Sony MHC-V77W User manual

MHC-V77W
MHC-V77W.US.4-695-546-12(1)
Home Audio System
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
BLUETOOTH
Network
Gesture Control
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Additional Information

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For the customers in the USA
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are
located on the rear of the unit. Record
these numbers in the spaces provided
below. Refer to them whenever you
call upon your Sony dealer regarding
this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
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 opening of
the appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the appliance.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the unit from the mains, 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.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine and fire.
The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
Indoor use only.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS
1 LASER product under IEC 60825-
1:2007. This marking is located on the
rear exterior.
FOR UNITED STATES
CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE
IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS
AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y
COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE
QUÉBEC.
For the customers in the USA
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.

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Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near
water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat
sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does
not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly
at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specified
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
NOTE:
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.

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CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
Properly shielded and grounded
cables and connectors must be used
for connection to host computers
and/or peripherals in order to meet
FCC emission limits.
This equipment must not be
co-located or operated in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment and
meets the FCC radio frequency (RF)
Exposure Guidelines. This equipment
should be installed and operated
keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or
more away from person’s body.
Compliance with FCC requirement
15.407(c)
Data transmission is always initiated
by software, which is the passed down
through the MAC, through the digital
and analog baseband, and finally to
the RF chip. Several special packets
are initiated by the MAC. These are the
only ways the digital baseband portion
will turn on the RF transmitter, which it
then turns off at the end of the packet.
Therefore, the transmitter will be on
only while one of the aforementioned
packets is being transmitted. In other
words, this device automatically
discontinue transmission in case
of either absence of information to
transmit or operational failure.
Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm
For the customers in Canada
Properly shielded and grounded
cables and connectors must be used
for connection to host computers
and/or peripherals.
This device complies with Industry
Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs.
Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause
interference; and
(2) This device must accept any
interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
This equipment complies with IC
radiation exposure limits set forth
for an uncontrolled environment
and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment should be installed and
operated keeping the radiator at least
20 cm or more away from person’s
body.
5.15 GHz – 5.35 GHz band is restricted
to indoor operations only.
High-power radars are allocated as
primary users (i.e. priority users) of
the bands 5,250MHz – 5,350 MHz and
5,650MHz – 5,850 MHz and that these
radars could cause interference and/or
damage to LE-LAN devices.
License and Trademark Notice
•“CD” logo is trademark.
•WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo
are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

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•Windows Media is either a
registered trademark or trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other
countries.
•This product is protected by
certain intellectual property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited
without a license from Microsoft or
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
•LDAC™ and LDAC logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•The BLUETOOTH® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
•The N-Mark is a trademark or
registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
•Android, Google Play and
Chromecast are trademarks of
Google Inc.
•Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service
mark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
•“Made for iPod,” and “Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod
or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer
to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible
for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with
iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
•Wi-Fi®, Wi-Fi Protected Access®
and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered
trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
•Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™
and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are
trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®.
•DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service
marks, or certification marks of the
Digital Living Network Alliance.
•AOSS is a trademark of BUFFALO
INC.
•This product incorporates Spotify
software which is subject to 3rd
party licenses found here:
https://developer.spotify.com/
esdk-third-party-licenses/
•Spotify and Spotify logos are
trademarks of the Spotify Group.
•ClearAudio+ and are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•“Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet”
are trademarks of Sony Mobile
Communications AB.
•All other trademarks are trademarks
of their respective owners.
•In this manual, ™ and ® marks are
not specified.
About this manual
••This manual mainly explains
operations using the remote
control, but the same operations
can also be performed using the
keys on the touch panel of the unit
having the same or similar names.
••Icons, such as , listed at the
top of each explanation indicate
the type of media that can be used
with the function being explained.
••Some illustrations are presented
as conceptual drawings, and
may be different from the actual
products.
••The text enclosed in double
quotation mark (“--”) appears on
the display.

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Table of Contents
About this manual ................. 5
Unpacking..............................8
Playable discs or files on
discs/USB device ...................8
Websites for compatible
devices................................. 10
Guide to parts and
controls ................................. 11
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely.................................16
Deactivating the
demonstration......................17
Inserting batteries ................18
Listening to TV sound via
the system ............................19
Carrying the unit .................. 20
Changing the display
mode.................................... 20
Disc/USB Playback
Before using the USB
device....................................21
Basic playback ......................21
Using play mode.................. 22
Viewing information on the
display.................................. 23
USB Transfer
Before using the USB
device................................... 23
Transferring music ............... 23
Tuner
Listening to the radio........... 26
BLUETOOTH
About the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology............. 27
Pairing this system with a
BLUETOOTH device .............. 28
Listening to music on a
BLUETOOTH device .............. 29
One Touch BLUETOOTH
Connection by NFC .............. 29
Setting the BLUETOOTH
audio codecs........................30
Network
Selecting the method of
network connection............. 32
Listening to the same music
from the multiple
speakers............................... 33
Listening to an Internet
music service (Chromecast
built-in) ................................ 34
Listening to an Internet
music service (Spotify)......... 35

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Gesture Control
Enjoying the Gesture
Control ................................. 36
Using the Gesture Control
during playback ................... 36
Creating a party atmosphere
(DJ Effect) ............................. 37
Using the Gesture Control
during Karaoke function...... 38
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............ 38
Selecting the Virtual
Football mode...................... 38
Creating your own sound
effect.................................... 39
Other Operations
Controlling the system using
a smartphone or tablet
(SongPal)..............................40
Getting frenzied parties with
the “Fiestable” app...............40
Using the Party Chain
function................................ 42
Singing along: Karaoke........45
Enjoying music with the
Party Light and Speaker
Light.....................................46
Using the Sleep Timer..........46
Using optional equipment...46
Deactivating the touch
panel on the unit (Child
Lock)..................................... 47
Deactivating the touch
panel on the unit for a short
time (Party Lock) .................. 47
Setting the automatic
standby function.................. 47
Setting the BLUETOOTH/
Network standby mode.......48
Turning on or off the
BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal.....48
Updating the software.........49
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ..................50
Precautions.......................... 58
Specifications.......................60

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Unpacking
••This unit (MHC-V77W) (1)
••Remote control (1)
••R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
••FM lead antenna (1)
••AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
Note
When unpacking the carton, be sure that
two people handle the unit. Dropping the
unit may cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
Playable discs or files
on discs/USB device
Playable discs
••AUDIO CD
••CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format
Playable files on discs
••MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2
Playable files on USB device
••MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2, WMA files
(.wma)*2, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/
.3gp)*2, WAV files (.wav)*2, AIFF
files (.aiff)*2, FLAC files (.flac)*2,
ALAC files (.alac)*2, DSD (.dsf/
.dsdiff)*2
Note
••The CD-ROM/-R/-RW must be in DATA
CD format that contains the MP3*1*2
files, and conforms to ISO 9660*3Level
1/Level 2 or Joliet (extended format).
••The system will attempt to play back
any data with the extensions above,
even if it is not in the supported format.
Playing this data may generate a
loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
*1MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a
standard format defined by ISO/
MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3
files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3
format.
*2Files with copyright protection (Digital
Rights Management) cannot be played
back by the system.
*3A logical format of files and folders
on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO
(International Organization for
Standardization).
Discs/files that cannot be played
back
••You cannot play back the
following discs
•—CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD
format
•—Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed
Mode CDs*
•—CD Graphics disc
•—Super Audio CDs
•—DATA CD that is created in Packet
Write format
•—DATA CD which has not been
correctly finalized
•—A disc that has a non-standard
shape (e.g., heart, square, star)
•—A disc that has adhesive tape,
paper, or a sticker attached to it
••You cannot play back the
following files
•—A WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA
Lossless, or WMA PRO format.
•—An AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC
Lossless format.
•—The AAC files which is encoded
at 96 kHz.
•—Files that are encrypted or
protected by passwords.
•—Files with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) copyright
protection.
••The MP3 PRO audio file can be
played back as MP3 file.

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* Mixed Mode CD: This format records
data on the first track and audio (AUDIO
CD data) on the second and subsequent
tracks of a session.
Notes on CD-R/-RW
In some cases, a CD-R/-RW cannot
be played back on this system
due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
For more information, refer to
the operating instructions of the
recording device.
Notes on discs
••This product is designed to play
back discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard.
••DualDisc and some music discs
encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to
the CD standard. Therefore, these
discs may not be compatible with
this product.
Note on multisession disc
••This system can play back
multisession discs when an
MP3 file is contained in the first
session. Any subsequent MP3 files
recorded in later sessions can also
be played back (If later sessions
contain AUDIO CD format, the
system cannot play back this
multisession discs).
••If the first session is recorded in
AUDIO CD format, only the first
session will be played back.
Notes on playable files
••Playback may take a longer time
to start when:
•—a DATA CD/USB device is
recorded with a complicated
tree structure.
•—the audio files in another folder
have just been played back.
••The system can play back a DATA
CD in the following conditions:
•—up to a depth of 8 folders
•—up to 300 folders
•—up to 999 files in a disc
•—up to 650 files in a folder
The system can play back audio
files on a USB device in the
following conditions:
•—up to a depth of 8 folders
•—up to 998 files and sub-folders
in a folder
These numbers may vary
depending on the file or folder
configuration.
••Folders that have no audio files
are skipped.
••Files transferred by a device such
as a computer may not be played
back in the order in which they
were transferred.
••The playback order may not be
applicable depending on the
software used for creating the
audio file.
••Compatibility with all encoding/
writing software of the supported
formats, recording devices,
and recording media cannot be
guaranteed.

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Notes about USB devices
••This system is not guaranteed to
operate with all USB devices.
••Although there are a variety
of complex functions for USB
devices, the playable contents
of USB devices connected to the
system are music contents only.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device.
••When a USB device is inserted,
the system reads all the files on
the USB device. If there are many
folders or files on the USB device,
it may take a long time to finish
reading the USB device.
••Do not connect the system and
the USB device through a USB hub.
••With some connected USB
devices, there may be a delay
before an operation is performed
by this system.
••The playback order for the system
may differ from the playback order
of the connected USB device.
••Before using a USB device, make
sure that no virus-ridden files are
on the USB device.
Websites for
compatible devices
Check the websites below for the
latest information about compatible
USB and BLUETOOTH devices.
For customers in the United States:
<https://esupport.sony.com/US/>
For customers in Canada:
<http://esupport.sony.com/CA/>
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
The compatible iPhone/iPod models
are as follows. Update your iPhone/
iPod with the latest software before
using with the system.
BLUETOOTH technology works with:
••iPhone 7 Plus
••iPhone 7
••iPhone SE
••iPhone 6s Plus
••iPhone 6s
••iPhone 6 Plus
••iPhone 6
••iPhone 5s
••iPhone 5c
••iPhone 5
••iPhone 4s
••iPod touch (6th generation)
••iPod touch (5th generation)

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Guide to parts and controls
You can lock the keys except (power) on the unit to prevent them from
being operated by mistake (page47).
Unit
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












  








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Top
Front
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Power indicator
Indicates the current status of
the system:
••Lights off: The system
is in standby mode and
BLUETOOTH/Network standby
mode is set to off.
••Lights up:
— Orange: The system is
in standby mode and
BLUETOOTH/Network
standby mode is set to on.
— Green: The system is turned
on.
••Flashes:
— Green: The system is in
the midst of turning on or
entering standby mode.
— Red: The system detects
an abnormality that cannot
be displayed with an error
message.
(power) button
Press to turn on the system, or
set it to standby mode.
(play) key
Touch to start playback.
Touch and hold for more
than 2 seconds, the built-in
sound demonstration will be
played back.
Touch to stop the
demonstration.
• (stop) key
— Touch to stop playback.
When touched twice, resume
playback can be canceled.
— Touch to stop transfer during
music transfer.
— Touch to stop the built-in
sound demonstration.
GESTURE ON/OFF key
(page36, 37, 38)
BLUETOOTH indicator
(page27)
BLUETOOTH key
Touch to select the BLUETOOTH
function.
PAIRING key
Touch and hold to activate
BLUETOOTH pairing during the
BLUETOOTH function.
NETWORK indicator
Indicates the current status of
the system:
••Lights off: The system is in
standby mode.
••Lights up:
— White: The network
connection is established.
— Green: The system is
connected to a music
service via Spotify.
— Blue: The system is
connected to a music
service via Chromecast
built-in.
••Flashes in white: While
connecting to network.
NETWORK key
Touch to select NETWORK
function.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup™) key (page32)
Touch and hold to set up a Wi-Fi
network.
STEREO PAIR key
Touch to use the Wireless Stereo
function for combining two
systems.

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SET UP key
Touch and hold to use the
Wireless Stereo function for two
speaker systems.
Display
Party Light (page46)
Do not look directly at the light-
emitting part when the Party
Light is turned on.
GESTURE CONTROL sensor
(page 36, 38, 47)
FUNCTION key
Touch to select a function.
FIESTA indicator (page 38)
Lights up when FIESTA sound
effect is selected.
FIESTA key (page 38)
MEGA BASS key (page 38)
SOUND FIELD key (page38)
PARTY CHAIN key
(page44)
PARTY LIGHT key (page 20,
46)
MIC LEVEL +/– key
(page 45)
VOLUME +/– key
Touch to adjust the volume.
+/– (select folder) key
Touch to select a folder on a
data disc or a USB device.
/(go backward/go
forward) key
Touch to select a track or file.
TUNING +/– key (page 26)
(open/close) key
Touch to open or close the disc
tray.
Direct function key (CD, USB,
FM, AUDIO IN, BLUETOOTH)
To use this button, touch
PLAYBACK (), then the
function key you want.
VOCAL FADER key
(page45)
SCORE key (page 45)
VOICE CHANGER +/– key
(page 46)
MIC ECHO key (page 45)
PLAYBACK key (page 36)
DJ key (page 37)
SAMPLER key (page 37)
KARAOKE key (page 38)
Disc tray
(N-Mark) (page 30)
Remote control sensor
MIC1 jack, MIC2 jack (inside
the MIC1 MIC2 cover)
Place your fingernail in the slot
to open the cover.
Use to connect the
microphone(s).

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(USB) port (inside the USB
REC/PLAY cover)
Open the cover according to the
arrow direction.
Use to connect a USB device.
This port can be used for both
playback and music transfer.
Remote control
(power) button
Press to turn on the system, or
sets it to standby mode.
PLAY MODE button (page
22, 24)
REPEAT/FM MODE button
(page 22, 26)
PARTY LIGHT button (page
20, 46)
LIGHT MODE button
(page46)
REC TO USB button
Press to transfer music to the
USB device connected to the
(USB) port.
TUNER MENU button
(page26)
BACK button
OPTIONS button
Press to enter or exit options
menu.
/button
Press to select the menu items.
+/– (select folder) button
Press to select a folder on a data
disc or a USB device.
(enter) button
Press to enter/confirm the
settings.
FUNCTION button
Press to select a function.
MEGA BASS button
(page38)
SOUND FIELD button
(page38)
/(fast reverse/fast
forward) button (page 22)
TUNING+/– button
(page26)
(play)* button
Press to start playback.

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/(go backward/go
forward) button (page 21)
PRESET+/– button
(page27)
(pause) button
Press to pause playback. To
resume playback, press .
(stop) button
— Press to stop playback.
When pressed twice, resume
playback can be canceled.
— Press to stop transfer during
music transfer.
— Press to stop the built-in
sound demonstration.
KEY CONTROL /button
(page 45)
VOL (volume) +/–* button
Press to adjust the volume.
MIC ECHO button (page 45)
VOCAL FADER button
(page45)
SCORE button (page 45)
DISPLAY button (page 17,
20, 23, 28)
Press to change the information
on the display.
SLEEP button (page 46)
* The VOL + and buttons have a tactile
dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference
when operating the system.

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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
Unit (Rear)
Note
The jacks/terminal/port at the rear panel have cover, open the cover then make the
connection.
Audio input and output jacks
Use an audio cable (not supplied)
to make either connection as
follows:
••AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT
L/R jacks
•—Connect to the audio
input jacks of an optional
equipment.
•—Connect to another audio
system to enjoy the Party
Chain function (page42).
••AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R
jacks
•—Connect to the audio output
jacks of a TV or an audio/
video equipment. The
sound is output through this
system.

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•—Connect to another audio
system to enjoy the Party
Chain function (page42).
Wireless LAN antenna
If you use the wireless network
function, set the antenna as
shown in the illustration.
Note
If a network (LAN) cable is
connected to the system, the system
automatically operates to establish
a wired LAN connection. If you wish
to use a wireless LAN connection, do
not connect a network (LAN) cable to
the system.
Hint
We recommend you to adjust the
wireless LAN antenna to 90 degrees
as in the illustration above for
maximum reception.
FM ANTENNA terminal
Find a location and an
orientation that provide good
reception when you set up the
antennas.
Keep the antenna away from the
AC power cord (mains lead) and
the USB cable to avoid picking
up noise.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
LAN (100) port
Use a LAN cable (not supplied)
to connect to a wired network
(page 32).
AC power cord (mains lead)
Connect the AC power cord
(mains lead) (supplied) to the
unit, then to the wall outlet.
To wall outlet
When the AC power cord (mains
lead) is connected, the system is
performing initialization. During
system initialization,“WELCOME”
appears on the display. While
the initializing is in progress, you
cannot turn on the system.
After initialization completes,
demonstration (page 20)
starts automatically. If you press
to turn on the system, the
demonstration ends.
Deactivating the
demonstration
To deactivate the demonstration
while the system is turned off, press
DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no
display mode (Power Saving Mode)
(page20).

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Inserting batteries
Insert the two supplied R03 (size
AAA) batteries, matching the
polarities shown below.
Note
••Do not mix an old battery with a new
one or mix different types of batteries.
••If you do not use the remote control
for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
To operate the unit using the
remote control
Point the remote control at the unit’s
remote control sensor.

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Listening to TV sound via the system
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).
AUDIO OUT
Audio cable (not supplied)
To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN”.
Hint
••You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system
by connecting to the AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN jacks. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your equipment.
••If the audio output level from the system is low when connecting the external
equipment, try adjusting the audio output settings on the connected equipment. It
may improve the audio output level. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your equipment.

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Carrying the unit
The unit has caster wheels so that
you can roll it easily. Normally,
carrying the unit by this method is
recommended on flat surfaces.
Before carrying the unit, disconnect
all the cables.
Note
••The caster wheels can be used only on
flat surfaces. Lift the unit by two people
on uneven surfaces. Correct hand
placement while carrying the unit is
very important to avoid personal injury
and/or property damage. Be sure to use
the handle when lifting the unit.
Handle
••Exercise extreme caution when carrying
the unit on a slope.
••Do not carry the unit with a person,
luggage, etc. on it.
••Do not let children or infants be near
when carrying the unit.
Changing the display
mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while
the system is turned off.
Each time you press the button, the
display mode changes as follows.
Demonstration
The messages about the main
features of this system scrolls across
the display and the illumination
turns on.
To turn off the illumination, press
PARTY LIGHT.
No display (Power Saving Mode)
The display is turned off to conserve
power.