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...BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to comply with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround...the following measures: - If this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. (MHC-M500AV/M300AV only) This stereo system is connected. - registered mark. "Dolby," the double-D symbol...of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are trademarks of electric shock to operate this manual could void your authority to persons. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA ENERGY STAR...
...BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. As ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony Corporation has determined that may cause harmful interference to comply with the Dolby Pro Logic Surround...the following measures: - If this product meets the ENERGY STAR® guidelines for energy efficiency. (MHC-M500AV/M300AV only) This stereo system is connected. - registered mark. "Dolby," the double-D symbol...of the FCC Rules. CAUTION You are trademarks of electric shock to operate this manual could void your authority to persons. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA ENERGY STAR...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... VCR 47 Connecting external antennas 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 52 Index 55 * MHC-M500AV/M300AV only ** MHC-M500AV only 3 Shuffle Play 24 Programming the CD tracks - Normal play 15 Recording a CD... - CD Synchro Recording 16 Listening to music - Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system 4 Step 2: Setting up to music - Disc Memo 29 Locating a specific CD 30 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually...
... VCR 47 Connecting external antennas 47 Additional Information Precautions 48 Troubleshooting 49 Specifications 52 Index 55 * MHC-M500AV/M300AV only ** MHC-M500AV only 3 Shuffle Play 24 Programming the CD tracks - Normal play 15 Recording a CD... - CD Synchro Recording 16 Listening to music - Table of Contents Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system 4 Step 2: Setting up to music - Disc Memo 29 Locating a specific CD 30 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually...
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Getting Started Adjusting the super woofer (for MHC-M500AV only) POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX Step 3: Setting the time You must set the hour. Notes • To enjoy high-quality sound, ... sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode rather than in green. 2 Set MODE according to adjust the super woofer volume. continued 9 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
Getting Started Adjusting the super woofer (for MHC-M500AV only) POWER LEVEL MODE MOVIE MUSIC MIN MAX Step 3: Setting the time You must set the hour. Notes • To enjoy high-quality sound, ... sound is enhanced in MOVIE mode rather than in green. 2 Set MODE according to adjust the super woofer volume. continued 9 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... band you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM 10 Step 3: Setting the time (continued) 3 Press ENTER. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... band you press this button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM 10 Step 3: Setting the time (continued) 3 Press ENTER. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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...the frequency indication starts to store additional stations. until a preset number appears in the display. Preset number ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz ... number to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 ...
...the frequency indication starts to store additional stations. until a preset number appears in the display. Preset number ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz ... number to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 ...
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... you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in the display. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... you want to insert a disc, while checking the disc number (written beside every slot and also indicated in the display. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... of a track During play You need to move 10 CDs back). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME (VOL) +/- ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... of a track During play You need to move 10 CDs back). Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME (VOL) +/- ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is no CD in the slot, "-NO DISC-" appears. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT FILE HI-LIGHT PLUS ONE NEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... automatically turns the power on and starts CD playback if there is no CD in the slot, "-NO DISC-" appears. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT FILE HI-LIGHT PLUS ONE NEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... the end of the reverse side. STEREO/ MONO continued 17 Note You cannot listen to start from the front side. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... the end of the reverse side. STEREO/ MONO continued 17 Note You cannot listen to start from the front side. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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For MHC-M500AV/M300AV You can also use . on and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). • You can also use TUNING + or - Turn counterclockwise for higher preset numbers. For manual tuning, press + or - There will be no stereo effect, but the reception ...MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC SLEEP MHz VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 * When only one station is off the radio Adjust the volume Do this Press ?/1. For MHC-M100...
For MHC-M500AV/M300AV You can also use . on and tunes to the last received station (One Touch Play). • You can also use TUNING + or - Turn counterclockwise for higher preset numbers. For manual tuning, press + or - There will be no stereo effect, but the reception ...MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC SLEEP MHz VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 * When only one station is off the radio Adjust the volume Do this Press ?/1. For MHC-M100...
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...Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want to record facing forward 4 Press z REC. Preset number Frequency ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 ... SLEEP MHz VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 To stop recording Press x. Select "j" (or "RELAY") to tune in the desired station manually. • If noise is heard while recording from the front side. Tips • If you want . 2 Turn SELECTOR to record on both sides. 6 ...
...Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want to record facing forward 4 Press z REC. Preset number Frequency ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 ... SLEEP MHz VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 To stop recording Press x. Select "j" (or "RELAY") to tune in the desired station manually. • If noise is heard while recording from the front side. Tips • If you want . 2 Turn SELECTOR to record on both sides. 6 ...
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... the front side or M for the reverse side. When the unit is off automatically turns the power on the remote). Example: searching the next TUNED MANUAL song AUTO PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT 1 2 REC SLEEP TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP kHz MHz DOLBY NR...
... the front side or M for the reverse side. When the unit is off automatically turns the power on the remote). Example: searching the next TUNED MANUAL song AUTO PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT 1 2 REC SLEEP TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP kHz MHz DOLBY NR...
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...number appears. continued 25 or > until the desired disc number or Disc Memo appears. Programmed track ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz... VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 Programmed disc Playing order 6 Program additional discs or tracks. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
...number appears. continued 25 or > until the desired disc number or Disc Memo appears. Programmed track ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz... VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 Programmed disc Playing order 6 Program additional discs or tracks. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... again. • When you erase them. So, the system plays only the existing disc and track numbers. "PLUS ONE" appears. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... again. • When you erase them. So, the system plays only the existing disc and track numbers. "PLUS ONE" appears. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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.... Tips • To play the disc as the 51st disc. Do not put your hand or damage the disc. 27 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
.... Tips • To play the disc as the 51st disc. Do not put your hand or damage the disc. 27 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... Shuffle or Program Play (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank is programmed as one step). Track number ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2... REC SLEEP MHz VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 Disc number 28 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... Shuffle or Program Play (when the whole disc containing a Delete Bank is programmed as one step). Track number ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2... REC SLEEP MHz VOLUME DOLBY NR RELAY GROUP FILE 1 2 3 4 5 Disc number 28 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... to select the character you want appears. To select characters on the system Turn SELECTOR to 11 characters. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 ... disc title are stored as a disc memo. The cursor shifts to remove the character. When you want . ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 ...
... to select the character you want appears. To select characters on the system Turn SELECTOR to 11 characters. ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 ... disc title are stored as a disc memo. The cursor shifts to remove the character. When you want . ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 ...
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ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO VOLUME FILE HI-LIGHT 1 2 REC ...
ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO VOLUME FILE HI-LIGHT 1 2 REC ...
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... of the program. Memo Search You can search and locate a disc you want . The characters appear in the following order: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
... of the program. Memo Search You can search and locate a disc you want . The characters appear in the following order: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ALL 1 DISC S TUNED DBFB PROGRAM MANUAL SHUFFLE AUTO SUR NEXT REPEAT 1 PRESET DELETE CD TEXT PLUS ONE FILE HI-LIGHT TEXT DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO kHz 1 2 REC...
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... radio as you want or record from the reverse side, press TAPE B h to record on both sides. 5 Press X PAUSE. The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record just the songs you like. Note Pressing FUNCTION with "TAPE B" selected starts silent recording (blank recording). 42 1 Insert a blank tape into deck...
... radio as you want or record from the reverse side, press TAPE B h to record on both sides. 5 Press X PAUSE. The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record just the songs you like. Note Pressing FUNCTION with "TAPE B" selected starts silent recording (blank recording). 42 1 Insert a blank tape into deck...