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U.S. registered mark. As an NERGY ® partner, Type of discs Label on the disc Sony Corporation has determined Audio CDs that this product meets the ® NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency. This system can play the MP3 files...
Precautions .......... 35 Loading a tape ........18 Specifications ........36 Playing a tape ........18 Glossary ..........38 Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/ High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit ....19 Timer-recording radio programs ..20 MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
Black/Stripe (#) 2 Connect the surround speaker. Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND SPEAKER jacks. Insert only the stripped portion. Blue Blue/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) Note Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-12 (1)
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* Your TV automatically changes the color system Make sure that all discs are removed according to the input signal. from the unit. Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until “LOCK” appears. Release ?/1 first, then release CD. Unplug the AC power cord. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-12 (1)
The clock starts functioning. Using the remote If you have made a mistake or want to change the time, start over from step 2. You can control Sony TVs using the buttons below. Note The clock settings are cancelled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver 2.0), see page 10. continued Disc presence indicator Turn on your TV and select the video input. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV if you need help. Press CD. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
Still images, such as the menu screens will not be Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically shown. turns the power on and CD is selected as the function (except for the Power Saving Mode). MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
MODE repeatedly until the mode you you want. want appears in the display. Select To play continued ALL DISCS All CDs in the disc tray (Normal Play) continuously. 1 DISC/ALBUM The CD you have selected in the (Normal Play) original order. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time during programming, this means: – you have programmed a track number which exceeds 20. – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. – you have programmed a MP3 files. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
(Shuffle Play) The tracks on all discs in the PROGRAM (Program Play) order you want them to be played (see “Programming the VIDEO CD/CD tracks” on page 12). Press hH . continued MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
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Press DISC SKIP recording device, or the recording media used at the while playing EX-CHANGE. time an MP3 file is recorded, you may encounter Remove the disc Press OPEN/CLOSE Z. problem such as cannot playback, sounds interruptions, and noise. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
(in minutes) for the section you want. The selected elapsed time appears on the TV screen. To re-enter the time: Press CLEAR, and then press numeric buttons again. Press nN. Playback starts from the selected time. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
• Resume play is cancelled when: – you press numeric buttons, PLAY MODE, x, DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D. SKIP on the remote) or ./>. – you remove the VIDEO CD. – you turn off the system. – you change the function. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down the ENTER button, turn the power back on. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t than 4 seconds long. Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) – When the unit is placed near a television. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
You cannot listen to other sources while recording. • For recording from the radio: continued If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
A and side B respectively (Tape Select When the recording starts, the volume level Edit). is set to the minimum. Note You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing over 20 tracks or MP3 files. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
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V or v repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF”. Then, press ENTER. Notes • If you turn on the power before the preset time, Timer Recording will not function. • The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
LINK : Reproduces the same sound with the different output level. * CLASSIC for Latin American models only. MATRIX SUR : Reproduces a wide range of sound that actually can sense the size of the room. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
To call up the personal file Press P FILE repeatedly until the personal file number you want appears in the display. If you do not want to store a personal file, press ENTER after step 1. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
(except for Power Saving connect an optional microphone. Mode). • The previously selected GAME EQ is automatically Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down selected. the microphone volume. Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B standby for recording. The REC PAUSE/START button flashes. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. continued MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
(for up to 100 minutes). Do this Check the remaining Press SLEEP once. time Change the time to turn Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want. Cancel the Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly until “SLEEP OFF” appears. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
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V or v repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF”, then press ENTER. The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset time. Note If you turn on the power before the preset time, Daily Timer will not function. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
Except for MP3 files. Notes • The display may not show all the characters depending on the disc. • This player can only display the disc titles and tracks titles from CD TEXT discs. Other information cannot be displayed. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
Current disc and track number screen display. 2 KARAOKE effect status Note Noise may be heard during changing of on screen 3 Play mode or “AUTO PBC”* display. * “AUTO PBC” appears for a VIDEO CD with PBC functions. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
• If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO function is selected, or you want to switch back to MD function, repeat the operation described above to switch to MD function. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
TV antenna instead. 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. Insulated wire (not supplied) MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. • Check the speaker connection and speaker Move the unit away from the TV or VCR. placement. Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are connected correctly. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
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• The character code that can be displayed by this appears on the front panel display. unit are as follows. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized — Upper cases (A to Z) Sony service facility. — Numbers (0 to 9) There is no picture.
Press x, ENTER and ?/1 at the same time. Unplug the power cord. Plug the power cord back in. Press ?/1 to turn on the power. The unit is reset to factory settings. All the settings are cleared. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
If color irregularity is observed... If you have any questions or problems concerning Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 your unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. minutes. If color irregularity is observed again...
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 50 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), Amplifier section using Sony TYPE I The following are measured at AC 220V 50/60 Hz cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) DIN power output (rated) 160 + 160 watts 0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
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Approx. 11.0 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) FM lead antenna (1) Video cable (1) Front speaker pads (8) Surround speaker pads (8) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
When you select a VIDEO CD with PBC functions on this player, the PBC indicator lights up. 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. MHC-RV7 4-240-085-11 (1)
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