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MHC-V42D

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.

Related Topic

Auto Standby function

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Summary of Contents for MHC-V42D

Page 1: ...rations can also be performed using the controls on the system having the same or similar names Getting Started Parts and controls Main unit Remote control Playable discs or files on discs USB device Power source Connecting the system to an AC outlet Inserting batteries to the remote control Turning the power on Turning the power off Standby mode Using the BLUETOOTH standby function Auto Standby f...

Page 2: ...ng connections TV Hooking up TV Using the Control for HDMI function USB device Connecting with a USB device BLUETOOTH device Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Connecting with an NFC compatible device by One touch NFC External audio device Listening to music of an external audio device etc Listening to music Disc Playing a disc Various operations for disc playback Using play mode Viewin...

Page 3: ...less Party Chain function Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function Speaker Add function Listening to music wirelessly with two systems Speaker Add function External audio device Listening to music of an external audio device etc Adjusting the sound Reinforcing bass sound and creating more powerful sound MEGA BASS Selecting a sound field Gesture Control Controlling the operations using Gesture...

Page 4: ...nd demonstration Enjoying sound from a guitar Transferring music from a disc Erasing audio files or folders on the USB device Using the Sleep Timer Settings menu Information About the indicators Updating the pre installed software Parental Control area code list Language code list Customer support websites Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem What can I do to solve a problem About Self...

Page 5: ...t Play or Shuffle Play Files cannot be played back The folder name track name file name and ID3 tag characters do not appear properly There is no sound during USB playback There is noise skipping or distorted sound during USB playback READING is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts NO FILE appears on the display OVER CURRENT appears on the display The USB d...

Page 6: ... There is no picture sound when connected to the HDMI OUT TV ARC jack No TV sound is heard from the system CODE 01 and SGNL ERR appear on the display No TV sound is output from the system The sound is output from both the system and the TV The Control for HDMI function does not work properly Gesture Control The Gesture Control cannot be activated The Gesture Control does not operate properly Multi...

Page 7: ...4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation The sound loses stereo effect during playback Reset System does not operate properly Returning the setup menu settings to the default 7 ...

Page 8: ...V42D Main unit Front Rear Top panel 1 Disc tray 2 Tweeter 3 Midrange speaker 4 Subwoofer The speaker light function equipped 5 Remote control sensor 6 Do not look directly at the light emitting part when the illumination is turned on 8 ...

Page 9: ...panel You can deactivate the controls except power on the system to prevent misoperation by children AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN TV L R jacks AUDIO PARTY CHAIN OUT L R jacks 1 HDMI OUT TV ARC jack 2 AC IN jack 3 9 ...

Page 10: ...utton MEGA BASS button with indicator PARTY CHAIN button FIESTA button W PARTY CHAIN button 5 USB REC PLAY port 6 Display 7 GESTURE CONTROL sensor 8 MIC1 jack MIC2 GUITAR jack 9 VOICE CHANGER button MIC ECHO button VOCAL FADER button GUITAR button with indicator 10 MIC GUITAR LEVEL buttons 11 N Mark 12 folder button 13 VOLUME button Adjust the volume 14 open close button 15 previous next button 16...

Page 11: ...1 2 MEGA BASS button REC TO USB button MEDIA MODE button SUBTITLE button AUDIO button 2 ANGLE button SCORE button VOICE CHANGER button MIC LEVEL buttons VOCAL FADER button MIC ECHO button folder buttons KEY CONTROL buttons 4 DVD TOP MENU button DVD MENU button CLEAR button 1 RETURN button SETUP button 1 OPTIONS button 5 11 ...

Page 12: ... next buttons pause button stop button 8 SHIFT button 1 9 SOUND FIELD buttons 10 FUNCTION button 11 PARTY LIGHT button LIGHT MODE button 12 DISPLAY button 1 DISPLAY button 13 SLEEP button 14 This button is printed in pink To use this button hold down SHIFT 9 and press this button 1 The numeric button 5 AUDIO volume and play have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the s...

Page 13: ...ot play back the following discs files CPRM Content Protection for Recordable Media compatible DVD R RW recorded in Copy Once programs DATA CD DATA DVD that is created in Packet Write format or which has not been correctly finalized cannot be played back 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 Th...

Page 14: ...em 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 instructi...

Page 15: ...or the sound may skip Notes about USB devices This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices 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 ...

Page 16: ...activating the demonstration mode 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Firmly insert the end of the AC power cord mains lead supplied to the AC IN jack on the rear of the system and then to an AC outlet The system is turned on in the demonstration mode and Speaker Lights start flashing automatically 1 16 ...

Page 17: ...m s remote control sensor Hint 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Insert the two supplied R03 size AAA batteries matching the polarities 1 17 ...

Page 18: ... Guide Home Audio System MHC V42D Turning the power on Related Topic Turning the power off Standby mode Connecting the system to an AC outlet 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press power 1 18 ...

Page 19: ...io System MHC V42D Turning the power off Standby mode Related Topic Auto Standby function Using the BLUETOOTH standby function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press power Standby flashes on the display 1 19 ...

Page 20: ... At the time of purchase this setting is set to off To exit the options menu Press OPTIONS Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press OPTIONS 1 Press repeatedly to select BT STBY then press enter 2 Press repeatedly to select the setting then press enter ON The system turns on automatically even when the system is in standby mode...

Page 21: ...e is connected to the MIC1 jack or the MIC2 GUITAR jack when the system is a Party Guest for the Wireless Party Chain function or the Guest system for the Speaker Add function To turn off on the Auto Standby function To exit the options menu Press OPTIONS Hint AutoSTBY flashes on the display about 2 minutes before the system enters standby mode 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press ...

Page 22: ...elow the color system changes as follows NTSC PAL Use the controls on the system to perform this operation Available input jack on your TV HDMI jack with ARC 1 HDMI jack without ARC Without HDMI jack To watch video Not available To listen to TV sound 2 The Audio Return Channel ARC function enables the TV to output sound through the system with just an HDMI cable connection To set the ARC function ...

Page 23: ...vel from the system is low when connecting the optional 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 Note Do not connect this system to the TV through the video deck When the audio signals input to the HDMI OUT TV ARC jack of the system are other than 2 channel Li...

Page 24: ... The guide message Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP appears at the bottom of the TV screen 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 4 Press enter without loading a disc LANGUAGE SETUP appears on the TV screen Displayed items may vary depending on country or region 5 Press repeatedly to...

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Page 26: ...t when the illumination is 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 illumination when demonstration is turned on Related Topic Deactivating the demonstration mode Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly during playback to select LED ON The parts of the system illustrated below lights up 1 Press LIGHT MODE repeatedly ...

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Page 28: ...ppears on the display and the speaker light illuminates automatically To activate the demonstration mode Press DISPLAY Hint To turn off the illumination during demonstration press PARTY LIGHT 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation While the system is turned off press DISPLAY repeatedly until the demonstration is turned off Power Saving Mode The display and the illumination are turned off t...

Page 29: ... Hold down stop on the system for more than 3 seconds until CHILD LOCK OFF appears on the display Note The Child Lock function will be turned off automatically when you disconnect the AC power cord mains lead The Child Lock function cannot be activated when the disc tray is open 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Hold down stop on the system for more than 3 seconds CHILD LOCK ON appear...

Page 30: ...tedly to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level then press enter The area is selected When you select OTHERS enter the area code for the geographic area you want according to Parental Control area code list Language code list by holding down SHIFT and press the numeric buttons 6 Press repeatedly to select LEVEL then press enter 7 Press repeatedly to select the level you want the...

Page 31: ...Related Topic Hooking up TV 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation You need to enter your new password again 31 ...

Page 32: ...elow the color system changes as follows NTSC PAL Use the controls on the system to perform this operation Available input jack on your TV HDMI jack with ARC 1 HDMI jack without ARC Without HDMI jack To watch video Not available To listen to TV sound 2 The Audio Return Channel ARC function enables the TV to output sound through the system with just an HDMI cable connection To set the ARC function ...

Page 33: ...vel from the system is low when connecting the optional 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 Note Do not connect this system to the TV through the video deck When the audio signals input to the HDMI OUT TV ARC jack of the system are other than 2 channel Li...

Page 34: ...y Note The connected device may not turn off depending on the status of the device Control for HDMI is a standard used by CEC Consumer Electronics Control for allowing HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface devices to control each other Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP The setup menu appears on the TV screen 1 Set HDMI SETUP CONTROL FOR HDMI to ON At the time of purchase this setting is set to O...

Page 35: ...cting an audio cable not supplied Note If the TV is not compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function an audio cable not supplied needs to be connected One Touch Play function When you press play 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 ...

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Page 37: ...he system even if the devices meet the above conditions Using iPhone iPod devices via a USB connection is not supported Note You can use a USB adaptor not supplied to connect the USB device to the system if the USB device cannot be plugged into the USB port Related Topic Listening to music of a USB device 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select USB 1 Conn...

Page 38: ...hes on the display and the system enters the pairing mode Proceed to step When you turn on the system the system tries to make a BLUETOOTH connection with the last connected BLUETOOTH device If the device is nearby and its BLUETOOTH function is on the BLUETOOTH connection is established automatically and the BLUETOOTH device name appears on the display In this case turn off the BLUETOOTH function ...

Page 39: ...e device that was paired earliest is replaced by the new one The pairing information of the system has been deleted from the BLUETOOTH device After you reset the system it may not be able to connect with your iPhone iPod In this case delete the pairing information of the system on your iPhone iPod then perform the pairing operation again The system can be paired with multiple devices but can only ...

Page 40: ...connection Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N Mark on the system again 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 system again 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N Mark on the system until the BLUETOO...

Page 41: ...o low Adjust the volume level of the device Related Topic Auto Standby function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Connect an external audio device and the AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN TV L R jacks on the system with an audio cable 1 Press volume until VOL MIN appears on the display 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select AUDIO IN 3 Turn on the connected device and start playback 4 Adjust the vo...

Page 42: ...rcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction 3 If the disc is in Data CD Data DVD format press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to select MUSIC or VIDEO 4 Press play to start playback 5 To Do this Stop playback Press stop Pause playback Press pause Resume playback or return to normal playback Press play Cancel the resume point Press stop twice Select a track file chapter or scene Pre...

Page 43: ...layback speed changes Watch frame by frame Slow motion Play Press pause then press slow back or slow forward Each time you press slow back or slow forward the playback speed changes Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to select MUSIC or VIDEO 1 Press SEARCH to display the folder list 2 Press repeatedly to select the folder you want 3 Press enter to display the file list on the TV screen To return to folde...

Page 44: ...TA DVD 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 Parental Control area code list Language code list to confirm which language the code represents When the same language is displ...

Page 45: ... Press stop twice then press play Multi disc resume play for DVD VIDEO VIDEO CD 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 MULTI DISC RESUME in SYSTEM SETUP to ON Note To play back from t...

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Page 47: ...he USB device FOLDER SHUFFLE Shuffles all audio 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 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 Shuff...

Page 48: ...peatedly to select OFF Note 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 chang...

Page 49: ... Playing time remaining time of track file disc File name folder name Title artist and album information Note The disc name or track name may not be displayed depending on the characters Playback information Playing time and remaining time 1 Bit rate 2 Media type 3 Playback status 4 Title 1 track file name 2 5 Album name 1 folder name 2 chapter number index number 6 Artist name 1 2 Appears when pl...

Page 50: ... 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 Related Topic Hooking up TV 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 50 ...

Page 51: ...a USB device to the USB port 2 Press MEDIA MODE to select MUSIC or VIDEO 3 Press play to start playback 4 To Do this Stop playback Press stop Pause playback Press pause Resume playback or return to normal playback Press play Cancel the resume point Press stop twice Select a track or file Press previous or next during playback Or hold down SHIFT and press the numeric buttons then press enter Select...

Page 52: ...aptor not supplied to connect the USB device to the system if the USB device cannot be plugged into the USB port Related Topic Viewing information of a disc and USB device 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 52 ...

Page 53: ...ending on the BLUETOOTH device adjusting the volume of the system may not be possible on the BLUETOOTH device while playback on the device is stopped paused Note If the communication condition is poor the BLUETOOTH device may react incorrectly to the operations on the system Depending on the BLUETOOTH device it may be necessary to adjust the volume or set the audio output setting on the connected ...

Page 54: ...d packetization 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 If you change this setting while the system is connected to a BLUETOOTH device the BLUETOOTH device will be disconnected To connect to the BLUETOOTH device perform the BLUETOOTH connection again Related Topic Using the BL...

Page 55: ...Depending on the BLUETOOTH device the BLUETOOTH connection may be terminated automatically when you stop playback Related Topic Turning the power on Auto Standby function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING on the system BT AUDIO appears on the display 1 55 ...

Page 56: ...evice connection Press BLUETOOTH PAIRING Note Operations may vary depending on the BLUETOOTH devices A BLUETOOTH device may not be connectable depending on the combination of devices For details refer to the operating instructions for the devices If you try to connect a 4th BLUETOOTH device the oldest playback device will be disconnected Depending on the BLUETOOTH devices you may not be able to ma...

Page 57: ...g 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 system with an NFC compatible BLUETOOTH device or set the BLUETOOTH standby mode to on the BLUETOOTH signal will be set to on automatically 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Hold down folder and MEGA BASS on t...

Page 58: ...arty Chain function Example When connecting with this system as the first system A First system Party Host B Second system Party Guest C Last system Party Guest D Continue the connection until the last system The last system must be connected to the first system If the last system is not connected back to the first system the Party Host cannot be changed Any system can become a Party Host You can ...

Page 59: ...that all the systems are playing the same music when the Wired Party Chain function is activated Related Topic Enjoying music playback with multiple audio systems Wired Party Chain function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 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 AUDI...

Page 60: ...ming a USB transfer wait for the system to complete or stop the transfer before you activate the Wired Party Chain function You can select another system as the new Party Host only after the Wired Party Chain function has been activated on all the systems in the chain If the selected system does not become the new Party Host after a few seconds repeat step Turn on all the systems 1 Adjust the volu...

Page 61: ...ls of operations on other systems refer to the operating instructions for the systems Related Topic Connecting multiple audio systems Wired Party Chain function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 61 ...

Page 62: ...Corporation Press OPTIONS The options menu appears on the display 1 Press repeatedly to select P CHAIN MODE and then press enter 2 Press repeatedly to select the mode you want and then press enter 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 3 62 ...

Page 63: ...atible with the Wireless Party Chain function 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the BLUETOOTH function 1 Connect the BLUETOOTH device to the system via BLUETOOTH connection Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices When the BLUETOOTH device name appears on the display the BLUETOOTH connection is established 2 Press W PARTY CHAIN on the system CHAINING flashes on the display The connection ...

Page 64: ...tion the codec automatically switches to SBC GUEST XX appears on the display XX is a number HOST appears on the display of the first system Hint Connect the second system within 1 minute After 1 minute or more the system setting is canceled To connect additional systems repeat steps 1 to 2 Hint When connecting a third or more systems connect each one within 30 seconds of connecting the previous sy...

Page 65: ...epending on the order of the systems you connected In this case set the system whose illumination does not work as the first system While the Wireless Party Chain function is active you cannot select another system as a new Party Host When you use the microphone or play a guitar on the Party Host the sound is not output from the Party Guests Sleep Timer and the Auto Standby function do not work on...

Page 66: ...reless Party Chain function To terminate only one system Press W PARTY CHAIN on the Party Guest you want to leave Note When you switch to a different function or turn off the Party Host the Wireless Party Chain function is also deactivated 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press W PARTY CHAIN on the Party Host 1 66 ...

Page 67: ...ystem Place two systems of the same model within 1 m of each other 1 Turn on Host system and Guest system 2 Press BLUETOOTH on Host system and Guest system to select the BLUETOOTH function BLUETOOTH appears on the display 3 Connect Host system and a BLUETOOTH device via BLUETOOTH connection See Listening to music of a device via BLUETOOTH connection 4 Launch Sony Music Center and follow the on scr...

Page 68: ...e next time you turn on the system Switch to SBC codec when using the Speaker Add function For details see Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality Codec Note When you use the microphone or play the guitar on Host system the sound will not be output from Guest system The following operations do not work on Guest system when using Speaker Add Sleep Timer Auto Standby Child Lock Gest...

Page 69: ...o low Adjust the volume level of the device Related Topic Auto Standby function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Connect an external audio device and the AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN TV L R jacks on the system with an audio cable 1 Press volume until VOL MIN appears on the display 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select AUDIO IN 3 Turn on the connected device and start playback 4 Adjust the vo...

Page 70: ...rful sound MEGA BASS At the time of purchase the MEGA BASS mode is set to on To turn off the MEGA BASS mode Press MEGA BASS repeatedly to select BASS OFF Hint You can also use Sony Music Center to turn on off the MEGA BASS mode 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press MEGA BASS repeatedly to select BASS ON The MEGA BASS indicator lights up 1 70 ...

Page 71: ... more immersive feeling of being in a football stadium by minimizing the volume level of narration in addition to the enhancement of cheers Note If you hear unnatural sounds in the content when OFF NARRATION is selected ON NARRATION is recommended This feature does not support monaural sound To create your own sound effect You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency bands then store th...

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Page 73: ...Chain function change the sound field use the Vocal Fader change the key Key Control If you activate the DJ Effect during transferring the sound effect will not be transferred onto the USB device Related Topic Using GESTURE CONTROL to operate playback DJ Effect sampler and karaoke GESTURE 1 Using GESTURE CONTROL to control the key of your voice or music source GESTURE 2 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 20...

Page 74: ...irection Go backward Go forward Play Stop Increase volume Reduce volume To Swipe in this direction Select FLANGER 1 Select ISOLATOR 2 Select WAH 3 Select PAN 4 Increase the level of the selected effect Reduce the level of the selected effect Creates a deep flanging effect that is similar to the roar of a jet plane 1 Isolates a specific frequency band by adjusting the other frequency bands For exam...

Page 75: ...ol the key of your voice or music source GESTURE 2 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation To Swipe in this direction Come On Let s Go Reggae Horn sound effect Phaser sound effect Scratch sound effect Audience sound effect Press OPTIONS 1 Press repeatedly to select SAMPLER then press enter 2 Press repeatedly to adjust the sampler sound level then press enter 3 To Swipe in this direction Red...

Page 76: ...an change the key of the music source that being played When the microphone is connected to the system You can change the key of the voice through the microphone Related Topic Using GESTURE CONTROL to operate playback DJ Effect sampler and karaoke GESTURE 1 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation To Raise or lower your hand on the sensor Reduce the key of the music source Increase the key o...

Page 77: ...ic files which are located on a device such as a smartphone iPhone USB device Playback of music files on a disc Changing sound settings and DJ Effect Setting the sleep timer Setting the illumination mode Grouping with other audio systems Speaker Add function Wireless Party Chain function etc Hint What you can control with Sony Music Center varies depending on the connected device The specification...

Page 78: ... or on Google Play Hint Depending on your contract downloading the app may require communication charges Related Topic What you can do with Sony Music Center 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Download Sony Music Center on Google Play or the App Store and install it 1 When the installation is complete start Sony Music Center 2 78 ...

Page 79: ...n Control You can operate the system by shaking the smartphone iPhone etc Voice Control You can operate the system by speaking preset voice commands into smartphone iPhone microphone Party Light You can synchronize the screen illumination of multiple smartphones iPhone with the Party Light of this system Party People ranking You are ranked based on the usage frequency of the system Hint What you c...

Page 80: ...n Google Play or the App Store Related Topic Installing Sony Music Center What you can do with Fiestable 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Download Fiestable on Google Play or the App Store and install it 1 When the installation is completed start Fiestable from the Sony Music Center screen 2 80 ...

Page 81: ... ranking you can share your achievement through social media The system will also award your achievements with bonus features Note To use this feature make sure Sony Music Center and Fiestable apps have been installed on your device Related Topic Installing Sony Music Center Installing Fiestable Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Establish ...

Page 82: ...tions When the online speech to text conversion service is not available terminated or the connection failed When your smartphone iPhone microphone is being used by other application Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices Establish a BLUETOOTH connection between the system and your smartphone iPhone Make sure your smartphone iPhone is connected to the Internet 1 Launch Sony Mu...

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Page 84: ...Turn on the BLUETOOTH function on your smartphone iPhone Note BLUETOOTH connection is not required unless you are using multiple systems If you want to synchronize your smartphone iPhone with a specific system establish a BLUETOOTH connection between your smartphone iPhone and that system Otherwise proceed to step and your smartphone iPhone will synchronize with the nearest system Make sure to tur...

Page 85: ...ng 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 Related Topic Various functions for karaoke 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press MIC LEVEL to reduce the ...

Page 86: ...n Score mode when the microphone is connected Your score is calculated from a scale of 0 to 99 by comparing your voice with the music source To score your singing Voice Changer You can change your voice when you talk or sing into microphone To activate the Voice Changer function Press VOICE CHANGER repeatedly to change your voice effect To cancel the Voice Changer function Press VOICE CHANGER repe...

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Page 88: ...elect VOICE GUIDANCE then press enter 2 Press to select ON then press enter The Voice Guidance is activated To exit the options menu press OPTIONS Depending on the status of the system the voice guidance outputs from the system as follows When setting the system to the pairing mode BLUETOOTH pairing When connected to a BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH connected When disconnected from a BLUETOOTH device ...

Page 89: ...stening to built in sound demonstration Hold down play on the system for more than 2 seconds The built in sound demonstration is played back To stop the demonstration Press stop on the system 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 89 ...

Page 90: ...erwise change to the other guitar effect Before disconnecting the guitar from the system press MIC LEVEL repeatedly to reduce the guitar volume 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press MIC LEVEL repeatedly to reduce the guitar volume level 1 Use an instrument cable not supplied to connect a guitar to the MIC2 GUITAR jack 2 Press GUITAR on the system repeatedly to select the guitar effe...

Page 91: ...prohibited when the disc tray is opened Connect a transferable USB device to the USB port Note You can use a USB adaptor not supplied to connect the USB device to the system if the USB device cannot be plugged into the USB port 1 Press OPTIONS The options menu appears on the display 2 Press repeatedly to select BIT RATE then press enter 3 Press repeatedly to select the bit rate you want then press...

Page 92: ...nt 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 Note If you start transferring in Shuffle Play or Repeat Play the selected...

Page 93: ...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 a track from an AUDIO CD Folder name REC1 CD File name TRACK001 When transferring an MP3 file from a disc Folder name ...

Page 94: ...2019 Sony Corporation Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select USB 1 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to select MUSIC 2 When playback is stopped press OPTIONS The options menu appears on the display 3 Press repeatedly to select ERASE then press enter The folder list is displayed on the TV screen 4 Press repeatedly to select a folder then press enter The file list is displayed on the TV screen 5 Press repeat...

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Page 96: ...s off automatically after the preset time To cancel Sleep Timer Press SLEEP repeatedly to select OFF Hint To check the remaining time before the system turns off press SLEEP 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want 1 96 ...

Page 97: ...OTHERS in MENU AUDIO and SUBTITLE enter a language code Parental Control area code list Language code list using the numeric buttons Setting the TV screen VIDEO SETUP OSD 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 Switches the ...

Page 98: ...n picture COLOR SYSTEM VIDEO CD Except for Latin American European and Russian models AUTO Outputs the video signal according to the color system of the disc Select this setting if your TV uses a DUAL system PAL Outputs the video signal in PAL system NTSC Outputs the video signal in NTSC system PAUSE MODE AUTO The picture including subjects that move dynamically is output with no jitter Normally s...

Page 99: ...s volume to exit the screen saver OFF Off BACKGROUND 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 Con...

Page 100: ...om the speakers of the system Set this function when the system is connected to a TV s HDMI IN jack that is compatible with the Audio Return Channel ARC function OFF Off STANDBY LINKED TO TV 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 the DVD CD or USB function When the audio playb...

Page 101: ...s Wireless Party Chain function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Lights up BLUETOOTH connection is established Flashes quickly The system enters the pairing mode Flashes slowly The system is waiting for a BLUETOOTH device to connect to Lights up The MEGA BASS mode is turned on Turns off The MEGA BASS mode is turned off Lights up The GESTURE 1 mode is turned on Flashes slowly The GEST...

Page 102: ...he software of this system may be updated in the future You can update your system s preinstalled software from the support website Follow the online instructions to update the software Related Topic Customer support websites 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 102 ...

Page 103: ...m 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 Croat...

Page 104: ...ietnamese 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 13...

Page 105: ...mer support websites to get support information about your system For customers in the Americas https www sony com am support For customers in Europe https www sony eu support For customers in other countries regions https www sony asia com support 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 105 ...

Page 106: ...the issue in this Help Guide and try any corrective actions listed Reset the system See System does not operate properly Look up information on the issue on the customer support website Access the support websites to get support information about your system Related Topic Customer support websites System does not operate properly 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 106 ...

Page 107: ... 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation First 3 characters of the service number Cause and corrective action C 13 This disc is dirty Clean the disc with a soft cloth 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 To prevent a malfunction the system has performed the self diagnosis function Contact...

Page 108: ...r onto the USB device because the number of folders has reached its maximum NoDEVICE No USB device is connected or unsupported device is connected NO DISC There is no disc in the system NO MUSIC No supported audio files exist in the playback source NO SUPPORT An unsupported USB device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub NO VIDEO No supported video files exist in the playb...

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Page 110: ...power does not turn on Check that the AC power cord mains lead is connected to the AC IN jack on the rear of the system Related Topic Connecting the system to an AC outlet Turning the power on 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 110 ...

Page 111: ...as 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 Related Topic Auto Standby function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 111 ...

Page 112: ...tional equipment if any Turn on the connected equipment Turn off the system unplug the AC power cord mains lead then plug in the AC power cord mains lead again and turn on the system Related Topic Connecting the system to an AC outlet Turning the power on 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 112 ...

Page 113: ...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 system away from the neon signs or fluorescent light 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 113 ...

Page 114: ...cles between the remote control and the system Move the remote control closer to the system Point the remote control at the system s sensor Replace the batteries R03 size AAA Move the system away from the fluorescent light Related Topic Inserting batteries to the remote control 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 114 ...

Page 115: ...D The color irregularity on a TV screen persists Turn off the TV then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes If the color irregularity still persists place the system farther away from the TV 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 115 ...

Page 116: ...System MHC V42D CHILD LOCK appears when you use any control on the system Set the Child Lock function to off Related Topic Deactivating the controls on the system Child Lock 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 116 ...

Page 117: ...MHC V42D 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 117 ...

Page 118: ...ome Audio System MHC V42D The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears on the display Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 118 ...

Page 119: ...Help Guide Home Audio System MHC V42D The disc tray does not close Load the disc correctly 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 119 ...

Page 120: ...not eject You cannot eject the disc during Synchronized Transfer or REC1 Transfer Press stop to cancel the transfer then press open close on the system to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 120 ...

Page 121: ...the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates The DVD VIDEO with unsupported region code was loaded Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Check the information on the website about compatible USB devices Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Standby mode Connecting with a USB device 4 748 035 41 1 Copyri...

Page 122: ...tem MHC V42D The sound skips during disc playback Wipe the disc clean Reload the disc Move the system to a place with no vibration Replace the disc with the one without defects 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 122 ...

Page 123: ...2D Playback does not start from the first track file Set the play mode to Normal Play CD only Resume Play has been selected on the disc Press stop twice Then press play to start playback 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 123 ...

Page 124: ...unctions 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 124 ...

Page 125: ...es formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported 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 If you use a partitioned USB device only files on the first partition can be played back 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 125 ...

Page 126: ...sion is not in Version 1 1 0 1 1 or Version 2 2 2 2 3 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 _ 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 126 ...

Page 127: ... correctly Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system and check if USB appears on the display Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Standby mode Connecting with a USB device Listening to music of a USB device 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 127 ...

Page 128: ...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 Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Standby mode Connecting with a USB device 4 7...

Page 129: ... 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 The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 129 ...

Page 130: ...42D NO FILE appears on the display The system has entered the software update mode and all controls except power are deactivated Press power on the system to cancel the software update 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 130 ...

Page 131: ...l 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 Related Topic Turning the power off Standby mode 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 131 ...

Page 132: ...USB device then turn on the system The USB device is not working properly Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to deal with this problem Related Topic Turning the power on Turning the power off Standby mode Connecting with a USB device 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 132 ...

Page 133: ...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 Except for Latin American European and Russian models Make sure you set the color system correctly according to your TV s color system Related Topic Hooking up TV Using the Control for HDMI function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright...

Page 134: ... Home Audio System MHC V42D Picture noise appears Wipe the disc clean Except for Latin American European and Russian models Set the color system to match your TV 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 134 ...

Page 135: ... V42D 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 be able to change the aspect ratio 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 135 ...

Page 136: ...nd track subtitles or camera angles cannot be changed Multilingual tracks multilingual subtitles or multi angles are not recorded on the DVD VIDEO being played back The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing the setting 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 136 ...

Page 137: ...Help Guide Home Audio System MHC V42D The subtitles cannot be turned off The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off subtitles 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 137 ...

Page 138: ... 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 t...

Page 139: ... protected 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 139 ...

Page 140: ...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 Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 140 ...

Page 141: ...em MHC V42D The BLUETOOTH device cannot detect the system or BT OFF appears on the display Set the BLUETOOTH signal to BT ON Related Topic Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH signal 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 141 ...

Page 142: ...e 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 Related Topic Pairing and connecting with BLUETOOTH devices 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 142 ...

Page 143: ...Help Guide Home Audio System MHC V42D iPhone iPod cannot be connected with the system The system is compatible with iOS 10 0 or later 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 143 ...

Page 144: ... 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 Select the appropriate audio codec option Related Topic Selecting the BLUETOOTH audio streaming playback quality Codec 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 144 ...

Page 145: ...o System MHC V42D 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 volume 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 145 ...

Page 146: ...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 Turn down the volume of the connected BLUETOOTH device 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 146 ...

Page 147: ...udio System MHC V42D Voice Control does not work properly Speak closer to your smartphone iPhone microphone Speak clearly at a slower speed Reduce the surrounding noise 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 147 ...

Page 148: ...for HDMI function 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporatio...

Page 149: ...2D The system turns off when the TV is turned off The STANDBY LINKED TO TV in HDMI SETUP is set to ON the system turns off automatically when you turn off the TV regardless of the input 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 149 ...

Page 150: ... turned off 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 For details refer to the operating instructions of your TV 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 150 ...

Page 151: ...he 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 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 151 ...

Page 152: ...pports 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 For details refer to the operating instructions of your TV Check that the speaker output setting on the TV is set to use external speakers 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 152 ...

Page 153: ...to OFF 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 Change the function of the system to TV Increase the volume on the system Depending on the order in which you turn on the TV or system first the system may be muted a...

Page 154: ...System MHC V42D 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 154 ...

Page 155: ...onger then try again Make sure the TV connected to the system supports 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 ...

Page 156: ...42D The Gesture Control cannot be activated Press GESTURE ON OFF on the system repeatedly until the GESTURE ON OFF indicator lights up Make sure the Child Lock function is not activated 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 156 ...

Page 157: ...hen 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 Install a noise filter not supplied to the AC power cord mains lead Turn off surrounding electrical equipment 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 157 ...

Page 158: ...ated Check the connections Make sure the audio cables are connected correctly Related Topic Connecting multiple audio systems Wired Party Chain function Enjoying music playback with multiple audio systems Wired Party Chain function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 158 ...

Page 159: ...ion if you connect the last system to the first system during the Wired Party Chain function Select other function Press PARTY CHAIN on the system Turn off the system then turn it on again Related Topic Connecting multiple audio systems Wired Party Chain function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 159 ...

Page 160: ... Wired Party Chain function does not work properly Turn off the system Then turn it on again to activate the Wired Party Chain function Related Topic Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH signal 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 160 ...

Page 161: ...n After connecting all the systems perform the pairing and connecting operations between the BLUETOOTH device and the Party Host Related Topic Enjoying wireless playback using multiple audio systems Wireless Party Chain function Terminating the Wireless Party Chain function 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 161 ...

Page 162: ...vice 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 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 162 ...

Page 163: ...re is no microphone sound Adjust the microphone volume level Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC1 or MIC2 GUITAR jack on the system correctly Make sure the microphone is turned on 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 163 ...

Page 164: ...me Audio System MHC V42D There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume Move the microphone and guitar away from the system or change the direction of the microphone 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 164 ...

Page 165: ...Help Guide Home Audio System MHC V42D The sound loses stereo effect during playback Turn off the Vocal Fader Make sure the system is connected properly 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation 165 ...

Page 166: ...rom the system then plug it back in 1 Press power to turn on the system 2 Hold down GUITAR and MEGA BASS for about 3 seconds RESET appears on the display After the reset completes the system automatically reboots Press power to turn on the system All user configured settings such as the pairing registration information are reset to factory default settings except for some setup menu settings To re...

Page 167: ...ated Topic Hooking up TV 4 748 035 41 1 Copyright 2019 Sony Corporation Hold down SHIFT and press SETUP The setup menu appears on the TV screen 1 Press repeatedly to select SYSTEM SETUP then press enter 2 Press repeatedly to select RESET then press enter 3 Press repeatedly to select YES then press enter It takes a few seconds to complete Do not press power while resetting the system 4 167 ...

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