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Summary of Contents for Sony MHC-M20D
- Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-M20D...
- Page 2 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 tablecloths, curtains, etc. LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007. Do not expose the appliance to naked This marking is located on the rear flame sources (for example, lighted exterior of the unit.
- Page 3 3 meters. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. This Home Audio System is designed EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. to be used for the following purposes: Inquiries to the EU Importer or related •...
- Page 4 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • is a trademark of DVD Format/ and any use of such marks by Sony Logo Licensing Corporation. Corporation is under license. Other • “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, trademarks and trade names are “DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD”...
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Page 5: About This Manual
• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER About this manual THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE This manual mainly explains • • PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL operations using the remote USE OF A CONSUMER FOR control, but the same operations (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN can also be performed using the COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Setting the BLUETOOTH device ........21 standby mode ......40 Basic playback ......21 Turning on or off the Other playback BLUETOOTH signal ....40 operations ......22 Controlling the system using Using play mode ....25 a smartphone or tablet (Sony | Music Center) ....41... - Page 7 Additional Information Getting frenzied parties with the “Fiestable” app ..42 Troubleshooting ....52 Achieving and sharing a Precautions ......61 Party People ranking and getting bonus features Specifications ....... 63 with Party King ..... 42 Language code list ....66 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ....
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Page 8: Unpacking
Playable files on discs Unpacking Music: • • 1)2) MP3 files (.mp3) Unit: HCD-M20D (1) • • Video: • • Speaker system: SS-M20D (2) • • 2)3) MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v) , Xvid Remote control (1) • • files (.avi) R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) •... - Page 9 • — Files with DRM (Digital Rights A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO Management) copyright (International Organization for protection. Standardization). • — Some Xvid files that are longer than 2 hours. Discs/files that cannot be played The MP3 PRO audio file can be •...
- Page 10 Note on multisession disc The playback order may not be • • applicable depending on the This system can play back software used for creating the continuous sessions on a disc when audio file or video file. they are recorded in the same Compatibility with all encoding/ •...
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Page 11: Websites For Compatible Devices
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. -
Page 12: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls You can lock the keys except (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page 50). Unit (Front) FOOTBALL ... - Page 13 MIC ECHO (page 48) (play) Starts playback. MIC LEVEL +/– (page 48) Hold down for more than 2 seconds, the built-in sound MIC jack demonstration will be played Use to connect a microphone. back. To stop the demonstration, press .
- Page 14 Remote control PLAY MODE (page 25, 33) REPEAT (page 26) Numeric (0 – 9) buttons 1)2) — Selects a track, chapter or file with its item number. — Enters numbers or values. MEGA BASS (page 43) REC TO USB Transfers music to the USB device connected to the (USB) port.
- Page 15 DVD/TUNER MENU (page 22, (pause) 23, 36) Pauses playback. To resume playback, press . RETURN (page 22) (stop) CLEAR (page 23) — Stops playback. When pressed twice, resume OPTIONS playback can be canceled. Enters or exits the options menu. —...
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Page 16: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Unit (Rear) FM ANTENNA terminal HDMI OUT (TV) ARC jack Find a location and an Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) orientation that provide good to connect to the HDMI input jack reception when you set up the of a TV (page 18). -
Page 17: Deactivating The Demonstration
If you do not use the remote control • • AC power cord (mains lead) for a long period of time, remove the Connect the AC power cord batteries to avoid damage from battery (mains lead) (supplied) to the leakage and corrosion. -
Page 18: Connecting The Tv
Connecting the TV Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). To watch video Connect the HDMI cable (not supplied) to the system. HDMI IN (ARC) High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (not supplied) HDMI IN * You can listen to TV sound via the system if you connect the system to the TV’s HDMI IN (ARC) jack. - Page 19 To listen to TV sound via the system or ). Choose one of the connections below ( Audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT HDMI IN (ARC) High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet (not supplied) 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 •...
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Page 20: Changing The Color System
Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Changing the color select “DVD/CD”. system The guide message [Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the (Except for Latin American, bottom of the TV screen. European, and Russian models) Press without loading a disc. Set the color system to PAL or NTSC [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the depending on the color system of... -
Page 21: Changing The Display Mode
Disc/USB Playback Changing the display mode Before using the USB device Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. For compatible USB devices, see Each time you press the button, the “Websites for compatible devices” display mode changes as follows. (page 11). -
Page 22: Other Playback Operations
For USB function: Press SEARCH to display the folder list. Connect a USB device to the (USB) port. 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. - Page 23 Hold down SHIFT and press the Do this numeric buttons to enter the Press or Locate a point title, chapter, scene, track, or quickly in fast during playback. index number you want, then forward or fast Each time you press press reverse (Lock ...
- Page 24 VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD/audio file Changing the camera angles You can change the sound output. [STEREO]: The stereo sound. • • [1/L]/[2/R]: The monaural sound • • of the left or right channel. Press ANGLE repeatedly during playback to select the camera SUPER VIDEO CD angle you want.
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Page 25: Using Play Mode
To cancel PBC playback Using play mode Press or , or hold down SHIFT and press the numeric Playing in sequential order buttons, to select a track when playback is stopped. (Normal Play) Press or Playback starts from the selected track. -
Page 26: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)
[FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]*: shuffles all [FILE]: repeats the current video • • • • audio files in the specified folder file. on the disc. To cancel Repeat Play * Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD. Press REPEAT repeatedly to select When playing a USB device [OFF]. -
Page 27: Viewing Information Of A Disc And Usb Device
Hold down SHIFT and press the If you forget your password numeric buttons to enter or Remove the disc and repeat steps re-enter your 4-digit password, 1 to 3 of “Restricting playback of then press the disc (Parental Control)” (page 26). -
Page 28: Using The Setup Menu
If an audio file has an ID3 tag, the Using the Setup Menu system will display an album name/ title name/artist name from the ID3 tag information. The system can support You can make various adjustments ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. to items such as picture and sound. If the name contains characters which Displayed items vary depending on cannot be displayed, those characters... - Page 29 Setting the language Setting the TV screen – [LANGUAGE SETUP] – [VIDEO SETUP] [OSD] [TV TYPE] Sets the language of the on-screen display. [16:9]: Selects this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV [MENU] with a wide-mode function. Sets the language for the DVD menu.
- Page 30 [NORMAL]: Changes the picture Setting the audio options size to fit the screen size with the – [AUDIO SETUP] original picture aspect ratio. This setting displays black bands on the [AUDIO DRC] left and right side if you display a 4:3 (Dynamic Range Compression) screen picture.
- Page 31 [RESET] Setting the system Returns the setup menu settings to – [SYSTEM SETUP] the default settings. For details, see “Returning the setup menu settings [SCREEN SAVER] to the default” (page 60). The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).
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Page 32: Usb Transfer
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] USB Transfer Set this function when the system is connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack Before using the USB that is compatible with Audio Return Channel. This function is available device when you set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON]. - Page 33 To select the bit rate Prepare the sound source. You can select a higher bit rate to Synchronized Transfer: transfer music with better quality. If the system starts playback automatically, press twice to stop Press OPTIONS. the playback fully. Press / repeatedly to select When playback is stopped, press “BIT RATE”, then press...
- Page 34 Synchronized Transfer • • The transfer stops automatically if: — the USB device runs out of space When transferring all tracks during transfer. — the number of audio files or folders from an AUDIO CD on the USB device reaches the limit Folder name: “CDDA0001”* that the system can recognize.
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Page 35: Tuner
Press / repeatedly to select a Tuner folder, then press The file list is displayed on the TV Listening to the radio screen. Press / repeatedly to select Press FUNCTION repeatedly to an audio file you want to erase, select “TUNER FM”. then press If you want to erase all the audio Tune to a station. -
Page 36: Bluetooth Connection
BLUETOOTH Connection Presetting radio stations About the BLUETOOTH You can store up to 20 FM stations as your favorite stations. wireless technology Tune to the station you want. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is Press DVD/TUNER MENU. a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data Press / repeatedly to select communication between digital the preset number you want,... -
Page 37: Pairing This System With A Bluetooth Device
Select “MHC-M20D” on the Pairing this system display of the BLUETOOTH with a BLUETOOTH device. Perform this step within 5 minutes, device otherwise pairing will be canceled. In this case, repeat from step 3. Pairing is an operation where Note... -
Page 38: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device
Press to start playback. Note Depending on the BLUETOOTH After you reset the system, it may not be device, able to connect with your iPhone/iPod. In this case, delete the pairing information — you may need to press twice. of the system on your iPhone/iPod, and —... -
Page 39: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Before pairing the next BLUETOOTH To disconnect all BLUETOOTH device, be sure that the BLUETOOTH devices from the multi-device function on the system is turned on connection and the first BLUETOOTH device is Press BLUETOOTH on the unit. connected to the system. “BT AUDIO”... -
Page 40: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode
Hint Turning on or off the LDAC is an audio coding technology BLUETOOTH signal developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH You can connect to the system connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH... -
Page 41: (Sony | Music Center)
Music Center) Note We recommend you to use the latest • • “Sony | Music Center” is a dedicated “Sony | Music Center” version. If the “Sony | Music Center” application app for operating “Sony | Music • •... -
Page 42: Getting Frenzied Parties With The "Fiestable" App
BLUETOOTH connection and touch the “Fiestable” icon. (page 37). Note Launch “Sony | Music Center” For more details on “Sony | Music Center”, and touch the “Fiestable” icon. refer to the following URL. You can check your current ranking, http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/ bonus features and also find out how to achieve next ranking. -
Page 43: Sound Adjustment
Press FOOTBALL on the unit Sound Adjustment repeatedly while watching a football match broadcast. Adjusting the sound “ON NARRATION”: You can enjoy an • • immersive feeling of being in a football stadium through enhanced Do this stadium cheers. Reinforce bass Press MEGA BASS “OFF NARRATION”: You can enjoy a •... -
Page 44: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)
Press / repeatedly to adjust For SAMPLER: the equalizer level or surround Press SAMPLER repeatedly to select setting, then press the sampler mode you want, then press S1, S2, S3 or S4 to output the Repeat step 3 to adjust the level sampler sound. -
Page 45: Other Operations
Hint If you enable the Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a Using the Control for TV manufactured by Sony, the Control for HDMI function of the system is also HDMI function enabled automatically. When settings are completed, “COMPLETE” appears on the display. -
Page 46: Enjoying Wireless Playback
Setting up and enjoying the supports the link menu. For details, Wireless Party Chain refer to the operating instructions of your TV. Example: setting the MHC-M20D as Note the first system (Party Host) In the TV’s link menu, the system is • •... - Page 47 Wait 30 seconds after the last Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Party Guest is connected. select the BLUETOOTH function. Connect the BLUETOOTH device “P.CHAIN” will stop flashing on the to the system via BLUETOOTH display of the Party Host and the connection.
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Page 48: Singing Along: Karaoke
To disconnect the Party Guest Singing along: Karaoke from the Wireless Party Chain Press W.PARTY CHAIN on the Party Guest which want to leave. In this Preparing for Karaoke case, the rest of the Wireless Party Chain will remain active. Press the MIC LEVEL –... -
Page 49: Using The Voice Guidance
If the sound through the microphone • • Changing your voice (Voice is extremely loud, it may be distorted. Changer) Press MIC LEVEL – repeatedly to reduce the microphone volume. You can change your voice when Reducing the vocal sound you talk or sing into microphone. -
Page 50: Using The Sleep Timer
To adjust the level of the Voice Connect an optional equipment (page 16). Guidance Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Press OPTIONS. select “AUDIO IN”. Press / repeatedly to select “SAMPLER”, then press Start playing the connected equipment. Press / repeatedly to adjust the Voice Guidance level, then Press ... -
Page 51: Setting The Automatic Standby Function
Follow the online instructions to By default, the automatic standby update the software. function is turned on. For customers in Latin America: <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> Press OPTIONS. For customers in Europe and Press / repeatedly to select Russia: “AutoSTBY”, then press <http://www.sony.eu/support>... -
Page 52: Additional Information
(mains lead) again and turn If the problem persists, consult your on the system. nearest Sony dealer. There is no picture/sound when Note that if the service personnel connected to the HDMI OUT (TV) changes some parts during repair, ARC jack. - Page 53 No TV sound is heard from the The color irregularity on a TV system. “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” screen persists. appear on the display. Turn off the TV at once, then turn • • This system supports 2-channel it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the •...
- Page 54 Press twice. Then, press to The disc tray does not open and start playback. “LOCKED” appears on the display. You cannot perform some Consult your nearest Sony dealer • • functions such as Stop, Lock or local authorized Sony service Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat facility.
- Page 55 Turn off the system and remove There is noise, skipping, or • • the USB device. If the USB device distorted sound. has a power switch, turn the USB You are using an unsupported USB • • device off and on again after device.
- Page 56 USB If you use a partitioned USB • • device. If this display pattern device, only files on the first persists, contact your nearest Sony partition can be played back. dealer. * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, Erroneous display.
- Page 57 (Except for Latin American, * Radio may not be received depending • • on the radio wave conditions or the European, and Russian models) housing environment in your area. Set the color system to match your TV (page 20, 30). BLUETOOTH device The aspect ratio of the TV screen Pairing cannot be performed.
- Page 58 If there is equipment that If the sound was output from the • • • • generates electromagnetic TV’s speakers the previous time, radiation, such as a wireless LAN, the system does not turn on even other BLUETOOTH device, or a when the TV is turned on.
- Page 59 If your TV is not compatible with The type and number of devices • • • • Audio Return Channel, TV sound that can be controlled by the will not be output from the system Control for HDMI function is even if the system is connected to restricted by the HDMI CEC the TV’s HDMI IN jack.
- Page 60 Contact your nearest • • Hold down SHIFT and press Sony dealer or local SETUP. authorized Sony service facility and give the The setup menu appears on the TV 5-character service screen.
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Page 61: Precautions
DEVICE ERROR PROTECT The USB device could not be The USB device is write-protected. recognized or an unknown device is PUSH STOP connected. You tried to perform an operation DEVICE FULL that can be performed only when The memory of the USB device is the playback is stopped. - Page 62 Notes on discs • • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed Before playing, wipe the disc with a • • in a very damp room, moisture may cleaning cloth from the center outward condense on the lens inside the unit, to the edge.
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Page 63: Specifications
— When a person, metal object, wall Sony cannot be held liable in any way • • or other obstruction is between for damages or other loss resulting the devices with a BLUETOOTH from information leaks during connection communication using BLUETOOTH —... - Page 64 Disc player section Maximum number of devices to be registered System: 8 devices Compact disc and digital audio Maximum number of simultaneous and video system connection (Multipoint) Laser Diode Properties 3 devices Emission Duration: Continuous Frequency band: Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –...
- Page 65 General Supported video formats Xvid: Power requirements: Video codec: Xvid video AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Bit rate: 4.854 Mbps (MAX) Power consumption: Resolution/Frame rate: 70 W 720 × 480, 30 fps Power consumption (at the Power 720 ×...
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Page 66: Language Code List
Language code list The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard. Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language 1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati 1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho 1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353... - Page 67 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...
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