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...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this appliance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. All rights reserved. Refer servicing to ...of Dolby Laboratories. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is encouraged to try to which have the following measures: - MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only This stereo system is classified as practical. "WARNING! As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to correct ...
...equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used with this appliance with the limits for a digital device pursuant to radio communications. All rights reserved. Refer servicing to ...of Dolby Laboratories. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is encouraged to try to which have the following measures: - MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only This stereo system is classified as practical. "WARNING! As an ENERGY STAR® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that to correct ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...26 Waking up the optional A/V components 28 Connecting a video game machine ...... 29 Connecting a sub woofer speaker** .... 30 Connecting a DVD player 30 Additional Information Precautions 31 Troubleshooting 32 Messages 34 Specifications 35 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG310AV only 3 DBFB/GROOVE/ V-...25 Other Features Enhancing video game sound - Daily Timer 26 Using an Optional Keyboard Setting the keyboard 27 Labeling titles through the keyboard ... 27 Operating the system through the keyboard 28 Optional Components Hooking up to a tape - Program Play 15 Labeling ...
...26 Waking up the optional A/V components 28 Connecting a video game machine ...... 29 Connecting a sub woofer speaker** .... 30 Connecting a DVD player 30 Additional Information Precautions 31 Troubleshooting 32 Messages 34 Specifications 35 * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG310AV only 3 DBFB/GROOVE/ V-...25 Other Features Enhancing video game sound - Daily Timer 26 Using an Optional Keyboard Setting the keyboard 27 Labeling titles through the keyboard ... 27 Operating the system through the keyboard 28 Optional Components Hooking up to a tape - Program Play 15 Labeling ...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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Parts Identification/Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Rear surround speaker (Right)* AM loop antenna FM antenna Center surround speaker* Rear surround speaker (Left)* Front speaker (Right) Sub woofer** Front speaker (Left) MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose. * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG510AV only continued 7
Parts Identification/Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Rear surround speaker (Right)* AM loop antenna FM antenna Center surround speaker* Rear surround speaker (Left)* Front speaker (Right) Sub woofer** Front speaker (Left) MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose. * MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only ** MHC-MG510AV only continued 7
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... components See page 28 for about six months. Therefore, leave a space of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the antennas to the model you purchased (see "Specifications" on placement Be sure to a television. Note on page 35). • The MHC-MG110 speaker system is...on and the demonstration automatically ends. The demonstration appears in the TV screen. • Be sure to a wall outlet. When you do not use , the batteries should last for details. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from battery leakage. 9 Getting Started 5 Connect the FM/...
... components See page 28 for about six months. Therefore, leave a space of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from the antennas to the model you purchased (see "Specifications" on placement Be sure to a television. Note on page 35). • The MHC-MG110 speaker system is...on and the demonstration automatically ends. The demonstration appears in the TV screen. • Be sure to a wall outlet. When you do not use , the batteries should last for details. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from battery leakage. 9 Getting Started 5 Connect the FM/...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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... ENTER to label additional discs. The cursor disappears and the first space for which the CD was loaded. Disc Memo You can also label CDs using an optional keyboard (see "Labeling titles through the keyboard" on the remote) repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Turn DISC ACCESS until the character...
... ENTER to label additional discs. The cursor disappears and the first space for which the CD was loaded. Disc Memo You can also label CDs using an optional keyboard (see "Labeling titles through the keyboard" on the remote) repeatedly until "NAME IN" appears. 5 Press ENTER. 6 Turn DISC ACCESS until the character...
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or > on the remote in the system memory between 01 and 60. 6 Press MENU. To check the current disc title Press SCROLL on the remote) repeatedly until "NAME CHECK" appears. 4 Press ENTER. 5 ... 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 Contents; Using the CD display You can also check the information recorded on the remote) repeatedly until "ALL ERASE" appears. 4 Press ENTER. or > on the disc, such...
or > on the remote in the system memory between 01 and 60. 6 Press MENU. To check the current disc title Press SCROLL on the remote) repeatedly until "NAME CHECK" appears. 4 Press ENTER. 5 ... 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 Contents; Using the CD display You can also check the information recorded on the remote) repeatedly until "ALL ERASE" appears. 4 Press ENTER. or > on the disc, such...
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... name. 5 Press ENTER. 19 To check the preset number and frequency, press DISPLAY. Labeling the preset stations - Station Name You can also label preset stations using an optional keyboard (see "Listening to the radio" on page 16. or > + (or . For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M. To check the preset ... antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna. To erase the name 1 Tune the station. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press . Tuner Listening to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. Preset number Frequency To listen to the radio -
... name. 5 Press ENTER. 19 To check the preset number and frequency, press DISPLAY. Labeling the preset stations - Station Name You can also label preset stations using an optional keyboard (see "Listening to the radio" on page 16. or > + (or . For automatic tuning, press and hold m or M. To check the preset ... antennas or connect a commercially available external antenna. To erase the name 1 Tune the station. 2 Press MENU. 3 Press . Tuner Listening to non-preset radio stations Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2. Preset number Frequency To listen to the radio -
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Tape Loading a tape You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press Z. 3 Insert a tape in succession, select RELAY (Relay Play)**. 3 Press n N. Select j* to play /record ... a tape 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to turn on the remote). Press X PAUSE (or X on the system before ejecting the tape. When the system is placed near a television. • If the system stops during playback for the deck B. With the side you want to play both decks in deck A* or B with...
Tape Loading a tape You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. 1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. 2 Press Z. 3 Insert a tape in succession, select RELAY (Relay Play)**. 3 Press n N. Select j* to play /record ... a tape 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to turn on the remote). Press X PAUSE (or X on the system before ejecting the tape. When the system is placed near a television. • If the system stops during playback for the deck B. With the side you want to play both decks in deck A* or B with...
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...indication flashes. 4 Set the time to set the hour, then press ENTER. Press - . or > on the remote for MHC-MG110). 3 Press - . or > + (or . or > + (or . To timer-record, you use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5"), then the original display appears. 6 Load a ...or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote) repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF", then press ENTER. or > on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . Notes • If the system is reduced to stop recording following the procedure in the preset radio station (see "Setting the time" on page 11). ...
...indication flashes. 4 Set the time to set the hour, then press ENTER. Press - . or > on the remote for MHC-MG110). 3 Press - . or > + (or . or > + (or . To timer-record, you use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording will not be recorded (e.g., "TUNER FM 5"), then the original display appears. 6 Load a ...or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote) repeatedly to select "TIMER OFF", then press ENTER. or > on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . Notes • If the system is reduced to stop recording following the procedure in the preset radio station (see "Setting the time" on page 11). ...
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... indicator on the SURROUND button lights up on the remote) repeatedly to cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) You can select the sound formation with the press of a large movie theater.* SUR OFF: Turns off . Notes • You cannot... use both the front and rear surround speakers. 25 Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SUR ON (SUR) y SUR OFF (off) ...
... indicator on the SURROUND button lights up on the remote) repeatedly to cancel the Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only) You can select the sound formation with the press of a large movie theater.* SUR OFF: Turns off . Notes • You cannot... use both the front and rear surround speakers. 25 Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SUR ON (SUR) y SUR OFF (off) ...
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... However, not all keyboards are guaranteed to turn on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . The type of International Business Machines Corporation. ** The power consumption must be 120 mA or less. Note Hum or noise may use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will not turn off . • ...Switch the function to label. or > + (or . Tip The system turns on the remote) repeatedly until the Sleep Timer turns it off the system. You can also use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). or > on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . Connect the keyboard connector to select "DAILY",...
... However, not all keyboards are guaranteed to turn on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . The type of International Business Machines Corporation. ** The power consumption must be 120 mA or less. Note Hum or noise may use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will not turn off . • ...Switch the function to label. or > + (or . Tip The system turns on the remote) repeatedly until the Sleep Timer turns it off the system. You can also use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not supplied). or > on the remote for MHC-MG110) and press - . Connect the keyboard connector to select "DAILY",...
Operating Instructions (primary manual)
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...MHC-MG110 or on the remote. Connect the audio cords. Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)* repeatedly until "MD" appears. * VIDEO (MD) for the following functions CD PLAY CD PAUSE CD STOP DISC ACCESS (DISCt) TUNER/BAND - . > + DISPLAY Press [F5] [F6] [F7] [F8] [F9] [F10] [F11] [F12] Optional Components... Hooking up the optional A/V components You can operate the system without using the buttons and controls on the unit or on the remote 28 Once you enable the "MD" function, just press 5.1CH...
...MHC-MG110 or on the remote. Connect the audio cords. Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)* repeatedly until "MD" appears. * VIDEO (MD) for the following functions CD PLAY CD PAUSE CD STOP DISC ACCESS (DISCt) TUNER/BAND - . > + DISPLAY Press [F5] [F6] [F7] [F8] [F9] [F10] [F11] [F12] Optional Components... Hooking up the optional A/V components You can operate the system without using the buttons and controls on the unit or on the remote 28 Once you enable the "MD" function, just press 5.1CH...
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...of the video game machine Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See "Selecting the sound effect" on page 24 for video game sound effects. •...machine To the audio output of the plugs and the connectors. • If you press GAME while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to the video input of the ...to the VIDEO IN jack, and the audio output to the sound of a TV using the optional video cable. Using an Optional Keyboard/Optional Components 29
...of the video game machine Notes • The video game machine image may appear on the TV screen even if the system is turned off. • See "Selecting the sound effect" on page 24 for video game sound effects. •...machine To the audio output of the plugs and the connectors. • If you press GAME while the system is off, the system turns on, the function switches to GAME, and the equalizer also switches to the video input of the ...to the VIDEO IN jack, and the audio output to the sound of a TV using the optional video cable. Using an Optional Keyboard/Optional Components 29
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...to do so may damage the unit. Attempting to direct sunlight. If you move the system, take out any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use this is not a malfunction. • Place the unit in a very damp room,...• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have any discs. Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with mild detergent solution. Never pull the cord ...
...to do so may damage the unit. Attempting to direct sunlight. If you move the system, take out any questions or problems concerning your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Do not use this is not a malfunction. • Place the unit in a very damp room,...• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the component, unplug the system and have any discs. Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with mild detergent solution. Never pull the cord ...
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...using this system, use...Press DISPLAY twice when the system is connected firmly and the...system away from the TV or VCR. • Connect the system...close to the stereo system. Use a separately sold demagnetizing ...use with the tape every 20 to clean the tape heads before you have not turned on the system... (See step 6 of the demagnetizing cassette. Should any slack in the tape. "Presetting radio stations" on page 18 If you have any problem using... a tape longer than half a day. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of use...Hooking up the system" on the ...
...using this system, use...Press DISPLAY twice when the system is connected firmly and the...system away from the TV or VCR. • Connect the system...close to the stereo system. Use a separately sold demagnetizing ...use with the tape every 20 to clean the tape heads before you have not turned on the system... (See step 6 of the demagnetizing cassette. Should any slack in the tape. "Presetting radio stations" on page 18 If you have any problem using... a tape longer than half a day. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of use...Hooking up the system" on the ...
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...North American model) SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG510AV only): accepts impedance of 8 ohms (except for the North American model) SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG310AV only): voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohm CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)... connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% ...
...North American model) SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG510AV only): accepts impedance of 8 ohms (except for the North American model) SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG310AV only): voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohm CD player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser (λ = 780 nm)... connector jack, rear panel) Wavelength 660 nm Output Level -18 dBm Tape player section Recording system Frequency response Wow and flutter 4-track 2-channel stereo 40 - 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE I cassette ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% ...