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- Page 1 Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-V818 ©1998 by Sony Corporation 3-862-902-12(1)
- Page 2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system ... 4 Step 2: Setting the time ... 8 Step 3: Presetting radio stations ... 9 Connecting optional AV components ... 10 Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD ... 14 Playing a CD ... -
Page 4: Getting Started
Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Surround speaker (Right) FM antenna Front speaker (Right) Connect the speakers. 1 Connect the speaker cords of front speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the same color . - Page 5 Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. Insert only the stripped portion. Solid (‘) Stripe (’) Notes • Do not place the surround speakers on top of a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the TV screen.
- Page 6 Step 1: Hooking up the system (continued) Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system) to the appropriate position (PAL or NTSC), according to your TV. NTSC AUTO SYSTEM SELECT If your TV automatically changes the color system according to the input signal: The factory setting (AUTO) automatically changes the color system of the video output according to the color system of the current...
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Page 7: Using The Remote
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Using the remote You can use the shaded buttons shown below to operate Sony TV. TV/VIDEO Press Turn the TV on or Switch the TV's TV/VIDEO. video input Change the TV TV CH +/–. -
Page 8: Step 2: Setting The Time
Step 2: Setting the time You must set the time before using the timer functions. DEMO Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. The hour indication flashes. Turn the jog dial to set the hour. Press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication flashes. Tips • If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1. •... -
Page 9: Step 3: Presetting Radio Stations
Step 3: Presetting radio stations You can preset the following number of stations: – 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM. – 3 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for MW, and 10 for SW. (Power) Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. -
Page 10: Connecting Optional Av Components
Step 3: Presetting radio stations (continued) To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. - Page 11 To the audio input of the MD deck of the MD deck When you connect a Sony MD deck, you can use the MD (, P, and p buttons on this unit’s remote to perform play, pause, and stop operations.
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Page 12: Connecting Outdoor Antennas
Connecting optional AV components (continued) Connecting a VCR Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” appears. By connecting the audio output jacks of your VCR to the VIDEO (AUDIO) IN jacks using an optional audio cable, you can enjoy video playback in powerful stereo sound. - Page 13 AM antenna Connect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet) insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal. Leave the supplied AM loop antenna connected. Jack type A Insulated wire (not supplied) Ground wire (not supplied) Jack type B Insulated wire (not supplied) Ground wire (not supplied)
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Page 14: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing a VIDEO CD You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0). You can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc type. (Power) CD ( (PREV/NEXT) Turn on your TV and select the video input. - Page 15 Do this Stop play Press p. Pause Press CD (P (or P on the remote)* . Press again to resume play. Select a track or Press NEXT to go forward, scene PREV to go back. Or, during play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it...
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Page 16: Playing A Cd
Playing a CD — Normal play You can play up to three CDs in a row. (Power) CD ( Press § and place up to two CDs on the disc tray. If a disc is not placed properly it will not be recognized. - Page 17 Do this Stop play Press p. Pause Press CD (P (or P on the remote). Press again to resume play. Select a track During play or pause, turn the jog dial clockwise (to go forward) or counterclockwise (to go back) and release it when you reach the desired track.
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Page 18: Recording A Cd/Video Cd
Recording a CD/VIDEO — CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNC button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO recording level is adjusted automatically. (Power) Press § and insert a blank tape into deck B. -
Page 19: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio –– Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”). (Power) VOLUME STEREO/ VOL +/– Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. -
Page 20: Recording From The Radio
Listening to the radio (continued) To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press + or – repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold + or –. Tips • Pressing TUNER/BAND when the power is off automatically turns the power on and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). -
Page 21: Playing A Tape
Press § and insert a blank tape into deck B. With the side you want to record facing forward Press r REC. Deck B stands by for recording. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select ß (or RELAY) to record on both sides. - Page 22 Playing a tape (continued) Press § and insert a recorded tape in deck A or B. With the side you want to play facing forward Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to play one side. Select ß* to play both sides. To play both decks in succession, select RELAY (relay play).** Press TAPE A (or TAPE B) (...
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Page 23: Recording From A Tape
Recording from a tape — High-speed Dubbing You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted. (Power) DOLBY NR Press § and insert a recorded tape in deck A and a blank tape in deck With the side you want to play/record... -
Page 24: Singing Along: Karaoke
Singing along: Karaoke You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. (Power) Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone control level. Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2. -
Page 25: Adjusting The Microphone Echo
Adjusting the microphone echo (Power) ECHO LEVEL / Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust the echo effect. To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to MIN. Adjusting the key This function allows you to adjust the key to suit your vocal range when playing a VIDEO CD or standard audio CD. -
Page 26: The Video Cd/Cd Player Playing A Video Cd With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)
The VIDEO CD/CD Player Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) –– PBC Play The PBC (Play Back Control) function display menus on your TV screen to let you enjoy interactive software. Be sure to read the instructions supplied with each disc for details regarding its use since different discs have different menu formats and structures. -
Page 27: Checking The Remaining Time
To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) There are two ways to cancel the PBC functions. • Before you start playing, select the track you want using the jog dial, =/+, then press ENTER/NEXT (or CD ( on the remote). -
Page 28: Using The On-Screen Display
Checking the remaining time (continued) (VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)) n Playing time on the current track* µ Clock display (for eight seconds) µ Effect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)” µ Name of spectrum analyzer display pattern * May not appear with still images, etc. - Page 29 • During playback of an audio CD in Program Play mode DISC 2-10 PROGRAM 1. D 1 - 3 2. D 2 - 10 3. D 1 - 4 1 Current disc and track number 2 “PROGRAM” 3 Programmed disc and track numbers 4 Elapsed time of current track •...
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Page 30: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc
Using the on-screen display (continued) • During stop mode of an audio CD (except Program Play mode) SHUFFLE DISC 1 DISC 1 DISC 2 DISC 3 1 Current disc number 2 Play mode 3 Disc number and track numbers 4 Total playing time of current disc 5 “REPEAT 1”... - Page 31 Locating by Scene Number –– Scene Search On VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0), the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into “scenes” and each scene has an assigned scene number. This function lets you start playback from a specific scene.
- Page 32 Locating a specific part of a disc (continued) Locating by elapsed time –– Time Search This function lets you use elapsed time as a guide to find a certain parts of a VIDEO CD without PBC functions (Ver. 1.1). “Elapsed time”...
- Page 33 To switch to a 12 frame display You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 frames. 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 5. 3 Proceed with steps 1 and 2 of “Locating the track you want”. The first frames of tracks 1 through 12 are displayed.
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Page 34: Resuming Playback From The Point You Stopped A Video Cd
Locating a specific part of a disc (continued) To switch to a 12 frame display You can switch the digest display from 9 to 12 frames. 1 Press SPECIAL MENU. 2 Press 5. 3 Proceed with steps 2 and 3 of “Locating a section within a track”. -
Page 35: Setting The Sharpness
While playing a VIDEO CD, press p to stop playback. “RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. Press CD (P (or CD ( on the remote). The player starts playback from the point you stopped the VIDEO CD in step To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD... -
Page 36: Playing The Cd Tracks Repeatedly
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly –– Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. (Power) PLAY MODE Press REPEAT during playback until “REPEAT” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. -
Page 37: Playing The Cd Tracks In Random Order
Playing the CD tracks in random order –– Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. (Power) DISC 1~3 Jog dial Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD. -
Page 38: Programming The Cd Tracks
Programming the CD tracks –– Program Play You can make a program of up to 32 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want them to be played. (Power) Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD. -
Page 39: Playing Cds Without Interruption
To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. Press Check the CHECK on the remote program repeatedly. After the last track, “CHECK END” appears. Clear a track from CLEAR on the remote in the end stop mode. -
Page 40: The Tape Deck Recording On A Tape Manually
The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. -
Page 41: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order
Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. This function cannot be used during menu playback of VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. - Page 42 Recording a CD by specifying track order (continued) Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks from the same disc or steps 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program the remaining tracks to be recorded on side B. Press CD SYNC.
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Page 43: Dj Effects
DJ Effects Looping part of a CD — CD Loop With the loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during playback. This lets you create original recordings. You cannot use this function with VIDEO CDs. (Power) Jog dial CD LOOP Press and hold CD LOOP during playback at the point you want to... -
Page 44: Using The Drum Pads
Using the drum pads With the drum pads, you can add percussion during playback. This effect can be used with any source, to create original recordings. BEAT (Power) LEVEL PAD A PAD B Tap drum PAD A or B to produce the respective sound. -
Page 45: Using The Beat Functions
Using the beat functions With the beat functions, you can enjoy a variety of rhythms. They can be used with any source, to create original recordings. BEAT (Power) LEVEL BEAT BEAT BEAT BEAT ON/OFF SELECT SPEED To change the speed Turn the jog dial while holding BEAT SPEED (or press SPEED “... - Page 46 Using the BEAT JAM function This function automatically synchronizes the sounds of PAD A and B with the sound source. Start playing a source. Press BEAT JAM repeatedly to select the jam mode you desire. The button’s indicator lights up. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: PAD MODE...
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Page 47: Sound Adjustment Adjusting The Sound
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound You can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones. (Power) GROOVE DBFB To reinforce bass (DBFB) Press DBFB*. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: n DBFB NORMAL (DBFB µ... -
Page 48: Selecting The Audio Emphasis
Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. The personal file function (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file”) lets you store your own effects. (Power) DISPLAY EFFECT Press FILE SELECT. -
Page 49: Selecting Surround Effects
Selecting surround effects You can enjoy surround effects. (Power) SURROUND Press SURROUND repeatedly to select the surround effect you desire. Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SURROUND ON (SUR < SURROUND OFF (off) If you want to memorize the effect, store it into a personal file (see “Making a personal audio emphasis file”). -
Page 50: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File
Adjusting the graphic equalizer (continued) Turn the jog dial to adjust level. ALL DISCS Repeat steps 3 and 4. Press ENTER/NEXT when finished. Note If you choose another menu audio emphasis (other than “EFFECT OFF”) the adjusted sound effect is lost. -
Page 51: Switching The Speaker Formation
Use the jog dial to select the file number (P FILE) where you want to store the sound effect. Press ENTER/NEXT. The adjusted sound effects are stored under the selected file number. The settings previously stored at this memory location are erased and replaced by the new settings. -
Page 52: Switching The Speaker Formation
Switching the speaker formation (continued) NORMAL mode The surround speakers provide reverberation and reflective sound effects that emphasize the sound from the front speakers. FRONT SPEAKER (L) SURROUND SPEAKER (L) WHISPER mode The sound from the front speakers is cut off and output from the surround speaker with its sound decreased. -
Page 53: Other Features Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other Features Mixing and recording sounds You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the components and singing or speaking into a microphone (not supplied). The mixed sounds can be recorded on a tape. (Power) EFFECT Do the above steps 1 to 5. Then, insert a tape in deck B. -
Page 54: Falling Asleep To Music
Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can let the system turn off at the preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes. Press SLEEP. Every time you press the button, the minute display (the turn-off time) changes as follows: AUTO n 90MIN n 80MIN n 70MIN... - Page 55 Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2, then press ENTER/NEXT. “ON” appears and the hour digits flash in the display. 2 REC SLEEP ALL DISCS Set the time to start playback. Turn jog dial to set the hour, then press ENTER/NEXT.
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Page 56: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Timer-recording radio programs To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”) and set the clock (see “Step 2: Setting the time”) beforehand. TIMER SELECT Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio”). Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. -
Page 57: Additional Information Precautions
• 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 CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 58: 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 haven’t turned on the power... - Page 59 “12:00” flashes in the display. •A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. The timer does not function. •Set the clock correctly. DAILY 1, DAILY 2, and REC do not appear when you press the TIMER SELECT button. •Set the timer correctly.
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Page 60: Tape Deck
Troubleshooting (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 57). •The tape has reeled to the end. The tape does not record nor play or there is a decrease in sound level. -
Page 61: Specifications
Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I cassette 40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) - Page 62 Specifications (continued) AM tuner section Tuning range 2 Band type: 3 Band type: Antenna Antenna terminals Intermediate frequency Speaker Front Speaker (SS-V818) Speaker system Speaker units Woofer: Centre Tweeter: Side Tweeter: Super Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass Surround Speaker (SS-SR110) Speaker system Speaker units Full-range:...
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Page 63: Glossary
Glossary Auto Pause An automatically pauses according to the signal encoded on the disc while playing a VIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resume play for a long time, press CD ( to resume play manually. Menu Playback Playback using the menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions. -
Page 64: Index
Digest disc 32 track 33 Display 27, 28 Drum pads 44 Edit 42 F, G Flash 43 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia H, I, J Hooking up optional components 10 the antennas 5, 12 the power 6 the system 4...