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4-236-762-12(1)
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. Serial No.
MHC-DP1000D
MHC-DP900D
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE WARNING U.S.A. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 This symbol is intended to alert the user to LASER product. The the presence of uninsulated “dangerous CLASS 1 LASER voltage” within the product’
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NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN CANADA CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of th
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Table of Contents This system can play the following discs ..... 6 DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Playing discs: Parts Identification Loading a disc ..................................... 23 Main unit ............................................... 7 Playing a disc Remote control ...................................... 8 — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ Slow-motion Play/Freeze Frame ... 23 digipad operations ................................. 9 Playing DVDs using the menu ............ 25 Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC fun
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Tuner Hooking Up the Optional Components Presetting radio stations ....................... 40 Connecting audio components ............ 52 Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning ........................... 40 Using the Radio Data System Additional Information (RDS)** ........................................ 41 Precautions .......................................... 53 Troubleshooting................................... 54 Tape Specifications ...................................... 59 Loading a tape
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Note on playback operations of This system can play the DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and following discs VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc DVD VIDEOs Audio CDs VIDEO CDs contents the software producers designed, some Disc playback features may not be available. Also, logo refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Contents Audio + Audio Audio + Note on PBC (Playback
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Parts Identification Parts Identification The items are arranged in alphabetical order. Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details. Main unit 12345 e; 6 7 wl 8 wk 9 wj q; eaesedefegehej wh qa wg qs wf rl ek rk el qd rj r; qf rh ra qg wd qh ws rgrfrdrs qj wa qk w; ql 2CH/MULTI rs (24, 46) GAME wg (52) SPECTRUM (North American and European models only) es CD SYNC HI-DUB qj (43, 44) GAME MODE rh (47) (49) CLOCK/TIMER SET ed (15, 45, GROOVE rf (46) TAPE A/B wk (42, 43) 51) IR recept
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Remote control 12345 ta 6 t; rl 7 rk rj rh 8 rg 9 rf q; qa qs rd rs qd ra qf O nN x r; qg el qh . > m M X qj ek qk c C t T ej ql eh w; eg wa ws ef ed wd es wf wg ea v bB e; wh V wl wj wk 2CH/MULTI qa (24, 46) MOVIE MODE wg (47) BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS AMP MENU es (14, 49) MUSIC MODE ea (47) ANGLE eg (35) NEXT el (24, 25) @/1 (power) 5 AUDIO ws (32) Numeric buttons 8 (26) nN (play), SELECT qf CLEAR rs (21, 27, 28, 34) P FILE ed (48) X (pause) qg CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2 PREV r; (24, 25) x (stop) qj (45,
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Parts Identification digipad operations This model is equipped with an unique digipad multi controlling device. You can control various operations with this digipad. DVD (When OSD does not appear in the screen), TUNER, TAPE A/B functions Basic operation DVD, TUNER, TAPE A/B Tap once nN (Start playback)* Tap twice x (Stop playback) * When you tap the digipad while playing a DVD/VIDEO CD/CD, playback pauses. Tap again to resume playback. Slide from the left to the right > (AMS +, preset +)** Slide
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R L + + – L R + – Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to 8 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. AM loop antenna FM antenna Rear speaker* Rear speaker* (Right) Center speaker* (Left) 2 3 2 5 6 4 2 3 3 1 1 1 7 Front speaker Front speaker (Right) (Left) * MHC-DP1000D only. 1 Connect the front speakers. 2 Connect the rear speakers. (MHC-DP1000D only) Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT Connect the sp
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Getting Started R L + + – FM75 AM FM75 COAXIAL AM VIDEO OUT 3 Connect the center speaker. 5 Connect the video input jack of your TV (MHC-DP1000D only) to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video cable. Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks. Insert only the stripped portion. Gray/Solid (3) When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system. Black/Stripe (#) Tip 4 Connect the FM/AM antennas. For even higher quality video images, you
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Hooking up the system (continued) Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote 8 (Except for Pan American and European models) Set the color system according to your TV. ] The color system is factory set to NTSC for } } region code 3 models, and PAL for other ] region code models. Each time you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as follows: Operating a Sony TV NTSC y PAL You can use the following buttons on the Use the buttons on the unit. remote to operate a Sony TV.
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Getting Started Setting the center speaker Setting up your speakers Place the center speaker at about the for Dolby Pro Logic same height as the front speakers. Align the center speaker with the front speakers or place (MHC-DP1000D only) it slightly behind the front speakers. 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 For the best possible surroun
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Setting up your speakers for Dolby Specifying the speaker Pro Logic (continued) parameters Specifying the distance of the speakers Use the remote for the operation. Use the remote for the operation. 1 From your listening position, press SPEAKER LEVEL. 1 Press AMP MENU. Adjustable menus and parameters are 2 From your listening position, press v described below. or V repeatedly to select the parameter. 2 Press v or V repeatedly to select the Adjustable parameters are described below. parameter. 3
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Getting Started x LFE Setting the time • LFE : (0 dB) ***** Level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) 1 Turn on the system. channel output. Range: OFF, –20 dB to 0 dB, 1 dB steps 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET. “OFF” cuts the sound of the LFE channel. When you set the time for the first time, However, the low frequency sound of the proceed to step 5. speakers are output from the sub woofer. “–20 dB” to “0 dB” settings allow you to 3 Press . or > repeatedly to select attenuate the LFE signal. “0 dB” outpu
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Saving the power in standby mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the power is off. Each time you press the button, the system switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration t Clock t Power Saving Mode To cancel the Power Saving mode Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration, twice to show the clock display. Tips • ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving Mode. • The timer functions during the Power Saving Mode. Note During the Power Saving Mode, the following functions do not work: – Se
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Setting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Setting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD 5 Press v or V repeatedly to select the setup item from the displayed list, then Using the Setup Display press ENTER. The selected setup item appears. By using the Setup Display, you can make Example: “SCREEN SETUP” various adjustments to items such as picture Selected item and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other SCREEN SETUP things. For details on each Setup Display item, TV TYPE: 1
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x SUBTITLE (DVD only) Using the Setup Display (continued) Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the language from the displayed list.* To turn off the Setup Display When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW”, the Press DVD SET UP or DVD DISPLAY language for the subtitles changes according to repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. the language you selected for the sound track. Tips • If you select “RESET” in step 4, you can reset all of * If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”, the “SETUP”
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Setting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD x SCREEN SAVER Settings for the display Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image — SCREEN SETUP appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a Select settings according to the connected TV. CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver Select “SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display. will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press nN to SCREEN SETUP
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x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only) Custom settings Set a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for — CUSTOM SETUP children. For details, see “Limiting playback by children (Parental Control)” on page 37. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) CUSTOM SETUP Gives the priority to the sound track which PAUSE MODE: AUTO PARENTAL CONTROL contains the highest number of channels when TRACK SELECTION: OFF you play a
