Sony MHC-M500AV manual

Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. 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. Compact Hi-Fi Ster eo System 4-227-898- 13 (1) ©2000 Sony Corporation MHC-M500A V/M300A V [...]

2 WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE U.S.A. This symbol is intended to alert the [...]

3 * MHC-M500AV/M300AV only ** MHC-M500AV only T able of Contents DJ Effects Looping part of a CD — Loop ................ 35 Flashing part of a CD — Flash ............... 36 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ................................ 37 Selecting the audio emphasis .................. 38 Selecting the surround effect ...................[...]

4 Getting Started Step 1: Hooking up the system 3 2 1 6 5 4 4 2 2 Front speaker (Left) Rear surround speaker (Right)* FM antenna Center surround speaker* AM loop antenna Rear surround speaker (Left)* Front speaker (Right) Super woofer** * MHC-M500AV/M300AV only ** MHC-M500AV only[...]

5 Getting Started Insert only the stripped portion. Notes • Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to prevent noise. • The type of speakers supplied vary according to the model you purchased (see “Specifications” on page 52). 2 (MHC-M500AV/M300AV only) Connect the rear surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords from the rear surrou[...]

6 Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage. Note on placement Be sure to place this unit on a horizontal place. If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction or damage to the system. 6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. Demonstration appears in the displ[...]

7 Getting Started continued Step 2: Setting up the speakers (MHC-M500A V/M300A V only) Connecting the supplied rear and center surround speakers enables you to fully enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound. Dolby Pro Logic Surround is a decoding system standardized in TV programs and movies. Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using f[...]

8 1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote). “PRO LOGIC ON” appears. Step 2: Setting up the speakers (continued) Adjusting the speaker volume To enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound, turn the Dolby Pro Logic mode on, then adjust the volume of each speaker using the test tone that the system provides. 1 H H H h h 2,4 3 PRO LOGIC ON/O[...]

9 Getting Started Adjusting the super woofer (for MHC-M500AV only) LEVEL MODE MIN MAX MOVIE MUSIC POWER POWER POWER indicator LEVEL MODE 1 Turn on the main unit, and then press POWER on the super woofer. The POWER indicator on the super woofer lights up in green. 2 Set MODE according to the program source as follows: Source Mode MUSIC MOVIE CD, tap[...]

10 3 Press ENTER. The minute indication flashes. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO GROUP FILE PLUS ONE DOLBY NR RELAY NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT DBFB TUNED MANUAL AUTO PRESET SUR 1 kHz MHz 1 2 REC SLEEP VOLUME 2 3 4 5 4 Turn SELECTOR to set the minute. 5 Press ENTER. The clock starts workin[...]

11 Getting Started 2 Press and hold + or – until the frequency indication starts to change, then release it. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO GROUP FILE PLUS ONE DOLBY NR R[...]

12 Saving the power in standby mode You can lower the power consumption to a minimum (Power Saving Mode) and save energy in the standby mode. ?/1 (Power) DISPLA Y , While the power is off, press DISPLAY repeatedly. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: t demonstration t clock Power Saving Mode T The display disappears in t[...]

13 Getting Started Inserting CDs You can insert up to 51 discs into this unit. We recommend you to use the PLUS ONE slot for CDs you will be inserting and removing frequently (see page 26). 1 4 3,7 2 Loading position Playing position Rotary table continued 3 Open the front cover by pushing the right edge of the cover. Front cover 4 Turn SELECTOR un[...]

14 Inserting CDs (continued) 5 Insert a disc with the label side facing right. Notes • Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the disc is not put in straight, it may damage the unit or the disc. • Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete stop before inserting or removing discs. With th[...]

Getting Started/Basic Operations 15 Basic Operations Playing a CD — Normal play You can play up to 51 CDs continuously. 1 3 2 3 CD PLUS ONE VOLUME CONTINUE m/M ./> x 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears. 2 Turn SELECTOR until the desired disc number or Disc Memo (see page 29) appears. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DE[...]

16 Playing a CD (continued) Recording a CD — CD Synchro Recording The CD SYNCHRO button lets you record from a CD to a tape easily. You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. 5 3 4 2 1 x T APE B h 1 Press A and insert a blank tape into deck B. To specify the next CD to play While playing a disc, turn SELECTOR until the desired disc number (or Disc Me[...]

Basic Operations 17 2 Turn SELECTOR until the disc number or Disc Memo (see page 29) appears. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO GROUP FILE PLUS ONE DOLBY NR RELAY NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT DBFB TUNED MANUAL AUTO PRESET SUR 1 kHz MHz 1 2 REC SLEEP VOLUME 2 3 4 5 Disc number or Disc Memo 3 P[...]

18 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display. Every time you press the button, the band changes as follows: FM y AM 2 Turn SELECTOR to tune in the desired preset station. For MHC-M500AV/M300AV You can also use TUNING + or – on the remote to tune in preset stations. For MHC-M100 You can also use . or > on the [...]

Basic Operations 19 Recording from the radio You can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. 4 1 3 6 2 5 +/ – x T APE B h 1 Press TUNER/BAND to select the band you want. 2 Turn SELECTOR to tune in a preset station. 3 Press A and insert a blank tape into deck B. Turn counter- clockw[...]

20 Playing a tape You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape. You can also use the AMS* functions to quickly search for songs you want to hear. For MHC-M500AV/M300AV, press TAPE A h H or TAPE B h H on the remote to select either deck A or B. For MHC-M100, press TAPE A N or TAPE B N on the remote to select either deck A or B. * AMS (Automatic Music Senso[...]

Basic Operations 21 To Do this Stop play Press x . Pause Press X PAUSE ( X on the remote). Press again to resume play. Fast-forward Press M for the front side or m for the reverse side. Rewind Press m for the front side or M for the reverse side. Remove the tape Press A . Adjust the volume Turn VOLUME (or press VOLUME (VOL) +/– on the remote). Ti[...]

22 • In other conditions t Disc number or Disc Memo 1) x Artist name 2) x TOC display 3) x Clock display (for a few seconds) x Effect name or “FLAT” x Name of spectrum analyzer display pattern During playback t Playing time on the current track x Track title 2) x Clock display (for a few seconds) x Effect name or “FLAT” x Name of spectrum[...]

The CD Player 23 Playing the CD tracks repeatedly — Repeat Play This function lets you repeat a single CD or all CDs in Normal play, Shuffle Play and Program Play. CONTINUE For MHC-M500AV/M300AV H REPEAT For MHC-M100 REPEAT , Press REPEAT on the remote during play until “REPEAT” appears in the display. Repeat Play starts. Do the following pro[...]

24 Playing the CD tracks in random order — Shuffle Play You can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order. 4 3 2 1 4 CONTINUE 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display, then place a CD (CDs). 2 Press SHUFFLE repeatedly until “SHUFFLE” appears in the display, then select “1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS.” ?[...]

The CD Player 25 Programming the CD tracks — Program Play You can make a program containing up to 32 “steps,” each “step” may contain either an individual track or an entire disc. The program is stored automatically. 4 3 5 2 1 7 CONTINUE CHECK CLEAR 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD” appears in the display. 2 Press PROGRAM. 3 Turn[...]

26 Programming the CD tracks (continued) To You need to Check the program Press CHECK repeatedly. After the last track, “–END–” appears. Clear a specific Playing your favorite CD independently — Plus One Play When you insert a disc into the PLUS ONE slot, you can play the disc independently from other discs. When using this function, the [...]

The CD Player 27 The PLUS ONE slot comes to the loading position. P L U S O N E 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5 0 49 48 47 46 4 5 44 4 3 4 2 41 PLUS ONE slot 4 Insert a disc into the PLUS ONE slot. 5 Close the front cover. The system starts playing the disc in the PLUS ONE slot. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART M[...]

28 Storing specific tracks — Delete bank You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a Delete Bank, you can play only the remaining tracks. 3 4 1 2 x 1 Press CONTINUE repeatedly to select “1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS” before you start playing. 2 Turn SELECTOR to select the disc. 3 Press[...]

The CD Player 29 3 Press INPUT. 4 Turn SELECTOR until the character you want appears. The cursor disappears and the first space for the disc title flashes. You can input the following characters: • Upper cases (A – Z) • Numbers (0 – 9) • Symbols ( ⁄ + , – < > @ [ ] _ ` ) To select characters on the system Turn SELECTOR to the [...]

30 Labeling a CD (continued) 7 Press ENTER to complete the labelling procedure. The Disc Memo lights up in the display. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO GROUP FILE PLUS ONE DOLBY NR RELAY NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT DBFB TUNED MANUAL AUTO PRESET SUR 1 kHz MHz 1 2 REC SLEEP VOLUME 2 3 4 5 Re[...]

The CD Player 31 3 Press . or > repeatedly to input the first character. 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 PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO GROUP FILE PLUS ONE DOLBY NR RELAY NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIGHT D[...]

32 The Tape Deck Recording on a tape manually You can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or record from the middle of the tape. The recording level is adjusted automatically. 5 2 4 3 1 1 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until the source you want to record (e.g.[...]

The Tape Deck 33 Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit You can record tracks from all the CDs in the order you want. When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 2 9 3 5 4 8 6 1 CHECK CLEAR CONTINUE x 10 1 Insert a blank tape into deck B. 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedl[...]

34 7 Program additional discs or tracks. To program Repeat steps Other discs 4 and 6 Other tracks on the same disc 5 and 6 Other tracks on other discs 4 to 6 8 Press CD SYNCHRO. Deck B stands by for recording and the CD stands by for playback. The TAPE B H indicator (for front side) lights up. 9 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select “ g ” to rec[...]

The Tape Deck/DJ Effects 35 DJ Effects Looping part of a CD — Loop With the Loop function, you can repeat part of a CD during play. This lets you create original recordings. For MHC-M500AV/M300AV LOOP For MHC-M100 LOOP , Press and hold LOOP on the remote during play at the point you want to start the Loop function, and release it to resume Normal[...]

36 Flashing part of a CD — Flash With the Flash function, you can “flash” the CD sound during play. This lets you create original recordings. For MHC-M500AV/M300AV LOOP FLASH For MHC-M100 LOOP FLASH , Press and hold FLASH on the remote during play at the point you want to start the Flash function, and release it to resume Normal Play. To adju[...]

DJ Effects/Sound Adjustment 37 Notes • With some songs, the music will sound distorted when you use the DBFB system with the sound effect if the bass is too strong. Press DBFB repeatedly to select “DBFB NORMAL” or “DBFB OFF”, or cancel the sound effect (see page 38). • Canceling GROOVE sets DBFB to “DBFB ” and flattens the equalizer[...]

38 Selecting the audio emphasis The audio emphasis menu lets you select the sound characteristic according to the sound you are listening to. DISPLA Y FILE SELECT , Press FILE SELECT repeatedly until the effect you want (ROCK, POP, JAZZ or GAME) appears in the display. To cancel the effect Press FILE SELECT repeatedly until “FLAT” appears in th[...]

Sound Adjustment 39 Selecting the surround effect You can enjoy surround effects. For MHC-M500AV/M300AV DSP , Press DSP repeatedly to select the surround effect you want. SURROUND ON: Reproduces stereo sources in surround sound. HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a concert hall.* THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a movie theater.* ENHANCED THEATE[...]

40 Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound (MHC-M500A V/M300A V only) You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound from Dolby Surround-encoded ( ) video tapes. Complete the setup and adjustments first (see page 7). PRO LOGIC , Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON/OFF on the remote) while playing a program source. The PRO LOGIC indicator lights up. To c[...]

Sound Adjustment/Other Features 41 Other Features Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can let the system turn off at the preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be turned off by 10 minutes. For MHC-M500AV/M300AV H SLEEP For MHC-M100 SLEEP , Press SLEEP. Every time you press the button, the minute display (the [...]

42 3 Press CLOCK TIMER SET. “SET (DAILY 1)” appears. 4 Turn SELECTOR to select “DAILY 1” or “DAILY 2”, then press ENTER. “ON” appears and the hour indication flashes in the display. ALL 1 DISC S PROGRAM SHUFFLE REPEAT 1 TEXT DELETE FILE DISC GROUP SYNC TRACK ART MONO STEP STEREO GROUP FILE PLUS ONE DOLBY NR RELAY NEXT CD TEXT HI-LIG[...]

Other Features 43 T imer -recording radio programs To timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see “Step 4: Presetting radio stations” on page 10) and set the clock (see “Step 3: Setting the time” on page 9) beforehand. 2 7 3,4,5 3,4,5 TIMER SELECT 1 Tune in a preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 17). 2 Pre[...]

44 Optional Components Connecting audio components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component. Connecting an MD deck Select one of the following two connections, depending on the equipment to be connected and method of recording. Connecting an MD deck for digital recording You can record[...]

Optional Components 45 Connecting a super woofer speaker (MHC-M300AV only) You can connect an optional super woofer speaker. To super woofer Connecting headphones Connect headphones to the PHONES jack. PHONES jack Connecting a DVD player (MHC-M500A V only) Select one of the following two connections, depending on the output your DVD player has. To [...]

46 DVD 5.1CH FUNCTION When your DVD player has 5.1 channel analog outputs Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH so that its indicator lights up. When you listen to a stereo sound track of the DVD player, press DVD 5.1CH so that its indicator goes off. When y[...]

Optional Components 47 Connecting a VCR Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the connectors. To listen to the sound of the connected VCR, press ? / 1 while holding down FUNCTION when the power is turned off. This switches “MD” to “VIDEO.” Once you enable the “VIDEO” function, just press FUNCTION repeatedly until “VIDEO” app[...]

48 Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of your local power supply. On safety • The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if the unit itself has been [...]

Additional Information 49 Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become damaged. When using a tape longer than 90 minutes The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding etc. frequently. The tape[...]

50 Troubleshooting (continued) There is severe hum or noise. • A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR. The sound from the connected source is distorted. • If “VIDEO” appears in the display when you press FUNCTION, switch the display to “MD” (see “Connecting a VCR” on page 47). “0:00” ([...]

Additional Information 51 Playback does not start from the first track. • The system is in Program or Shuffle Play. Press CONTINUE. “–OVER–” is displayed. • You have reached the end of the CD. Press and hold m to return. Tape Deck The tape does not record. • No tape in the cassette holder. • The tab has been removed from the cassett[...]

52 Specifications Amplifier section U.S.A. models: MHC-M500AV/M300AV/M100 AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. MHC-M500AV [...]

Additional Information 53 Speaker Front Speaker SS-M500AV for MHC-M500AV/M300AV: Speaker system 3-way, bass-reflex type magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type Nominal impedance 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 215 × 373 × 262 mm Mass Approx. 4.1 kg net per speaker[...]

54 General Power requirements 120 V AC, 60 Hz Power consumption U.S.A. models MHC-M500AV: 210 watts MHC-M300AV: 190 watts MHC-M100: 150 watts Canadian model MHC-M300AV: 190 watts Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 280 × 373 × 468 mm Mass MHC-M500AV: Approx. 11.0 kg MHC-M300AV: Approx. 10.9 kg MHC-M100: Approx. 10.5 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenn[...]

Additional Information 55 Index A Adjusting the sound 37 the volume 8, 15, 18, 21 Antennas 5, 47 Automatic Source Selection 16, 18, 21 B Batteries 6 C CD player 15, 22 CD PLUS ONE 26 CD Synchro Recording 16 Check 26 Clear 26 Clock setting 9 Connecting. See Hooking up D, E Daily Timer 41 Delete bank 28 Display 22, 38 Dolby Pro Logic Surround 40 DSP [...]

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