Sony MHC-EX600
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1. Folder and file generation rules When first transferring music to a USB device a MUSIC folder is created below the ROOT folder and a transfer mode oriented folder CD DA CD MP3 REC1 or PROGRAM is created within the MUSIC folder Folders and files are generated within any of the transfer mode oriented folders as follows CD SYNC Music Folder name File name source MP3 Same as the music source CD DA CDDA001 TRACK001 REC1 Music Folder name File name source MP3 Same as the RECI music source CD DA TRACKOOI Din Program Play mode the folder name is PGM_xxx and the file name depends on the music source CD DA disc or MP3 disc 2 Up to 32 characters of the name are assigned 3 Folder numbers are assigned serially thereafter up to the maximum 999 File numbers are assigned serially thereafter 5 A new file is created in the REC1 folder each time REC1 is performed Notes When transferring music from a CD the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files When transferring music from an MP3 disc MP3 files are transferred at the same bit rate as that of the original MP3 files If you start transferring in shuffle play mode repeat play mode or in program play mode when no tracks or MP3 files are programmed the selected play mode is automatically cancelled and2. Press REC TO USB on the unit To transfer only your favourite CD tracks or MP3 files create your own program beforehand see Creating your own program page 16 To transfer only MP3 files that are stored in a specific folder on the MP3 disc press PLAY MODE repeatedly until appears while the player is stopped and then press repeatedly to select the desired folder before starting the transfer suonesado 1348 1498 REC1 Start playback of the track or MP3 file you want to transfer then press REC TO USB on the unit 5 Press ENTER to start transferring When using CD SYNC When the transfer is completed access to the USB device and the CD player stop automatically When using REC1 When the transfer is completed access to the USB device stops automatically and the CD player continues playback To stop transferring Press W To erase audio files or folders from the USB device Note that you cannot erase audio files and folders in shuffle play mode or program play mode 1 Connect the USB device to the lt USB port 2 Select the USB function Press USB or FUNCTION repeatedly 3 Press Kid PPI or PS repeatedly to select the audio file or folder you want to erase 4 Press OPTIONS on the unit in stop mode 5 Press keq gt gt i repeatedly to select ERASE and then press ENTER To cancel the erase operation press OPTIONS 6 Press ENTER
3. batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol The chemical symbols for mercury Hg or lead Pb are added if the battery contains more than 0 0005 mercury or 0 004 lead By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office yo
4. operation against a write protected USB device PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation PUSH STOP e You have pressed PLAY MODE during playback e You have pressed the buttons whose operation is only possible when playback is stopped READING The system is reading information of the disc Some buttons are not available e The system is recognizing the USB device REC ERROR Transferring did not start stopped partway or otherwise could not be performed page 24 REMOVED The USB device has been removed SET CLOCK You tried to select the timer when the clock is not set SET TIMER You tried to select the timer when the Play Timer is not set TIME NG The Play Timer start and end times are set to the same time TRACK FULL The number of files on the USB device has reached its maximum Specifications Main unit Amplifier section The following measured at AC 127 V 60 Hz Mexican model The following measured at AC 220 V 50 60 Hz Argentine model The following measured at AC 230 V 50 60 Hz Other models MHC EX99 EX900 Front Speaker Power output rated 80 W 80 W at 3 Q 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 135 W 135 W per channel at 3 Q 1 kHz Subwoofer RMS output power reference 200 W at 8 Q 100 Hz MHC EX88 EX700 Power output rated 120 W 120 W at 4 Q 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 200 W 200 W per ch
5. power switch turn the USB device off and then on again after removing it from the system Then perform transferring again e Ifthe transfer and erase operations are repeated multiple times the file structure within the USB device becomes fragmented Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem Transferring music to a USB device results in an error e You are using an unsupported USB device Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 12 Turn off the system and remove the USB device If the USB device has a power switch turn the USB device off and then on again after removing it from the system Then perform transferring again e The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during the transfer process Delete the partially transferred file and perform transferring again If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem Files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased e Check if the USB device is write protected The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during the erase operation Delete the partially erased file If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem Are you using a supported USB device If you connect an unsupport
6. 530 kHz 1 710 kHz 10 kHz step 531 kHz 1 710 kHz 9 kHz step European Russian and Saudi Arabian models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz 9 kHz step Other models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz 9 kHz step 530 kHz 1 610 kHz 10 kHz step Intermediate frequency 400 kHz Speaker Front Speaker SS EX99 for MHC EX99 SS EX900 for MHC EX900 SS EX88 for MHC EX88 SS EX700 for MHC EX700 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 180 mm cone type Tweeter 40 mm horn type Rated impedance MHC EX99 EX900 3 Q MHC EX88 EX700 4 Q Dimensions W H D Approx 230 mm x 340 mm x 210 mm Mass Approx 3 0 kg Quantity 2 pieces SS EX66 for MHC EX66 SS EX600 for MHC EX600 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver speaker system Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 150 mm cone type Tweeter 40 mm horn type Rated impedance 4 Q Dimensions W H D Approx 202 mm x 306 mm x 210 mm Mass Approx 2 5 kg Quantity 2 pieces Subwoofer SS WG900 for MHC EX99 EX900 Speaker system Subwoofer system Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer 200 mm cone type Rated impedance 8 Q Dimensions W H D Approx 282 mm x 306 mm x 295 mm Mass Approx 4 6 kg Quantity 1 piece General Power requirements Mexican model AC 127 V 60 Hz European Argentine and Russian models AC 220 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Other models AC 120 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption MHC EX99 EX900 85 W 0 5 W at the Power Saving Mode M
7. and I at the same time All user configured settings such as preset radio stations timer and the clock are deleted To turn off the automatic standby function This system is equipped with an automatic standby function With this function the system enters standby mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no operation and audio signal output By default the automatic standby function is turned on Use buttons on the unit to turn off the automatic standby function Hold down I while the system is on until AutoSTBY OFF appears To turn on the function repeat the procedure until AutoSTBY ON appears Notes e The message AUTOSTBY starts flashing on the display about 2 minutes before entering standby mode The automatic standby function is not available with the FM AM tuner function The system may not enter standby mode automatically in the following cases when an audio signal is detected when a USB device is connected during playback of audio tracks or files while the preset Play Timer or Sleep Timer is in process Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash on the display during operation COMPLETE e The radio preset operation ended normally The audio file or folder on the USB device has been erased DATA ERROR You tried to play an unplayable file on the USB device DEVICE ERROR The USB device could not be recognize
8. pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid get into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot cold dusty dirty or humid or lacking adequate ventilation or subject to vibration direct sunlight or a bright light Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated for example with wax oil polish as staining or discoloration of the surface may result 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 and cause the system to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates On heat buildup Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not cause for alarm Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot Do not obstruct the ventilation holes UOHEUOJU EUOHIPPY 2158 2268 On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted In this situation turn off the TV wait 15 to 30 minutes an
9. the wall away from the center of the room or place a bookshelf against a wall to avoid generating a standing wave Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R6 size AA batteries matching the polarities shown below Notes e Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion e Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like When carrying this system Remove a disc if inserted and turn off the system and then unplug the power cord Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote to set the clock 1 Press I C to turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET If PLAY SET flashes press k PPI repeatedly to select CLOCK and then press ENTER 3 Press K lt gt I repeatedly to set the hour and then press ENTER 4 Use the same procedure to set the minutes Note The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs To display the clock when the system is off Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock is displayed The clock is displayed for about 8 seconds peels BumeD QGB 1068 Playing a CD MP3 disc 1 Select the CD function Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly 2 Place a disc Press amp on the unit and place a disc w
10. EMORY to select 2 Perform tuning the tuner memory mode For automatic scanning Preset number Press TUNING MODE repeatedly L until AUTO appears and then press or TUNING on the unit AT a ee l pal When a station is found scanning wost FL III d 4 stops automatically and TUNED and ST for stereo programs only i 3 Press repeatedly to select light up on the display the desired preset number suonesado If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number the station is replaced by the new station 4 Press ENTER to store the station TZ ha D wnest I L T al If TUNED does not light up and the scanning does not stop press ll to stop scanning then perform manual tuning below When you tune to a station that provides RDS services the station 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 to store other stations You can preset up to 20 FM and name appears on the display For manual tuning Press TUNING MODE repeatedly 10 AM stations The preset stations are retained for about half a day even if you disconnect the power cord or if a until MANUAL appears and then power failure occurs press or TUNING on the unit repeatedly to tune to the desired station 6 To bring up a preset radio station press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET Tip appears and then press To reduce static noise on a weak FM s
11. HC EX88 EX700 70 W 0 5 W at the Power Saving Mode MHC EX66 EX600 45 W 0 5 W at the Power Saving Mode Dimensions W H D excl speakers Approx 210 mm x 312 mm x 375 mm Mass excl speakers MHC EX99 EX900 EX88 EX700 Approx 3 8 kg MHC EX66 EX600 Approx 3 6 kg Quantity of the main unit 1 piece Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 FM lead AM loop antenna 1 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Standby power consumption 0 5 W UONEWAOJU EUOIIPPY 31 GB http www sony net HIST IE CARDS MNA 2011 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4 267 386 12 1
12. S O N Y 4 267 386 12 1 Mini HI FI Getting Stared SCO Component System Operations Additional Information Operating Instructions MHC EX99 EX88 EX66 MHC EX900 EX700 EX600 2GB WARNING To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product T
13. SO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format The following are displayed remaining playing time for a track ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version and version 2 tags are used ID3 version 2 tag information display has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file up to 15 characters of ID3 tag WMA tag and AAC tag information using uppercase letters A to Z numbers 0 to 9 and symbols lt gt SPLETA Changing the illumination brightness To Do this Change the 1 Press OPTIONS on brightness of the the unit illumination around the 2 Press kea gt gt VOLUME control repeatedly to select ILLUMI and then press ENTER 3 Press kea gt PI repeatedly to select the desired mode and then press ENTER suonesado 1962 Using the timers The system offers two timer functions If you use both timers the Sleep Timer has priority Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions Sleep Timer You can fall asleep to music Press SLEEP repeatedly If you select AUTO the system automatically turns off after the current disc or USB device stops or within 100 minutes Play Timer You can wake up to CD FM AM reception or USB device at a preset time Make sure you have set the clock 1 Prepare the sound source Prepare the sound source and then press VOLUME to adjust th
14. The internal memory is fragmented Thus Sony recommends following guidelines Total folders on USB device 100 or less Total files per folder 100 or less Erroneous display e Send the music data to the USB device again as the data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted e The character codes that can be displayed by this system are numbers and alphabet only Other characters are not displayed correctly The USB device is not recognized e Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system e Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 12 e The USB device is not working properly Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to deal with this problem Play does not start e Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system e Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 12 e Press B or BIE on the unit to start playback Play does not start from the first track Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUF disappear Files cannot be played back The audio file does not have the extension mp3 wma m4a mp4 or 3gp e The audio file is a multiple track audio file e The file is a video file e The data is not stored in MP3 WMA AAC format The data is stored in WMA lossless AAC lossless for
15. annel at 4 Q 1 kHz MHC EX66 EX600 Power output rated 50 W 50 W at 4 Q 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 90 W 90 W per channel at 4 Q 1 kHz Inputs DVD PC IN L R phono jacks Sensitivity 700 mV impedance 22 KQ Outputs PHONES stereo mini jack accepts headphones with an impedance of 8 Q or more SPEAKERS MHC EX99 EX900 impedance 3 Q MHC EX88 EX700 EX66 EX600 impedance 4 Q SUBWOOFER MHC EX99 EX900 only impedance 8 Q USB section Supported bit rate MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 44 1 48 kHz WMA 44 1 kHz AAC 44 1 kHz USB port Maximum current 500 mA UONEWUOJU EUOHIPPY 2968 CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration Continuous Laser Output Less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7mm aperture Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 88 dB Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner Antenna FM lead antenna AM loop antenna FM tuner section Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step Intermediate frequency 200 250 300 350 400 kHz AM tuner section Tuning range Latin American models
16. audio signal output See To turn off the automatic standby function page 27 There is no sound e Are the and speaker cords short circuited e Are you using only the supplied speakers e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of the system Sound comes from one channel or the left and right volumes are unbalanced e Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible e Connect only the supplied speakers Severe hum or noise e Move the system away from sources of noise e Connect the system to a different wall outlet e Install a noise filter available separately to the power cord The remote does not function e Remove any obstacles between the remote and the remote sensor on the unit and position the unit away from fluorescent lights e Point the remote at the system s sensor e Move the remote closer to the system Except I no buttons on the unit work and CHILD LOCK appears on the display The child lock function has been enabled To disable the child lock hold down W on the unit until CHILD LOCK OFF appears on the display CD MP3 player The sound skips or the disc will not play e Wipe the disc clean and replace it e Move the system to a location away from vibration for example on top of a stable stand e Move the speakers away from the system or place them on separate stands At high volume speaker vibration may cause the sound
17. ay e Audio CD e CD R CD RW audio data MP3 files Discs that this system CANNOT play CD ROM e CD R CD RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet e CD R CD RW recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session e CD R CD RW of poor recording quality CD R CD RW that have scratches or are dirty or CD R CD RW recorded with an incompatible recording device e CD R CD RW which is finalized incorrectly e Discs containing files other than MPEG Audio Layer 3 MP3 files e Discs of non standard shape for example heart square star e Discs that have adhesive tape paper or sticker attached to them e Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal e Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched Notes on discs e Before playing wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the centre outward to the edge Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine thinner or commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs e Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight On safety Completely disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet mains if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time When unplugging the unit always grip the plug Never
18. d or an unknown device is connected page 24 25 DEVICE FULL The USB device is full ERASE ERROR Erase of audio files or folders on the USB device failed FATAL ERROR The USB device has been disconnected while transferring or erasing audio files folders on the USB device FOLDER FULL The number of folders on the USB device has reached its maximum FULL You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files steps LOCKED The disc tray does not open Contact your nearest Sony dealer UOHEWOJU EUOHIPPY 2758 2868 NO DISC There is no disc in the player or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played NO MEMORY The memory selected for playback or transfer has no memory media inserted in the USB device NO STEP All of the programmed tracks have been erased NO SUPPORT An unsupported USB device is connected NO TRACK Playable file on the USB device is not loaded in the system NOT USED You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited NoDEVICE No USB device is connected or the connected USB device has been stopped OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing during playback or pause OVER CURRENT An over current from the lt USB port was detected PROTECT See If PROTECT appears on the display page 22 to check what to do if this message appears PROTECTED You tried to perform transferring or erase
19. d turn it back on If there is no improvement move the speakers far away from the TV Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzine or alcohol Troubleshooting 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are correctly and firmly connected 2 Find your problem in the checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the issue persists contact your nearest Sony dealer If PROTECT appears on the display Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items after PROTECT disappears e Are the and speaker cords short circuited e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of the system After you have checked these above items and found to be all right reconnect the power cord and turn on the system If the issue persists contact your nearest Sony dealer General The demonstration appears on the display after plugging in the power cord even though the system is not turned on Press DISPLAY once while the system is off The demonstration disappears The system does not turn on Is the power cord plugged in The system has entered standby mode unexpectedly This is not a malfunction The system enters standby mode automatically in about 30 minutes when there is no operation and
20. e volume To start from a specific CD track or audio file create your own program page 16 2 Select the timer set mode Press CLOCK TIMER SET 3 Set the play timer Press k P PI repeatedly to select PLAY SET and then press ENTER ON TIME appears and the hour indication flashes 4 Set the time to start playback Press k PPI repeatedly to set the hour and then press ENTER Use the same procedure to set the minutes OFF TIME appears and the hour indication flashes on the display 5 Set the time to stop playback Use the same procedure as in step 4 6 Select the sound source Press k P PI repeatedly until the desired sound source appears and then press ENTER The display shows the timer settings 7 Turn off the system Press I Q The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time If the system is already on at the preset time the Play Timer will not be activated Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the playback starts To check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT 2 Press Kt gt gt i repeatedly to select PLAY SEL and then press ENTER To cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure as above until OFF appears in step 2 of To check the setting and then press ENTER To change the setting Start over from step 1 of Using the timers Additional Information Precautions Discs that this system CAN pl
21. ed MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of mp3 Even when file name has the mp3 file extension if the actual file differs playing this file may generate a loud noise which could damage the speaker system and the system may malfunction The maximum number of folders is 255 including the root folder MP3 files is 512 folder levels the tree structure of files is 8 Compatibility with all MP3 encoding writing software recording device and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all Notes on playing multisession discs e If the first session on the disc is a CD DA session the other sessions on the disc cannot be recognized regardless of the session format only CD DA tracks in the first session can be played back e If the session format for the first session is CD ROM and the following sessions are recorded in the same format the system will continue to play back MP3 files accordingly in multiple sessions until the system encounters another session recorded in a different format Listening to the radio Presetting a radio station 1 Select TUNER FM or TUNER AM Press TUNER BAND or FUNCTION repeatedly Use buttons on the remote to preset stations 1 Tune to the desired station 2 Press TUNER M
22. ed USB device some problems may occur Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 12 OVER CURRENT appears A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the lt USB port Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the lt USB port Make sure there is no problem with the USB device There is no sound The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system and check if USB MEMORY lights up on the display There is noise skipping or distorted sound e Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system e The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Noise may have entered during the transfer process Delete the file and try transferring again e The bit rate setting used for encoding the audio file was low Send files encoded with higher bit rates to the USB device The USB device cannot be connected into the lt USB port The USB device is being connected backwards Connect the USB device in the correct orientation READING is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts The reading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive
23. for USB devices that have a rechargeable function when the system is on The charging begins when the USB device is connected to the lt USB port on the unit The charging status appears on the USB device s display For details refer to the operation manual of your USB device Note on charging the USB device with this system You cannot use the system as a battery charger in the following cases The CD player USB device power is turned off and the tuner function is selected See To improve disc loading performance page 26 When the system is off Transferring music from a disc to a USB device You can connect an optional USB device to the lt USB port on the unit and transfer music from a disc to the USB device You can transfer music from a CD DA disc or MP3 disc only The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3 The amount of free space required on the USB device is about 1 MB per minute when transferring music from a CD Required free space may be larger when transferring music from an MP3 disc You can easily transfer all the music on a disc to a USB device CD SYNC You can also transfer a track or MP3 file that is currently being played back REC1 1 Connect the USB device to the USB port 2 Select the CD function Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly 3 Place a disc 4 Set the USB device to stand by for transferring Synchronized transfer CD SYNC
24. his marking is located on the rear exterior Notice for customers the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessories Remote commander Disposal of waste
25. ith the label side up on the disc tray To close the disc tray press amp on the unit 3 Start playback Press B or BFI on the unit Other operations To Press Pause playback H or BH on the unit To resume playback press the button again Stop playback E Select a folder on repeatedly an MP3 disc Select a track or e lt d PP I file Find a point ina Hold down lt lt gt gt track or file during playback and release the button at the desired point Select Repeat REPEAT repeatedly Play until REP or REP1 appears To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is stopped You can select normal play E for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc shuffle play SHUF or F SHUF for folder shuffle or program play PGM When playing a CD DA audio disc SHUF Play performs the same operation as normal SHUF Play Note on Repeat Play REP 1 indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it Note on shuffle play mode When you turn off the system the selected shuffle play mode SHUF or J SHUF is cleared and the play mode returns to normal play mode Notes on playing MP3 discs Donot save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files Folders that have no MP3 files are skipp
26. k will be cancelled when you disconnect the power cord 5GB 682 Remote k N a 8 9 Bl E I on standby button Press to turn on or off the system Remote sensor amp open close button Press to load or eject a disc E stop button Press to stop playback or transferring REC TO USB button page 13 Press to transfer music from a disc to the connected optional USB device DSGX button page 18 Press to select the sound effect ENTER button Press to enter confirm the settings R TUNING button Press to tune to the desired station gt gt i go forward button Press to select a track or file gt fast forward button Press to find a point in a track or file VOLUME control Turn to adjust the volume USB port Connect an optional USB device PHONES jack Connect the headphones DVD PC IN L R audio in L R jacks Connect an audio component Portable audio player etc TUNING button Press to tune to the desired station I lt go back button Press to select a track or file lt lt rewind button Press to find a point in a track or file OPTIONS button page 12 14 19 Press to enter or exit the option menus EQ button page 18 Press to select the sound effect FUNCTION button Press to select the func
27. lect the CD function TUNER MEMORY button page 11 Press to preset the radio station PLAY MODE TUNING MODE button page 10 11 16 Press to select the play mode of a CD MP3 disc or USB device Press to select the tuning mode DISPLAY button page 9 17 18 Press to change the information on the display SLEEP button page 20 Press to set the Sleep Timer 768 862 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet If the plug does not fit the wall outlet detach the supplied plug adaptor only for models equipped with an adaptor E Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise Speakers Insert only the stripped portion of the cord AM loop antenna FM lead antenna Extend it horizontally To right speaker To wall outlet Speaker cord Red Speaker cord Black To left speaker Subwoofer cord To subwoofer When unplugging the subwoofer cord D Subwoofer MHC EX99 EX900 only Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack with the subwoofer cord Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction Also position the subwoofer ona solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur atleast a few centimeters away from
28. licated tree structure the memory capacity is excessive The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device Resume play is cancelled when you turn off the system Files and folders are displayed in the order of their creation on the USB device The playback order for the system may differ from the order of the connected USB device Folders that have no audio files are skipped The file formats that this system can play are as follows MP3 file extension mp3 WMA file extension wma AAC file extension m4a mp4 or 3gp Note that even when file names have the above file extensions if the actual files differ playing these files may generate a loud noise which could damage the speaker system and the system may malfunction Creating your own program Program Play Use buttons on the remote to create your own program 1 Select the desired function cD Press CD or FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD function USB Press USB or FUNCTION repeatedly to select the USB function 2 Select the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM appears while the player is stopped 3 Select the desired track or file number Press k gt Pi repeatedly until the desired track or file number appears When programming MP3 WMA AAC file
29. ll the AM preset stations are erased To reset the interval to the factory preset repeat the procedure To improve disc loading performance Turn on the CD player USB device power using the CD USB power management function By default the CD player USB device power is turned off 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the CD function 2 Press 1 to turn off the system 3 After STANDBY stops flashing press DISPLAY to display the clock and then press I on the unit while holding down W on the unit CD USB PWR ON appears Turning the CD player USB device power on decreases disc access time and improves loading performance If there is poor tuner reception when the CD player USB device power is turned on return the setting to default To turn off the CD player USB device power repeat the procedure until CD USB PWR OFF appears Note that when turning off the CD player USB device power in the tuner function power is not supplied to the USB device and the device is therefore not recognized and not charged by the system even if connected To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly reset the system to factory settings You cannot reset the system to factory settings in Power Saving Mode Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory default settings 1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord and then turn on the system 2 Press W FUNCTION
30. mat e USB storage devices formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported e If you use a partitioned USB storage device only files on the first partition can be played e Playback is possible up to 8 levels The number of folders has exceeded 255 UONEWUOJU EUOHIPPY 2568 2668 The number of files has exceeded 5 000 e Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This system supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB storage devices may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operation manual of each USB storage device or contact the manufacturer Tuner Severe hum or noise or stations cannot be received TUNED or ST flashes on the display e Connect the antenna properly e Change antenna location and its orientation to obtain good reception Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise e Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand Turn off nearby electrical equipment To change the AM tuning interval Except for European Russian and Saudi Arabian models The AM tuning interval is preset to 9 kHz or 10 kHz by factory default 1 Tune to any AM station and then turn off the system 2 Press DISPLAY to display the clock 3 While holding down TUNING on the unit press 1 on the unit A
31. music from a disc or play audio files on the USB device in the following cases When the number of audio files in a folder exceeds 999 When the total number of audio files on a USB device exceeds 5 000 When the number of folders on a USB device exceeds 255 including the ROOT and MUSIC folders and excluding empty folders These numbers may vary depending on the file and folder structure Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a USB device that has audio files To select the memory on the USB device If the USB device has more than one memory for example internal memory and a memory card you can select which memory to use and then start playback or transferring You cannot select a memory during playback or transferring Make sure to select a memory before starting playback or transferring 1 Press USB or FUNCTION repeatedly to select the USB function 2 Connect the USB device to the lt USB port 3 Press OPTIONS on the unit in stop mode MEM SEL appears If an audio file or a folder is selected ERASE appears instead Press k lt gt P1 repeatedly to select MEM SEL 4 Press ENTER 5 Press keq gt gt i repeatedly to select a memory number Proceed to step 6 if only one memory can be selected To cancel this operation press OPTIONS 6 Press ENTER To use the system as a battery charger You can use the system as a battery charger
32. ntents Guide to parts and controls 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system SCCULELY ari ieai 8 Setting the clock wee eee 9 Operations Playing a CD MP3 disc 10 Listening to the radio 11 Before using the USB device 12 Transferring music from a disc to a USB device eee 13 Playing a file from the USB CE VICE ose Sk castors nn i 15 Creating your own program Program Play eee 16 Using optional audio COMPONENIS eeeeeeeeeeeseeeteeeeee 17 Adjusting the sound 18 Changing the display 18 Changing the illumination brightitess 2 cctec corte iededs 19 Using the timers eee 20 Additional Information Preca tions eiennenn Troubleshooting Messages Specifications Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names Main unit 1 2 3 17 16 is 14 13 i2 I U ee el To lock the buttons on the unit Child lock function You can lock the buttons except 1 on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake Hold down W on the unit until CHILD LOCK ON or CHILD LOCK OFF appears on the display The buttons except 1 on the unit will be locked or unlocked Note that the child loc
33. ort When the USB device is connected the display changes as follows READING STORAGE When connecting the USB device the volume label is displayed next if recorded 3 Start playback Press B or B gt H on the unit Other operations To Press Pause playback H or B gt HE on the unit To resume playback press the button again Stop playback E Select a folder 5 repeatedly Select a file Hea P gt PI Find a point ina Hold down lt lt gt gt file during playback and release the button at the desired point Select Repeat REPEAT repeatedly Play until REP or REP1 appears When playing a VBR MP3 file the system may resume playback from a different point 1548 To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped You can select normal play 9 for all files in the folder on the USB device shuffle play SHUF or E SHUF or program play PGM Note on Repeat Play REP indicates that all audio files on a USB device are repeated until you stop playback Note on shuffle play mode When you turn off the system the selected shuffle play mode SHUF or 3 SHUF is cleared and the play mode returns to normal play mode 7 Notes The following instances can increase the time it takes to start playback a USB device recorded with a comp
34. rmation such as track or file number during normal play track or file name JJ during normal play artist name during normal play album or folder name 4 during normal play total playing time and total number of tracks on the CD DA disc only when normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped total number of folders albums on the MP3 disc only when normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped volume label if it exists on the disc or the USB device only when normal play mode is selected and the USB device is in stop mode The system offers the following display modes Display mode When the system is off Demonstration The demonstration is displayed Power Saving The display is turned off Mode to conserve power The timer and clock continue to operate Clock The clock is displayed 1 You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode 2 The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after 8 seconds Notes on the display information e Characters that cannot be displayed appear as e The following are not displayed total playing time for an MP3 disc and USB device remaining playing time for a file e The following are not displayed correctly elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using a VBR variable bit rate folder and file names that do not follow either the I
35. s press repeatedly to select the desired folder and then select the desired file Selected track or file number Vv lt Hai lt gt ww Ie 1 da gt x mi a 4 a Eh s a a y Total playing time of the selected track or file 4 Program the selected track or file Press ENTER to enter the selected track or file CD _ appears when the total program time exceeds 100 minutes for a CD or when you select an MP3 file USB The total program time cannot be displayed so appears 5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional tracks or files up to a total of 25 tracks or files 6 To play your program of tracks or files press gt The program remains available until you open the disc tray To play the same program again select the CD function and then press B To cancel Program Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM disappears while the player is stopped To delete the last track or file of the program Press CLEAR while the player is stopped To view program information such as total track number of the program Press DISPLAY repeatedly Using optional audio components 1 Prepare the sound source Connect additional audio component to the DVD PC IN L R jacks on the unit using an audio analog cord not supplied 2 Adjust the volume level to minimum Press VOLUME repeatedly or t
36. tereo repeatedly to select the desired station press FM MODE repeatedly until preset number MONO appears to turn off stereo reception 1168 Before using the USB device Check the websites below for the information about compatible USB devices For customers in Europe and Russia lt http support sony europe com gt For customers in Latin America lt http www sony latin com index crp gt For customers in other countries regions lt http www sony asia com support gt Notes When USB cable connection is necessary use the USB cable supplied with the USB device When the USB device is connected READING appears and USB MEMORY lights up on the display It may take about 10 seconds before READING appears depending on the type of USB device connected Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub When the USB device is connected the system reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device With some connected USB devices after an operation is performed there may be a delay before it is performed by this system Compatibility with all encoding writing software cannot be guaranteed If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software those files may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all e This system cannot transfer
37. the play mode switches to normal play mode While transferring music from an MP3 disc no sound is output and HI SPEED appears CD text information is not transferred in the created MP3 files If you cancel the process in the middle of music transfer an incomplete MP3 file will be created up to the point when the transfer was stopped Transferring stops automatically if the USB device runs out of space the number of audio files on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize If the folder to be erased contains non MP3 WMA AAC format files or sub folders these are not erased If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device with the same name a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file Do not remove the USB device or disconnect the power cord during transfer or erase operations Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself Playing a file from the USB device The audio formats that can be played back on this system are MES WMA or AAC Files with DRM Digital Rights Management copyright protection cannot be played back on this system Files downloaded from an online music store may not be played back on this system 1 Select the USB function Press USB or FUNCTION S repeatedly O pe 2 Connect a USB device to the lt n USB p
38. tion b gt Il play pause button Press to start or pause playback 18 19 20 21 22 CLOCK TIMER SELECT button page 20 CLOCK TIMER SET button page 9 20 Press to set the clock and the Play Timer REPEAT FM MODE button page 10 11 15 Press to listen to a disc a USB device a single track or file repeatedly Press to select the FM reception mode monaural or stereo TUNER BAND button Press to select the tuner function Press to select FM or AM reception mode lt lt P gt rewind fast forward button Press to find a point in a track or file button Press to select the menu items select folder button 23 24 page 10 15 16 Press to select a folder VOLUME button Press to adjust the volume select folder button 25 26 page 10 15 16 Press to select a folder CLEAR button page 17 Press to delete a pre programmed track or file 5 play button Press to start playback Il pause button Press to pause playback 27 23 29 30 31 32 33 lt gt go back go forward button Press to select a track or file tuning button Press to tune to the desired station USB button Press to select the USB function CD button Press to se
39. to skip Play does not start from the first track Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE repeatedly until both PGM and SHUP disappear Starting playback takes more time than usual The following instances can increase the time it takes to start playback adisc recorded with a complicated tree structure adisc recorded in multisession mode adisc that has not been finalized a disc to which data can be added adisc that has many folders The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility UOHEUOJU EUOHIPPY 23 GB 2458 USB device The connected USB device cannot be charged Select a function other than tuner function or turn on the CD player USB device power See To improve disc loading performance page 26 You cannot start transferring toa USB device The following problems may have occurred The USB device is full The number of files and folders on the USB device has reached the upper limit The USB device is write protected Transferring is stopped before it is finished e You are using an unsupported USB device Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 12 The USB device is not formatted correctly Refer to the USB device operation manual for how to format Turn off the system and remove the USB device If the USB device has a
40. ur household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Note on copyright protected content The transferred music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders License and Trademark Notice e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries e This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license s from Microsoft 348 46B Table of Co
41. urn the VOLUME control on the unit until VOL MIN appears on the display 3 Select the PC function Press FUNCTION repeatedly 4 Start playback Start playback of the connected component and adjust the volume suonesado Notes The system may enter standby mode automatically if the volume level of the connected component is too low Adjust the component s volume accordingly See To turn off the automatic standby function page 27 Make sure to turn down the volume to minimum level before connecting or disconnecting an audio component Otherwise noise may be generated the system may malfunction or PROTECT may appear on the display page 22 1768 1868 Adjusting the sound Changing the display To Press To Press Generate amore DSGX on the unit Change DISPLAY repeatedly dynamic sound information on the when the system is Dynamic Sound display turned on Generator X tra Set the sound EQ effect Change Display DISPLAY repeatedly mode when the system is See below turned off To turn on the subwoofer MHC EX99 EX900 only 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press Kt PPI repeatedly to select S WOOFER and then press ENTER 3 Press Ki gt gt i repeatedly to select SW ON and then press ENTER To turn off the subwoofer select SW OFF and then press ENTER For example you can view CD MP3 disc information or the USB device info
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