Sony MHC-V21, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...MHC V21 Home Audio System Operating Instructions Getting Started Disc USB Playback USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information ...

Page 2: ...kcase 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 with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire CAUTION The use of optical instruments with thi...

Page 3: ...ing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B di...

Page 4: ... RSS 102 of the IC radio frequency RF Exposure rules This equipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person s body License and Trademark Notice CD logo is trademark WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Windows Media is eit...

Page 5: ...ademarks of their respective owners In this manual and marks are not specified About this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names Icons such as listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the function being explained ...

Page 6: ...using the USB device 20 Transferring music 20 Tuner Listening to the radio 23 BLUETOOTH Connection About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology 24 Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device 25 Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device 26 Connecting this system with multiple BLUETOOTH devices Multi device connection 27 One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection by NFC 27 Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs 28 Settin...

Page 7: ...tiple systems Wireless Party Chain function 37 Listening to music wirelessly with two systems Speaker Add function 39 Singing along Karaoke 41 Enjoying sound from a guitar 42 Enjoying music with the Speaker Light 42 Using the Sleep Timer 43 Using the Voice Guidance 43 Using optional equipment 43 Deactivating the buttons on the unit Child Lock 44 Setting the automatic standby function 44 Updating t...

Page 8: ...fined by ISO International Organization for Standardization Discs files that cannot be played back You cannot play back the following discs Data part of CD Extra or Mixed Mode CDs CD Graphics disc Super Audio CDs DATA CD that is created in Packet Write format DATA CD which has not been correctly finalized A disc that has a non standard shape e g heart square star A disc that has adhesive tape pape...

Page 9: ...ers may vary depending on the file or folder configuration Folders that have no audio files are skipped Files transferred by a device such as a computer may not be played back in the order in which they were transferred The playback order may not be applicable depending on the software used for creating the audio file Compatibility with all encoding writing software of the supported formats record...

Page 10: ...s in Canada http esupport sony com CA Compatible iPhone iPod models The compatible iPhone iPod models are as follows Update your iPhone iPod with the latest software before using with the system Made for iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 7 iPhone 7 Plus iPhone SE iPhone 6s iPhone 6s Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPod touch 6th generation iPod touch 5th gen...

Page 11: ...and controls You can lock the buttons except power on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake page 44 Unit Top Front The button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system ...

Page 12: ...ge 42 VOCAL FADER page 41 W PARTY CHAIN Wireless Party Chain page 38 MEGA BASS page 32 MEGA BASS indicator Lights up when MEGA BASS sound effect is selected PARTY CHAIN page 36 VOLUME DJ CONTROL knob Adjusts the volume Adjusts the FLANGER and ISOLATOR effect or outputs the SAMPLER sound effect continuously page 33 You cannot use this knob to adjust the volume when DJ Effect is selected Display MIC...

Page 13: ... page 23 S3 S4 page 33 Remote control sensor page 16 Disc tray Remote control power Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode PLAY MODE page 19 21 REPEAT FM MODE page 20 23 PARTY LIGHT page 18 42 43 LIGHT MODE page 43 REC TO USB Transfers music to the USB device connected to the USB port TUNER MENU page 24 BACK Returns to the previous display ...

Page 14: ...ard go forward page 19 PRESET page 24 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 KEY CONTROL page 41 VOL volume Adjusts the volume MIC ECHO page 41 VOCAL FADER page 41 SCORE page 42 DISPLAY page 16 18 20 25 Changes the information on the display SLE...

Page 15: ...power cord mains lead and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Audio input and output jacks Use an audio cable not supplied to make either connection as follows AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN L R jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a TV or an audio video equipment The sound is output through this system Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Wired Part...

Page 16: ...nds Deactivating the demonstration To deactivate the demonstration while the system is turned off press DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no display mode Power Saving Mode page 18 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...

Page 17: ...also enjoy the sound of external equipment DVD players etc via the system by connecting to the AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN L R 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 ref...

Page 18: ... conserve power Disc USB Playback Before 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 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 o...

Page 19: ...k Using play 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 fo...

Page 20: ... 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 transfer or erase ...

Page 21: ...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 Transfer Select the track or MP3 file you want to t...

Page 22: ...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 Transfer When transferring all tracks from an AUDIO ...

Page 23: ...ormal Play before erasing Erase operation is prohibited when the disc tray 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 doe...

Page 24: ...t number you want BLUETOOTH Connection About the BLUETOOTH 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 54 Compatible BLUETOOTH devices For details see Websites for compatible devices page 10 About the BLUE...

Page 25: ...more PAIRING flashes on the display 4 Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device and perform the pairing procedure For details refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device 5 Select MHC V21 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 BLUETOO...

Page 26: ...ears on the display 2 Establish connection with the BLUETOOTH device Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device 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 pre...

Page 27: ...try to connect the 4th BLUETOOTH device the oldest playback device will be disconnected Depending on the BLUETOOTH device you may not be able to make three BLUETOOTH connections at the same time You cannot establish the multi device connection when using the Wireless Party Chain function or Speaker Add function To disconnect any BLUETOOTH device from the multi device connection Terminate the BLUET...

Page 28: ...ilable case Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N Mark on the unit again To terminate the BLUETOOTH connection Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N Mark on the unit again Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs You can enable AAC LDAC or SBC codec reception from BLUETOOTH device AAC LDAC can be selected only when the BLUETOOTH device supports AAC LDAC 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select BT CODEC ...

Page 29: ...tically when you establish a BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select BT STBY 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 syst...

Page 30: ...sing the Wireless Party Chain function 1 Search for Sony Music Center or scan the two dimensional code below 2 Download Sony Music Center app on your device 3 Connect the system and device via BLUETOOTH connection page 24 4 Launch Sony Music Center and follow the on screen instructions Note We recommend you to use the latest Sony Music Center version If the Sony Music Center application does not w...

Page 31: ...ore details on Sony Music Center refer to the following URL http info vssupport sony net help Achieving and sharing a Party People ranking and getting bonus features with Party King The system has a unique feature that can automatically record your system usage Based on your usage the system will rank you with different Party People ranking according to predefined criteria The more frequent you us...

Page 32: ...ss SOUND FIELD repeatedly while watching a football match broadcast ON NARRATION You can enjoy an immersive feeling of being in a football stadium through enhanced stadium cheers OFF NARRATION You can enjoy a more immersive feeling of being in a football stadium by minimizing the volume level of narration in addition to the enhancement of cheers To cancel the Virtual Football mode Press SOUND FIEL...

Page 33: ... S2 S3 or S4 to output the sampler sound To output other sampler sound continuously turn the VOLUME DJ CONTROL knob To adjust the level of the sampler sound 1 Press OPTIONS on the remote control 2 Press on the remote control repeatedly to select SAMPLER then press 3 Press on the remote control repeatedly to adjust the sampler sound level then press To exit the options menu press OPTIONS on the rem...

Page 34: ...her systems will become Party Guests and play the same music as that being played by the Party Host Setting up the Wired Party Chain Set up a Wired Party Chain by connecting all the systems using audio cables not supplied Before connecting cables be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead If all the systems are equipped with Wired Party Chain function Example When connecting using this sys...

Page 35: ...ature cannot be used If one of the systems is not equipped with Wired Party Chain function Example When connecting using this system as the first system Second system Last system Continue the connection until the last system First system Connect the system which is not equipped with Wired Party Chain function at the last system otherwise the chain will stop at that system Be sure to select the Aud...

Page 36: ...ntinues playing the music source as Party Host even when you change the function on Party Guest However you can adjust the volume and change the sound effect on Party Guest When you use the microphone or play the guitar on Party Host the sound will not be output from Party Guests When one of the systems in the chain is performing USB transfer wait for the system to complete or stop the transfer be...

Page 37: ...reless 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 exciting party environment and to produce higher sound output without a cable connection Note that you can only play back audio source from a BLUETOOTH device The first system in the c...

Page 38: ...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 volume on a particular Party Guest adjust the volume on that Par...

Page 39: ...Party Guests When the Party Host is turned off the Party Guests are also turned off Listening to music wirelessly with two systems Speaker Add function To use this function two same model systems are required By connecting two systems via BLUETOOTH wireless technology you can enjoy music in a more powerful way You can also select an audio output between double mode in which the two systems play th...

Page 40: ...stem the sound will not be output from system The following operations are not available on system when using Speaker Add Sleep Timer Auto Standby Child Lock Vocal Fader Key Control Scoring Controlling the system using remote control Settings synchronization during Speaker Add When the Speaker Add connection is established the following settings of system will synchronized with system Volume Mega ...

Page 41: ...SB transfer You cannot adjust the microphone volume level using the VOLUME DJ CONTROL knob on the unit or VOL button on the remote control Press MIC GUITAR LEVEL on the unit repeatedly to adjust the microphone volume level When using the Wireless Party Chain or Speaker Add function sound from the microphone is only output from the system to which the microphone is connected If the sound through th...

Page 42: ...onnect a guitar not supplied to MIC2 GUITAR jack on the unit 3 Press GUITAR on the unit repeatedly to select the guitar effect CLEAN original guitar sound Recommended for electric guitar or electro acoustic guitar O DRIVE distorted sound similar to an overdriven guitar amplifier Recommended for electric guitar BASS original guitar sound Recommended for bass guitar 4 Start playing the guitar and ad...

Page 43: ... the system turns off press SLEEP 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 to select ON then press The Voice Guidance is activated To exit the options menu press OPTIONS To deactivate th...

Page 44: ...unit for more than 5 seconds until CHILD LOCK OFF appears on the display Note Child Lock function will be turned off automatically when you disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Child Lock function cannot be activated when you open the disc tray Setting the automatic standby function The system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal outpu...

Page 45: ...ony 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 check if anything is blocking the ventilation openings of the unit After you have checked and found no problems reconnect the AC power cord mains lead and turn on the system I...

Page 46: ...ote 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 Move the microphone and guitar away from the system or change the direction of the microphone CHILD LOCK appears when you press any button on the unit Set the Child Lock function to off page 44 A clicking sound is heard when the system is tu...

Page 47: ...evice is not formatted correctly Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to format Turn off the system and remove the USB device If the USB device has a power switch turn the USB device off and on again after removing it from the system Then perform the transfer again If the transfer and erase operations are repeated multiple times the file structure within the USB device beco...

Page 48: ...m has entered the software update mode and all buttons except are deactivated Press on the unit to cancel the software update OVER CURRENT appears on the display A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the USB port Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the port Make sure there is no problem with the USB device If this display pattern persists contact your...

Page 49: ...ey when selecting the system s name this system on the BLUETOOTH device The BLUETOOTH device cannot detect the system or BT OFF appears on the display Set the BLUETOOTH signal to BT ON page 29 Connection is not possible The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile and cannot be connected with the system Enable the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH device Establ...

Page 50: ...orm the pairing and connecting operations between the BLUETOOTH device and the Party Host BLUETOOTH device cannot be connected to the system during Speaker Add function After connecting two same model systems perform the pairing and connecting operations between the BLUETOOTH device and the Host system Resetting the system If the system still does not operate properly reset the system to factory d...

Page 51: ...r 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 start stopped par...

Page 52: ...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 is not a cause for a...

Page 53: ...ts 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 with ...

Page 54: ...ng range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Standard version 4 2 Output BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2 Maximum number of devices to be registered 8 devices Maximum number of simultaneous connection Multipoint 3 devices Maximum communication range Line of sight approx 10 m 33 ft 1 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHS...

Page 55: ...ps 320 kbps CBR VBR WMA 44 1 kHz 48 kbps 192 kbps CBR VBR WAV 44 1 48 kHz 16 bit General Power requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 70 W Dimensions W H D Approx 324 mm 600 mm 286 mm 12 7 8 in 23 3 4 in 11 3 8 in Mass Approx 8 4 kg 18 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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