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4
Program the selected track or file.
Playing the iPod/iPhone
Press
to enter the selected track or file.
5
Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
1
Select the iPod function.
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.
Press FUNCTION +/
or FUNCTION
on the
6
To play your program of tracks or files, press
unit repeatedly (or iPod & iPhone
on the unit).
The program remains available until you open the CD
2
Place the iPod/iPhone.
compartment. To play the same program again, select
the CD function, and then press
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "PGM"
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR
while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total
track number of the program
3
Start playback.
Press DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Press (or on the unit)
.
To control the iPod/iPhone
Using optional audio components
You can control your iPod/iPhone with the following
buttons on the remote or unit.
1
To
Press
Prepare the sound source.
(pause) (or (play/pause)
Connect additional audio component to the PC IN
Pause playback
on the unit)
or (stop)
.
jack
on the unit using an audio analog cord (not
supplied).
Scroll up/down the
/
. You can scroll up or
iPod menus
down the iPod menus much like
2
Turn down the volume.
the Click Wheel operations of
Press VOLUME (or turn the VOLUME control on
the iPod or the drag up-or-down
the unit)
.
operations of the iPod touch/
3
Select the PC function.
iPhone.
Press FUNCTION +/
(or FUNCTION
Select a track
(go back)
/ (go
unit) repeatedly.
or chapter of
forward)
. To fast-forward
audiobook/podcast
or fast-rewind, hold down the
4
Start playback.
button.
Start playback of the connected component.
Choose the selected
/
(enter)
. You can
5
Adjust the volume.
item
choose the selected item much
Press VOLUME +/ (or turn the VOLUME control
like the center button on the iPod
on the unit)
.
or the touch operation of the
iPod touch/iPhone.
Find a point in a
Hold down (rewind)
/
Adjusting the sound
track or chapter of
(fast forward)
during
audiobook/podcast
playback, and release the button
at the desired point.
To
Press
Return to the
/TOOL MENU
/
Generate a more dynamic
DSGX
previous menu or
(RETURN)
. You can return
sound (Dynamic Sound
select a menu
to the previous menu or select
Generator X-tra)
a menu much like the Menu
Set the sound effect
EQ
button on the iPod or the touch
operation of the iPod touch/
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-EC909iP only)
iPhone.
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
"SUBWOOFER" appears. The volume of the subwoofer is
To use the system as a battery charger
linked to the front speakers.
You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod/
iPhone when the system is on.
The charging begins when the iPod/iPhone is placed on
Changing the display
the iPod/iPhone connector. The charging status appears
in the iPod/iPhone display. For details, see the user's
guide of your iPod/iPhone.
To
Press
Change
DISPLAY
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone
information on the
system is turned on.
Remove the iPod/iPhone. Turning off the system also
display*
stops charging the iPod/iPhone.
Change Display
DISPLAY
Notes
mode (See below.)
system is turned off.
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, handle the iPod/iPhone
in the same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone connector on the unit
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;
and do not twist or sway the iPod/iPhone to prevent connector
track or file number during normal play.
damage.
track or file name ("
") during normal play.
Do not carry the unit with an iPod/iPhone set on the connector.
artist name (" ") during normal play.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
album or folder name ("
") during normal play.
When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, brace the unit with one
total playing time and total number of tracks on the CD-DA
hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod/iPhone by
disc (only when normal play mode is selected and the player is
mistake.
stopped).
Before disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, pause playback.
total number of folders (albums) on the MP3 disc (only when
Hold down
/
to fast-forward (fast-rewind) while
normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped).
playing video if
/
does not function.
volume label if it exists on the disc (only when normal play mode
When the iPhone is connected to the system and you receive a call
is selected and the player is stopped).
during playback, playback will pause and you can take an incoming
call.
The system offers the following display modes.
To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/ (or VOLUME
Display mode
When the system is off,
control on the unit)
. The volume level does not change even if
adjusted on the iPod/iPhone.
Power Saving
The display is turned off to conserve
This system is designed for iPod/iPhone only. You cannot connect
Mode
power. The timer and clock continue
1)
any other portable audio players.
to operate.
To use an iPod/iPhone, refer to the user's guide of your iPod/iPhone.
Clock
2)
The clock is displayed.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone with this
1)
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.
unit.
2)
The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after
8 seconds.
Notes on the display information
Creating your own program
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as "_".
The following are not displayed;
(Program Play)
total playing time for an MP3 disc.
remaining playing time for an MP3 file.
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
The following are not displayed correctly;
1
Select the CD function.
elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable
bit rate).
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly.
folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660
2
Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
Select the play mode.
The following are displayed;
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until "PGM"
remaining playing time for a track.
appears while the player is stopped.
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
3
Select the desired track or file number.
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
Press
/
repeatedly until the desired
single MP3 file).
track or file number appears.
up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ' ( ) * + , – . / < = >
When programming MP3 files, press
+
/
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^ ˜).
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select
the desired file.
Selected track or file number
Total playing time of the
selected track or file
Troubleshooting
Using the timers
The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
1
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
correctly and firmly connected.
.
2
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
Sleep Timer:
the indicated corrective action.
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP
repeatedly. If you select "AUTO, " the
If "PROTECT" appears on the display
system automatically turns off after the current disc stops,
or within 100 minutes.
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check if
anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of
Play Timer:
the system after "PROTECT" disappears.
You can wake up to CD, FM/AM reception, iPod or
After you have checked the ventilation holes and
iPhone at a preset time.
found to be all right, reconnect the power cord, and
Make sure you have set the clock.
turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your
1
Prepare the sound source.
nearest Sony dealer.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/
to adjust the volume.
General
To start from a specific CD track or audio file, create
your own program.
The system does not turn on.
2
Is the power cord plugged in?
Select the timer set mode.
Press TIMER MENU
.
There is no sound.
3
Set the play timer.
Are you using only the supplied speakers?
Press /
repeatedly to select "PLAY SET," and
Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back
then press
.
of the system?
"ON TIME" appears, and the hour indication flashes.
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
4
Set the time to start playback.
right volumes are unbalanced.
Press /
repeatedly to set the hour, and then
Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
press
. The minute indication flashes. Use the
Connect only the supplied speakers.
on the
procedure above to set the minutes.
Severe hum or noise.
"OFF TIME" appears and the hour indication flashes
in the display.
Move the system away from sources of noise.
Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
5
Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
to stop playback.
cord.
6
Select the sound source.
Press /
repeatedly until the desired sound
The remote does not function.
source appears, and then press
. The display
Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
shows the timer settings.
remote sensor
away from fluorescent lights.
7
Turn off the system.
Point the remote at the system's sensor.
Press
.
Move the remote closer to the system.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
on the unit.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
CD/MP3 player
will not play.
Do not operate the system from the time the system
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
turns on until the playback starts.
.
Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
To check the setting
example, on top of a stable stand).
1
Press TIMER MENU
.
on the unit until
Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
"SELECT" flashes in the display.
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
2
may cause the sound to skip.
Press
.
3
Press /
repeatedly to select "PLAY SEL," and
Play does not start from the first track.
then press
.
Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE
repeatedly until both "PGM" and "SHUF" disappear.
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until "OFF" appears
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
in step 3, and then press
.
The following discs can increase the time it takes to start
repeatedly when the
playback:
To change the setting
a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
Start over from step 1.
a disc recorded in multisession mode.
repeatedly when the
Notes for the iPod/iPhone user
a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
M ake sure the iPod/iPhone is not playing when using the Play
Timer.
a disc that has many folders.
Th e Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the
connected iPod/iPhone.
Tuner
Tip
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
manually.
received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes on the
display.)
Connect the antenna properly.
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
iPod/iPhone
The remote does not function.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software
before using with this system.
There is no sound.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone is playing music.
Adjust the volume.
The sound is distorted.
Turn down the volume.
Set the "EQ" setting of the iPod/iPhone to "Off " or
"Flat. "
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.
Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
Make sure the system is turned on. The iPod/iPhone is
charged only when the system is on.
"OVER CURRENT" appears.
A problem has been detected with the level of electrical
current from the iPod/iPhone connector. Turn off the
system and remove the iPod/iPhone from the iPod/
iPhone connector. Make sure there is no problem with
the iPod/iPhone. If this display pattern persists, contact
your nearest Sony dealer.
The ring volume of the iPhone does not
change.
Adjust the ring volume on the iPhone.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz or
10 kHz.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.
1
Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the
system.
2
Press DISPLAY
to display the clock.
3
on the unit, and position the unit
While holding down TUNING +
All the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat the
procedure.
To improve tuner reception
Turn off iPod/iPhone/CD player power by using the
system's power management function. By default, iPod/
iPhone/CD player power is turned on.
1
Press FUNCTION +/
repeatedly (or CD
the unit) to select the CD function.
2
Press
to turn off the system.
3
After "STANDBY" stops flashing, press DISPLAY
to display the clock and then press
holding down
.
"iPod/CD PWR OFF" appears. With iPod/iPhone/CD
player power turned off, access time is increased.
In addition, when the TUNER function is selected,
power is not supplied to the iPod/iPhone, so it is not
recognized and charged even if connected. To turn on
iPod/iPhone/CD player power, repeat the procedure
until "iPod/CD PWR ON" appears.
To reset the system to factory settings
can be added).
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
1
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2
Press
, and
, CD
at the same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
When carrying this system
1
Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism.
2
Press
on the unit to turn off the system and
confirm that "STANDBY" stops flashing.
3
Unplug the power cord.
On placement
Messages
Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files
Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
(steps).
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
surface may result.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
erased.
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
pressing
during playback or pause.
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
PROTECT : The ventilation holes may be blocked. See "If
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
"PROTECT" appears on the display" to check what to
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
do if this message appears.
On heat buildup
PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.
Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE
during
playback.
Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
READING : The system is reading information of the
have become hot.
disc. Some buttons are not available.
Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
Precautions
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30
minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.
Discs that this system CAN play
Audio CD
Cleaning the cabinet
CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
Discs that this system CANNOT play
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
CD-ROM
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet
Specifications
CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
ended by "closing the session"
CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
Main unit
CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
RW recorded with an incompatible recording device
, press
.
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(The United States model only)
CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
Front Speaker
Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
With 12 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 70 watts
3 (MP3) files
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic
Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
square, star)
Amplifier section
The following measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
(North American model)
to them
The following measured at AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz
(Australian model)
Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
MHC-EC909iP
extends beyond the seal
North American model:
on
Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
Front Speaker
when touched
RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
Notes on discs
Subwoofer
RMS output power (reference):
Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
180 W (at 12 Ω, 80 Hz)
while
the center out to the edge.
Australian model:
Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine,
Front Speaker
Power output (rated):
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
85 W + 85 W (at 12 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
Subwoofer
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
RMS output power (reference):
direct sunlight.
180 W (at 12 Ω, 80 Hz)
MHC-EC709iP
On safety
North American model:
Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used
Australian model:
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
Power output (rated):
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
85 W + 85 W (at 12 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference):
Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
Inputs
personnel before operating it again.
PC IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance 22 kilohms
AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified
Outputs
service shop.
SPEAKERS: Impedance 12 Ω
SUBWOOFER (MHC-EC909iP only): Impedance 12 Ω
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz 20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 88 dB
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna
FM tuner section:
Tuning range
North American model: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Australian model: 87.5 MHz 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 225 kHz
AM tuner section:
Tuning range
North American model:
530 kHz 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
Australian model:
531 kHz 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 kHz 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 53 kHz
iPod/iPhone section
Compatible iPod/iPhone models:
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPhone
iPod nano
iPod classic
5th generation
iPod touch
120GB
(video camera)
2nd generation
160GB (2009)
iPod nano
iPod classic
4th generation
iPod touch
160GB (2007)
(video)
1st generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
iPod nano
(video)
iPod classic
2nd generation
80GB
(aluminum)
iPod nano
iPod
iPod
1st generation
5th generation
4th generation
(video)
(color display)
iPod mini
iPod
4th generation
Speaker
Front Speaker (SS-EC709iP)
Speaker system: 2-way 2-driver speaker system, Bass reflex
Speaker unit
Woofer: 160 mm, cone type
Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type
Rated impedance: 12 Ω
Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 221 mm × 306 mm × 215 mm
Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg
Subwoofer (SS-WG909iP) for MHC-EC909iP only
Speaker system: Subwoofer system, Bass reflex
Speaker unit
Subwoofer: 200 mm, cone type
Rated impedance: 12 Ω
Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 282 mm × 306 mm × 305 mm
Mass: Approx. 5.5 kg
General
Power requirements:
North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Australian model: AC 230 V 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
MHC-EC909iP
North American model: 250 W
Australian model: 250 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
MHC-EC709iP
North American model: 200 W
Australian model: 200 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 200 mm × 306 mm × 389 mm
Mass (excl. speakers):
MHC-EC909iP
Approx. 5.7 kg
MHC-EC709iP
Approx. 5.5 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), FM
lead/AM loop antenna (1), Speaker pads MHC-EC909iP (12)/MHC-EC709iP
(8)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.
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