Sony 3-289-450-45(1) Stereo Receiver User Manual
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1. FM lead antenna Extend it horizontally AM loop antenna Right speaker High freq Power Connect the power cord to a wall socket Right speaker If the plug does not fit the wall socket detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor Low freq Wall socket lt 44 exterior integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Antennas Finda location and an orientation that provide good reception and then set up the antenna Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan2. Presetting radio stations You can preset your favorite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number 1 Tune in the desired station See Listening to the radio 2 Press TUNER MEMORY 25 Preset number ae NAc pA IL 1 wnest IE PELE SE lt i gt 2 3 3 Press or TUNING on the unit 2 repeatedly to select your desired preset number If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number the station is replaced by the new stations 4 Press 20 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs 6 To call up a preset radio station press TUNING MODE 15 repeatedly until PRESET appears and then press or TUNING on the unit 2 repeatedly to select the desired preset number 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 This function works even if the clock is not set Press SLEEP 27 repeatedly If you select AUTO the system automatically turns off after the current disc stops or in 100 minutes
3. Play Timer You can wake up to CD or tuner at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock 1 Prepare the sound source Press VOLUME or turn VOLUME on the unit 16 to adjust the volume To start from a specific CD track or MP3 file create your own CD program Press TIMER MENU 19 Press 24 repeatedly to select PLAY SET then press 20 ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start playback Press 24 repeatedly to set the hour then press 20 The minute indication flashes Use the procedure above to set the minutes 5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playback 6 Select the sound source Press 24 repeatedly until the sound source you want appears and then press 20 The display shows the timer settings 7 Press 1 T to turn off the system If the system is on at the preset time the Play Timer will not play To activate or check the timer again 1 Press TIMER MENU 19 SELECT flashes Press 20 Press 24 repeatedly to select PLAY SEL and then press 20 To cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure as above until OFF appears in step 3 and then press 2Q To change the setting Start over from
4. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Subwoofer MHC EC98P only Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction Also position the subwoofer on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur at least a few centimeters away from the wall away from the center of the room or place a bookshelf against a wall to avoid generating a standing wave ANTENNA al Speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of
5. Level 1 Level 2 Joliet CD R CD RW recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session CD R CD RW of poor recording quality CD R CD RW that have scratches or are dirty or CD R CD RW recorded with an incompatible recording device CD R CD RW which is finalized incorrectly Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 files Discs of non standard shape for example heart square star Discs that have adhesive tape paper or sticker attached to them Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched Notes on discs Before playing wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine thinner or commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Completely disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall socket mains if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time When unplugging the unit always grip the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any s
6. away from the TV Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzine or alcohol Main unit Amplifier section MHC EC98P The following are measured at AC 240V 50 60Hz Front Speaker Power output rated Low channel 55 W 55 W at 8 Q 1 kHz 1 THD High channel 55 W 55 W at 8 O 8 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference Low channel 75 W 75 W per channel at 8 Q 1 kHz 10 THD High channel 75 W 75 W per channel at 8 Q 8 kHz 10 THD Subwoofer RMS output power reference 130 W at 4 Q 80 Hz 10 THD MHC EC78Pi Power output rated Low channel 50 W 50 W at 8 O 1 kHz 1 THD High channel 50 W 50 W at 8 Q 8 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference Low channel 70 W 70 W per channel at 8 Q 1 kHz 10 THD High channel 70 W 70 W per channel at 8 Q 8 kHz 10 THD Inputs AUDIO IN stereo mini jack Sensitivity 800 mV impedance 22 kilohms Outputs PHONES stereo mini jack Accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 Q or more SPEAKER impedance 80 SUBWOOFER OUT MHC EC98P only impedance 40 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser A 770 810 nm Emission duration continuous Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 88
7. dB Tuner section EM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner Antenna FM lead antenna AM loop antenna FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Australian model 531 1 710 kHz with 9 kHz tuning interval 530 1 710 kHz with 10 kHz tuning interval The UK model 531 1 602 kHz with 9 kHz tuning interval Intermediate frequency 450 kHz Speaker Front Speaker SS EC78S for MHC EC98P EC78Pi Speaker system 3 way 3 Drivers speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer 13 cm cone type Woofer 13 cm cone type Tweeter 4 cm horn type Rated impedance High frequency 8 ohms Low frequency 8 ohms Dimensions Approx 220 x 350 x 220 mm w h d Mass Approx 3 5 kg Subwoofer SS WG985 for MHC EC98P only Speaker system Subwoofer speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer 20 cm cone type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions Approx 280 x 306 x 310 mm w h d Mass Approx 5 6 kg General Power requirements Australian model AC 230 240 V 50 60 Hz The UK model AC 230 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption MHC EC98P 220 W MHC EC78Pi 160 W 0 5 W in Power Saving Mode Dimensions w h d excl speakers MHC EC98P Approx 200 x 306 x 430 mm MHC EC78Pi Approx 200 x 306 x 415 mm Mass excl speakers MHC EC98P Approx 7 0 kg MHC EC78Pi Approx 6 1 kg Supplied accessories Remot
8. first matching the polarities shown below Notes on using the remote With normal use the batteries should last for about six months 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 Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like To set the clock 1 Turn on the system Press I on standby T to turn on the system 2 Select the clock set mode Press TIMER MENU 19 The hour indication flashes If PLAY SET flashes press 24 repeatedly to select CLOCK and then press enter 20 3 Set the time Press 24 repeatedly to set the hour then press enter 20 The minute indication flashes Use the same procedure to set the minutes Note The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or ifa power failure occurs To turn on the subwoofer MHC EC98P only Press SUBWOOFER ON OFF 17 on the unit until SUBWOOFER appears The volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers Playing a CD MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function Press FUNCTION or FUNCTION on the unit 5 repeatedly 2 Placea disc Press amp open close 8 o
9. not function Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor 3 on the unit and position the unit away from fluorescent lights Point the remote at the system s sensor Move the remote closer to the system CD MP3 player The sound skips or the disc will not play Wipe the disc clean and replace it Move the system to a location away from vibration for example on top of a stable stand Move the speakers away from the system or place them on separate stands At high volume speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Play does not start from the first track Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE 15 repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear Starting playback takes more time than usual The following discs take a longer time to start playback a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure a disc recorded in multisession mode 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 Tuner Severe hum or noise or stations cannot be received TUNED or ST flashes on the display Connect the antenna properly Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception and then set up the antenna again Keep
10. the disc shuffle play SHUF for all discs shuffle 1 DISC SHUP for one disc shuffle or SHUF for folder shuffle or program play PGM When playing a CD DA disc operation as 1 DISC SHUF Play SHUF Play performs the same Notes on Repeat Play e All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times You cannot select REP and SHUF all discs shuffle at the same time REP 1 indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it Notes on playing MP3 discs Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of MP3 Tf there are files on the disc that have the MP3 file extension but that are not MP3 files the unit may produce noise or may malfunction The maximum number of folders is 150 including the root folder MP3 files is 255 MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300 folder levels the tree structure of files is 8 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding writing software recording device and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not
11. SONY Mini HI FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC EC98P EC78Pi COMPACT DIGITAL AUDIO 2008 Sony Corporation To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Printed in China To prevent fire do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with news papers table cloths curtains etc And don t place lighted candles on the apparatus To prevent fire or shock hazard do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Hooking up the system securely Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems 3 294 663 11 2 This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health w
12. e Commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 FM lead AM loop antenna 1 Speaker pads MHC EC98P 8 and for SS WG98 Subwoofer 4 MHC EC78Pi 8 TDM iP10 M MHC EC78Pi only 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Standby power consumption 0 5 W Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets
13. e buttons on the remote to create your own program 1 Press FUNCTION or FUNCTION on the unit 5 repeatedly to select the CD function Press PLAY MODE 15 repeatedly until PGM appears while the player is stopped Press DISC SKIP 13 to select a disc 4 Press Ed BP I or KK AA on the unit 2 repeatedly until the desired track number appears N w When programming MP3 files press J 7 repeatedly to select the desired folder and then select the desired file Selected track or file number PG Vv ge ee byl l i M I l ES lt i lt q 4 Total playing time of the selected track Press 20 to add the track or file to the program 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to program additional tracks or files up to a total of 25 tracks or files 7 To play your program of tracks or files press B 4 The program remains available until you open the disc tray To play the same program again select the CD function and then press B 4 To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE 15 repeatedly until PGM disappears while the player is stopped To delete the last track or file of the program Press CLEAR 18 while the player is stopped To view program information such as total track number of the program Press DISPLAY 6 repeatedly
14. hich could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems Pb This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human http www sony net This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT When carrying this system 1 Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism 2 Press FUNCTION or FUNCTION on the unit 5 repeatedly to select the CD function 3 Hold down B 4 and 1 4 on the unit until STANDBY appears 4 After LOCK appears unplug the power cord
15. mode See below system is turned off For example you can view CD MP3 disc information such as track or file number during normal play track or file name JJ during normal play artist name during normal play album or folder name during normal play total playing time while the player is stopped The system offers the following display modes Display mode When the system is off Power Saving The display is turned off to conserve Mode power The timer and clock continue to operate Clock The clock is displayed You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after eight seconds Notes on the display information Characters that cannot be displayed appear as _ The following are not displayed total playing time for an MP3 disc remaining playing time for an MP3 file The following are not displayed correctly elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR variable bit rate folder and file names that do not follow either ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The following are displayed total playing time for a CD DA disc when the play mode is 1 DISC remaining playing time for a track ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used ID3 version 2 tag information displa
16. n on the system 2 Press W 4 FUNCTION 5 and I C 1 at the same time All user configured settings such as preset radio stations timer and the clock are deleted Messages CANNOT LOCK The system cannot be locked after you have done the procedure of When carrying this system COMPLETE The preset operation ended normally FULL You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files steps LOCKED The disc tray does not open Contact your nearest Sony dealer NO DISC There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played NO STEP All of the programmed tracks have been erased OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing PP 2 during playback or pause PUSH STOP You pressed PLAY MODE 5 during playback PROTECT The following causes can be considered Speaker cords may be short circuited The ventilation holes may be blocked See If PROTECT appears on the display to check what to do if this message appears READING The system is reading information from the disc Some buttons are not available TIME NG The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time 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 IS09660
17. n the unit and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray To place additional discs slide the disc tray with your finger as shown below To close the disc tray press amp open close 8 on the unit Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger as this may damage the unit 3 Selecta disc If the discs are currently stopped press DISC SKIP 13 To change discs while in other functions press DISC 1 3 9 on the unit 4 Start playback Press B play 4 To exchange other discs during playback press EX CHANGE 13 on the unit To Press Pause playback HE pause 4 To resume play press the button again E stop 4 Stop playback Select a folder on an MP3 disc N select folder Select a track or file lt B gt go back go forward or KKI on the unit 2 Hold down lt P gt rewind fast Find a point in a track or file forward 2 during playback and release the button at the desired point Select Repeat Play REPEAT 26 repeatedly until REP or REP 1 appears To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE 15 repeatedly while the player is stopped You can select normal play no display for all discs or 1 DISC for a disc or E for all MP3 files in the folder on
18. olid object or liquid get into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot cold dusty dirty or humid or lacking adequate ventilation or subject to vibration direct sunlight or a bright light Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated for example with wax oil polish as staining or discoloration of the surface may result e If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD player and cause the system to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates On heat buildup Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot Do not obstruct the ventilation holes On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted In this situation turn off the TV wait 15 to 30 minutes and turn it back on If there is no improvement move the speakers far
19. play at all Notes on playing multisession discs If the disc begins with a CD DA or MP3 session it is recognized as a CD DA or MP3 disc and playback continues until another session is encountered e A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD DA audio disc Listening to the radio 1 Select TUNER FM or TUNER AM Press FUNCTION or FUNCTION on the unit repeatedly a 2 Select the tuning mode Press TUNING MODE 15 repeatedly until AUTO appears 3 Tune in the desired station Press or TUNING on the unit 2 Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in and then TUNED and ST for stereo programs appear TUNED st J To stop automatic scanning Press W stop 4 To tune in a station with a weak signal If TUNED does not appear and the scanning does not stop press TUNING MODE 15 repeatedly until MANUAL appears and then press or TUNING on the unit 2 repeatedly to tune in the desired station To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE 26 repeatedly until MONO appears to turn off stereo reception Changing the display To Press Change DISPLAY 6 repeatedly when the information on system is turned on the display Change Display DISPLAY 6 repeatedly when the
20. step 1 Tip The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the issue persists contact your nearest Sony dealer If PROTECT appears on the display Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items after PROTECT disappears Are the and speaker cords short circuited Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or 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 General The system does not turn on Is the power cord plugged in There is no sound Are the and speaker cords short circuited Are you using only the supplied speakers Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the top or back of the system Sound comes from one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Connect only the supplied speakers Severe hum or noise Move the system away from sources of noise Connect the system to a different wall socket Install a noise filter available separately to the power cord The remote does
21. the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise Turn off nearby electrical equipment To change the AM tuning interval The AM tuning interval is factory preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning interval 1 Tune in any AM station and then turn off the system 2 Press DISPLAY 6 to display the clock 3 While holding down TUNING 2 press 1 All the AM preset stations are erased To reset the interval to the factory preset repeat the procedure To improve tuner reception Turn off CD player power by using the CD power management function By default CD power is turned on 1 Press FUNCTION or FUNCTION on the unit 5 repeatedly to select the CD function Press 1 T to turn off the system After STANDBY stops flashing press DISPLAY 6 to display the clock and then press I T while holding down W 4 CD POWER OFF appears With CD player power turned off disc access time is increased To turn on CD player power repeat the procedure until CD POWER ON appears To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly reset the system to factory settings Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory default settings 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord and then tur
22. the front speakers Shoo and subwoofer to prevent slipping TA Speakers Insert only the stripped portion Subwoofer of the cord MHC EC98P only Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack with the subwoofer cable SPEAK won OURS y Solid Blue Solid Gray Q Solid Red a Solid Black gt Left speaker Low freq Front speakers 4 pads for each speaker DL me Subwoofer 4 pads MHC EC98P only y gt Left speaker High freq lola Adjusting the sound To adjust the volume Press VOLUME or turn the VOLUME control on the unit 16 To add a sound effect To Press Generate a more dynamic DSGX 14 on the unit sound Dynamic Sound Generator X tra Set the sound effect EQ 14 FS les oo 6 a7 m 26 18 15 14 25 119 24 20 3 21 2 15 3 4 16 5 4 122 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 Before using the system To use the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid 22 and insert the two R6 size AA batteries supplied side
23. y has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 and symbols lt gt _ Using optional audio components To connect an optional headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack 12 on the unit To connect an optional component Connect additional audio source components to the AUDIO IN jack 11 on the unit using an analog audio cord not supplied Turn down the volume on the system and then select the AUDIO IN function To connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the DMPORT 10 on the unit You need to connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to an optional audio device portable audio player etc Notes on DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptors vary in each area Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to from the DMPORT 10 while the system is on When using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor that has video output function connect the adaptor directly to the TV For details about the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor refer to the operating instructions supplied with your DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor Other Operations Creating your own CD program Program Play Us
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