV2 © 2002 Sony Corporation...
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Page 2: This System Can Play The Following Discs
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs Type of discs ® is a U.S. registered Audio CDs ® partner, Sony ® MP3 files Audio CDs • Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be played back because of scratches, dirt, recording Audio condition or the drive’s characteristics. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents List of Button Locations and Reference Pages Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 6 Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote ... 8 Setting the clock ... 9 CD/VIDEO CD/MP3 file Loading a disc ... -
Page 4: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of Button Locations and Reference Pages How to use this page Use this page to find the location of buttons and other parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Main unit ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – E ALBUM +/–... -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – N ALBUM +/– wj (12, 15) CD ed (10 – 12, 14, 15, 23) CLEAR 9 (12, 17) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (24, 32) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (9, 24, DISPLAY 8 (26, 27) D.SKIP qs (10, 13, 16) EFFECT ON/OFF wf (25, 30) ENTER wg (9, 11, 14, 18 –... -
Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Right speaker 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion Red/Solid Black/Stripe (#) - Page 7 Jack type B Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cable. 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 8: Inserting Two R6 (Size Aa) Batteries Into The Remote
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. Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. -
Page 9: Setting The Clock
Setting the clock Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote. Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the hour. Press ENTER on the remote. Press . or > on the remote repeatedly to set the minute. -
Page 10: Playing A Cd - Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play
Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Disc tray number Disc presence Track number indicator Press CD. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display. -
Page 11: Programing Video Cd/Cd Tracks Program Play
Note The play mode cannot be changed while playing a disc. To change the play mode, press x first to stop playing. Playing a track by entering the track number Press the number button(s) on the remote to enter the track number of the track you want to play. -
Page 12: Playing A Video Cd — Normal Play Shuffle Play/Repeat Play
Programing VIDEO CD/CD tracks (continued) Program additional discs or tracks. To program Other tracks on the same disc Other tracks on other discs Press H (or N on the remote). Other Operations Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE on the Play remote repeatedly until “PGM”... -
Page 13: Other Operations
Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly in stop mode until the mode you want appears in the display. Select To play ALL DISCS* All VIDEO CDs in the disc (Normal Play) tray continuously. 1DISC/ALBM The VIDEO CD you have (Normal Play) selected in original order. -
Page 14: Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)
Playing a VIDEO CD 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 will differ with each disc. Press CD. Press H (or N on the remote) to start playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. -
Page 15: Playing A Disc With Mp3 Files
Playing a disc with MP3 files About MP3 files 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 16 Playing a disc with MP3 files (continued) Do this Select a disc in Press DISC 1 – 3* stop mode EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on the remote). Switch to disc Press DISC 1 – 3 (Automatic function from Source Selection). another source Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
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Page 17: Locating A Specific Part Of A Video Cd
Locating a specific part of a VIDEO CD — Time Search/Disc Digest The TV screen must be ON to use these functions. To cancel the PBC functions, see “Cancel playback with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)” on page 14. Use the remote. To stop playback Press x. -
Page 18: Stopped A Video Cd Resume Play
Resuming playback from the point you stopped a VIDEO CD — Resume Play The system memorizes the point where you stopped the VIDEO CD so that you can resume from that point. Resume Play is not available for an audio CD and a disc with MP3 files. -
Page 19: 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 20: Setting Presets Through Manual Tuning
Presetting radio stations (continued) Setting presets through 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. Press TUNER MEMORY on the remote. A preset number appears in the display. -
Page 21: Listening To The Radio - Preset Tuning/Manual Tuning
Listening to the radio You can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning in the station. Listening to a preset station — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations”... -
Page 22: Tape
Tape Loading a tape Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press Z. 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 23: Recording To A Tape - Cd Synchro
Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually You can record from a disc, tape (or connected components) or radio. You can use TYPE I (normal) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Steps Recording from a disc (CD Synchro Recording) Load a recordable tape into deck B. -
Page 24: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Timer-recording radio programs You can record a preset radio station from a specified time. To timer-record, you must first preset the radio station (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 19) and set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 9). Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio”... -
Page 25: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, VCDs). Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF... -
Page 26: Display
VIDEO CD with PBC (Ver. 2.0) Elapsed playing time of the current track* t Clock display (for eight seconds) t Effect status * The elapsed playing time may not be displayed in some cases such as during still image playback. MHC-RV2 4-240-418-12(2) EA3/SP2/SP6/E3... -
Page 27: Using The On-Screen Display
Checking the total playing time Press DISPLAY repeatedly in stop mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: Total number of tracks or albums and total t Disc title* playing time* or title name of t Clock display (for eight the current folder* seconds) t Effect status... - Page 28 Using the on-screen display (continued) While the deck is: Displayed In stop mode of a Folder name disc with MP3 files In Program Play Programed disc and track mode number During playback of a Current folder name and file disc with MP3 files* name In other conditions No display...
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Page 29: Other Features
Other Features Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “Hooking up video game machine” on page 33). Press GAME. Tips • In the standby mode, the system automatically turns • The GAME EQ is automatically selected. •... -
Page 30: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Other Operations Do this Use VIDEO Turn on your TV and switch it to the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and mode disconnect the microphone from MIC, then press KARAOKE PON on the remote repeatedly until “m”... -
Page 31: 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 32 Waking up to music (continued) Repeat step 5 to set the time to stop playing. Press . or > on the remote repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The indication changes as follows: t TUNER y CD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T Press ENTER on the remote.
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Page 33: Optional Components
Optional Components Hooking up video game machine To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. Optional video game machine From the audio and video output of the video game machine A GAME INPUT (VIDEO) jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the video output of the optional video game... -
Page 34: 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 5 of “Hooking up... - Page 35 – Symbols (< > * + , – / [ ] \ _) Other characters may not be displayed correctly. The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. About ID3 tag version 2 Although not a malfunction, the following occurs when an MP3 file containing ID3 tag ver.
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Page 36: Messages
Problems and remedies (continued) Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassette (see “To save a tape permanently” on page 37). • The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. -
Page 37: Additional Information
• 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 disc with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 38: Specifications
Precautions (continued) Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. - Page 39 Video color system format NTSC, PAL Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section...
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Page 40: Glossary
Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on disc. Each track is assigned a track number to help you locate the track you want. Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia VIDEO CD A compact disc which contains moving pictures.
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