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When pressed twice, resume 
playback can be canceled.

 

— Press to stop transfer during 

music transfer.

 

— Press to stop the built-in 

sound demonstration.

  KEY CONTROL 

/

 button 

(page 49)

  VOL (volume) +/–* button

Press to adjust the volume.

  MIC ECHO button (page 49)

  VOCAL FADER button 

(page 49)

  SCORE button (page 50)

DISPLAY button (page 21, 
25, 28)

Press to change the information 
on the display.

SLEEP button (page 51)

*  The VOL + and 

 buttons have a tactile 

dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference 
when operating the system.

Summary of Contents for MHC-V90W

Page 1: ...MHC V90W Home Audio System Operating Instructions Getting Started Disc USB Playback USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Network Gesture Control Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information ...

Page 2: ...mmediately Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off Indoor use only CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this...

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: ...e transmission in case of either absence of information to transmit or operational failure Frequency Tolerance 20 ppm For the customers in Canada Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals This device complies with Industry Canada s licence exempt RSSs Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may n...

Page 5: ...t an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance Wi Fi Wi Fi Prote...

Page 6: ... touch panel of the unit having the same or similar names Icons such as listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the function being explained Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings and may be different from the actual products The text enclosed in double quotation mark appears on the display ...

Page 7: ...Playback Before using the USB device 26 Basic playback 26 Using play mode 27 Viewing information on the display 28 USB Transfer Before using the USB device 28 Transferring music 28 Tuner Listening to the radio 31 BLUETOOTH About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology 32 Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device 33 Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device 34 One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection by NFC 34 Se...

Page 8: ... tablet Sony Music Center 44 Getting frenzied parties with the Fiestable app 44 Using the Party Chain function 46 Singing along Karaoke 49 Enjoying sound from a guitar 50 Enjoying music with the Party Light and Speaker Light 51 Using the Sleep Timer 51 Using the Voice Guidance 51 Using optional equipment 52 Deactivating the touch panel on the unit Child Lock 52 Setting the automatic standby functi...

Page 9: ...es wav 2 AIFF files aiff 2 FLAC files flac 2 ALAC files alac 2 DSD dsf dff 2 Note The CD ROM R RW must be in DATA CD format that contains the MP3 1 2 files and conforms to ISO 9660 3 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet extended format The system will attempt to play back any data with the extensions above even if it is not in the supported format Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damag...

Page 10: ... CD R RW cannot be played back on this system due to the recording quality or physical condition of the disc or the characteristics of the recording device and authoring software For more information refer to the operating instructions of the recording device Notes on discs This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard DualDisc and some music discs encode...

Page 11: ...ents only For details refer to the operating instructions of the USB device When a USB device is inserted the system reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub With some connected USB devices there may be a delay before an operation...

Page 12: ...rroundings page 13 Subwoofer 2 Speaker light function equipped Satellite unit Subwoofer unit Spread sound generator Spreads sound around the rear of the unit Connector panel page 19 Party lights left right page 51 Handles for holding or carrying the unit Do not look directly at the light emitting parts when the Speaker Light and Party Light are turned on ...

Page 13: ...REC PLAY port Use to connect a USB device This port can be used for both playback and music transfer LIGHT MODE key page 51 PARTY LIGHT key page 51 PARTY CHAIN key page 48 BLUETOOTH indicator page 32 BLUETOOTH key Touch to select the BLUETOOTH function PAIRING key Touch and hold to activate BLUETOOTH pairing during the BLUETOOTH function ...

Page 14: ...ray Direct function key CD USB FM AUDIO IN MUSIC SERVICE To use this key touch PLAYBACK then the function key you want VOCAL FADER key page 49 SCORE key page 50 VOICE CHANGER key page 50 MIC ECHO key page 49 PLAYBACK key page 40 DJ key page 41 SAMPLER key page 41 KARAOKE key page 42 Power indicator Indicates the current status of the system Lights off The system is in standby mode and BLUETOOTH Ne...

Page 15: ...ect a function GESTURE ON OFF key page 40 42 NETWORK indicator Indicates the current status of the system Lights off The system is in standby mode Lights up White The network connection is established Green The system is connected to Spotify Blue The system is connected to a music service via Chromecast built in Flashes White While connecting to network NETWORK key Touch to select NETWORK function...

Page 16: ... Press to enter or exit options menu button Press to select the menu items folder button Press to select a folder on a data disc or a USB device enter button Press to enter confirm the settings FUNCTION button Press to select a function MEGA BASS button page 42 SOUND FIELD button page 42 fast reverse fast forward button page 27 TUNING button page 31 play button Press to start playback go backward ...

Page 17: ...tion KEY CONTROL button page 49 VOL volume button Press to adjust the volume MIC ECHO button page 49 VOCAL FADER button page 49 SCORE button page 50 DISPLAY button page 21 25 28 Press to change the information on the display SLEEP button page 51 The VOL and buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system ...

Page 18: ...supplied screws M5 30 to assemble the unit Be careful not to pinch your fingers or speaker cords while mounting the satellite unit After assembling the unit make sure the satellite unit is securely fixed to the subwoofer unit with the supplied screws When using an electric screwdriver to tighten the screws make the torque setting to approximately 1 N m 10 kgf cm 8 85 lbf in Do not place the unit o...

Page 19: ...19US Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Unit Rear Red White To store the speaker cords tidily Route the cords through the cord stopper Connector panel ...

Page 20: ...ead and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally LED SPEAKER terminal Connect the LED speaker connector of the speakers to this terminal The lighting on the speakers will react according to the music source page 51 To disconnect the speaker cord Pull out the connector from the terminal SPEAKERS L R terminals Connect the speaker connector of the speaker unit t...

Page 21: ... 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 25 Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R03 size AAA batteries matching the polarities shown below Note Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries If...

Page 22: ... the sound of external equipment DVD players etc via the system by connecting to the AUDIO PARTY CHAIN IN jack 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 opera...

Page 23: ...the weight of the unit 2 Attach the rope to the unit Hole size 7 mm 10 mm 9 32 in 13 32 in W H 12 5 mm 7 mm 1 2 in 9 32 in W H There are holes on both sides of the handle 3 Attach the wall anchor to a wall Attach the wall anchor securely to a wall beam or reinforced wall Attach the wall anchor to the position that is horizontal or slightly higher than the position of the rope tied to the unit Note...

Page 24: ...e on uneven surfaces Note The caster wheels can be used only on flat surfaces Lift the unit by two people on uneven surfaces Correct hand placement while carrying the unit is very important to avoid personal injury and or property damage Be sure to use the handle when lifting the unit Exercise extreme caution when carrying the unit on a slope Do not carry the unit with a person luggage etc on it D...

Page 25: ...ws etc 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 about the main features of this system scrolls across the display and the illumination turns on To turn off the illumination press PARTY LIGHT No display Power Saving Mode The display is turned off to conserve power ...

Page 26: ...o open the disc tray and load a disc with the label facing up on the disc tray When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD single place it on the inner circle of the tray Touch on the unit again to close the disc tray Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction For USB function Connect a USB device to the USB port Note You can use a USB adaptor not supplied to c...

Page 27: ...Using play mode Playing in sequential order Normal Play When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly The following indicator lights up on the display None plays the disc or USB device FLDR plays all playable files in the specified folder on the disc or USB device Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD Playing in random order Shuffle Play When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly The foll...

Page 28: ...B device For compatible USB devices see Websites for compatible devices page 11 You can use your Apple devices with this system via BLUETOOTH connection only Transferring music You can transfer music from a disc AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only to a USB device connected to the USB port The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3 Note Do not remove the USB device during transfer or erase o...

Page 29: ... 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select CD then load a disc 3 Prepare the sound source Synchronized Transfer If the system starts playback automatically press twice to stop the playback fully When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the play mode you want Note If you start transferring in Shuffle Play or Repeat Play the selected play mode changes to Normal Play automatically RE...

Page 30: ...ase on the WALKMAN has disappeared Folder and file generation rules Maximum number of MP3 files that can be generated 298 folders 650 files in a folder 650 files in REC1 CD or REC1 MP3 folder These numbers may vary depending on the file or folder configuration When transferring to a USB device a MUSIC folder is created directly below ROOT Folders and files are generated within this MUSIC folder ac...

Page 31: ...s cannot be erased Erase operation is prohibited when the disc tray is opened Tuner Listening to the radio 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select TUNER FM Alternatively touch PLAYBACK then touch FM on the unit 2 Tune to a station For automatic scanning Hold down TUNING until the frequency begins to change on the display Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in ST for FM stereo progra...

Page 32: ...preset number you want BLUETOOTH About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices Supported BLUETOOTH version profiles and codecs For details see BLUETOOTH section page 67 Compatible BLUETOOTH devices For details see Websites for compatible devices page 11 About the BLUETOOTH ...

Page 33: ...nds or more PAIRING flashes on the display 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device For details refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device 5 Select MHC V90W on the display of the BLUETOOTH device Perform this step within 5 minutes otherwise pairing will be canceled In this case repeat from step 3 Note If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH device enter 0000 Passke...

Page 34: ... an audio source on the BLUETOOTH device 4 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first If the volume level is still too low adjust the volume level on the system Note When the system is not connected to any BLUETOOTH device the system will connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device automatically when you touch BLUETOOTH on the unit or If you try to connect another BLUETOO...

Page 35: ...n the unit until the smartphone vibrates Complete the connection by following the instructions displayed on the smartphone When the BLUETOOTH connection is established the BLUETOOTH device name appears on the display 2 Start playback of an audio source on the smartphone For details refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device Hint If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection fail do the...

Page 36: ...acketization 1 Excluding DSD format contents 2 In comparison with SBC Subband Coding when the bitrate of 990 kbps 96 48 kHz or 909 kbps 88 2 44 1 kHz is selected Network Selecting the method of network connection If you connect this system to a network you can enjoy this system in various ways Depending on your network environment setting up methods are different Select the appropriate connecting ...

Page 37: ...und quality in any rooms via Wi Fi 1 Install the Sony Music Center application on your smartphone iPhone 2 Connect the system and smartphone iPhone to your Wi Fi network Connect the system and smartphone iPhone to the same SSID network of your router 3 When connecting multiple devices connect the multi room compatible devices to your Wi Fi network Refer to Help Guide for detailed operation http rd...

Page 38: ...Connect the system and smartphone iPhone to the same SSID network of your router 3 Launch Sony Music Center and download a Chromecast enabled app Launch Sony Music Center then tap MHC V90W Settings Chromecast built in Learn how to Cast See the instructions then find and install a Chromecast enabled app on your smartphone iPhone 4 Launch the Chromecast enabled app then tap the Cast button to select...

Page 39: ...ect to learn how After the connection is established touch PLAYBACK then touch MUSIC SERVICE on the unit You can start resume the music service Note Depending on the country and region music services and their periods of availability may differ Hint When Spotify Connect is activated the Spotify Connect icon lights up ...

Page 40: ...h the mode you want PLAYBACK DJ SAMPLER KARAOKE The GESTURE CONTROL lights up To deactivate the Gesture Control Touch GESTURE ON OFF The GESTURE CONTROL lights off Using the Gesture Control during playback You can use the Gesture Control to control basic playback when playing music from a disc USB device or BLUETOOTH device Use the keys and GESTURE CONTROL sensor on the touch panel of the unit to ...

Page 41: ...f Wah wah sound by moving the frequency of a filter up and down automatically 4 Create a feeling that the sound is moving around the speakers between left and right channels For SAMPLER mode To Swipe in this direction Output Come On Output Let s Go Output Reggae Horn sound effect Output Phaser sound effect Output Scratch sound effect Output Audience sound effect To output the SAMPLER mode sound ef...

Page 42: ...nd effect Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound To Do this Reinforce bass sound and create more powerful sound MEGA BASS Press MEGA BASS repeatedly to select BASS ON The MEGA BASS indicator lights up To cancel press MEGA BASS repeatedly to select BASS OFF Reproduce the sound effect of a party hall Fiesta Touch FIESTA on the unit To cancel touch FIESTA again Reproduce the sound effect of a concert h...

Page 43: ...elect the Virtual Football mode when watching a football match broadcast If you hear unnatural sounds in the content when OFF NARRATION is selected ON NARRATION is recommended This feature does not support monaural sound Adjusting the subwoofer level 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select S WOOFER then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the subwoofer level then press To exit the options menu...

Page 44: ...f you connect the system and remote device by network connection connect the device by Wi Fi to the same network as that of the system 4 Launch Sony Music Center and follow the on screen instructions Note We recommend you to use the latest Sony Music Center version If the Sony Music Center application does not work properly touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection then per...

Page 45: ...r app as a plug in 1 Search and download Sony Music Center app on your remote device page 44 2 Search and download Fiestable app from Google Play or App Store using your remote device 3 Launch Sony Music Center and touch the Fiestable icon Note Before using Fiestable turn on the BLUETOOTH function of your smartphone or tablet ...

Page 46: ...me Party Guests and play the same music as that being played by the Party Host Setting up the Party Chain Set up a Party Chain by connecting all the systems using audio cables not supplied Before connecting cables be sure to disconnect the AC power cord mains lead If all the systems are equipped with Party Chain function Example When connecting using this system as the first system First system Se...

Page 47: ...ain function Example When connecting using this system as the first system First system Second system Last system Continue the connection until the last system Connect the system which is not equipped with 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 sys...

Page 48: ...utput from Party Guests When one of the systems in the chain is performing USB transfer wait for the system to complete or stop the transfer before you activate the Party Chain function For detailed operation on other systems refer to the operating instructions of the systems To select a new Party Host when all the systems are equipped with Party Chain function Repeat step 3 of Enjoying the Party ...

Page 49: ...music To use the Gesture Control during karaoke See page 42 Note Touch MIC GUITAR LEVEL on the unit repeatedly to adjust the microphone volume level You cannot adjust the microphone volume level using VOLUME on the unit or VOL on the remote control If howling occurs move the microphone away from the system change the direction of the microphone touch MIC GUITAR LEVEL on the unit repeatedly Microph...

Page 50: ... the unit You can also play the guitar and sing along by connecting a microphone to the MIC1 jack on the unit 1 Touch MIC GUITAR LEVEL on the unit repeatedly to reduce the guitar volume level 2 Use an instrument cable not supplied to connect a guitar not supplied to MIC2 GUITAR jack on the unit 3 Touch GUITAR on the unit repeatedly until GUITAR indicator lights up 4 Start playing the guitar and ad...

Page 51: ...EEP Using the Voice Guidance You can hear English Voice Guidance on the following situations via the system When entering BLUETOOTH pairing When a BLUETOOTH device is connected When a BLUETOOTH device is disconnected During Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS operation When a Wi Fi network connection is established 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select VOICE GUIDANCE then press 3 Press to select ON t...

Page 52: ...perate the system using the buttons on the remote control To turn off the Child Lock function touch and hold on the unit for more than 5 seconds until CHILD LOCK OFF appears on the display Note Child Lock function will be turned off automatically when you disconnect the AC power cord mains lead Child Lock function cannot be activated when you open the disc tray Setting the automatic standby functi...

Page 53: ... the BLUETOOTH Wi Fi signal You can connect to the system from a linked network device or a paired BLUETOOTH device in all functions when the system s BLUETOOTH Wi Fi signal is set to on The BLUETOOTH Wi Fi signal is turned on by default 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select RF then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the setting you want then press RF ON Wi Fi signal is on BLUETOOTH signal ...

Page 54: ...ata corruption and loss do not occur even if the network connection is unintentionally disconnected If the error message persists perform the manual update via a USB device Manual update via the Internet When the system is connected to the Internet UPDATE lights up on the display if the system detects a new update file 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select SYSTEM then press 3 Press repeated...

Page 55: ...elect Power Saving Mode page 25 The system has entered standby mode This is not a malfunction The system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output page 52 There is no sound Adjust the volume Check the connection of the optional equipment if any page 19 Turn on the connected equipment Unplug the AC power cord mains lead then plug in the ...

Page 56: ...n touch on the unit to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer Playback does not start Wipe the disc clean page 63 Reload the disc Load the disc that this system can play back page 9 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 skips Wipe the disc clean page 63 Reload the disc Move the unit to...

Page 57: ...he USB device cannot be erased 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 correct...

Page 58: ...eck the information on the website about compatible USB devices page 11 The USB device is not working properly Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to deal with this problem Playback does not start Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Check the information on the website about compatible USB devices page 11 Playback does not start from th...

Page 59: ...there are obstacles between the system and your BLUETOOTH device remove or avoid the obstacles If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation such as a wireless LAN other BLUETOOTH device or a microwave oven nearby move them away The sound of your BLUETOOTH device cannot be heard on this system Increase the volume on your BLUETOOTH device first then adjust the volume using VOL Ther...

Page 60: ...ic Services Make sure the wireless LAN router access point is turned on Check that is lit on the display If not set up a wireless network again For details see Wi Fi Startup Guide When the system is connected to a wireless network place the wireless LAN access point and the system closer together and perform the setup again Depending on the providers only one connection to Internet is allowed When...

Page 61: ... the server Change the settings on the server to allow access from this system For details refer to the operating instructions of the server Gesture Control The Gesture Control cannot be activated Touch GESTURE ON OFF repeatedly until GESTURE CONTROL lights up Make sure the Child Lock function is not activated page 52 The Gesture Control does not operate properly Move your hand closer to GESTURE C...

Page 62: ...onditions where that operation is prohibited OVER CURRENT An over current from the USB port was detected 4 Press repeatedly to select SYSTEM then press 5 Press repeatedly to select RESET then press 6 Press repeatedly to select YES then press RESET appears on the display After the reset completes the system automatically reboots Press to turn on the system All user configured settings such as prese...

Page 63: ...the system on surfaces that have been specially treated for example wax oil polish as staining or discoloration of the surface may result If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit and cause the system to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an ...

Page 64: ...details You may not use the system while the software is being updated Disclaimer regarding services offered by third parties Services offered by third parties may be changed suspended or terminated without prior notice Sony shall not be held responsible in these situations On BLUETOOTH communication BLUETOOTH devices should be used within approximately 10 meters 33 feet unobstructed distance of e...

Page 65: ...munications environment or surrounding conditions Notes on the License This product contains software that Sony uses under a licensing agreement with the owner of its copyright We are obligated to announce the contents of the agreement to customers under requirement by the owner of copyright for the software Please access the following URL and read the contents of the license http rd1 sony net hel...

Page 66: ...sential requirements of the Directive 2014 53 EU Software version SYS _ _ _ You can check the software version by pressing OPTIONS on the remote control 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select the system then press 3 Select VERSION then press SYS _ _ _ appears on the display Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION USA models only With 8 ohm loads b...

Page 67: ...LUETOOTH Standard version 4 2 Output BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 1 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx 30 m 98 4 feet 1 Operating frequency 2 400 2 483 5 MHz Maximum output power 20 0 dBm Modulation method FHSS Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles 2 A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile SPP Serial Port Profile Suppor...

Page 68: ...05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 16 24 bit ALAC 16 22 05 24 32 44 1 48 88 2 96 176 4 192 kHz 16 24 bit DSD DSF DFF 2 8 MHz 1 bit General Power requirements AC 120 V 60 Hz Power consumption 320 W Dimensions W H D Approx Assembled unit 532 mm 1 706 mm 494 mm 21 in 67 in 19 in Satellite unit 429 mm 830 mm 344 mm 17 in 33 in 14 in Subwoofer unit 532 mm 1 080 mm 494 mm 21 in 43 in 19 in Mass Appr...

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