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HOME AUDIO Getting Started SYSTEM Disc/USB Playback USB Transfer Operating Instructions Tuner BLUETOOTH Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-V7D...
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WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 the ventilation opening of the LASER product under IEC 60825- appliance with newspapers, 1:2007.
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Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, License and Trademark Notice 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to ...
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Table of Contents About this manual ....4 USB Transfer Unpacking ......... 7 Transferring music....29 Playable discs/files on Discs/ USB device ........ 7 Tuner Guide to parts and controls..10 Listening to the radio ..... 32 Getting Started BLUETOOTH Hooking up the system About the BLUETOOTH securely ........
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Other Operations Using the Party Chain function ........40 Singing along: Karaoke ..42 Enjoying the Party Light ..43 Using the timers ..... 43 Using optional equipment ..44 Deactivating the buttons on the unit (Child Lock) ....45 Setting the automatic standby function ....
DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in Unpacking DATA DVD format that contains the 1)2) , JPEG , MPEG4 and Xvid Remote control (1) files, and conforms to UDF (Universal R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) Disk Format). FM lead antenna (1) ...
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DATA CD/DATA DVD which has not Notes on CD-R/-RW and been correctly finalized DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW CPRM (Content Protection for In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and Recordable Media) compatible DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot be DVD-R/-RW recorded in Copy-Once played back on this system due to programs the recording quality or physical ...
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Files transferred by a device such as a BLUETOOTH devices. computer may not be played back in For customers in Latin America: the order in which they were <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> transferred. For customers in Europe and Russia: The playback order may not be <http://www.sony.eu/support>...
Guide to parts and controls Top panel * The button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system. ** Do not look directly at the light emitting part when the Party Light (page 43) is turned Note When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons.
(stop) Front panel Stops playback. Press twice to cancel resume playback. BLUETOOTH Press to select BLUETOOTH function. PAIRING Hold down to activate BLUETOOTH pairing during BLUETOOTH function. BLUETOOTH indicator (page 33) MEGA BASS (page 38) MEGA BASS indicator (page 38) ...
REC TO USB Press GESTURE ON/OFF () to activate the Motion Gesture Transfers music to the optional function. USB device which is connected to The GESTURE CONTROL lights up. (USB) 2 port. Tap on zone 1 or zone 2 repeatedly ...
PARTY LIGHT (page 43) Remote control LIGHT MODE (page 43) PLAY MODE (page 22, 23, 30) REPEAT/FM MODE (page 24, 32) SOUND FIELD buttons (page 38) MUSIC, VIDEO, FOOTBALL Numeric buttons Selects a track, chapter or file. Tunes or presets a radio station.
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MEGA BASS (page 38) FUNCTION +/– Selects a function. SEARCH (page 19, 20, 23) SHIFT Hold down to activate the buttons printed in pink. +/– Adjusts the volume. / (rewind/fast forward) (page 20, 34) (page 20) Watches the Slow-motion Play. TUNING+/–...
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Video cord (not supplied) Audio cord (not supplied) Extend the FM wire antenna horizontally To the wall outlet VIDEO OUT jack Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function Use a video cord (not supplied) to (page 40).
Antenna Turn on your TV and select the Find a location and an orientation that video input. provide good reception when you set Press to turn on the system. up the antenna. Keep the antenna away from the AC Press FUNCTION +/–...
Changing the color Changing the display system mode (Except for Latin American, European, and Russian models) Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned off. Set the color system to PAL or NTSC depending on the color system of your Demonstration The demonstration is turned on.
For USB function: Disc/USB Playback Connect a USB device to the (USB) 1 or (USB) 2 port. Basic playback USB device Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD/CD”, “USB 1”, or “USB 2”. You can also use the buttons on the unit.
To select USB memory To play from a specific image file (slide show) You can select which memory to use as a playback source or transfer Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to destination if the USB device has an select [PHOTO]. internal memory and a memory card.
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Press Searching a specific title/ or during Locate a point chapter/scene/track/index quickly in fast playback. Each time you forward or fast press the button, the reverse (Lock playback speed changes. Search) , then press Watch frame by Press SEARCH repeatedly during frame (Slow- Each time you press playback to select the search...
SUPER VIDEO CD Changing the angles [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of audio track 1. [1:1/L]/[1:2/R]: The monaural sound of the left or right channel of audio Press ANGLE repeatedly during track 1. playback to select the angle you ...
Multi-disc resume play Playing in random order (Shuffle Play) This system can store playback resume points for up to 6 discs and resumes When playback is stopped, press playback when you insert the same PLAY MODE repeatedly. disc again. If you store a playback ...
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Press to start Program Play. Creating your own Program List is displayed on the TV program (Program Play) screen. When the Program Play ends, you can restart the same program by pressing . You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be To delete a programmed step played back.
Playing repeatedly Restricting playback of (Repeat Play) the disc (Parental Control) Press REPEAT repeatedly. Depending on the type of disc or file, You can restrict playback of DVD some settings may not be available. VIDEOs according to a predetermined [OFF]: does not play back repeatedly.
Playback information To turn off the PARENTAL Playing time, remaining time and CONTROL function date information Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in step 8. Bit rate To play back a disc for which File type PARENTAL CONTROL is set ...
Press repeatedly to select Information in the display the setting you want, then press panel The setting is selected and setup is Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the completed. system is on. You can view the information as To exit the menu follows: Press SETUP.
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For details, see “Changing the color Setting the TV screen – system” (page 17). [VIDEO SETUP] [BLACK LEVEL] (For Latin American models only) [TV TYPE] Selects the black level (setup level) for the video signals output from the VIDEO OUT jack. [16:9]: Selects this when you connect a [ON]: Sets the black level of the output wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide...
[DOLBY SURROUND]: Outputs multi- Setting the audio channel audio into a 2-channel options – [AUDIO surround signal. SETUP] Setting the system – [AUDIO DRC] [SYSTEM SETUP] (Dynamic Range Compression) [SCREEN SAVER] Useful for watching movies at low Prevents damage on the TV. Press any volume late at night.
128 KBPS: encoded MP3 tracks USB Transfer have smaller file size and lower audio quality. 256 KBPS: encoded MP3 tracks Transferring music have bigger file size but higher audio quality. You can transfer music from a sound To exit OPTIONS menu, press source to a USB device connected to OPTIONS.
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For Synchronized Transfer and For Synchronized Transfer and REC1 Transfer: REC1 Transfer: (For disc) Press ENTER. Press FUNCTION, then turn the The transfer starts when “DO NOT MULTI CONTROL knob to select REMOVE” appears in the display “DVD/CD”, then press ENTER. If the panel.
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Analog Transfer If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device Source Folder name File name with the same name, a sequential “TUFM0001”* “TRACK001”* number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file.
Notes Tuner A folder that contains non-MP3/WMA/ AAC format audio files or sub folders Listening to the radio cannot be erased. You cannot erase audio files or folders when Shuffle Play or Program Play has Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to been selected.
Presetting radio stations BLUETOOTH You can store up to 20 FM stations as About the BLUETOOTH your favorite stations. wireless technology Tune to the station you want. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a Press DVD/TUNER MENU. short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication Press repeatedly to select between digital devices.
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, , , instructions of your BLUETOOTH / and /. device. Check the following before playing Select “MHC-V7D” on the device’s music: display. The BLUETOOTH function of the Perform this step within 5 minutes, BLUETOOTH device is turned on.
Press to start playback. Hold down ENTER and – for about 3 seconds. Depending on the BLUETOOTH “BT HIST CLEAR” appears in the device, you may have to press twice. display panel and all the pairing you may need to start playing an information is erased.
If your NFC-compatible smartphone is Setting the BLUETOOTH having an older OS version than Android 4.1.x, download and start the audio codecs “NFC Easy Connect” application. “NFC Easy Connect” is a free application for Android smartphone that can be You can receive data in AAC or SBC obtained from Google Play.
Press repeatedly to select Using “SongPal” via the setting. BLUETOOTH ON: The system turns on automatically when you establish a BLUETOOTH connection from a About App BLUETOOTH device. A dedicated App for this model is OFF: Turns off this function. available on both Google Play and App To exit the options menu, press Store.
Press FOOTBALL repeatedly while Sound Adjustment watching a football match broadcast. ON NARRATION: You can enjoy an Adjusting the sound immersive feeling of being in a football stadium through enhanced stadium cheers. Do this OFF NARRATION: You can enjoy a Reinforce the Press MEGA BASS on the more immersive feeling of being in a...
Repeat step 3 to adjust the level of For DJ mode: other frequency bands and Swipe your hand over the GESTURE surround effect. CONTROL. To exit the options menu, press DJ Effect Swipe in this OPTIONS. direction FLANGER: (zone 2 to To select the custom equalizer Creates a deep flanging zone 1)
Notes Other Operations The DJ EFFECT is canceled automatically when you: Using the Party Chain turn off the system change the function function change the tuner band activate or deactivate the PARTY You can connect multiple audio CHAIN function ...
The last system must be connected Adjust the volume on each to the first system. system. Any system can become a Party Host. You can select a new Party Host Activate the Party Chain function when Party Chain function is on the system which you want it activated.
Notes Connect an optional microphone to MIC 1 or MIC 2 jack on the unit. You can only select another system as the new Party Host after all the systems Connect another optional have completed the Party Chain microphone if you want to sing in function.
Notes Changing the key (Key Do not look directly at the light emitting Control) part when the Party Light is turned on. If the illumination brightness is glaring, Press KEY CONTROL / to suit your switch on the room lights or turn off the vocal range in Karaoke Mode.
Use the same procedure as in step Sleep Timer 4 to set the time to stop playback or transfer. The system turns off automatically after the preset time. Press repeatedly to select Press SLEEP repeatedly. the sound source you want, then press To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly to select “OFF”.
You can only operate the system using For customers in Latin America: the buttons on the remote control. <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> To cancel, hold down on the unit for For customers in Europe and Russia: more than 5 seconds until “CHILD LOCK <http://www.sony.eu/support>...
(mains lead) again and of noise. turn on the system. If the issue Connect the system to a different persists, consult your nearest Sony wall outlet. dealer. Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the AC power cord General (mains lead).
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Replace the batteries (R03/size AAA). panel. Move the unit away from the Consult your nearest Sony dealer or fluorescent light. local authorized Sony service facility. There is acoustic feedback. The disc tray does not close. Reduce the volume.
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You cannot perform some functions Turn off the system and remove the such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow- USB device. If the USB device has a motion Play, Repeat Play, Shuffle power switch, turn the USB device off Play, or Program Play. and on again after removing it from ...
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USB device. If played back. this display pattern persists, contact * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, your nearest Sony dealer. but some USB devices may not support Erroneous display. all of these FAT. For details, refer the operating instructions of each USB ...
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Picture The language for the sound track cannot be changed. Multilingual tracks are not recorded There is no picture. on the DVD VIDEO being played back. Check that the system is connected The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing securely.
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The BLUETOOTH device cannot Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device. detect the unit, or “BT OFF” appears in the display panel. The sound from “Voice Playback” in Set the BLUETOOTH signal to “BT ON” “Fiestable” application does not (page 37).
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Press SETUP. diagnosis function. Contact your nearest Press repeatedly to select Sony dealer or local [SYSTEM SETUP], then press authorized Sony service facility and give the Press repeatedly to select 5-character service [RESET], then press number.
FOLDER FULL OVER CURRENT You cannot transfer onto the USB An over current from the (USB) port device because the number of folder was detected. has reached its maximum. PROTECT FULL The USB device is write-protected. You tried to program more than 25 PUSH STOP steps.
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Unplug the AC power cord (mains Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume lead). because the cabinet may have become Notes on discs hot. Before playing, wipe the disc with a Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
BLUETOOTH Mid L/R: 120 mm cone type technology. Woofer: 250 mm cone type Sony cannot be held liable in any way for Inputs damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during AUDIO IN 1/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R...
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Outputs Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration: Continuous AUDIO OUT/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 W Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm * This output is the value VIDEO OUT measurement at a distance of Max. output level 1 Vp-p, 200 mm from the objective lens unbalanced, Sync.
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General Power requirements AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption 220 W Power consumption (at the Power Saving mode) 0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to “OFF”) 4 W (When “BT STBY” is set to “ON”) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) 340 mm ×...
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353...
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Parental Control area code list Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area 2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain 2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden 2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland 2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379...