Sony MHC-RV8 User manual

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MHC-RV8 4-240-082-12 (1)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
© 2002 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
4-240-082-12 (1)
MHC-RV8

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MHC-RV8 4-240-082-11 (1)
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
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.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
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.
This system can play the
following discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm 12 cm
Play time 74 min. 74 min.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC*
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You
can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the disc
type.
A VIDEO CD with CD audio tracks may not play
properly.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playback
PBC functions (moving pictures) as
(Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.
VIDEO CDs with Play interactive
PBC functions software using menu
(Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on the
TV screen (menu
playback), in addition to
the video playback
function of VIDEO CDs
without PBC functions.
Moreover, you can play
high or standard quality
still picture.
* PBC = Play Back Control
Notes on CD-R and CD-RW discs
This unit can play the following discs:
Type of discs Label on the disc
• Disc recorded in CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics.
• You cannot play a CD-R/CD-RW that is not
finalized*.
• Playback of multi-session CD-Rs/CD-RWs is not
supported.
* A process necessary for a recorded CD-R/CD-RW
disc to be played back on the audio CD player.
Audio CDs
MP3 files
The MHC-RV8 consists of the following
components:
– Tuner/CD player/Stereo cassette
deck/Amplifier (main unit) HCD-RV8
– Subwoofer SS-WGV8
– Speaker System
• Front speakers SS-RV8
• Surround speakers SS-RSV8

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Table of Contents
List of Button Location and
Reference Pages
Main unit ............................................... 4
Subwoofer ............................................. 5
Remote Control ..................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 6
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote ........................................ 8
Setting the clock .................................... 8
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 files
Loading a disc ....................................... 9
Playing a VIDEO CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ..................................... 9
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver.2.0)
–– PBC Playback .......................... 10
Playing a CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ................................... 11
Programming the VIDEO CD/CD tracks
–– Program Play ............................ 12
Playing a disc with MP3 files .............. 13
Locating a specific part of a disc on a
VIDEO CD
–– Time search .............................. 15
–– Disc Digest ............................... 15
Resuming playback from the point you
stopped a VIDEO CD
–– Resume Play ............................. 16
Adjusting the picture
–– Picture effect ............................ 16
Tuner
Presetting radio stations ....................... 17
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning ........................... 17
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 18
Playing a tape ...................................... 18
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/
High Speed Dubbing/Recording
Manually/Program Edit ................. 19
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 20
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................. 22
Selecting the speaker system ............... 22
Selecting the preset effect .................... 22
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and
storing the personal file ................. 23
Selecting the cinema space effect ........ 23
Other Features
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ........................................... 24
Adjusting the brightness of the
display ........................................... 24
Enhancing the video game sound
— Game Sync ............................... 24
Mixing the sound
— Game Mixing ........................... 24
Singing along: Karaoke ....................... 25
Mixing and recording sounds .............. 26
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 26
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 27
Display
Turning off the display
— Power Saving Mode ................. 28
Using the display ................................. 28
Using the on screen display ................. 29
Hooking Up the Optional
Components
Connecting an MD deck or VCR ........ 30
Connecting a Video Game Player ....... 30
Connecting external antennas .............. 31
Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies ........................ 32
Messages ............................................. 34
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 35
Specifications ...................................... 37
Glossary ............................................... 39

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ALBUM + ql (13, 14)
ALBUM – wh (13, 14)
CD ek (8, 9~13, 14, 19)
CD SYNC HI-DUB qg (19, 20)
CINEMA SPACE rs (23)
DECK A Awl (18, 19)
DECK B Aqj (18, 19)
DIMMER 9(24)
DIRECTION q; (18~20, 26)
DISC 1~3 4(9~12, 14)
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 5(10, 12, 14)
Disc tray 3(9)
DISPLAY 7(28)
ECHO LEVEL wa (25)
EDIT q; (20)
EFFECT ON/OFF rh (22)
ENTER rf (10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 20,
21, 23, 27)
FM MODE qd (17, 34)
GAME ef (24, 30)
GAME EQ rj (7, 22, 30)
GAME INPUT (jacks) wg (24, 30)
GAME MIXING es (19, 24)
GROOVE rk (22)
IR (receptor) 2
KARAOKE PON ea (25)
MD (VIDEO) eg (30, 32)
MIC jack wd (26)
MIC LEVEL ws (25, 26)
MOVIE EQ ra (7, 22)
MUSIC EQ el (7, 22)
OPEN/CLOSE Z6(9, 10, 12, 14)
P FILE rd (23)
PHONES (jack) w; (32)
PLAY MODE ed (9, 11, 12, 13)
PICTURE EFFECT rg (16)
REC PAUSE/START qh (19, 20,
24, 26)
REPEAT qd (10, 12, 14)
SPECTRUM 8(24)
SHUTTLE qa (10, 11, 14)
SURROUND SPEAKER MODE
e; (22)
TAPE A/B eh (18, 19)
TUNER/BAND ej (17)
TUNER MEMORY ed (17)
VOLUME qs (25, 27, 32)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
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List of Button Location and Reference Pages
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
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K - Q
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How to use this page
Use this page to find the location of buttons and other
parts of the system that are mentioned in the text.
Main unit
Illustration number
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PLAY MODE ed (9, 11, 12, 13)
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Name of button/part Reference page
E - J
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Remote Control
ALBUM +/– ed (13, 14)
CD rg (9~13, 14)
CINEMA SPACE ws (23)
CLEAR qf (12, 15)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(21, 27)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3(8, 20,
27)
D.SKIP qa (10, 12, 14)
DIMMER el (24)
DISPLAY ra (28)
EFFECT ON/OFF wa (22)
ENTER wk (8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 17,
20, 21, 23, 27)
GAME rs (24, 30)
GAME EQ wj (22)
GAME MIXING rd (19, 24)
KARAOKE PON ql (25)
KEY CONTROL #/2w; (25)
MD (VIDEO) rf (30, 32)
MOVIE EQ wf (22)
MUSIC EQ wl (22)
NEXT ej (10, 11, 15)
Numeric buttons q; (11, 15)
ON SCREEN qd (29)
P FILE wg (23)
PICTURE EFFECT ea (16)
PLAY MODE es (9, 11, 12, 13)
PRESET +/– ef (17)
PREV eh (10, 15)
REPEAT qs (10, 12, 14)
RETURN Oeg (10)
SELECT qg (10)
SLEEP 1(26)
SPECIAL MENU ek (15)
SPECTRUM r; (24)
SURROUND SPEAKER MODE
e; (22)
TAPE A/B 6(18, 19)
TUNER/BAND rh (17)
TUNING +/– qj (17)
TV CH +/– 8(8)
TV @/1 4(8)
TV VOL +/– 7(8)
TV/VIDEO 9(8)
VOL +/– wd (25, 27)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 5
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Xqh
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m/Mqj
v/V/b/Bwh
A - D
N - R
ALPHABETICAL ORDER
E - M
S - Z
Subwoofer
LINK (indicator) 6(22)
MATRIX SUR1 (indicator) 5(22)
MATRIX SUR2 (indicator) 4(22)
SUBWOOFER LEVEL 2(22)
SUBWOOFER ON/OFF 1(22)
SURROUND SPEAKER MODE
3(22)
A - Z
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ALPHABETICAL ORDER
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1to 8to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
FM antenna
5
34
47
2
1
6
Surround
speaker (Left)
Surround
speaker (Right)
Main UnitSubwoofer
To disconnect
R
+
Black/Stripe (#)Grey/Solid (3)
Grey
3Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER jacks.
4Connect the surround speaker.
Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND
SPEAKER jacks.
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
LR
_
+
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)Red/Solid (3)
Black/Stripe (#)Blue/Solid (3)
Insert only the stripped portion.
Red
LR
_
+
Blue
Insert only the stripped portion.
1Connect the system cord to the
SYSTEM CONTROL connectors
properly.
Be sure to make this connection before you
connect the main unit’s power cord to a wall
outlet.
2Connect the subwoofer.
Connect the subwoofer cords to
SUBWOOFER jacks as below. Be sure to
match the color of the cords and jacks.
Note
Place the subwoofer at least 0.3m away from the main
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Getting Started
The color system
of your TV
NTSC
PAL
AUTO*
* Your TV automatically changes the color system
according to the input signal.
To connect the optional components
See page 30.
To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
Positioning the speakers
Place the front speakers at an angle of 45
degrees from your listening position. Place the
subwoofer at least 0.3m away from the main
unit.
R
L
AUDIO OUT
VIDEO
OUT
6Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video
cable.
7Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
8Set the color system according to your
TV while the power is off.
5Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
FM75
AM
Do this
Press ?/1 while holding down
GAME EQ. The color system is
set to NTSC.
Press ?/1 while holding down
MUSIC EQ. The color system is
set to PAL.
Press ?/1 while holding down
MOVIE EQ. The color system is
set to AUTO.
continued
Front
speaker
(L)
Front
speaker
(R)
45º
Surround
speaker
(L)
Surround
speaker
(R)
Main Unit Subwoofer
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Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Using the remote
You can control Sony TVs using the buttons
below.
E
e
e
E
AA (R6)
batteries
To
turn the TV on or off
turn the TV’s video
input
change the TV channel
adjust the volume of
the TV
Note
Depending on the TV, you may not be able to control
your TV or to use some of the buttons above.
Setting the clock
1Turn on the system.
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
When you set the time for the first time,
proceed to step 5.
3Press Vor vrepeatedly to select
CLOCK SET.
4Press ENTER.
5Press Vor vrepeatedly to set the hour.
6Press ENTER.
7Press Vor vrepeatedly to set the
minute.
8Press ENTER.
The clock starts functioning.
Tip
If you have made a mistake or want to change the
time, start over from step 2.
Note
The clock settings are cancelled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Press
TV @/1
TV/VIDEO
TV CH +/–
TV VOL +/–
+
–
+
–
TV @/1
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
TV/VIDEO
Hooking up the system (continued)
Notice for carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
2Hold down CD and then press ?/1until
“LOCK”appears.
3Release ?/1first, then release CD.
4Unplug the AC power cord.

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VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 files
Loading a disc
1Press OPEN/CLOSE Z.
The CD compartment slides out.
2Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3Press OPEN/CLOSE Zto close the CD
compartment.
Playing a VIDEO CD
––Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0).
This unit lets you play the VIDEO CD in
different play modes.
1Turn on your TV and select the video
input.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with your TV if you need help.
2Press CD.
3When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
Select
ALL DISCS*
(Normal Play)
1 DISC/ALBUM
(Normal Play)
SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS
(Shuffle Play)
SHUFFLE
1 DISC/SHUFFLE
ALBUM
(Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
* Depending on VIDEO CDs with PBC function
(Ver. 2.0), the disc does not change.
4Press hH.
Tip
You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a track or
scene*2
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 files
To play
All VIDEO CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
The VIDEO CD you have
selected in the original order.
The tracks on all VIDEO CDs in
random order.
The tracks on the VIDEO CD
you have selected in random
order.
The tracks on all VIDEO CDs in
the order you want them to be
played (see “Programming the
VIDEO CD/CD tracks”on page
12).
Track
number Playing time
Disc presence
indicator
Disc tray number
Do this
Press x.
Press X*1.
Press again to resume playback.
Press >to go forward and
.to go backward. When you
play VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver 2.0), see page 10.
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To
Find a point in a
track or scene
Select a VIDEO
CD when playback
is stopped
Switch to CD
function from
another source
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Cancel Repeat
Play
Exchange other
VIDEO CDs
while playing
Remove the
VIDEO CD
*1 There may be some disturbance in the video image.
*2 Only when PBC function is set to off or when
playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
(Version 1.1).
*3 All the tracks repeated up to five times.
You cannot use this function during SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS.
*4 To repeat the current track you are playing.
Tip
Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically
turns the power on and CD is selected as the function
(except for the Power Saving Mode).
Do this
There are two types of
searching:
1Manual Search
During playback, turn SHUTTLE
clockwise (to go forward) or
counter clockwise (to go
backward) until it clicks and hold
it. Release SHUTTLE when you
reach the point you want.
2Lock Search
During playback, press Mor
m. Each time you press the
button, speed changes as
follows:
1 (low) t2 (normal) t
3 (high) t1 (low) …
Press hH to stop searching
and start playback at the point
you want.
Press one of the DISC 1~3
buttons (except SHUFFLE ALL
DISCS mode) or DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE (or D. SKIP on
the remote).
Press CD or one of the DISC
1~3 (Automatic Source
Selection).
Press REPEAT repeatedly to
select “REPEAT”*3 or
“REPEAT 1”*2*4.
Press REPEAT until “REPEAT”
or “REPEAT 1”disappears from
the display.
Press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE.
Press OPEN/CLOSE Z.
Playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
–– PBC Playback
You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoy
the disc’s interactive software. The menu
format and structure may differ with each disc.
1Press CD.
2Press hH to start playing a VIDEO
CD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators light
up and a PBC menu appears in your TV.
•VCD : Lights up during playback of a
VIDEO CD.
•PBC : Lights up during PBC playback of a
PBC compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0).
•PBC OFF : Lights up when a PBC
compatible VIDEO CD (Ver. 2.0) is
played without using the PBC functions.
3Press .or >repeatedly to select a
number from the menu, then press
ENTER (press SELECT or press the
numeric buttons on the remote).
4Continue playback according to the
instructions on the menus to enjoy
interactive playback.
To
Stop playback
Go to the next
menu page or scene
Go back to the
previous menu
page or scene
Go back to the
previous menu
Cancel playback
with PBC function
(Ver 2.0)
Do this
Press x.
Press NEXT on the remote.
Press PREV on the remote.
Press RETURN Oon the
remote.
When the playback is stopped,
press .or >repeatedly to
select the track you want, then
press ENTER (or press numeric
buttons on the remote).
The PBC OFF indicator lights up
and playback starts from the
selected track. Still images, such as
the menu screens will not be shown.
Playing a VIDEO CD (continued)

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VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 files
Select
SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS
(Shuffle Play)
SHUFFLE
1 DISC/SHUFFLE
ALBUM
(Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
ALL1 DISCS
Track
number Playing time
Disc presence
indicator
Disc tray number
To
Playback with PBC
function (Ver. 2.0)
after cancelling
the playback with
PBC function
Select a menu
number using
the remote
Tips
•When appears on the TV screen, you have
pressed an invalid button. Press a button indicated
by the instructions on the menu screen.
•When you press NEXT on the remote during menu
playback or while playing moving pictures, the next
scene on the disc appears. Refer to the instructions
supplied with the disc.
Playing a CD
––Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This unit lets you play a disc in different play
modes.
1Press CD.
2When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
Do this
Press Hwhen playback is
stopped.
Press the numeric buttons on the
remote. To enter menu number
11 or above, first press > 10,
then press numeric buttons. To
enter 0, use the10/0. For
example, to enter track number
30, press > 10, then 3 and 10/0.
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) (continued)
To play
The tracks on all CDs in random
order.
The tracks on the CD you have
selected in random order.
The tracks on all CDs in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programming the
VIDEO CD/CD tracks”on page
12).
3Press hH.
Tip
You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a track
Find a point in a track
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume
playback.
During playback or pause,
press >(to go forward)
or .(to go backward).
There are two types of
searching:
1Manual Search
During playback, turn
SHUTTLE clockwise
(to go forward) or
counter clockwise (to
go backward) until it clicks
and hold it.
Release SHUTTLE when
you reach the point you
want.
2Lock Search
During playback, press
M or m. Press hH
to stop searching and start
playback at the point
you want.
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Select
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
1 DISC/ALBUM
(Normal Play)
To play
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
The CD you have selected in the
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To
Select a CD when
playback is stopped
Switch to CD function
from another source
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Cancel Repeat
Play
Exchange other CDs
while playing
Remove the CD
*1 All the tracks repeated up to five times.
You cannot use this function during SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS.
*2 To repeat the current track you are playing.
Tip
Pressing the CD while the power is off automatically
turns the power on and CD is selected as the function
(except for the Power Saving Mode).
Programming the VIDEO
CD/CD tracks
–– Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks
from all the VIDEO CD/CDs in the order you
want them to be played.
1Press CD.
2Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3Press one of the DISC 1~3 to select a
CD.
Playing the CD (continued)
4Press .or >repeatedly until the
track you want appears in the display.
5Press ENTER.
The track is programmed. The program step
number appears, followed by the total
playing time.
6To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
disc.
7Press hH.
Other Operations
To
Cancel Program Play
Clear a track from
the end
Add a track to the
program when
playback is stopped
Track
number
Total playing time
(including selected
track)
PROGRAM
Disc tray
number
Do this
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly until “ALL
DISC”, “1 DISC”or
“ALBUM”appears in the
display.
Press CLEAR on the remote
when playback is stopped.
1 Press one of the DISC
1~3 buttons to select a
CD.
2 Press .or >
repeatedly to select the
track.
3 Press ENTER.
Do this
Press one of the DISC 1~3
buttons (except SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS mode) or DISC
SKIP EX-CHANGE (or
D. SKIP on the remote).
Press CD or one of the DISC
1~3 buttons (Automatic
Source Selection).
Press REPEAT repeatedly to
select “REPEAT”*1 or
“REPEAT 1”*2.
Press REPEAT until
“REPEAT”or “REPEAT 1”
disappears from the display.
Press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE.
Press OPEN/CLOSE Z.

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VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 files
Playing a disc with MP3
files
About MP3 files
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) is a standard
technology and format for compressing a sound
sequence. The file is compressed to about 1/10
of its original size. Sounds outside the range of
human hearing are compressed while the
sounds we can hear are not compressed.
Notes on discs
You can play MP3 files recorded on
CD-ROMs, CD-Rs (recordable CDs), and
CD-RWs (rewritable CDs).
The disc must be in the ISO 9660* level 1 or
level 2 format.
*ISO 9660 Format
The most common international standard
for the logical format of files and folders on
a CD-ROM. There are several specification
levels. In Level 1, file names must be in the
8.3 format (no more than eight characters
in the name, no more than three characters
in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital
letters. Folder names can be longer than
eight characters. There can be no more than
eight nested folder levels. Level 2
specifications allow file names and folder
names up to 31 characters long.
––Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This unit lets you play a disc with MP3 files in
different play modes.
1Press CD.
2When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
Select
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
1 DISC
(Normal Play)
ALBUM
(Normal Play)
SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS
(Shuffle Play)
SHUFFLE
1 DISC
(Shuffle Play)
SHUFFLE
ALBUM
(Shuffle Play)
PROGRAM
(Program Play)
3Press hH .
ALL1 DISCS MP3
Track
number Playing time
Disc presence
indicator
Disc tray number
To play
All discs in the disc tray
continuously.
The disc you have selected in the
original order.
The folder you have selected in
the original order.
The files on all discs in random
order.
The files on the discs you have
selected in random order.
The files in the folder you have
selected in the random order.
The tracks on all discs in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programming the
VIDEO CD/CD tracks”on page
12).
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To program the MP3 files
After step 3, press ALBUM +/–repeatedly
until the folder you want appears, then go to
step 4.
Tips
•The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press
hH to play the same program again.
•If “--.--”appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
–you have programmed a track number
which exceeds 20.
–the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
–you have programmed a MP3 files.

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Other Operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a file
Select a folder*1
Find a point in a file*2
Select a disc when
playback is stopped
Switch to CD function
from another source
Play repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
Cancel Repeat
Play
Exchange other discs
while playing
Remove the disc
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume
playback.
During playback or pause,
press >(to go forward)
or .(to go backward).
Press ALBUM +/–after step
2.
There are two type of
searching:
1Manual Search
During playback, turn
SHUTTLE clockwise (to go
forward) or counter
clockwise (to go backward)
until it clicks and hold it.
Release SHUTTLE when
you reach the point you
want.
2Lock Search
During playback, press m
or M on the remote. Press
hH to stop searching and
start playback at the point
you want.
Press one of the DISC 1~3
buttons (except SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS mode) or DISC
SKIP EX-CHANGE (or
D. SKIP on the remote).
Press CD or one of the DISC
1~3 buttons (Automatic
Source Selection).
Press REPEAT repeatedly to
select “REPEAT”*3 or
“REPEAT 1”*4.
Press REPEAT until
“REPEAT”or “REPEAT 1”
disappears from the display.
Press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE.
Press OPEN/CLOSE Z.
*1 You cannot select a folder during SHUFFLE ALL
DISCS and SHUFFLE 1 DISC.
*2 The search function works only for currently
playing MP3 file. Searching for a point over two or
more MP3 files is therefore not possible.
Furthermore, the playing time may not be displayed
correctly depending on the MP3 file.
*3 All the tracks repeated up to five times.
You cannot use this function during SHUFFLE
ALL DISCS.
*4 To repeat the current track you are playing.
Tips
•To select a file number using the remote, press
numeric buttons after step 3.
Example:
If the folder contains 100 files or more, to play file
number 100, press >10, then 1, and 10/0 twice.
•Pressing the CD while the power is off
automatically turns the power on and CD is selected
as a function (except for Power Saving Mode).
Notes
•With formats other than ISO 9660, folder names or
file names may not be displayed correctly.
•When naming, be sure to add the file extension
“MP3”to the file name.
•If you save up the extension “.MP3”to a file other
than MP3 files, the unit cannot recognize the file
properly and will generate random noise that could
damage your speakers.
•You are recommended not to save another types of
files or unneccessary folders on a disc that has MP3
files.
•The disc recorded with complicated tree structure
take longer time to start playback.
•When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
files in that disc. If there are many folders or non
MP3 files on the disc, it may takes longer time for
playback to begin or for next MP3 files to start
playback.
•A folder that does not include an MP3 file is
skipped.
•Maximum folder number: 255 (The maximum
number of MP3 files and folders that can be
contained on a single disc is 512.)
•Playback is possible up to 8 levels.
•Playback follows the recorded order of folders and
files on a disc.
•There may be an exception to these rules depending
on a disc.
•Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 file is recorded, you may encounter
problem such as cannot playback, sounds
interruptions, and noise.
Playing a disc with MP3 files
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VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 files
Locating a specific part
of a disc on a VIDEO CD
–– Time Search/Disc Digest
Before using these functions, make sure to turn
on your TV screen.
Use the remote for the operation.
To use special menu with VIDEO CDs
with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
Cancel the PBC function (see “Cancel playback
with PBC function”on page 10).
To enter the time or track number
with the remote
Press the numeric buttons.
To stop playback
Press x.
Locating by elapsed time
from the beginning of the
disc on a VIDEO CD
–– Time Search
1Press SPECIAL MENU when the
playback is stopped.
2Press 1 to select “1) TIME SEARCH.”
3Press the numeric buttons to enter the
time (in minutes) for the section you
want.
The selected elapsed time appears on the
TV screen.
To re-enter the time: Press CLEAR, and
then press numeric buttons again.
4Press nN.
Playback starts from the selected time.
Locating the track you want
on a disc
–– Disc Digest
You can select the track you want by viewing
the first frame of each track. Nine different
tracks can be displayed on the TV screen at one
time.
1Press SPECIAL MENU when the
playback is stopped.
2Press 2 to select “2) DISC DIGEST.”
The first frame of tracks 1 through 9 on the
current disc are displayed.
3Press the numeric buttons (1 – 9) to
select the track you want.
Playback starts from a point near the
selected frame.
To display the next 9 tracks
Press NEXT or >. The first frame of tracks
10 through 18 are displayed.
When there are more tracks in the disc, “>”
appears in the upper right corner of the TV
screen.
To display previous tracks, press PREV or
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Resuming playback from
the point you stopped a
VIDEO CD
–– Resume Play
The unit memorizes the point where you
stopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume
from that point.
Resume Play is not available for an audio CD
and a disc with MP3 files.
1While playing a VIDEO CD, press xto
stop playback.
“RESUME”appears on your TV screen. If
“RESUME”does not appear, Resume Play
is not available.
2Press hH.
The player starts playback from the point
you stopped the VIDEO CD in step 1.
To view from the beginning of the
VIDEO CD
When “RESUME”appears in the display, press
x, then press hH.
Notes
•Resume Play is not available in the Shuffle or
Program Play modes.
•Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO CD,
the player may resume playback from a different
point.
•Resume play is cancelled when:
–you press numeric buttons, PLAY MODE, x,
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE (or D. SKIP on the
remote), or ./>.
–you remove the VIDEO CD.
–you turn off the system.
–you change the function.
Adjusting the picture
–– Picture Effect
You can adjust the hue and sharpness of the
picture while playing a VIDEO CD.
1Press PICTURE EFFECT.
2Press bor Brepeatedly to adjust the
hue.
3Press vor Vrepeatedly to adjust the
sharpness.
4Press ENTER or PICTURE EFFECT.
Tip
The hue and sharpness can be adjusted in 11 steps
(from –5 to +5).

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Tuner
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10
stations for AM.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press and hold Mor m(or TUNING
+/–on the remote) until “AUTO”
appears in the display and the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED”and “STEREO”(for a
stereo program) appear.
3Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
4Press .or >to select the preset
number you want to store.
5Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE”appears in the display.
The station is stored.
6Repeat steps 1 to 5 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal (Manual Tuning)
Press Mor m(TUNING +/–on the remote)
repeatedly to tune in the station manually.
To change the AM tuning interval
The factory setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning
interval, select any AM station first, then turn off the
power. While holding down the ENTER button, turn
the power back on. When you change the interval,
AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the
interval, repeat the same procedure.
Preset number
AUTO
MHz
Tips
•The preset stations are retained for half a day even
if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
•Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on and TUNER is
selected as the function (except for the Power
Saving Mode).
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner's memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations”).
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2Press .or >(or press PRESET
+/–on the remote) to tune in the preset
station you want.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Press Mor m(or TUNING +/–on the
remote) repeatedly (Manual Tuning) or press
and hold Mor m(or TUNING +/–on the
remote) (Automatic Tuning).
Tips
•When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so
that “MONO”appears in the display. There will be
no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
•To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
antennas.
MHz
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Loading a tape
1Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
Deck A or B.
2Press Z on the selected deck.
3Insert a tape in deck A or B.
Playing a tape
1Load a tape.
2Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
gto play one side, jto play both
sides or RELAY* (Relay Play) to play
both decks in succession.
3Press hH. The tape starts playing.
Press hH again to play the reverse side.
* Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence:
Deck A (front side) tDeck A (reverse side) t
Deck B (front side) tDeck B (reverse side)
Tape
Tape presence indicator
Insert with the
side you want to
play/record facing
forward.
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Fast-forward
Rewind
Tips
•During jor Relay Play, the deck stops
automatically after repeating the sequence five
times.
•Pressing TAPE A/B while the power is off
automatically turns the power on and TAPE is
selected as the function (except for Power Saving
Mode).
•When a tape (tapes) is (are) inserted, corresponding
presence indicators light up.
Searching for the beginning of a
track (AMS*)
During playback, press .or >repeatedly
for the number of songs you want to skip
forward (or backward).
The search direction, + (forward) or
–(backward), and number of songs being
skipped (1~9) appear in the display.
* AMS (Automatic Music Sensor)
Note
The AMS function may not operate correctly under
the following circumstances:
–When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
–When the unit is placed near a television.
Example: searching forward 2 songs
ALL1 DISCS
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume
playback.
Press Mwhile playing the
front side, or press mwhile
playing the reverse side.
Press mwhile playing the
front side, or press Mwhile
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Tape
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/High Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/
Program Edit
You can record from a VIDEO CD/CD/a disc with MP3 files, tape, radio or other connected
component. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Recording from a tape
(High-Speed Dubbing)
Recording from a disc
(CD Synchro Recording) Recording Manually
Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Press TAPE A/B repeatedly
to select TAPE A.
Press CD. Press a function button
for the recording source.
Load the tape you want to
record into deck A.
Load the CD you want to
record.
Load the CD or tape
(or other audio
sources), or tune to the
station you want to
record.
Press CD SYNC HI-DUB. Press REC PAUSE/
START.
DECK B standby for recording.
REC PAUSE/START indicator flashes.
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select gto record on one side.
Select j(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START. If you are recording manually, press hH to start
playing the source (for CD or Tape).
Recording starts.
Tips
•When you record on both sides, be sure to start
from the front side. If you start from the reverse
side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
•For recording from the reverse side:
After step 1, press TAPE A/B to select deck B and
press hH twice to start playback of the reverse
side. Press xat the point where you want to start
recording. The TAPE B reverse side indicator lights
up.
•(High-Speed Dubbing only)
If you set direction to jwhen the tapes you use
have different lengths, the tapes in each deck
reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the
tapes in both decks reverse together.
•For recording from the radio:
If noise is heard while recording from the radio,
move the respective antenna to reduce the noise.
Press xto stop recording.
Steps
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
•For recording from a CD to a tape manually:
You can press .or >to select tracks during
recording pause mode (after step 4 and before step
6).
•You can mix the sound from the component
connected to the GAME INPUT jacks with another
function such as CD, tape, radio or an MD
connected to this system. To record the mixed
sound, press GAME MIXING after step 4 of
“Recording Manually”and then press REC
PAUSE/START to start recording. Game Mixing
does not function during High-Speed Dubbing and
CD Synchro Recording.
Note
You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
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Recording a CD by specifying
track order
—Program Edit
You can record tracks from all the CDs in the
order you want. When programming, make
sure the playing times for each side do not
exceed the length of one side of the tape.
1Insert a recordable tape into deck B,
then press CD.
2Program the VIDEO CD/CD tracks
following step 1 to 6 in “Programming
the VIDEO CD/CD tracks”on page 12.
3Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
Deck B standby for recording. The REC
PAUSE/START indicator flashes.
4Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
gto record on one side. Select j
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
5Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To record a disc with MP3 files by
specifying file order
After step 1, program the MP3 files following
the procedures in “To program the MP3 files”
on page 12, then proceed to step 3 above.
Tip
To check the required tape length for recording a CD,
press EDIT after you have loaded a CD in CD
function. The required tape length for the currently
selected CD appears, followed by the total playing
time for side A and side B respectively (Tape Select
Edit).
Note
You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing
over 20 tracks or MP3 files.
Recording to a tape (continued)
Timer-recording radio
programs
To timer-record, you must preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations”on
page 17) and set the clock (see “Setting the
clock”on page 8) beforehand.
1Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio”on page 17).
2Press CLOCK/TIMER SET on the
remote.
“DAILY1 SET”appears.
3Press Vor vrepeatedly to select “REC
SET”, then press ENTER.
“ON”appears and the hour indication flash
in the display.
4Set the time to start recording.
Press Vor vrepeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
The minute indication starts flashing.
Press Vor vrepeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
5Set the time to stop recording following
the above procedure.
The start time appears, followed by the stop
time, the preset radio station to be recorded
(e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original
display appears.
6Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Make sure the tape is in forward direction.
7Turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.