Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
4-231-993-13(2)
MHC-DP700
MHC-DP800AV
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 objects
filled with liquids, such as 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
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.
NOTICE 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.
This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic
Surround, DTS**, and the DTS Digital Surround System.
* 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.
** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater
Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674,
5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents
issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround”
are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems,
Inc. © 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All
rights reserved.
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
digipad operations ................................. 6
Getting Started
Hooking up the system .......................... 7
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries
into the remote ................................ 8
Setting up your speakers for
Dolby Pro Logic* ............................ 9
Specifying the speaker parameters ......10
Setting the time.................................... 11
Saving the power in standby mode......11
CD
Loading a CD ...................................... 12
Playing a CD
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/
Repeat Play ................................... 12
Programming the CD tracks
— Program Play ............................ 13
Using the CD display ..........................14
Tuner
Presetting radio stations.......................15
Listening to the radio
— Preset Tuning ........................... 15
Using the Radio Data System (RDS)** .
16
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 17
Playing a tape ...................................... 17
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/
High-Speed Dubbing/Recording
Manually/Program Edit ................. 18
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 19
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................. 21
Selecting the preset effect file ............. 21
Adjusting the sound effects ................. 21
Creating a personal audio effect file
— Personal file.............................. 22
Other Features
Changing the spectrum analyzer
display ........................................... 23
To adjust the brightness of the display...
23
To listen to multi channel sound ......... 23
Singing along: Karaoke*** ................. 23
About indicators .................................. 24
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 24
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 25
Hooking Up the Optional
Components
Connecting audio components ............ 26
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 27
Troubleshooting................................... 28
Specifications ...................................... 30
* MHC-DP800AV only.
** European model only.
***Except for North American and European models.
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2CH/MULTI r; (23)
CD wk (8, 12, 13, 18, 19)
CD SYNC HI-DUB qj (18, 19)
CLOCK/TIMER SET ea (11, 19,
25)
DECK A Z ql (17)
DECK B Z qk (17, 18)
digipad ej (6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15,
16, 17, 20, 22, 25)
DIGITAL wf (26)
DIGITAL IN (or DIGITAL IN 2)
(OPTICAL) jack ws (26)
DIRECTION ed (17, 18, 19)
DISC 1–3 2 (12, 13, 19)
DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE 3
(12)
Disc tray 5 (12)
DISPLAY wl (11, 14, 16)
DOLBY NR ef (17, 18, 19)
DSP EDIT rg (21)
EDIT ed (19)
EFFECT ra (21, 22)
ENTER ek (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16,
19, 20, 22, 23, 25)
FM MODE ef (15)
GAME wd (26)
GAME MODE rf (21)
GROOVE rs (21)
IR receptor qf
KARAOKE PON (Except for
North American and European
models) e; (23)
MD (VIDEO) wg (26)
MIC jack (Except for North
American and European
models) w; (23)
MIC LEVEL control (Except for
North American and European
models) wa (23)
MOVIE MODE eh (21)
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING
indicator rj (24)
MUSIC MODE rh (21)
P FILE rd (22)
PHONES jack qg
PLAY MODE eg (12, 13, 19)
PTY (European model only) ed
(16)
REC PAUSE/START qh (18, 19)
REPEAT ef (13)
SPECTRUM (North American
and European models only) e;
(23)
TAPE A/B wh (17, 18)
TIMER SELECT es (20, 25)
TOOL MODE el (21)
TUNER/BAND wj (15)
TUNER MEMORY eg (15)
VOLUME control qd
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 1
Z OPEN/CLOSE (disc tray) 4
nN (play) 6
X (pause) 7
x (stop) 8
. (go back) q;
> (go forward) 9
m/– (rewind) qs
M/+ (fast forward) qa
Parts Identification
Main unit
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The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Parts Identification
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qh
qj
qk
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wj
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Remote Control
2CH/MULTI qh (23)
AMP MENU qk (9, 23)
CD wj (8, 12, 13, 18, 19)
CLEAR 6 (13)
D.SKIP 7 (12)
DIGITAL wf (26)
DISPLAY 1 (11, 14, 16)
DSP EDIT qs (21)
EFFECT ON/OFF qj (21, 22)
ENTER w; (9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16,
19, 20, 22, 23, 25)
GAME wd (26)
GAME MODE 9 (21)
MD (VIDEO) ws (26)
MOVIE MODE 8 (21)
MUSIC MODE wa (21)
P FILE qd (22)
REPEAT 5 (13)
SLEEP 4 (24)
SPEAKER LEVEL qg (10)
SPECTRUM 2 (23)
TAPE A/B wg (17, 18)
TOOL MODE qa (21)
TUNER/BAND wh (15)
VOL +/– qf
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
@/1 (power) 3
nN (play) ql
X (pause) ql
x (stop) ql
. (go back) ql
> (go forward) ql
m (rewind) ql
M (fast forward) ql
v/V/b/B q;
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digipad operations
This model is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various
operations with this digipad.
CD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions
Basic operation CD, TUNER, TAPE A/B
Tap once nN (Start playback)*
Tap twice x (Stop playback)
* When you tap the digipad while playing a CD, playback pauses. Tap again to
resume playback.
Slide from the left > (AMS +, preset +)**
to the right
Slide from the right . (AMS –, preset –)**
to the left
Slide from lower side M (Fast forward, tuning +)**
to upper side
Slide from upper side m (Rewind, tuning –)**
to lower side
**If you keep on moving, you can operate as pressing and holding these buttons.
Adjusting the equalizer curve in EQ EDIT operations
(page 21)
The curve made by sliding the finger is reflected in the display.
Selecting parameters in DSP EDIT and other
adjustments (page 21)
Slide in the direction until you reach the value you want (refer to each
of the operations).
Notes
• Do not use utensil whose end is sharpened.
• When this unit does not respond to the digipad operations, press the digipad a little harder.
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Getting Started
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L
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5
3 3 2
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3
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Do the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
Front speaker
(Left)
Front speaker
(Right)
FM antenna
Rear speaker*
(Right)
Rear speaker*
(Left)
* MHC-DP800AV only.
Center speaker*
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid (3)
–
R
L
+
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
jacks (MHC-DP700) or FRONT SPEAKER
jacks (MHC-DP800AV).
2 Connect the rear speakers.
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the REAR
SPEAKER jacks.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Gray/Solid (3)
continued
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To attach the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• The type of speakers supplied vary according to the
model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page
30).
• Do not place the rear speakers on top of a TV. This
may cause color distortion in the TV screen.
• For MHC-DP800AV, be sure to connect both left
and right rear speakers. Otherwise, the sound will
not be heard.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Tip
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.
Notice for carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1 Turn on the system, then press CD.
Make sure that all discs are removed
from the unit.
2 Hold down CD, then press ?/1 until
“LOCK” appears.
3 Release ?/1 first, then release CD.
4 Unplug the AC power cord.
3 Connect the center speaker.
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER
SPEAKER jacks.
4 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
The plug of the FM antenna may vary according
to the model you purchased.
5 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of
your local power line voltage.
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.
If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not
fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug
(only for models equipped with an adaptor).
R
L
+
–
+
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
AM loop antenna
Jack type B
FM75
AM
FM75
AM
COAXIAL
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}
]
}
220V 230-240V120V
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
Jack type A
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black/Stripe (#)
Gray/Solid (3)
Hooking up the system (continued)
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Getting Started
Rear speaker
60 to 90 cm
Front
speaker (L)
Front
speaker (R)
Center
speaker
Rear
speaker (L)
Rear
speaker (R)
45°
Setting up your speakers
for Dolby Pro Logic
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound
image by using four separate channels. These
channels manipulate the sound to be heard and
enhance the action on the screen.
Positioning the speakers
1 Place the front speakers at an angle of
45 degrees from your listening
position.
2 Place the center speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers.
Align the center speaker with the front
speakers or place it slightly behind the
front speakers.
3 Place the rear speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your
listening position.
Specifying the distance of
the speakers
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 From your listening position, press v
or V repeatedly to select the parameter.
Adjustable parameters are described below.
3 Press b or B repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to set other
parameters.
5 Press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons
(v/V/b/B).
Note
If each of the front or rear speakers is not placed at an
equal distance from your listening position, set the
distance of the closest speaker.
Adjustable parameters
The default settings are in the parentheses.
• FRNT: 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters (2.4 meters)
(4 feet to 40 feet (8 feet))*
Front speakers distance.
• CTR: FRNT to 1.5 meters (2.4 meters)
(FRNT to 5 feet (8 feet))*
Center speaker distance.
• REAR: FRNT to 4.5 meters (1.5 meters)
(FRNT to 15 feet (5 feet))*
Rear speakers distance.
* North American model only.
Note
To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic surround with 2 channel
PCM or analog input sources, select “NORMAL
SURR” from the sound effect options (see page 21).
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Specifying the speaker
parameters
Use the remote for the operation.
1 From your listening position, press
SPEAKER LEVEL.
Adjustable menus and parameters are
described below.
2 Press v or V repeatedly to select the
parameter.
3 Press b or B repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
4 Repeat steps 2 to 3 to set other
parameters.
5 Press ENTER.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of the cursor buttons
(v/V/b/B).
Adjustable parameters
The default settings are in the parentheses.
x BALANCE
• FRNT L___R: (center)
Balance between the front left and right
speakers.
• (MHC-DP800AV only)
REAR L___R: (center)
Balance between the rear left and right
speakers.
Range: 6 dB (L) to 6 dB (R), 13 steps
x LEVEL (MHC-DP800AV only)
• REAR
**
dB: (0 dB)
Level of the rear speakers.
Range: –6 dB to 6 dB, 1 dB steps
• CTR
**
dB: (0 dB)
Level of the center speaker.
Range: –6 dB to 6 dB, 1 dB steps
• SW
**
dB: (10 dB)
Level of the sub woofer.
Range: –10 dB to 10 dB, 1 dB steps
x LFE
• LFE
*****
: (0 dB)
Level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect)
channel output.
Range: OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB, 1 dB steps
“OFF” cuts the sound of the LFE channel.
However, the low frequency sound of the
speakers are output from the sub woofer.
“–20 dB” to “0 dB” settings allow you to
attenuate the LFE signal. “0 dB” outputs the
full LFE signal at the mix level determined by
the recording engineer.
x D.COMP.
• D.COMP.: (STD)
Dynamic range compression.
Range: OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD, MAX
“OFF” does not compress the dynamic range.
“0.1” to “0.9” settings allow you to compress
the dynamic range in small steps. “STD”
reproduces the sound track with the dynamic
range intended by the recording engineer.
“MAX” provides a great compression of the
dynamic range.
x T.TONE (MHC-DP800AV only)
• T.TONE: (OFF)
Test tone output.
Range: OFF, ON
“ON” outputs the test tone from each speaker in
sequence. Adjust the LEVEL and BALANCE
parameters so that the volume level of the test
tone from each speaker sounds the same using
the remote from your listening position. Select
“OFF” to turn off the test tone.
Notes
• When you adjust the level of the sub woofer, set
T.TONE to “OFF”.
• Dynamic range compression is possible with Dolby
Digital sources only.
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Getting Started
Setting the time
1 Turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
When you set the time for the first time,
proceed 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
minutes.
8 Press ENTER.
Tips
• If you have made a mistake or want to change the
time, start over from step 2.
• You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
Saving the power in
standby mode
Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
power is off.
Each time you press the button, the system
switches cyclically as follows:
Demonstration t Clock t Power Saving
Mode
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration, twice to show the clock display.
Tips
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer functions during the Power Saving Mode.
Note
During the Power Saving Mode, the following
functions do not work:
– Setting the time.
– Changing the AM tuning interval (except for
European and Middle Eastern models).
– Pressing a function button to turn the power on.
– Switching the function of MD (VIDEO).
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Loading a CD
1 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
The disc tray slides out.
2 Place a CD with the label side up on the
disc tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to close the disc
tray.
Playing a CD
–– Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
This unit lets you play the CD in different play
modes.
1 When playback is stopped, press PLAY
MODE repeatedly until the mode you
want appears in the display.
CD
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MUSIC
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
3
1 DISC
CD
When you play a
CD single, place it
on the inner circle
of the tray.
Track number
Playing timeDisc tray number
Select
ALL DISCS
1 DISC
ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE
1 DISC
SHUFFLE
PROGRAM
2 Press DISC 1–3.
If you press nN when CD is selected as
the function (press CD) and the disc tray is
closed, playback starts.
Tip
You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Other operations
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Select a track
Find a point in a
track
Select a CD when
playback is stopped
Switch to CD
function from
another source
Exchange other
CDs during
playback.
Remove the CD
To play
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
The CD you have selected in the
original order.
The tracks on all CDs in random
order
The tracks on the CD you have
selected in random order.
The tracks on all CDs in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Programming the
CD tracks” on page 13).
Disc presence indicator
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume playback.
During playback or pause, press
> (to go forward) or . (to
go back).
Press and hold down M or
m during playback and release
it at the desired point.
Press DISC 1–3 or DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE (or D.SKIP on
the remote).
Press DISC 1–3 (Automatic
Source Selection).
Press DISC SKIP
EX-CHANGE.
Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
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CD
5 Press ENTER.
The track(s) is (are) programmed. The
program step number appears, followed by
the total playing time.
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
disc.
7 Press nN.
To
Cancel Program Play
Clear a track from
the end
Add a track to the
program when
playback is stopped
Tips
• The program you made remains in the system’s
memory even after it has been played back. Press
nN to play the same program again.
• If “--.--” appears instead of the total playing time
during programming, this means:
– you have programmed a track number
which exceeds 20.
– the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes.
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MUSIC
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
3
PROGRAM
Track
number
Disc tray
number
Total playing time
(including selected
track)
To
Play
repeatedly
(Repeat Play)
* You cannot use this function during ALL DISCS
SHUFFLE.
Tips
• You can use the digipad for CD operations.
• Pressing CD while the power is off automatically
turns the power on.
Programming the CD
tracks
–– Program Play
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks
from all the CDs in the order you want them to
be played.
1 Press CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3 Press DISC 1–3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the
display.
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the
track you want appears in the display.
Do this
Press REPEAT during playback
until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT
1” appears.
REPEAT*: For all the tracks on
the CD up to 5 times.
REPEAT 1: For a single track
only.
To cancel Repeat Play, press
REPEAT until “REPEAT” and
“REPEAT 1” disappears.
Press
PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS”
appears in the display.
CLEAR on the remote when
playback is stopped.
1 Press DISC 1–3 to select a
CD.
2 Press . or >
repeatedly to select the
track.
3 Press ENTER.
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Using the CD display
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or that of the CD.
When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can
check the information stored on the disc, such
as the titles or artist names. When the unit
detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT”
indication appears in the display.
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
During normal playback
Playing time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current track t
Remaining time on the current CD (“1 DISC”
mode) or “--.-- ” display (“ALL DISCS” mode)
t Title name of the current track* t Clock
display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status
When playback is stopped
When the CD player is in program mode and
there is a program:
The last track number of the program and the
total playing time** t Total number of
programmed tracks (for 8 seconds) t Title
name of the CD* t Clock display (for 8
seconds) t Effect status
In other conditions:
Total number of tracks and the total playing
time t Title name of the CD* t Clock
display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status
* With CD TEXT discs only (certain characters
cannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, some
CD TEXT information may not appear.
**“--.--” appears in the following cases;
– when the CD contains 21 tracks or more, and
track number which exceeds 20 is selected.
– when the program time exceeds 100 minutes.
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Tuner
To change the AM tuning interval
(Except for European and Middle
Eastern models)
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 power. While holding down
the ENTER button, turn the power back on.
When you change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure.
Listening to the radio
–– Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations”).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select FM or AM.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to tune in
the preset station you want.
To Do this
Turn off the radio Press ?/1.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
In step 2, press m or M repeatedly (Manual
Tuning) or press and hold m or M
(Automatic Tuning).
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
• When an FM program is noisy, press FM MODE so
that “MONO” appears in the display. There will be
no stereo effect, but the reception will improve.
• To improve broadcast reception, reorient the
antennas.
MHz
Presetting radio stations
You can preset 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.
Scanning stops when the system tunes in a
station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a
stereo program) appear.
3 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display. The
stations are stored from preset number 1.
4 Press ENTER.
The station is stored.
5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press m or M repeatedly to tune in the
station manually.
To set another station to an existing
preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 3, press .
or > repeatedly to select the preset number
where you want to store a new station, then
proceed to step 4.
Tips
• Pressing TUNER/BAND while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
• The preset stations are retained for half a day even
if you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
Tuner
Preset number Frequency
Preset number
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Using the Radio Data
System (RDS)
(European model only)
What is the Radio Data
System?
Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting
service that allows radio stations to send
additional information along with the regular
program signal. This tuner offers convenient
RDS features like station name display and
location of stations by program type. RDS is
available only for FM stations.
Note
RDS may not work properly if the station you are
tuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properly
or if the signal is weak.
Receiving RDS broadcasts
Simply select a station from the FM band.
When you tune in a station that provides RDS
services, the station name appears in the
display.
To check the RDS information
Press DISPLAY.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
Station name* t Frequency t Program
type* t Clock display t Effect status
* If the RDS broadcast is not received, the station
name and program type may not appear in the
display.
Locating a station by
program type (PTY)
You can locate a station you want by selecting
a program type. The tuner tunes in the type of
programs currently being broadcast from the
RDS stations stored in the tuner’s preset
memory.
The types of programs include NEWS,
AFFAIRS (current news), INFO, SPORT,
EDUCATE (education programs), DRAMA,
CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED (interviews,
games and comedy), POP M, ROCK M, EASY
M, LIGHT M, CLASSICS, OTHER M,
WEATHER, FINANCE, CHILDREN,
SOCIAL, RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL,
LEISURE, JAZZ, COUNTRY (country music),
NATION M (nation’s popular music),
OLDIES, FOLK M, DOCUMENT
(investigative features), TEST (test signal for
emergency broadcast), ALARM (emergency
broadcast) and NONE (any programs not
defined above).
1 Press PTY while listening to the radio.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
the program type you want.
3 Press ENTER.
“PTY SEARCH” and the selected program
type appear alternately in the display.
When the tuner receives a program, the
preset station name flashes.
4 Press . or > repeatedly to
continue searching for the station
name you want.
5 Press ENTER while the preset station
name you want is flashing.
To cancel the PTY search
Press PTY again.
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Note
“NOT FOUND” appears when the program type you
selected is not currently being broadcast.
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Tape
To
Stop playback
Pause playback
Fast-forward
Rewind
Tips
• You can use the digipad for tape operations.
• Pressing TAPE A/B while the power is off
automatically turns the power on.
• When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-level
high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that
“DOLBY NR” appears in the display.
• When a tape is inserted, corresponding presence
indicator lights up.
Searching for the beginning of a
track (AMS*)
During playback, press . or > repeatedly
for the number of songs you want to skip
forward (or backward).
The search direction, + (forward) or – (back),
and number of songs being skipped (1~9)
appear in the display.
* Automatic Music Sensor
Note
The AMS function may not operate correctly under
the following circumstances:
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
– When the unit is placed near a television.
MUSIC
DSP EDIT
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
Tape presence
indicator
Insert with the
side you want
to play/record
facing forward.
Example: searching forward 2 songs
Do this
Press x.
Press X.
Press again to resume
playback.
Press M while playing the
front side or press m while
playing the reverse side.
Press m while playing the
front side or press M while
playing the reverse side.
Loading a tape
1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
2 Press DECK A Z or DECK B Z.
3 Insert a tape in deck A or B.
Playing a tape
You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II
(CrO2)
tapes. The deck automatically detects
the tape type.
1 Load a tape.
2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to play one side, j to play both
sides, or RELAY* (Relay Play) to play
both decks in succession.
3 Press nN.
The tape starts playing.
Press nN again to play the reverse side.
When you select j or RELAY, the deck
stops automatically after repeating the
sequence 5 times.
* Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence:
Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) t
Deck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side)
Tape
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Recording from a tape
(High-Speed Dubbing)
Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording)
Recording Manually
Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
Press TAPE A/B repeatedly
to select TAPE A function.
Press CD. Press a function button
for the recording
source.
Insert the tape you want to
record into deck A.
Insert the CD you want to
record.
Insert the CD/tape, or
tune in the station you
want to record.
Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
Press REC PAUSE/
START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
The REC PAUSE/START button flashes.
To reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY
NR” appears in the display (except when recording from a tape).
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side.
Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Steps
1
2
3
4
5
6
Recording to a tape
–– CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program
Edit
You can record from a CD, tape, radio or other connected component. You can use TYPE I (normal)
or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
To Press
Stop recording x.
Pause recording* REC PAUSE/START.
* Only when recording manually.
Tips
• If you want to record from the reverse side, press
TAPE A/B to select deck B and press nN to
start playback of the reverse side after step 1. Press
x where you want to start recording.
• 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.
• (High-Speed Dubbing only)
If you set direction to j when the tapes have
different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses
independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in
both decks reverse together.
Notes
• You cannot listen to other sources while recording.
• You cannot use the digipad during recording.
• If you change the setting of sound, such as changing
the preset effect file, while recording, the recording
sound is interrupted at the point.
• If you start recording with the 2CH/MULTI set to
V.SEMI M.D., MULTI, or V.M.DIMENS., the
setting automatically changes to 2CH.
7
Start playing the
recording source.
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Tape
Recording a CD by specifying
track order
— Program Edit
When programming, make sure the playing
times for each side do not exceed the length of
one side of the tape.
1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B,
then press CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PROGRAM” appears in the display.
3 Press DISC 1–3 to select a CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
proceed to step 5 while “AL” appears in the
display.
4 Press . or > repeatedly until the
track you want appears in the display.
5 Press ENTER.
The track(s) is (are) programmed. The
program step number appears, followed by
the total playing time.
6 To program additional tracks, repeat
steps 3 to 5.
Skip step 3 to select tracks from the same
disc.
7 Press CD SYNC HI-DUB.
Deck B stands by for recording. To reduce
the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency
signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY
NR” appears in the display. The REC
PAUSE/START button flashes.
8 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to record on one side.
Select j (or RELAY) to record on
both sides.
9 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
To cancel Program Edit
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC”
or “ALL DISCS” appears in the display.
Tip
To check the required tape length for recording a CD,
press EDIT after you have inserted a CD and pressed
CD. The required tape length for the currently
selected CD appears, followed by the total playing
time for side A and side B (Tape Select Edit).
Note
You cannot use Tape Select Edit for discs containing
over 20 tracks.
Timer-recording radio
programs
To timer-record, you must set the clock (see
“Setting the time” on page 11) and preset the
radio stations (see “Presetting radio stations”
on page 15) beforehand.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 15).
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“DAILY1 SET” appears.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“REC SET”, then press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minutes, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
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MUSIC
GAME
MOVIE
AB
TOOL
3
PROGRAM
Track
number
Disc tray
number
Total playing time
(including selected track)
continued
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5 Set the time to stop recording following
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 Insert a recordable tape into deck B.
7 Turn off the power.
When the recording starts, the volume level
is set to the minimum.
To
Check the setting
Change the setting
Cancel the
Timer-recording
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Notes
• If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer-
recording does not work.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recording
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
Do this
Press TIMER SELECT and
press . or > repeatedly
to select “REC SELECT”,
then press ENTER.
Start over from step 1.
Press TIMER SELECT and
press . or > repeatedly
to select “TIMER OFF”, then
press ENTER.
Timer-recording radio programs
(continued)
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Sound Adjustment
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Press GROOVE.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t
GROOVE OFF
GROOVE: The volume switches to power
mode and the equalizer curve changes.
V-GROOVE: The volume switches to power
mode, the lower bass frequencies of the sound
you are listening to is powerfully reinforced,
and the equalizer curve changes.
Selecting the preset
effect file
Press one of the DSP buttons (MUSIC
MODE, MOVIE MODE, GAME MODE, or
TOOL MODE) repeatedly to select the
preset effect you want.
The preset effect name appears in the display.
See “Sound effect options” below.
To cancel
Press EFFECT (or EFFECT ON/OFF on the
remote) to select “EFFECT OFF”. All the
parameters become flat.
Sound effect options
You can enjoy surround sound simply by
selecting one of the preset effect according to
the program you want to listen to.
DSP Options
MODE
MUSIC LIVE HOUSE
MODE HALL
S.ENHANCE (SOUND ENHANCE)
RADIO SOUND
MOVIE C.STUDIO A (CINEMA STUDIO A)
MODE C.STUDIO B (CINEMA STUDIO B)
C.STUDIO C (CINEMA STUDIO C)
NORMAL SURR (NORMAL SURROUND)
GAME ARCADE
MODE RACING
ADVENTURE
BATTLE
TOOL PAN
MODE FLANGER
KEY CONTROL
EXCITER
COMPRESSOR
REVERB
EARLY RFLC. (EARLY REFLECTION)
CINEMA STUDIO A: Reproduces the sound
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
classic editing studio.
CINEMA STUDIO B: Reproduces the sound
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date
facilities in Hollywood.
CINEMA STUDIO C: Reproduces the sound
characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s
BGM recording studio.
Adjusting the sound
effects
Before operation, first select the audio effect
you want for your basic sound.
1 Press DSP EDIT.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
DSP EDIT* (to adjust DSP) t EQ EDIT
(to adjust equalizer)
* This menu does not appear depending on the
audio effect.
continued
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2 Use the digipad to adjust the
parameters.
The parameter is adjusted according to the
curve your finger slides on the digipad.
Adjustable parameters are described below.
After the curve your finger slides is displayed
for a while, then the curve automatically
adjusted by the unit is displayed. For DSP
EDIT, the adjustable parameters vary
depending on the preset effect.
3 Press ENTER.
To cancel
Press EFFECT (or EFFECT ON/OFF on the
remote) to select “EFFECT OFF”. The
adjustment for the selected parameter is
canceled.
Adjustable parameters
Menu Right/Left Up/Down
(X) (Y)
DSP EDIT (See the chart below)
EQ EDIT Frequency Level
Adjustable DSP parameters
Sound effect Right/Left Up/Down
options (X) (Y)
LIVE HOUSE Time Wall type
HALL Time Wall type
S.ENHANCE Time Level
RADIO SOUND Time Level
C.STUDIO A Level —
C.STUDIO B Level —
C.STUDIO C Level —
NORMAL SURR
——
ARCADE Time Level
RACING Shape —
ADVENTURE Frequency Level
BATTLE Time Wall type
PAN Position Position
FLANGER Frequency Level
KEY CONTROL Key Time
EXCITER Frequency Level
COMPRESSOR Time Level
REVERB Time Wall type
EARLY RFLC. Shape —
Wall type: This parameter lets you control the level of
the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of
your listening environment by simulating a softer or
harder wall.
The adjustable DSP parameters are shown by
the indicator on the upper left corner in the
display. You can adjust in the direction the
cursor lights. Slide your finger on the digipad
to adjust the parameters.
Tips
• You can use the cursor buttons (v/V/b/B) on the
remote instead of the digipad. You can press
2 buttons simultaneously to move obliquely.
Example: Press v and B simultaneously to move
upper right direction.
• You can store the adjusted effect in a personal file
(see “Creating a personal audio effect file”).
Creating a personal
audio effect file
— Personal file
You can store the adjusted audio effects in the
system’s memory. You can create up to
5 audio effect files.
1 Obtain the sound effect you want to
store to P FILE.
2 Press and hold P FILE.
The personal file number appears in the
display.
3 Touch the digipad to select the file
number where you want to store the
effect.
4 Press ENTER.
To call up a personal file
Press P FILE repeatedly to select the file.
Note
When using personal files, the adjustable DSP EDIT
parameters depend on the original preset effect.
Up/Down
(Y)
Right/Left
(X)
Adjusting the sound effects
(continued)
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Other Features
Other Features
Changing the spectrum
analyzer display
Press SPECTRUM on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t
PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF
To adjust the brightness
of the display
Use the remote for the operation.
1 Press AMP MENU.
2 Press v or V to select “DIMMER”.
3 Press b or B repeatedly to select the
setting you want.
DIMMER 1 t DIMMER 2 t
DIMMER 3
4 Press ENTER.
To listen to multi channel
sound
Press 2CH/MULTI.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
2CH t V.SEMI M.D. t MULTI* t
V.M.DIMENS.*
2CH: The sound is output in 2-channel stereo.
V.SEMI M.D. (Virtual Semi Multi
Dimension): Uses 3D sound imaging to
create virtual rear speakers from the sound of
the front speakers without using actual rear
speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle
of elevation.
MULTI*: The sound is output in multi channel.
V.M.DIMENS. (Virtual Multi Dimension)*:
Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of
virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the
listener from a single pair of actual rear
speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual
speakers surrounding the listener at
approximately a 30° angle of elevation.
* MHC-DP800AV only.
Notes
• When using headphones, this setting is fixed to
“2CH”. You cannot select other settings.
• While decoding DTS signals, you cannot select the
sound effect option of MUSIC MODE together with
V.SEMI M.D. or V.M.DIMENS. simultaneously.
Singing along: Karaoke
(Except for North American and
European models)
You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape
by turning down the singer’s voice. You need
to connect an optional microphone.
1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down
the microphone volume.
2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC
jack.
3 Press KARAOKE PON.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
KARAOKE PON t MPX R t
MPX L t Effect status*
* KARAOKE PON is cancelled.
To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal
level of a CD or a tape, select “KARAOKE
PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD,
select “MPX R” or “MPX L”.
4 Start playing the music and adjust the
volume.
5 Adjust the microphone volume by
turning MIC LEVEL.
After you have finished
Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the
microphone from MIC jack, then press
KARAOKE PON repeatedly until “m”
disappears.
continued
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Tips
• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the
microphone away from the speakers or change the
direction of the microphone.
• If you want to record your voice through the
microphone only, you can do so by selecting the
CD function and not playing a CD.
• When high level sound signals are input, the unit
automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent
distortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto Level
Control Function).
About indicators
MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator:
Lights up when the unit is decoding signals
recorded in a multi channel format.
PRO LOGIC indicator (in the display)
(MHC-DP800AV only): Lights up when the
unit applies Dolby Pro Logic processing to 2
channel signals in order to output the center
and rear channel signals.
; DIGITAL indicator (in the display):
Lights up when the unit is decoding signals
recorded in the Dolby Digital format.
dts indicator (in the display): Light up when
DTS signals are input.
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer
You can set the system to turn off at a preset
time, so 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 as follows:
AUTO* t 90 t 80 t 70 t … t
10 t OFF
* The power turns off when the current CD or tape
finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).
Notes
• With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when
you select “KARAOKE PON”.
• If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is
canceled.
• During “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R” or “MPX
L”, DSP effect switches to “KEY CONTROL”.
When the karaoke effect is canceled, the DSP effect
before entering the karaoke effect is applied again.
• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well as
the singer’s voice when the sound is recorded in
monaural.
• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:
— only a few instruments are playing.
— a duet is being played.
— the source has strong echoes or chorus.
— the singer’s voice deviates from the center.
— the voice on the source is singing in high
soprano or tenor.
Mixing and recording sound
1 Do the procedure for “Singing along”
(steps 1 through 5). Then, load a
recordable tape in deck B.
2 Press the function button of the source
you want to record (e.g. CD).
When you want to record from TAPE A,
press TAPE A/B repeatedlly until TAPE A
is selected.
3 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to record on one side. Select j
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
5 Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
6 Press nN to start playing the source
to be recorded.
Start singing along the music.
To stop recording
Press x.
Singing along: Karaoke (continued)
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Other Features
To
Check the remaining
time
(Except for AUTO)
Change the time to
turn off
Cancel the Sleep
Timer
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time
every day. 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
“Programming the CD tracks” on page
13).
• 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 15).
2 Adjust the volume.
3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
“DAILY1 SET” appears.
4 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“DAILY1 SET (or DAILY2 SET)”, then
press ENTER.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
5 Set the time to start playback.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour, then press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minutes, then press ENTER.
The hour indication flashes again.
6 Set the time to stop playback following
step 5.
7 Press . or > repeatedly until the
music source you want appears.
The indications change as follows:
t TUNER y CD PLAY T
t TAPE PLAY T
8 Press ENTER.
The type of timer (“DAILY 1” or “DAILY
2”), followed by the start time, stop time
and the music source, appears, then the
original display appears.
9 Turn off the power.
To
Check the setting
Change the setting
Cancel the Daily
Timer
Tip
You can use the digipad instead of ./>.
Notes
• If the power is on at the preset time, the Daily
Timer does not work.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Daily Timer
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
• The power turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
Press
SLEEP once.
SLEEP repeatedly to select
the time you want.
SLEEP repeatedly until
“SLEEP OFF” appears.
Do this
Press TIMER SELECT and
press . or > repeatedly
to select the respective mode
(“DAILY 1” or “DAILY 2”),
then press ENTER.
Start over from step 1.
Press TIMER SELECT and
press . or > repeatedly
to select “TIMER OFF”, then
press ENTER.
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Connecting audio
components
Hooking Up the Optional Components
To
Make a digital
recording from CD
to MD
Listen to the digital
sound of a
connected MD deck
Listen to the analog
sound of a
connected MD deck
Listen to the analog
sound of a connected
VCR
Listen to the analog
sound of a connected
video game
* Except for North American and European models,
press DIGITAL repeatedly to select “DIGITAL 1”
(for the digital input from the rear panel) or
“DIGITAL 2” (for the digital input from the front
panel).
Tips
• Pressing DIGITAL, MD (VIDEO) or GAME while
the power is off automatically turns the power on.
• When you remove the optical cover, keep it for
future use.
Notes
• Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the
connectors.
• If the sound is distorted or too loud when VIDEO
function is selected, or you want to switch back to
MD function, repeat the operation described above
to switch to MD function.
• Digital signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jack
during CD or DIGITAL function only. Besides, the
sound output from the DIGITAL OUT jack is not
affected by the sound adjustment.
• This unit is not compatible with 96 kHz sampling
frequencies and SACD format.
To the analog
output jacks of
a video game To subwoofer
To the digital
input jack of
an MD deck
To the analog
output jacks of
an MD deck/
VCR
To the analog
input jacks of
an MD deck/
VCR
(Except for North
American and
European models)
To the digital
output jack of an
MD deck or DVD
player
To the digital
output jack of
an MD deck or
DVD player
Do This
Connect an optional optical
cable.
Press DIGITAL*.
Press MD (VIDEO).
Hold down MD (VIDEO) and
press ?/1 while the power is
on. Release ?/1 first, then
release MD (VIDEO). This
switches the function from
MD to VIDEO . Once you
switched to the VIDEO
function, just press MD
(VIDEO).
Press GAME.
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Additional Information
Additional Information
Precautions
On operating voltage
Before operating the unit, check that the operating
voltage of your unit 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 unit 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 unit and have the
component checked by qualified personnel before
operating it any further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
On placement
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.
• Do not place the unit in locations where it is:
— extremely hot or cold.
— dusty or dirty.
— very humid.
— vibrating.
— 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 build-up 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 unit 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 unit will not operate properly.
Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
• When you move the unit, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning the
unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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.
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 etc.
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape deck.
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Make 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.
Tab of side B
Side A
Break off the
cassette tab
of side A
Tab of side A
Hooking Up the Optional Components/Additional Information
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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.
Troubleshooting
If you run into any problem using this unit, 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 haven’t
turned on the power.
• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see
step 6 on page 8).
The clock setting/timer is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs. Redo “Setting the time” (page
11). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up
to music” (page 25) and/or “Timer-recording
radio programs” (page 19).
The radio presetting is canceled.
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo
“Presetting radio stations” (page 15).
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise.
• 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.
• The protective device on the amplifier has been
activated because of a short circuit.
(“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash
alternately.) Turn off the power, eliminate the
short-circuit problem and turn on the power
again.
• There is no audio output during Timer-recording.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit.
Move the unit away from the TV or VCR.
The sound from the component connected to the
MD (VIDEO) jacks is distorted.
• If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you
press MD (VIDEO), switch to “MD” function
(see “Note: Connecting audio components” on
page 26).
“--.--” lights up in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.
• You cannot activate the Daily timer and the
Timer-recording simultaneously.
“DAILY 1”, “DAILY 2”, or “REC” does 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
unit.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
unit’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.
• Move the microphone away from the speakers or
change the direction of the microphone.
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.
“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear
alternately.
• A strong signal is input. Turn off the power,
leave the system turned off for a while, then turn
on the power again. If “PROTECT” and “PUSH
POWER” still appear alternately, check the
speaker cords.
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Additional Information
Speakers
Sound comes from only one channel or
unbalanced left and right volume.
• Check the speaker connection and speaker
placement.
• The source being played back is monaural.
• Adjust the balance parameters (page 10).
There is no sound from the center speaker
(MHC-DP800AV only).
• Set the center speaker level to the appropriate
level.
• 2CH/MULTI is set to “2CH”.
There is no sound from the rear speakers
(MHC-DP800AV only).
• Set the rear speakers level to the appropriate
level.
• 2CH/MULTI is set to “2CH”.
• The software being played back has limited
sound effects. Check the volume with the test
tone.
Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are
connected correctly.
CD Player
The disc tray does not close.
• The CD is not placed properly.
The CD will not play.
• The CD is not lying flat in the disc tray.
• The CD is dirty (see page 27).
• The CD is inserted label side down.
• Moisture condensation has built up.
Playback does not start from the first track.
• The player is in Program Play or Shuffle Play
mode. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS” appears.
“OVER” is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see
“To save a tape permanently” on page 27).
• 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 27).
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 28).
The tape does not erase completely.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 28).
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 27).
Noise increases, or the high frequencies are
erased.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 28).
After pressing nN or Z, there is a mechanical
noise, “EJECT” appears in the display, and the
unit enters standby mode automatically.
• The cassette tape has not inserted correctly.
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
• The signal is too weak. Connect an external
antenna.
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
• Press FM MODE so that “MONO” disappears.
If other troubles not described above
occur, reset the system as follows:
1 Press x, DISPLAY and DISC 1 at the
same time.
2 Unplug the power cord.
3 Plug the power cord back in.
4 Press ?/1 to turn on the power.
The unit is reset to factory settings. All the
settings are cleared.
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Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:
(MHC-DP700 USA model only)
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from
120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 100 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
Amplifier section
Canadian model:
MHC-DP700
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
100 + 100 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 70 W)
MHC-DP800AV
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 100 + 100 watts
Center speaker: 30 watts
Rear speakers: 30 + 30 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 65 W)
European model:
MHC-DP700
DIN power output (rated) 60 + 60 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
80 + 80 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (reference)
150 + 150 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
MHC-DP800AV
DIN power output (rated) 60 + 60 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 80 + 80 watts
Center speaker: 30 watts
Rear speakers: 30 + 30 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Music power output (reference)
Front speaker: 150 + 150 watts
Center speaker: 60 watts
Rear speakers: 60 + 60 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Oceanian model:
MHC-DP800AV
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 90 + 90 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 120 + 120 watts
Center speaker: 40 watts
Rear speakers: 40 + 40 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
Other models:
MHC-DP700
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 130 + 130 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
180 + 180 watts
(6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
MHC-DP800AV
The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V,
50/60 Hz
DIN power output (rated) 90 + 90 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN)
Continuous RMS power output (reference)
Front speaker: 120 + 120 watts
Center speaker: 40 watts
Rear speakers: 40 + 40 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10%
THD)
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Additional Information
Inputs
GAME IN: voltage 250 mV,
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
MD/VIDEO IN: voltage 450 mV/250 mV,
(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms
OPTICAL IN:
(Square optical connector jacks, front panel (North
American and European models only), or front and
rear panels (except for North American and European
models))
wavelength ——
MIC: sensitivity 1 mV,
(Except for North impedance 10 kilohms
American and
European models)
(phone jack)
Outputs
MD (VIDEO) OUT: voltage 250 mV
(phono jacks) impedance 1 kilohms
PHONES: accepts headphones of
(stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more
SPEAKER
(MHC-DP700)
or FRONT SPEAKER
(MHC-DP800AV)
MHC-DP700 (Central and
South American models): accepts impedance of 6 to
16 ohms
MHC-DP700 (Other
models) and
MHC-DP800AV: accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms
REAR SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to
(MHC-DP800AV only) 16 ohms
CENTER SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to
(MHC-DP800AV only) 16 ohms
SUB WOOFER: Voltage 1 V,
impedance 1 kilohms
CD player section
System Compact disc and digital
audio system
Laser Semiconductor laser
(λ=795 nm)
Frequency response 2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB
Dynamic range More than 90 dB
DIGITAL OUT OPTICAL
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
wavelength 660 nm
Tape player section
Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo
Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
(DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I
cassette,
40 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE II
cassette
Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
FM tuner section
Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna FM lead antenna
Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced
Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz
AM tuner section
Tuning range
Pan American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
European and Middle Eastern models:
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
10 kHz)
Antenna AM loop antenna
Antenna terminals External antenna terminal
Intermediate frequency 450 kHz
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Speaker
Front speaker
SS-DP1000DW (North American model) or
SS-DP700/DP800AVW (European and
Oceanian models) for MHC-DP700/DP800AV
Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded type
Speaker units
Woofer: 17 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 230 x 360 x 260 mm
Mass Approx. 4.0 kg net per
speaker
SS-DP900D/DP800AV for MHC-DP700/
DP800AV (Other models)
Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit,
bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded type
Speaker units
Woofer: 15 cm, cone type
Subwoofer: 15 cm, cone type
Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance
SS-DP900D 6 ohms
SS-DP800AV 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 250 x 360 x 335 mm
Mass Approx. 6.5 kg net per
speaker
Rear speaker SS-RS270 for MHC-DP800AV
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. 180 x 95 x 100 mm
Mass Approx. 0.65 kg net per
speaker
Center speaker SS-CT270 for MHC-DP800AV
Speaker system 1-way, 2-unit,
bass-reflex type,
magnetically shielded type
Speaker units
Full-range: 8 cm, cone type
Nominal impedance 8 ohms
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 225 x 95 x 100 mm
Mass Approx. 1.2 kg net
For the customers in Canada
(MHC-DP800AV only)
Use only the supplied SS-RS270 rear speakers for
connection to the REAR SPEAKER jacks, and only
the supplied SS-CT270 center speaker for connection
to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks on the
MHC-DP800AV.
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Thailand model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz
Other models: 120 V, 220 V or
230 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Adjustable with voltage
selector
Power consumption
U.S.A. model:
MHC-DP700 170 watts
Canadian model:
MHC-DP700 170 watts
MHC-DP800AV 190 watts
European model:
MHC-DP700 150 watts
0.5 watts (during Power
Saving Mode)
MHC-DP800AV 170 watts
0.5 watts (during Power
Saving Mode)
Other models:
MHC-DP700 180 watts
MHC-DP800AV 210 watts
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 280 x 360 x 365 mm
Mass
North American and European models:
MHC-DP700 Approx. 10.5 kg
MHC-DP800AV Approx. 10.5 kg
Other models:
MHC-DP700 Approx. 12.0 kg
MHC-DP800AV Approx. 12.0 kg
Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Remote commander (1)
Batteries (2)
Front speaker pads (8)
Center and rear speaker
pads (MHC-DP800AV
only, 12)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Specifications (continued)
