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Mini HI-FI
Component System
Operating Instructions
MHC-EX990/EX880/EX660
4-422-251-11(1)
Getting Started
Disc
Tuner
USB Device
Other Operations
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 4-422-251-11(1) Mini HI-FI Getting Started Component System Disc Tuner Operating Instructions USB Device Other Operations Additional Information MHC-EX990/EX880/EX660...
  • Page 2 WARNING • “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do are registered trademarks of Sony not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Corporation. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls ..4 Other Operations Adjusting the sound ....16 Getting Started Using the timers ......16 Hooking up the system Changing the display....17 securely ........7 Changing the illumination Setting the clock......8 brightness ........17 Using optional equipment ..
  • Page 4: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit - Front view - Top view...
  • Page 5 Remote control RM-SCU37B +/– (select folder) Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device. m/M (rewind/fast forward) Hold down to find a point in a track or file during playback. BAND Remote control: T/t Select the menu items. Unit: l/L Remote control: ./>...
  • Page 6 Unit: NX (play/pause) TUNER MEMORY (page 11) Remote control: N (play), Preset the radio station. X (pause) Start or pause playback. PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE To resume playback of the USB device, Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD, press NX or N. MP3 disc or a USB device (page 9, 10, 14, x (stop) 15).
  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Hooking up the system securely * Subwoofer for MHC-EX990 only. A Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas. Keep the antennas away from the speaker AM loop antenna cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
  • Page 8: Setting The Clock

    B Speakers Setting the clock Example: You cannot set the clock in Power Saving White Mode. Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. If “PLAY SET” appears in the display Notes panel, press ./> repeatedly to • Be sure to use only the supplied speakers. select “CLOCK”, then press •...
  • Page 9: Disc

    Disc Using play mode Playing an AUDIO CD/ Playing in original order (Normal Play) MP3 disc Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when Press CD. playback is stopped. • (blank): a disc Press Z on the unit to open the • FLDR*: all MP3 files in the folder on disc tray.
  • Page 10: Program Play

    To cancel Program Play Creating your own program When playback is stopped, press PLAY (Program Play) MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappear from the display panel. You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played To delete the last step from the back.
  • Page 11: Tuner

    Press DISPLAY to display the clock Tuner or demo. Hold down TUNING + on the unit, Listening to the radio then press "/1 on the unit. “9K STEP” or “10K STEP” appears in Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly the display panel. When you change the interval, all the to select FM or AM band.
  • Page 12: Receiving Rds Broadcasts

    RDS features, such as Program Service name display. RDS is available only for For customers in Russia: FM stations.* <http://support.sony-europe.com/> For customers in Latin America: * Not all FM stations provide RDS service, nor <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> do they provide the same type of services. If...
  • Page 13: Transferring Music From A Disc

    Connect a USB device to the Transferring music port on the unit. from a disc Press USB. Press OPTIONS on the unit when You can transfer music from a disc playback is stopped. (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB device.
  • Page 14 Folders and files are generated within any For CD SYNC Transferring: of the transfer mode-oriented folders as To transfer only your favourite tracks follows. or MP3 files, create your own program CD SYNC Transferring* beforehand (page 10). To transfer MP3 files in a specific Transferring Folder name File name...
  • Page 15: Playing A File

    Using play mode Playing a file Playing in original order (Normal The audio formats that can be played back Play) by this system are as follows: – MP3: file extension “.mp3” Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when – WMA: file extension “.wma” playback is stopped.
  • Page 16: Other Operations

    To cancel, select “FLAT”. To start from a specific track or file, To turn on the subwoofer create your own program (page 10). (MHC-EX990 only) Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. Press OPTIONS on the unit. Press ./> repeatedly to Press ./> repeatedly to select “PLAY SET”, then press...
  • Page 17: Changing The Display

    To cancel the timer Changing the Press CLOCK/TIMER SELECT, press ./> repeatedly to select “OFF”, illumination brightness then press ENTER. Notes Do this • The system turns on before the preset time. If the system is turned on at the preset time or if Change the Press OPTIONS on the “STANDBY”...
  • Page 18: Using Optional Equipment

    Using optional Deactivating the equipment buttons on the unit (Child Lock) Connect an optional audio/video You can deactivate the buttons on the unit equipment to the DVD/PC IN L/R (except "/1) for preventing jacks on the unit using an audio misoperation, such as child mischief.
  • Page 19: Additional Information

    Note on DualDiscs Additional Information A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on Playable discs one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio • AUDIO CD material side does not conform to the •...
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    If the problem persist, consult your • Turn off surrounding electrical nearest Sony dealer. equipment. Note that if the service personnel changes The timer does not function. some parts during repair, these parts may •...
  • Page 21 USB device may be The disc tray does not open and broken. Refer to operating instructions “LOCKED” appears. of the USB device on how to deal with • Contact your Sony dealer or local this problem. authorized Sony service facility. Continued...
  • Page 22 – The memory capacity is excessive. Audio file cannot be played back. – The internal memory is fragmented. • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be Thus, Sony recommends following played back. guidelines. • Some AAC files may not be played back –...
  • Page 23: Messages

    • Connect a commercially available NOT USED external antenna. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the You have pressed a button those operation is not allowed or invalid at this time. supplied AM antenna has come off from the plastic stand.
  • Page 24: Precautions

    USB device PUSH STOP You tried to perform an operation that can DATA ERROR be performed only when the playback is You tried to play back a file that is not stopped. playable. READING DEVICE ERROR The system is reading information of the The USB device could not be recognized USB device.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz • AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop. MHC-EX990 Front Speaker: On placement • Do not place the system in an inclined Power output (rated):...
  • Page 26 Speakers Supported bit rate: Front Speaker MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR SS-EX990Z for MHC-EX990 WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps SS-EX880Z for MHC-EX880 AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps SS-EX660Z for MHC-EX660 Sampling frequencies:...
  • Page 27 Power consumption MHC-EX990: 115 W MHC-EX880: 85 W MHC-EX660: 65 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers) (Approx.) MHC-EX990/EX880: 240 mm × 315 mm × 382 mm MHC-EX660: 240 mm × 315 mm × 347.8 mm Mass (excl. speakers) (Approx.) MHC-EX990: 4.25 kg MHC-EX880: 4.18 kg...
  • Page 28 ©2012 Sony Corporation Printed in China...

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