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- Page 1 4-246-312-11(4) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-RV20 ©2003 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 E guidelines for energy efficiency. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior. ® is a U.S. NERGY partner, Sony Corporation ® NERGY...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 4 Playable discs... 4 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 6 Setting the clock... 8 VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc ... 9 Playing a disc ... 9 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. -
Page 4: How To Use This Manual
How to use this manual • 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. • The following symbols are used in this manual. - Page 5 Notes on CD-R and CD-RW • Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannnot be played on this system depending upon the recording quality or physical condition of the disc, or the characteristics of the recording device. Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not been correctly finalized.
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Front speaker (right) 1 Connect the speakers. Connect the right and left speaker cords to the SPEAKER terminals as shown below. - Page 7 Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords. 3 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the supplied video cord. When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system.
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Page 8: Setting The Clock
Inserting two R6 (size AA) batteries into the remote Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion. With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. -
Page 9: Video Cd/Cd/Mp3 - Play
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play Loading a disc Press Z on the unit. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit to rotate the disc tray. Press Z on the unit again to close the disc tray. -
Page 10: Other Operations
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. Select ALL DISCS* (Normal Play) 1DISC (Normal Play) ALBM (Normal Play) ALL DISCS SHUF (Shuffle Play) 1DISC SHUF (Shuffle Play) ALBM SHUF (Shuffle Play) (Program Play) * Depending on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. -
Page 11: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped The Disc
Notes • You cannot change the play mode during playback. • Some time may be needed to start playback of discs recorded in complex configurations such as many layers. • When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the tracks on that disc. -
Page 12: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu format and structure may differ depending on each disc. * PBC: Playback Control Press CD. -
Page 13: Playing Repeatedly
Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play all the tracks or a single track on a disc repeatedly. Press REPEAT during playback until “REP” or “REP1” appears. REP: For all the tracks on the disc, or all the tracks in the album up to five times. REP1: For a single track only. -
Page 14: Locating A Specific Part Of A Video Cd
Program additional discs or tracks. To program Other tracks on the same disc Other tracks on other discs Press N. Program Play starts. Other operations Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE in stop Play mode repeatedly until “PGM” disappears. Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode. -
Page 15: Locating The Desired Track
Locating the desired track — Disc Digest You can select the track you want by viewing the first frame of each track. 9 different tracks can be displayed on the TV screen at one time. Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode. Press 2 to select “2) DISC DIGEST”. -
Page 16: 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. Automatic tuning preset You can automatically tune in all of the stations that can be received in your area and then store the radio frequency of the desired stations. - Page 17 Other operations Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset” (page 16). Set another station Start over from step 1. After to the existing step 3, press PRESET –/+ (or .
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Page 18: Listening To The Radio
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 19: Tape - Play
Tape – Play Loading a tape Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press Z PUSH or PUSH Z on the unit. Load a recorded/recordable tape in deck A or B with the side you want to play/record facing forward. -
Page 20: Tape - Recording
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD Synchro Recording You can record a whole CD on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD and load a disc you want to record. -
Page 21: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound. Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON* t V-GROOVE ON* t GROOVE OFF * The volume switches to power mode, the equalizer curve changes, and the “GROOVE”... -
Page 22: Selecting The Surround Effect
Selecting the surround effect Press SURROUND. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON (SURR) SURROUND OFF Enhancing video game sound — Game Sync You need to connect a video game machine (see “Hooking up optional components” on page 29). Press GAME. -
Page 23: Singing Along
Singing along You can sing along by connecting an optional microphone. Enjoying Karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. Press KARAOKE/MPX repeatedly to obtain the karaoke effect you desire. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: KARAOKE PON t MPX L t MPX R... -
Page 24: Timer
Timer 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. Each time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as follows: AUTO* t 90MIN t 80MIN t 70MIN t …... -
Page 25: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Other operations Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press M or m repeatedly until “DAILY” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press M or m repeatedly until “TIMER OFF”... -
Page 26: Display
Other operations Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press M or m repeatedly until “REC SELECT” appears, then press ENTER. Change the setting Start over from step 1. Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press M or m repeatedly until “TIMER OFF”... -
Page 27: Viewing Information About The Disc In The Display
Viewing information about the disc in the display You can check the playing time and remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. Checking the remaining time and titles (VIDEO CD/CD/MP3) Press DISPLAY during Normal Play. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: x When playing a CD/MP3/VIDEO CD without PBC function (Ver. -
Page 28: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display
Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display You can check the current operating status and disc information of VIDEO CDs or audio CDs during playback or in stop mode. Depending on conditions, some items are displayed and others are not. -
Page 29: 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. Optional video game machine From the audio and video output of the video game machine ALBUM ALBUM A GAME INPUT VIDEO jack Use a video cable (not supplied) to connect the... -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When the ?/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items. - Page 31 TV set. VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Place the disc correctly. • Always close the tray by pressing Z on the unit.
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Page 32: Tape Deck
Tuner Severe hum or noise/stations cannot be received. • Set the proper band and frequency (page 16). • Connect the antenna properly (page 6). • Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception, then set up the antenna again. If you cannot obtain good reception, we recommend you connect a commercially available external antenna. -
Page 33: Messages
Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation. VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 CANNOT USE You pressed an invalid button. NO DISC There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played on this system (such as DVD or CD-ROM without MP3 audio tracks, etc.). -
Page 34: Additional Information
• When you move the system, take out any disc. If you have any questions or problems concerning your system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 35: Specifications
Video color system format NTSC, PAL Tape deck section Recording system 4-track 2-channel, stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes Wow and flutter ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) continued... - Page 36 Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency AM tuner section Tuning range Middle Eastern model: Other models: Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency Speaker Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Sub woofer: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d)
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Page 37: Glossary
Glossary Album Section of a music piece or an image on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks. Auto Pause An automatical pauses according to the signal encorded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resume play for a long time, press N to resume play manually. -
Page 38: 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 – L ALBUM + qf (10, 13) ALBUM –... -
Page 39: Remote Control
Remote control ALPHABETICAL ORDER A – N ALBUM +/– wh (10, 13) CD es (8, 9, 12, 13, 17, 20) CLEAR 9 (14) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (25, 26) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (8, 24, DISPLAY 8 (26, 27, 32) D. SKIP qa (10, 13) EFFECT ON/OFF wd (21) ENTER wf (8, 13, 16, 24, 25) GAME 6 (20, 22, 29) - Page 40 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand...