Sony MHC-RV333D User Manual

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-13(1)MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-13(1)MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-136-609-11(1)License and Trademark

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)10GBDiscs that cannot be playedCD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD format DATA CDs recorded in MP3 PRO format

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)100GBSatellite speaker (SS-RSX555D) for MHC-RV555DSpeaker system:1-way, Bass reexSpeaker unit:Full-range:

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)101GBAdditional InformationSupported le formatMP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3)File extension: .mp3Bitrate: 32 kbp

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)102GBGuide to the Control Menu displayUse the Control Menu to select a function and to view related informa

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)103GBAdditional InformationList of Control Menu itemsItem Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [TITLE]/[

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)104GBItem Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [REPEAT]1) (page 44)Plays back all discs repeatedly, the

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)105GBAdditional InformationItem Item Name, Function, Relevant Disc Type [EFFECT] (page 50)Selects the trans

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)106GBPlayback priority of le typese table below describes the playback priority of le types under the “M

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)107GBAdditional InformationLanguage code liste language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standa

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)108GBParental Control area code listCode Area Code Area Code Area Code Area2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)109GBAdditional InformationGlossaryAuto PauseAn automatic pause according to the signal encoded on the disc

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)11GBGuide to parts and controlsGuide to parts and controlsis manual mainly explains operations using the r

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)110GBMusic modee Music mode is for use with any stereo music recordings, and provides a wide and deep soun

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)111GBAdditional InformationContinued DTSDigital audio compression technology developed by DTS, Inc. is te

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)112GBFolderSection of a music or picture piece on a DATA CD or DATA DVD containing MP3 les, JPEG image le

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)113GBAdditional InformationTitlee longest section of a picture or a music piece on a DVD VIDEO; a movie, e

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)114GBIndexNumerics16:9 564:3 LETTER BOX 564:3 PAN SCAN 575.1 Channel Surround 78, 80AA/V SYNC 51, 104A

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)Additional Information115GBOORIGINAL 39, 103OSD 55Other Component Hookup 79PPARENTAL CONTROL 52, 59Pare

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)12GB (go backward) button (page 31, 34)Press to select a track, chapter or video le.PRESET  button (pag

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)13GBGuide to parts and controlsREC TO TAPE button (page 64)Press to record on a tape. (stop) button (pag

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)14GB (Models with Karaoke function only)ECHO button (page 68)Press to adjust the echo level.(Models witho

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)15GBGuide to parts and controlsRemote(Models with Karaoke function only) (Models without Karaoke function o

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)16GBPICTURE NAVI button (page 46)Press to display the thumbnail pictures.REPEAT/FM MODE button (page 45,

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)17GBGuide to parts and controls DISPLAY button (page 31, 39, 41, 52, 54, 70)Press to turn on or o the Con

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)18GB STEP  button (page 34)Press to play one frame at a time when playback is paused.ADVANCE button (p

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)19GBGuide to parts and controls(Models with Karaoke function only)KEY CONTROL  button (page 69)Press to

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)2GBWARNINGTo reduce the risk of re, do not cover the ventilation opening of the apparatus with newspapers,

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)20GB (Models without Karaoke function only)MUTING buttonPress to mute the sound. (Models without Karaok

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)21GBGuide to parts and controls Lights up when the timer is set. (page 73) Indicates the current surround

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)22GBGetting StartedHooking up the system securelyMHC-RV555D FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) AM

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)23GBGetting StartedContinued MHC-RV333D FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) AM loop antenna To su

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)24GBMHC-RV222D FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.) AM loop antenna To front speaker (Right) Solid

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)25GBGetting Started FM/AM antennasFind a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)26GBAttaching the speaker padsAttach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)27GBGetting StartedWhen carrying this systemPerform the following procedure to protect the DVD mechanism.Us

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)28GBWhen connecting a video deckConnect the video deck to the TV using a video cord (not supplied). However

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)29GBGetting StartedWhen using a TVTurn on the TV and select the video input so that you can view the pictur

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)3GBDisposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other Europe

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)30GBPerforming “QUICK” setupBefore using the system, you can make the minimum basic adjustments in “QUICK”

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)31GBGetting Started6 Press  or  repeatedly to select the setting that matches your TV type.If you have a

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)32GBUsing the “THEATRE SYNC” functionTHEATRE SYNC allows you to turn on your Sony TV and this system, chang

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)33GBDiscDiscPlaying a disc Depending on the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD, some operations may be die

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)34GB5 Press VOLUME +/ (or turn MASTER VOLUME on the unit) to adjust the volume.NoteDepending on the system

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)35GBDiscTo Do thisReplay the previous scene (Instant Replay)10)Press REPLAY during playback.Briey fast

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)36GBNotes You cannot perform Resume Play during Shue Play or Program Play. Resume Play may not work prop

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)37GBDiscChanging the language/soundPress AUDIO repeatedly during playback to select the desired audio mode.

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)38GBWhen playing a Super VCD: 1: STEREO: the stereo sound of the audio track 1.1: 1/L: the sound of the

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)39GBDisc4 Continue playback according to the instructions on the menus.Refer to the operating instructions

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-13(1)4GBNote on power (Saudi Arabian model only)For AC 220 V wall outletsMake the appropriate voltage setting on

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)40GBSearching for items on a disc by the assigned numbers You can search by dierent informati

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)41GBDisc4 Input the time code using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.For example, to nd the scene at

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)42GB4 Press .e cursor moves to the track list “T” (in this case, “01”). 5 Select the track you want to pr

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)43GBDiscPlaying in random order (Shue Play) You can play back the tracks on the current disc in ran

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)44GBPlaying repeatedly (Repeat Play) You can play the contents on a disc repeatedly.You can se

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)45GBDiscNotes You can also change the Repeat Play setting by pressing REPEAT/FM MODE repeatedly. “REP” li

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)46GBPlaying an MP3 le:1 Press ENTER.“TRACK LIST” appears. 2 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desi

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)47GBDisc2 Press /// to select the image you want to view, then press  (or  on the unit).e slide show

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)48GBNotes e system can play back MP3 les and JPEG image les. e system will play back any data with the

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)49GBDiscTipIf the number of viewing times has been preset, you can play back the DivX video les as many ti

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)5GBAbout this manual e instructions in this manual are for models MHC-RV555D, MHC-RV333D and MHC-RV222D.

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)50GBTo specify the slide show speed(JPEG image les only)1 Press DISPLAY. (If “MEDIA” is set to “MUSIC/PH

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)51GBDiscTo select playback priority of the le typeYou can select playback priority when mixed media (MP3 

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)52GBRestricting playback of the disc (PARENTAL CONTROL) You can limit the playback of some DVD VIDEOs accor

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)53GBDisc6 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.e display fo

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)54GBIf you forget your passwordRemove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 5 of “Restricting playback of the disc

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)55GBDisc4 Press  or  repeatedly to select the setup item from the displayed list, then press ENTER.e set

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)56GBAUDIO*(DVD VIDEO only)Switches the language of the sound track.When you select “ORIGINAL,” the language

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)57GBDisc4:3 PAN SCAN2): Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. is setting displays the wide picture

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)58GBTRACK SELECTION(DVD VIDEO only)Gives priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of c

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)59GBDiscPARENTAL CONTROLSets the playback restrictions. For details, see “Restricting playback of the disc

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)6GBTable of ContentsTunerListening to the radio ...60TapePlaying a tape ...

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)60GBTunerListening to the radioYou can listen to a radio station either by selecting a preset station, or b

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)61GBTuner3 Press  or  repeatedly to select the desired preset number.4 Press ENTER.“COMPLETE” appears in

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)62GBTapePlaying a tapeYou can use TYPE I (normal) tape.1 Press FUNCTION +/ (or TAPE A/B on the unit) repea

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)63GBTapeRecording onto a tape ere are three ways to record on a TYPE I (normal) tape.Use the buttons on th

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)64GB3 Set the deck B to stand by for recording.For CD Synchro Recording:Press REC TO TAPE.If the play mode

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)65GBSound AdjustmentSound AdjustmentAdjusting the soundTo Do thisReinforce the soundPress GROOVE on the uni

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)66GBSelecting the sound eldYou can take advantage of the surround sound simply by selecting one of the sou

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)67GBSound AdjustmentWhen the headphones are connected:HP 2CHe normal sound eld for headphones.HP SURRe s

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)68GB4 Start playing the music and adjust the volume.DVD VIDEO, DVD-R/-RW in VR mode, DivX video les:e sys

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)69GBSound AdjustmentChanging the key (Key Control)You can change the key to suit your vocal range, except w

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)7GBAdditional InformationTroubleshooting ...82Precautions ...

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)70GBSelecting the vocals (Vocal Select) When playing a DVD with the “Dolby Digital Karaoke” format in K

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)71GBSound Adjustment4 Press ENTER.Notes When playing a DVD VIDEO, the function works only with the “Dolby

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)72GB4 Press ENTER.5 Start playing the music.6 Press SCORE before singing a song in Karaoke mode.e previous

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)73GBOther OperationsOther OperationsUsing the timerse system oers three timer functions. If you use the P

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)74GB6 Select the sound source when using Play Timer, or prepare the tape when using Rec Timer.For Play Time

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)75GBOther OperationsChanging the displayTurning o the display Power Saving Modee demonstration display a

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)76GBWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW in VR mode: When the menu or the title without a chapter is play

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)77GBOther Operations3) When Program Play or Shue Play is turned on, the elapsed playing time and the remai

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)78GBWhen playing a DVD VIDEO or DVD-R/-RW in VR mode: Elapsed playing time of the current title Remainin

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)79GBOther OperationsWhen playing a video le:Example: MP3 leBit rateChecking the date information of JPEG

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)8GBPlayable discsType Disc logo Characteristics IconDVD VIDEO DVD VIDEO DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)80GBVIDEO INPUT VIDEO jackConnect the video output jack of an optional component (such as VCR or satellit

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)81GBOther OperationsEnjoying the multi channel sound with the optional amplier1 Connect the digital optica

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)82GBAdditional InformationTroubleshootingShould you encounter a problem with your system, do the following:

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)83GBAdditional Information Check the speaker connections (page 22 – 24). ere is no audio output during R

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)84GBSpeakersSound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. Place the speakers as symmet

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)85GBAdditional InformationPlayback does not start. Check whether a disc is loaded. Wipe the disc clean (p

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)86GBThe DATA CD/DVD (MP3 le/JPEG image le/DivX video le/MPEG4 video le) cannot be played back. e DATA

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)87GBAdditional Information“Data error” appears on the TV screen when playing a DATA CD/DVD. e MP3 le/JPE

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)88GBPictureThere is no picture. e “VIDEO/SAT” function is selected, but there is no input signal. Check

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)89GBAdditional InformationThe aspect ratio of the TV screen cannot be changed even though you can set “TV T

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)9GBType Disc logo Characteristics IconDATA CD CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in DATA CD format, containing MP3 les, JP

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)90GBTunerThe radio presetting is canceled. e power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred for l

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)91GBAdditional InformationContinued To change the AM tuning interval (Except for Russian and Saudi Arabian

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)92GBTo return the “SETUP” settings to the default settings*, perform reset as follows:1 Press DISPLAY whe

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)93GBAdditional InformationContinued When displaying the version number on the TV screenWhen you turn on th

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)94GBINVALIDYou have pressed an invalid button.JPEGA JPEG image le is being played back.NO DISCere is no d

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)95GBAdditional InformationContinued Notes on CD-R/-RW and DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW In some cases, CD-Rs/-RWs and

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)96GBOn operating voltageBefore operating the system, check that the operating voltage of the unit is identi

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)97GBAdditional InformationTo prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break o the cassette’s o

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)98GBMHC-RV333D (Russian and African models only)Power output (rated):70 W + 70 W (6 Ω at 1 kHz, 1% THD)RMS

MHC-RV555D/RV333D/RV222D.GB.4-140-020-11(1)99GBAdditional InformationFrequency responseDVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz  22 kHz (±1 dB)CD: 2 Hz  20 kHz (±0.5