Sony MHC-F150 User Manual

3-862-493-11(1Mini Hi-FiComponentSystemoperating InstructionsOwner's RecordThe model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the

3 Press ENTERThe minute indication flashes.step 3: Setting the time(continued)IJ’f' n4 Turn the jog dial to set the minute.5 Press ENTER.The d

Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.The bands you can receive vary depending on the model you purchased. Be sur

Inserting CDsYou can insert up to 51 discs into this player. VVe recommend you use the PLUS ONE slot tor CDs you will be inserting and removing treque

5 Insert a disc with the label sidefacing right.Notes• Make sure you have inserted the disc into each slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If t

Connecting optional AV componentsTo enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the instructions of each component.Connecting a

Connecting a super woofer speakerYou can connect an optional super woofer speaker.To super wooferConnecting a VCRMake sure to match the color of the p

Connecting outdoor antennasConnect the outdoor antenna to improve the reception.FM antennaConnect the optional FM outdoor antenna. You can also use th

Basic OperationsPlaying a CD— Normal playYou can play up to 51 CDs in a row.CONTINUE1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly until "CD" appears.2 Turn

Playing a CD (continued)To specify the next CD to playwhile playing a disc, turn the jog dial until the desired disc number (or Disc Memo) and "N

2 Turn the jog dial until the discnumber or Disc Memo (see page 33) appears.^H71 131 i-ii: c' ij s 1Disc number or Disc Memo3 Press CD SYNCH

WARNINGTo prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.l o avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicin

Listening to the radio (continued)Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly until the band you want appears in the display.The bands you can receive vary depending

Recording from the radioYou can record the radio program on a tape by calling up a preset station. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes

Playing a tape1 Press = and insert a recorded tapein deck A or B.You can use any type of tape, TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (Cr02) or TYPE IV (metal), sin

ToDo thisStop playPress .PausePress II PAUSE (II on the remote). Press again to resume play.Fast-forwardPress ► ► / for the front side or / ◄ ◄ fo

Recording from a tape— High-speed DubbingYou can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (Cr02) tapes. The recording level is automatically adjusted.l/<!)

The CD PlayerUsing the CD displayYou can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD.l/(!)(Power) DISPLAY/DEMODuring playback>

Playing the CD tracks repeatedly— Repeat PlayTo cancel Repeat PlayPress REPEAT repeatedly so that "REPEAT OFF" appears in display.This funct

Playing the CD tracks in random order— Shuffle PlayYou can play all the tracks on one CD or all CDs in random order.4 PrissENTERorCD^II.l/(!)(Power)4

Programming the CD tracks— Program PlayYou can make a program containing up to 32 "steps", each "step" may contain either an indiv

ToYou need toCheck the programPress CHECK repeatedly. After the last track, ''-END-'' appears.Clear a specific track or discPress

Table of ContentsGetting StartedStep 1: Hooking up the main unit...4Step 2; Setting up the surroundspeakers ...

Playing your favorite CD independently (continued)The PLUS ONE slot comes to the loading position.4 Insert a disc into the PLUS ONE slot.5 Close the

storing specific tracks (Delete bank)You can delete unwanted tracks and store only the tracks you want. When you select the disc containing a Delete B

Grouping your favorite CDs— Group FileYou can file the discs into different groups and then play the grouped discs. Discs can be filed

Labeling a CD— Disc MemoYou can label each disc using up to 11 characters. When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the first 11 characters of the disc title a

Labeling a CD (continued)8 Press ENTER to complete the labelling procedure.The Disc Memo lights up in the display.Repeat Steps 2 to 8 to label other

Press ENTER when the Disc Memo of the disc you want to play appears.The disc is set to the playing position, and the player starts playing.In Program

Playing highlights of the CD ome CD-TEXT discs have a feature to play the highlights of the discs.or MHC-F250AVCD IHI LIGHTPress HI-LIGHT on the remo

The Tape DeckRecording on a tape manuallyYou can record from CD, tape, or radio as you like. For example, you can record just the songs you want or re

ilecording a CD by specifying track order— Program Editou can record tracks from all the CDs in the rder you want. When programming, make Lire the pla

7 Program additional discs or tracks.To programRepeat StepsOther discs4 and 6Other tracks on the same disc 5 and 6Other tracks on other discs4 to 68

Getting Startedstep 1: Hooking up the main unitRear surround speaker (Right)MHC-F250AV onlyI Connect the front speakers.Connect the speaker cords to t

DJ EffectsLooping part of a CD— LoopFlashing part of a CD— FlashiVitli the loop function, you can repeat part of t CD during playback. This lets you c

Sound AdjustmentAdjusting the soundYou can reinforce the bass, create a more powerful sound, and listen with headphones.l/c!)DBFB GROOVENotes• Wtth so

Selecting the audio emphasislie audio emphasis menu lets you select the ound characteristic according to the sound ou are listening to.1/6^ower)12 31

Selecting the surround effectYou can enjoy surround effects,MHC-F250AVMHC-RmO and MHC-F150I/Ò(Power)DSPPress DSP repeatedly to select the surround eff

Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound(For MHC-F250AV only)Notes-• You can't use both Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound and the DSP surround effect

other FeaturesUsing the Radio Data System (RDS)(For European model only)What is the Radio Data System?Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting servic

1 Press PTY.Using the Radio Data System (RDS)(continued)2 Turn jog dial to select the program type you want. See the "List of program types"

Singing along: Karaoke(Except for Australian and European models)You can sing along with any stereo CD or tape by turning down the singer's voice

Ringing along: Karaoke (continued)Mixing and recording soundsi/(i)Power)1 2To stop recordingPress .Tips• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move

Falling asleep to music— Sleep TimerYou can let the system turn off at the preset time, so you can sleep to the music. You can preset the time to be t

j Connect the rear surround speakers. Connect the speaker cords from the rear surround speakers to the appropriate REAR SPEAKER jacks. Connect the sol

Waking up to music (continued)3 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET."SET (DAILY 1)" appears.4 Turn jog dial to select DAILY 1 or 2, then press ENTER.&q

Timer-recording radio programsTo timer-record, you must preset the radio station (see "Step 4; Presetting radio stations") and set the cloc

Additional InformationPrecautionsOn operating voltageIVtore operating the system, check that the operating voltage of your system is identical with {h

Before placing a cassette in the tape deckTake up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become

Troubleshooting (continued)SpeakersThere is severe hum or noise.• A TV or VCR is placed too dose to the stereo system. Move the stereo system away fro

Tape DeckTunerThe tape does not record.• No tape in the cassette holder.• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see "To save a tape perman

SpecificationsAUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS:U.5.A. models:MHC-F250AVPOWERS OUTPUT AND TOTAL 1 lARMONIC DISTORTION:with 8 ohm loads both channels driven,

CD player sectionSystemLaserLaser outputFrequency response Wavelength Signal-to-noise ratio Dynamic rangeCompact disc and digital audio system Semicon

SpeakerFront Speaker 5S-F250V for MHC-F250AV:Center Speaker (MF1C-F250AV only) SS-CN50 for'*/IHC-F250AV:Speaker system3-way, bass-reflex type mag

GeneralPower requirements North American models: European models; Australian models:Other models:120 V AC 60 Hz 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz 220-240 VAC, 50/60 H

B Set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to position of your local power line voltage (for models with a voltage selector).step 1: Hooking up the main unit(continued)fV

IndexAdjustingthe sound 41 the volume 9, 17, 20, 23 Antennas 5, 16 Automatic Source Selection 18, 20, 23Hooking upoptional components 14 the antennas

NoteIf you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage.Note on placementBe sur

2 (For MHC-F250AV only)Place the center surround speaker so it is placed about the same height as the front speakers (A). Align the center surround s

1 Press PRO LOGIC (or PRO LOGIC ON / OFF on the remote)."PRO LOGIC ON" appears.2 Press T.TONE ON / OFF on the remote.The test tone is hear