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Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
MHC-DP700
MHC-DP800AV
© 2001 Sony Corporation
4-231-990-14(1)
Serial No.
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MHC-DP700 MHC-DP800AV ©... - Page 2 NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH AMERICA NERGY registered mark. As an NERGY Sony Corporation has determined that this product meets the ® guidelines for energy efficiency. This system incorporates Dolby* Digital, Pro Logic Surround, DTS**, and the DTS Digital Surround System.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Parts Identification Main unit ... 4 Remote Control ... 5 digipad operations ... 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system ... 7 Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote ... 8 Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic* ... -
Page 4: Parts Identification
Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit 2CH/MULTI r; (23) CD wk (8, 12, 13, 18, 19) CD SYNC HI-DUB qj (18, 19) CLOCK/TIMER SET ea (11, 19, DECK A Z ql (17) DECK B Z qk (17, 18) digipad ej (6, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15,... -
Page 5: Remote Control
Remote Control 2CH/MULTI qh (23) AMP MENU qk (9, 23) CD wj (8, 12, 13, 18, 19) CLEAR 6 (13) D.SKIP 7 (12) DIGITAL wf (26) DISPLAY 1 (11, 14, 16) DSP EDIT qs (21) EFFECT ON/OFF qj (21, 22) ENTER w;... -
Page 6: Digipad Operations
digipad operations This model is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various operations with this digipad. Notes • Do not use utensil whose end is sharpened. • When this unit does not respond to the digipad operations, press the digipad a little harder. CD, TUNER, TAPE A/B functions Basic operation CD, TUNER, TAPE A/B... -
Page 7: Getting Started
FM antenna Rear speaker* (Right) Front speaker (Right) 1 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER jacks (MHC-DP700) or FRONT SPEAKER jacks (MHC-DP800AV). Insert only the stripped portion. – Red/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) AM loop antenna Center speaker* 2 Connect the rear speakers. -
Page 8: Inserting Two Size Aa (R6) Batteries Into The Remote
Hooking up the system (continued) 3 Connect the center speaker. (MHC-DP800AV only) Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks. Insert only the stripped portion. Gray/Solid (3) Black/Stripe (#) 4 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect Jack type A Extend the FM lead AM loop antenna... -
Page 9: Setting Up Your Speakers For Dolby Pro Logic
Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro Logic (MHC-DP800AV only) Dolby Pro Logic Surround improves the sound image by using four separate channels. These channels manipulate the sound to be heard and enhance the action on the screen. Positioning the speakers Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position. -
Page 10: Specifying The Speaker Parameters
Specifying the speaker parameters Use the remote for the operation. From your listening position, press SPEAKER LEVEL. Adjustable menus and parameters are described below. Press v or V repeatedly to select the parameter. Press b or B repeatedly to select the setting you want. -
Page 11: Setting The Time
Setting the time Turn on the system. Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. When you set the time for the first time, proceed to step 5. Press . or > repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET”. Press ENTER. Press . or > repeatedly to set the hour. -
Page 12: Loading A Cd
Loading a CD Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. The disc tray slides out. Place a CD with the label side up on the disc tray. When you play a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray. To insert additional discs, press DISC SKIP EX-CHANGE to rotate the disc tray. -
Page 13: Programming The Cd Tracks
Do this Play Press REPEAT during playback repeatedly until “REPEAT” or “REPEAT (Repeat Play) 1” appears. REPEAT*: For all the tracks on the CD up to 5 times. REPEAT 1: For a single track only. To cancel Repeat Play, press REPEAT until “REPEAT”... -
Page 14: Using The Cd Display
Using the CD display You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the CD. When a CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the titles or artist names. When the unit detects CD TEXT discs, the “CD TEXT”... -
Page 15: Tuner
Tuner Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. Press and hold m or M until the frequency indication starts to change, then release. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. -
Page 16: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name display and location of stations by program type. -
Page 17: Tape
Tape Loading a tape Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select deck A or B. Press DECK A Z or DECK B Z. Insert a tape in deck A or B. Insert with the side you want to play/record facing forward. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO... -
Page 18: Recording To A Tape
Recording to a tape –– CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a CD, tape, radio or other connected component. You can use TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO ) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically. Recording from a CD Steps (CD Synchro Recording) -
Page 19: Timer-Recording Radio Programs
Recording a CD by specifying track order — Program Edit When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. Insert a recordable tape into deck B, then press CD. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PROGRAM”... - Page 20 Timer-recording radio programs (continued) Set the time to stop recording following step 4. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original display appears. Insert a recordable tape into deck B. Turn off the power.
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Page 21: Sound Adjustment
COMPRESSOR REVERB EARLY RFLC. (EARLY REFLECTION) CINEMA STUDIO A: Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s classic editing studio. CINEMA STUDIO B: Reproduces the sound characteristics of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood. -
Page 22: Creating A Personal Audio Effect File
Adjusting the sound effects (continued) Use the digipad to adjust the parameters. The parameter is adjusted according to the curve your finger slides on the digipad. Adjustable parameters are described below. After the curve your finger slides is displayed for a while, then the curve automatically adjusted by the unit is displayed. -
Page 23: Other Features
Other Features Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press SPECTRUM on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF To adjust the brightness of the display Use the remote for the operation. -
Page 24: About Indicators
Singing along: Karaoke (continued) Notes • With some songs, vocals may not be canceled when you select “KARAOKE PON”. • If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode is canceled. • During “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R” or “MPX L”, DSP effect switches to “KEY CONTROL”. When the karaoke effect is canceled, the DSP effect before entering the karaoke effect is applied again. -
Page 25: Waking Up To Music
Press Check the remaining SLEEP once. time (Except for AUTO) Change the time to SLEEP repeatedly to select turn off the time you want. Cancel the Sleep SLEEP repeatedly until Timer “SLEEP OFF” appears. Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. -
Page 26: Hooking Up The Optional Components
Hooking Up the Optional Components Connecting audio components To the analog output jacks of a video game To subwoofer To the analog To the analog output jacks of input jacks of an MD deck/ an MD deck/ To the digital output jack of an MD deck or DVD player... -
Page 27: Additional Information
• When you move the unit, take out any discs. If you have any questions or problems concerning the unit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on CDs • Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. -
Page 28: Troubleshooting
First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you haven’t turned on the power. -
Page 29: Tape Deck
Speakers Sound comes from only one channel or unbalanced left and right volume. • Check the speaker connection and speaker placement. • The source being played back is monaural. • Adjust the balance parameters (page 10). There is no sound from the center speaker (MHC-DP800AV only). -
Page 30: Specifications
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (MHC-DP700 USA model only) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 100 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. -
Page 31: Except For North American And European Models
(stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more SPEAKER (MHC-DP700) or FRONT SPEAKER (MHC-DP800AV) MHC-DP700 (Central and South American models): accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms MHC-DP700 (Other models) and MHC-DP800AV: accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms... - Page 32 Specifications (continued) Speaker Front speaker SS-DP1000DW (North American model) or SS-DP700/DP800AVW (European and Oceanian models) for MHC-DP700/DP800AV Speaker system 2-way, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Woofer: 17 cm, cone type Tweeter: 5 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx.