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Model No Serial No MHC-MG510AV MHC-MG310AV MHC-MG110 © 2001 Sony Corporation 1 4-233-902-12(3) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions 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 MHC-MG510AV MHC-MG310AV MHC-MG110 © 2001 Sony Corporation 1 4-233-902-12(3) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions 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.
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... from Dolby Laboratories. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to comply with the instructions, 2 may present a shock or fire hazard. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only This stereo system is encouraged to try to operate this equipment. • Use of optical instruments...
... from Dolby Laboratories. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to comply with the instructions, 2 may present a shock or fire hazard. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in a particular installation. MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only This stereo system is encouraged to try to operate this equipment. • Use of optical instruments...
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... Play/ Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 14 Programing CD tracks - Station Name 19 Tape Loading a tape 20 Playing a tape 20 Recording to music - Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit 4 Remote Control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 9 Setting up the optional A/V components 28 Connecting a video game machine ...... 29 Connecting a sub woofer speaker** .... 30 Connecting a DVD player 30 Additional Information Precautions 31 Troubleshooting 32 Messages 34 Specifications 35 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG310AV...
... Play/ Shuffle Play/Repeat Play 14 Programing CD tracks - Station Name 19 Tape Loading a tape 20 Playing a tape 20 Recording to music - Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit 4 Remote Control 5 Getting Started Hooking up the system 7 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 9 Setting up the optional A/V components 28 Connecting a video game machine ...... 29 Connecting a sub woofer speaker** .... 30 Connecting a DVD player 30 Additional Information Precautions 31 Troubleshooting 32 Messages 34 Specifications 35 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG310AV...
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...) qj (12) REAR* qf (25) REC PAUSE/START wh (21,22) REPEAT wg (14) STEREO/MONO wg (19) SURROUND* qa (25) SURROUND MODE 8 (25) TAPE A/B 5 (20) TIMER SELECT 3 (23, 27) TIMER SET 3 (11, 23, 26) TUNER/BAND 5 (18) VIDEO IN jack wl (29) VIDEO (MD)** 5 (28) VOLUME control qh BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Z (deck A) 1 =/1 (power) 2 m (rewind) 6 n N (play) 6 X PAUSE 6 M (fast forward) 6 x (stop) 6 - . (go back) 6 > + (go forward) 6 Z (deck B) 9 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG110 only qs...
...) qj (12) REAR* qf (25) REC PAUSE/START wh (21,22) REPEAT wg (14) STEREO/MONO wg (19) SURROUND* qa (25) SURROUND MODE 8 (25) TAPE A/B 5 (20) TIMER SELECT 3 (23, 27) TIMER SET 3 (11, 23, 26) TUNER/BAND 5 (18) VIDEO IN jack wl (29) VIDEO (MD)** 5 (28) VOLUME control qh BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS Z (deck A) 1 =/1 (power) 2 m (rewind) 6 n N (play) 6 X PAUSE 6 M (fast forward) 6 x (stop) 6 - . (go back) 6 > + (go forward) 6 Z (deck B) 9 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG110 only qs...
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... With normal use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the antennas to the model you press ?/1, the system turns on a horizontal place. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard. • The type of a TV. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both left and right rear surround speakers. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from...
... With normal use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the antennas to the model you press ?/1, the system turns on a horizontal place. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard. • The type of a TV. When the remote no longer operates the system, replace both left and right rear surround speakers. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from...
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... placement of rear speakers greatly depends on the top-center of the center surround speaker to 10 cm or more away from the listening position. Tip For MHC-MG310AV customers, you can connect an optional sub woofer speaker (see page 30). Place the center surround speaker at about 60 to 90 cm above your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) Positioning the speakers Center Sub woofer* Front (L) Front (R) Setting the center speaker Attach the...
... placement of rear speakers greatly depends on the top-center of the center surround speaker to 10 cm or more away from the listening position. Tip For MHC-MG310AV customers, you can connect an optional sub woofer speaker (see page 30). Place the center surround speaker at about 60 to 90 cm above your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) Positioning the speakers Center Sub woofer* Front (L) Front (R) Setting the center speaker Attach the...
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.... 5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc titles stored in stop mode During Program Play mode when there is loaded, you want to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press - . or > on the disc, some CD-TEXT information may not appears. 17 CD Checking the Disc Memos 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press - . displays current disc number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of...
.... 5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc titles stored in stop mode During Program Play mode when there is loaded, you want to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press - . or > on the disc, some CD-TEXT information may not appears. 17 CD Checking the Disc Memos 1 Press CD to switch the function to CD. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press - . displays current disc number, total number of tracks on the disc, and total playing time of...
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... system back on. Preset number 5 Press - . Tip The preset stations are erased. Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press and hold m or M until "MEMORY" appears, then press ENTER. or > on the remote) repeatedly to store other station. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press - . The station is factory-set another station...
... system back on. Preset number 5 Press - . Tip The preset stations are erased. Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select "FM" or "AM". 2 Press and hold m or M until "MEMORY" appears, then press ENTER. or > on the remote) repeatedly to store other station. "TUNED" and "STEREO" (for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press MENU. 4 Press - . The station is factory-set another station...
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...; To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna. The preset number and frequency are displayed for 4 seconds and it returns to the radio - Tuner Listening to the station name display. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the desired preset station. Station Name You can also label preset stations using an optional keyboard (see "Labeling titles through the keyboard" on the remote) repeatedly to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
...; To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna. The preset number and frequency are displayed for 4 seconds and it returns to the radio - Tuner Listening to the station name display. Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the desired preset station. Station Name You can also label preset stations using an optional keyboard (see "Labeling titles through the keyboard" on the remote) repeatedly to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
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... indication flashes. To change the setting, start recording. Press - . When the recording starts, the volume is on at the preset time, the recording will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5"), then the original display appears. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to select "REC SELECT". Other Operations To Check the setting Cancel the timer Do this Press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/ TIMER SELECT on the remote for MHC-MG110...
... indication flashes. To change the setting, start recording. Press - . When the recording starts, the volume is on at the preset time, the recording will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5"), then the original display appears. 6 Load a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Press ?/1 to select "REC SELECT". Other Operations To Check the setting Cancel the timer Do this Press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/ TIMER SELECT on the remote for MHC-MG110...
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... you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF (off ) * DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback Tip DBFB is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is factory set to the sound you want. Effect ROCK POP JAZZ GAME Standard music sources PlayStation 1, 2 and other video game music sources 24 Each time you select an effect with stronger bass tones. The preset name appears...
... you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t GROOVE OFF (off ) * DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback Tip DBFB is ideal for music sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is factory set to the sound you want. Effect ROCK POP JAZZ GAME Standard music sources PlayStation 1, 2 and other video game music sources 24 Each time you select an effect with stronger bass tones. The preset name appears...
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...: Turns off ) Note When you want. Selecting the sound formation - The speakers producing sound light up on the SURROUND button lights up. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SUR ON (SUR) y SUR OFF (off the surround mode. * The indicator on the display. Notes • You cannot use both the front and rear surround speakers. 25 REAR Stereo sound from Dolby Surround-encoded ( ) video tapes. Multi room selector (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound...
...: Turns off ) Note When you want. Selecting the sound formation - The speakers producing sound light up on the SURROUND button lights up. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SUR ON (SUR) y SUR OFF (off the surround mode. * The indicator on the display. Notes • You cannot use both the front and rear surround speakers. 25 REAR Stereo sound from Dolby Surround-encoded ( ) video tapes. Multi room selector (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound...
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... fall asleep to music - or > + (or . or > + (or . The minute indication flashes. Other Features Enhancing video game sound - Falling asleep to start from a specific track, make a program (see "Programing CD tracks" on page 15). • Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want to select "DAILY SET", then press ENTER. Each time you want...
... fall asleep to music - or > + (or . or > + (or . The minute indication flashes. Other Features Enhancing video game sound - Falling asleep to start from a specific track, make a program (see "Programing CD tracks" on page 15). • Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward. • Radio: Tune in the preset station you want to select "DAILY SET", then press ENTER. Each time you want...
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... time. You can label a CD only during Normal Play (when "1 DISC" or "ALL DISCS" is turned on the remote) repeatedly until the Sleep Timer turns it off the system. Other Operations To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel the timer Do this Switch the function to turn on the remote) repeatedly to label. or > on the system until the music source you labeled appears. or > on the remote for MHC...
... time. You can label a CD only during Normal Play (when "1 DISC" or "ALL DISCS" is turned on the remote) repeatedly until the Sleep Timer turns it off the system. Other Operations To Check the setting Change the setting Cancel the timer Do this Switch the function to turn on the remote) repeatedly to label. or > on the system until the music source you labeled appears. or > on the remote for MHC...
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... digital input jack of a digital component To Make a digital recording from CD to MD Listen to the analog sound of a connected VCR Listen to "MD". This switches the "VIDEO" function to the analog sound of an MD deck, a VCR, etc. Connect the audio cords. To the audio output jacks of the connected MD deck Make an analog recording from MD onto a tape Do this system. Once you enable the "MD" function, just press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*. With the system turned...
... digital input jack of a digital component To Make a digital recording from CD to MD Listen to the analog sound of a connected VCR Listen to "MD". This switches the "VIDEO" function to the analog sound of an MD deck, a VCR, etc. Connect the audio cords. To the audio output jacks of the connected MD deck Make an analog recording from MD onto a tape Do this system. Once you enable the "MD" function, just press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*. With the system turned...
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... display starts flashing as soon as play, stop, and fast-winding frequently. When using this system, use . "Setting the time" on page 11 - Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the instructions of the tape deck and become damaged. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is no audio output...
... display starts flashing as soon as play, stop, and fast-winding frequently. When using this system, use . "Setting the time" on page 11 - Move the stereo system away from the TV or VCR. • Connect the system to a different wall outlet. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the instructions of the tape deck and become damaged. The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is canceled. • The power cord is no audio output...
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... sound comes from the center speaker only (for MHC-MG110 or on the remote), switch the function to MD (see page 8). Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are connected correctly. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" or "SHUF" disappears. "- - : - -" flashes in the display when you press TIMER SELECT. • Set the timer correctly. • Set the clock. The sound from the connected source is distorted when VIDEO function is monaural. Set...
... sound comes from the center speaker only (for MHC-MG110 or on the remote), switch the function to MD (see page 8). Sound lacks bass. • Check that the speaker's + and - jacks are connected correctly. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until "PGM" or "SHUF" disappears. "- - : - -" flashes in the display when you press TIMER SELECT. • Set the timer correctly. • Set the clock. The sound from the connected source is distorted when VIDEO function is monaural. Set...
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.... Tuner There is severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display during operation. Be sure to the factory settings. Messages One of the CD. 34 NO DISC • There is too weak. A stereo FM program cannot be received in the disc slot. There is a mechanical noise, "EJECT" appears, and the system enters standby mode automatically. • The tape was not loaded correctly. Connect the external antenna...
.... Tuner There is severe hum or noise ("TUNED" or "STEREO" flashes in the display during operation. Be sure to the factory settings. Messages One of the CD. 34 NO DISC • There is too weak. A stereo FM program cannot be received in the disc slot. There is a mechanical noise, "EJECT" appears, and the system enters standby mode automatically. • The tape was not loaded correctly. Connect the external antenna...
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... American model) SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG310AV only): voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohm CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Wavelength 780 - 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB OPTICAL OUT (CD) (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response...
... American model) SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG310AV only): voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohm CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response 2 Hz - 20 kHz (±0.5 dB) Wavelength 780 - 790 nm Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB OPTICAL OUT (CD) (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response...
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... MHC-MG310AV: Approx. 11.3 kg MHC-MG110: Approx. 10.9 kg Supplied accessories: Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Rear speaker cords (MHC-MG510AV/ MG310AV only) (2) Center speaker pads (attached to the backside of the center speaker) (MHC-MG510AV/ MG310AV only) (2) Video cable (Australian model only) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 37 Rear speaker (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) SS-RS560 for MHC-MG510AV: Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Full-range...
... MHC-MG310AV: Approx. 11.3 kg MHC-MG110: Approx. 10.9 kg Supplied accessories: Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Rear speaker cords (MHC-MG510AV/ MG310AV only) (2) Center speaker pads (attached to the backside of the center speaker) (MHC-MG510AV/ MG310AV only) (2) Video cable (Australian model only) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Additional Information 37 Rear speaker (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) SS-RS560 for MHC-MG510AV: Speaker system 2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Full-range...