Sony MHC-V818 User Manual Page 1

1Mini Hi-FiComponentSystem©1998 by Sony CorporationOperating Instructions3-862-902-12(1)MHC-V818

10Connecting optionalAV componentsTo enhance your system, you can connectoptional components. Refer to theinstructions of each component.Connecting a

11Connecting an MD deck for analogrecordingMake sure to match the color of the plugs andthe connectors. To listen to the sound of theconnected MD deck

12Connecting outdoorantennasConnect the outdoor antenna to improve thereception.FM antennaConnect the optional FM outdoor antenna.You can also use the

13AM antennaConnect a 6- to 15- meter (20- to 50- feet)insulated wire to the AM antenna terminal.Leave the supplied AM loop antennaconnected.Jack type

14TVPD.SKIPCD (0/)=/+(PREV/NEXT)pBasic Operations1 Turn on your TV and select thevideo input.Refer to the operating instructionssupplied with your T

Basic Operations15To Do thisStop play Press p.Pause Press CD (P (or P on theremote)*1. Press again toresume play.Select a track or Press NEXT to go fo

16PD.SKIPCD (0/)=/+VOL +/—pPlaying a CD— Normal play1 Press § and place up to two CDs onthe disc tray.If a disc is not placed properly it will notbe r

Basic Operations17Tips•Pressing CD (P when the power is offautomatically turns the power on and starts CDplayback if there is a CD in the tray (One To

18Recording a CD/VIDEOCD— CD Synchro RecordingThe CD SYNC button lets you record from aCD to a tape easily. You can use TYPE I(normal) or TYPE II (Cr

Basic Operations19Listening to the radio–– Preset TuningPreset radio stations in the tuner's memoryfirst (see “Step 3: Presetting radio stations”

2 WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do notexpose the unit to rain or moisture.To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.Refer servicin

20Listening to the radio (continued)Recording from theradioYou can record the radio program on a tapeby calling up a preset station. You can useTYPE

Basic Operations21=/+0/)PDECK A 9(DECK B 9(pPlaying a tapeYou can use any type of tape, TYPE I(normal), TYPE II (CrO2) or TYPE IV (metal) ,since the d

221 Press § and insert a recorded tapein deck A or B.2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to play one side. Selectß* to play both sides.To play bo

Basic Operations23Recording from atape— High-speed Dubbing3 Press DIRECTION repeatedly toselect A to record on one side.Select ß (or RELAY) to record

24VOLUMEnSinging along:Karaoke3 Press KARAOKE PON/MPXrepeatedly to obtain the karaokeeffect you desire.Every time you press the button, thedisplay cha

Basic Operations25Adjusting themicrophone echo/ Turn ECHO LEVEL to adjust theecho effect.To cancel the echoingTurn ECHO LEVEL to MIN.(Power)ECHO LEVEL

26D.SKIPRETURNSELECT, CD (>10PREV/NEXTpSELECTpDISC SKIPEX-CHANGENEXTPREVRETURNThe VIDEO CD/CD Player(Power)1 Start playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunct

27To cancel PBC Playback of VIDEOCDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0)There are two ways to cancel the PBCfunctions.• Before you start playing, select the

28ONSCREENnPlaying time on the current track*µClock display (for eight seconds)µEffect (P FILE) name or “EFFECT ON(OFF)”µName of spectrum analyzer dis

29RESUMEDISC 1DISC 2DISC 31-101-99TRTRVCD CD...1640 : 00DISC. 2VCD STOPACTIVECONTINUEREPEAT 145231 “ACTIVE”* or no display2 “PROGRAM”3 Programed

3Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the system... 4Step 2: Setting the time ... 8Step 3: Presetting

30DISC 1DISC 2DISC 31-101-99TRTRVCD CD...140 : 00CD STOPSHUFFLE DISC 1REPEAT 14523• During stop mode of an audio CD(except Program Play mode)1 C

31Total number of scenesSelected scene numberLocating by SceneNumber–– Scene SearchOn VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0),the menu screens, moving

32D 1 DIGEST159263748Locating the track youwant–– Disc DigestYou can select the track you want by viewingthe first frame of each track. Either 9 or

33TRACK 1 DIGEST159263748Locating a section withina track–– Track DigestYou can have the CD player divide a VIDEOCD track into either 9 or 12 differ

34CD (pResuming playbackfrom the point youstopped a VIDEO CD–– Resume PlayThe unit memorizes the point where youstopped the VIDEO CD so you can resume

35Setting the sharpness–– Active PictureThis function emphasizes the outline of thepicture to create a sharper image./ Press ACTIVE so that “ACTIVEPIC

36PLAY MODE REPEATPlaying the CD tracksrepeatedly–– Repeat PlayThis function lets you repeat a single CD orall CDs in normal play, Shuffle Play andPro

37DISC 1~3Playing the CD tracksin random order–– Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on one CD or allCDs in random order.1 Press FUNCTION repeated

38SHUFFLE REPEAT1ALL 1DISCS PROGRAMSTEPVOLUMESYNCßpProgramming the CDtracks–– Program PlayYou can make a program of up to 32 tracksfrom all the CDs in

39Playing CDs withoutinterruption–– CD Non-Stop PlayYou can play CDs without pausing betweentracks.You cannot use this function with VIDEOCDs.To Press

411726511134+–RL+Step 1: Hooking up the systemDo the following procedure 1 to 7 to hook up your system using the supplied cords andaccessories.Gettin

40You can record from CD, tape, or radio asyou like. For example, you can record just thesongs you want or record from the middle ofthe tape. The rec

41SHUFFLE REPEAT1ALL 1DISCS PROGRAMSTEPVOLUMESYNCßRecording a CD byspecifying track order— Program Edit1 Place a CD and insert a blank tapeinto deck B

429 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for tracks fromthe same disc or steps 4 to 6 fortracks from another disc to programthe remaining tracks to be recordedon side

43CD FLASHCD LOOPLooping part of a CD— CD LoopWith the loop function, you can repeat part ofa CD during playback. This lets you createoriginal recordi

44Using the drum padsWith the drum pads, you can add percussionduring playback. This effect can be used withany source, to create original recordings.

45Using the beatfunctionsWith the beat functions, you can enjoy avariety of rhythms. They can be used withany source, to create original recordings./

46Using the AUTO BPMfunctionThis function automatically synchronizes therhythm of the current beat pattern with thesound source.1 Start playing a sour

47You can reinforce the bass, create a morepowerful sound, and listen with headphones.To reinforce bass (DBFB)Press DBFB*.Every time you press the but

48EFFECTDISPLAYTo change the spectrum analyzerdisplayPress DISPLAY repeatedly to select one of thedisplays below. Pattern 1(Changes with music)

49VOLUMEALL DISCSßAdjusting the graphicequalizerYou can adjust the sound by raising orlowering the levels of specific frequencyranges.Before operation

5VIDEO OUTJack type B3 Connect the video input jack of yourTV to the VIDEO OUT jack with thesupplied video connecting cable.When using a TVTurn on the

50Adjusting the graphic equalizer(continued)VOLUMEALL DISCSßVOLUMEALL DISCSßMaking a personalaudio emphasis file— Personal fileYou can create a person

513 Use the jog dial to select the filenumber (P FILE) where you want tostore the sound effect.4 Press ENTER/NEXT.The adjusted sound effects are store

52LINK modeThe same sound is output from the frontspeakers and surround speakers. Forinstance, when you want to listen to the samesound in two rooms,

53pMixing and recordingsoundsYou can “mix” sounds by playing one of thecomponents and singing or speaking into amicrophone (not supplied). The mixedso

54Waking up to music— Wake-up TimerYou can wake up to music at a preset timeevery day. Make sure you have set the clock(see “Step 2: Setting the time

55To check the settingPress TIMER SELECT and turn the jog dial toselect the respective mode (DAILY 1 orDAILY 2), then press ENTER/NEXT.To change the s

564 Set the time to start recording.Turn the jog dial to set the hour, thenpress ENTER/NEXT.The minute indication starts flashing.Turn the jog dial to

57Notes on CDs•Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the CD from the center out.•Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,commer

58TroubleshootingIf you run into any problem using this stereosystem, use the following check list.First, check that the power cord is connectedfirmly

59“12:00” flashes in the display.•A power interruption occurred. Set theclock and timer settings again.The timer does not function.•Set the clock cor

6Step 1: Hooking up the system(continued)VOLTAGE SELECTOR220V120V230240V-5 Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR toposition of your local power linevoltage (for mo

60Tape DeckThe tape does not record.•No tape in the cassette holder.•The tab has been removed from thecassette (see “To save a tapepermanently” on pag

61continuedVIDEO CD/CD player sectionSystem Compact disc and digitalaudio and video systemLaser Semiconductor laser(λ=780nm)Emission duration:continuo

62GeneralPower requirementsThai and Chinese models:220 V AC, 50/60 HzOther models:120 V, 220 V or 230 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Adjustablewith voltage selec

63GlossaryAuto PauseAn automatically pauses according to thesignal encoded on the disc while playing aVIDEO CD. If the CD player does not resumeplay f

64Sony Corporation Printed in IndonesiaIndexH, I, JHooking upoptional components 10the antennas 5, 12the power 6the system 4KKaraokeadjusting

7Inserting two size AA (R6)batteries into the remoteUsing the remoteYou can use the shaded buttons shown belowto operate Sony TV.To PressTurn the TV o

84 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.5 Press ENTER/NEXT.The clock starts working.Tips•If you’ve made a mistake, start over from step 1.•Setting the

9VOLUMEALL DISCSßnStep 3: Presettingradio stationsYou can preset the following number ofstations:– 2 band model: 20 for FM, 10 for AM.– 3 band model