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 (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 25)

BLUETOOTH key (page 26, 27)

 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 BLUETOOTH-
connected mobile phone  
(page 44).

  GESTURE ON/OFF key  

(page 32)

  MEGA BASS indicator

Lights up when MEGA BASS 
sound effect is selected.

MEGA BASS key (page 35)

  WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN key 

(page 41)

 PARTY CHAIN key

Touch and hold to activate Wired 
Party Chain (page 39)

PARTY LIGHT key (page 49)

FIESTA key (page 35)

 Display

  GESTURE CONTROL sensor 

(page 32)

  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 47)

GUITAR indicator

Lights up when guitar mode is 
turned on.

GUITAR key (page 47)

Summary of Contents for MHC-V71

Page 1: ...MHC V71 Home Audio System Operating Instructions Getting Started Disc USB Playback USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Gesture Control Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information ...

Page 2: ...ned space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet 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 CAUTION Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire CAUTION The use of optic...

Page 3: ...this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has bee...

Page 4: ...quipment should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person s body License and Trademark Notice CD logo is trademark 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 Corpor...

Page 5: ... of their respective owners In this manual and marks are not specified About this manual 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 ex...

Page 6: ...ewing information on the display 20 USB Transfer Before using the USB device 21 Transferring music 21 Tuner Listening to the radio 24 BLUETOOTH Connection About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology 25 Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device 25 Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device 26 Connecting this system with multiple BLUETOOTH devices Multi device connection 27 One Touch BLUETOOTH Connectio...

Page 7: ...ss playback using multiple systems Wireless Party Chain function 40 Listening to music wirelessly with two systems Speaker Add function 42 Enjoying hands free calls 44 Using the Voice Assist function on smartphone 45 Singing along Karaoke 46 Enjoying sound from a guitar 47 Playing the drum Taiko 47 Enjoying music with the Party Light and Speaker Light 49 Using the Sleep Timer 49 Using the Voice Gu...

Page 8: ...essed 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 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 Data part of CD Extra or Mixed Mode CDs CD Gr...

Page 9: ...d with a complicated tree structure the audio files in another folder have just been played back The system can play back a DATA CD 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 a...

Page 10: ...ces Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices For customers in the United States https esupport sony com US For customers in Canada http esupport sony com CA 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 Made for iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhon...

Page 11: ...11US 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 Top Front Rear ...

Page 12: ...l key Touch to receive end a call when using the handsfree call function with your BLUETOOTH connected mobile phone page 44 GESTURE ON OFF key page 32 MEGA BASS indicator Lights up when MEGA BASS sound effect is selected MEGA BASS key page 35 WIRELESS PARTY CHAIN key page 41 PARTY CHAIN key Touch and hold to activate Wired Party Chain page 39 PARTY LIGHT key page 49 FIESTA key page 35 Display GEST...

Page 13: ... page 33 KARAOKE key page 34 open close key Touch to open or close the disc tray go backward go forward key page 19 TUNING key page 24 TAIKO button page 48 Remote control sensor page 16 Built in microphone page 44 Party Light page 49 Do not look directly at the light emitting part when the Party Light is turned on Disc tray Remote control power Turns on the system or sets it to standby mode PLAY M...

Page 14: ...fast forward page 19 TUNING page 24 play Starts playback go backward go forward page 19 PRESET page 24 pause Pauses playback To resume playback press stop Stops playback When pressed twice resume playback can be canceled Stops transfer during music transfer Stops the built in sound demonstration KEYCONTROL page46 VOL volume Adjusts the volume MIC ECHO page 46 VOCAL FADER page 46 SCORE page 47 DISP...

Page 15: ...ear 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 ...

Page 16: ... to the unit then to the wall outlet To wall outlet The demonstration page 18 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 18 Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R03 size AAA batte...

Page 17: ...xternal equipment DVD players etc via the system by connecting to the AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN L R jacks 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 instr...

Page 18: ...o use the handle when lifting the unit Handle 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 Changing the display mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off Each time you press the button the display mode changes as follows Demonstration The messages abo...

Page 19: ...t forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction For USB function Push to open the USB MIC cover then 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 3 Press to start playback Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press Pause playback Press Resum...

Page 20: ... disc tray perform Synchronized Transfer Shuffle Play may be canceled when you select a folder or a track to play back Playing repeatedly Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly The following indicators light up on the display repeats all tracks or audio files on a folder disc USB device repeats a track or audio file Note Repeat Play is canceled when you open the disc tray perform Synchronized Transfe...

Page 21: ...sic is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders To select the bit rate You can select a higher bit rate to transfer music with better quality 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press 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 audi...

Page 22: ...ice 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 Eje...

Page 23: ...edly to select USB 2 When playback is stopped press OPTIONS 3 Press repeatedly to select ERASE then press 4 Press repeatedly to select a folder then press 5 Press 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 FOLDER ERASE or TRACK ERASE and PUSH ENTER appear on the display To cancel erase operations press 6 ...

Page 24: ...n you want Hint To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station press FM MODE repeatedly until ST lights off from the display You will lose the stereo effect but reception will improve Presetting radio stations You can store up to 20 FM stations as your favorite stations 1 Tune to the station you want 2 Press TUNER MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select the preset number you want then press COMPLETE...

Page 25: ...evice 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 on page 28 1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 meter 3 3 feet from the unit 2 Press FUNCT...

Page 26: ...aired the oldest paired device will be deleted If you want to pair with another BLUETOOTH device repeat steps 1 to 6 To cancel the pairing operation Touch and hold PAIRING on the unit for 2 seconds or more until BT AUDIO appears on the display To erase the pairing information You can erase all pairing information by resetting the system See Resetting the system page 57 Note After you reset the sys...

Page 27: ...pears on the display Depending on the BLUETOOTH device the BLUETOOTH connection may be terminated automatically when you stop playback Connecting this system with multiple BLUETOOTH devices Multi device connection 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 th...

Page 28: ...TH devices BLUETOOTH devices with a built in NFC function OS AndroidTM 2 3 3 or later excluding Android 3 x Note 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 Complete...

Page 29: ...ed 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 content1 and allows approximately three times more data2 than those other technologies to be transmitted over a BLUETOOTH wireless network with unprecedented so...

Page 30: ...l 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 func...

Page 31: ...ffect 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 1 Search and download Sony Music Center app on your device page 30 2 Search and download Fiestable app on Google Play or App Store using your device 3 Conn...

Page 32: ...ture 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 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...

Page 33: ...reating a party atmosphere DJ Effect 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 FLANGER1 Select ISOLATOR2 Select WAH3 Select PAN4 Increase t...

Page 34: ... 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 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 Co...

Page 35: ...ce the feeling of being in the stadium when watching a football match broadcast Note that you can only select Virtual Football mode during AUDIO IN function 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...

Page 36: ...ing Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select CUSTOM EQ Other Operations 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 ...

Page 37: ...e last system The last system must be connected to the first system Any system can become a Party Host 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 39 Make sure that a function other than the AUDIO IN function is selected If the AUDIO IN function is selected this fe...

Page 38: ...stem First 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 act...

Page 39: ... Guest continues playing the 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 tr...

Page 40: ...hain function 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 act...

Page 41: ...fter the last 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 6 Start 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...

Page 42: ...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 stere...

Page 43: ... system 7 Start playback on the BLUETOOTH device and adjust the volume For details see Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device page 26 Note When you use the microphone or play 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 S...

Page 44: ...ns 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...

Page 45: ...d smartphone to activate the Google app or refer to the operating instructions supplied with the iPhone iPod to turn 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 3 Touch to activate the Google...

Page 46: ...B device during USB transfer You cannot adjust the microphone volume level using the VOLUME on the unit or VOL button on the remote control Touch MIC GUITAR LEVEL on the unit 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 t...

Page 47: ...nnect a guitar not supplied to MIC2 GUITAR jack on the unit 3 Touch GUITAR 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 4 Start...

Page 48: ...ns are as follows Swiping motion 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 Lighting guide 1 Pre...

Page 49: ...ing 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 Using the Sleep Timer The system turns off automatically after the preset time Press SLEEP repeatedly to select the time you want To cancel Sleep Timer ...

Page 50: ...ipment 5 Press VOL 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 51 Deactivating the touch panel on the unit Child Lock You can deactivate the keys except on the touch panel o...

Page 51: ...dby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output By default the automatic standby function is turned on 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select AutoSTBY then press 3 Press repeatedly to select ON or OFF then press To exit the options menu press OPTIONS Note AutoSTBY flashes on the display about 2 minutes before entering standby mode The automatic st...

Page 52: ...audio signal output page 51 There is no sound Adjust the volume Check the connection of the optional equipment if any page 15 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 microphone sound Adjust the microphone volume level Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC1 or MIC2 GUITAR jack o...

Page 53: ...onized 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 59 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 The sound s...

Page 54: ...Check if the USB device is write 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 There is no sound The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system and reco...

Page 55: ... page 10 The USB device is not working properly Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to deal with this problem 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 10 Playback does not start from the first file Set the play mode to Normal Play page 20 Files can...

Page 56: ...f 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 VOL There is severe hum noise or distorted sound If there are obstacles between the system and your BLUE...

Page 57: ... 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 Party Host Resetting the system If the system still does not operate properly reset the system to facto...

Page 58: ...hat operation is prohibited OVER CURRENT An over current from the USB port was detected 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 co...

Page 59: ... 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 r...

Page 60: ...e 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...

Page 61: ...a FM lead antenna Tuning range 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step BLUETOOTH section Communication system BLUETOOTH Standard version 4 2 Output BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2 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 33 ft 1 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz...

Page 62: ...R WMA 44 1 kHz 48 kbps 192 kbps CBR VBR WAV 44 1 48 kHz 16 bit General Power requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 120 W Dimensions W H D Approx 370 mm x 930 mm x 427 mm 14 5 8 in x 36 5 8 in x 16 7 8 in Mass Approx 22 kg 48 lb 9 oz Operating temperature 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F Design and specifications are subject to change without notice ...

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