Sony MHC-RV22 Operating instructions

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©2004 Sony Corporation
4-254-502-11(3)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
MHC-RV55
MHC-RV22
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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
This appliance is
classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This
marking is located on the
rear exterior.
Don’t throw away the battery with
general house waste, dispose of it
correctly as chemical waste.
ENERGY STAR
®
ENERGY STAR
®
is a U.S.
registered mark. As an E
NERGY
S
TAR
®
partner, Sony Corporation
has determined that this product
meets the E
NERGY STAR
®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
WARNING
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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How to use this manual...........................5
Playable discs..........................................5
Getting Started
Hooking up the system............................7
Positioning the speakers........................10
(MHC-RV55 only)
Setting the clock....................................10
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc.......................................11
Playing a disc........................................11
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0).........................................14
— PBC Play
Playing repeatedly.................................15
— Repeat Play
Creating your own program..................15
— Program Play
Locating a specific part of a
VIDEO CD.....................................16
— Time Search/Disc Digest
Tuner
Presetting radio stations........................18
Listening to the radio............................19
— Preset Tuning
— Manual Tuning
Tape – Play
Loading a tape.......................................21
Playing a tape........................................21
Tape – Recording
Recording your favorite CD tracks on a
tape..................................................22
— CD-TAPE Synchro Recording
Recording on a tape manually...............23
— Manual Recording
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound.............................. 24
Selecting the sound effect..................... 24
Adjusting the graphic equalizer and
storing.............................................25
Selecting the surround effect................ 25
Enhancing video game sound............... 25
— Game Sync
Mixing video game sound with other
sound source...................................26
— Game Mixing
Singing along: Karaoke ........................26
Timer
Falling asleep to music......................... 28
— Sleep Timer
Waking up to music..............................28
— Play Timer
Timer recording radio programs........... 29
— Rec Timer
Display
Turning off the display......................... 30
— Power Saving Mode
Viewing information about the disc in the
display ............................................ 31
Changing the Power illuminator........... 32
Viewing information about the disc in the
on-screen display............................32
Optional Components
Hooking up optional components......... 34
Listening to audio from a connected
component...................................... 35
(MHC-RV55 only)
Recording on a connected
component...................................... 36
(MHC-RV55 only)
Table of Contents
continued
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Troubleshooting
Problems and remedies.........................37
Messages...............................................40
Additional Information
Precautions............................................41
Specifications........................................43
Glossary ................................................45
List of button locations and reference
pages...............................................46
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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.
The following symbols are used in this
manual.
You can play back the following discs on this
system. Other discs cannot be played back.
List of playable discs
Discs that this system cannot
play
•CD-ROMs
CD-Rs/CD-RWs other than those recorded in
the following formats:
VIDEO CD format
music CD format
MP3 format that conforms to ISO9660
1)
Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
2)
A disc that has a non-standard shape (e.g.,
card, heart).
A disc with paper or stickers on it.
A disc that has the adhesive, cellophane tape,
or a sticker still left on it.
1)
ISO9660 Format
The most common international standard for the
logical format of files and folders on a CD-ROM.
There are several specification levels. In Level 1,
file names must be in the 8.3 format (no more than
eight characters in the name, no more than three
characters in the extension “.MP3”) and in capital
letters. Folder names can be no longer than eight
characters. There can be no more than eight nested
folder levels. Level 2 specifications allow file
names and folder names up to 31 characters long.
Each folder can have up to 8 trees.
For Joliet in the expansion format (file and folder
names can have up to 64 characters) make sure of
the contents of the writing software, etc.
2)
Up to 30 characters can be displayed.
How to use this manual
Symbol Meaning
Functions that can be used with
VIDEO CDs
Functions that can be used with
audio CDs
Functions that can be used with
MP3
Playable discs
Format of discs Disc logo
VIDEO CDs
Audio CDs
CD-R/CD-RW
(audio data/MP3
files)
continued
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Notes on CD-R and CD-RW
Some CD-Rs or CD-RWs cannot be played
on this system depending upon the recording
quality or physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording device.
Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not
been correctly finalized. For more
information, see the operating instructions for
the recording device.
CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in packet
write format are not supported.
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may
not be played back because of scratches, dirt,
recording condition or the driver’s
characteristics.
CD-R and CD-RW discs recorded in multi-
session are not supported.
The system may be unable to play MP3
format files that do not have the “.MP3”
extension.
Attempting to play non-MP3 format files that
have the “.MP3” extension may result in noise
or malfunction.
With formats other than ISO9660 level 1 and
2, folder names or file names may not be
displayed correctly.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
a disc recorded with complicated tree
structure.
a disc to which data can be added (non-
finalized disc).
Note on playback operations
of VIDEO CDs
Some playback operations of VIDEO CDs may
be intentionally set by software producers. Since
this system plays VIDEO CDs according to the
disc contents the software producers designed,
some playback features may not be available.
Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the
VIDEO CDs.
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.
Getting Started
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Perform the following procedures 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories. MHC-RV55 is used for illustration purpose.
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the right and left speaker cords to
the SPEAKER (FRONT SPEAKER for
MHC-RV55) terminals as shown below.
2 Connect the surround speakers.
(MHC-RV55 only)
Connect the speaker cords to SURROUND
SPEAKER terminals as shown below.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
AM loop antenna
Front speaker (right)
Front speaker (left)
FM lead antenna
Surround speaker* (right)
Surround speaker* (left)
*
MHC-RV55 only
R
L
+
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid
(3)
Insert only the stripped portion
Red
Black
+
R
L
Black/Stripe (#)
Red/Solid
(3)
Insert only the stripped portion
Blue
Black
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3 Connect the FM and AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
Note
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords.
4 Connect the video input jack of your TV
to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video cord.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can
view the pictures from this system.
5 For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
Refer to the print on your system’s
VOLTAGE SELECTOR for available
settings.
* Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V
6 Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
7 Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
depending on the color system of your
TV while the power is off.
Use buttons on the unit for the
operation.
Notes
You cannot set the color system in Power Saving
Mode (page 30).
When you play back a VIDEO CD recorded in a
different color system from the one you set to the
unit, the picture image may be distorted.
Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally
AM loop antenna
The color system
of your TV
Do this
AUTO
(factory setting)
Press ?/1 while holding
down X. If your TV
automatically changes the
color system according to
the input signal, the system
is set to AUTO.
NTSC Press ?/1 while holding
down M. The system is
set to NTSC.
PAL Press ?/1 while holding
down m. The system is
set to PAL.
Getting Started
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Inserting two R6 (size AA)
batteries into the remote
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage and corrosion.
Tip
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six
months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and
prevent them from slipping.
Front speaker (Left (4)/Right (4))
When carrying this system
Perform the following procedure to protect
the CD mechanism. Use buttons on the unit
for the operation.
1 Make sure that all discs are removed
from the system.
2 Hold down CD and then press ?/1 until
“STANDBY” appears.
After a few seconds later, “STANDBY”
disappears and “LOCK” appears.
3 Unplug the power cord.
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1 Place the front speakers at an angle of
45 degrees from your listening
position.
2 Place the surround speakers.
Position the surround speakers within the
respective gray ranges.
Positioning both surround speakers the
same distance from the listening position is
effective.
Use buttons on the remote for the operation.
1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
hour.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Press . or > repeatedly to set the
minute.
6 Press ENTER.
The clock starts working.
To adjust the clock
1 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
2 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET”, then press ENTER.
3 Do the same procedures as step 3 to 6
above.
Notes
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode
(page 30).
Positioning the speakers
(MHC-RV55 only)
Front speaker (R)
Surround speaker (L)
Surround speaker (R)
Front speaker (L)
20˚
Setting the clock
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press Z.
2 Place a disc with the label side up on
the disc tray.
To insert additional discs, press DISC
SKIP/EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray.
3 Press Z again to close the disc tray.
Notes
Do not use a disc with tape, seals or paste on it as this
may cause malfunction.
Do not forcibly press the disc tray closed with your
finger, as this may cause malfunction.
This system lets you play VIDEO CDs*, audio
CDs and discs with MP3 audio tracks.
Before playing a VIDEO CD, turn on your TV
and select the video input. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with your TV if you need
help.
* You can play both VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0).
Example: When a disc is loaded
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
Loading a disc
Playing a disc
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play
Track number
Disc presence indicator Playing time
Disc tray number
continued
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2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until the mode you want appears
in the display.
* Depending on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0), the disc does not change.
3 Press N.
Other operations
1)
For VIDEO CDs, there are may be some
disturbance in the video image.
2)
Only when setting the PBC function to off or when
playing VIDEO CDs without PBC functions
(Ver. 1.1).
3)
For discs with MP3 audio tracks, you cannot search
between multiple tracks.
Also, the time may not be displayed correctly for
some tracks.
Select To play
ALL DISCS*
(Normal Play)
All discs in the disc tray
continuously.
1DISC
(Normal Play)
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in original
order.
ALBM
(Normal Play)
All MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc you have
selected in original order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Play performs
the same operation as 1DISC
Play.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
The tracks on all discs in
random order.
1DISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on the disc you
have selected in random
order.
ALBM SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
The MP3 audio tracks in the
album on the disc you have
selected in random order.
When playing a non-MP3
disc, Album Shuffle Play
performs the same operation
as 1DISC SHUF Play.
PGM
(Program Play)
The tracks on the disc in the
order you want them to be
played (see “Creating your
own program” on page 15).
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Pause Press X
1)
. Press again to resume
play.
Select a track
2)
Press . or > repeatedly (or
turn l L on the unit).
Select an album
of MP3
Press ALBUM + or – repeatedly
after step 2.
Find a point in a
track
3)
(Lock
Search Function)
Press m or M during
playback. At the desired point,
press
N to stop searching and
start playback.
For VIDEO CDs only, each time
you press the button, speed
changes cyclically as follows:
1 (slower than 2)
t 2 (normal)
t 3 (faster than 2)
Select a disc in
stop mode
Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3
or DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on
the unit).
Switch to CD
function from
other function
Press DISC 1 – 3 on the unit
(Automatic Source Selection).
Exchange other
discs while
playing
Press DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE
on the unit.
Remove a disc Press Z on the unit.
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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Notes
You cannot change the play mode during playback.
Some time may be needed to start playback of discs
recorded in complex configurations such as many
layers.
When the disc is inserted, the player reads all the
tracks on that disc. If there are many albums or non-
MP3 audio tracks on the disc, it may take a long time
for play to begin or for the next MP3 audio track to
start play.
Do not save unnecessary albums or tracks other than
MP3 ones in the disc to be used for MP3 listening.
We recommend that you do not save other types of
tracks or unnecessary albums on a disc that has MP3
audio tracks.
An album that does not include an MP3 audio track
is skipped.
Maximum album number: 256 (including root
folder)
Up to 512 tracks and albums of MP3 on a single disc
can be recognized on this unit.
MP3 audio tracks are played back in the order that
they are recorded on the disc.
Depending on the encoding/writing software,
recording device, or the recording media used at the
time an MP3 audio track is recorded, you may
encounter such problems as disabled playback,
sound interruptions, and noise.
Tip
When disc access takes a long time, set “CD POWER
ON” by CD power manage function (page 19).
To play a track by entering the
track number
You can also select the track you want using the
remote during Normal Play.
Press the number button(s).
To enter a track number over 10
1 Press >10.
2 Enter the corresponding digits for the same
number of “–” flashing in the display.
To enter 0, press 10/0.
Example:
To enter track number 30, press >10, then press 3 and
10/0.
Resuming playback from the
point you stopped the disc
— Resume Play
This system memorizes the point where you
stopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume from
that point.
Resume Play is not available for an audio CD
and a disc with MP3 audio tracks.
1 While playing a VIDEO CD, press x to
stop playback.
“RESUME” appears on your TV screen. If
“RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play
is not available.
2 Press N.
The player starts playback from the point
you stopped the VIDEO CD in step 1.
Notes
You cannot perform Resume Play during Disc
Digest, Shuffle Play or Program Play.
Depending on where you stopped the VIDEO CD,
the system may resume playback from a different
point.
Resume play is canceled when:
you press the number buttons, PLAY MODE, x,
DISC SKIP (DISC SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the
unit) or ./>.
you disconnect the power cord.
you turn off the system.
you open the disc tray.
you change the function to tuner when “CD
POWER OFF” is selected (page 19).
Tip
To view from the beginning of the VIDEO CD, press
x in stop mode, then press N.
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You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to
enjoy the disc’s interactive software. The menu
format and structure may differ depending on
each disc.
* PBC: Playback Control
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press N to start playing a VIDEO CD
with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
The PBC menu appears on the TV screen.
3 Press the number button(s) to enter the
item number you want.
4 Continue playback according to the
instructions on the menus to enjoy
interactive playback.
Refer to the operating instructions supplied
with the disc, as the operating procedure
may differ according to the VIDEO CD.
Other operations
To cancel playback with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0)
1 In stop mode, press . or > to select a
track.
2 Press N.
The “PBC OFF” indicator lights up and
playback starts from the selected track. Still
images, such as the menu screens, will not
be shown.
To return to PBC playback, press x in stop
mode, then press N.
Tips
When “ ” appears on the TV screen, you have
pressed an invalid button.
When you press NEXT during menu playback or
while playing moving pictures, the next scene on the
disc appears. Also refer to the instructions supplied
with the disc.
You can cancel playback with PBC functions
(Ver. 2.0) by pressing any number button in stop
mode. The disc is automatically played in Normal
Play mode.
Playing VIDEO CDs with
PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)
— PBC Play
To Do this
Stop play Press x.
Go to the next
menu page or
scene
Press NEXT.
Go back to the
previous menu
page or scene
Press PREV.
Go back to the
previous menu
Press RETURN O.
Select a menu See “To play a track by entering
the track number” (page 13).
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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You can play all the tracks or a single track on a
disc repeatedly.
Press REPEAT until “REP” or “REP1”
appears.
REP: For all the tracks on the disc(s) up to five
times.
REP1: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly until both “REP” and
“REP1” disappear.
Notes
You cannot select “REP” and “ALL DISCS SHUF”
at the same time.
When you select “REP1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until “REP1” is canceled.
You cannot select “REP1” during playback of
VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).
You can make a program of up to 25 steps from
all the discs in the order you want to play them.
You can synchro record the programmed tracks
onto a cassette tape (page 22).
1 Press CD (or FUNCTION repeatedly) to
switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop
mode until “PGM” appears.
3 Press DISC SKIP (or DISC 1 – 3 or DISC
SKIP/EX-CHANGE on the unit) to select
a disc.
4 Press . or > repeatedly (or turn
l L on the unit) until the desired
track number appears.
When programming the MP3 audio tracks,
press ALBUM + or – to select album, then
press . or > repeatedly (or turn l
L on the unit) until the desired track
number appears.
5 Press ENTER.
The track is programmed.
The program step number appears,
followed by the total playing time.
Playing repeatedly
Repeat Play
Creating your own
program
—Program Play
Selected track numberDisc tray number
Total playing time (including
selected track)
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6 Program additional tracks.
7 Press N.
Program Play starts.
Other operations
Tips
The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD
(or FUNCTION repeatedly) to switch the function to
CD, then press N. However, the program is cleared
when you open the disc tray.
“– –.– –” appears when the total VIDEO CD/CD
program time exceeds 100 minutes, or when you
select a VIDEO CD/CD track whose number is 21 or
over, or when you select an MP3 audio track.
The TV screen must be ON to use these
functions.
Locating by elapsed time from
the beginning of the disc
Time Search
1 Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode.
2 Press 1 to select “1) TIME SEARCH”.
3 Press the number buttons to enter the
time (in minutes) for the section you
want.
To enter 10 minutes: Press 1 and 10/0.
The selected elapsed time appears on the
TV screen.
To reenter the time: Press CLEAR and then
press the number buttons again.
4 Press N.
Playback starts from the selected time.
Note
Time Search function is only available for MPEG
motion picture data.
To program Repeat steps
Other tracks on the
same disc
4 and 5
Other tracks on
other discs
3 to 5
To Do this
Cancel Program
Play
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
in stop mode until “PGM”
disappears.
Clear a track from
the end
Press CLEAR in stop mode.
Locating a specific part of
a VIDEO CD
Time Search/Disc Digest
VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 – Play
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Locating the desired track
—Disc Digest
You can select the track you want by viewing
the first frame of each track. 9 different tracks
can be displayed on the TV screen at one time.
1 Press SPECIAL MENU in stop mode.
2 Press 2 to select “2) DISC DIGEST”.
The first frame of tracks 1 through 9 on the
current disc are displayed.
3 Press the number buttons (1 – 9) to
select the track you want.
To display the next 9 tracks
Press >. The first frame of tracks 10 through
18 are displayed.
When there are more tracks in the disc,>
appears in the upper right corner of the TV
screen.
To display previous tracks, press ..
Note
If you press SPECIAL MENU to activate Time Search
or Disc Digest in Program or Shuffle Play mode, it
changes to Normal Play mode.
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You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM
stations. You can then tune in any of those
stations simply by selecting the corresponding
preset number.
Automatic tuning preset
You can automatically tune in all of the stations
that can be received in your area and then store
the radio frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” appears in the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit).
The frequency changes as the system scans
for a station. Scanning stops automatically
when a station is tuned in. At that time,
“TUNED” and “STEREO” (for an FM
stereo program) appear.
If “TUNED” does not appear and the
scanning does not stop
Set the frequency of the desired radio
station as described in steps 3 through 8 of
“Manual tuning preset” (page 18).
5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears.
6 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
7 Press ENTER.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other
stations.
Manual tuning preset
You can manually tune in and store the radio
frequency of the desired stations.
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
5 Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears.
6 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset number.
7 Press ENTER.
8 Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other
stations.
Other operations
Tuner
Presetting radio stations
Preset number
To Do this
Tune in a station
with a weak signal
Follow the procedure described
in “Manual tuning preset
(page 18).
Set another station
to the existing
preset number
Start over from step 2. After
step 5, press + or – (or TUNING
+ or – on the unit) repeatedly to
select the preset number you
want to store the other station.
Tuner
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To improve tuner reception
When tuner reception is poor, set CD player
power off by CD power manage function.
Use buttons on the unit for the operation.
1 Press CD.
2 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
3 Press ?/1 while holding x.
“CD POWER OFF” appears.
To set CD power on
Repeat the procedure above and “CD POWER
ON” appears.
Notes
When “CD POWER OFF” is selected, disc access
time is increased.
You cannot change the setting in Power Saving
Mode (page 30).
To change the AM tuning interval
(except for Saudi Arabian model)
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to
9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). To change the
AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding
TUNING MODE on the unit, press ?/1 on the
unit. When you change the interval, all the AM
preset stations are erased. To reset the interval,
repeat the same procedure.
Note
You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power
Saving Mode (page 30).
Tips
The preset stations are retained for about a day even
if you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
You can listen to a radio station either by
selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning
in the station.
Listening to a preset station
— Preset Tuning
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 18).
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“PRESET” appears in the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to select the desired
preset station.
Listening to the radio
FrequencyPreset number
continued
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Listening to non-preset radio
station
— Manual Tuning
1 Press TUNER BAND (or FUNCTION
repeatedly) to switch the function to
tuner.
2 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
3 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until
“AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from
the display.
4 Press + or – (or TUNING + or – on the
unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired
station.
Note
When switching to CD function from tuner, a longer
time may be required to access the disc. In this case, set
“CD POWER ON” by CD power manage function
(page 19).
Tips
To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas, or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears.
There will be no stereo effect, but the reception will
improve.
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”
appears in step 3 above, then press + or – (or
TUNING + or – on the unit). The frequency
indication changes and scanning stops when the
system tunes in a station (Automatic Tuning).
To record the radio programs, use manual recording
(page 23).
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Sony MHC-RV22 Operating instructions

Category
Home audio sets
Type
Operating instructions
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