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Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-EX99/EX88/EX66 MHC-EX900/EX700/EX600 4-267-386-12(1) Getting Started Operations Additional Information...
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EU directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
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Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely... 8 Setting the clock ... 9 Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc ... 10 Listening to the radio... 11 Before using the USB device ... 12 Transferring music from a disc to a USB device ...
Guide to parts and controls 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. Main unit To lock the buttons on the unit (Child lock function) You can lock the buttons except ?/1 on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake.
Remote 1 ?/1 (on/standby) button Press to turn on or off the system. B Remote sensor C Z (open/close) button Press to load or eject a disc. D x (stop) button Press to stop playback or transferring. E REC TO USB button (page 13) Press to transfer music from a disc to the connected optional USB device.
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R CLOCK/TIMER SELECT button (page 20) CLOCK/TIMER SET button (page 9, 20) Press to set the clock and the Play Timer. S REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 10, 11, 15) Press to listen to a disc, a USB device, a single track or file repeatedly.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely A Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. If the plug does not fit the wall outlet, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). B Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas.
Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, matching the polarities shown below. Notes • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries. • If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Operations Playing a CD/MP3 disc Select the CD function. Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly). Place a disc. Press Z on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To close the disc tray, press Z on the unit.
Listening to the radio Select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM.” Press TUNER/BAND (or FUNCTION) repeatedly. Perform tuning. For automatic scanning Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears, and then press +/– (or TUNING +/– on the unit). When a station is found, scanning stops automatically, and “TUNED”...
Before using the USB device Check the websites below for the information about compatible USB devices. For customers in Europe and Russia: <http://support.sony-europe.com/> For customers in Latin America: <http://www.sony-latin.com/index.crp> For customers in other countries/regions: <http://www.sony-asia.com/support> Notes • When USB cable connection is necessary, use the USB cable supplied with the USB device.
To use the system as a battery charger You can use the system as a battery charger for USB devices that have a rechargeable function when the system is The charging begins when the USB device is connected to the on the unit.
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REC1: Start playback of the track or MP3 file you want to transfer, then press REC TO USB on the unit. Press ENTER to start transferring. When using CD SYNC When the transfer is completed, access to the USB device and the CD player stop automatically.
Notes • When transferring music from a CD, the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files. When transferring music from an MP3 disc, MP3 files are transferred at the same bit rate as that of the original MP3 files. •...
To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped. You can select normal play (“ ” for all files in the folder on the USB device), shuffle play (“SHUF” or “ SHUF”), or program play (“PGM”).
Program the selected track or file. Press ENTER to enter the selected track or file. “– –.– –” appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD or when you select an MP3 file. The total program time cannot be displayed, so “–...
Adjusting the sound Press Generate a more DSGX on the unit. dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Set the sound effect To turn on the subwoofer (MHC- EX99/EX900 only) Press OPTIONS on the unit. Press ./> repeatedly to select “S-WOOFER,” and then press ENTER.
Notes on the display information • Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”. • The following are not displayed: – total playing time for an MP3 disc and USB device. – remaining playing time for a file. • The following are not displayed correctly: –...
Using the timers The system offers two timer functions. If you use both timers, the Sleep Timer has priority. Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions. Sleep Timer: You can fall asleep to music. Press SLEEP repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,”...
Additional Information Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • Audio CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play • CD-ROM • CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet •...
• Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of the system? After you have checked these above items and found to be all right, reconnect the power cord, and turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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– a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data can be added) – a disc that has many folders The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears. Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.
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USB device The connected USB device cannot be charged. Select a function other than tuner function or turn on the CD player/USB device power. See “To improve disc loading performance” (page 26). You cannot start transferring to a USB device. The following problems may have occurred.
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– The file structure is extremely complex. – The memory capacity is excessive. – The internal memory is fragmented. Thus, Sony recommends following guidelines. – Total folders on USB device: 100 or less – Total files per folder: 100 or less Erroneous display •...
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• Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
USB device. FOLDER FULL The number of folders on the USB device has reached its maximum. FULL You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files (steps). LOCKED The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer.
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NO DISC There is no disc in the player, or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played. NO MEMORY The memory selected for playback or transfer has no memory media inserted in the USB device. NO STEP All of the programmed tracks have been erased.
Specifications Main unit Amplifier section The following measured at AC 127 V, 60 Hz (Mexican model) The following measured at AC 220 V, 50/60 Hz (Argentine model) The following measured at AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz (Other models) MHC-EX99/EX900 Front Speaker: Power output (rated): 80 W + 80 W (at 3 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS output power (reference):...
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CD player section System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 µW * 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.
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Subwoofer SS-WG900 for MHC-EX99/EX900 Speaker system: Subwoofer system, Bass reflex Speaker unit: Subwoofer: 200 mm, cone type Rated impedance: 8 Ω Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 282 mm × 306 mm × 295 mm Mass: Approx. 4.6 kg Quantity: 1 piece General Power requirements Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz...
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