Sony MHC-S90D User Manual

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBMini Hi-FiComponentSystemOperating Instructions4-235-983-13(2)MHC-S90DMHC-S9DOwner’s RecordThe model and serial numbers

10MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB4 52A2B2E2C2D16097384 5 43 3AM loop antennaFront speaker(Left)Front speaker(Right)FM antennaRear speaker(Right)Rear sp

11MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBGetting Started3 Connect the front speakers.Connect the speaker cords to the FRONTSPEAKER jacks.4 Connect the rear spe

12MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBVIDEO OUT6 Connect the FM/AM antennas.Set up the AM loop antenna, then connectit.7 Connect the video input jack of you

13MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBGetting StartedA/V AmplifierTunerDVD/VIDEO CD/CDplayerCassette deckTipYou can place the components as described below.

14MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSpecifying the speakerparameters1 Press SET UP.2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “SP.SET UP”.3 Press ENTER (A/V ampl

15MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBGetting Startedx Rear speaker position (R.PL.)*This parameter lets you specify the location ofyour rear speakers for p

16MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBMulti channel surround setup(continued)x Front speaker distance (F.DIST.)Set the distance from your listening position

17MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBGetting StartedSetting the time1 Turn on the system.2 Press CLOCK/TIMER (or CLOCK/TIMERSET on the remote).When you set

18MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB5 Press o or O repeatedly to select thesetup item from the displayed list, thenpress ENTER.The selected setup item app

19MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSetting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CDTo turn off the Setup DisplayPress DVD SET UP or DVD DISPLAYrepeatedly until the Setup D

2MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not o

20MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSettings for the display— SCREEN SETUPSelect settings according to the connected TV.x TV TYPE (DVD only)Select the asp

21MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSetting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CDCustom settings— CUSTOM SETUPx COLOR SYSTEM (Except for PanAmerican and European models)

22MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBNotes• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for amoment.• Depending on the settings of other speakers, thesubwo

23MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSetting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CDx BALANCEYou can vary the balance of the left and rightspeakers as follows. Be sure to s

24MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdjusting the speaker volumeand level1 When the playback is stopped, pressDVD SET UP, then select “SPEAKERSETUP”.2 Sel

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD25Playing discsLoading a disc1 Press one of the DISC 1–3 Z buttons.The disc tray slides out.2 Place a DVD

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB26Other operationsToStop playbackPause playbackSelect a track orchapterFind a point ina track title orchapter(LockSearch

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD27Playing DVDs using themenuSome discs have a “title menu” or a “DVDmenu”. On some DVDs, this may simply

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB28Creating your own program— Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 25 steps fromall the discs in the order you wan

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD295 Select the title, chapter, or track youwant to program.x When programming a DVDFor example, select ch

3MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBNOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS INCANADACAUTION:TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USETHIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION C

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB30Resuming playback fromthe point you stopped thedisc— Resume PlayThis system memorizes the point where youstopped the d

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD31TipYou can quickly change the “REPEAT” setting bypressing REPEAT.Notes• You cannot perform Repeat Play

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB32When the playback is stoppedDVDs:Total number of titles*3 t Title name of thedisc*1 t Clock display (for 8 seconds) tE

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD33Checking the playbackinformation— ADVANCED(DVD only)You can check information such as the bit rateor th

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB34Changing the soundIf a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks,you can select the language you want whileplaying the

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD35** The letters in the program format display mean thefollowing sound component:L: Front (left)R: Front

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB36Searching for a title/chapter/track/index/sceneYou can search a DVD disc by title or chapter,and you can search a VIDE

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD37Changing the angles(DVD only)When playing a DVD on which various angles(multi-angles) for a scene are r

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB38Locking discs— CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/PARENTAL CONTROLYou can set two kinds of playback restrictionsfor the disc.• Cu

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD39If you make a mistakePress RETURN O, then start from step 3again.To turn off the Control MenuPress RETU

4MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTable of ContentsThis system can play the following discs ..6Parts IdentificationMain unit ...

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB404 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit passwordusing the numeric buttons, then pressENTER.The display for setting the playba

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD41Standard CodenumberArgentina 2044Australia 2047Austria 2046Belgium 2057Brazil 2070Canada 2079Chile 2090

42MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBPresetting radio stationsYou can preset 20 stations for FM and10 stations for AM.1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly toselec

43MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTunerTips• When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display.There will be no stere

44MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTipWhen you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-levelhigh-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that“DOLBY NR” appears

45MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTapeTurn FUNCTION toselect the recordingsource.Recording from a tape(High-Speed Dubbing)Recording from a VIDEO CD/CD(C

46MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBRecording a VIDEO CD/CD byspecifying the track order— Program EditWhen programming, make sure the playingtimes for eac

47MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTapeDo thisPress TIMER SELECT (orCLOCK/TIMER SELECT onthe remote) and press O or orepeatedly to select “RECSELECT”, th

48MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdjusting the soundTo reinforce bass (DBFB*)Press DBFB on the remote.Each time you press the button, the displaychange

49MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSound Adjustmentx Virtual Multi Dimension (V.M.DIMENS.)2)Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array ofvirtual rear speak

5MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB* European model only.** Except for North American and European models.TunerPresetting radio stations ...

50MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBUnderstanding the multichannel surround displays1 VIRTUAL: Lights up when the sound fieldwith virtual speakers is sele

51MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSound Adjustment2 When the SUR button lights up, pressSUR.The button starts blinking and the firstparameter is display

52MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBCustomizing sound fields (continued)Level (dB)Frequency (Hz)x LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level(LFE)Lets you attenu

53MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSound AdjustmentTo turn on/off the equalizerPress EQ ON/OFF. The EQ indicator in thedisplay lights up when the equaliz

54MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBOther FeaturesChanging the spectrumanalyzer displayPress SPECTRUM ANALYZER on theremote (or press and hold DISPLAY on

55Other FeaturesMHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move themicrophone away from the speakers or change thedire

56MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBWaking up to music— Daily TimerYou can wake up to music at a preset timeevery day. Make sure you have set the clock(se

57Hooking Up the Optional ComponentsMHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBConnecting audiocomponentsTo connect audio components, connect to thejacks on the re

58MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltageBefore operating the unit, check that the operatingvoltage of you

59MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationTo save a tape permanentlyTo prevent a tape from being accidentally recordedover, break off the

6MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBThis system can play thefollowing discsDVD VIDEOs Audio CDs VIDEO CDsDisclogoContents Audio + Audio Audio +Video VideoT

60MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTroubleshooting (continued)The radio presetting is canceled.• The power cord is disconnected or a powerfailure occurs

61MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationSpeakersSound comes from only one channel orunbalanced left and right volume.• Check the speaker

62MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBTroubleshooting (continued)PictureThere is no picture.• Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”.• Check that the system is conne

63MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationCassette DeckThe tape does not record.• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see“To save

64MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:(USA model only)POWER OUTPUT AND TOTALHARMONIC DISTORTIONwith 6 ohm loads bot

65MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationInputsVIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 250 mV,(phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohmsMD IN: voltage 450 mV,(

66MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSpeakerFront speaker SS-S90D for MHC-S90DFront speaker SS-S9 for MHC-S9DSpeaker system 3-way, 3-unit,bass-reflex type,

67MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationDolby Pro Logic SurroundAs one method of decoding Dolby Surround,Dolby Pro Logic Surround produc

68MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBIndex (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD)A number that divides a track into sections toeasily locate the point you want on a

69MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationLanguage code listFor details, see pages 19, 34 and 37.The language spellings conform to the ISO

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBParts Identification7Parts IdentificationMain unitThe items are arranged in alphabetical order.Refer to the pages indica

70MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBControl Menu Item ListControl Menu ItemsTITLE (DVD only)SCENE (VIDEO CDin PBC Playback only)TRACK (VIDEO CD only)CHAPT

71MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationSetup Display Item ListYou can set the following items in the Setup Display.The order of the dis

72MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSetup Display Item List (continued)SPEAKER– SIZE CENTER YES– NONE– REAR BEHIND (LOW)– BEHIND (HIGH)– MIDDLE (LOW)– MID

73MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional InformationTable for the settings using SUR, EQ, and SET UP buttonsSUR parameters (Press SUR)Press P or p P

74MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GB< SUR >EFFECT WALL REVERBLEVEL TYPE2CH STEREOA.F.D.NORMAL SURR.C.STUDIO A zC.STUDIO B zC.STUDIO C zV.M.DIMENS.V.

75MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBAdditional Information< SP. LEVEL >FRONT REAR REAR CENTER SUB LFE* D.COMP.*BALANCE BALANCE LEVEL LEVEL WOOFERLEV

76MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBSony Corporation Printed in Malaysia<EQ>FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONT FRONTBASS (dB) BASS (Hz) MID (dB) MID

8MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBDISC 1–3 rd (25, 26)DISC 1–3 indicators rsDISC 1–3 Z (eject) ea (25, 26)NEXT el (26, 27)PLAY MODE wl (25, 28, 29, 46)PR

MHC-S90D 4-235-983-13(2) GBParts Identification9Remote controlANGLE es (37)AUDIO ws (34)CLEAR qs (22, 29, 30, 36)CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 3(47, 56)CLOCK/