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Sony MHC-V909AV Operating Instructions Manual

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3-860-316-11(1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-V909AV
©1997 by Sony Corporation
01/00-01_MHC-V909AV.11E
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98.11.9, 11:44 AM
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SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11(1)

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  • Page 1 3-860-316-11(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-V909AV ©1997 by Sony Corporation 01/00-01_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:44 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11(1)
  • Page 2 VIDEO CDs without PBC functions. Moreover, you can play high or standard quality still picture. * PBC = PlayBack Control 02/02-03_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:44 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ........65 Playing CD tracks in random order ..Glossary ..........67 ............43 Index ........back cover Programming CD tracks ..... 44 Playing CDs without interruption ..45 02/02-03_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:44 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Do the following procedure 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Right Left surround speaker surround speaker Center surround speaker Right front speaker Left front speaker 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 5 Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally. AM loop antenna Insert only the stripped portion. Red (‘) Black (’) continued 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 6 Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC. Picture recorded in the PAL color system will be stretched vertically and will be displayed with the upper and lower parts of the picture cut off. 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 7 Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 8: Positioning The Speakers

    Place the rear speakers facing each Center speaker Front other at about 60 to 90 cm above Front speaker speaker your listening position. Rear speaker 45° Rear Rear 60 to 90cm speaker speaker 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 9 Press T.TONE ON/OFF when you are done adjusting. The test tone is turned off. If you turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote) all the speaker volumes change. 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 10: Step 3: Setting The Time

    Turn the jog dial to set the hour. The clock is on a 12-hour system. Press ENTER/NEXT. The minute indication flashes. Turn the jog dial to set the minute. Press ENTER/NEXT. The clock starts working. 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 11: Step 4: Presetting Radio Stations

    To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. The preset stations are retained for half a day even if you unplug the power cord or a power failure occurs. 03/04-11_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 12: Connecting Optional Av Components

    When you record from a VIDEO CD to an MD deck, connect an optional audio cable to the audio output. (See “Connecting an MD deck for analog recording.”) 04/12-14_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 13 VCR using an of the VCR using a optional audio cable video cable Note If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO,” switch to “MD” (see “Note” on page 12). 04/12-14_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 14 If you connect an outdoor antenna, ground from y terminal with the screw clamp. To prevent a gas explosion, do not connect the ground wire to a gas pipe. 04/12-14_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:45 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 15: Basic Operations

    DISCS Disc tray number Playing time TV POWER VOLUME TV VOL +/– ALL 1DISCS TV CH +/– Track number D.SKIP SELECT CD ( PREV– / NEXT+ VOL +/– continued 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 16 There may be some disturbance in the video image. Only for VIDEO CDs without PBC functions (Ver 1.1). This function cannot be used during menu playback of a VIDEO CD with the PBC functions (Ver 2.0). 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 17: Playing A Cd

    Playing time Disc tray number DISC SKIP 1/ALL jog dial VOLUME VOLUME ALL 1DISCS EX-CHANGE DISCS Track number D.SKIP SELECT CD ( VOL +/– continued 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 18: Recording A Cd/Video Cd

    • When a disc tray is selected or the CD placed on that tray is playing, the DISC 1~3 button for the respective tray lights green. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 19 (for front side) lights up. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select a (or RELAY) to record on both sides. Press ∏ PAUSE on deck B. Recording starts. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 20: Listening To The Radio

    TUNED STEREO VOLUME POWER PRESET Do this Turn off the radio Press POWER. TUNER/ Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press BAND VOL +/– on the remote). VOL +/– 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 21 “MONO” appears in the display. There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will improve. Press the button again to restore the stereo effect. • To improve broadcast reception, reorient the supplied antennas. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 22: Recording From The Radio

    Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select a (or RELAY) to record on both sides. TUNER/ BAND Press ∏ PAUSE on deck B. Recording starts. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 23 “DOLBY NR B” appears after pressing r REC. • If noise is heard while recording from the radio, move the respective antenna to reduce the noise. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 24: Playing A Tape

    ‚ while DECK B œ playing the reverse side. Remove the cassette Press §. Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). VOL +/– 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 25 DOLBY NR on the remote so that “DOLBY NR B” appears. • When dubbing tapes originally recorded with Dolby NR B, the dubbed tape is automatically played with Dolby NR B. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 26: Recording From A Tape

    Press HIGH SPEED DUBBING. Deck B stands by for recording. Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select A to record on one side. Select a (or RELAY) to record on both sides. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 27: Singing Along: Karaoke

    Every time you press the button, the display changes as follows: KARAOKE PON n MPX R n MPX L Effect (or P FILE) name N or “EFFECT ON (OFF)” 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 28 Press KEY CONTROL n/˜. You can adjust the key higher or lower in 13 halftone steps (˜ 3.0 ⁄ n 3.0). To cancel the echoing Turn ECHO LEVEL to 0. 05/15-28_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:46 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 29: The Video Cd/Cd Player

    Go back to a previous Press RETURN (or menu ˆ RETURN on the remote). D.SKIP Numerical buttons ˆ RETURN >10 SELECT CD ( PREV –/ OFF/ON NEXT + continued 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 30 • The CD player will stop playing in the following cases: – When you press PBC OFF/ON on the remote during playback. – When you press PLAY MODE during playback. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 31: Checking The Remaining Time

    Remaining time of the current CD (1 DISC mode) or “PLAY” display (ALL DISCS mode) Clock display (for a few seconds) Effect (or P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON (OFF)” 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 32: Using The On-Screen Display

    • During stop mode in Program Play 1 Operating status Display is the same as ON SCREEN 1. “PLAY” when you start playback “STOP” when you stop playback “PAUSE” when you pause playback 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 33 (etc.), be sure to 3 “ACTIVE”, “COMET”, or no display select ON SCREEN OFF. Otherwise, the display 4 Indicates the current track information will also be recorded on the video tape. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 34: Locating A Specific Part Of A Disc

    To enter scene number 103: Press 1 m 10/0 m 3. The selected scene number appears on the TV screen. Selected scene number SCENE 103 (1-312) 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 35 The selected index number appears on the TV screen. Selected index number V - index 2 Press SELECT CD (. Playback starts from the selected index. To stop playback Press p. continued 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 36 Stop playback and press PBC OFF/ON on the remote repeatedly until the AUTO PBC indicator goes off before step 1. Note Playback may not start from the exact time you selected depending on the CD. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 37 Shuffle or Program Play. Press the numerical buttons (1 – 10/0) to select the track you want. To stop playback Press p. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 38 Current track number TRACK 1 DIGEST Press the numerical buttons to select the section you want. Playback starts from a point near the selected frame. To stop playback Press p. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 39: Playing A Video Cd From Where It Was Last Stopped

    – Pressing DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D. SKIP SELECT on the remote) CD ( – Unplugging the power cord – Switching the play mode – Pressing p during stop mode 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 40: Reducing Distortion Of The Picture With Advanced Dnr

    DNR NORMAL DNR HIGH DNR OFF To reduce the block noise more effectively, select “DNR HIGH”. To cancel advanced DNR Press DNR repeatedly until “DNR OFF” appears. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 41: Setting The Sharpness

    Press ACTIVE/COMET repeatedly until Notes “EFFECT OFF” appears. When you turn the system off, “EFFECT OFF” is selected automatically. Notes When you turn the system off, “EFFECT OFF” is selected automatically. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 42: Playing Cd Tracks Repeatedly

    * You can’t repeat a single track during Shuffle Play and Program Play. To cancel Repeat Play Press REPEAT so “REPEAT” or “REPEAT 1” disappears from the display. 1/ALL DISCS REPEAT 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 43: Playing Cd Tracks In Random Order

    “ALL DISCS” shuffles all the CDs in the player. “1 DISC” shuffles the CD whose DISC indicator is green. Press ·∏. “J” appears, then all the tracks play in random order. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 44: Programming Cd Tracks

    CLEAR FUNCTION All the tracks play in the order you SELECT selected. CHECK To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM” or “SHUFFLE” disappears from the display. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 45: Playing Cds Without Interruption

    – the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes. Press CD NON-STOP so the indicator on the button lights up. Press ·∏. To cancel Non-Stop Play Press CD NON-STOP repeatedly until “NON-STOP OFF” appears in the display. 06/29-45_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 46: The Tape Deck

    • When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low- DOLBY level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR on the remote so that “DOLBY NR B” appears after pressing r REC. FUNCTION 07/46-48_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 47: Recording A Cd By Specifying Track Order

    Press P on the remote to insert a pause at the end of side A. EDIT CHECK “P” appears in the display and the total playing time resets to “0.00” in the display. continued 07/46-48_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 48 When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR on the remote so that “DOLBY NR B” appears after pressing CD SYNCHRO. 07/46-48_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:47 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 49: Dj Effects

    (or press MUSIC MENU “ or ” while LOOP on the remote) to select different loop holding FLASH on the remote) to select lengths (LOOP 1~20). different flash lengths (FLASH 1~20). continued 08/49-50_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:48 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 50: Waving The Equalizer

    Press and hold WAVE to start the Wave function, and release to resume normal listening. To adjust the wave length Turn the jog dial while holding WAVE to select a different wave length (WAVE 1~10). 08/49-50_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:48 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 51: Sound Adjustment

    Press GROOVE. The volume switches to power mode, DBFB is automatically set to full strength, the equalizer curve changes, and the “GROOVE” button lights up. Press GROOVE again to return to the previous volume. 09/51-56_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:48 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 52: Selecting The Surround Menu

    Press DSP LEVEL on the remote repeatedly to choose the level you want. Every time you press the button, the indication changes as follows: DSP LEVEL 1nDSP LEVEL 2nDSP LEVEL3 DSP MODE DSP LEVEL 09/51-56_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:48 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 53: Enjoying The Dolby Pro Logic Surround Sound

    • When recording the sound, be sure to turn the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound off. MUSIC MENU ON/OFF continued 09/51-56_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:48 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 54 Press EFFECT ON/OFF repeatedly (or MUSIC MENU ON/OFF on the remote) so that “EFFECT OFF” appears in the display. Spectrum analyzer pattern 2 VOLUME Spectrum analyzer pattern 3 VOLUME Graphic equalizer curve VOLUME 09/51-56_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 55: Adjusting The Audio Emphasis

    POWER Select the audio emphasis you want for your basic sound (see “Selecting the audio emphasis”). Press HIGH FREQUENCY or LOW FREQUENCY repeatedly to select a frequency band. VOLUME 09/51-56_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 56: Making A Personal Audio Emphasis File

    * If you use the remote to call up the personal file, you cannot use the jog dial. To use the jog dial, first press P FILE. MUSIC MENU MUSIC MENU “/” 09/51-56_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 57: Other Features

    Press r REC. Press ∏ PAUSE. Press ·∏ to start playing the CD player (or ª/· on deck A). Playback starts. Start singing along with the music. 10/57-60_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 58: Falling Asleep To Music

    “SET (DAILY 1)” appears. To change the time to turn off Select the time you want by pressing SLEEP. To cancel the Sleep Timer function Press SLEEP repeatedly until “OFF” appears. 10/57-60_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 59 TUNER ˜ CD PLAY ˜ TAPE PLAY Press ENTER/NEXT. The start time, followed by the stop time and the music source, appears, then the original display appears. Turn off the power. 10/57-60_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 60: Timer-Recording Radio Programs

    • If the power is on at the preset time, the recording press ENTER/NEXT. will not be made. “ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. VOLUME 10/57-60_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 61: Additional Information

    LPs. •Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. continued 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting

    There is severe hum or noise. •A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:49 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 63 There is no sound from the center speaker. •You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold 0 to return. •Set the CENTER LEVEL to the appropriate level. continued 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:50 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 64 “STEREO” flashes in the display. •Adjust the antenna. •The signal strength is too weak. Connect the external antenna. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. •Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO” appears. 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:50 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    8 to 16 ohms. REAR SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 ohms. CENTER SURROUND SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 ohms. SUPER WOOFER: voltage 1 V impedance 1 kilohms continued 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:50 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...
  • Page 66 (2) FM lead antenna (1) Speaker cords (5) Video cord (1) Front speaker pads (8) Center speaker pads (4) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:50 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 67: Glossary

    PBC indicator lights up. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on disc. Each track is assigned a track number to help you locate the track you want. 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:50 AM Actual page number: SONY MHC-V909AV (E) 3-860-316-11...

  • Page 68: Index

    VIDEO CD/CD player 15, optional speakers 13 Protecting recordings 61 17, 29 the antennas 5, 14 the power 6 W, X, Y, Z the system 4 Wake-up timer 58 Wave 50 Sony Corporation Printed in Indonesia 11/61-68_MHC-V909AV.11E 98.11.9, 11:50 AM...

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