Sony MHC-EC909iP - Manual (Page 2)

MHC-EC909iP/EC709iP.GB.4-165-352-11(1)
Playing the iPod/iPhone
1 Select the iPod function.
Press FUNCTION +/  or FUNCTION  on the
unit repeatedly (or iPod & iPhone  on the unit).
2 Place the iPod/iPhone.
3 Start playback.
Press  (or  on the unit) .
To control the iPod/iPhone
You can control your iPod/iPhone with the following
buttons on the remote or unit.
To
Press
Pause playback  (pause) (or  (play/pause)
on the unit)  or  (stop) .
Scroll up/down the
iPod menus
 / . You can scroll up or
down the iPod menus much like
the Click Wheel operations of
the iPod or the drag up-or-down
operations of the iPod touch/
iPhone.
Select a track
or chapter of
audiobook/podcast
(go back) / (go
forward) . To fast-forward
or fast-rewind, hold down the
button.
Choose the selected
item
 / (enter) . You can
choose the selected item much
like the center button on the iPod
or the touch operation of the
iPod touch/iPhone.
Find a point in a
track or chapter of
audiobook/podcast
Hold down  (rewind) /
 (fast forward)  during
playback, and release the button
at the desired point.
Return to the
previous menu or
select a menu
 /TOOL MENU /
(RETURN) . You can return
to the previous menu or select
a menu much like the Menu
button on the iPod or the touch
operation of the iPod touch/
iPhone.
To use the system as a battery charger
You can use the system as a battery charger for the iPod/
iPhone when the system is on.
The charging begins when the iPod/iPhone is placed on
the iPod/iPhone connector. The charging status appears
in the iPod/iPhone display. For details, see the user’s
guide of your iPod/iPhone.
To stop charging the iPod/iPhone
Remove the iPod/iPhone. Turning off the system also
stops charging the iPod/iPhone.
Notes
 When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, handle the iPod/iPhone
in the same angle as that of the iPod/iPhone connector on the unit
and do not twist or sway the iPod/iPhone to prevent connector
damage.
 Do not carry the unit with an iPod/iPhone set on the connector.
Doing so may cause a malfunction.
 When placing or removing the iPod/iPhone, brace the unit with one
hand and take care not to press the controls of the iPod/iPhone by
mistake.
 Before disconnecting the iPod/iPhone, pause playback.
 Hold down  /  to fast-forward (fast-rewind) while
playing video if  /  does not function.
 When the iPhone is connected to the system and you receive a call
during playback, playback will pause and you can take an incoming
call.
 To change the volume level, use VOLUME +/ (or VOLUME
control on the unit) . The volume level does not change even if
adjusted on the iPod/iPhone.
 This system is designed for iPod/iPhone only. You cannot connect
any other portable audio players.
 To use an iPod/iPhone, refer to the user’s guide of your iPod/iPhone.
 Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to
iPod/iPhone is lost or damaged when using an iPod/iPhone with this
unit.
Creating your own program
(Program Play)
Use buttons on the remote to create your own program.
1 Select the CD function.
Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly.
2 Select the play mode.
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM”
appears while the player is stopped.
3 Select the desired track or file number.
Press  /  repeatedly until the desired
track or file number appears.
When programming MP3 files, press + / 
repeatedly to select the desired folder, and then select
the desired file.
Selected track or file number
Total playing time of the
selected track or file
4 Program the selected track or file.
Press  to enter the selected track or file.
5 Repeat steps 3 through 4 to program additional
tracks or files, up to a total of 25 tracks or files.
6 To play your program of tracks or files, press  .
The program remains available until you open the CD
compartment. To play the same program again, select
the CD function, and then press  .
To cancel Program Play
Press PLAY MODE  repeatedly until “PGM”
disappears while the player is stopped.
To delete the last track or file of the program
Press CLEAR  while the player is stopped.
To view program information, such as total
track number of the program
Press DISPLAY  repeatedly.
Using optional audio components
1 Prepare the sound source.
Connect additional audio component to the PC IN
jack  on the unit using an audio analog cord (not
supplied).
2 Turn down the volume.
Press VOLUME  (or turn the VOLUME control on
the unit) .
3 Select the PC function.
Press FUNCTION +/  (or FUNCTION  on the
unit) repeatedly.
4 Start playback.
Start playback of the connected component.
5 Adjust the volume.
Press VOLUME +/ (or turn the VOLUME control
on the unit) .
Adjusting the sound
To Press
Generate a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
DSGX  on the unit.
Set the sound effect EQ .
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-EC909iP only)
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF  on the unit until
“SUBWOOFER” appears. The volume of the subwoofer is
linked to the front speakers.
Changing the display
To Press
Change
information on the
display*
DISPLAY  repeatedly when the
system is turned on.
Change Display
mode (See below.)
DISPLAY  repeatedly when the
system is turned off.
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;
 track or file number during normal play.
 track or file name (“ ”) during normal play.
 artist name (“ ”) during normal play.
 album or folder name (“ ”) during normal play.
 total playing time and total number of tracks on the CD-DA
disc (only when normal play mode is selected and the player is
stopped).
 total number of folders (albums) on the MP3 disc (only when
normal play mode is selected and the player is stopped).
 volume label if it exists on the disc (only when normal play mode
is selected and the player is stopped).
The system offers the following display modes.
Display mode
When the system is off,
Power Saving
Mode 1)
The display is turned off to conserve
power. The timer and clock continue
to operate.
Clock 2) The clock is displayed.
1) You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.
2) The clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after
8 seconds.
Notes on the display information
 Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.
 The following are not displayed;
 total playing time for an MP3 disc.
 remaining playing time for an MP3 file.
 The following are not displayed correctly;
 elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable
bit rate).
 folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660
Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
 The following are displayed;
 remaining playing time for a track.
 ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
single MP3 file).
 up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (˝ $ % ’ ( ) * + , – . / < = >
@ [ \ ] _ ` { | } ! ? ^ ˜).
Using the timers
The system offers two timer functions. If you use both
timers, the Sleep Timer has priority.
Use buttons on the remote to use the timer functions.
Sleep Timer:
You can fall asleep to music. This function works even if
the clock is not set.
Press SLEEP  repeatedly. If you select “AUTO,” the
system automatically turns off after the current disc stops,
or within 100 minutes.
Play Timer:
You can wake up to CD, FM/AM reception, iPod or
iPhone at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock.
1 Prepare the sound source.
Prepare the sound source, and then press VOLUME
+/  to adjust the volume.
To start from a specific CD track or audio file, create
your own program.
2 Select the timer set mode.
Press TIMER MENU .
3 Set the play timer.
Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SET,” and
then press .
“ON TIME” appears, and the hour indication flashes.
4 Set the time to start playback.
Press /  repeatedly to set the hour, and then
press . The minute indication flashes. Use the
procedure above to set the minutes.
“OFF TIME” appears and the hour indication flashes
in the display.
5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time
to stop playback.
6 Select the sound source.
Press /  repeatedly until the desired sound
source appears, and then press . The display
shows the timer settings.
7 Turn off the system.
Press  .
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time.
If the system is on at the preset time, the Play Timer
will not play.
Do not operate the system from the time the system
turns on until the playback starts.
To check the setting
1
Press TIMER MENU .
“SELECT” flashes in the display.
2 Press .
3 Press /  repeatedly to select “PLAY SEL,” and
then press .
To cancel the timer
Repeat the same procedure as above until “OFF” appears
in step 3, and then press .
To change the setting
Start over from step 1.
Notes for the iPod/iPhone user
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is not playing when using the Play
Timer.
 The Play Timer may not be activated depending on the status of the
connected iPod/iPhone.
Tip
The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not cancelled
manually.
iPod/iPhone
The remote does not function.
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
 Update your iPod/iPhone with the latest software
before using with this system.
There is no sound.
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is playing music.
 Adjust the volume.
The sound is distorted.
 Turn down the volume.
 Set the “EQ” setting of the iPod/iPhone to “Off” or
“Flat.”
The iPod/iPhone cannot be charged.
 Make sure the iPod/iPhone is connected securely.
 Make sure the system is turned on. The iPod/iPhone is
charged only when the system is on.
“OVER CURRENT” appears.
 A problem has been detected with the level of electrical
current from the iPod/iPhone connector. Turn off the
system and remove the iPod/iPhone from the iPod/
iPhone connector. Make sure there is no problem with
the iPod/iPhone. If this display pattern persists, contact
your nearest Sony dealer.
The ring volume of the iPhone does not
change.
 Adjust the ring volume on the iPhone.
To change the AM tuning interval
The AM tuning interval is factory-preset to 9 kHz or
10 kHz.
Use buttons on the unit to change the AM tuning
interval.
1 Tune in any AM station, and then turn off the
system.
2 Press DISPLAY  to display the clock.
3 While holding down TUNING + , press  .
All the AM preset stations are erased.
To reset the interval to the factory preset, repeat the
procedure.
To improve tuner reception
Turn off iPod/iPhone/CD player power by using the
system’s power management function. By default, iPod/
iPhone/CD player power is turned on.
1 Press FUNCTION +/  repeatedly (or CD  on
the unit) to select the CD function.
2 Press   to turn off the system.
3 After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press DISPLAY 
to display the clock and then press   while
holding down  .
“iPod/CD PWR OFF” appears. With iPod/iPhone/CD
player power turned off, access time is increased.
In addition, when the TUNER function is selected,
power is not supplied to the iPod/iPhone, so it is not
recognized and charged even if connected. To turn on
iPod/iPhone/CD player power, repeat the procedure
until “iPod/CD PWR ON” appears.
To reset the system to factory settings
If the system still does not operate properly, reset the
system to factory settings.
Use buttons on the unit to reset the unit to its factory
default settings.
1 Disconnect and reconnect the power cord, and then
turn on the system.
2 Press  , CD , and   at the same time.
All user-configured settings, such as preset radio
stations, timer, and the clock, are deleted.
When carrying this system
1 Remove a disc to protect the CD mechanism.
2 Press   on the unit to turn off the system and
confirm that “STANDBY” stops flashing.
3 Unplug the power cord.
Messages
COMPLETE : The preset operation ended normally.
FULL : You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files
(steps).
NO DISC : There is no disc in the player, or you have
loaded a disc that cannot be played.
NO STEP : All of the programmed tracks have been
erased.
OVER : You have reached the end of the disc while
pressing   during playback or pause.
PROTECT : The ventilation holes may be blocked. See “If
“PROTECT” appears on the display” to check what to
do if this message appears.
PUSH SELECT : You tried to set the clock or timer during
timer operation.
PUSH STOP : You pressed PLAY MODE  during
playback.
READING : The system is reading information of the
disc. Some buttons are not available.
TIME NG : The Play Timer start and end times are set to
the same time.
Precautions
Discs that this system CAN play
 Audio CD
 CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files)
Discs that this system CANNOT play
 CD-ROM
 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD
format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level
1/Level 2, Joliet
 CD-R/CD-RW recorded in multisession that have not
ended by “closing the session”
 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality, CD-R/
CD-RW that have scratches or are dirty, or CD-R/CD-
RW recorded with an incompatible recording device
 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly
 Discs containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer-
3 (MP3) files
 Discs of non-standard shape (for example, heart,
square, star)
 Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or sticker attached
to them
 Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue
extends beyond the seal
 Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky
when touched
Notes on discs
 Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from
the center out to the edge.
 Do not clean discs with solvents, such as benzine,
thinner, or commercially available cleaners or anti-
static spray intended for vinyl LPs.
 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources
such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in
direct sunlight.
On safety
 Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead)
from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used
for an extended period of time. When unplugging the
unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself.
 Should any solid object or liquid get into the system,
unplug the system, and have it checked by qualified
personnel before operating it again.
 AC power cord must be changed only at a qualified
service shop.
On placement
 Do not place the system in an inclined position or in
locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or
humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to
vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light.
 Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on
surfaces that have been specially treated (for example,
with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the
surface may result.
 If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm
location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture
may condense on the lens inside the CD player, and
cause the system to malfunction. In this situation,
remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for
about an hour until the moisture evaporates.
On heat buildup
 Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal
and is not cause for alarm.
 Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used
continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may
have become hot.
 Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.
On the speaker system
This speaker system is not magnetically shielded, and
the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically
distorted. In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30
minutes, and turn it back on.
If there is no improvement, move the speakers far away
from the TV.
Cleaning the cabinet
Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened
with a mild detergent solution. Do not use any type
of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
Specifications
Main unit
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:
(The United States model only)
Front Speaker
With 12 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 70 watts
per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic
distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output.
Amplifier section
The following measured at AC 120 V, 60 Hz
(North American model)
The following measured at AC 240 V, 50/60 Hz
(Australian model)
MHC-EC909iP
North American model:
Front Speaker
RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
Subwoofer
RMS output power (reference): 180 W (at 12 Ω, 80 Hz)
Australian model:
Front Speaker
Power output (rated):
85 W + 85 W (at 12 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD)
RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
Subwoofer
RMS output power (reference):
180 W (at 12 Ω, 80 Hz)
MHC-EC709iP
North American model:
RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
Australian model:
Power output (rated):
85 W + 85 W (at 12 Ω, 1 kHz, 1% THD) RMS output power (reference):
180 W + 180 W (per channel at 12 Ω, 1 kHz)
Inputs
PC IN (stereo mini jack): Sensitivity 800 mV, impedance 22 kilohms
Outputs
SPEAKERS: Impedance 12 Ω
SUBWOOFER (MHC-EC909iP only): Impedance 12 Ω
CD player section
System: Compact disc and digital audio system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6µW
* This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the
objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7mm aperture.
Frequency response: 20 Hz  20 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: More than 90 dB
Dynamic range: More than 88 dB
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
AM loop antenna
FM tuner section:
Tuning range
North American model: 87.5 MHz  108.0 MHz (100 kHz step)
Australian model: 87.5 MHz  108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 225 kHz
AM tuner section: Tuning range
North American model:
530 kHz  1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
531 kHz  1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
Australian model:
531 kHz  1,710 kHz (9 kHz step)
530 kHz  1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Intermediate frequency: 53 kHz
iPod/iPhone section
Compatible iPod/iPhone models:
iPhone 3GS iPhone 3G iPhone
iPod nano
5th generation
(video camera)
iPod touch
2nd generation
iPod classic
120GB
160GB (2009)
iPod nano
4th generation
(video)
iPod classic
160GB (2007) iPod touch
1st generation
iPod nano
3rd generation
(video) iPod classic
80GB
iPod nano
2nd generation
(aluminum)
iPod
5th generation
(video)
iPod nano
1st generation iPod
4th generation
(color display)
iPod
4th generation
iPod mini
Speaker
Front Speaker (SS-EC709iP)
Speaker system: 2-way 2-driver speaker system, Bass reflex
Speaker unit
Woofer: 160 mm, cone type
Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type
Rated impedance: 12 Ω
Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 221 mm × 306 mm × 215 mm
Mass: Approx. 2.8 kg
Subwoofer (SS-WG909iP) for MHC-EC909iP only
Speaker system: Subwoofer system, Bass reflex
Speaker unit
Subwoofer: 200 mm, cone type
Rated impedance: 12 Ω
Dimensions (W/H/D): Approx. 282 mm × 306 mm × 305 mm
Mass: Approx. 5.5 kg
General
Power requirements:
North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Australian model: AC 230 V  240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
MHC-EC909iP
North American model: 250 W Australian model: 250 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
MHC-EC709iP
North American model: 200 W
Australian model: 200 W
(0.5 W at the Power Saving Mode)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (excl. speakers):
Approx. 200 mm × 306 mm × 389 mm
Mass (excl. speakers):
MHC-EC909iP
Approx. 5.7 kg
MHC-EC709iP
Approx. 5.5 kg
Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), FM
lead/AM loop antenna (1), Speaker pads MHC-EC909iP (12)/MHC-EC709iP
(8)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
 Standby power consumption: 0.5 W
 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed
wiring boards.
Troubleshooting
1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are
correctly and firmly connected.
2 Find your problem in the checklist below, and take
the indicated corrective action.
If the issue persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer.
If “PROTECT” appears on the display
Immediately unplug the power cord, and check if
anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back of
the system after “PROTECT” disappears.
After you have checked the ventilation holes and
found to be all right, reconnect the power cord, and
turn on the system. If the issue persists, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The system does not turn on.
 Is the power cord plugged in?
There is no sound.
 Are you using only the supplied speakers?
 Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the back
of the system?
Sound comes from one channel, or the left and
right volumes are unbalanced.
 Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
 Connect only the supplied speakers.
Severe hum or noise.
 Move the system away from sources of noise.
 Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
 Install a noise filter (available separately) to the power
cord.
The remote does not function.
 Remove any obstacles between the remote and the
remote sensor  on the unit, and position the unit
away from fluorescent lights.
 Point the remote at the system’s sensor.
 Move the remote closer to the system.
CD/MP3 player
The sound skips, or the disc will not play.
 Wipe the disc clean, and replace it.
 Move the system to a location away from vibration (for
example, on top of a stable stand).
 Move the speakers away from the system, or place them
on separate stands. At high volume, speaker vibration
may cause the sound to skip.
Play does not start from the first track.
 Return to Normal Play by pressing PLAY MODE 
repeatedly until both “PGM” and “SHUF” disappear.
Starting playback takes more time than usual.
 The following discs can increase the time it takes to start
playback:
 a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
 a disc recorded in multisession mode.
 a disc that has not been finalized (a disc to which data
can be added).
 a disc that has many folders.
Tuner
Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be
received. (“TUNED” or “ST” flashes on the
display.)
 Connect the antenna properly.
 Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna again.
 Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
 Turn off nearby electrical equipment.