Sony MHC-V808 User manual
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
3-861-222-11(1)
MHC-V808
©1998 by Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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.
Laser component in this product is capable of
emitting radiation exceeding the limit for Class 1.
This caution label is located inside the unit.
This appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. The CLASS 1
LASER PRODUCT
MARKING is located on
the rear exterior.
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby* B-
type noise reduction system.
* Dolby noise reduction manufactured under licence
from Dolby Laboratories Licencing Corporation.
“DOLBY” and the double-D symbol aare
trademarks of the Dolby Laboratories Licencing
Corporation.
This system can play
the following discs
VIDEO CDs Audio CDs
Disc logo
Contents Audio + Video Audio
(moving pictures)
Disc size 12 cm/8 cm 12 cm/8 cm
Play time 74 min./20 min. 74 min./20 min.
Note on VIDEO CDs
This system conforms to VIDEO CDs without PBC
functions (Ver. 1.1) and VIDEO CDs with PBC
functions (Ver. 2.0) of VIDEO CD standards. You
can enjoy two kinds of playback according to the
disc type.
Disc type You can
VIDEO CDs without Enjoy video playback
PBC functions (moving pictures) as
(Ver. 1.1 discs) well as audio CDs.
VIDEO CDs with Play interactive
PBC functions software using menu
(Ver. 2.0 discs) screens displayed on
the TV screen (menu
playback), in addition
to the video playback
function of VIDEO
CDs without PBC
functions.
Moreover, you can
play high or standard
quality still picture.
* PBC = Play Back Control
3
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system............. 4
Step 2: Setting the time .......................... 7
Step 3: Presetting radio stations ........... 8
Connecting optional AV components . 9
Basic Operations
Playing a VIDEO CD ........................... 12
Playing a CD ......................................... 14
Recording a CD/VIDEO CD .............. 16
Listening to the radio........................... 18
Recording from the radio .................... 20
Playing a tape........................................ 22
Recording from a tape ......................... 23
Singing along: Karaoke ....................... 24
The VIDEO CD/CD Player
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions (Ver 2.0) ......................... 26
Checking the remaining time ............. 27
Using the on-screen display ............... 28
Locating a specific part of a disc ........ 30
Playing a VIDEO CD from where it was
last stopped..................................... 35
Reducing distortion of the picture with
advanced DNR ............................... 36
Setting the sharpness ........................... 37
Adding trails to moving pictures....... 37
Playing CD tracks repeatedly ............. 38
Playing CD tracks in random order ......
.......................................................... 39
Programming CD tracks ..................... 40
Playing CDs without interruption ..... 41
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ........... 42
Recording a CD by specifying track
order ................................................ 43
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD ........................... 45
Flashing part of a CD........................... 45
Waving the equalizer........................... 46
Using the drum pads ........................... 47
Using the beat function ....................... 48
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ............................ 49
Selecting the audio emphasis ............. 50
Adjusting the audio emphasis............ 51
Making a personal audio emphasis
file .................................................... 53
Switching the speaker formation ....... 54
Other Features
Mixing and recording sounds ............ 56
Falling asleep to music ........................ 57
Waking up to music ............................. 57
Timer-recording radio programs ....... 59
Additional Information
Precautions ............................................ 60
Troubleshooting ................................... 61
Specifications ........................................ 64
Glossary ................................................. 66
Index....................................................... 67
4
Step 1: Hooking up the system
Getting Started
Front speaker (Left)
Do the following procedure 1to 7to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
R
+
L
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion.
Black (’)Red (‘)
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Front speaker (Right)
To the video input
Surround speaker (Left)Surround speaker (Right)
1Connect the speakers.
1 Connect the speaker cords of front
speakers to the SPEAKER jacks of the
same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
2Connect the speaker cords of the
surround speakers to SURROUND
SPEAKER jacks of the same color.
Keep the speaker cords away from the
antennas to prevent noise.
5
VIDEO OUT
S VIDEO OUT
continued
2Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
3Connect the video input jack of your
TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the
supplied video connecting cable.
When using a TV
Turn on the TV and select the video input so you
can view the pictures from this system.
Tip
For even higher quality video images, you can use
an optional S VIDEO cord to connect the S VIDEO
input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack.
AM loop antenna
FM75
AM
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally.
Gray (‘) Black (’)
R
+
L
+
–
Insert only the stripped portion.
Note
Do not place the surround speakers on top of
a TV. This may cause distortion of the colors
on the TV screen.
4Set SYSTEM SELECT (color system)
to the appropriate position (PAL or
NTSC), according to your TV.
If your TV automatically changes the color
system according to the input signal:
The factory setting (AUTO) automatically
changes the color system of the video output
according to the color system of the current
VIDEO CD. If you turn off the system, the
color system will be set to NTSC
automatically when you turn on the system
again.
If the color system of your TV is NTSC:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to NTSC.
Pictures recorded in the PAL color system will be
stretched vertically and will be displayed with the
upper and lower parts of the picture cut off.
If the color system of your TV is PAL:
Set SYSTEM SELECT to PAL.
Pictures recorded in the NTSC color system will be
stretched horizontally and will be displayed with
the upper and lower parts of the screen masked in
black.
Note
Be sure to turn off the system before changing the
SYSTEM SELECT setting.
5Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the
position of your local power line
voltage.
SYSTEM SELECT
NTSC
PAL
AUTO
VOLTAGE SELECTOR
110-120V 220-240V
6
Step 1: Hooking up the system
(continued) 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.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of
time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage
from battery leakage.
To attach the front speaker pads
Attach the supplied front speaker pads to the
bottom of the front speakers to stabilize the
speakers and prevent them from slipping.
When carrying this system
Do the following to protect the CD
mechanism.
1Press FUNCTION repeatedly until “CD”
appears in the display.
2Hold down PLAY MODE and press
POWER so “LOCK” appears in the display.
6Connect the power cord to a wall
outlet.
Demo mode appears in the display.
If the plug on this unit does not fit
your wall outlet, detach the supplied
adapter from the plug (except for
Malaysia and China).
7Deactivate the demo mode by
pressing DISPLAY/DEMO when
the system power is turned off.
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Using the remote
You can use the shaded buttons shown below
to operate Sony TV.
To Press on the remote
Turn the TV on or TV POWER.
off
Switch the TV’s TV/VIDEO.
video input
Change the TV TV CH +/–.
channels
Adjusts the volume TV VOL +/–.
of the TV speaker(s)
TV/VIDEO TV POWER
TV VOL +/–
TV CH +/–
7
1Press CLOCK/TIMER SET.
The hour indication flashes.
2Turn the jog dial to set the hour.
The clock is on a 12-hour system.
3Press ENTER/NEXT.
The minute indication flashes.
4Turn the jog dial to set the minute.
5Press ENTER/NEXT.
The clock starts working.
Step 2: Setting the
time
You must set the time before using the timer
functions.
Tips
•If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.
•Setting the time deactivates the demo mode.
If you want to display the demo mode, press
DISPLAY/DEMO when the power is off.
Note
When setting the time, set the equalizer display to
anything other than Spectrum analyzer pattern 3.
(See “To change the equalizer display” on page 51.)
3,5
2,4
1
8
TUNED
STEREO
MHz
VOLUME
AUTO
TUNED
STEREO
VOLUME
AUTO
Preset number
3Turn the jog dial.
The frequency indication changes and
scanning stops when the system tunes in
a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for
stereo programs) appear.
4Press TUNER MEMORY.
A preset number appears in the display.
5Turn the jog dial to select the preset
number you want.
6Press ENTER/NEXT.
The station is stored.
7Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to select
“MANUAL” in step 2, then turn the jog dial
to tune in the station.
To change the preset number
Start over from step 1.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz.
To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM
station first, then turn off the power. While holding
down the ENTER/NEXT button, turn the power
back on. When you change the interval, AM preset
stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat
the same procedure.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or a power failure
occurs.
3,5 6 1 4 2
POWER
n
Step 3: Presetting
radio stations
You can preset up to 40 stations, 20 for FM, 10
for MW and 10 for SW.
1Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly
until the band you want appears in
the display.
Each time you press this button, the
band changes as follows:
FM nMW nSW
2Press TUNING MODE repeatedly to
select “AUTO.”
9
continued
To the audio outputs
of the MD deck To the audio inputs
of the MD deck
Connecting optional
AV components
To enhance your system, you can connect
optional components. Refer to the
instructions of each component.
Connecting audio
components
Select one of the following two connections,
depending on the equipment to be connected
and method of connecting.
Connecting an MD deck for digital
recording
You can record from a CD to an MD deck
digitally by connecting an optical cable.
To the DIGITAL IN jack of the MD deck
Connecting an MD deck for analog
recording
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected MD deck, press FUNCTION
repeatedly until “MD” appears.
Note
If you cannot select “MD” by pressing FUNCTION,
press POWER while pressing FUNCTION when the
power is turned off. “VIDEO” will be switched to
“MD.” To return to “VIDEO,” do the same
procedure.
Tip
If you connect a turntable with an MM cartridge,
connect it to VIDEO/MD IN using the optional MM
cartridge equalizer and an audio connecting cord.
To listen to the sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “VIDEO” or “MD” appears.
Note
You cannot record from a VIDEO CD to an MD
deck digitally. When you record from a VIDEO CD
to an MD deck, connect an optional audio cable to
the audio output. (See “Connecting an MD deck for
analog recording.”)
10
Connecting optional AV
components (continued)
To super woofer
Connecting a VCR
Be sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected VCR, press FUNCTION repeatedly
until “VIDEO” appears.
By connecting the audio output jacks of your
VCR to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) IN jacks
using an optional audio cable, you can enjoy
video playback in powerful stereo sound.
Moreover, if you connect the video input on
the VCR to the VIDEO/MD (AUDIO) OUT
jacks and VIDEO OUT (or S VIDEO OUT)
jack using the supplied video connecting
cable (or an optional S VIDEO connecting
cable), you can record the audio and video
signals from a VIDEO CD onto video tape.
Note
If the sound is distorted when selecting “VIDEO,”
switch to “MD” (see “Note” on page 9).
Connecting a super woofer
speaker
You can connect an optional super woofer
speaker.
To the audio outputs
of the VCR using an
optional audio cable
To the video input
of the VCR using
the video cable
To the S VIDEO input of
the VCR using an
optional S VIDEO cable
To the audio inputs of
the VCR using an
optional audio cable
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