Sony MHC-V71D V71D High Power Audio System with BLUETOOTH® Technology Operating Instructions

Home Audio System
Operating Instructions
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
BLUETOOTH Connection
Gesture Control
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Additional Information
MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, do not
cover the ventilation opening of
the appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance
to dripping or splashing, and do not
place objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the appliance.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the unit from the mains, connect the
unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in
the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine and fire.
The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
Indoor use only.
For product with CE marking
The validity of the CE marking is
restricted to only those countries
where it is legally enforced, mainly in
the countries EEA (European Economic
Area).
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with
this product will increase eye hazard.
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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007.
This marking is located on the rear
exterior.
For customers in Europe
Disposal of waste batteries
and electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in the
European Union and other
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the
product, the battery or on
the packaging indicates
that the product and the
battery shall not be
treated as household
waste. On certain batteries this symbol
might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbol
for lead (Pb) is added if the battery
contains more than 0.004% lead. By
ensuring that these products and
batteries are disposed of correctly, you
will help to prevent potentially
negative consequences for the
environment and human health which
could be caused by inappropriate
waste handling. The recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural
resources. In case of products that for
safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent
connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced
by qualified service staff only. To
ensure that the battery and the
electrical and electronic equipment
will be treated properly, hand over
these products at end-of-life to the
appropriate collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries,
please view the section on how to
remove the battery from the product
safely. Hand the battery over to the
appropriate collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries. For more
detailed information about recycling of
this product or battery, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop
where you purchased the product or
battery.
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.
EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related
to product compliance in Europe
should be sent to the manufacturer’s
authorized representative, Sony
Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe
Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935
Zaventem, Belgium.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that
this equipment is in compliance with
Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
This radio equipment is intended to
be used with the approved version(s)
of software that are indicated in
the EU Declaration of Conformity.
The software loaded on this radio
equipment is verified to comply with
the essential requirements of the
Directive 2014/53/EU.
Software version: _ _ _ _ _ _ _
DVD _ _ _ _
You can check the software version
by pressing OPTIONS, then select
“SYSTEM” – “VERSION” using / and
.
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits
set out in the EMC regulation using
a connection cable shorter than
3 meters.
This Home Audio System is designed
to be used for the following purposes:
•• Playing back music/video sources
on discs or USB devices
•• Transferring music to USB devices
•• Listening to radio stations
•• Listening to TV sound
•• Playing back music sources on
BLUETOOTH devices
•• Enjoying social gatherings with the
Wired Party Chain and Wireless
Party Chain functions
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For customers in Australia and
India
Disposal of old
electrical &
electronic
equipment
(applicable in the
European Union and
other countries with
separate collection
systems)
For customers in the United
Arab Emirates
License and Trademark Notice
••
is a trademark of DVD Format/
Logo Licensing Corporation.
•• “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”,
“DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD”
logos are trademarks.
•• WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo
are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
•• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding
technology and patents licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
•• Windows Media is either a
registered trademark or trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other
countries.
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•• This product is protected by
certain intellectual property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited
without a license from Microsoft or
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
•• This system incorporates Dolby*
Digital.
* Manufactured under license from
Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby
Audio, and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•• This system incorporates HighDefinition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™) technology. The terms
HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing
Administrator, Inc. in the United
States and other countries.
•• “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
•• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
•• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks
owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.
•• The N-Mark is a trademark or
registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.
•• Android is a trademark of Google
LLC.
•• Google Play is a trademark of
Google LLC.
•• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service
mark of Apple Inc., registered in the
U.S. and other countries.
•• Siri is a trademark of Apple Inc.
•• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for
iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod
or iPhone, respectively, and has
been certified by the developer
to meet Apple performance
standards. Apple is not responsible
for the operation of this device
or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note
that the use of this accessory with
iPod or iPhone may affect wireless
performance.
•• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER
THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR
(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN
COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4
VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”)
AND/OR
(ii)DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT
WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM
A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.
About this manual
•• The instructions in this manual
are for models MHC-V81D and
MHC-V71D. In this manual, the
MHC-V81D is used for illustration
purpose unless stated otherwise.
•• This manual mainly explains
operations using the remote
control, but the same operations
can also be performed using the
keys on the touch panel of the unit
having the same or similar names.
•• Icons, such as
, listed at the
top of each explanation indicate
the type of media that can be used
with the function being explained.
•• Some illustrations are presented
as conceptual drawings, and
may be different from the actual
products.
•• The items displayed on the TV
screen may vary depending on
the area.
•• The default setting is underlined.
•• The text enclosed in bracket ([--])
appears on the TV screen, and the
text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears on the display.
NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER
USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA,
L.L.C.
HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM
•• All other trademarks are trademarks
of their respective owners.
•• In this manual, ™ and ® marks are
not specified.
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Table of Contents
About this manual.................. 5
Using play mode................... 28
Unpacking............................... 8
Restricting playback of the
disc (Parental Control)........... 29
Playable discs or files on
discs/USB device.................... 8
Websites for compatible
devices................................... 11
Guide to parts and
controls..................................12
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely..................................17
Deactivating the
demonstration.......................18
Inserting batteries.................18
Installing the side protector
(optional)...............................19
Connecting the TV................ 20
Carrying the unit................... 22
Changing the color
system................................... 22
Performing the quick
setup..................................... 22
Changing the display
mode..................................... 23
Disc/USB Playback
Before using the USB
device.................................... 24
Basic playback...................... 24
Other playback
operations............................. 25
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Viewing information of a
disc and USB device.............. 30
Using the Setup Menu...........31
USB Transfer
Before using the USB
device.................................... 35
Transferring music................ 35
Tuner
Listening to the radio............ 38
BLUETOOTH Connection
About the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology.............. 39
Pairing this system with a
BLUETOOTH device............... 39
Listening to music on a
BLUETOOTH device...............40
Connecting this system with
multiple BLUETOOTH devices
(Multi-device connection).....41
One Touch BLUETOOTH
Connection by NFC............... 42
Setting the BLUETOOTH
audio codecs......................... 43
Setting the BLUETOOTH
standby mode....................... 43
Turning on or off the
BLUETOOTH signal................44
Controlling the system using
a smartphone or tablet
(Sony | Music Center)............44
Listening to music wirelessly
with two systems (Speaker
Add function)........................ 58
Getting frenzied parties with
the “Fiestable” app................ 45
Enjoying hands-free calls.....60
Achieving and sharing a
Party People ranking and
getting bonus features with
Party King.............................. 45
Gesture Control
Enjoying the Gesture
Control..................................46
Using the Gesture Control
during playback.................... 47
Using the Voice Assist
function on smartphone........61
Singing along: Karaoke..........61
Enjoying sound from a
guitar..................................... 63
Playing the drum (Taiko)....... 63
Enjoying music with the
Party Light and Speaker
Light...................................... 65
Using the Sleep Timer........... 65
Creating a party atmosphere
(DJ Effect).............................. 47
Using the Voice Guidance..... 65
Using the Gesture Control
during Karaoke function.......48
Deactivating the touch panel
on the unit (Child Lock).........66
Using optional equipment....66
Adjusting the sound............. 49
Deactivating the touch panel
on the unit for a short time
(Party Lock)...........................66
Selecting the Virtual
Football mode....................... 49
Setting the automatic
standby function.................. 67
Creating your own sound
effect..................................... 49
Updating the software.......... 67
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Using the Control for HDMI
function.................................50
Enjoying wired playback
using multiple systems
(Wired Party Chain
function)............................... 53
Additional Information
Troubleshooting...................68
Precautions........................... 78
Specifications.........................81
Language code list...............84
Enjoying wireless playback
using multiple systems
(Wireless Party Chain
function)............................... 56
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Unpacking
•• This unit (MHC-V81D or
MHC-V71D) (1)
•• Remote control (1)
•• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
•• FM lead antenna (1)
•• AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
•• AC plug adaptor* (1) (supplied only
for certain areas)
* This plug adaptor is not for the use in
Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Use this
plug adaptor in the countries where it
is necessary.
•• Side protector (2) (MHC-V81D only)
•• Screw (2) (MHC-V81D only)
Note
When unpacking the carton, be sure that
two people handle the unit. Dropping the
unit may cause personal injury and/or
property damage.
Playable discs or files
on discs/USB device
Playable discs
•• DVD VIDEO
•• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO
format or video mode
•• DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO
format
•• VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0
discs)
•• Super VCD
•• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO
CD format or super VCD format
•• AUDIO CD
•• CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format
Playable files on discs
•• Music:
MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2
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•• Video:
MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*2*3, Xvid
files (.avi)
Playable files on USB device
•• Music:
MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2, WMA files
(.wma)*2, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/
.3gp)*2, WAV files (.wav)*2
•• Video:
MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*2*3, Xvid
files (.avi)
Note
•• The discs must be in the following
format:
—— CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format
that contains the MP3*1*2, MPEG4*2*3
and Xvid files, and conforms to
ISO 9660*4 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet
(extended format).
—— DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in
DATA DVD format that contains the
MP3*1*2, MPEG4*2*3 and Xvid files,
and conforms to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).
•• The system will attempt to play back
any data with the extensions above,
even if it is not in the supported format.
Playing this data may generate a
loud noise which could damage your
speaker system.
*1 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a
standard format defined by ISO/
MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3
files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3
format.
*2 Files with copyright protection (Digital
Rights Management) cannot be played
back by the system.
*3 MPEG4 files must be recorded in MP4
file format. Supported video codec and
audio codec are as follows:
—— Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile
(AVC is not supported.)
—— Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not
supported.)
*4 A logical format of files and folders
on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO
(International Organization for
Standardization).
Discs/files that cannot be played
back
•• You cannot play back the
following discs
—BDs
—
(Blu-ray Discs)
—CD-ROMs
—
recorded in PHOTO CD
format
—Data
—
part of CD-Extra or Mixed
Mode CDs*
—CD
— Graphics disc
—Super
—
Audio CDs
—DVD
—
Audio
—DATA
—
CD/DATA DVD that is
created in Packet Write format
—DVD-RAM
—
—DATA
—
CD/DATA DVD which has
not been correctly finalized
—CPRM
—
(Content Protection for
Recordable Media) compatible
DVD-R/-RW recorded in CopyOnce programs
—A
— disc that has a non-standard
shape (e.g., heart, square, star)
—A
— disc that has adhesive tape,
paper, or a sticker attached to it
•• You cannot play back the
following files
—The
—
video files which is larger
than 720 (width) × 576 (height)
pixels.
—The
—
video files with a high width
to length ratio.
—A
— WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA
Lossless, or WMA PRO format.
—An
— AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC
Lossless format.
—The
—
AAC files which is encoded
at 96 kHz.
—Files
—
that are encrypted or
protected by passwords.
—Files
—
with DRM (Digital Rights
Management) copyright
protection.
—Some
—
Xvid files that are longer
than 2 hours.
•• The MP3 PRO audio file can be
played back as MP3 file.
•• The system may not play back an
Xvid file when the file has been
combined from two or more Xvid
files.
* Mixed Mode CD: This format records
data on the first track and audio (AUDIO
CD data) on the second and subsequent
tracks of a session.
Notes on CD-R/-RW and
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW
•• In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot
be played back on this system
due to the recording quality or
physical condition of the disc, or
the characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software.
For more information, refer to
the operating instructions of the
recording device.
•• Some playback functions may not
work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs,
even if they have been correctly
finalized. In this case, view the disc
by normal playback.
Notes on discs
•• This product is designed to play
back discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard.
•• DualDisc and some music discs
encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to
the CD standard. Therefore, these
discs may not be compatible with
this product.
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Note on multisession disc
This system can play back
continuous sessions on a disc when
they are recorded in the same
format as the first session. However,
the playback is not guaranteed.
Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO
CD playback operations
Some playback operations for
a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD may
be intentionally restricted by
software producers. Therefore,
some playback features may not
be available. Be sure to read the
operating instructions of the DVD
VIDEO or VIDEO CD.
Notes on playable files
•• Playback may take a longer time
to start when:
—a
— DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB
device is recorded with a
complicated tree structure.
—the
— audio files or video files in
another folder have just been
played back.
•• The system can play back a DATA
CD/DATA DVD or a USB device in
the following conditions:
—up
— to a depth of 8 folders
—up
— to 300 folders
—up
— to 999 files in a disc
—up
— to 2,000 files in a USB device
—up
— to 650 files in a folder
These numbers may vary
depending on the file or folder
configuration.
•• Folders that have no audio files or
video files are skipped.
•• Files transferred by a device such
as a computer may not be played
back in the order in which they
were transferred.
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•• The playback order may not be
applicable depending on the
software used for creating the
audio file or video file.
•• Compatibility with all encoding/
writing software of the supported
formats, recording devices,
and recording media cannot be
guaranteed.
•• Depending on the Xvid file, the
picture may be unclear or the
sound may skip.
Notes about USB devices
•• This system is not guaranteed to
operate with all USB devices.
•• Although there are a variety
of complex functions for USB
devices, the playable contents
of USB devices connected to
the system are music and video
contents only. For details, refer to
the operating instructions of the
USB device.
•• When a USB device is inserted,
the system reads all the files on
the USB device. If there are many
folders or files on the USB device,
it may take a long time to finish
reading the USB device.
•• Do not connect the system and
the USB device through a USB hub.
•• With some connected USB
devices, there may be a delay
before an operation is performed
by this system.
•• The playback order for the system
may differ from the playback order
of the connected USB device.
•• Before using a USB device, make
sure that no virus-ridden files are
on the USB device.
Websites for
compatible devices
Check the websites below for the
latest information about compatible
USB and BLUETOOTH devices.
For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>
For customers in Europe and
Russia:
<http://www.sony.eu/support>
For customers in other countries/
regions:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/
support>
Compatible iPhone/iPod models
The compatible iPhone/iPod models
are as follows. Update your iPhone/
iPod with the latest software before
using with the system.
BLUETOOTH technology works with:
•• iPhone 7 Plus
•• iPhone 7
•• iPhone SE
•• iPhone 6s Plus
•• iPhone 6s
•• iPhone 6 Plus
•• iPhone 6
•• iPhone 5s
•• iPhone 5c
•• iPhone 5
•• iPhone 4s
•• iPod touch (6th generation)
•• iPod touch (5th generation)
11GB
Guide to parts and controls
You can lock the keys except  (power) on the unit to prevent them from
being operated by mistake (page 66).
Unit
Top
Front
12GB
Rear
  (power) button
Press to turn on the system, or
set it to standby mode.
  (play) key
Touch to start playback.
Touch and hold  for more
than 2 seconds, the built-in
sound demonstration will be
played back. Touch  to stop the
demonstration.
 (stop) key
——Touch to stop playback.
When touched twice, resume
playback can be canceled.
——Touch to stop transfer during
music transfer.
——Touch to stop the built-in
sound demonstration.
 FUNCTION key
Touch to select a function.
 BLUETOOTH indicator
(page 39)
BLUETOOTH key
Touch to select the BLUETOOTH
function.
PAIRING key
Touch and hold to activate
BLUETOOTH pairing during the
BLUETOOTH function.
(call) key
Touch to receive/end a call
when using the handsfree call
function with your BLUETOOTHconnected mobile phone
(page 60).
 GESTURE ON/OFF key
(page 46)
 MEGA BASS indicator
Lights up when MEGA BASS
sound effect is selected.
MEGA BASS key (page 49)
 WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN key
(page 57)
PARTY CHAIN key
Touch and hold to activate Wired
Party Chain (page 55)
PARTY LIGHT key (page 65)
FIESTA key (page 49)
Display
 GESTURE CONTROL sensor
(page 46)
 The jacks/ports are inside a
cover.
Push to open the cover.
(USB) REC/PLAY port
Use to connect a USB device.
This port can be used for both
playback and music transfer.
MIC1 jack
Use to connect the microphone.
MIC2/GUITAR jack
Use to connect the microphone
or guitar.
 VOICE CHANGER key
(page 62)
GUITAR indicator
Lights up when guitar mode is
turned on.
GUITAR key (page 63)
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VOCAL FADER key
(page 62)
MIC ECHO key (page 62)
Do not look directly at the lightemitting part when the Party
Light is turned on.
 MIC/GUITAR LEVEL +/– key
(page 61, 63)
 Side protector (MHC-V81D
only) (page 19)

 Disc tray

(N-Mark) (page 42)
+/– (select folder) key
Touch to select a folder on a
data disc or a USB device.
 SOUND FIELD key
(page 49)
 VOLUME +/– key
Touch to adjust the volume.
 PLAYBACK key (page 47)
DJ key (page 47)
SAMPLER key (page 47)
KARAOKE key (page 48)
  (open/close) key
Touch to open or close the disc
tray.
 / (go backward/go
forward) key (page 24)
TUNING +/– key (page 38)
 TAIKO button (page 64)
 Remote control sensor
(page 19)
 Built-in microphone
(page 60)
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 Party Light (page 65)
 Tweeter L/R Rear (MHC-V81D
only)
Generates 360° Live Sound
with a different sound pressure
compared to the front speaker
units.
Remote control
MEGA BASS button
(page 49)
REC TO USB button
(page 36)
Press to transfer music to the
USB device connected to the
(USB) port.
MEDIA MODE button
(page 24)
Press to select the media to be
played back on a data disc or
USB device.
SUBTITLE button (page 26)
AUDIO*2 button (page 26,
30)
ANGLE button (page 26)
SCORE button (page 62)
VOICE CHANGER button
(page 62)
MIC LEVEL+/– button
(page 61)
  (power) button
Press to turn on the system, or
set it to standby mode.
 PLAY MODE button (page
28, 36)
 REPEAT/FM MODE button
(page 28, 38)
 Numeric (0 – 9) buttons*1*2
——Press to select a track, chapter
or file with its item number.
——Press to enter numbers or
values.
VOCAL FADER button
(page 62)
MIC ECHO button (page 62)
+/– (select folder) button
Press to select a folder on a data
disc or a USB device.
KEY CONTROL / button
(page 62)
 DVD TOP MENU button
Press to display the DVD title on
the TV screen.
DVD/TUNER MENU button
(page 25, 26, 38)
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CLEAR*1 button (page 26)
RETURN button (page 25)
SETUP*1 button (page 31)
OPTIONS button
Press to enter or exit options
menu.
SHIFT*1 button
/ / / button
Press to select the menu items.
(enter) button
Press to enter/confirm the
settings.
Hold down to activate the
buttons printed in pink.
 SOUND FIELD +/– button
(page 49)
 SEARCH button (page 25,
26)
 FUNCTION button
  (volume) +/–* button
 PARTY LIGHT button
(page 23, 65)
2
Press to adjust the volume.
 / (fast reverse/fast
forward) button (page 25)
/ (slow back/slow
forward) button (page 25)
Press to select a function.
LIGHT MODE button
(page 65)
 DISPLAY button (page 18,
23, 30, 38, 40)
TUNING+/– button
(page 38)
Press to change the information
on the display.
 (play)*2 button
DISPLAY*1 button
(page 30)
Press to start playback.
/ (go backward/go
forward) button (page 24)
PRESET+/– button
(page 38)
 (pause) button
Press to pause playback. To
resume playback, press .
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 (stop) button
——Press to stop playback.
When pressed twice, resume
playback can be canceled.
——Press to stop transfer during
music transfer.
——Press to stop the built-in
sound demonstration.
Press to view or hide the onscreen display.
 SLEEP button (page 65)
*1 This button is printed in pink. To use
this button, hold down SHIFT ()
button and press this button.
*2 The numeric button 5/AUDIO,  +
and  buttons have a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the system.
Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
Unit (Rear)
Getting Started
Note
The jacks/terminal at the rear panel have cover, open the cover then make the
connection.
 FM ANTENNA terminal
Find a location and an
orientation that provide good
reception when you set up the
antenna.
Keep the antenna away from the
AC power cord (mains lead) and
the USB cable to avoid picking
up noise.
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
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 Audio input and output jacks
Use an audio cable (not supplied)
to make either connection as
follows:
•• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT
L/R jacks
—Connect
—
to the audio
input jacks of an optional
equipment.
—Connect
—
to another audio
system to enjoy the Wired
Party Chain function
(page 53).
•• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV)
L/R jacks
—Connect
—
to the audio output
jacks of a TV or an audio/
video equipment. The
sound is output through this
system.
—Connect
—
to another audio
system to enjoy the Wired
Party Chain function
(page 53).
 VIDEO OUT jack
Use a video cable (not supplied)
to connect to the video input jack
of a TV or projector (page 20).
Note
Do not connect this system to the TV
through the video deck.
 HDMI OUT (TV) ARC jack
Use an HDMI cable (not supplied)
to connect to the HDMI input jack
of a TV (page 20).
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 AC power cord (mains lead)
Connect the AC power cord
(mains lead) (supplied) to the
unit, then to the wall outlet.
To wall
outlet
The demonstration (page 23)
starts automatically. If you press
 (power) to turn on the system,
the demonstration ends.
Deactivating the
demonstration
To deactivate the demonstration
while the system is turned off, press
DISPLAY repeatedly to select the no
display mode (Power Saving Mode)
(page 23).
Inserting batteries
Insert the two supplied R03 (size
AAA) batteries, matching the
polarities shown below.
Note
•• Do not mix an old battery with a new
one or mix different types of batteries.
•• If you do not use the remote control
for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.
To operate the system using the
remote control
bottom hook with the holes on
the unit, then slightly push until
both hooks slot into the holes.
Top hook
Bottom
hook
Side protector
(inner view)
Side
protector
Top hook
Hole
Bottom
hook
Installing the side
protector (optional)
(MHC-V81D only)
You can install the supplied side
protectors to the side of the unit to
stabilize the system.
Getting Started
Point the remote control at the unit’s
remote control sensor.
1 Align the top hook and the
Unit
2 Secure the side protector to the
unit with the supplied screw.
Make sure the side protector is fully
slotted and fit into place before
securing with the screws.
Unit (side)
Note
Exercise extreme caution when installing
the side protector. Dropping the unit may
cause personal injury and/or property
damage.
3 Repeat step 1 and 2 to install the
side protector for the other side
of the unit.
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Connecting the TV
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).
To watch video
Select the connection methods according to the jacks on your TV.
 Video cable (not supplied)
VIDEO IN
HDMI IN (ARC)*
or
HDMI IN
 High Speed HDMI Cable with
Ethernet (not supplied)
* You can listen to TV sound via the system if you connect the system to the TV’s HDMI
IN (ARC) jack. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output
sound through the system with an HDMI connection, without performing an audio
connection (connection  below). To set the ARC function on this system, see
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] (page 34). To check the compatibility of your TV’s ARC
function, refer to the operating instructions supplied with your TV.
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To listen to TV sound via the system
Choose one of the connections below ( or ).
 Audio cable (not supplied)
AUDIO OUT
HDMI IN (ARC)
 High Speed HDMI Cable with
To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “TV”.
Hint
•• You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system
by connecting to the AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R jack as connection  above. For
details, refer to the operating instructions of your equipment.
•• If the audio output level from the system is low when connecting the external
equipment, try adjusting the audio output settings on the connected equipment. It
may improve the audio output level. For details, refer to the operating instructions of
your equipment.
Getting Started
Ethernet (not supplied)
If “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” appear on the display of the unit
When the audio input signals to the system are other than 2-channel
Linear PCM signals, the messages “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” (indicate that
the input audio signals are unsupported) appear on the display of the unit.
In this case, select the proper audio output mode on the TV in order
to output 2-channel Linear PCM audio signals. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
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Carrying the unit
The unit has caster wheels so that
you can roll it easily. Normally,
carrying the unit by this method is
recommended on flat surfaces.
Before carrying the unit, disconnect
all the cables.
Changing the color
system
(Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models)
Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
depending on the color system of
your TV.
Each time you perform the
procedure below, the color system
changes as follows:
NTSC  PAL
Use the keys on the touch panel of
the unit to perform this operation.
1 Press  to turn on the system.
2 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to
Note
•• The caster wheels can be used only on
flat surfaces. Lift the unit by two people
on uneven surfaces. Correct hand
placement while carrying the unit is
very important to avoid personal injury
and/or property damage. Be sure to use
the handle when lifting the unit.
Handle
select “DVD/CD”.
3 Touch and hold MIC ECHO and
MEGA BASS for more than
3 seconds.
“NTSC” or “PAL” appears on the
display.
Performing the quick
setup
Before using the system, you
can make the minimum basic
adjustments in the quick setup.
•• Exercise extreme caution when carrying
the unit on a slope.
•• Do not carry the unit with a person,
luggage, etc. on it.
•• Do not let children or infants be near
when carrying the unit.
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1 Turn on your TV and select the
input according to the
connection.
2 Press  to turn on the system.
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select “DVD/CD”.
The guide message [Press ENTER to
run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.
4Press
without loading a disc.
[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the
TV screen. Displayed items may vary
depending on country or region.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
CHINESE 1
CHINESE 2
THAI
5 Press
/ repeatedly to select a
language, then press .
[VIDEO SETUP] appears on the TV
screen.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while
the system is turned off.
Each time you press the button, the
display mode changes as follows.
Demonstration
The messages about the main
features of this system scrolls across
the display and the illumination
turns on.
To turn off the illumination, press
PARTY LIGHT.
Getting Started
LANGUAGE SETUP
OSD :
MENU :
AUDIO:
SUBTITLE:
Changing the display
mode
No display (Power Saving Mode)
The display and the illumination are
turned off to conserve power.
6Press
/ repeatedly to select
the setting that matches your
TV type, then press .
After [QUICK SETUP is complete.]
appears on the TV screen, the
system is ready for playback.
To change the setting manually
See “Using the Setup Menu”
(page 31).
To quit the quick setup
Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP.
Note
The guide message appears when you
turn on the system for the first time or
after performing [RESET] (see “Returning
the setup menu settings to the default”
on page 76).
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Touch  on the unit again to close
the disc tray.
Do not forcibly push the disc tray to
close it as this may cause a
malfunction.
Disc/USB Playback
Before using the USB
device
For USB function:
Push to open the USB/MIC cover,
then connect a USB device to the
(USB) port.
For compatible USB devices, see
“Websites for compatible devices”
(page 11).
(You can use your iPhone/iPod
with this system via BLUETOOTH
connection only.)
Basic playback
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select “DVD/CD” or “USB”.
2 Prepare the playback source.
For DVD/CD function:
Touch  on the unit to open the
disc tray and load a disc with the
label facing up on the disc tray.
When you play back an 8 cm disc
such as a CD single, place it on
the inner circle of the tray.
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Note
You can use a USB adaptor (not
supplied) to connect the USB device
to the unit if the USB device cannot be
plugged into the (USB) port.
3 (
only)
Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly
to select the media type
([MUSIC]/[VIDEO]) you want.
4Press  to start playback.
Other operations
To
Do this
Stop playback Press .
Pause
playback
Press .
Resume
playback or
return to
normal
playback
Press .
Cancel the
resume point
Press  twice.
Select a track, Press  or 
file, chapter or during playback.
scene
Or, hold down SHIFT
and press the numeric
buttons, then
press .
(Operation might be
prohibited by disc or
USB device.)
To use the Gesture Control
during playback
See “Using the Gesture Control
during playback” (page 47).
To play from a specific file
1 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to
select [MUSIC] or [VIDEO].
2 Press SEARCH to display the
folder list.
To
Do this
View folder list Press SEARCH.
or file list
Press SEARCH again to
turn off the folder list
or file list.
Return to
Press RETURN.
folder list when
in file list
Press  or 
during playback.
Each time you press
 or , the
playback speed
changes.
Watch frame
by frame
(Slow-motion
Play)
Press , then press
or .
Each time you press
or , the playback
speed changes.
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the folder you want.
4 Press
to display the file list.
Disc/USB Playback
Locate a point
quickly in fast
forward or fast
reverse (Lock
Search)
Searching a specific track
Hold down SHIFT and press the
numeric buttons to select the track
you want to play back, then press
.
5 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the file you want, then press .
To search using the SEARCH
button
1 Press SEARCH to display the track
Other playback
operations
list.
2 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the track you want to play back,
then press .
Depending on the type of disc or file,
the function may not work.
To
Do this
View DVD
menu
Press DVD/TUNER
MENU.
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Searching a specific title/
chapter/scene/track/index
1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during
playback to select the search
mode.
2 Hold down SHIFT and press the
numeric buttons to enter the
title, chapter, scene, track, or
index number you want, then
press .
Playback starts.
Note
•• For VIDEO CD with PBC playback, press
To search using the DVD menu
1 Press DVD/TUNER MENU.
2 Press / / / , or hold down
SHIFT and press the numeric
buttons, to select the title or item
you want to play back, then
press .
Changing the camera angles
Press ANGLE repeatedly during
playback to select the camera
angle you want.
SEARCH to search the scene.
•• For VIDEO CD without PBC playback,
press SEARCH to search the track and
index.
To search for a particular point
using the time code
1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during
playback to select the time
search mode.
2 Hold down SHIFT and press the
numeric buttons to enter the
time code, then press .
Example: To find a scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds, hold
down SHIFT and press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0
([2:10:20]).
If you make a mistake, hold down
SHIFT and press CLEAR to cancel the
number.
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Selecting the subtitle setting
Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during
playback to select the subtitle
language you want or turn off the
subtitle.
Changing the language/sound
Press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback to select the audio
format or mode you want.
DVD VIDEO
You can select audio format
or language when the source
contains multiple audio formats or
multilingual audio.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See
“Language code list” (page 84)
to confirm which language the
code represents. When the same
language is displayed two or more
times, the DVD VIDEO is recorded in
multiple audio formats.
VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD/audio file
SUPER VIDEO CD
•• [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of
audio track 1.
numeric buttons to select the
item number you want, then
press .
3 Continue playback according to
the instructions on the menu.
Note
PBC playback is canceled when Repeat
Play is activated.
To cancel PBC playback
1 Press  or , or hold down
SHIFT and press the numeric
buttons, to select a track when
playback is stopped.
•• [1:1/L]/[1:2/R]: The monaural
2 Press  or
sound of the left or right channel
of audio track 1.
•• [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of
audio track 2.
•• [2:1/L]/[2:2/R]: The monaural
sound of the left or right channel
of audio track 2.
To return to PBC playback
Playing a VIDEO CD with PBC
functions
You can use the PBC (Playback
Control) menu to enjoy the
interactive features of VIDEO CD
(VIDEO CD Version 2.0 and Super
VCD).
1 Press  to play a VIDEO CD
with PBC functions.
The PBC menu appears on the TV
screen.
.
Playback starts from the selected
track.
Disc/USB Playback
You can change the sound output.
•• [STEREO]: The stereo sound.
•• [1/L]/[2/R]: The monaural sound
of the left or right channel.
2 Hold down SHIFT and press the
Press  twice, then press .
Multi-disc resume play
This system can store playback
resume points for up to 6 discs and
resumes playback when you insert
the same disc again. If you store a
playback resume point for the 7th
disc, the resume point for the first
disc will be deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTIDISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to
[ON] (page 34).
Note
To play back from the beginning of the
disc, press  twice, then press .
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Using play mode
Playing in sequential order
(Normal Play)
When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly.
 When playing a disc
•• [DISC]: plays the disc.
•• [FOLDER]*: plays all playable files
in the specified folder on the disc.
* Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD.
 When playing a USB device
•• [ONE USB DEVICE]: plays the USB
device.
•• [FOLDER]: plays all playable files
in the specified folder on the USB
device.
Note
•• “FLDR” and “SHUF” light off on the
display when Normal Play is set to
[DISC] or [ONE USB DEVICE].
•• “FLDR” lights up on the display when
Normal Play is set to [FOLDER].
Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)
When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly.
 When playing a disc
•• [DISC (SHUFFLE)]: shuffles all audio
files on the disc.
•• [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]*: shuffles all
audio files in the specified folder
on the disc.
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* Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD.
 When playing a USB device
•• [ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)]:
shuffles all audio files on the USB
device.
•• [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]: shuffles all
audio files in the specified folder
on the USB device.
Note
•• “SHUF” lights up on the display when
Shuffle Play is set to [DISC (SHUFFLE)] or
[ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)].
•• “FLDR” and “SHUF” lights up on the
display when Shuffle Play is set to
[FOLDER (SHUFFLE)].
•• Shuffle Play cannot be performed for
video files.
•• Shuffle Play is canceled when you:
—— open the disc tray.
—— perform Synchronized Transfer.
—— change Media Mode.
•• Shuffle Play may be canceled when you
select a folder or a track to play back.
Playing repeatedly (Repeat
Play)
Press REPEAT repeatedly.
Depending on the type of disc or file,
some settings may not be available.
•• [OFF]: does not play back
repeatedly.
•• [ALL]: repeats all tracks or files in
the selected play mode.
•• [DISC]: repeats all contents (DVD
VIDEO and VIDEO CD only).
•• [TITLE]: repeats the current title
(DVD VIDEO only).
•• [CHAPTER]: repeats the current
chapter (DVD VIDEO only).
•• [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
•• [FILE]: repeats the current video
file.
To cancel Repeat Play
Press REPEAT repeatedly to select
[OFF].
Note
•• “
Restricting playback of
the disc (Parental
Control)
You can restrict playback of
DVD VIDEOs according to a
predetermined level. Scenes may be
skipped or replaced with different
scenes.
numeric buttons to enter or
re-enter your 4-digit password,
then press .
5 Press
/ repeatedly to select
[STANDARD], then press .
6Press
/ repeatedly to select a
geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press .
The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS], enter
the area code for the geographic
area you want according to the
“Parental Control area code list”
(page 85) by holding down SHIFT
and press the numeric buttons.
7 Press
/ repeatedly to select
[LEVEL], then press .
8Press
/ repeatedly to select
the level you want, then press
.
The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.
To turn off the parental control
function
Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in step 8.
To play back a disc for which the
parental control is set
1 When playback is stopped, hold
1 Load the disc and press .
2 Press
2 Hold down SHIFT and press the
down SHIFT and press SETUP.
/ repeatedly to select
[SYSTEM SETUP], then press .
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
[PARENTAL CONTROL], then
press .
Disc/USB Playback
” lights up on the display when
Repeat Play is set to [ALL] or [DISC].
•• “
” lights up on the display when
Repeat Play is set to [TITLE], [CHAPTER],
[TRACK] or [FILE].
•• You cannot perform Repeat Play with
VIDEO CD during PBC playback.
•• Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you
cannot perform Repeat Play.
•• Repeat Play is canceled when you:
—— open the disc tray.
—— turn off the system (DVD VIDEO and
VIDEO CD only).
—— change the function (DVD VIDEO and
VIDEO CD only).
—— perform Synchronized Transfer.
—— change Media Mode.
4Hold down SHIFT and press the
The display for entering your
password appears on the TV screen.
numeric buttons to enter or
re-enter your 4-digit password,
then press .
The system starts playback.
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If you forget your password
Remove the disc and repeat steps 1
to 3 of “Restricting playback of the
disc (Parental Control)” (page 29).
Hold down SHIFT and press
the numeric buttons to enter a
password “199703”, then press .
Follow the on-screen instructions
and enter a new 4-digit password.
Then, reload the disc and press .
You need to enter your new
password again.
 Artist name*1*2
Appears when playing an audio
file.
*1 If an audio file has an ID3 tag, the
system will display an album name/
title name/artist name from the ID3 tag
information. The system can support
ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
2
* If the name contains characters which
cannot be displayed, those characters
will be displayed as “_”.
Note
•• Depending on the source being played,
Viewing information of
a disc and USB device
Information on the TV screen
Hold down SHIFT and press
DISPLAY repeatedly during
playback.
—— some information may not be
displayed.
—— some characters cannot be
displayed.
•• Depending on the play mode, the
information displayed may be different.
Displaying the audio format
information in DVD VIDEOs and
video files
Press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback.
Information on the display
 Playback information
Playing time and remaining time
 Bit rate
 Media type
 Playback status
 Title*1/track/file name*2
 Album*1/folder name*2/
chapter/index number
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Press DISPLAY repeatedly when
the system is turned on.
You can view the information as
follows:
—playing
—
time/remaining time of
track, title, chapter
—scene
—
number
—file
— name, folder name
—title,
—
artist and album information
Note
•• The disc name or track name may
not be displayed depending on the
characters.
•• Playing time of audio files and video
files may not be displayed correctly.
•• The elapsed playing time for an audio
file encoded using a VBR (variable bit
rate) is not displayed correctly.
S etting the language
– [LANGUAGE SETUP]
Using the Setup Menu
You can make various adjustments
to items such as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on
the country or region.
Note
Playback settings stored in the disc take
priority over the setup menu settings.
Therefore, some of the setup menu
settings may not be performed.
DVD/CD or USB function, hold
down SHIFT and press SETUP.
The setup menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press
/ repeatedly to select
[LANGUAGE SETUP], [VIDEO
SETUP], [AUDIO SETUP],
[SYSTEM SETUP] or [HDMI
SETUP], then press .
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the item you want, then press
.
Sets the language of the on-screen
display.
[MENU]
Sets the language for the DVD
menu.
[AUDIO]
Switches the language of the sound
track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the
language given priority in the disc is
selected.
[SUBTITLE]
Disc/USB Playback
1 When playback is stopped in
[OSD]
Switches the language of the
subtitle recorded in the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW],
the language for the subtitles
changes according to the language
you selected for the sound track.
4Press
/ repeatedly to select
the setting you want, then press
.
The setting is selected and setup is
completed.
To exit the menu
Note
If you select [OTHERS] in [MENU],
[AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], enter a
language code from the “Language
code list” (page 84) using the numeric
buttons.
Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP.
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S etting the TV screen
– [VIDEO SETUP]
[TV TYPE]
[16:9]: Selects this when you
connect a wide-screen TV or a TV
with a wide-mode function.
[NORMAL]: Changes the picture
size to fit the screen size with the
original picture aspect ratio. This
setting displays black bands on the
left and right side if you display a 4:3
screen picture.
[COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD)]
[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Selects this
when you connect a 4:3 screen TV
that does not have a wide-mode
function. This setting displays a wide
picture with black bands on the top
and bottom.
[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Selects this
when you connect a 4:3 screen TV
that does not have a wide-mode
function. This setting displays a fullheight picture on the entire screen,
with trimmed sides.
[4:3 OUTPUT]
[FULL]: Selects this when you
connect a TV with a wide-mode
function. Displays a 4:3 screen
picture in 16:9 aspect ratio even on a
wide-screen TV.
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(Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models)
Sets the color system (PAL or NTSC).
[AUTO]: Outputs the video signal
according to the color system of the
disc. Select this setting if your TV
uses a DUAL system.
[PAL]: Changes the video signal of
an NTSC disc and output it in PAL
system.
[NTSC]: Changes the video signal
of a PAL disc and output it in NTSC
system.
For details, see “Changing the color
system” (page 22).
[BLACK LEVEL]
(Latin American model only)
Selects the black level (setup level)
for the video signals output from the
VIDEO OUT jack.
[ON]: Sets the black level of the
output signal to the standard level.
[OFF]: Lowers the standard black
level. Use this when the picture
becomes too white.
[PAUSE MODE]
[AUTO]: The picture, including
subjects that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally select
this setting.
[FRAME]: The picture, including
subjects that do not move
dynamically, is output in high
resolution.
[DOLBY SURROUND]: Outputs
multi-channel audio into a
2-channel surround signal.
Note
This function only works for the HDMI
OUT (TV) ARC jack.
S etting the audio options
– [AUDIO SETUP]
[AUDIO DRC]
(Dynamic Range Compression)
[TRACK SELECTION]
Gives priority to the sound track
which contains the highest number
of channels when you play back a
DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio
formats (PCM, MPEG audio, or Dolby
Digital) are recorded.
[OFF]: No priority given.
[AUTO]: Priority given.
[A/V SYNC]
(Video files only)
[OFF]: Does not adjust.
[ON]: Adjusts the delay between
picture and sound when the sound
does not synchronize with the
displayed picture.
[DOWNMIX]
Selects the audio output signal for
playing a multi-channel audio.
[NORMAL]: Outputs multi-channel
audio into a 2-channel stereo signal.
[SCREEN SAVER]
The screen saver will help prevent
your display device from becoming
damaged (ghosting). Press  +/– to
exit the screen saver.
[ON]: The screen saver image
appears if you do not operate the
system for about 15 minutes.
[OFF]: Turns off the function. The
screen saver image does not appear.
Disc/USB Playback
Useful for watching movies at low
volume late at night.
[OFF]: Off.
[STANDARD]: The dynamic range
is compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.
S etting the system
– [SYSTEM SETUP]
[BACKGROUND]
Selects the background color or
picture to be displayed on the TV
screen.
[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket
picture (still picture) recorded on the
disc appears in the background.
[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture
stored in the system appears in the
background.
[BLUE]: The background color is
blue.
[BLACK]: The background color is
black.
[PARENTAL CONTROL]
Sets the playback restrictions. For
details, see “Restricting playback
of the disc (Parental Control)”
(page 29).
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[MULTI-DISC RESUME]
[ON]: Stores the resume playback
point in the memory for up to
6 discs.
[OFF]: Playback starts at the resume
playback point only for the current
disc in the system.
[RESET]
Returns the setup menu settings to
the default settings. For details, see
“Returning the setup menu settings
to the default” (page 76).
S etting the HDMI options
– [HDMI SETUP]
[HDMI RESOLUTION]
Selects the TV output resolution
when the TV is connected via HDMI
cable.
[AUTO(1920×1080p)]: Outputs
video signals according to the
resolution of the TV.
[1920×1080i]/[1280×720p]/
[720×480p]*1/[720×480/576p]*2:
Outputs video signals according to
the selected resolution setting.
*1 For Latin American models only.
*2 For other models.
[YCBCR/RGB(HDMI)]
[YCBCR]: Outputs YCBCR video
signals.
[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.
[AUDIO(HDMI)]
[AUTO]: Outputs audio signals in
original format from HDMI OUT (TV)
ARC jack.
[PCM]: Outputs 2-channel Linear
PCM signals from HDMI OUT (TV)
ARC jack.
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[CONTROL FOR HDMI]
[ON]: The Control for HDMI function
is enabled. You can operate
mutually between system and TV
connected with an HDMI cable.
[OFF]: Off.
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL]
Set this function when the system
is connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack
that is compatible with Audio Return
Channel. This function is available
when you set [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
to [ON].
[ON]: You can listen to TV sound
from the speakers of the system.
[OFF]: Off.
[STANDBY LINKED TO TV]
This function is available when you
set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
[AUTO]: When you turn off the TV,
the system turns off automatically in
the following conditions:
—while
—
playing video in DVD/CD or
USB function
—when
—
the audio playback is
stopped in DVD/CD or USB
function
—when
—
TV function is selected
[ON]: The system turns off
automatically when you turn off the
TV regardless of the function.
[OFF]: The system does not turn off
when you turn off the TV.
USB Transfer
Before using the USB
device
For compatible USB devices, see
“Websites for compatible devices”
(page 11).
(You can use your iPhone/iPod
with this system via BLUETOOTH
connection only.)
You can transfer music from a disc
(AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a
USB device connected to the (USB)
port.
The audio format of files transferred
by this system is MP3.
Note
•• Do not remove the USB device during
transfer or erase operations. Doing so
may corrupt the data on the USB device
or damage the USB device itself.
•• MP3 files are transferred with the same
bit rate as the original files.
•• When transferring from AUDIO CD,
you may select the bit rate before
transferring.
•• USB transfer and erase operations are
prohibited when the disc tray is opened.
Note on copyright-protected content
The transferred music is limited to private
use only. Use of the music beyond this
limit requires permission of the copyright
holders.
/ repeatedly to select
“BIT RATE”, then press .
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the bit rate you want, then press
.
•• “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files
have smaller file size and lower
audio quality.
•• “256 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files
have bigger file size but higher
audio quality.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
Transferring music from a disc
You can transfer music to a USB
device connected to (USB) port as
follows:
•• Synchronized Transfer: Transfer
all tracks or MP3 files from a disc
to USB.
•• REC1 Transfer: Transfer a single
track or MP3 file during playback.
USB Transfer
Transferring music
2 Press
1 Connect a transferable USB
device to the (USB) port on the
unit.
Note
You can use a USB adaptor (not
supplied) to connect the USB device
to the unit if the USB device cannot be
plugged into the (USB) port.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select “DVD/CD”, then load a
disc.
To select the bit rate
You can select a higher bit rate to
transfer music with better quality.
1 Press OPTIONS.
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3 Prepare the sound source.
Synchronized Transfer:
If the system starts playback
automatically, press  twice to stop
the playback fully.
When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the
play mode you want.
Note
If you start transferring in Shuffle Play
or Repeat Play, the selected play mode
changes to Normal Play automatically.
REC1 Transfer:
Select the track or MP3 file you want
to transfer, then start playback.
4Press REC TO USB.
“PUSH ENTER” appears on the
display.
5 Press
.
The transfer starts, then “DO NOT
REMOVE” appears on the display.
Do not remove the USB device until
the transfer is complete.
When the transfer is complete, the
system performs as follows:
Synchronized Transfer:
The disc stops automatically.
REC1 Transfer:
The disc continues to play the next
track or file.
To stop transfer
Press .
Notes on transfer
•• You cannot transfer MP3 files on a UDF
(Universal Disk Format) formatted disc
to the USB device.
•• While transferring, no sound is output.
•• CD-TEXT information is not transferred
to the created MP3 files.
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•• The transfer stops automatically if:
—— the USB device runs out of space
during transfer.
—— the number of audio files or folders
on the USB device reaches the limit
that the system can recognize.
•• If a folder or file that you are trying
to transfer already exists on the
USB device with the same name, a
sequential number is added after the
name without overwriting the original
folder or file.
•• You cannot perform the following
operations during transfer:
—— Eject the disc.
—— Select another track or file.
—— Pause playback or find a point in the
track or file.
—— Change the function.
•• When transferring music to a
WALKMAN® using “Media Manager for
WALKMAN”, be sure to transfer in MP3
format.
•• When connecting a WALKMAN® to the
system, be sure to connect after the
display “Creating Library” or “Creating
Database” on the WALKMAN® has
disappeared.
Folder and file generation
rules
Maximum number of MP3 files
that can be generated
•• 298 folders
•• 650 files in a folder
•• 650 files in REC1-CD or REC1-MP3
folder.
These numbers may vary depending
on the file or folder configuration.
When transferring to a USB device,
a “MUSIC” folder is created directly
below “ROOT”. Folders and files are
generated within this “MUSIC” folder
according to the transfer method
and source as follows:
Synchronized Transfer
 When transferring all tracks
from an AUDIO CD
Folder name: “CDDA0001”*
File name: “TRACK001”*
 When transferring MP3 files
from a disc
Folder name: Same as the source
File name: Same as the source
REC1 Transfer
 When transferring an MP3 file
from a disc
Folder name: “REC1-MP3”
File name: Same as the source
* Folder and file numbers are assigned
serially thereafter.
Erasing audio files or folders
on the USB device
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
/ repeatedly to select a
folder, then press .
The file list is displayed on the TV
screen.
6Press
/ repeatedly to select
an audio file you want to erase,
then press .
If you want to erase all the audio
files in the folder, select [ALL
TRACKS] on the list.
“FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK ERASE”
and “PUSH ENTER” appear on the
display.
To cancel erase operations, press .
7 Press
.
“COMPLETE” appears on the display.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
USB Transfer
 When transferring a track from
an AUDIO CD
Folder name: “REC1-CD”
File name: “TRACK001”*
5 Press
Note
•• You can erase the supported audio file,
MP4 format file, and 3GP format file
only.
•• You cannot erase audio files or folders
when Shuffle Play has been selected.
Set the play mode to Normal Play
before erasing.
•• Erase operation is prohibited when the
disc tray is opened.
select “USB”.
2 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly
to select [MUSIC].
3 When playback is stopped,
press OPTIONS.
4Press
/ repeatedly to select
“ERASE”, then press .
The folder list is displayed on the TV
screen.
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Tuner
Listening to the radio
You can store up to 20 FM stations
as your favorite stations.
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
1 Tune to the station you want.
2 Press DVD/TUNER MENU.
3 Press / repeatedly to select
select “TUNER FM”.
2 Tune to a station.
For automatic scanning:
Hold down TUNING+/– until the
frequency begins to change on the
display.
Scanning stops automatically when
a station is tuned in. “ST” (for FM
stereo programs only) lights up on
the display.
If scanning does not stop, press 
to stop scanning. Then, perform
manual tuning (below).
For manual tuning:
Press TUNING+/– repeatedly to tune
to the station you want.
Note
When you tune to an FM station that
provides RDS services, information such
as the service name or station name is
provided by broadcasts. You can check
the RDS information by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Hint
To reduce static noise on a weak FM
stereo station, press FM MODE repeatedly
until “ST” disappears from the display. You
will lose the stereo effect, but reception
will improve.
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Presetting radio stations
the preset number you want,
then press .
“COMPLETE” appears on the display
and the station is stored.
If another station is already
assigned to the selected preset
number, that station is replaced by
the new one.
To listen to the preset station
Press PRESET+/– repeatedly to
select the preset number you want.
Alternatively, hold down SHIFT and
press the numeric buttons, then
press .
BLUETOOTH Connection
About the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology
Pairing this system
with a BLUETOOTH
device
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
1 Place the BLUETOOTH device
Supported BLUETOOTH version,
profiles and codecs
For details, see “Websites for
compatible devices” (page 11).
About the BLUETOOTH
indicator
The BLUETOOTH indicator on the
unit lights up or flashes in blue to
show the BLUETOOTH status.
System status
Indicator status
BLUETOOTH
standby
BLUETOOTH
pairing
BLUETOOTH
connection is
established
Flashes slowly
Flashes quickly
Lights up
within 1 meter from the unit.
2 Touch FUNCTION on the unit
repeatedly to select
“BLUETOOTH”.
Hint
•• When there is no pairing information
on the system (for example, when
you use the BLUETOOTH function
for the first time after purchase),
“PAIRING” flashes on the display and
the system enters the pairing mode.
Proceed to step 4.
•• If the system is connected to
a BLUETOOTH device, touch
BLUETOOTH on the unit to
disconnect the BLUETOOTH device.
Tuner / BLUETOOTH Connection
For details, see “BLUETOOTH
section” (page 82).
Pairing is an operation where
BLUETOOTH devices register with
each other beforehand. Once a
pairing operation is performed, it
does not need to be performed
again.
If your device is an NFC-compatible
BLUETOOOTH device, the manual
pairing procedure is not necessary.
(See “One Touch BLUETOOTH
Connection by NFC” (page 42).)
BLUETOOTH wireless technology is
a short-range wireless technology
that enables wireless data
communication between digital
devices.
3 Touch and hold
PAIRING on
the unit for 2 seconds or more.
“PAIRING” flashes on the display.
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4Turn on the BLUETOOTH
Touch and hold PAIRING on the
unit for 2 seconds or more until “BT
AUDIO” appears on the display.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your BLUETOOTH
device.
To erase pairing information
5 Select the system’s name (for
example, “MHC-V81D”) on the
display of the BLUETOOTH
device.
Perform this step within 5 minutes,
otherwise pairing will be canceled.
In this case, repeat from step 3.
Note
If passkey is required on the
BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000”.
“Passkey” may be called “Passcode”,
“PIN code”, “PIN number”, or
“Password”.
6Establish connection with the
BLUETOOTH device.
When pairing is completed and the
BLUETOOTH connection is
established, BLUETOOTH device
name appears on the display.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH
device, connection may start
automatically after pairing is
completed.
You can check the BLUETOOTH
device address by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.
Note
•• You can pair up to 8 BLUETOOTH
devices. If the 9th BLUETOOTH device is
paired, the oldest paired device will be
deleted.
•• If you want to pair with another
BLUETOOTH device, repeat steps 1 to 6.
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To cancel the pairing operation
function on the BLUETOOTH
device and perform the pairing
procedure.
You can erase all pairing information
by resetting the system. See “Resetting
the system” (page 76).
Note
After you reset the system, it may not be
able to connect with your iPhone/iPod
touch. In this case, delete the pairing
information of the system on your
iPhone/iPod touch, then perform the
pairing operation again.
Listening to music on a
BLUETOOTH device
You can listen to music on the
BLUETOOTH device and control the
playback using the keys on the unit
or the remote control.
Check the following before playing
music:
—The
—
BLUETOOTH function of the
BLUETOOTH device is turned on.
—Pairing
—
has been completed
(page 39).
Once the system and the
BLUETOOTH device are connected,
you can control playback by
pressing , , , / and
/.
1 Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to
select the BLUETOOTH function.
“BLUETOOTH” appears on the
display.
2 Establish connection with the
BLUETOOTH device.
Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to
connect to the last connected
BLUETOOTH device.
Perform the BLUETOOTH connection
from the BLUETOOTH device if the
device is not connected.
Once the connection is established,
the BLUETOOTH device name
appears on the display.
3 Touch  to start playback.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH
device,
——you may need to touch  twice.
——you may need to start playing an
audio source on the BLUETOOTH
device.
Adjust the volume of the
BLUETOOTH device first. If the
volume level is still too low, adjust
the volume level on the system.
Note
When the system is not connected to
any BLUETOOTH device, the system
will connect to the last connected
BLUETOOTH device automatically when
you touch BLUETOOTH or  on the unit.
To use the Gesture Control
during playback
See “Using the Gesture Control
during playback” (page 47).
To terminate the BLUETOOTH
connection
Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit. “BT
AUDIO” appears on the display.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH
device, the BLUETOOTH connection
may be terminated automatically
when you stop playback.
You can connect up to three
BLUETOOTH devices to the system
at the same time with A2DP/AVRCP
connection.
Before pairing the next BLUETOOTH
device, be sure that the BLUETOOTH
function on the system is turned on
and the first BLUETOOTH device is
connected to the system.
To pair with the second or third
device
Repeat steps 1 to 6 of “Pairing this
system with a BLUETOOTH device”
(page 39).
To switch the playback source
Start playback on another
connected BLUETOOTH device while
the current device is playing music.
The system will output the sound
from the latest device.
BLUETOOTH Connection
4Adjust the volume.
Connecting this system
with multiple
BLUETOOTH devices
(Multi-device
connection)
Note
•• Operations may vary depending on
the BLUETOOTH device. A BLUETOOTH
device may not be connected
depending on the combination of
the devices. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of the device.
•• If you try to connect the 4th BLUETOOTH
device, the oldest playback device will
be disconnected.
•• Depending on the BLUETOOTH device,
you may not be able to make three
BLUETOOTH connections at the same
time.
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•• You cannot establish the multi-device
connection when using the Wireless
Party Chain function, Speaker Add
function or hands-free call function.
To disconnect any BLUETOOTH
device from the multi-device
connection
Terminate the BLUETOOTH
connection from the BLUETOOTH
device which you want to
disconnect.
To disconnect all BLUETOOTH
devices from the multi-device
connection
Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit.
Note
•• The system can only recognizes and
connects to one NFC-compatible
BLUETOOTH device at a time. If you try
to connect another NFC-compatible
BLUETOOTH device to the system,
the currently connected NFCcompatible BLUETOOTH device will be
disconnected.
•• Depending on your NFC-compatible
BLUETOOTH device, you may need to
turn on the NFC function in advance.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of the BLUETOOTH device.
1 Touch the BLUETOOTH device to
the N-Mark on the unit until the
BLUETOOTH device responds to
the system.
One Touch BLUETOOTH
Connection by NFC
NFC (Near Field Communication)
is a technology enabling shortrange wireless communication
between various devices, such as
smartphones and IC tags.
When you touch the system with an
NFC-compatible BLUETOOTH device,
the system automatically:
—turns
—
on in the BLUETOOTH
function.
—completes
—
the pairing and
BLUETOOTH connection.
Compatible BLUETOOTH devices
BLUETOOTH devices with a builtin NFC function (OS: AndroidTM
2.3.3 or later, excluding Android
3.x)
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Complete the connection by
following the instructions displayed
on the BLUETOOTH device.
When the BLUETOOTH connection is
established, the BLUETOOTH device
name appears on the display.
2 Start playback of an audio
source on the BLUETOOTH
device.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your BLUETOOTH
device.
•• If you change this setting while the
Hint
If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection
fail, do the following.
—— Remove the case from the BLUETOOTH
device if using a commercially
available case.
—— Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the
N-Mark on the unit again.
To terminate the BLUETOOTH
connection
Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the
N-Mark on the unit again.
Setting the BLUETOOTH
audio codecs
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“BT CODEC”, then press
.
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the setting, then press .
•• “AUTO”: Enable reception in AAC
or LDAC codec format.
•• “SBC”: Receive in SBC codec
format.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
Note
•• You can enjoy high quality sound if AAC
or LDAC is selected. If you cannot listen
to AAC or LDAC sound from your device
or the sound is interrupted, select “SBC”.
Hint
LDAC is an audio coding technology
developed by Sony that enables the
transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res)
Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH
connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH
compatible coding technologies
such as SBC, it operates without any
down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio
content*1, and allows approximately
three times more data*2 than those
other technologies to be transmitted
over a BLUETOOTH wireless network
with unprecedented sound quality, by
means of efficient coding and optimized
packetization.
*1 Excluding DSD format contents.
*2 In comparison with SBC (Subband
Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps
(96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz)
is selected.
Setting the BLUETOOTH
standby mode
BLUETOOTH Connection
You can enable AAC, LDAC or SBC
codec reception from BLUETOOTH
device. AAC/LDAC can be selected
only when the BLUETOOTH device
supports AAC/LDAC.
system is connected to a BLUETOOTH
device, the BLUETOOTH device will
be disconnected. To connect to the
BLUETOOTH device, perform the
BLUETOOTH connection again.
The BLUETOOTH standby mode
enables the system to turn on
automatically when you establish
a BLUETOOTH connection from a
BLUETOOTH device.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“BT STBY”, then press
.
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the setting, then press .
•• “ON”: The system turns on
automatically even when the
system is in standby mode.
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•• “OFF”: Turns off this function.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
Turning on or off the
BLUETOOTH signal
You can connect to the system
from a paired BLUETOOTH device
in all functions when the system’s
BLUETOOTH signal is set to on. The
BLUETOOTH signal is turned on by
default.
Touch and hold
+ and MEGA
BASS on the unit for about
3 seconds.
“BT ON” or “BT OFF” appears on the
display.
Note
•• You cannot perform the following
operations when BLUETOOTH signal is
set to off:
—— Pair and/or connect with BLUETOOTH
device
—— Use “Sony | Music Center”
—— Change the BLUETOOTH audio
codecs
•• If you touch the N-Mark on the unit with
an NFC-compatible BLUETOOTH device
or set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to
on, the BLUETOOTH signal will be set to
on automatically.
Controlling the
system using a
smartphone or
tablet (Sony |
Music Center)
“Sony | Music Center” is a dedicated
app for operating “Sony | Music
Center”-compatible audio devices
manufactured by Sony using a
smartphone or tablet. Search for
“Sony | Music Center” on Google
Play or App Store and download it
using your smartphone or tablet.
“Sony | Music Center” allows you to:
—change
—
the function of the system,
control the playback of the disc/
USB device and tune to an FM
station.
—browse
—
the music content of disc/
USB device.
—view
—
the information of disc/USB
device such as playing time and
title.
—adjust
—
the volume and change
sound setting.
—control
—
multiple systems when
using the Wireless Party Chain
function.
1 Search for “Sony | Music Center”
or scan the two-dimensional
code below.
2 Download “Sony | Music
Center” app on your device.
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3 Connect the system and device
1 Search and download “Sony |
4Launch “Sony | Music Center”
2 Search and download
Note
3 Connect the system and device
via BLUETOOTH connection
(page 39).
and follow the on-screen
instructions.
•• We recommend you to use the latest
Getting frenzied
parties with the
“Fiestable” app
You can control the party features
of Sony’s Home Audio System with
intuitive and fancy user interface
with the “Fiestable” app. “Fiestable”
allows you to control features
such as DJ Effect, illumination and
Karaoke. You can also enjoy the
“Motion Control” function where you
can operate certain features on this
system by shaking your BLUETOOTH
device in different directions.
“Fiestable” is a plug-in application of
“Sony | Music Center”.
“Fiestable” app on Google Play
or App Store using your device.
via BLUETOOTH connection
(page 39).
4Launch “Sony | Music Center”
and touch the “Fiestable” icon.
Note
For more details on “Sony | Music Center”,
refer to the following URL.
http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/
Achieving and sharing
a Party People ranking
and getting bonus
features with Party
King
The system has a unique feature
that can automatically record your
system usage.
Based on your usage, the system will
rank you with different Party People
ranking according to predefined
criteria. The frequent you use the
system, the higher the ranking you
will achieve.
Once you have achieved a certain
Party People ranking, you can share
your achievement through social
media.
The system will also award your
achievements with bonus features.
BLUETOOTH Connection
“Sony | Music Center” version.
•• If the “Sony | Music Center” application
does not work properly, touch
BLUETOOTH on the unit to terminate the
BLUETOOTH connection, then perform
the BLUETOOTH connection again
so that the BLUETOOTH connection
functions normally.
•• Available operations via “Sony | Music
Center” may differ depending on the
audio devices.
•• For more details on “Sony | Music
Center”, refer to the following URL.
http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/
•• Specifications and display design of
“Sony | Music Center” are subject to
change without notice.
Music Center” app on your
device (page 44).
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Note
To use this feature, make sure “Sony |
Music Center” app (page 44) and
“Fiestable” app (page 45) have been
installed on your device.
1 Connect the system and device
via BLUETOOTH connection
(page 39).
2 Launch “Sony | Music Center”
and touch the “Fiestable” icon,
then follow the on-screen
instructions.
Gesture Control
Enjoying the Gesture
Control
You can control the operations
for PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER and
KARAOKE mode by swiping your
hand over the GESTURE CONTROL
sensor on the unit.
You can check your current ranking,
bonus features and also find out
how to achieve next ranking.
Note
Do not touch or contact to the GESTURE
CONTROL sensor when you perform the
swiping motion.
Swipe your hand over the
GESTURE CONTROL sensor in
6 directions as follows.
Swiping motion Swipe in this direction
Right to left
Left to right
Bottom to top
Top to bottom
Clockwise
Anticlockwise
To activate the Gesture Control
Touch GESTURE ON/OFF, then touch
the mode you want (PLAYBACK, DJ,
SAMPLER, or KARAOKE).
The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.
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To deactivate the Gesture
Control
Touch GESTURE ON/OFF.
The GESTURE CONTROL lights off.
Using the Gesture
Control during
playback
You can use the Gesture Control to
control basic playback when playing
music from a disc, USB device or
BLUETOOTH device.
Use the keys and GESTURE
CONTROL sensor on the touch panel
of the unit to perform this operation.
1 Touch GESTURE ON/OFF.
The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.
The PLAYBACK mode is selected.
3 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the function you want.
4Swipe your hand over the
GESTURE CONTROL sensor.
To
Go backward
Go forward
Play
Stop
Increase volume
Reduce volume
Swipe in this
direction
Use the keys and GESTURE
CONTROL sensor on the touch panel
of the unit to perform this operation.
1 Touch GESTURE ON/OFF.
The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.
2 Touch DJ or SAMPLER.
The DJ or SAMPLER mode is
selected.
3 Swipe your hand over the
GESTURE CONTROL sensor.
For DJ mode:
To
Swipe in this
direction
Select FLANGER*1
Select ISOLATOR*2
Select WAH*3
Select PAN*4
Increase the level
of the selected
effect
Gesture Control
2 Touch PLAYBACK.
Creating a party
atmosphere (DJ Effect)
Reduce the level
of the selected
effect
*1 Creates a deep flanging effect that
is similar to the roar of a jet plane.
*2 Isolates a specific frequency band
by adjusting the other frequency
bands. For example, when you want
to focus on vocals.
*3 Create a special effect of “Wahwah” sound by moving the
frequency of a filter up and down
automatically.
*4 Create a feeling that the sound
is moving around the speakers
between left and right channels.
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For SAMPLER mode:
To
Swipe in this
direction
Output “Come
On!”
Output “Let’s Go!”
Output Reggae
Horn sound effect
Output Phaser
sound effect
Output Scratch
sound effect
Output Audience
sound effect
To adjust the level of the
sampler sound
1 Press OPTIONS on the remote
control.
2 Press
/ on the remote control
repeatedly to select “SAMPLER”,
then press .
3 Press
/ on the remote control
repeatedly to adjust the sampler
sound level, then press .
To turn off the DJ mode
Swipe your hand over the GESTURE
CONTROL sensor in the same
direction as in step 3 above.
Note
•• The DJ Effect is automatically turned off
when you:
—— deactivate the Gesture Control.
—— change the mode to PLAYBACK/
SAMPLER/KARAOKE.
—— turn off the system.
—— change the function.
—— activate or deactivate the Wired Party
Chain and Wireless Party Chain
function.
—— change the sound field.
—— use the Vocal Fader.
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—— change the key (Key Control).
•• If you activate the DJ Effect during
transferring, the sound effect will not be
transferred onto the USB device.
Using the Gesture
Control during Karaoke
function
Use the keys and GESTURE
CONTROL sensor on the touch panel
of the unit to perform this operation.
1 Touch GESTURE ON/OFF.
The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.
2 Touch KARAOKE.
The KARAOKE mode is selected.
3 Swipe your hand over the
GESTURE CONTROL sensor.
To
Reduce the pitch
of music ()
Increase the
pitch of music ()
Increase the
microphone
volume
Decrease the
microphone
volume
Output hand
clapping sound
effect
Output booing
sound effect
Swipe in this
direction
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
To
Do this
Reinforce bass
sound and create
more powerful
sound (MEGA
BASS)
Press MEGA BASS
repeatedly to select
“BASS ON”. The
MEGA BASS
indicator lights up.
To cancel, press
MEGA BASS
repeatedly to select
“BASS OFF”.
Touch FIESTA on the
Reproduce the
sound effect of a unit. Alternatively,
party hall (Fiesta) press SOUND FIELD
+/– (or touch
SOUND FIELD on the
unit) repeatedly to
select “FIESTA”.
To cancel, touch
FIESTA again.
Press SOUND FIELD
+/– (or touch
SOUND FIELD on the
unit) repeatedly to
select the sound
field you want.
To cancel, press
SOUND FIELD +/–
(or touch SOUND
FIELD on the unit)
repeatedly to select
“FLAT”.
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly
while watching a football match
broadcast.
•• “ON NARRATION”: You can enjoy an
immersive feeling of being in a
football stadium through enhanced
stadium cheers.
•• “OFF NARRATION”: You can enjoy a
more immersive feeling of being in a
football stadium by minimizing the
volume level of narration in addition
to the enhancement of cheers.
To cancel the Virtual Football
mode
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly
to select “FLAT”.
Note
•• We recommend that you select the
Virtual Football mode when watching a
football match broadcast.
•• If you hear unnatural sounds in the
content when “OFF NARRATION”
is selected, “ON NARRATION” is
recommended.
•• This feature does not support monaural
sound.
Sound Adjustment
Select a sound
field
Note that you can only select Virtual
Football mode during AUDIO IN and
TV functions.
Creating your own
sound effect
Selecting the Virtual
Football mode
You can raise or lower the levels
of specific frequency bands, then
store the setting in the memory as
“CUSTOM EQ”.
You can experience the feeling of
being in the stadium when watching
a football match broadcast.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM EQ”, then press
.
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3 Press
/ repeatedly to adjust
the equalizer level or surround
setting, then press .
4Repeat step 3 to adjust the level
of other frequency bands and
surround effect.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
To select the custom equalizer
setting
Press SOUND FIELD +/– repeatedly
to select “CUSTOM EQ”.
Other Operations
Using the Control for
HDMI function
Connecting a TV compatible with
the Control for HDMI function* by
HDMI cable (High Speed HDMI Cable
with Ethernet, not supplied) enables
you to easily operate the device by a
TV remote control.
The following functions can be used
with the Control for HDMI function.
•• System Power Off function
•• System Audio Control function
•• Audio Return Channel
•• One-Touch Play function
•• Remote Easy Control
•• Language Follow
* Control for HDMI is a standard used
by CEC (Consumer Electronics Control)
for allowing HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) devices to control
each other.
Note
These functions may work with devices
other than those manufactured by Sony,
but operation is not guaranteed.
Preparing to use the Control for
HDMI function
Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP,
then set [HDMI SETUP] – [CONTROL
FOR HDMI] on the system to [ON]
(page 34). The default setting is
[ON].
Enable the Control for HDMI function
settings for the TV connected to the
system.
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Hint
If you enable the Control for HDMI
(“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a
TV manufactured by Sony, the Control
for HDMI function of the system is also
enabled automatically. When settings are
completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the
display.
System Power Off function
When you turn off the TV, the system
will turn off automatically.
Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP,
then set [HDMI SETUP] – [STANDBY
LINKED TO TV] on the system to [ON]
or [AUTO] (page 34). The default
setting is [AUTO].
Note
The connected device may not turn off
depending on the status of the device.
System Audio Control function
Note
•• The system’s volume level is displayed
on the TV screen depending on the TV.
It may differ from the volume level on
the display.
•• Depending on the settings of the TV,
the System Audio Control function may
not be available. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
If the system is connected to a TV’s
HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio
Return Channel, you can listen to
TV sound from the speakers of the
system without connecting an audio
cable (not supplied).
Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP,
then set [HDMI SETUP] – [AUDIO
RETURN CHANNEL] to [ON]
(page 34). The default setting is
[ON].
Note
If the TV is not compatible with Audio
Return Channel, an audio cable (not
supplied) needs to be connected
(page 21).
One-Touch Play function
When you press  in DVD/CD or
USB function, the TV is turned on
automatically. The TV’s input is
switched to the HDMI input which
the system is connected.
Note
Depending on the TV, the beginning part
of content being played may not play
correctly.
Remote Easy Control
You can select the system by the
SYNC MENU button on the TV
remote control and operate the
system.
This function can be used if the TV
supports the link menu. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of
your TV.
Other Operations
If you turn on the system while you
are watching the TV, the TV sound
will be output from the speakers
of the system. The volume of the
system can be adjusted using the
TV’s remote control.
If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the system the previous
time you watched the TV, the system
will be turned on automatically
when you turn on the TV again.
Operations can also be made by the
TV’s menu. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.
Audio Return Channel
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Note
•• In the TV’s link menu, the system is
recognized by the TV as “Player”.
•• Some operations may not be available
with some TVs.
Language Follow
When you change the language
for the on-screen display of the
TV, the system’s on-screen display
language is also changed.
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Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems
(Wired Party Chain function)
You can connect multiple audio systems in a chain to create a more
interesting party environment and to produce higher sound output.
An activated system in the chain will be the “Party Host” and share the music.
Other systems will become “Party Guests” and play the same music as that
being played by the “Party Host”.
Setting up the Wired Party Chain
Set up a Wired Party Chain by connecting all the systems using audio cables
(not supplied).
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).
 If all the systems are equipped with Wired Party Chain function
Example: When connecting using this system as the first system
Other Operations
Continue the
connection until
the last system
First system
Second
system
Last system
•• The last system must be connected to the first system.
•• Any system can become a Party Host.
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•• You can change the Party Host to another system in the chain. For details,
see “To select a new Party Host (when all the systems are equipped with the
Wired Party Chain function)” (page 55).
•• Make sure that a function other than the AUDIO IN function is selected.
If the AUDIO IN function is selected, this feature cannot be used.
 If one of the systems is not equipped with Wired Party Chain
function
Example: When connecting using this system as the first system
Continue the
connection until
the last system
First system
Second
system
Last system*
* Connect the system which is not equipped with Wired Party Chain function at the last
system, otherwise the chain will stop at that system. Be sure to select the Audio In
function on this last system.
•• The last system is not connected to the first system.
•• You must select the first system as Party Host so that all systems are playing
the same music when Wired Party Chain function is activated.
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Enjoying the Wired Party Chain
1 Plug in the AC power cord
(mains lead) and turn on all the
systems.
2 Adjust the volume on each
system.
3 Activate the Wired Party Chain
function on the system to be
used as the Party Host.
Note
•• Depending on the total unit of systems
you have connected, Party Guests may
take some time to start playing the
music.
•• Changing the volume level and sound
effect on the Party Host will not affect
the output on the Party Guests.
music source as Party Host even when
you change the function on Party Guest.
However, you can adjust the volume
and change the sound effect on Party
Guest.
•• When you use the microphone or play
the guitar on Party Host, the sound will
not be output from Party Guests.
•• When one of the systems in the chain
is performing USB transfer, wait for the
system to complete or stop the transfer
before you activate the Wired Party
Chain function.
•• For detailed operation on other
systems, refer to the operating
instructions of the systems.
To select a new Party Host (when
all the systems are equipped
with the Wired Party Chain
function)
Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the
Wired Party Chain” on the system
to be used as a new Party Host. The
current Party Host becomes Party
Guest automatically. All systems
play the same music as that being
played by the new Party Host.
Note
•• You can select another system as the
new Party Host only after the Wired
Party Chain function of all the systems
in the Chain has been activated.
•• If the selected system does not become
a new Party Host after a few seconds,
repeat step 3 under “Enjoying the Wired
Party Chain”.
Other Operations
Example: When using this system
as the Party Host
 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly on
the unit to select the function
you want. If you are using
connection  (page 54), do
not select the AUDIO IN function.
If you select this function, sound
cannot be output.
 Start playing the music, then
touch and hold PARTY CHAIN
on the unit for 2 seconds or
more.
“PARTY CHAIN” appears on the
display. The Party Host starts the
Wired Party Chain, and other
systems become Party Guests
automatically. All systems play the
same music as that being played by
the Party Host.
“WIRED P.CHAIN” lights up on the
display of Party Host and Party
Guests.
•• The Party Guest continues playing the
To deactivate the Wired Party
Chain
Touch and hold PARTY CHAIN on
the Party Host for 2 seconds or more.
“LEAVE PARTY” appears on the
display.
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Note
Enjoying wireless
playback using
multiple systems
(Wireless Party Chain
function)
If the Wired Party Chain function is not
deactivated after a few seconds, touch
and hold PARTY CHAIN on the Party
Host again for 2 seconds or more.
Setting the Wired Party Chain
sound mode
You can set the sound mode when
the Wired Party Chain function is
activated.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“P. CHAIN MODE”, then press
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
the mode you want, then press
.
•• “STEREO”: outputs the stereo
sound.
•• “RIGHT CH”: outputs the
monaural sound of the right
channel.
•• “LEFT CH”: outputs the monaural
sound of the left channel.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
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You can connect multiple audio
systems in a chain via BLUETOOTH
connection if all the systems are
equipped with the Wireless Party
Chain function. This function allows
you to create a more exciting party
environment and to produce higher
sound output without a cable
connection.
Note that you can only play back
audio source from a BLUETOOTH
device.
The first system in the chain to be
activated becomes the Party Host
and shares the music. Other systems
become Party Guests and play the
same music as that being played by
the Party Host.
Setting up and enjoying the
Wireless Party Chain
Example: Setting the MHC-V81D as
the first system (Party Host)
1 Turn on all the systems.
2 Set the first system as the Party
Host.
 Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to
select the BLUETOOTH function.
 Connect the BLUETOOTH device
to the system via BLUETOOTH
connection.
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 Touch WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN
on the unit.
“CHAINING” appears on the
display. The system enters the
Wireless Party Chain mode.
When the system entered Wireless
Party Chain setup mode, connection
to the BLUETOOTH device is
terminated automatically.
3 Set the second system as a Party
Guest.
 Touch BLUETOOTH on the
second system to select the
BLUETOOTH function.
 Touch WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN
on the second system.
The second system will become
a Party Guest.
“P.CHAIN” lights up on the
display.
Note
4Set the third or more systems as
Party Guests.
Repeat step 3.
Note
Connect the third or later systems
within 30 seconds of connecting the
previous system. “P. CHAIN” flashes
on the display of the Party Host within
30 seconds. After 30 seconds, the
system cannot be connected.
Party Guest is connected.
“P.CHAIN” will stop flashing on the
display of the Party Host and the
BLUETOOTH device will reconnect to
the Party Host.
6Start playback on the connected
BLUETOOTH device.
7 Adjust the volume.
When the volume on the Party Host
is adjusted, the volume on Party
Guests are also adjusted. If you
want to adjust the volume on a
particular Party Guest, adjust the
volume on that Party Guest.
Note
•• You cannot select another system as
the new Party Host while the Wireless
Party Chain is activated.
•• When you use the microphone or play
the guitar on Party Host, the sound will
not be output from Party Guests.
•• For detailed operation on other
systems, refer to the operating
instructions of the systems.
Hint
To add new Party Guests after Wireless
Party Chain has already been established,
touch and hold WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN
on the Party Host , then repeat step 3 of
“Setting up and enjoying the Wireless
Party Chain” (page 56).
To deactivate the Wireless Party
Chain
Other Operations
The Wireless Party Chain function is
canceled in the following situations.
—— There is no operation within
1 minute after the Party Host is set
in step 2.
—— WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN is touched
again on the Party Host before step
3 is completed.
5 Wait 30 seconds after the last
Touch WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN on
the Party Host.
Note
When you change the function or turn off
the Party Host, the Wireless Party Chain
will be deactivated.
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To make a Party Guest leave the
Wireless Party Chain
Touch WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN on
the Party Guest which want to leave.
In this case, the rest of the Wireless
Party Chain will remain active.
Note
•• When you change the function or turn
off a particular Party Guest, that Party
Guest will leave the Wireless Party
Chain connection.
•• Sleep Timer and Auto Standby functions
are not available on Party Guests.
Settings synchronization during
Wireless Party Chain
When the Wireless Party Chain
is established, the following
conditions will be applied:
•• If Mega Bass and Party Light
settings are changed on the Party
Host, the settings on Party Guests
are also changed.
•• DJ Effect and Karaoke settings
such as Vocal Fader and Key
Control are turned off on both
Party Host and Party Guests.
•• Sound field settings return to
default on both Party Host and
Party Guests.
•• When the Party Host is turned off,
the Party Guests are also turned
off.
Listening to music
wirelessly with two
systems (Speaker Add
function)
To use this function, two same
model systems are required.
By connecting two systems via
BLUETOOTH wireless technology,
you can enjoy music in a more
powerful way. You can also select an
audio output between double mode
(in which the two systems play
the same sound) and stereo mode
(stereo sound).
In the following steps, the
two systems are described as
“system ” (or Host system) and
“system ” (or Guest system).
Note
•• To use this feature, make sure “Sony |
Music Center” app (page 44) has
been installed to your BLUETOOTH
device.
•• Be sure that the BLUETOOTH device
has paired with both System  and
system . For details on the pairing
operation, see “Pairing this system with
a BLUETOOTH device” (page 39) or
“One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection by
NFC” (page 42).
Setting up and enjoying the
Speaker Add
1 Bring two systems of the same
model within 1 meter of each
other.
2 Turn on system  and system
.
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3 Touch BLUETOOTH on system 
and system  to select the
BLUETOOTH function.
“BLUETOOTH” appears on the
display.
4Connect system  and a
BLUETOOTH device via
BLUETOOTH connection
(page 39).
5 Launch “Sony | Music Center”
and follow the on-screen
instructions to setup the
Speaker Add for system  and
system .
“HOST” appears on the display of
system , and “GUEST” appears on
the display of system .
6Set the output mode using
7 Start playback on the
BLUETOOTH device, and adjust
the volume.
For details, see “Listening to music
on a BLUETOOTH device”
(page 40).
the guitar on system , the sound will
not be output from system .
•• The following operations are not
available on system  when using
Speaker Add:
—— Sleep Timer
—— Auto Standby
—— Child Lock
—— Gesture Mode
—— Party Lock
—— Vocal Fader, Key Control & Scoring
—— Controlling the system using remote
control
Settings synchronization
during Speaker Add
•• When the Speaker Add connection
is established, the following
settings of system  will
synchronized with system :
—Volume
—
—Mega
—
Bass
—Sound
—
field and Custom EQ
—DJ
— Effect
—Party
—
Light and Light Mode
•• When the above settings changed
on either system  or system
, the other system settings are
synchronized.
•• When system  is turned off,
system  also turns off.
To deactivate the Speaker Add
function
Other Operations
“Sony | Music Center” on your
BLUETOOTH device.
•• Double Mode: outputs the
stereo sound from both
systems.
•• Stereo mode - right: outputs
the monaural sound of the
right channel from system
, and the left channel from
system .
•• Stereo mode - left: outputs
the monaural sound of the left
channel from system , and
the right channel from system
.
Note
•• When you use the microphone or play
Use “Sony | Music Center” and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Note
If you want to reset one of the two
systems while using the Speaker Add
function, make sure to turn off the other
system.
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If you do not turn off the other system
before resetting the Speaker Add
function, BLUETOOTH connection or
sound output may be interrupted.
Hint
•• Unless you deactivate the function, the
system will try to re-establish the most
recent connection the next time you
turn on the system.
•• Switch to SBC codec when using the
Speaker Add function. For details, see
“Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs”
(page 43).
Enjoying hands-free
calls
You can enjoy hands-free calls with
a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that
supports HFP (Hands-free Profile) or
HSP (Headset Profile).
To use this function, make sure that
a BLUETOOTH connection has been
established.
Use the keys on the touch panel of
the unit to perform this operation.
Note
•• Depending on the model of your
mobile phone, the operation system or
applications installed, some functions
of hands-free calling may not work
correctly.
•• This function is not available when you
connect more than one BLUETOOTH
device to the system at a time.
•• The volume of music playback and call
is different. Adjust the volume during
calling.
•• If the caller cannot hear or can barely
hear your voice, talk more closely into
the built-in microphone of the system.
•• Noise may result if the system and the
BLUETOOTH mobile phone are too
close. Place the BLUETOOTH mobile
phone further if noise is heard.
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Receiving a call
1 Touch
when a call is
incoming.
When an incoming call arrives,
playback pauses and the system
emits a ring tone.
The caller phone number or name
will appear on the display.
Note
If you touch and hold
when a call is
incoming, the call will be rejected.
2 Talk into the system’s built-in
microphone.
3 Touch
to end the call.
Making a call
1 Make a call by operating the
connected BLUETOOTH mobile
phone.
When you make a call, playback will
pause and the system will emit a
dial tone.
2 Talk into the system’s built-in
microphone when the other
party answers the call.
3 Touch
to end the call.
Switching the phone call
output from the system to the
mobile phone and vice-versa
Touch and hold
while talking.
Hints
•• If your BLUETOOTH mobile phone
supports both HFP and HSP, set it to
HFP.
•• If you were listening to music before
the call, playback will resume when the
call ends.
•• Operations may vary depending on the
BLUETOOTH mobile phone. Refer to the
operating instructions for your mobile
phone.
Using the Voice Assist
function on
smartphone
This function can only be operated
using Google app on Android
smartphone and Siri on iPhone/
iPod.
You can make a call using voice
command and operate the Android
smartphone or iPhone/iPod with
Voice Assist function by talking into
the system’s built-in microphone.
1 Activate the Google app or turn
3 Press
to activate the Google
app or Siri when the Android
smartphone or iPhone/iPod is
in standby or playing music.
The Google app or Siri is activated
and you will hear the start-up
sound.
4Speak into the system’s built-in
microphone to make a request
to Google app* or Siri.
*If no request is made after a
certain time after activating the
Google app, you will hear a beep
sound and the Google app will be
deactivated.
For details on apps which compatible
with the Google app, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with
the Android smartphone.
For details on apps which compatible
with Siri, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the iPhone/
iPod.
on Siri.
Note
•• We recommend you to use the latest
app version.
•• The Google app may not be activated
from the system depending on
specifications of the Android
smartphone.
2 Connect the system to the
Android smartphone or iPhone/
iPod via BLUETOOTH
connection.
Singing along: Karaoke
Preparing for Karaoke
1 Press MIC LEVEL– repeatedly to
reduce the microphone volume
level.
Other Operations
Refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the Android
smartphone to activate the Google
app or refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
iPhone/iPod to turn on Siri.
Alternatively, touch MIC/GUITAR
LEVEL– on the unit repeatedly to
reduce the microphone volume
level.
2 Touch GUITAR on the unit
repeatedly until GUITAR
indicator lights off.
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3 Connect an optional
microphone to MIC1 or MIC2/
GUITAR jack on the unit.
Connect another optional
microphone if you want to sing in
duet.
4Start playing the music and
adjust the microphone volume.
Press MIC ECHO repeatedly to
adjust the echo effect.
5 Start singing along with the
music.
To use the Gesture Control
during karaoke
See “Using the Gesture Control
during Karaoke function”
(page 48).
Note
•• If howling occurs:
—— move the microphone away from the
system.
—— change the direction of the
microphone.
—— press MIC LEVEL– repeatedly.
—— press MIC ECHO repeatedly to adjust
the echo level.
•• Microphone sound will not be
transferred to the USB device during
USB transfer.
•• You cannot adjust the microphone
volume level using the VOLUME +/– on
the unit or  +/– button on the remote
control. Press MIC LEVEL+/– repeatedly
to adjust the microphone volume level.
•• When using the Wireless Party Chain
or Speaker Add function, sound from
the microphone is only output from
the system to which the microphone is
connected.
•• If the sound through the microphone
is extremely loud, it may be distorted.
Press MIC LEVEL – repeatedly to reduce
the microphone volume.
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Reducing the vocal sound
(Vocal Fader)
You can reduce the sound of the
vocal in stereo source.
Press VOCAL FADER repeatedly to
select “ON V FADER”.
To cancel Vocal Fader effect, press
VOCAL FADER repeatedly to select
“OFF”.
Changing the key (Key Control)
Press KEY CONTROL / to suit
your vocal range.
Activating the Karaoke scoring
mode (Score Mode)
You only can use scoring function
when the microphone is connected.
Your score is calculated from a scale
of 0 to 99 by comparing your voice
with the music source.
1 Start playing the music.
2 Press SCORE before singing a
song.
3 After singing for more than a
minute, press SCORE again to
view your score.
Changing your voice
(Voice Changer)
You can change your voice when
you talk or sing into microphone.
Press VOICE CHANGER repeatedly
to change your voice effect.
To turn off Voice Changer
Press VOICE CHANGER repeatedly to
select “OFF”.
Enjoying sound from a
guitar
You can listen to the sound from the
guitar by connecting a guitar to the
MIC2/GUITAR jack on the unit.
You can also play the guitar and sing
along by connecting a microphone
to the MIC1 jack on the unit.
Your guitar sound can be changed
by selecting the guitar effect.
Note
•• Howling may occur when using electro-
acoustic guitar with “O.DRIVE” effect.
Press MIC/GUITAR LEVEL – on the unit
repeatedly to reduce the guitar volume.
Otherwise, change to the other guitar
effect.
•• Before disconnecting the guitar from
the system, press MIC/GUITAR LEVEL –
on the unit repeatedly to reduce the
guitar volume.
To turn off the guitar mode
Touch GUITAR on the unit repeatedly
until the GUITAR indicator lights off.
1 Touch MIC/GUITAR LEVEL – on
Playing the drum
(Taiko)
2 Use an instrument cable (not
You can play a virtual drum by using
the top panel of the system as a
drum pad.
the unit repeatedly to reduce
the guitar volume level.
supplied) to connect a guitar
(not supplied) to MIC2/GUITAR
jack on the unit.
repeatedly to select the guitar
effect.
GUITAR indicator lights up.
•• “CLEAN”: original guitar sound.
Recommended for electric guitar
or electro-acoustic guitar.
•• “O.DRIVE”: distorted sound
similar to an overdriven guitar
amplifier. Recommended for
electric guitar.
•• “BASS”: original guitar sound.
Recommended for bass guitar.
gently. Do not use other items, such as a
stick as it will scratch the surface of the
top panel.
•• The pressure you apply when tapping
the top panel will not affect the volume
level in the Taiko mode as it follows the
volume level of the system.
•• During the Taiko mode, the keys on the
touch panel are deactivated except 
and TAIKO buttons. Use the buttons
on the remote control to change the
function or volume.
Other Operations
3 Touch GUITAR on the unit
Note
•• Tap the top panel using your hands
4Start playing the guitar and
adjust the guitar volume.
The guitar sound is output from the
system.
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1 Press TAIKO on the unit
repeatedly to select “TAIKO”.
The top panel lights up in 4 different
colors according to zone.
Lighting
guide
1 Press TAIKO on the unit
repeatedly until “GAME 5”
flashes on the display.
The system counts down in
5 seconds and the game starts
when “START” flashes on the
display.
2 Tap on zone 1, 2, 3 or 4 or swipe
your hand over the GESTURE
CONTROL sensor.
The available swiping motions are
as follows:
Swiping motion
2 Tap zone 1, 2, 3 or 4 according to
the lighting guide pattern.
The lighting guide will flash 3 times.
You need to tap the correct zone on
the third time it flashes.
Tap!
Swipe in this
direction
Right to left
Left to right
Bottom to top
Top to bottom
Playing the Taiko game
In this game, you need to tap the
top panel according to the lighting
guide pattern that appears on
the surrounding of the GESTURE
CONTROL sensor. Your score is
calculated from a scale of 0 to 100
based on the number of correct
actions performed.
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1st flash
Green
2nd flash
Green
3rd flash
Blue
Make sure you tap on the correct
zone at the exact moment when the
lighting guide flashes in blue.
Lighting guide
pattern
Zone you need
to tap
1
2
3
4
3 Continue to play the game for
50 seconds.
The score will appear on the display
after you completed the game.
To deactivate Taiko
Using the Sleep Timer
The system turns off automatically
after the preset time.
Press TAIKO on the unit repeatedly
until the lighting guide lights off.
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select
the time you want.
Enjoying music with the
Party Light and Speaker
Light
To check the remaining time before the
system turns off, press SLEEP.
1 Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly
to select “LED ON”.
2 Press LIGHT MODE repeatedly to
select the illumination mode
you want.
The illumination mode is different
when Wireless Party Chain is
activated.
Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly to
select “LED OFF”.
Note
Hint
Using the Voice
Guidance
You can hear Voice Guidance when
the system enters the BLUETOOTH
pairing mode or a BLUETOOTH
device is being connected or
disconnected from the system.
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“VOICE GUIDANCE”, then press
.
3 Press
/ to select “ON”, then
.
•• Do not look directly at the light-emitting
press
part when the Party Light and Speaker
Light are turned on.
•• If the illumination brightness is glaring,
switch on the room lights or turn off the
illumination.
•• You can turn on or off the Party Light
and Speaker Light when demonstration
is turned on.
The Voice Guidance is activated.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
Other Operations
To turn off Party Light and
Speaker Light
To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select “OFF”.
To deactivate Voice Guidance
Repeat the steps in “Using the Voice
Guidance” (page 65) and select
“OFF” in step 3.
To adjust the level of the Voice
Guidance
1 Press OPTIONS.
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2 Press
/ repeatedly to select
“SAMPLER”, then press .
3 Press
/ repeatedly to adjust
the Voice Guidance level, then
press .
Note
•• The Voice Guidance volume level
change according to the system’s
volume level. However, in some cases,
the Voice Guidance volume level may
not change.
•• In some cases, there may be a delay in
Voice Guidance output.
Using optional
equipment
1 Press  – repeatedly until “VOL
MIN” appears on the display.
2 Connect an optional equipment
(page 17).
3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select “AUDIO IN”.
4Start playing the connected
equipment.
5 Press  + repeatedly to adjust
the volume.
Note
The system may enter standby mode
automatically if the volume level of the
connected equipment is too low. Adjust
the volume level of the equipment.
To turn off automatic standby function,
see “Setting the automatic standby
function” (page 67).
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Deactivating the touch
panel on the unit (Child
Lock)
You can deactivate the keys (except
) on the touch panel of the unit to
prevent misoperation, such as child
mischief.
Touch and hold  on the unit for
more than 5 seconds.
“CHILD LOCK ON” appears on the
display.
You can only operate the system using
the buttons on the remote control.
To turn off the Child Lock function,
touch and hold  on the unit for more
than 5 seconds until “CHILD LOCK OFF”
appears on the display.
Note
•• Child Lock function will be turned off
automatically when you disconnect the
AC power cord (mains lead).
•• Child Lock function cannot be activated
when you open the disc tray.
Deactivating the touch
panel on the unit for a
short time (Party Lock)
When you accidentally splash liquid
on the touch panel of the unit during
party, you can deactivate the keys
(except ) on the touch panel of the
unit for 30 seconds and wipe off the
liquid with a cloth.
Hold your hand above GESTURE
CONTROL sensor on the unit for
more than 5 seconds.
“PARTY LOCK ON” appears on the
display.
To turn off the Party Lock function,
hold your hand above GESTURE
CONTROL sensor on the unit for
more than 5 seconds until “PARTY
LOCK OFF” appears on the display.
Note
•• The party lock being applied cancels
automatically in 30 seconds.
•• While the party lock is applied, the
touch panel indications of the unit are
turned off.
Setting the automatic
standby function
1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select
“AutoSTBY”, then press
.
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
“ON” or “OFF”, then press .
Updating the software
The software of this system may be
updated in the future.
You can update your system’s preinstalled software from the websites
below.
Follow the online instructions to
update the software.
For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>
For customers in Europe and
Russia:
<http://www.sony.eu/support>
For customers in other countries/
regions:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/
support>
Other Operations
The system enters standby mode
automatically in about 15 minutes
when there is no operation or audio
signal output.
By default, the automatic standby
function is turned on.
—— when microphone or guitar is
connected.
—— when the system is a Party Guest in
the Wireless Party Chain function or
the Guest system in the Speaker Add
function.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.
Note
•• “AutoSTBY” flashes on the display about
2 minutes before entering standby
mode.
•• The automatic standby function does
not work in the following cases:
—— during tuner function.
—— when the Sleep Timer is activated.
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Additional Information
Troubleshooting
Should you encounter a problem
with your system, find your problem
in the troubleshooting checklist
below and take the corrective
action.
If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Note that if the service personnel
changes some parts during repair,
these parts may be retained.
If “PROTECTX” (X is a number)
and “CHECK MANUAL” flashes
on the display
Immediately unplug the AC
power cord (mains lead), and
check if anything is blocking the
ventilation openings of the unit.
After you have checked and
found no problems, reconnect
the AC power cord (mains lead),
and turn on the system. If the
issue persists, contact your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The power does not turn on.
•• Check that the AC power cord
(mains lead) is connected securely.
The system has entered standby
mode.
•• This is not a malfunction. The
system enters standby mode
automatically in about 15 minutes
when there is no operation or
audio signal output (page 67).
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There is no sound.
•• Adjust the volume.
•• Check the connection of the
optional equipment, if any
(page 17).
•• Turn on the connected equipment.
•• Unplug the AC power cord (mains
lead), then plug in the AC power
cord (mains lead) again and turn
on the system.
There is no picture/sound when
connected to the HDMI OUT (TV)
ARC jack.
•• Change the setting in [HDMI
SETUP] – [HDMI RESOLUTION]. The
problem may be solved.
•• The equipment connected to
the HDMI OUT (TV) ARC jack
does not conform to the audio
signal format. In this case, set
[HDMI SETUP] – [AUDIO(HDMI)] to
[PCM] (page 34).
•• Try the following:
—Turn
—
the system off and on
again.
—Turn
—
the connected equipment
off and on again.
—Disconnect
—
then connect the
HDMI cable again.
There is no microphone sound.
•• Adjust the microphone volume
level.
•• Make sure the microphone is
connected to the MIC1 or MIC2/
GUITAR jack on the unit correctly.
•• Make sure the microphone is
turned on.
No TV sound is heard from the
system. “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR”
appear on the display.
•• This system supports 2-channel
Linear PCM formats only. Check
the audio output setting on the
TV and change it to PCM output
mode if automatic mode is
selected.
•• Check that the speaker output
setting on the TV is set to use
external speakers.
There is severe hum or noise.
•• Move the system away from
sources of noise.
•• Connect the system to a different
wall outlet.
•• Install a noise filter (not supplied)
to the AC power cord (mains lead).
•• Turn off surrounding electrical
equipment.
•• The noise generated by the
cooling fans of the system may be
heard when the system is turned
on. This is not a malfunction.
•• Move the unit away from the neon
signs or fluorescent light.
There is acoustic feedback.
•• Reduce the volume.
•• Move the microphone and guitar
away from the system or change
the direction of the microphone.
The color irregularity on a TV
screen persists.
•• Turn off the TV at once, then turn
it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the
color irregularity still persists,
place the system farther away
from the TV.
A clicking sound is heard when the
system is turned on.
•• This is the operating sound and it
occurs when the system is turned
on or off, for example. This is not a
malfunction.
The sound loses stereo effect
during playback.
•• Turn off the Vocal Fader
(page 62).
•• Make sure the system is
connected properly.
Disc player
The disc tray does not open and
“LOCKED” appears on the display.
•• Consult your nearest Sony dealer
or local authorized Sony service
facility.
The disc tray does not close.
•• Load the disc correctly.
The disc does not eject.
•• You cannot eject the disc during
Synchronized Transfer or REC1
Transfer. Press  to cancel the
transfer, then touch  on the unit
to eject the disc.
•• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Playback does not start.
•• Wipe the disc clean (page 78).
•• Reload the disc.
•• Load the disc that this system can
play back (page 8).
•• Remove the disc and wipe away
the moisture on the disc, then
leave the system turned on for
a few hours until the moisture
evaporates.
Additional Information
The remote control does not
function.
•• Remove the obstacles between
the remote control and the unit.
•• Move the remote control closer to
the unit.
•• Point the remote control at the
unit’s sensor.
•• Replace the batteries (R03/size
AAA).
•• Move the unit away from the
fluorescent light.
“CHILD LOCK” appears when you
touch any key on the unit.
•• Set the Child Lock function to off
(page 66).
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•• The region code on the DVD VIDEO
does not match the system.
The sound skips.
•• Wipe the disc clean (page 78).
•• Reload the disc.
•• Move the unit to a place with no
vibration.
Playback does not start from the
first track.
•• Set the play mode to Normal Play
(page 28).
•• Resume Play has been selected.
Press  twice. Then, press  to
start playback.
You cannot perform some
functions such as Stop, Lock
Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat
Play, or Shuffle Play.
•• Depending on the disc, you may
not be able to do some of the
operations above. Refer to the
operating instructions supplied
with the disc.
The DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3,
MPEG4, or Xvid) cannot be played
back.
•• The data is not stored in the
supported format.
•• Make sure you have selected
the correct Media Mode before
playback.
The folder name, track name, file
name and ID3 tag characters do
not appear properly.
•• The ID3 version is not in Version 1
(1.0/1.1) or Version 2 (2.2/2.3).
•• The character codes that can be
displayed by this system are as
follows:
—Upper
—
cases (A to Z)
—Numbers
—
(0 to 9)
—Symbols
—
(< > * +, [ ] \ _)
Other characters appear as “_”.
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USB device
Transferring results in an error.
•• You are using an unsupported USB
device. Check the information on
the website about compatible USB
devices (page 11).
•• The USB device is not formatted
correctly. Refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device on
how to format.
•• Turn off the system and remove
the USB device. If the USB device
has a power switch, turn the USB
device off and on again after
removing it from the system. Then,
perform the transfer again.
•• If the transfer and erase
operations are repeated multiple
times, the file structure within the
USB device becomes fragmented.
Refer to the operating instructions
of the USB device on how to deal
with this problem.
•• The USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off
during transfer. Delete the
partially-transferred file, and
perform the transfer again. If this
does not fix the problem, the USB
device may be broken. Refer to the
operating instructions of the USB
device on how to deal with this
problem.
Audio files or folders on the USB
device cannot be erased.
•• Check if the USB device is writeprotected.
•• The USB device was disconnected
or the power was turned off
during the erase operation. Delete
the partially-erased file. If this
does not fix the problem, the USB
device may be broken. Refer to the
operating instructions of the USB
device on how to deal with this
problem.
There is no sound.
•• The USB device is not connected
correctly. Turn off the system and
reconnect the USB device, then
turn on the system and check if
“USB” appears on the display.
“READING” is displayed for an
extended time, or it takes a long
time before playback starts.
•• The reading process can take a
long time in the following cases.
—There
—
are many folders or files
on the USB device (page 10).
—The
—
file structure is extremely
complex.
—The
—
memory capacity is
excessive.
“NO FILE” appears on the display.
•• The system has entered the
software update mode, and all
keys (except ) are deactivated.
Press  on the unit to cancel the
software update.
“OVER CURRENT” appears on the
display.
•• A problem has been detected
with the level of electrical current
from the (USB) port. Turn off
the system and remove the USB
device from the port. Make sure
there is no problem with the USB
device. If this display pattern
persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.
Erroneous display.
•• The data stored in the USB
device may have been corrupted,
perform the transfer again.
•• The character codes that can be
displayed by this system are as
follows:
—Upper
—
cases (A to Z)
—Numbers
—
(0 to 9)
—Symbols
—
(< > * +, [ ] \ _)
Other characters appear as “_”.
The USB device is not recognized.
•• Turn off the system and reconnect
the USB device, then turn on the
system.
•• Check the information on the
website about compatible USB
devices (page 11).
•• The USB device is not working
properly. Refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device on
how to deal with this problem.
Additional Information
There is noise, skipping, or
distorted sound.
•• You are using an unsupported USB
device. Check the information on
the website about compatible USB
devices (page 11).
•• Turn off the system and reconnect
the USB device, then turn on the
system.
•• The music data itself contains
noise, or the sound is distorted.
Noise may have entered during
the transfer process. Delete the
file, and try transfer again.
•• The bit rate used in encoding an
audio file was low. Send an audio
file with higher bit rate to the USB
device.
—The
—
internal memory is
fragmented.
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Playback does not start.
•• Turn off the system and reconnect
the USB device, then turn on the
system.
•• Check the information on the
website about compatible USB
devices (page 11).
Playback does not start from the
first file.
•• Set the play mode to Normal Play
(page 28).
Files cannot be played back.
•• Make sure you have selected
the correct Media Mode before
playback.
•• USB devices formatted with file
systems other than FAT16 or FAT32
are unsupported.*
•• If you use a partitioned USB
device, only files on the first
partition can be played back.
* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32,
but some USB devices may not support
all of these FAT. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of each USB
device or contact the manufacturer.
Picture
There is no picture.
•• Check that the system is
connected securely.
•• If the video cable or HDMI cable
is damaged, replace it with a new
one.
•• Make sure you connect the unit to
the HDMI input jack or the video
input jack of your TV (page 20).
•• Make sure you turn on the TV and
operate the TV correctly.
•• Make sure you select the input
according to the connection on
the TV so that you can view the
pictures from the system.
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•• (Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models)
Make sure you set the color
system correctly, according to your
TV’s color system.
Picture noise appears.
•• Wipe the disc clean (page 78).
•• If video signal from your system
has to go through your VCR to
your TV, the copy-protection
applied to some DVD VIDEO
programs could affect the picture
quality.
•• (Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models)
When you play back a VIDEO CD
recorded in a different color
system from the one you set to the
system, the picture image may be
distorted (page 22, 32).
•• (Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models)
Set the color system to match your
TV (page 22, 32).
The aspect ratio of the TV screen
cannot be changed.
•• The aspect ratio is fixed on your
DVD VIDEO and video file.
•• Depending on the TV, you may not
change the aspect ratio.
The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.
•• Multilingual tracks are not
recorded on the DVD VIDEO being
played back.
•• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
the language for the sound track.
The subtitles language cannot be
changed.
•• Multilingual subtitles are not
recorded on the DVD VIDEO being
played back.
•• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
the subtitles.
The subtitles cannot be turned off.
•• The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning
off subtitles.
The camera angles cannot be
changed.
•• Multi-angles are not recorded on
the DVD VIDEO being played back.
•• The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing
the angles.
Tuner*
There is severe hum or noise, or
stations cannot be received.
•• Connect the antenna properly.
•• Change antenna location and
its orientation to obtain good
reception.
•• Turn off nearby electrical
equipment.
* Radio may not be received depending
on the radio wave conditions or the
housing environment in your area.
BLUETOOTH device
The BLUETOOTH device cannot
detect the system, or “BT OFF”
appears on the display.
•• Set the BLUETOOTH signal to “BT
ON” (page 44).
attempted to connect does not
support the A2DP profile, and
cannot be connected with the
system.
•• Enable the BLUETOOTH function of
the BLUETOOTH device.
•• Establish a connection from the
BLUETOOTH device.
•• The pairing registration
information has been erased.
Perform the pairing operation
again.
The sound skips or fluctuates, or
the connection is lost.
•• The system and the BLUETOOTH
device are too far apart.
•• If there are obstacles between
the system and your BLUETOOTH
device, remove or avoid the
obstacles.
•• If there is equipment that
generates electromagnetic
radiation, such as a wireless LAN,
other BLUETOOTH device, or a
microwave oven nearby, move
them away.
The sound of your BLUETOOTH
device cannot be heard on this
system.
•• Increase the volume on your
BLUETOOTH device first, then
adjust the volume using +/–.
There is severe hum, noise, or
distorted sound.
•• If there are obstacles between
the system and your BLUETOOTH
device, remove or avoid the
obstacles.
Additional Information
Pairing cannot be performed.
•• Move the BLUETOOTH device
closer to the system.
•• Pairing may not be possible if
other BLUETOOTH devices are
present around the system.
In this case, turn off the other
BLUETOOTH devices.
•• Make sure to enter the correct
passkey when selecting the
system’s name (this system) on
the BLUETOOTH device.
Connection is not possible.
•• The BLUETOOTH device you
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•• If there is equipment that
generates electromagnetic
radiation, such as a wireless LAN,
other BLUETOOTH device, or a
microwave oven nearby, move
them away.
•• Turn down the volume of the
connected BLUETOOTH device.
Gesture Control
The Gesture Control cannot be
activated.
•• Touch GESTURE ON/OFF
repeatedly until GESTURE
CONTROL lights up.
•• Make sure the Child Lock function
is not activated (page 66).
The Gesture Control does not
operate properly.
•• Move your hand closer to
GESTURE CONTROL sensor (page
46) when you perform the
swiping motion.
•• Perform the swiping motion at a
slower speed.
•• Select the correct mode
(PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER or
KARAOKE) before you start using
the Gesture Control (page 47,
48).
•• Install a noise filter (not supplied)
to the AC power cord (mains lead).
•• Turn off surrounding electrical
equipment.
“PARTY LOCK” appears when you
touch any key on the unit.
•• Set the Party Lock function to off
(page 66).
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Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA”
Sync)
The system does not turn on even
when the TV is turned on.
•• Hold down SHIFT and press
SETUP, then set [HDMI SETUP]
– [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON]
(page 34). The TV must support
the Control for HDMI function
(page 50). For details, refer to
the operating instructions of your
TV.
•• Check the speaker settings of the
TV. The system power syncs with
the speaker settings of the TV.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
•• If the sound was output from the
TV’s speakers the previous time,
the system does not turn on even
when the TV is turned on.
The system turns off when the TV
is turned off.
•• Check the setting of [HDMI SETUP]
– [STANDBY LINKED TO TV] (page
34). When [STANDBY LINKED TO
TV] is set to [ON], the system turns
off automatically when you turn
off the TV regardless of the input.
The system does not turn off even
when the TV is turned off.
•• Check the setting of [HDMI SETUP]
– [STANDBY LINKED TO TV] (page
34).
To turn the system off
automatically regardless of the
input when you turn off the TV, set
[STANDBY LINKED TO TV] to [ON].
The TV must support the Control
for HDMI function (page 50).
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.
The sound is output from both the
system and the TV.
•• Mute the sound of the system or
the TV.
•• Change the speaker output on the
TV to TV speaker or Audio System.
The Control for HDMI function
does not work properly.
•• Check the connection with the
system (page 17).
•• Enable the Control for HDMI
function on the TV. For details,
refer to the operating instructions
of your TV.
•• Wait a while, then try again. If you
unplug the system, it will take
a while before operations can
be made. Wait for 15 seconds or
longer, then try again.
•• Make sure the TV connected to
the system support the Control for
HDMI function.
•• The type and number of devices
that can be controlled by the
Control for HDMI function is
restricted by the HDMI CEC
standard as follows:
—Recording
—
devices (Blu-ray Disc
recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up
to 3 devices
—Playback
—
devices (Blu-ray Disc
Player, DVD player, etc.): up to
3 devices (this system uses one
of them)
—Tuner-related
—
devices: up to
4 devices
—Audio
—
system (receiver/
headphone): up to 1 device
(used by this system)
Wired Party Chain, Wireless
Party Chain and Speaker Add
Wired Party Chain function cannot
be activated.
•• Check the connections
(page 53).
•• Make sure the audio cables are
connected correctly.
Additional Information
No TV sound is output from the
system.
•• Check the type and connection of
the HDMI cable or audio cable that
is connected to the system and
the TV (page 20).
•• If your TV is compatible with
Audio Return Channel, make
sure the system is connected
to an ARC-compatible HDMI
IN jack of the TV (page 20).
If sound is still not output or if
sound is interrupted, connect
an audio cable (not supplied),
hold down SHIFT and press
SETUP, then set [HDMI SETUP] –
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] to
[OFF] (page 34).
•• If your TV is not compatible with
Audio Return Channel, TV sound
will not be output from the system
even if the system is connected to
the TV’s HDMI IN jack. To output TV
sound from the system, connect
an audio cable (not supplied)
(page 21).
•• Change the function of the system
to “TV” (page 21).
•• Increase the volume on the
system.
•• Depending on the order in which
you connect the TV and the
system, the system may be muted
and “ ” (muting) lights up on
display of the unit. If this happens,
turn on the TV first, then the
system.
•• Set the speakers setting of the TV
(BRAVIA) to Audio System. Refer to
the operating instructions of your
TV on how to set the TV.
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“PARTY CHAIN” is flashing on the
display.
•• You cannot select AUDIO IN
function if you make connection
 (page 53) during Wired
Party Chain function. Select other
function (page 55).
•• Touch and hold PARTY CHAIN on
the unit.
•• Turn off the system, then turn it
back on again.
Wired Party Chain function does
not work properly.
•• Turn off the system. Then, turn
it back on again to activate the
Wired Party Chain function.
BLUETOOTH device cannot be
connected to the system during
Wireless Party Chain function.
•• After connecting all the systems,
perform the pairing and
connecting operations between
the BLUETOOTH device and the
Party Host.
BLUETOOTH device cannot be
connected to the system during
Speaker Add function.
•• After connecting two same model
systems, perform the pairing and
connecting operations between
the BLUETOOTH device and the
Host system.
2 Press  to turn on the system.
3 Touch and hold GUITAR and
MEGA BASS for about 3 seconds.
“RESET” appears on the display.
After the reset completes, the
system automatically reboots. Press
 to turn on the system.
All BLUETOOTH pairing information
and user-configured settings, such
as preset radio stations are reset to
factory default setting (except for
some setup menu settings).
To reset all setup menu settings, see
“Returning the setup menu settings
to the default” (page 76).
Returning the setup menu
settings to the default
You can return the setup
menu settings (except for
[PARENTAL CONTROL] settings) to
the default settings.
1 Hold down SHIFT and press
SETUP.
The setup menu appears on the TV
screen.
2 Press
/ repeatedly to select
[SYSTEM SETUP], then press .
3 Press
/ repeatedly to select
[RESET], then press .
4 Press
Resetting the system
If the system still does not operate
properly, reset the system to factory
default settings.
Use the keys on the touch panel of
the unit to perform this operation.
1 Unplug the AC power cord (mains
lead), then plug it back in.
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/ repeatedly to select
[YES], then press .
It takes a few seconds to complete.
Do not press  while resetting the
system.
Self-diagnosis Function
When letters/numbers appear
on the TV screen or the display
When the self-diagnosis function
is activated to prevent the system
from malfunctioning, a service
number appears. The service
number consists of an alphabet
and numerals (e.g. C 13 50). See the
following table for the cause and
corrective action.
First 3
Cause and corrective
characters of action
the service
number
C 13
This disc is dirty.
•• Clean the disc with a
soft cloth (page 78).
C 31
The disc is not inserted
correctly.
•• Turn off the system,
then turn it back on
again. Then re-insert the
disc correctly.
E XX
(XX is a
number)
Messages
One of the following messages may
appear or flash on the display during
operation.
CANNOT PLAY
•• A disc that cannot be played back
was inserted.
•• A DVD VIDEO with unsupported
region code was inserted.
CODE 01/SGNL ERR
An unsupported audio signal is
input from the connected TV’s HDMI
IN (ARC) jack (page 20).
DATA ERROR
•• The file is created in unsupported
format.
•• The file extensions does not match
the file format.
DEVICE ERROR
The USB device could not be
recognized or an unknown device is
connected.
DEVICE FULL
The memory of the USB device is
full.
•• Contact your nearest
ERASE ERROR
Erase of audio files or folders on the
USB device failed.
Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the
5-character service
number.
Example: E 61 10
FATAL ERROR
The USB device was removed during
transfer or erase operation, and may
have been damaged.
FOLDER FULL
You cannot transfer onto the USB
device because the number of
folders has reached its maximum.
Additional Information
To prevent a
malfunction, the system
has performed the
self-diagnosis function.
NoDEVICE
No USB device is connected or
unsupported device is connected.
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NO DISC
There is no disc in the unit.
Precautions
NO MUSIC
No supported audio files exist in the
playback source.
When carrying the unit
NO SUPPORT
An unsupported USB device is
connected, or the USB device is
connected through a USB hub.
Use the keys on the touch panel of
the unit to perform this operation.
NO VIDEO
No supported video files exist in the
playback source.
1 Press  to turn on the system.
2 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to
NOT USE
You tried to perform a specific
operation under conditions where
that operation is prohibited.
3 Remove the disc.
OVER CURRENT
An over current from the
port was detected.
(USB)
PROTECT
The USB device is write-protected.
PUSH STOP
You tried to perform an operation
that can be performed only when
the playback is stopped.
READING
The system is reading information
of the disc or USB device. Some
operations are not available.
REC ERROR
The transfer did not start, stopped
partway, or otherwise could not be
performed.
TRACK FULL
You cannot transfer onto the USB
device because the number of files
has reached its maximum.
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To avoid damaging the disc
mechanism, perform the following
procedure before carrying the unit.
select “DVD/CD”.
Touch  to open and close the disc
tray.
Wait until “NO DISC” appears on the
display.
4 Press  to turn off the system.
5 Unplug the AC power cord (mains
lead).
Notes on discs
•• Before playing, wipe the disc with a
cleaning cloth from the center outward
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 them in a car parked in direct
sunlight.
On safety
•• Completely disconnect the AC 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 system, 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 (mains lead) must be
changed only at the qualified service
shop.
On handling the system
•• Do not splash water on the unit
on purpose. Dust and drip proof
performance is improved by the flat
top structure of the unit, but this is not
guaranteed for all the situations. If you
accidentally splash liquid on the unit,
wipe off immediately.
•• To maintain the dust and drip proof
performance, make sure all the covers
of the jacks/port/terminal are securely
closed.
On placement
On the speaker system
The built-in 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
system far away from the TV.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
Caution: If you leave a still video
image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time via this system, you
risk permanent damage to your TV
screen. Projection TVs are especially
susceptible to this.
•• Do not place the system in an inclined
On heat buildup
•• Heat buildup on the unit during
operation is normal and is not a 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.
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.
On BLUETOOTH communication
•• BLUETOOTH devices should be used
within approximately 10 meters
(unobstructed distance) of each
other. The effective communication
range may become shorter under the
following conditions.
—— When a person, metal object, wall
or other obstruction is between
the devices with a BLUETOOTH
connection
—— Locations where a wireless LAN is
installed
—— Around microwave ovens that are
in use
—— Locations where other
electromagnetic waves are
generated
Additional Information
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 system
on surfaces that have been specially
treated (for example, 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 unit,
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.
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•• BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN
•• BLUETOOTH devices connected with
(IEEE 802.11b/g/n) equipment use the
same frequency band (2.4 GHz). When
using your BLUETOOTH device near
a device with wireless LAN capability,
electromagnetic interference may
occur. This could result in lower data
transfer rates, noise, or inability to
connect. If this happens, try the
following remedies:
—— Use this system at least 10 meters
away from the wireless LAN
equipment.
—— Turn off the power of the wireless
LAN equipment when using your
BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters.
—— Use this system and BLUETOOTH
device as closer to each other as
possible.
•• The radio waves broadcast by this
system may interfere with the operation
of some medical devices. Since this
interference may result in malfunction,
always turn off the power on this
system and BLUETOOTH device in the
following locations:
—— In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes,
at gas stations, and any place where
flammable gases may be present
—— Near automatic doors or fire alarms
•• This system supports security
functions that comply with BLUETOOTH
specifications to ensure secure
connections during communication
using BLUETOOTH technology. However,
this security may be insufficient
depending on the setting contents
and other factors, so always be careful
when performing communication using
BLUETOOTH technology.
•• Sony cannot be held liable in any way
for damages or other loss resulting
from information leaks during
communication using BLUETOOTH
technology.
•• BLUETOOTH communication is not
necessarily guaranteed with all
BLUETOOTH devices that have the same
profile as this system.
this system must comply with the
BLUETOOTH specification prescribed
by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must
be certified to comply. However, even
when a device complies with the
BLUETOOTH specification, there may
be cases where the characteristics or
specifications of the BLUETOOTH device
make it impossible to connect, or may
result in different control methods,
display or operation.
•• Noise may occur or the audio may
cut off depending on the BLUETOOTH
device connected with this system,
the communications environment, or
surrounding conditions.
Specifications
Speaker section
MHC-V81D
Speaker system:
5-way, Bass Reflex
Speaker unit:
Tweeter L/R Front: 50 mm, cone
type
Tweeter L/R Rear: 50 mm, cone
type
Midrange L/R (Upper): 100 mm,
cone type
Midrange L/R (Lower): 120 mm,
cone type
Woofer: 300 mm, cone type
MHC-V71D
Speaker system:
3-way, Double Bass Reflex
Speaker unit:
Tweeter L/R: 50 mm, cone type
Midrange L/R: 120 mm, cone type
Woofer: 300 mm, cone type
Inputs
AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R:
Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm
VIDEO OUT:
Max. output level 1 Vp-p,
unbalanced, Sync. negative load
impedance 75 ohms
HDMI OUT (TV) ARC:
Supported audio signal:
2-channel Linear PCM (up to
48 kHz), Dolby Digital
HDMI section
Connector:
Type A (19 pin)
Disc player section
System:
Compact disc and digital audio
and video system
Laser Diode Properties
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW
* This output is the value
measurement at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up
Block with 7 mm aperture.
Frequency response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Video color system format:
Latin American model:
NTSC
Other models:
NTSC and PAL
USB section
Supported USB device:
Mass Storage Class
Maximum current:
1 A
(USB) port:
Type A
Additional Information
AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R:
Voltage 2 V, impedance
24 kilohms
TV (ARC):
Supported audio signal:
2-channel Linear PCM
MIC1:
Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
10 kilohms
MIC2/GUITAR:
Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
10 kilohms (When guitar mode is
turned off.)
Sensitivity 200 mV, impedance
250 kilohms (When guitar mode is
turned on.)
Outputs
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FM tuner section
FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner
Antenna:
FM lead antenna
Tuning range:
87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz
step)
BLUETOOTH section
Communication system:
BLUETOOTH Standard version 4.2
Output:
BLUETOOTH Standard Power
Class 2
Maximum output power:
< 9.3 dBm
Maximum number of devices to be
registered:
8 devices
Maximum number of simultaneous
connection (Multipoint):
3 devices
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m*1
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –
2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method:
FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread
Spectrum)
Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*2:
A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote
Control Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
HFP (Hands-free Profile)
HSP (Headset Profile)
Supported codecs:
SBC (Subband Codec)
AAC (Advanced Audio Coding)
LDAC
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*1 The actual range will vary depending
on factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a
microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna’s
performance, operating system,
software application, etc.
2
* BLUETOOTH standard profiles
indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH
communication between devices.
NFC section
Operating frequency:
13.56 MHz
Supported audio formats
Supported bit rate and sampling
frequencies:
MP3:
32/44.1/48 kHz, 32 kbps –
320 kbps (VBR)
AAC:
44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 320 kbps
(CBR/VBR)
WMA:
44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 192 kbps
(CBR/VBR)
WAV:
44.1/48 kHz (16 bit)
Supported video formats
Xvid:
Video codec: Xvid video
Bit rate: 4.854 Mbps (MAX)
Resolution/Frame rate:
720 × 480, 30 fps
720 × 576, 25 fps (except for Latin
American model)
Audio codec: MP3
MPEG4:
File format: MP4 File Format
Video codec: MPEG4 Simple
Profile (AVC is not compatible.)
Bit rate: 4 Mbps
Resolution/Frame rate:
720 × 480, 30 fps
720 × 576, 25 fps (except for Latin
American model)
Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is
not compatible.)
DRM: Not compatible
* The power consumption of the system
will be less than 0.5 W when there is no
HDMI connection and “BT STBY” is set
to “OFF”.
Design and specifications are subject
to change without notice.
General
Additional Information
Power requirements:
AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption:
MHC-V81D: 190 W
MHC-V71D: 120 W
Power consumption (at the Power
Saving mode):
0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to
“OFF” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI]
is set to [OFF].)
2 W* (When “BT STBY” is set to
“ON” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is
set to [ON].)
Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.):
MHC-V81D:
378 mm x 1,060 mm x 427 mm
(without side protectors)
447 mm x 1,060 mm x 427 mm
(with side protectors)
MHC-V71D:
370 mm x 930 mm x 427 mm
Mass (Approx.):
MHC-V81D: 26.5 kg
MHC-V71D: 22.0 kg
Operating temperature:
5 °C to 35 °C
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Language code list
The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.
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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
Moldavian
1515
Sundanese
1039
Amharic
1203
Gujarati
1356
Marathi
1516
Swedish
1044
Arabic
1209
Hausa
1357
Malay
1517
Swahili
1045
Assamese
1217
Hindi
1358
Maltese
1521
Tamil
1051
Aymara
1226
Croatian
1363
Burmese
1525
Telugu
1052
Azerbaijani
1229
Hungarian
1365
Nauru
1527
Tajik
1053
Bashkir
1233
Armenian
1369
Nepali
1528
Thai
1057
Byelorussian
1235
Interlingua
1376
Dutch
1529
Tigrinya
1059
Bulgarian
1239
Interlingue
1379
Norwegian
1531
Turkmen
1060
Bihari
1245
Inupiak
1393
Occitan
1532
Tagalog
1061
Bislama
1248
1066
Bengali; Bangla 1253
Indonesian
1403
(Afan) Oromo
1534
Setswana
Icelandic
1408
Oriya
1535
Tonga
1067
Tibetan
1254
Italian
1417
Punjabi
1538
Turkish
1070
Breton
1257
Hebrew
1428
Polish
1539
Tsonga
1079
Catalan
1261
Japanese
1435
Pashto; Pushto
1540
Tatar
1093
Corsican
1269
Yiddish
1436
Portuguese
1543
Twi
Ukrainian
1097
Czech
1283
Javanese
1463
Quechua
1557
1103
Welsh
1287
Georgian
1481
Rhaeto-Romance
1564
Urdu
1105
Danish
1297
Kazakh
1482
Kirundi
1572
Uzbek
1109
German
1298
Greenlandic
1483
Romanian
1581
Vietnamese
1130
Bhutani
1299
Cambodian
1489
Russian
1587
Volapük
1142
Greek
1300
Kannada
1491
Kinyarwanda
1613
Wolof
1144
English
1301
Korean
1495
Sanskrit
1632
Xhosa
1145
Esperanto
1305
Kashmiri
1498
Sindhi
1665
Yoruba
1149
Spanish
1307
Kurdish
1501
Sangho
1684
Chinese
1150
Estonian
1311
Kirghiz
1502
Serbo-Croatian
1697
Zulu
1151
Basque
1313
Latin
1503
Singhalese
1703
Not specified
1157
Persian
1326
Lingala
1505
Slovak
1165
Finnish
1327
Laothian
1506
Slovenian
1166
Fiji
1332
Lithuanian
1507
Samoan
1171
Faroese
1334
Latvian; Lettish
1508
Shona
1174
French
1345
Malagasy
1509
Somali
1181
Frisian
1347
Maori
1511
Albanian
1183
Irish
1349
Macedonian
1512
Serbian
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
Norway
2528
Thailand
2184
United Kingdom
2070
Brazil
2238
Indonesia
2427
Pakistan
2079
Canada
2254
Italy
2424
Philippines
2090
Chile
2276
Japan
2436
Portugal
2092
China
2304
Korea
2489
Russia
2115
Denmark
2363
Malaysia
2501
Singapore
Additional Information
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