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- Page 1 4-247-423-21(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-WZ8D ©2003 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 LASER product. This label is located on the rear exterior. ® is a U.S. NERGY partner, Sony Corporation ® NERGY This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Dolby Pro Logic (II) adaptive matrix surround decoder, Digital Cinema Sound, and the DTS** Digital Surround System.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How to use this manual... 5 Playable discs... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system... 8 Positioning the speakers... 11 Setting the clock... 12 Selecting a language ... 12 DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play Loading a disc ... 13 Playing a disc ... - Page 4 Display Turning off the display... 49 — Power Saving Mode Adjusting the brightness of the display back light ... 50 Selecting display color... 50 Viewing information about the disc in the display... 51 Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display ...
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Page 5: 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 CD/ DVD player having the same or similar names. • European, Russian and Latin American models are used for OSD (on-screen display) illustration purposes. -
Page 6: Notes On Discs
• DVD-RWs in VR mode (DVD-RWs created in VR (Video Recording) mode allow the contents to be programed or edited.) • DVD-ROMs • DVD Audio discs • A DVD with a different region code. • Audio tracks in MP3PRO format. •... - Page 7 Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available.
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Page 8: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. European model is used for illustration purpose. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna To front speaker (right) To surround speaker (right) To surround speaker (left) Preparation... - Page 9 Speakers Black (#) Black (#) * Gray: Front speakers Red: Surround speakers and Center speaker 3 Connect the FM and AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect AM loop antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
- Page 10 After inserting the batteries, ensure that you have the COMMAND MODE switch set to SYSTEM to use the system. When setting to TV, you can operate a Sony TV. Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons on the remote to operate a Sony TV.
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Page 11: Attaching The Speaker Pads
Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Surround speaker (Left (4)/Right (4)) Center speaker (4) When carrying this system Perform the following procedure to protect the CD/DVD mechanism. -
Page 12: Play
Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press ?/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press M or m repeatedly to set the hour. Press ,. Press M or m repeatedly to set the minute. -
Page 13: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg - Play
DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation. Press Z. Place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. Press Z again to close the disc tray. Notes • Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this may cause malfunction. -
Page 14: Other Operations
Press PLAY MODE in stop mode repeatedly until the mode you want appears in the display. Select To play No display The tracks on the disc in (Normal Play) original order. ALBM All MP3 audio tracks in the (Normal Play) album on the disc you have selected in original order. - Page 15 Notes • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one hour, the system automatically turns off. • Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be restricted. • 2 channel sound is heard when using headphones. • During Slow-motion Play, no sound is output. •...
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Page 16: Playing Dvds Using The Menu
Playing DVDs using the menu Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the DVDs. You can play DVDs using these menus on TV screen. • Using the DVD top menu A DVD is divided into long sections of a picture or a music feature called “titles”. -
Page 17: Playing Jpeg Image Files
Playing JPEG Image Files You can play JPEG image files on CD-ROMs, CD-Rs or CD-RWs. However, the discs must be recorded according to ISO9660 level 1, level 2 or Joliet format for the system to recognize the files. You can also play discs recorded in Multi Session. -
Page 18: Playing Repeatedly
Enjoying the Slide show Press M while displaying a JPEG image. Slide show starts from the current image. Press nN when you want to return to Normal Play. To change the interval time of Slide show Each time you press M during Slide show, the interval time changes cyclically as follows: FF1M t FF2M t FF3M The FF3M interval time is faster than... -
Page 19: Using The Front Panel Display
x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 when Program Play is set to OFF • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL: repeats all the tracks on a disc, or all the tracks in the current album*. • TRACK: repeats the current track. x When playing a JPEG •... - Page 20 Other operations Do this Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE in stop Play mode repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear. Check the program Press . or > repeatedly during play. Clear a track from Press CLEAR in stop mode. the end Note When you switch the play mode to “PGM”...
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Page 21: Searching For A Title/Chapter/Track/Index/ Album/File
Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/ album/file You can search a title (DVD), chapter (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file (JPEG). As titles, tracks and albums are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one from the Control Menu. - Page 22 Press ENTER. “** (**)” changes to “– – (**).” 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE – – ( 3 4 ) 1 : 3 2 : 5 5 Press M or m repeatedly, or press the number buttons to select the chapter or index number you want to search.
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Page 23: Dvd - Various Functions
DVD – Various functions Changing the sound/ subtitle/language Changing the sound (DVD only) If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. - Page 24 The display examples are as follows: • PCM (stereo) PROGRAM FORMAT PCM 48kHz 24bit • Dolby Surround PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 DOLBY SURROUND • Dolby Digital 5.1ch PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 • DTS PROGRAM FORMAT DTS 3/2.1 Displaying the subtitles (DVD only) With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language...
- Page 25 Tips • You can reset all the DVD settings except for Parental Control by performing the operations described under “To return the DVD setup to the default settings, perform reset as follows:” (page 61). • If you select “OTHERSt” in “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO”...
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Page 26: Adjusting The Angle/Image
Adjusting the angle/image Changing the angles (DVD only) When playing a DVD on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the “ANGLE” indicator appears in the display. This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s... - Page 27 • 4:3 PAN SCAN Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may be selected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN” or vice versa. x SCREEN SAVER Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a CD or disc with MP3 audio tracks for more than 15...
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Page 28: Restricting Disc Playback
Restricting disc playback — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ PARENTAL CONTROL Preventing playback of specific discs — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL You can set the playback restrictions so that the system will not play inappropriate discs. You can set the same Custom Parental Control password for up to 25 discs. -
Page 29: Limiting Playback By Children
Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. Enter your 4-digit password using the number buttons, then press ENTER. The system is ready for playback. If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number “199703”... -
Page 30: To Change The Password
Press M or m repeatedly to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear. CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL LEVEL: STANDARD: CHANGE PASSWORD Press M or m repeatedly to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. -
Page 31: Setting The Speakers
Area code Standard Code number Argentina 2044 Australia 2047 Austria 2046 Belgium 2057 Brazil 2070 Canada 2079 Chile 2090 China 2092 Denmark 2115 Finland 2165 France 2174 Germany 2109 Hong Kong 2219 India 2248 Indonesia 2238 Italy 2254 Japan 2276 Korea 2304 Malaysia... - Page 32 Note When connecting a sub woofer, make sure to set the SUBWOOFER setting to “YES”. If set to “NONE”, no sound is output from the sub woofer. Specifying the surround speaker position and height (except for European, Russian and Latin American models) If you select anything other than “NONE”...
- Page 33 Adjusting the speaker volume and level Press DVD SET UP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. Press M or m repeatedly to select “SPEAKER SETUP”, then press ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select “TEST TONE”, then press ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”, then press ENTER.
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Page 34: List Of Items That Can Be Displayed And Selected By Disc Type
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DVD DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed. Control Menu items DISC TITLE (DVD only) SCENE (VIDEO CD in PBC playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD only) CHAPTER (DVD only) INDEX (VIDEO CD only) ALBUM (MP3 only) -
Page 35: System Setup Item List
System setup item list When you press DVD SET UP, the following settings are displayed. The default settings are underlined. LANGUAGE SETUP (page 24) Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. DVD MENU Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. -
Page 36: 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 37: Listening To The Radio
Other operations Do this Tune in a station Follow the procedure described with a weak signal in “Manual tuning preset” (page 36). Set another station Start over from step 2. After to the existing step 5, press PRESET –/+ (or ./>... -
Page 38: Manual Tuning
Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TUNER. Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the CD/DVD player) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “PRESET”... -
Page 39: Receiving Rds Broadcasts
Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band. When you tune in a station that provides RDS services, the station name appears in the display. To check the RDS information Each time you press DISPLAY, the display changes cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Effect status... -
Page 40: Playing A Tape
Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Load a tape. Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE A/B on the CD/DVD player) to switch the function to TAPE. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select “g” to play one side. Select “j” to play both sides. -
Page 41: Tape - Recording
Tape – Recording Recording your favorite CD tracks on a tape — CD-TAPE Synchro Recording You can record a whole disc (VIDEO CD, CD, MP3) on a tape. You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation. -
Page 42: Recording On A Tape Manually
Recording on a tape manually — Manual Recording You can record just the portions you like from a disc (DVD, VIDEO CD, CD, MP3), radio or other connected component on a tape. Use buttons on the CD/DVD player for the operation. -
Page 43: 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, etc.). Press GROOVE. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF (off) - Page 44 C.STUDIO EX C (Cinema Studio EX C) Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment scoring stage. This mode is ideal for watching musicals or classic films where music is featured in the soundtrack.
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Page 45: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing — Personal file You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then store a personal file (P FILE) in the memory. Before operating, first select the basic audio emphasis you want for your sound. -
Page 46: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Other operations Do this Use VIDEO CDs Turn on your TV and switch it to or DVDs the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and mode disconnect the microphone from the microphone jack, then press KARAOKE/MPX repeatedly until “... -
Page 47: 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: OFF t AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min t …... -
Page 48: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Other operations Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT. Press M or m repeatedly until “DAILY 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 49: 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 50: Adjusting The Brightness Of The Display Back Light
Adjusting the brightness of the display back light Press DIMMER repeatedly to select the desired setting while the system is on. The display changes cyclically as follows: DIMMER OFF t DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2 t DIMMER 3* * DIMMER 3 is the darkest. Selecting display color Press COLOR SELECT on the CD/DVD player while the system is on. -
Page 51: 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. When a DVD/CD-TEXT disc or a disc with MP3 audio tracks or JPEG files is loaded, you can also check the information recorded on disc, such as the titles. -
Page 52: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display
x When a CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode The last track number of the program and the total playing time t Disc title t Clock display (for eight seconds) t label Effect status t Sound Field status t Karaoke status For discs with CD text For discs with MP3 audio tracks... -
Page 53: Checking The Date Information
x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions) • **:** Elapsed playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD • T **:** Elapsed playing time of the current track • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track •... -
Page 54: Optional Components
In some areas, the SA-WZ8 may not yet be available. Note The effects may be limited or noise may occur depending on the connected sub woofer or the type of music being played. For details, consult your nearest Sony dealer. -
Page 55: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
E VIDEO OUT jack Use a video cord to connect an optional component (such as a TV) to this jack. You can then output the video to the component from this system, and enjoy the video images of DVDs, etc. Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. -
Page 56: Recording On A Connected Component
If the problem persists after doing all of the above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. In case of repairing, please bring the entire system set (except for the speaker) to the service station. - Page 57 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 the system” (page 8)). • Press ?/1 while the system is off. The demonstration disappears.
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Page 58: Cd/Dvd Player
CD/DVD 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 CD/ DVD player. - Page 59 The JPEG image file cannot be played. • The DATA CD is not recorded in JPEG format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet. • The JPEG image file does not have the extension “.JPG” or “.JPEG”. • The data is not formatted in JPEG even though it has the extension “.JPG”...
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Page 60: Tape Deck
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set “DVD POWER OFF” by DVD power manage function (page 37). -
Page 61: Messages
To return the DVD setup to the default settings, perform reset as follows: Press DVD SET UP in stop mode. Press M or m repeatedly to select “RESET”, then press ENTER. Press M or m repeatedly to select “YES”, then press ENTER. It takes a few seconds to complete. -
Page 62: Additional Information
Remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. • 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. - Page 63 Notes on discs • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. • Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner, commercially available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. • Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
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Page 64: Specifications
More than 90 dB More than 90 dB NTSC, PAL Optical Wavelength: 660 nm 4-track 2-channel, stereo 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassettes ±0.15% W. Peak (IEC) 0.1% W. RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W. Peak (DIN) - Page 65 Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Russian model 65.0 – 74.0 MHz (There is no stereo effect) 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Other models 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section...
- Page 66 Other models (SS-CT400): Speaker system Speaker units Woofer range: Tweeter: Nominal impedance Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass General Power requirements European and Russian models: Australian model: Saudi Arabian model: Thai model: Korean model: Other models: Power consumption European and Russian models: Other models: Dimensions (w/h/d) CD/DVD player/Tuner: Amplifier/Tape deck:...
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Page 67: Language Code List
Language code list For details, see pages 23 and 24. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language 1027 Afar 1028 Abkhazian 1032 Afrikaans 1039 Amharic 1044 Arabic 1045 Assamese 1051 Aymara 1052 Azerbaijani 1053 Bashkir 1057 Byelorussian 1059... -
Page 68: Glossary
In the collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment, Sony measured the sound environment of their studios and integrated the data of the measurement and Sony’s own DSP (Digital Signal Processor) technology to develop “Digital Cinema Sound”. “Digital Cinema Sound” simulates in a home theater an ideal movie theater sound environment based on the preference of movie director. - Page 69 A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB.
- Page 70 Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code.
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Page 71: 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 – J ALBUM –... -
Page 72: Remote Control
KEY CONTROL 5 (43, 46) MOVIE MODE qk (43) MUSIC MODE ql (43, 45) Number buttons wk (15, 16, 20, 22, 25, 26, 28) Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia P – Z PLAY MODE/DIRECTION ed (14, 19, 40, 41, 42, 46) PRESET –/+ wf (36, 37)
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