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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _______________
MHC-MG510AV
MHC-MG310AV
MHC-MG110
© 2001 Sony Corporation
4-233-902-12(3)
Serial No. _______________
1
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. _______________... - Page 2 Surround decoder. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol ; are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. ® is a U.S. registered ® partner, Sony ®...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 7 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ... 9 Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic* ... 10 Setting the time ... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
=/1 (power) 2 m (rewind) 6 n N (play) 6 X PAUSE 6 M (fast forward) 6 x (stop) 6 – . (go back) 6 > + (go forward) 6 Z (deck B) 9 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG110 only... -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV 5.1CH wa (30) CD ql (14, 21) CENTER +/– 5 (11) DBFB qd (24) DISPLAY 9 (12, 17, 19) GAME 8 (26, 29) GROOVE qf (24) PLAY MODE 2 (14, 22) PRESET EQ qk (24) PRO LOGIC wf (11, 25) REAR +/–... - Page 6 Remote Control (continued) For MHC-MG110 CD wf (14, 21) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (23, 27) CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (23, 26) DBFB qg (24) DISPLAY wh (12, 17, 19) ENTER 5 (11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28, 34) GAME 7 (26, 29)
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Page 7: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Rear surround speaker (Right)* Front speaker (Right) MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose. * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG510AV only AM loop antenna FM antenna... - Page 8 Hooking up the system (continued) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion Red (3) Black (#) 2 Connect the rear surround speakers. (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks on...
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Page 9: Inserting Two Size Aa (R6) Batteries Into The Remote
• The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 35). • The MHC-MG110 speaker system is not magnetically shielded. Therefore, leave a space of 5 to 10 cm or more when placing the front speakers next to a television. -
Page 10: Setting Up Your Speakers For Dolby Pro Logic
Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) Positioning the speakers Center Front (L) Rear (L) * MHC-MG510AV only Each speaker should face the listening position. Better surround effect will result if all speakers are set at the same distance from the listening position. -
Page 11: Setting The Time
Adjusting the speaker volume of each speaker — Test tone Press PRO LOGIC. “DOLBY PL ON” appears. Press TEST TONE on the remote. The test tone is heard from the speakers in the following order. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Rear t Front (left) t …... -
Page 12: Saving The Power In Standby Mode
Saving the power in standby mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is off. Each time you press the button, the system switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration t Clock display t Power Saving Mode Tips • ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode. - Page 13 CDs. It may damage the unit or the disc. • If you drop a disc into the unit and the CD will not go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony dealer. • When transporting the unit, remove all discs from the unit.
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Page 14: Playing A Cd — Normal Play Shuffle Play/Repeat Play
Playing a CD — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat Play You can play up to 60 CDs continuously. This system lets you play the CD in different play modes. Disc number Track number Press CD to switch the function to CD. When you want to specify the disc for 1 DISC, turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC or DISCt on the remote) until the desired disc number or Disc Memo... -
Page 15: Programing Cd Tracks
Programing CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 tracks from all the CDs in the order you want to play them. Press CD to switch the function to CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM”... -
Page 16: Labeling A Cd
Labeling a CD — Disc Memo You can label up to 60 CDs with titles of up to 20 characters. Whenever you load a labeled CD, the title appears in the display. You can also label CDs using an optional keyboard (see “Labeling titles through the keyboard”... -
Page 17: Using The Cd Display
Checking the Disc Memos 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press – . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly until “NAME CHECK” appears. 4 Press ENTER. 5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc titles stored in the system memory between 01 and 6 Press MENU. -
Page 18: Tuner
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press and hold m or M until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops automatically when the system tunes in a station. -
Page 19: Listening To The Radio
Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 18). Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press – . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. -
Page 20: Tape
Tape Loading a tape You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press Z. Insert a tape in deck A side you want to play/record facing forward. With the side you want to play/record facing forward... -
Page 21: Recording To A Tape
Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a CD, tape or radio. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Recording from a CD Steps (CD Synchro Recording) Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD. -
Page 22: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order
4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to program additional discs or tracks. Press CD SYNCHRO. Deck B stands by to record in the direction of the indication. The CD player pauses for play. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides. -
Page 23: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 19). Press TIMER SET (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote for MHC-MG110). Press – . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly to select “REC SET,”... -
Page 24: Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Reinforcing the bass sound — DBFB You can listen to music with stronger bass tones. Press DBFB* on the remote. “DBFB” appears and the bass is reinforced. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: DBFB NORMAL t DBFB HIGH t DBFB OFF (off) -
Page 25: Selecting The Surround Effect
E THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a large movie theater.* SUR OFF: Turns off the surround mode. * The indicator on the SURROUND button lights For MHC-MG110 Press SURROUND MODE (or SURROUND on the remote) repeatedly to turn the surround mode on or off. -
Page 26: Other Features
(see “Listening to the radio” on page 19). Adjust the volume. Press TIMER SET (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote for MHC-MG110). Press – . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly to select “DAILY SET”, then press ENTER. -
Page 27: Using An Optional Keyboard
Using an Optional Keyboard Setting the keyboard You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). In principle, you may use any IBM*- compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface.** However, not all keyboards are guaranteed to work properly, so we recommend using the KB-10 keyboard. -
Page 28: Operating The System Through The Keyboard
MD deck Make an analog recording from MD onto a tape * VIDEO (MD) for MHC-MG110 or on the remote Do this Connect an optical cable. Connect the audio cords. Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)* repeatedly until “VIDEO”... -
Page 29: Connecting A Video Game Machine
Notes • Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. • If you want to switch back to VIDEO function, perform the operation described in the previous page to switch to VIDEO function. Connecting a video game machine Connect the video output of the video game machine to the VIDEO IN jack, and the audio... -
Page 30: Connecting A Sub Woofer Speaker
Connecting a sub woofer speaker (MHC-MG310AV only) You can connect an optional sub woofer speaker. To sub woofer Connecting a DVD player (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) To the front output To the center output of the DVD player of the DVD player To the rear output of To the woofer output of the DVD player... -
Page 31: Additional Information
• When you move the system, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 32: Troubleshooting
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 6 of “Hooking up... - Page 33 • Select MD function. If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) (for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV) or VIDEO (MD) (for MHC-MG110 or on the remote), switch the function to MD (see “Hooking up the optional A/V components” on page 28).
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Page 34: Messages
• 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 equipments. -
Page 35: Specifications
Specifications Amplifier section MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV/MG110 U.S.A. models: AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. -
Page 36: Mhc-Mg510Av/Mg310Av Only
Output Level –18 dBm Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner... - Page 37 Dimensions (w/h/d) Mass General Power requirements North American model: Australian model: 120 127 Power consumption North American model MHC-MG510AV: MHC-MG310AV: MHC-MG110: Australian model MHC-MG310AV: Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls 120 127 Mass MHC-MG510AV: MHC-MG310AV: MHC-MG110: Supplied accessories: 120 127 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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