Mini HI-FI

Component

System

Operating Instructions

3-294-663-11(2)

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

Music discs encoded with copyright

Basic Operations

*

Adjusting the sound
To adjust the volumePress VOLUME +/(or turn the VOLUME control on the unit) .To add a sound effect

To

Press

 

 

Generate a more dynamicDSGX on the unit.
sound (Dynamic Sound

 

Generator X-tra)

 

Set the sound effectEQ .
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-EC98P only)

Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF on the unit until “SUBWOOFER” appears. The volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers.

Listening to the radio
1Select “TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM.”Press FUNCTION +/(or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly.2Select the tuning mode.Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” appears.3Tune in the desired station.Press +/(or TUNING +/on the unit) .

Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo programs) appear.

Using optional audio components
To connect an optional headphonesConnect headphones to the PHONES jack on the unit.To connect an optional component

Connect additional audio source components to the AUDIO IN jack on the unit using an analog audio cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.

To connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor

Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the DMPORT on the unit. You need to connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to an optional audio device (portable audio player, etc.).

Notes on DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
MHC-EC98P/EC78Pi
© 2008 Sony Corporation

Printed in China

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus 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.

Install this system so that the power cord can be unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event of trouble.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. This markingis located on the rear exterior.

Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources.

In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

* MHC-EC98P only

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.

Before using the system
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
1Select the CD function.

Press FUNCTION +/(or FUNCTION on the unit) repeatedly.

2Place a disc.

Press (open/close) on the unit, and place a disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To place additional discs, slide the disc tray with your finger as shown below.

To close the disc tray, press (open/close) on the unit.

Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as this may damage the unit.

3Select a disc.If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP .To change discs while in other functions, press DISC 1 3 on the unit.4Start playback.Press (play) .To exchange other discs during playback, press EXCHANGE on the unit.

To

Press

 

 

Pause playback(pause) . To resume play,

 

press the button again.
To stop automatic scanningPress (stop) .To tune in a station with a weak signal

If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does not stop, press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “MANUAL” appears, and then press +/(or TUNING +/on the unit) repeatedly to tune in the desired station.

To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo stationPress FM MODE repeatedly until “MONO” appears to turn off stereo reception.
Changing the display

To

Press

ChangeDISPLAY repeatedly when the
information onsystem is turned on.
the display*

 

Change Display

DISPLAY repeatedly when the

mode (See below.)system is turned off.

*For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as; track or file number during normal play.

track or file name (“”) during normal play. artist name (“”) during normal play.

album or folder name (“”) during normal play. total playing time while the player is stopped.

The system offers the following display modes.
Display modeWhen the system is off,
Power SavingThe display is turned off to conserve
Mode1)power. The timer and clock continue

 

to operate.
Clock2)The clock is displayed.

1)

You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.

2)

The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after

Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptors vary in each area.

Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adaptor.

Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor

to/from the DMPORT while the system is on.
When using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor that has video
output function, connect the adaptor directly to the TV.

For details about the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor, refer to the

operating instructions supplied with your DIGITAL MEDIA PORT

adaptor.

Hooking up the system securely

When carrying this system1Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.

2Press FUNCTION +/(or FUNCTION on the unit)  repeatedly to select the CD function.

3Hold down and on the unit until “STANDBY” appears.4After “LOCK” appears, unplug the power cord.FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)AM loop antenna

 

Right speaker

 

(High freq.)

Power

 

Connect the power cord to a wall socket.

Right speaker

If the plug does not fit the wall socket,(Low freq.)
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only

 

Antennas

Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antenna.

Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the power cord to avoid picking up noise.

 

Speakers

 

Insert only the
Subwooferstripped portion
of the cord.
(MHC-EC98P only)

 

Connect the subwoofer to the SUBWOOFER jack with the subwoofer cable.
Subwoofer (MHC-EC98P only)

Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction. Also, position the subwoofer:

on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur. at least a few centimeters away from the wall.

away from the center of the room or place a bookshelf against a wall, to avoid generating a standing wave.

Speaker pads

Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers and subwoofer to prevent slipping.

Front speakers:Subwoofer:
4 pads for each speaker4 pads (MHC-EC98P only)
Solid (Blue/)
To use the remote

Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), side first, matching the polarities shown below.

Notes on using the remote

With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months. Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of

batteries.

If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

To set the clock1Turn on the system.Press (on/standby) to turn on the system.2Select the clock set mode.

Press TIMER MENU . The hour indication flashes. If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /repeatedly to select “CLOCK,” and then press (enter) .

3Set the time.Press /repeatedly to set the hour, then press

(enter) . The minute indication flashes. Use the same procedure to set the minutes.

Note

The clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs.

Stop playback(stop) .
Select a folder on an+/(select folder) .
MP3 disc

 

Select a track or file/(go back/go forward)

 

 

(or /on the unit) .

 

Find a point in aHold down /(rewind/fast
track or fileforward) during playback, and

 

 

release the button at the desired

 

 

point.

 

Select Repeat PlayREPEAT repeatedly until

 

 

“REP” or “REP1” appears.
To change the play mode

Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the player is stopped. You can select normal play (no display for all discs or “1 DISC” for a disc or “” for all MP3 files in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“SHUF” for all discs shuffle, “1 DISC SHUF” for one disc shuffle or “ SHUF*” for folder shuffle), or program play (“PGM”).

*When playing a CD-DA disc, (SHUF) Play performs the same operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.

Notes on Repeat Play

All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times. You cannot select “REP” and “SHUF” (all discs shuffle) at the same

time.“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop it.Notes on playing MP3 discs

Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files.

Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc.The system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of “.MP3”.

If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file extension, but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may malfunction.

The maximum number of:folders is 150 (including the root folder). MP3 files is 255.

MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300. folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.

Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play at all.

Notes on playing multisession discs

If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized

eight seconds.

Notes on the display information

Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”. The following are not displayed;

total playing time for an MP3 disc. remaining playing time for an MP3 file.

The following are not displayed correctly;elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable bit rate).

folder and file names that do not follow either ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.

The following are displayed;total playing time for a CD-DA disc when the play mode is “1 DISC”.remaining playing time for a track.

ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a single MP3 file).

up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters (A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (‘< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _).

for models equipped with an adaptor).
Wall socket
Left speaker (High freq.) Solid (Gray/)Solid (Red/)
Solid (Black/)

Left speaker (Low freq.)

 

as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another

session is encountered.
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio) disc.