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Sony MHC-M40D Operating Instructions Manual

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Home Audio System
Operating Instructions
MHC-M80D/MHC-M60D/MHC-M40D
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
BLUETOOTH Connection
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-M80D/MHC-M60D/MHC-M40D...
  • Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 tablecloths, curtains, etc. LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007 Do not expose the appliance to naked and IEC 60825-1:2014.
  • Page 3 3 meters. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. This Home Audio System is designed EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. to be used for the following purposes: Inquiries to the EU Importer or related •...
  • Page 4 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • is a trademark of DVD Format/ and any use of such marks by Sony Logo Licensing Corporation. Corporation is under license. Other • “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, trademarks and trade names are “DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD”...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    VIDEO”) The instructions in this manual are • • for models MHC-M80D, AND/OR MHC-M60D, and MHC-M40D. (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT In this manual, the MHC-M80D WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER is used for illustration purpose ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND unless stated otherwise.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ........25 standby mode ......44 Basic playback ..... 25 Turning on or off the Other playback BLUETOOTH signal ....44 operations ......26 Controlling the system using Using play mode ....29 a smartphone or tablet (Sony | Music Center) ... 45...
  • Page 7 Getting frenzied parties Setting the automatic with the “Fiestable” app ..46 standby function....56 Achieving and sharing a Updating the software ..57 Party People ranking and getting bonus features Additional Information with Party King .....46 Troubleshooting ....57 Sound Adjustment Precautions ......

  • Page 8: Unpacking

    • • • • Speaker system: SS-M60D (2) MP3 files (.mp3)* , WMA files • • (.wma)* , AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/ MHC-M40D only .3gp)* , WAV files (.wav)* Video: • • Unit: HCD-M40D (1) • • MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)* , Xvid Speaker system: SS-M40D (2) •...
  • Page 9 • — The video files which is larger MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/ than 720 (width) × 576 (height) MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 pixels. files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 •...
  • Page 10 • — up to 650 files in a folder Notes on discs These numbers may vary This product is designed to play • • depending on the file or folder back discs that conform to the configuration. Compact Disc (CD) standard. Folders that have no audio files or •...

  • Page 11: Websites For Compatible Devices

    USB device. Websites for compatible devices Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices. For customers in Latin America: <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> For customers in Europe and Russia: <http://www.sony.eu/support> For customers in other countries/ regions: <http://www.sony-asia.com/ support>...

  • Page 12: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page 56). Unit (Front)             ...
  • Page 13  MIC1 jack SPEAKER LIGHT (page 55) (MHC-M60D only) Use to connect the microphone. FOOTBALL (page 47) MIC2/GUITAR jack (MHC-M40D only) Use to connect the microphone or guitar. VOCAL FADER (page 53)  (USB) (REC/PLAY) port VOICE CHANGER (page 54) Use to connect a USB device.
  • Page 14 Speaker (Rear) Remote control MHC-M80D only MHC-M80D/ MHC-M60D MHC-M40D  Party Light Do not look directly at the light emitting part when the Party Light is turned on.   (power) Each speaker has different Turns on the system, or sets it to direction of Party Light.
  • Page 15 KEY CONTROL / (page REPEAT/FM MODE (page 30, 39) MHC-M40D only:  DVD TOP MENU DISPLAY (page 31) Displays the DVD title on the TV Views or hides the on-screen screen. display. DVD/TUNER MENU (page FM MODE (page 39) 26, 27, 40)
  • Page 16  (play)* Starts playback. / (go backward/go forward) (page 26) PRESET+/– (page 40)  (pause) Pauses playback. To resume playback, press .  (stop) — Stops playback. When pressed twice, resume playback can be canceled. — Stops transfer during music transfer.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Unit (Rear) MHC-M80D MHC-M60D...
  • Page 18 Connect the speaker connector of the speaker to this terminal. WOOFERS L/R terminals • • Connect the speaker connector of the speaker to this terminal. (MHC-M40D only) SPEAKERS L/R terminals • • Connect the speaker connector of the speaker to this terminal.
  • Page 19 Example: White From speaker (right) Note Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. • • When connecting speaker cables, insert the connector straight into the terminals. • •  FM ANTENNA terminal Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antenna.
  • Page 20  AC power cord (mains lead) Connect the AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) to the unit, then plug it into a wall outlet. AC power cord (mains lead) (supplied) To the wall outlet When the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected, the demonstration (page 25) starts automatically.

  • Page 21: Deactivating The Demonstration

    Deactivating the Positioning the demonstration speakers To deactivate the demonstration To obtain optimum performance while the system is turned off, press from the system, we recommend DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no you to place the speakers as shown display mode (Power Saving Mode) below.

  • Page 22: Connecting The Tv

    Connecting the TV Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Note on placing the unit Heat buildup on the unit is due to electric circuit operation even if it is operated at low volume. Do not place the unit in a confined space, such as a rack.
  • Page 23 To listen to TV sound via the system  or  ). Choose one of the connections below (  Audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT HDMI IN (ARC)  High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (not supplied) To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TV”. Hint You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system •...

  • Page 24: Changing The Color System

    Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Changing the color select “DVD/CD”. system The guide message [Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP.] (Except for Latin American, appears at the bottom of the TV screen. European, and Russian models) Set the color system to PAL or NTSC Press without loading a disc.

  • Page 25: Changing The Display Mode

    Disc/USB Playback Changing the display mode Before using the USB device Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. For compatible USB devices, see Each time you press the button, the “Websites for compatible devices” display mode changes as follows. (page 11).

  • Page 26: Other Playback Operations

    For USB function: Press SEARCH to display the folder list. Connect a USB device to the  (USB) port. Note You can use a USB adaptor (not supplied) to connect the USB device to the unit if the USB device cannot be plugged into the (USB) port.
  • Page 27 Hold down SHIFT and press the Do this numeric buttons to enter the Press  or  Locate a point title, chapter, scene, track, or quickly in fast during playback. index number you want, then forward or fast Each time you press press reverse (Lock ...
  • Page 28 VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD/audio file Changing the camera angles You can change the sound output. [STEREO]: The stereo sound. • • [1/L]/[2/R]: The monaural sound • • of the left or right channel. Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select the camera SUPER VIDEO CD angle you want.

  • Page 29: Using Play Mode

    To cancel PBC playback Using play mode Press  or , or hold down SHIFT and press the numeric Playing in sequential order buttons, to select a track when playback is stopped. (Normal Play) Press  or Playback starts from the selected track.

  • Page 30: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)

    [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]*: shuffles all [FILE]: repeats the current video • • • • audio files in the specified folder file. on the disc. To cancel Repeat Play * Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD. Press REPEAT repeatedly to select  When playing a USB device [OFF].

  • Page 31: Viewing Information Of A Disc And Usb Device

    Hold down SHIFT and press The lower the value, the stricter the  DISPLAY repeatedly during limitation. playback. To turn off the parental control (MHC-M40D only) function Press  DISPLAY repeatedly Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in step 8. during playback. To play back a disc for which the parental control is set Load the disc and press ...

  • Page 32: Using The Setup Menu

    • • The elapsed playing time for an audio  Album* /folder name* file encoded using a VBR (variable bit chapter/index number rate) is not displayed correctly.  Artist name* Appears when playing an audio file. Using the Setup Menu If an audio file has an ID3 tag, the system will display an album name/ You can make various adjustments...
  • Page 33 Setting the language Setting the TV screen – [LANGUAGE SETUP] – [VIDEO SETUP] [OSD] [TV TYPE] Sets the language of the on-screen display. [16:9]: Selects this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV [MENU] with a wide-mode function. Sets the language for the DVD menu.
  • Page 34 [NORMAL]: Changes the picture Setting the audio options size to fit the screen size with the – [AUDIO SETUP] original picture aspect ratio. This setting displays black bands on the [AUDIO DRC] left and right side if you display a 4:3 (Dynamic Range Compression) screen picture.
  • Page 35 [RESET] Setting the system Returns the setup menu settings to – [SYSTEM SETUP] the default settings. For details, see “Returning the setup menu settings [SCREEN SAVER] to the default” (page 65). The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

  • Page 36: Usb Transfer

    [AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] USB Transfer Set this function when the system is connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack Before using the USB that is compatible with Audio Return Channel. This function is available device when you set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
  • Page 37 Press / repeatedly to select Prepare the sound source. “BIT RATE”, then press Synchronized Transfer: Press / repeatedly to select If the system starts playback automatically, press  twice to stop the bit rate you want, then press the playback fully. When playback is stopped, press “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files •...
  • Page 38 Synchronized Transfer • • The transfer stops automatically if: — the USB device runs out of space  When transferring all tracks during transfer. — the number of audio files or folders from an AUDIO CD on the USB device reaches the limit Folder name: “CDDA0001”* that the system can recognize.

  • Page 39: Tuner

    Press / repeatedly to select a Tuner folder, then press The file list is displayed on the TV Listening to the radio screen. Press / repeatedly to select Press FUNCTION repeatedly to an audio file you want to erase, select “TUNER FM”. then press If you want to erase all the audio Tune to a station.

  • Page 40: Bluetooth Connection

    BLUETOOTH Connection Presetting radio stations About the BLUETOOTH You can store up to 20 FM stations as your favorite stations. wireless technology Tune to the station you want. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is Press DVD/TUNER MENU. a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data Press / repeatedly to select communication between digital the preset number you want,...

  • Page 41: Pairing This System With A Bluetooth Device

    Select the system’s name (for Pairing this system example, “MHC-M80D”) on the with a BLUETOOTH display of the BLUETOOTH device. device Perform this step within 5 minutes, otherwise pairing will be canceled. In this case, repeat from step 3. Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices register with Note each other beforehand.

  • Page 42: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Press  to start playback. Note Depending on the BLUETOOTH After you reset the system, it may not be device, able to connect with your iPhone/iPod. In this case, delete the pairing information — you may need to press  twice. of the system on your iPhone/iPod, and —...

  • Page 43: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs

    Before pairing the next BLUETOOTH To disconnect all BLUETOOTH device, be sure that the BLUETOOTH devices from the multi-device function on the system is turned on connection and the first BLUETOOTH device is Press BLUETOOTH on the unit. connected to the system. To pair with the second or third Setting the BLUETOOTH device...

  • Page 44: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode

    Hint Turning on or off the LDAC is an audio coding technology BLUETOOTH signal developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH You can connect to the system connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH...

  • Page 45: (Sony | Music Center)

    Music Center) Note We recommend you to use the latest • • “Sony | Music Center” is a dedicated “Sony | Music Center” version. If the “Sony | Music Center” application app for operating “Sony | Music • •...

  • Page 46: Getting Frenzied Parties With The "Fiestable" App

    BLUETOOTH connection and touch the “Fiestable” icon. (page 41). Note Launch “Sony | Music Center” For more details on “Sony | Music Center”, and touch the “Fiestable” icon. refer to the following URL. You can check your current ranking, http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/ bonus features and also find out how to achieve next ranking.

  • Page 47: Sound Adjustment

    “FIESTA”. To cancel, while watching a football match press FIESTA again. broadcast. Select a sound Press SOUND FIELD (MHC-M40D only) field +/– (or SOUND Alternatively, press FOOTBALL on FIELD on the unit) the unit. repeatedly to select “ON NARRATION”: You can enjoy an...

  • Page 48: Creating Your Own Sound Effect

    • • This feature does not support monaural Creating a party sound. atmosphere (DJ Effect) Creating your own Use the buttons on the unit to sound effect perform this operation. Press the following button to You can raise or lower the levels select the effect type.

  • Page 49: Other Operations

    HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) devices to control each other. Note These functions may work with devices other than those manufactured by Sony, but operation is not guaranteed. Preparing to use the Control for HDMI function Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP, then set [HDMI SETUP] –...
  • Page 50 If you enable the Control for HDMI HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio (“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a TV manufactured by Sony, the Control Return Channel, you can listen to for HDMI function of the system is also TV sound from the speakers of the enabled automatically.

  • Page 51: Enjoying Wireless Playback

    Language Follow  Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select the BLUETOOTH function. When you change the language  Connect the BLUETOOTH device for the on-screen display of the to the system via BLUETOOTH TV, the system’s on-screen display connection. language is also changed.
  • Page 52 Note Note Connect the third or later systems When you change the function or turn off within 30 seconds of connecting the the Party Host, the Wireless Party Chain previous system. “P. CHAIN” flashes will be deactivated. on the display of the Party Host within 30 seconds.

  • Page 53: Singing Along: Karaoke

    When using the Wireless Party Chain, • • Singing along: Karaoke sound from the microphone is only output from the system to which the microphone is connected. You cannot adjust the microphone • • Preparing for Karaoke volume level using the VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob on the unit or ...

  • Page 54: Using The Voice Guidance

    After singing for more than a To adjust the level of the Voice minute, press SCORE again to Guidance view your score. Press OPTIONS. Press / repeatedly to select Changing your voice (Voice “SAMPLER”, then press Changer) Press / repeatedly to adjust the Voice Guidance level, then You can change your voice when press...

  • Page 55: Enjoying Music With The Party Light And Speaker Light (Mhc-M80D/ Mhc-M60D Only)

    Press GUITAR on the unit Enjoying music with the repeatedly to select the guitar effect. Party Light and Speaker “CLEAN”: original guitar sound. • • Light (MHC-M80D/ Recommended for electric guitar or electro-acoustic guitar. MHC-M60D only) “O.DRIVE”: distorted sound • • similar to an overdriven guitar amplifier.

  • Page 56: Using The Sleep Timer

    Using the Sleep Timer Deactivating the buttons on the unit The system turns off automatically (Child Lock) after the preset time. Press SLEEP repeatedly to select You can deactivate the buttons the time you want. (except ) on the unit to prevent To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP misoperation, such as child mischief.

  • Page 57: Updating The Software

    If the problem persists, consult your — during tuner function. nearest Sony dealer. — when the Sleep Timer is activated. — when microphone or guitar is Note that if the service personnel connected.
  • Page 58 • — Disconnect then connect the The unit becomes hot during operation. HDMI cable again. The heat buildup is caused by the • • There is no microphone sound. electric circuit operation even if it Adjust the microphone volume • • is operated at low volume.
  • Page 59 The disc tray does not open and The color irregularity on a TV “LOCKED” appears on the display. screen persists. Consult your nearest Sony dealer • • Turn off the TV at once, then turn • • or local authorized Sony service it on after 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Page 60 • — Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _) The sound skips. Other characters appear as “_”. Wipe the disc clean (page 67). • • Reload the disc. • • USB device Move the unit to a place with no •...
  • Page 61 There is noise, skipping, or there is no problem with the USB distorted sound. device. If this display pattern You are using an unsupported USB persists, contact your nearest Sony • • device. Check the information on dealer. the website about compatible USB Erroneous display.
  • Page 62 Playback does not start. (Except for Latin American, • • European, and Russian models) Turn off the system and reconnect • • Make sure you set the color the USB device, then turn on the system correctly, according to your system.
  • Page 63 The camera angles cannot be Enable the BLUETOOTH function of • • changed. the BLUETOOTH device. Establish a connection from the • • Multi-angles are not recorded on • • BLUETOOTH device. the DVD VIDEO being played back. The pairing registration •...
  • Page 64 Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA” No TV sound is output from the system. Sync) Check the type and connection of • • The system does not turn on even the HDMI cable or audio cable that when the TV is turned on. is connected to the system and Hold down SHIFT and press •...
  • Page 65 Change the speaker output on the • • Resetting the system TV to TV speaker or Audio System. The Control for HDMI function If the system still does not operate does not work properly. properly, reset the system to factory Check the connection with the •...
  • Page 66 The USB device was removed during self-diagnosis function. transfer or erase operation, and may • • Contact your nearest have been damaged. Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service FOLDER FULL facility and give the You cannot transfer onto the USB 5-character service device because the number of number.

  • Page 67: Precautions

    NO DISC Precautions There is no disc in the unit. NO MUSIC When carrying the unit No supported audio files exist in the To avoid damaging the disc playback source. mechanism, perform the following NO VIDEO procedure before carrying the unit. No supported video files exist in the Use the buttons on the unit to playback source.
  • Page 68 • • AC power cord (mains lead) must be • • Do not touch the cabinet if it has been changed only at the qualified service used continuously because the cabinet shop. may have become hot. Do not obstruct the ventilation •...

  • Page 69: Specifications

    Sensitivity 200 mV, impedance when performing communication using 250 kilohms (When guitar mode is BLUETOOTH technology. • • Sony cannot be held liable in any way turned on.) for damages or other loss resulting Outputs from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH HDMI OUT (TV) ARC: technology.
  • Page 70 Disc player section Maximum number of devices to be registered System: 8 devices Compact disc and digital audio Maximum number of simultaneous and video system connection (Multipoint) Laser Diode Properties 3 devices Emission Duration: Continuous Frequency band: Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –...
  • Page 71 AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz SS-M80D Power consumption: MHC-M80D: 390 W Speaker system: MHC-M60D: 290 W 3-way, Bass Reflex MHC-M40D: 120 W Speaker unit: Mid: 80 mm, cone type Tweeters: 50 mm, cone type Woofers: 200 mm, cone type Rated impedance: Mid/Tweeter: 8 ohms...
  • Page 72 Power consumption (at the Power Saving mode): 0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to “OFF” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [OFF].) 2 W* (When “BT STBY” is set to “ON” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to [ON].) Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl.

  • Page 73: Language Code List

    Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353...
  • Page 74 Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379...
  • Page 76 ©2018 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-731-977-17(1)

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