Sony MHC-MG310AV Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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- Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 1
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 Serial No MHC-MG510AV MHC-MG310AV MHC-MG110 © 2001 Sony - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 2
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions interface cable recommended in this manual must be used with this Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only This stereo - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 3
Remote Control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote a tape - CD Synchro Recording/ Recording Manually/ Program Edit 21 Timer-recording radio programs Troubleshooting 32 Messages 34 Specifications 35 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 4
12) REAR* qf (25) REC PAUSE/START wh (21,22) REPEAT wg (14) STEREO/MONO wg (19) SURROUND* qa (25) SURROUND MODE 8 (25) TAPE A/B 5 ( , 23, 26) TUNER/BAND 5 (18) VIDEO IN jack wl (29) VIDEO (MD)** 5 (28) VOLUME control qh BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Z (deck A) 1 =/1 (power) 2 m (rewind) 6 n N (play) 6 X PAUSE - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 5
Parts Identification Remote Control For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV 1 234 wf wd 5 ws 6 wa 7 w; 8 ql 9 0 qk qa qj qs qh qd qg qf 5.1CH wa (30) CD ql (14, 21) CENTER +/- 5 (11) - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 6
Remote Control (continued) For MHC-MG110 1 23 4 wh 5 6 wg 7 wf 8 wd 9 0 ws qa wa qs w; qd ql qf qk qg qj qh CD wf (14, 21) CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 (23, 27) - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 7
. Rear surround speaker (Right)* AM loop antenna FM antenna Center surround speaker* Rear surround speaker (Left)* Front speaker (Right) Sub woofer** Front speaker (Left) MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose. * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG510AV only continued 7 - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 8
cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown below. Insert only the stripped portion R L + Red (3) - Black (#) 2 Connect the rear surround speakers. (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) Connect the speaker cords to the SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks on the unit and to the jacks on the rear surround - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 9
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 for about six months. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 10
from the position of the front speakers. Rear (L) Rear (R) * MHC-MG510AV only Each speaker should face the listening position. Better surround effect 10 cm or more away from the left and right of the television. For MHC-MG510AV, place the sub woofer on either side of the television. Place the - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 11
in the following order. Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t Rear t Front (left) t ... 3 From your listening position, press CENTER (+/-) and REAR (+/-) on the remote to adjust the volume until the each volume level becomes the same. 4 Press TEST TONE when you finish adjusting. The test tone - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 12
CDs. 1 Open the front cover by pushing the right edge of the cover. Front cover 2 Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC or DISCt on the remote) until you find the disc slot where you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 13
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. • If you want to remove the disc played, open the front cover. The disc - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 14
disc for 1 DISC, turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC or DISCt on the remote) until the desired disc number or Disc Memo appears. 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly it when you reach the desired CD (or press TDISC or DISCt on the remote). Play repeatedly (Repeat Play) Press REPEAT during play until "REP" or - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 15
to select a CD. To program all the tracks on a CD at once, go to step 5 with "CDAL" displayed. 4 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly until the desired track appears. Disc number Track number Playing time of selected track 5 Press ENTER. The track is programed. The programed track - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 16
the function to CD. 2 Turn DISC ACCESS until the disc number you want to label appears. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Turn DISC ACCESS until the character you want appears. The cursor disappears and the first space for - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 17
. 6 Press ENTER. Erasing all Disc Memos of all discs 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly until "ALL ERASE" appears. 4 Press ENTER. Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or the entire CD - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 18
" (for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly until "MEMORY" appears, then press ENTER. A preset number appears. To tune in a station with a weak signal Press m or M repeatedly in step 2 to tune in the station manually. To set another station - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 19
or > on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the desired preset station. Preset number Frequency To listen to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. For manual tuning, press m or M repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M. Tips • When an FM stereo program has - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 20
rewind Remove the cassette Do this Press x. Press X PAUSE (or X on the remote). Press again to resume play. Press m or M. Press Z. Searching for beginning of track (AMS)* Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly during playback for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 21
7 Recording from a CD (CD Synchro Recording) Recording from a CD/tape/radio manually Load a recordable tape into deck B. Press CD. Press the function button of the to record. Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC or DISCt on the remote) to select the CD you want to record. Insert the CD or tape - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 22
tape. 1 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 2 Press CD. 3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" appears. 4 Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC or DISCt on the remote) to select a CD. To program all the tracks on a CD at once, go to step 6 with "CDAL" displayed. 5 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 23
the preset radio station (see "Listening to the radio" on page 19). 2 Press TIMER SET (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote for MHC-MG110). 3 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly to select "REC SET," then press ENTER. "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. 4 Set the time to start - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 24
sound. The GROOVE setting is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal for video sources (movies, VCDs, etc.). Press GROOVE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF (off) Tip GROOVE and V-GOOVE are - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 25
* The indicator on the SURROUND button lights up. For MHC-MG110 Press SURROUND MODE (or SURROUND on the remote) repeatedly to turn the surround mode on or off. output Stereo sound from the front speakers. REAR Stereo sound from the rear surround speakers. LINK Front speaker stereo sound from - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 26
(see "Listening to the radio" on page 19). 2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press TIMER SET (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote for MHC-MG110). 4 Press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly to select "DAILY SET", then press ENTER. "ON" appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to start - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 27
TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . or > + (or . or > on the remote) repeatedly to select "DAILY", then press ENTER. time. Using an Optional Keyboard Setting the keyboard You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). In principle, you may use any - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 28
system through the keyboard You can operate the system without using the buttons and controls on the unit or on the remote. As the keyboard substitutes for the following functions CD PLAY CD PAUSE CD STOP /VIDEO (MD)* repeatedly until "MD" appears. * VIDEO (MD) for MHC-MG110 or on the remote 28 - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 29
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 - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 30
sub woofer speaker. To sub woofer Connecting a DVD player (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) To the front output To the center the sound of the connected DVD player, press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD) (or 5.1CH on the remote) until "5.1CH" appears. Note You cannot enjoy the 5.1 channel surround sound if you connect a - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 31
further. • The AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified service shop. • The nameplate is located on the rear exterior. On placement 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 - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 32
the instructions of the demagnetizing cassette. Troubleshooting If you have any problem using Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on the remote). • The headphones are connected. • Insert only the TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. • - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 33
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 supplied speakers. The sound comes from the center speaker only (for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only). • The source being played back is monaural. - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 34
Troubleshooting N (or N on the remote) or Z, there is a Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipments. A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo. • Press STEREO/MONO so that "STEREO" appears. If other troubles - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 35
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 - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 36
Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range Antenna Antenna terminals North American model: Australian model kg net per speaker SS-MG110 for MHC-MG110: Speaker system Speaker units - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 37
: MHC-MG110: Australian model MHC-MG310AV: 220 watts 200 watts 150 watts 200 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls Approx. 280 × 383 × 480 mm Mass MHC-MG510AV: Approx. 11.5 kg MHC-MG310AV: Approx. 11.3 kg MHC-MG110: Approx. 10.9 kg Supplied accessories: Remote - Sony MHC-MG310AV | Operating Instructions (primary manual) - Page 38
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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-233-902-
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MHC-MG510AV
MHC-MG310AV
MHC-MG110
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. _______________
Serial No. _______________
© 2001 Sony Corporation