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- Page 1 4-253-871-12(1) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-RV999D MHC-RV888D MHC-RV777D ©2004 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 ® NERGY ® is a U.S. NERGY registered mark. As an E NERGY ® partner, Sony Corporation has determined that this product ® meets the E NERGY guidelines for energy efficiency.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Selecting the sound effect..... 43 Creating your own program ....20 Using the sub woofer......44 — Program Play (MHC-RV999D only) Using the on-screen display Selecting the surround effect ....45 to search .......... 23 Adjusting the graphic equalizer and storing.......... - Page 4 Display Turning off the display......51 — Power Saving Mode Changing the Power illuminator ... 52 Viewing information about the disc in the display........52 Viewing information about the disc in the on-screen display ...... 54 Checking the date information....55 Optional Components Hooking up optional components ..
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Page 5: How To Use This Manual
Format of discs Disc logo How to use this manual CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/ • This manual mainly explains operations using MP3 files/ JPEG files) the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. - Page 6 • Progressive JPEG format file Music discs encoded with • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, copyright protection square, star) cannot be played on this unit. technologies Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. This product is designed to playback discs that •...
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Page 7: Getting Started
Perform the following procedures 1 to 9 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. MHC-RV888D is used for illustration purposes. AM loop antenna FM antenna Surround speaker Surround speaker (Right) (Left) Center speaker Front speaker (Left) Front speaker (Right) Sub woofer Except for MHC-RV777D MHC-RV999D only continued... - Page 8 Insert only the stripped portion Main unit Gray/Solid Black/Stripe (#) Speakers (MHC-RV888D only) Sub woofer Black/Stripe Gray/Solid (3) Note For MHC-RV999D, the speaker cords are attached to the surround speakers. Connect the surround speaker cords to the main unit only.
- Page 9 5 Connect the FM and AM antennas. For even higher quality video images: Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect – Use an optional component video cord to connect the COMPONENT VIDEO input jacks on your TV to the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks of this system.
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Page 10: Attaching The Speaker Pads
Surround speaker Sub woofer Center speaker Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons on the remote to operate a Sony TV. Press Turn the TV on or off TV ?/1 Switch the TV’s input source TV/VIDEO... -
Page 11: Positioning The Speakers
Unplug the power cord. 45˚ Surround speaker Surround speaker * MHC-RV999D only Place the center speaker at about the same height as the front speakers. Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place it slightly behind the front speakers. -
Page 12: Setting The Clock
Place the sub woofer (MHC-RV999D Setting the clock only). To obtain a better bass reproduction, we recommend you to place the sub woofer on Use buttons on the remote for the operation. a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to Press ?/1 to turn on the system. -
Page 13: Performing Quick Setup
“Speaker settings” on page 34. The Asian model is used for illustration purposes only. Press M or m repeatedly to select a For MHC-RV999D/RV888D suitable room size from “SMALL”, “MEDIUM” or “LARGE”, then press Turn on your TV and select the video ENTER. - Page 14 • When you select “4:3” in “TV TYPE”, “4:3 LETTER BOX” is selected (page 28). When “OTHERSt” appears, you can • For MHC-RV999D/RV888D, depending on selected select “OTHERSt” to select the language position in “LISTENING POSITION” or “ROOM SIZE”, the distance and level of each speaker will be from the language code list using the set automatically.
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Page 15: Dvd/Video Cd/Cd/Mp3/Jpeg - Play
Playing a disc DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG – Play — Normal Play/Shuffle Play Loading a disc Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Before playing a DVD, VIDEO CD or JPEG, turn on your TV and select the video input. Press Z. Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some Place a disc with the label side up on operations may be different or restricted. -
Page 16: Other Operations
Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or Notes DVD on the unit) to switch the function • You cannot change the play mode during play. to DVD. • “ALBM” or “ALBM SHUF” appears even if you have selected a non-MP3/JPEG disc or MP3/JPEG Press PLAY MODE repeatedly in stop disc with no albums. - Page 17 Notes Do this • If DVD playback is paused for approximately one Press M while displaying a Enjoy the Slide hour, the system automatically turns off. show (only one JPEG image. • Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some direction) Each time you press M during operations may be restricted.
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Page 18: Playing Dvds Using The Menu
Resuming playback from the Playing DVDs using the point you stopped the disc menu — Resume Play (Except for JPEG) This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume from that point. Resume Play is not canceled when you Some DVDs have menus to help you enjoy the turn off the system. -
Page 19: Playing Video Cds With Pbc Functions (Ver. 2.0)
Playing VIDEO CDs with Playing repeatedly PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — Repeat Play — PBC Play You can play all the titles/tracks/files or a single title/chapter/track on a disc repeatedly. You can use PBC* menus on your TV screen to enjoy the disc’s interactive software. -
Page 20: Creating Your Own Program
x When playing a DVD Creating your own • OFF: does not play repeatedly. • ALL : repeats all the titles. program • TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc. • CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter. — Program Play x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 when Program Play is set to OFF •... -
Page 21: Using The On-Screen Display
Press ENTER. Using the on-screen display The disc, album or track is programmed. The program step number appears, Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or followed by the disc tray number. DVD on the unit) to switch the function to DVD. “AL”, the album number or the track number appears. -
Page 22: Program Play
Next, press M/m or the number buttons to Press select “3”, then press ENTER. The album or track list appears. Program Program 1 DISC 3 (MP3) – ALBUM2 – TRACK3 Disc Track DISC 1 (CD) ALL TRACKS DISC 2 (– – – – –) TRACK1 DISC 3 (MP3) TRACK2... -
Page 23: Using The On-Screen Display To Search
Press ENTER. Using the on-screen The list of contents in the disc appears. display to search 1:CD HIGHWAY VIEW POINT MY CHILDREN DANCING GOOD TASTE DESTINATION MARATHON You can search for a title (DVD), chapter PLACE-KICK TAKE IT EASY (DVD), track (CD, VIDEO CD, MP3), index PORT TOWER STANDARD (VIDEO CD), album (MP3, JPEG) and file... -
Page 24: To Search
Press ENTER. Notes • The title, chapter or track number displayed on the “** (**)” changes to “– – (**)”. TV screen is recorded data on the disc. 1:DVD • You cannot search a scene of a VIDEO CD. 1 2 ( 2 7 ) MAKING SCENE –... -
Page 25: Dvd - Various Functions
Notes • For discs not recorded in multiple audio format, you DVD – Various functions cannot change the sound. • During DVD playback, the sound may change Changing the sound/ automatically. subtitle/language You can select the audio setting by pressing AUDIO. Each time you press the button, the setting changes. - Page 26 The display examples are as To turn off the Control Menu follows: Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu disappears. • PCM (stereo) Note PROGRAM FORMAT Depending on the DVD, you may not be able to change PCM 48kHz 24bit the subtitles even if multilingual subtitles are recorded on the DVD.
- Page 27 Tips x AUDIO DRC (Dynamic Range Compression) • You can reset all the DVD settings except for Parental Control by performing the operations Narrows the dynamic range of the soundtrack. described under “To return the DVD setup to the Useful for watching movies at low volume late default settings*, perform reset as follows:”...
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Page 28: Adjusting The Angle/Image
Adjusting the TV screen Adjusting the angle/image — SCREEN SETUP/CUSTOM SETUP Press DVD SETUP in stop mode. The Setup Display appears. Changing the angles (DVD only) Press M or m repeatedly to select “SCREEN SETUP” or “CUSTOM When playing a DVD on which various angles SETUP”, then press ENTER. - Page 29 • 16:9 x COMPONENT OUT Change the type of signal output from the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT jacks on the system. The default setting is underlined. • 4:3 LETTER BOX INTERLACE Select this when you are connected to a standard (interlace format) TV.
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Page 30: Restricting Disc Playback
Notes Restricting disc playback • “PROGRESSIVE” does not work for PAL signals. Even if you set “COMPONENT OUT” to — CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL/ “PROGRESSIVE”, the output signal is automatically switched to interlace format for PAL PARENTAL CONTROL signals. • When “COMPONENT OUT” is set to “PROGRESSIVE”, no video signal is output from the VIDEO OUT or S VIDEO OUT jack. -
Page 31: Custom Parental
x When you have already registered a Playing the disc for which password Custom Parental Control is The display for entering the password appears. Insert the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set. CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” Enter password, then press ENTER display appears. - Page 32 Press M or m repeatedly to select Press M or m repeatedly to select “PARENTAL CONTROLt”, then press “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appear. x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password CUSTOM SETUP appears.
- Page 33 To turn off the Parental Control Area code function and play the DVD after Standard Code number entering your password Argentina 2044 Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. Australia 2047 Austria 2046 To change the password Belgium 2057 In step 5, select “CHANGE Brazil 2070 PASSWORDt”, then press ENTER.
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Page 34: Speaker Settings
x SIZE Speaker settings When you do not connect center, surround speakers or sub woofer, or you move the — SPEAKER SETUP surround speakers, set the parameters for CENTER, SURROUND and SUBWOOFER. To obtain the best possible surround sound, set Since the front speakers setting is fixed, you the speakers you have connected and their cannot change them. -
Page 35: Speaker Setup
1.6m Press M or m repeatedly to select “ON”, then press ENTER. For MHC-RV999D, you will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display For MHC-RV888D, you will hear the test when you move the speakers. -
Page 36: Speaker Setup
“LEVEL”, “BALANCE” or “LFE”, then You can vary the balance of the left and right press ENTER. speakers as follows. For MHC-RV999D/ RV888D, be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” Press M or m repeatedly to adjust the for easy adjustment. -
Page 37: Tuner
Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to select the desired preset number. Tuner Press ENTER. Presetting radio stations “COMPLETE” appears. Repeat steps 2 through 7 to store other You can preset up to 20 FM stations and 10 AM stations. stations. -
Page 38: Listening To The Radio
To improve tuner reception Listening to the radio When tuner reception is poor, set DVD player power off by DVD power manage function. You can listen to a radio station either by DVD power is factory set to on. selecting a preset station, or by manually tuning Use buttons on the unit for the operation. -
Page 39: Manual Tuning
Listening to non-preset radio station — Manual Tuning Press FUNCTION + or – repeatedly (or TUNER/BAND on the unit) to switch the function to TUNER. Press BAND (or TUNER/BAND on the unit) repeatedly to select “FM” or “AM”. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO”... -
Page 40: Tape - Play
Playing a tape Tape – Play You can use TYPE I (normal) tape. Loading a tape Load a tape. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select “g” to play one side. Select “j” Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select play both sides. -
Page 41: Tape - Recording
Searching for the beginning of the current or the next track Tape – Recording (AMS)* Recording your favorite To go forward CD tracks on a tape Press > (or turn l L on the unit clockwise) during playback when N lights. —... -
Page 42: Recording On A Tape Manually
To record a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 by Recording on a tape specifying track order manually You can record only your favorite tracks using Program Play. Between steps 4 and 5, perform — Manual Recording steps 2 to 6 of “Creating your own program” (page 20). -
Page 43: Sound Adjustment
To stop recording Press x. Sound Adjustment Notes Adjusting the sound • You cannot listen to other sources while recording. • When you press REC PAUSE/START in step 5, the surround effect may automatically change (see You can reinforce the bass and create a more “Selecting the surround effect”... -
Page 44: Using The Sub Woofer
Using the sub woofer Male vocal tunes and voice containing bass sounds are most suitable for adjustment. (MHC-RV999D only) Turn the volume for front speakers to the same level as usual. You can use the sound of the sub woofer to suit the sound source. -
Page 45: Selecting The Surround Effect
Notes Each time you press the button, the display • For MHC-RV999D/RV888D, if “NONE” is selected changes cyclically as follows: in surround speaker setup, no sound will be output x For MHC-RV999D/RV888D from the surround speakers even if “LINK” or When the headphones are not connected “LINK SURR”... -
Page 46: Adjusting The Graphic Equalizer And Storing
Adjusting the graphic Enhancing video game equalizer and storing sound — Game Sync You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the levels of specific frequency ranges, then You need to connect a video game machine (see store up to three personal files (P FILE) in the “Hooking up optional components”... -
Page 47: Singing Along: Karaoke
Other operations Singing along: Karaoke Do this Use VIDEO Turn on your TV and switch it to CDs or DVDs the appropriate video input. Cancel karaoke Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and You can sing along by turning down the singer’s mode disconnect the microphone from voice. -
Page 48: Mixing And Recording Sounds
Tips Mixing and recording sounds • If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move the microphone away from the speakers or change the You can “mix” sounds by playing one of the direction of the microphone. components and singing or speaking into a •... -
Page 49: Timer
Waking up to music Timer — Play Timer Falling asleep to music You can wake up to music at a preset time. Make — Sleep Timer sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the clock” on page 12). You can set the system to turn off after a certain Use buttons on the remote for the operation. -
Page 50: Timer Recording Radio Programs
Press ?/1 to turn off the system. Timer recording radio Other operations programs Do this Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER — Rec Timer SELECT. Press repeatedly You can record a preset radio station from a until “PLAY SELECT” specified time. appears, then press ENTER. -
Page 51: Display
Other operations Do this Display Check the setting Press CLOCK/TIMER Turning off the display SELECT. Press repeatedly until “REC SELECT” — Power Saving Mode appears, then press ENTER. The demonstration display (display window and Change the setting Start over from step 1. buttons lighting and flashing even when the Cancel the timer Press CLOCK/TIMER... -
Page 52: Changing The Power Illuminator
Changing the Power Viewing information illuminator about the disc in the display Press ILLUMINATION on the unit. Each time you press the button, the power You can check the playing time and remaining illuminator changes cyclically as follows: time of the current track or that of the disc. PATTERN 1 t PATTERN 2 t When a DVD/CD-TEXT disc or a disc with PATTERN 3 t PATTERN OFF (No display) - Page 53 x When playing an MP3 x When a VIDEO CD/CD/MP3 is in Program Play mode Elapsed playing time of the current track t The last track number of the program t The Remaining time of the current track t Track 1)5) program step number t Track title t Clock...
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Page 54: Viewing Information About The Disc In The On-Screen Display
x When playing a CD/VIDEO CD without Viewing information PBC function • T **:** about the disc in the on- Elapsed playing time of the current track screen display • T–**:** Remaining time of the current track • D **:** You can check the playing time and remaining Elapsed playing time of the current disc time of the current title, chapter or track. -
Page 55: Checking The Date Information
Checking the date information You can check the date information during play when the Exif* tag is recorded in the JPEG image data. Press DVD DISPLAY during play. The Control Menu appears. Date information 1:MOUNTAIN JPEG FAMILY 1 ( 2 0 ) BIRTHDAY 1 / 1 / 2004 * “Exchangeable Image File Format”... -
Page 56: Optional Components
Optional Components Hooking up optional components To enhance your system, you can connect optional components. Refer to the operating instructions provided with each component. VCR or satellite tuner, etc. Amplifier TV or projector From the audio output To the digital input To the component video input jack of the connected jack of the digital... - Page 57 You cannot output S video using GAME INPUT the component from this system. VIDEO jack. E SUB WOOFER OUT jack For MHC-RV999D, use the supplied audio cord to connect the sub woofer (page 8). For MHC-RV888D/RV777D, use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect an optional sub woofer* to this jack.
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Page 58: Listening To Audio From A Connected Component
Listening to audio from a Enjoying the 5.1 channel connected component sound with the optional amplifier Use buttons on the unit for the operation. (MHC-RV777D only) Connect audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on Connect a digital optical cord. page 56. -
Page 59: (Mhc-Rv777D Only) Recording Audio From A Connected Component
Recording audio from a Recording on a connected connected component component Connect audio cords. Making an analog recording See “Hooking up optional components” on page 56. Connect audio cords. See “Hooking up optional components” on Start recording manually. page 56. See “Recording on a tape manually”... -
Page 60: Troubleshooting
If the problem persists after doing all of the • Redo the following: above, consult your nearest Sony dealer. – “Setting the clock” (page 12) – “Presetting radio stations” (page 37) – “Falling asleep to music” and “Waking up to When the ?/1 indicator flashes music”... - Page 61 “SAT” (see “Listening to audio from a The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” connected component” on page 58). appears. • Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Speakers The disc tray does not close.
- Page 62 Disc access takes a long time. MP3 audio track cannot be played back. • Set “DVD PWR ON” by DVD power manage • Recording was not performed according to the function (page 38). ISO9660 level 1 or level 2 format, or Joliet in the expansion format.
- Page 63 Picture The album title, track title and ID3 tag do not appear correctly. There is no picture. • Use a disc that conforms with ISO9660 level 1, • Press DVD. level 2, or Joliet in the expansion format. • Check that the system is connected securely. •...
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Page 64: Tape Deck
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Try turning off surrounding electrical equipment. • Set “DVD PWR OFF” by DVD power manage function (page 38). -
Page 65: Messages
If the system still does not Messages operate properly after performing the above measures, reset the One of the following messages may appear or system as follows: flash in the display during operation. Use buttons on the unit for the operation. DVD/VIDEO CD/CD/MP3/JPEG Disconnect the power cord. -
Page 66: Additional Information
• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers on If you have any questions or problems concerning your surfaces that have been specially treated (with wax, system, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. - Page 67 Notes on discs When using a tape longer than 90 minutes • Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the disc from the center out. The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding •...
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Page 68: Specifications
230 – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Use only the supplied Continuous RMS power output (reference) speaker SS-RS999D for 100 + 100 watts MHC-RV999D, SS- (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% RS391 for MHC-RV888D. THD) CENTER SPEAKER (except for MHC-RV777D): Use only the supplied speaker SS-CT391. - Page 69 MHC-RV999D Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Speaker system 3-way, 3-unit, bass-reflex Frequency response 40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), type using Sony TYPE I Speaker units cassette Super Tweeter: 2 cm, dome type Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) Woofer: 13 cm, cone type 0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
- Page 70 FM lead antenna (1) magnetically shielded type Video cable (1) Speaker unit 20 cm, cone type Audio cord Continuous RMS power output (reference) (MHC-RV999D only) (1) 120 watts Speaker pads (6 ohms at 100 Hz, 10% MHC-RV999D (22) THD) MHC-RV888D (10)
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Page 71: Language Code List
Language code list For details, see pages 13, 25 and 26. The language spellings conform to the ISO639: 1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1245 Inupiak 1489 Russian 1028 Abkhazian 1248 Indonesian 1491 Kinyarwanda 1032 Afrikaans 1253 Icelandic... -
Page 72: List Of Items That Can Be Displayed And Selected By Disc Type
List of items that can be displayed and selected by disc type When you press DVD DISPLAY, the following control menu items are displayed. Control Menu items Function DISC Displays the disc name or disc type inserted into the system. Selects the disc to be played. -
Page 73: System Setup Item List
0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB) LEFT SURROUND 0 dB (–6 dB – +6 dB) RIGHT SUBWOOFER 0 dB (MHC-RV999D/ RV888D: –10 dB – +10 dB) LEVEL 3 (MHC-RV777D: LEVEL 3 – 1) BALANCE FRONT – – – (CENTER) -
Page 74: Glossary
SET UP (pages 13, 65) Glossary QUICK RESET Album Section of a music piece on a data CD containing MP3 audio tracks or JPEG image The default setting varies, depending on the country files. model. Except for Latin American model Auto Pause Except for MHC-RV777D An automatical pauses according to the signal... - Page 75 Music mode File Section of a picture on a data CD containing The Music mode is for use with any stereo music JPEG image files. recordings, and provides a wide and deep sound space. Film based software, Video based software Dolby Surround Pro Logic DVDs can be classified as Film based or Video As one method of decoding Dolby Surround,...
- Page 76 Parental Control Region Code A function of the DVD to limit playback of the This system is used to protect copyrights. A disc by the age of the users according to the region number is allocated on each DVD system limitation level in each country/region.
- Page 77 VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards for digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures.
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Page 78: List Of Button Locations And Reference Pages
List of button locations and reference pages How to use this page Illustration number Use this page to find the location of buttons and other TAPE A/B eg ( 40, 41, 42, 48 parts of the system that are mentioned in the text. Name of button/part Reference page Main unit... - Page 79 Sub woofer (MHC-RV999D only) ALPHABETICAL ORDER CUT OFF FREQ control 5 (44) INPUT jack 3 (8) LEVEL control 2 (44) PHASE selector 4 (44) POWER 1 (44) SPEAKER jacks* 6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR 7 (44) * Do not use SPEAKER jacks.
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Page 80: Remote Control
VOLUME +/– 8 (36, 49) ENTER wj (12, 13, 16, 18, 19, 21, 23, 25, 28, 30, 34, 37, 49, 50, – – – – – – > > – – – – – – – – Sony Corporation Printed in China...