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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-233-902-12(5)
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
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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 vases on the
apparatus.
Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the
injurious wastes.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE
U.S.A.
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.
The shielded interface cable recommended in this manual
must be used with this equipment in order to comply with
The limits for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of
Part 15 of FCC Rules.
CAUTION
• The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
• You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authority to operate this equipment.
• Use of this appliance with some systems may present a
shock or fire hazard. Do not use with any units which
have the following marking located near output.
“WARNING! HAZARDOUS ENERGY! ...”
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as
close to the point of cable entry as practical.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION
CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS
THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH
AMERICA
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.
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* Pro Logic
Surround decoder.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D symbol ; are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential
unpublished works. ©1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories.
All rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 7
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote........................................ 9
Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro
Logic* ........................................... 10
Setting the time.................................... 11
Saving the power in standby mode......12
CD
Loading a CD ...................................... 12
Playing a CD — Normal Play/
Shuffle Play/Repeat Play .............. 14
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play ............................ 15
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo ...............................16
Using the CD display .......................... 17
Tuner
Presetting radio stations.......................18
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ........................... 19
Labeling the preset stations
— Station Name ............................ 19
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 20
Playing a tape ...................................... 20
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/
Recording Manually/
Program Edit ................................. 21
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 23
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
— DBFB/GROOVE/
V-GROOVE .................................. 24
Selecting the sound effect.................... 24
Selecting the surround effect ...............25
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound* ........................................... 25
Selecting the sound formation
— Multi room selector* ................25
Other Features
Enhancing video game sound
— Game Sync ............................... 26
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 26
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 26
Using an Optional Keyboard
Setting the keyboard ............................ 27
Labeling titles through the keyboard ... 27
Operating the system through the
keyboard ........................................ 28
Optional Components
Hooking up the optional
A/V components ........................... 28
Connecting a video game machine...... 29
Connecting a sub woofer speaker**.... 30
Connecting a DVD player* ................. 30
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 31
Troubleshooting................................... 32
Messages ............................................. 34
Specifications ...................................... 35
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
**MHC-MG310AV only
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Parts Identification
5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)* 5 (28)
AUDIO IN L jack wk (29)
AUDIO IN R jack wj (29)
CD 5 (14, 21)
CD SYNCHRO wh (21, 22)
CLEAR w; (15, 19, 34)
Deck A es (20)
Deck B 0 (20)
DIRECTION ea (20)
DISC ACCESS ql (12, 21)
Display window 4
DISPLAY wd (12, 17, 19, 34)
ENTER qk (11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28)
FRONT* qd (25)
GAME e; (26, 29)
KEYBOARD INPUT jack ws
(27)
LINK* qg (25)
MENU ea (16, 18)
PHONES jack wa
PLAY MODE wf (14, 22)
PRESET EQ 7 (24)
PRO LOGIC* qs (11, 25)
PUSH OPEN (Front cover) qj
(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 (20)
TIMER SELECT 3 (23, 27)
TIMER SET 3 (11, 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 6
M (fast forward) 6
x (stop) 6
– . (go back) 6
> + (go forward) 6
Z (deck B) 9
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only
**MHC-MG110 only
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
1
es
ea
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wl
wk
wj
wh
wg
wf
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5
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qd
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qa
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
Parts Identification
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Remote Control
For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
qg
qh
ql
qk
qj
w;
1234
wa
ws
wd
wf
6
7
8
9
5
qf
0
qd
qa
qs
5.1CH wa (30)
CD ql (14, 21)
CENTER +/– 5 (11)
DBFB qd (24)
DISPLAY 9 (12, 17, 19)
GAME 8 (26, 29)
GROOVE qf (24)
PLAY MODE 2 (14, 22)
PRESET EQ qk (24)
PRO LOGIC wf (11, 25)
REAR +/– 6 (11)
REPEAT 3 (14)
SCROLL qa (17)
SLEEP 1 (26)
SURROUND qh (25)
TAPE A/B w; (20)
TEST TONE ws (11)
TUNER/BAND 7 (18)
VIDEO (MD) wd (28)
VOL +/– qg
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 4
N (play) 0
X (pause) 0
x (stop) 0
. (go back) 0
m (rewind) 0
M (fast forward) 0
> (go forward) 0
TDISC/DISCt qs qj
continued
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Remote Control (continued)
CD wf (14, 21)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(23, 27)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (23, 26)
DBFB qg (24)
DISPLAY wh (12, 17, 19)
ENTER 5 (11, 15, 18, 22, 26,
28, 34)
GAME 7 (26, 29)
GROOVE qh (24)
PLAY MODE wg (14, 22)
PRESET EQ w; (24)
REPEAT 8 (14)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 4
N (play) 0
X (pause) 0
x (stop) 0
. (go back) wa
m (rewind) ws
M (fast forward) qa
> (go forward) qs
TDISC/DISCt qf ql
For MHC-MG110
6
7
8
9
5
qf
qg
qh
0
qd
qa
qs
ql
qk
qj
w;
1234
wa
ws
wd
wh
wg
wf
SCROLL qd (17)
SLEEP 1 (26)
SURROUND qk (25)
TAPE A/B wd (20)
TUNER/BAND 9 (18)
VIDEO (MD) 6 (28)
VOL +/– qj
Parts Identification/Getting Started
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MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose.
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
**MHC-MG510AV only
continued
Front speaker (Right)
FM antenna
AM loop antenna
Front speaker (Left)
Getting Started
Rear surround
speaker (Right)*
Rear surround
speaker (Left)*
Center surround speaker*
Sub woofer**
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
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Hooking up the system (continued)
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown
below.
R
L
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
3 Connect the center surround speaker.
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks
on the unit as shown below.
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
4 Connect the sub woofer.
(MHC-MG510AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER
jacks on the unit as shown below.
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion
Red (3)
Black (#)
Red (3)
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 speakers as shown below.
+
–
R
L
Insert only the stripped portion
Black (#)
Getting Started
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Jack type B
AM
F
M
7
5
Ω
Jack type A
A
M
FM
7
5Ω
5 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Extend the FM antenna
horizontally
To connect optional components
See page 28 for details.
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• Do not place the rear surround speakers on top of a
TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the
TV screen.
• Be sure to connect both left and right rear surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
• 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 space of 5
to 10 cm or more when placing the front speakers
next to a television.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
E
e
e
E
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.
AM loop antenna
AM loop antenna
6 Connect 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.
Note on placement
Be sure to place this unit on a horizontal place.
If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction
or damage to the system.
Extend the FM antenna
horizontally
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Setting the center speaker
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the center surround speaker to stabilize the
speaker and prevent it from slipping.
Place the center surround speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers. Align the
center surround speaker with the front speakers
or place it slightly back from the position of the
front speakers.
Setting the rear speakers
Place the rear surround speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening
position.
60 to 90 cm
Rear surround
speaker
Setting up your speakers
for Dolby Pro Logic
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Positioning the speakers
* MHC-MG510AV only
Each speaker should face the listening position.
Better surround effect will result if all speakers
are set at the same distance from the listening
position.
Place the front speakers 5 to 10 cm or more
away from the left and right of the television.
For MHC-MG510AV, place the sub woofer 5
to 10 cm or more away from either side of the
television.
Place the center speaker on the top-center of
the TV set.
The placement of rear speakers greatly depends
on the configuration of the room. The rear
speakers may be placed on both sides of the
listening position A or behind the listening
position B.
Tip
For MHC-MG310AV customers, you can connect an
optional sub woofer speaker (see page 30).
Front (L)
Center
Sub woofer*
Front (R)
Rear (R)Rear (L)
Getting Started
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Adjusting the speaker volume
of each speaker
— Test tone
1 Press PRO LOGIC.
“DOLBY PL ON” appears.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers 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 turns off.
Note
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
Setting the time
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press TIMER SET.
When you set the clock for the first time, go
to step 5.
3 Press – . or > + repeatedly to
select “CLOCK SET”.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press – . or > + repeatedly to set
the hour.
6 Press ENTER.
7 Press – . or > + repeatedly to set
the minute.
8 Press ENTER.
Tip
If you made a mistake or want to change the time,
start over from step 1.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
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CD
Saving the power in
standby mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off. Each time you press the
button, the system switches cyclically as
follows:
Demonstration t Clock display t Power
Saving Mode
Tips
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode.
Note
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration or twice to show the clock
display.
Loading a CD
You can load up to 60 discs into this unit.
Turn on the system before you load CDs.
1 Open the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover.
Front cover
2Turn 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 the display).
Disc slot at the loading
position
(located at the very front)
Disc number
Getting Started/CD
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The disc number* at the loading position
appears in the display. As you turn DISC
ACCESS, the disc number changes.
* If you have already loaded discs, the disc
number at the playing position appears. When
you turn DISC ACCESS, the displayed disc
number or Disc Memo changes to the one at the
loading position.
Disc number
Total number of tracks and total playing time
3 Insert a disc with the label side facing
right.
Notes
• Make sure you have loaded the disc into each
slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the
disc is not put in straight, it may damage the
unit or the disc.
• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete
stop before loading or removing discs.
5 Close the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover until it clicks.
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the
loading position is set to the playing
position.
Removing CDs
After following step 1 of “Loading a CD” on
page 12, remove the discs. Then close the front
cover.
Notes
• Always close the front cover except when you load
or remove discs.
• Do not load an empty 8 cm CD adaptor. It may
damage the unit.
• Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to
CDs. It may damage 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 comes to the loading position.
Remove the disc after the rotary table comes to a
complete stop.
Tip
You can display the original Disc Memos instead of
the disc numbers (see “Labeling a CD” on page 16) to
locate the disc easily when you start playing.
When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title is
displayed instead of the disc number.
With the label
side facing
right
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load additional
discs.
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Other Operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X PAUSE (or X on the
remote). Press again to resume play.
Select a track During play or pause, press > +
(to go forward) or – . (to go
back).
Find a point in
a track
During play, press and hold M (to
go forward) or m (to go back).
Release it when you find the desired
point.
Select a CD in
stop mode
Turn DISC ACCESS to the right (to
go forward) or to the left (to go
back) and release 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 “REP 1” appears.
ALL DISCS REP: For all the tracks
on all CDs up to five times.
1 DISC REP: For all the tracks on
the current CD up to five times.
REP 1*: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play, press
REPEAT until “REP” or “REP 1”
disappears.
* When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until Repeat Play is canceled.
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
You can play up to 60 CDs continuously. This
system lets you play the CD in different play
modes.
Disc number
Track number Playing time
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 When you want to specify the 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 until the
mode you want appears.
Select To play
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
1 DISC (Normal
Play)
The CD you have selected
in original order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
The tracks on all CDs in
random order.
1 DISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
PGM (Program
Play)
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 “Programing
CD tracks ” on page 15.)
4 Press n N (or N on the remote).
CD
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Programing CD tracks
— Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks
from all the CDs in the order you want to play
them.
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
3 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 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 and corresponding step (playing order)
appear.
6 Program additional discs or tracks.
To program Repeat steps
Other discs 3 and 5
Other tracks on the
same disc
4 and 5
Other tracks on other
discs
3 to 5
7 Press n N (or N on the remote).
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
until “PGM” disappears.
Press – . or > + (or . or
> on the remote) repeatedly
during Program Play.
Other Operations
To Do this
Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Press and hold CLEAR.
Perform steps 3 to 5.
Tips
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD,
then press n N (or N on the remote) in
Program Play mode.
•“--.--” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.
• The programed disc and track numbers remain until
you erase them, so that the system plays only the
existing disc and track numbers if you replace discs.
However, the disc and track numbers that are not
found in the system or on the disc are deleted from
the program, and the rest of the program is played
in the programed order.
Cancel Program
play
Check the
program
Clear a track or
disc from the end
Clear the entire
program
Add tracks or
discs to the
program in stop
mode
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7Press M.
The character you selected in step 6 stops
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
8Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the
entire title.
If you made a mistake
Press m or M until the character you
want to change flashes, then repeat steps 6
and 7.
To erase a character
Press CLEAR while the character is
flashing. You cannot insert characters.
9Press ENTER to complete the labeling
procedure.
Repeat steps 2 to 9 to label additional discs.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU.
Tip
When you replace a disc with a CD-TEXT disc, the
Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is automatically
restored. The Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is no
longer stored (disappears) when the disc is removed.
Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of a
CD-TEXT disc.
Note
The Disc Memo stores the number of the slot in
which the CD was loaded. Re-enter the Disc Memo
when loading a new CD into that slot.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo
You can label up to 60 CDs with titles of up to
20 characters. Whenever you load a labeled
CD, the title appears in the display.
You can also label CDs using an optional
keyboard (see “Labeling titles through the
keyboard” on page 27).
Notes
• You cannot label a CD for which “TEXT” appears
in the display.
• You can label a CD only during Normal Play (when
“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS” is displayed).
1 Press CD to switch 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
the disc title flashes.
You can input the following characters:
• Upper cases (A – Z)
• Numbers (0 – 9)
• Symbols (‘ – ⁄ , + < > _ = `)
CD
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Checking the Disc Memos
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
CHECK” appears.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc titles
stored in the system memory between 01 and
60.
6 Press MENU.
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
Erasing a Disc Memo
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
ERASE” appears.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc
number with the title you want to erase.
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.
5 Press ENTER again until “COMPLETE”
appears.
Using the CD display
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or the entire CD. When a CD-
TEXT disc is loaded, you can also check the
information recorded on the disc, such as the
titles.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
During normal play
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Remaining time of the current track t
Remaining time of the disc* t Track title
(CD-TEXT disc only) t Clock display t
Effect status
* “--.--” appears when either “ALL DISCS”, “ALL
DISCS SHUF”, “1 DISC SHUF” or “PGM” is
displayed (see page 14).
In stop mode
During Program Play mode when there is a
program:
The last track number and the total playing
time of the program t The disc number of the
program, the last track number and total
number of steps t Disc title or Disc Memo*
1
t Clock display t Effect status
In other conditions:
TOC display*
2
t Disc title or Disc Memo*
1
t Clock display t Effect status
*
1
For labeled CD or CD with CD-TEXT
*
2
TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc, and
total playing time of the disc
Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT information
may not appears.
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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 to an existing
preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 4, press
– . or > + repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the other station.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM
tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding down
ENTER, turn the system back on. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the
same procedure.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10
stations for AM.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press and hold m or M until the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release it.
Scanning stops automatically when the
system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and
“STEREO” (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.
Preset number
5 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears.
The station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
Tuner
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Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 18).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press – . or > + (or . 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 static noise, press
STEREO/MONO repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
Labeling the preset
stations
— Station Name
You can label each preset station with up to
12 characters (Station Name).
You can also label preset stations using an
optional keyboard (see “Labeling titles through
the keyboard” on page 27).
1 Tune the desired station you want to
label (see “Listening to the radio” on
this page).
2 Follow the same procedures as from
steps 3 to 9 of “Labeling a CD” on
page 16.
To check the preset number and
frequency
The station name appears when you tuned the
labeled station.
To check the preset number and frequency,
press DISPLAY. The preset number and
frequency are displayed for 4 seconds and it
returns to the station name display.
To erase the name
1 Tune the station.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”, then press ENTER.
4 Press CLEAR repeatedly to erase the
name.
5 Press ENTER.
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Other Operations
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X PAUSE (or X on the
remote). Press again to
resume play.
Fast-forward
or rewind
Press m or M.
Remove
the cassette
Press Z.
Searching for beginning of a track
(AMS)*
Press – . or > + (or . or > on the
remote) repeatedly during playback for the
number of songs you want to skip forward (or
backward).
The display shows the number of tracks to be
skipped.
* The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature
detects a blank space of more than four seconds
between tracks to locate tracks quickly.
Notes
• 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 system is placed near a television.
• If the system stops during tape playback or
recording due to a power failure or other reason, do
not attempt to forcibly eject the tape as this may
damage the heads. Wait until the power is restored,
then be sure to press ?/1 to turn on the system
before ejecting the tape.
Tape
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing forward
Playing a tape
1 Load a tape.
2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to play one side. Select j* to
play both sides.
To play both decks in succession, select
RELAY (Relay Play)**.
3 Press n N.
Press n N again to play the reverse side
for the deck B. When you select j or
RELAY, the deck automatically stops after
repeating the sequence five times.
Tape playback side
>>> appears for the front side, and <<< for
the reverse side.
* Deck A does not play the reverse side.
**After the playback of the front side of deck A,
deck B repeats the sequence five times.
Loading a tape
You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape.
1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
2 Press Z.
3 Insert a tape in deck A* or B with the
side you want to play/record facing
forward.
* Playback only
Tape
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Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a CD, tape or radio. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Steps
Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording)
Recording from a CD/tape/radio manually
1 Load a recordable tape into deck B.
2 Press CD.
5 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
6 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
7 Start playing the music source to be
recorded.
4 Press CD SYNCHRO.
To stop recording
Press x.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
Press the function button of the source
you want to record.
3 Turn DISC ACCESS (or press
TDISC or DISCt on the remote)
to select the CD you want to
record.
Insert the CD or tape, or tune in the
station you want to record.
Tip
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.
continued
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Recording a CD by specifying
track order
— Program Edit
When programing, make sure the playing times
for each side do not exceed the length of one
side of the 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 remote) repeatedly until the
desired track appears.
6 Press ENTER.
The track is programed. The programed
track and corresponding step (playing order)
appear, followed by the total playing time.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the same disc
or 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to
program additional discs or tracks.
8 Press CD SYNCHRO.
Deck B stands by to record in the direction
of the indication. The CD player pauses for
play.
9 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to record on one side. Select j
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
10
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Tip
If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches
the end of the front side part-way through a track, the
entire track is recorded again from the beginning of
the reverse side.
Recording to a tape (continued)
Tape
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Timer-recording radio
programs
You can record a preset radio station from a
specified time.
To timer-record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 18) and set the clock (see “Setting the
time” on page 11).
1 Tune in 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 recording.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the procedure in step 4.
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.
6 Load a recordable tape into deck B.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
When the recording starts, the volume is
reduced to minimum.
Other Operations
To Do this
Check the
setting
Press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/
TIMER SELECT on the remote for
MHC-MG110) and press – . or
> + (or . or > on the remote)
repeatedly to select “REC”. Then, press
ENTER. To change the setting, start
over from step 1.
Cancel the
timer
Press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/
TIMER SELECT on the remote for
MHC-MG110) and press – . or
> + (or . or > on the remote)
repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF”,
then press ENTER.
Notes
• If the system is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
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Sound Adjustment
Selecting the sound effect
The preset music menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the sound
you are listening to.
Selecting the effect from the
music menu
Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the
preset you want.
The preset name appears in the display.
See the chart “Sound effect options”.
To cancel the effect
Press PRESET EQ repeatedly until “FLAT”
appears.
Sound effect options
“SUR” appears if you select an effect with
surround effects.
Effect
Adjusting the sound
Reinforcing the bass sound
— DBFB
You can listen to music with stronger bass
tones.
Press DBFB* on the remote.
“DBFB” appears and the bass is reinforced.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
DBFB NORMAL t DBFB HIGH t DBFB
OFF (off)
* DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback
Tip
DBFB is factory set to on.
Enjoying the powerful sound
— GROOVE/V-GROOVE
You can reinforce the bass and create a more
powerful 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 factory set to on.
ROCK
POP
JAZZ
Standard music sources
GAME PlayStation 1, 2 and other video
game music sources
Note
The sound effect of this system does not affect DVD
5.1 CH sound.
Sound Adjustment
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Selecting the surround
effect
For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
1 Press SURROUND to turn on the
surround mode.
The indicator on the SURROUND button
lights up.
2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to
select the surround effect you want.
SUR ON: Reproduces stereo sources in
surround sound.
HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a
concert hall.
THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a
movie theater.
E THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a
large movie theater.
To cancel the surround mode
Press SURROUND again to turn off the
indicator on the SURROUND button.
For MHC-MG110
Press SURROUND MODE (or SURROUND
on the remote) repeatedly to turn the
surround mode on or off.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
SUR ON (SUR) y SUR OFF (off)
Note
When you select other sound effect, the surround
effect will be canceled.
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound from Dolby Surround-encoded
(
) video tapes. Complete the
setup and adjustments first (see page 10).
Press PRO LOGIC while playing a program
source.
Press PRO LOGIC again to cancel the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround sound.
Notes
• You cannot use both Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound and other surround effects at the same time.
• When recording the sound, be sure to turn off
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
• The surround effect of this system does not affect
DVD 5.1 CH sound.
Selecting the sound
formation
— Multi room selector
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
You can select the sound formation with the
press of a button. The speakers producing
sound light up on the display.
Press Display Sound output
FRONT
Stereo sound from the
front speakers.
REAR
Stereo sound from the
rear surround speakers.
LINK
Front speaker stereo
sound from both the front
and rear surround
speakers.
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Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting
the time” on page 11).
1 Prepare the music source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programing CD tracks” on page 15).
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you
want to play facing forward.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (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 playing.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
6 Set the time to stop playing following
the procedure in step 5.
Check the
remaining time
SLEEP once.
Change the
time to turn off
SLEEP repeatedly to select the
time you want.
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
SLEEP repeatedly until
“SLEEP OFF” appears.
Other Features
Enhancing video game
sound
— Game Sync
You need to connect a video game machine
(See “Connecting a video game machine” on
page 29).
Press GAME.
Tips
• The GAME (effect status) is automatically selected.
• These operations cannot be performed in the Power
Saving Mode.
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off after a
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to
music.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
SLEEP AUTO* t SLEEP 90MIN t SLEEP
80MIN t SLEEP 70MIN t
…
t SLEEP
10MIN t SLEEP OFF
* The system turns off when the current CD or tape
finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).
To Press
Other Features/Using an Optional Keyboard
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7 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly until the
music source you want appears.
The indication changes as follows:
t
TUNER
y
CD PLAY
T
t
TAPE PLAY
T
8 Press ENTER.
The type of timer, followed by the start
time, stop time, and the music source,
appear, then the original display appears.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Other Operations
To Do this
Check the setting Press 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.
Change the setting Start over from step 1.
Cancel the timer Press TIMER SELECT (or
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on
the remote for MHC-MG110)
and press – . or > +
(or . or > on the
remote) repeatedly to select
“TIMER OFF”, then press
ENTER.
Tip
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
Notes
• When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will
not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it
off.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and Timer-
recording at the same time.
Using an Optional Keyboard
A CD
Setting the keyboard
You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not
supplied). In principle, you may use any IBM*-
compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface.**
However, not all keyboards are guaranteed to
work properly, so we recommend using the
KB-10 keyboard.
* IBM is the registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
**The power consumption must be 120 mA or less.
Note
Hum or noise may enter the AM radio sound
depending on the operating environment.
Connect the keyboard connector to the
KEYBOARD INPUT jack.
You can connect the keyboard even when the
system is turned on.
Labeling titles through the
keyboard
You can quickly enter or edit names using a
keyboard. You can label a CD only during
Normal Play (when “1 DISC” or “ALL
DISCS” is displayed).
Keyboard input is performed in insert mode.
1 Perform the following procedure
depending on what you want to label.
To label Do this
Switch the function to CD and
select the desired CD.
A preset station Switch the function to
TUNER and select the desired
preset radio station number.
2 Press [Enter].
The text input screen appears and the cursor
flashes.
3 Enter a title.
Besides letter keys, you can also use the
keys shown in the following table.
4 Press [Enter].
“COMPLETE” appears for a few seconds
and the title you labeled appears.
continued
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Optional Components
Make a digital
recording from CD
to MD
Connect an optical cable.
Listen to the analog
sound of a
connected VCR
Connect the audio cords.
Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears.
Listen to the analog
sound of the
connected MD deck
With the system turned off,
press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
while holding down ENTER.
This switches the “VIDEO”
function to “MD”. Once you
enable the “MD” function,
just press 5.1CH/VIDEO
(MD)*.
Then connect the audio cords.
Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
repeatedly until “MD”
appears.
Make an analog
recording from MD
onto a tape
Connect the audio cords.
Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
repeatedly until “MD”
appears.
* VIDEO (MD) for MHC-MG110 or on the remote
Editing operations while labeling
To Press
Cancel the operation [Esc]
Move the cursor [T] or [t]
Erase the character or
space at the cursor
position
[Delete]
Erase the character or
space preceding the
cursor
[Back Space]
Operating the 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
Press
CD PLAY [F5]
CD PAUSE [F6]
CD STOP [F7]
DISC ACCESS (DISCt) [F8]
TUNER/BAND [F9]
– . [F10]
> + [F11]
DISPLAY [F12]
Hooking up the optional
A/V components
You can connect a digital or an analog
component to this system.
To the audio output jacks of an MD deck,
a VCR, etc.
To the digital input jack of a digital component
To Do this
Labeling titles through the keyboard
(continued)
Using an Optional Keyboard/Optional Components
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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 jack, and the audio
output to the AUDIO IN jacks on the front
panel of the unit. Connect the VIDEO OUT
jack on the rear panel of the unit to the video
input of a TV using the optional video cable.
To listen to the sound of the connected video
game machine, press GAME.
To the video input of a TV
To the video output of the video game machine
To the audio output of the video game machine
Notes
• The video game machine image may appear on the
TV screen even if the system is turned off.
• See “Selecting the sound effect” on page 24 for
video game sound effects.
• If you press GAME while the system is off, the
system turns on, the function switches to GAME,
and the equalizer also switches to the GAME (effect
status).
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To the front output
of the DVD player
To the center output
of the DVD player
To the rear output of
the DVD player
To the woofer output of
the DVD player
When your DVD player has 5.1
channel analog outputs
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to 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 DVD player which does not have the
5.1 channel analog outputs.
Connecting a sub woofer
speaker
(MHC-MG310AV only)
You can connect an optional sub woofer
speaker.
To sub woofer
Connecting a DVD player
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Optional Components/Additional Information
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Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents.
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording, cannot be played back.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
Additional Information
Tab of side B Tab of side A
Break off
the cassette
tab of side A
continued
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.
On safety
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the system and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
• The nameplate is located on the rear exterior.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight.
On heat buildup
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction.
• Place the unit in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the unit.
If you continuously use this unit at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation
hole for the cooling fan.
On operation
• If the system is brought directly from a cold to a
warm location, or is placed in a very damp room,
moisture may condense on the lens inside the CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Troubleshooting
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug
in the power cord even though you have not
turned on the system (See step 6 of “Hooking up
the system” on page 9).
• Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned
off. The demonstration disappears.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
—“Setting the time” on page 11
—“Presetting radio stations” on page 18
If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up
to music” on page 26 and “Timer-recording radio
programs” on page 23.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on
the remote).
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
• There is no audio output during timer recording.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use
a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use
with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
Precautions (continued)
Additional Information
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The sound from the connected source is
distorted when VIDEO function is selected.
• Select MD function. If “VIDEO” appears in the
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 the
optional A/V components” on page 28).
“- - : - -” flashes in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY”, and “REC” do not appear when you
press TIMER SELECT.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
system’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 8).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
• Connect the supplied speakers.
The sound comes from the center speaker only
(for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only).
• The source being played back is monaural. Press
PRO LOGIC to turn off the Dolby Pro Logic
mode.
There is no sound from the center speaker (for
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only).
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 8).
There is no sound from the rear speakers (for
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only).
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 8).
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
CD Player
The CD will not play.
• Close the front cover.
• Check if the CD is correctly loaded in the slot.
• The CD is dirty.
• The CD is loaded with the label side facing left.
• There is moisture on the CD.
Play does not start from the first track.
• The player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or
“SHUF” disappears.
The sound skips.
• The CD is dirty.
• Replace the CD.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system,
or placing them on separate stands.
• When you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
“OVER” is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• No tape in the cassette holder.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette. (see
“To save a tape permanently” on page 31).
• The tape has reeled to the end.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 32).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 32).
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
After pressing n N (or N on the remote) or
Z, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT”
appears, and the system enters standby mode
automatically.
• The tape was not loaded correctly.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect the
external antenna.
• The supplied FM antenna receives signals along
its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
• Consult your nearest 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 not described above
occur, reset the system as follows:
1 Unplug the power cord.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
4 Press x, CLEAR, and DISPLAY at the
same time.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made are cleared. Be sure to
restore all necessary settings.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
NO DISC
• There is no CD in the disc slot.
OVER
• You have reached the end of the CD.
Additional Information
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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
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
MHC-MG510AV
Front speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
75 + 75 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
40 watts)
Center speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
45 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Rear speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
45 + 45 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Sub woofer:
Continuous RMS power output
45 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz,
10% THD)
MHC-MG310AV
Front speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
75 + 75 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
40 watts)
Center speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
25 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Rear speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
25 + 25 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
MHC-MG110
Continuous RMS power output
75 + 75 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
40 watts)
Inputs
VIDEO/MD IN (phono jacks):
voltage 250 mV/450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
5.1CH (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only):
FRONT (phono jacks): voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
REAR (phono jacks): voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
CENTER (phono jack): voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
SUB WOOFER (phono jack):
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
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Outputs
PHONES (stereo phone jack):
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more
FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms (except for the
North American model)
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR (MHC-MG510AV/
MG310AV only): accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms (except for the
North American model)
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only):
accepts impedance of
8 ohms (except for the
North American model)
SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER
(MHC-MG510AV only): accepts impedance of
8 ohms (except for the
North American model)
SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG310AV only):
voltage 1 V,
impedance 1 kilohm
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Wavelength 780 – 790 nm
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB
Dynamic range More than 90 dB
OPTICAL OUT (CD)
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Wavelength 660 nm
Output Level –18 dBm
Tape player section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Specifications (continued)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals
North American model: 75 ohms unbalanced
Australian model: 75 ohms balanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
North American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Australian model: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
Speaker
Front speaker
SS-MG510AV for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV:
Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type
magnetically shielded type
Speaker units
Woofer: 17 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 215 × 383 × 258
mm
Mass Approx. 4.1 kg net per
speaker
SS-MG110 for MHC-MG110:
Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type
Speaker units
Woofer: 17 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 215 × 383 × 223
mm
Mass Approx. 3.7 kg net per
speaker
Additional Information
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Rear speaker (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only)
SS-RS560 for MHC-MG510AV:
Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
type
Speaker units
Full-range: 10 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 215 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass Approx. 0.8 kg net per
speaker
SS-RS360 for MHC-MG310AV:
Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
type
Speaker units
Full-range: 8 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 215 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass Approx. 0.8 kg net per
speaker
Center speaker (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only)
SS-CT560 for MHC-MG510AV:
Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
type magnetically shielded
Speaker units
Full-range: 10 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass Approx. 1.0 kg net per
speaker
SS-CT360 for MHC-MG310AV:
Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
type magnetically shielded
Speaker units
Full-range: 8 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass Approx. 1.0 kg net per
speaker
Sub woofer (MHC-MG510AV only)
SS-WG60
System
Speaker system Passive sub woofer
Speaker unit Woofer: 16 cm cone type
Enclosure type Advanced SAW type
Reproduction frequency range
20 – 245 Hz
High frequency cut-off frequency
245 Hz
Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 205 × 383 × 312
mm, including front grille
Mass Approx. 6.6 kg
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model: 220 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Power consumption
North American model
MHC-MG510AV: 220 watts
MHC-MG310AV: 200 watts
MHC-MG110: 150 watts
Australian model
MHC-MG310AV: 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 commander (1)
Batteries (2)
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Rear speaker cords
(MHC-MG510AV/
MG310AV only) (2)
Center speaker pads
(attached to the backside
of the center speaker)
(MHC-MG510AV/
MG310AV only) (2)
Video cable (Australian
model only) (1)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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