Sony MHC-M20, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...MHC M20 Home Audio System Operating Instructions Getting Started Disc USB Playback USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information ...

Page 2: ...nect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Indoor use only CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type Do not expose batteries or appliances wi...

Page 3: ... the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for lo...

Page 4: ...cm or more away from person s body For the customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals This device complies with Industry Canada s licence exempt RSSs Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including inte...

Page 5: ...ple product s identified in the badge and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners In this manual and marks are not specified About this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the ...

Page 6: ... the USB device 19 Transferring music 19 Tuner Listening to the radio 22 BLUETOOTH Connection About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology 23 Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device 24 Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device 25 Connecting this system with multiple BLUETOOTH devices Multi device connection 25 Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs 26 Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode 27 Turning on or ...

Page 7: ...systems Wireless Party Chain function 31 Singing along Karaoke 33 Using the Voice Guidance 34 Using the Sleep Timer 35 Using optional equipment 35 Deactivating the buttons on the unit Child Lock 35 Setting the automatic standby function 35 Updating the software 36 Additional Information Troubleshooting 36 Precautions 42 Specifications 44 ...

Page 8: ...a with the extensions above even if it is not in the supported format Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your speaker system 1 MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 is a standard format defined by ISO MPEG for compressed audio data MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format 2 Files with copyright protection Digital Rights Management cannot be played back by the system 3 A logi...

Page 9: ...is multisession discs If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD format only the first session will be played back Notes on playable files Playback may take a longer time to start when a DATA CD USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure the audio files in another folder have just been played back The system can play back a DATA CD or a USB device in the following conditions up to ...

Page 10: ... device make sure that no virus ridden files are on the USB device Websites for compatible devices Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices For customers in the United States https esupport sony com US For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA Compatible iPhone iPod models The compatible iPhone iPod models are as follows Update your iPh...

Page 11: ...rating the system power Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode BLUETOOTH page 25 26 BLUETOOTH indicator page 23 PAIRING Hold down to activate BLUETOOTH pairing during BLUETOOTH function Display Remote control sensor page 15 FIESTA page 29 SOUND FIELD page 29 Disc tray open close Opens or closes the disc tray select folder Selects a folder on a data disc or a USB device go backward go forwa...

Page 12: ...inuously page 30 You cannot use this knob to adjust the volume when DJ Effect is selected FLANGER page 30 ISOLATOR page 30 W PARTY CHAIN Wireless Party Chain page 31 FOOTBALL page 29 VOCAL FADER page 34 VOICE CHANGER page 34 play Starts playback Hold down for more than 2 seconds the built in sound demonstration will be played back To stop the demonstration press stop Stops playback When pressed tw...

Page 13: ...D page 29 fast reverse fast forward page 18 TUNING page 22 play 2 Starts playback go backward go forward page 18 PRESET page 23 pause Pauses playback To resume playback press stop Stops playback When pressed twice resume playback can be canceled Stops transfer during music transfer Stops the built in sound demonstration KEYCONTROL page34 VOL volume 2 Adjusts the volume MIC ECHO page 33 VOCAL FADER...

Page 14: ...he USB cable to avoid picking up noise Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AUDIO IN L R jacks Use an audio cable not supplied to connect to the audio output jacks of a TV or an audio video equipment The sound is output through this system SPEAKERS L R terminals Connect the speaker connector of the speaker to this terminal Note Be sure to use only the supplied speakers When connecting speaker c...

Page 15: ...ly to select the no display mode Power Saving Mode page 17 Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R03 size AAA batteries matching the polarities shown below Note Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion To operate the system...

Page 16: ...also enjoy the sound of external equipment DVD players etc via the system by connecting to the AUDIO IN jacks For details refer to the operating instructions of your equipment If the audio output level from the system is low when connecting the external equipment try adjusting the audio output settings on the connected equipment It may improve the audio output level For details refer to the operat...

Page 17: ...the USB device For compatible USB devices see Websites for compatible devices page 10 You can use your iPhone iPod with this system via BLUETOOTH connection only Basic playback 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select CD or USB 2 Prepare the playback source For CD function Press on the unit to open the disc tray and load a disc with the label facing up When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD sin...

Page 18: ...lay mode Playing in sequential order Normal Play When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly The following indicator lights up on the display None plays the disc or USB device FLDR plays all playable files in the specified folder on the disc or USB device Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD Playing in random order Shuffle Play When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly The following i...

Page 19: ...efore using the USB device For compatible USB devices see Websites for compatible devices page 10 You can use your iPhone iPod with this system via BLUETOOTH connection only Transferring music You can transfer music from a disc AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only to a USB device connected to the USB port The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3 Note Do not remove the USB device during tra...

Page 20: ...UNCTION repeatedly to select CD then load a disc 3 Prepare the sound source Synchronized Transfer If the system starts playback automatically press twice to stop the playback fully When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the play mode you want Note If you start transferring in Shuffle Play or Repeat Play the selected play mode changes to Normal Play automatically REC1 Transfe...

Page 21: ...aximum number of MP3 files that can be generated 298 folders 650 files in a folder 650 files in REC1 CD or REC1 MP3 folder These numbers may vary depending on the file or folder configuration When transferring to a USB device a MUSIC folder is created directly below ROOT Folders and files are generated within this MUSIC folder according to the transfer method and source as follows Synchronized Tra...

Page 22: ...ray is opened Tuner Listening to the radio 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select TUNER FM 2 Tune to a station For automatic scanning Hold down TUNING until the frequency begins to change on the display Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in ST for FM stereo programs only lights up on the display If scanning does not stop press to stop scanning Then perform manual tuning below For ...

Page 23: ...OTH wireless technology BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices Supported BLUETOOTH version profiles and codecs For details see BLUETOOTH section page 45 Compatible BLUETOOTH devices For details see Websites for compatible devices page 10 About the BLUETOOTH indicator The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit lig...

Page 24: ... operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device 5 Select MHC M20 on the display of the BLUETOOTH device Perform this step within 5 minutes otherwise pairing will be canceled In this case repeat from step 3 Note If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH device enter 0000 Passkey may be called Passcode PIN code PIN number or Password 6 Establish connection with the BLUETOOTH device When pairing is co...

Page 25: ...ce Perform the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device if the device is not connected Once the connection is established the BLUETOOTH device name appears on the display 3 Press to start playback Depending on the BLUETOOTH device you may need to press twice you may need to start playing an audio source on the BLUETOOTH device 4 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device fir...

Page 26: ...nection when using the Wireless Party Chain function To disconnect any BLUETOOTH device from the multi device connection Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH device which you want to disconnect To disconnect all BLUETOOTH devices from the multi device connection Press BLUETOOTH on the unit BT AUDIO appears on the display Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs You can enable AAC LDAC o...

Page 27: ...BY then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the setting then press ON The system turns on automatically even when the system is in standby mode OFF Turns off this function To exit the options menu press OPTIONS Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH signal You can connect to the system from a paired BLUETOOTH device in all functions when the system s BLUETOOTH signal is set to on The BLUETOOTH signal is t...

Page 28: ...o that the BLUETOOTH connection functions normally Available operations via Sony Music Center may differ depending on the audio devices For more details on Sony Music Center refer to the following URL http info vssupport sony net help Specifications and display design of Sony Music Center are subject to change without notice Getting frenzied parties with the Fiestable app You can control the party...

Page 29: ...tem and device via BLUETOOTH connection page 24 2 Launch Sony Music Center and touch the Fiestable icon You can check your current ranking bonus features and also find out how to achieve next ranking Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound To Do this Reinforce bass sound and create more powerful sound MEGA BASS Press MEGA BASS repeatedly to select BASS ON To cancel press MEGA BASS repeatedly to selec...

Page 30: ...en press 3 Press repeatedly to adjust the equalizer level or surround setting then press 4 Repeat step 3 to adjust the level of other frequency bands and surround effect To exit the options menu press OPTIONS To select the custom equalizer setting Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select CUSTOM EQ Creating a party atmosphere DJ Effect Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press the...

Page 31: ...t to adjust the volume when the DJ Effect is activated Press VOL on the remote control to adjust the volume Other Operations Enjoying wireless playback using multiple systems Wireless Party Chain function You can connect multiple audio systems in a chain via BLUETOOTH connection if all the systems are equipped with the Wireless Party Chain function This function allows you to create a more excitin...

Page 32: ...onds the system cannot be connected 5 Wait 30 seconds after the last Party Guest is connected P CHAIN will stop flashing on the display of the Party Host and the BLUETOOTH device will reconnect to the Party Host 6 Start playback on the connected BLUETOOTH device 7 Adjust the volume When the volume on the Party Host is adjusted the volume on Party Guests are also adjusted If you want to adjust the ...

Page 33: ... to reduce the microphone volume level 2 Connect an optional microphone with 6 3 mm 1 4 in plug to MIC jack on the unit 3 Start playing the music and adjust the microphone volume Press MIC ECHO repeatedly to adjust the echo effect 4 Start singing along with the music Note We do not recommend using a microphone adaptor when connecting a microphone to MIC jack If howling occurs move the microphone a...

Page 34: ... Changer Press VOICE CHANGER on the unit repeatedly to select OFF Using the Voice Guidance You can hear Voice Guidance when the system enters the BLUETOOTH pairing mode or a BLUETOOTH device is being connected or disconnected from the system 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select VOICE GUIDANCE then press 3 Press repeatedly to select ON then press The Voice Guidance is activated To exit the ...

Page 35: ...ion see Setting the automatic standby function page 35 Deactivating the buttons on the unit Child Lock You can deactivate the buttons except on the unit to prevent misoperation such as child mischief Hold down on the unit for more than 5 seconds CHILD LOCK ON appears on the display You can only operate the system using the buttons on the remote control To turn off the Child Lock function hold down...

Page 36: ...u encounter a problem with your system find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the corrective action If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if the service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained If PROTECTX X is a number and CHECK MANUAL flashes on the display Immediately unplug the AC power cord mains lead and ch...

Page 37: ...This is not a malfunction Move the unit away from the neon signs or fluorescent light The remote control does not function Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the unit Move the remote control closer to the unit Point the remote control at the unit s sensor Replace the batteries R03 size AAA Move the unit away from the fluorescent light There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume M...

Page 38: ... unit When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Playback does not start from the first track Set the play mode to Normal Play page 18 Resume Play has been selected Press twice Then press to start playback The MP3 disc cannot be played back The data is not stored in the supported format The folder name track name file name and ID3 t...

Page 39: ...are using an unsupported USB device Check the information on the website about compatible USB devices page 10 Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Noise may have entered during the transfer process Delete the file and try transfer again The bit rate used in encoding an audio file was low Send an audi...

Page 40: ...ome USB devices may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer Tuner There is severe hum or noise or stations cannot be received Connect the antenna properly Change antenna location and its orientation to obtain good reception Turn off nearby electrical equipment Radio may not be received depending on the radio wave c...

Page 41: ...crowave oven nearby move them away Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device Wireless Party Chain BLUETOOTH device cannot be connected to the system during Wireless Party Chain function After connecting all the systems perform the pairing and connecting operations between the BLUETOOTH device and the Party Host Resetting the system If the system still does not operate properly reset t...

Page 42: ...operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited OVER CURRENT An over current from the USB port was detected PROTECT The USB device is write protected PUSH STOP You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the playback is stopped READING The system is reading information of the disc or USB device Some operations are not available REC ERROR The transfer did not sta...

Page 43: ...ion of the surface may result If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit and cause the system to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates On heat buildup Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and i...

Page 44: ...ontents and other factors so always be careful when performing communication using BLUETOOTH technology Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all BLUETOOTH devices that have the same profile as this system BLUETOOTH devices connected ...

Page 45: ...int 3 devices Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2 A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile SPP Serial Port Profile Supported codecs SBC Subband Codec AAC Advanced Audio Coding LDAC 1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devic...

Page 46: ... kg 11 lb 4 oz General Power requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 70 W Dimensions w h d excl speakers Approx 335 mm 172 mm 310 mm 13 1 4 in x 6 7 8 in x 12 1 4 in Mass excl speakers Approx 2 7 kg 6 lb Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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