Sony MHC-EC50 Operating Instructions - Page 1

Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions 2-639-174-12(1) GB Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No Serial No MHC-EC50 © 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. And do not place lighted candles on the apparatus. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Except for customers in the U.S.A. and Canada This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This marking is located on the rear exterior. For customers in the U.S.A. Hooking up the system securely Antennas Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords to avoid picking up noise. FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) AM loop antenna Power For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local power line voltage. Connect the power cord to a wall socket. If the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for models equipped with an adaptor). Right speaker This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance. WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) 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, which 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. Applicable accessories: Remote commander U.S.A., Canadian and Australian models only ENERGY STAR® is a U.S. registered mark. As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. 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. When carrying this system 1 Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism. 2 Hold down CD  (play/pause) on the unit, and press  until "STANDBY" appears. 3 After "LOCK" appears, unplug the power cord. Insert only the stripped portion of the cord. Solid (Red/) Solid (Black/) Left speaker Speakers Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to prevent slipping. Basic Operations Before using the system To use the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (not supplied),  side 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. To set the clock 1 Turn on the system. Press  (power) . 2 Select the clock set mode. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET  on the remote. If the current mode appears on the display, press on the remote repeatedly to select "CLOCK," and then press ENTER  on the remote. 3 Set the time. Press on the remote repeatedly to set the hour, and then press ENTER  on the remote. Use the same procedure to set the minutes. The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. Selecting a music source Press the following buttons (or press FUNCTION  repeatedly). To select CD Tuner Tape Component* (connected using an audio cord) Press CD  on the remote. TUNER/BAND . TAPE  on the remote. FUNCTION  repeatedly until "AUDIO IN" appears. * If the component has the AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) or BASS BOOST function, turn off the function to avoid distorted sound from the speakers. Adjusting the sound To adjust the volume Press VOLUME +/- on the remote (or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) . To add a sound effect To Generate a more dynamic sound (Dynamic Sound Generator X-tra) Set the sound effect Press DSGX  on the unit. EQ . Playing a CD/MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function. Press CD on the remote (or FUNCTION repeatedly) . 2 Place a disc. Press  (eject)  on 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   on the unit. Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may damage the unit. 3 Select a disc. If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP on the remote (or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) . To change discs while in other functions, press DISC 1 - 3  on the unit. 4 Start playback. Press  (play)  (or CD  (play/pause)  on the unit). To exchange other discs during playback, press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE  on the unit. To Press Pause playback  (pause)  on the remote (or CD   on the unit). To resume play, press it again. Stop playback  (stop) . Select a folder on an MP3 disc +/- . Select a track or file  (go back/go forward) on the remote (  on the unit) . Find a point in a track or file Hold down / (rewind/fast forward)  during playback, and release it at the desired point. Select Repeat Play REPEAT  on the remote repeatedly until "REP" appears. To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select normal play (no display for all discs or "1 DISC" for a disc or " " for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play ("SHUF" for all discs shuffle, "1 DISC SHUF" for one disc shuffle or " SHUF*" for folder shuffle), or program play ("PGM"). * When playing a CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play. Notes on Repeat Play • 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. • "REP1" 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". • If 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 256. - folder levels (the tree structure of files) is eight. • 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 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. • A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc. Listening to the radio 1 Select "FM" or "AM." Press TUNER/BAND  repeatedly. 2 Select the tuning mode. Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until "AUTO" appears. 3 Tune in the desired station. Press +/- on the remote (or TUNING + or - on the unit) . Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in. To stop automatic scanning Press  (stop) . To tune in a station with a weak signal Press TUNING MODE  repeatedly until "MANUAL" appears, and then press +/- on the remote repeatedly (or TUNING + or - on the unit)  to tune in the desired station. To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE  on the remote repeatedly until "MONO" appears to turn off stereo reception. Playing a tape Use buttons on the unit for the operation. 1 Select a tape function. Press FUNCTION repeatedly (or TAPE on the remote) . 2 Insert a tape. Press  (stop/eject)  on the unit, and insert the tape into the cassette holder. Make sure there is no slack in the tape to avoid damaging the tape or the tape deck. 3 Start playback. Press  (play)  on the unit. To Pause playback Press  (pause)  on the unit. To resume play, press it again. Stop playback  (stop/eject)  on the unit. Rewind or fast forward* /  on the unit. * Be sure to press  (stop/eject)  on the unit after the tape has been wound or rewound to the end. Note Do not turn off the system during playback or recording. Changing the display To change Information on the display1) Press DISPLAY  repeatedly when the system is on. Display mode (Clock) DISPLAY  when the system is off2). The clock is displayed for eight seconds. 1) For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as the track or file number or folder name during normal play, or the total play time while the player is stopped. 2) The STANDBY indicator  lights up when the system is turned off. Notes on the display information • The following are not displayed correctly; - total playing time for a disc with MP3 files. - elapsed playing time and remaining time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) when the file is played or is shifted with fast forward or fast reverse. - folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1 or 2 standard. • The following are displayed; - ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used. - up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols Using optional audio components To connect an optional headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack  on the unit. To connect an optional component Connect additional audio source components to the AUDIO IN jack  on the unit using an audio cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function. Wall socket