4-233-902-12(3)
Mini Hi-Fi
Component
System
Operating Instructions
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear panel. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. _______________
Serial No. _______________
MHC-MG510AV
MHC-MG310AV
MHC-MG110
© 2001 Sony Corporation
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Table of Contents
Parts Identification
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound
Main unit ............................................... 4
Remote Control ..................................... 5
— DBFB/GROOVE/
V-GROOVE .................................. 24
Selecting the sound effect.................... 24
Getting Started
Selecting the surround effect ............... 25
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound* ........................................... 25
Selecting the sound formation
Hooking up the system .......................... 7
Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into
the remote ........................................ 9
Setting up your speakers for Dolby Pro
Logic* ........................................... 10
Setting the time.................................... 11
— Multi room selector* ................ 25
Other Features
Saving the power in standby mode...... 12
Enhancing video game sound
— Game Sync ............................... 26
CD
Falling asleep to music
— Sleep Timer .............................. 26
Loading a CD ...................................... 12
Playing a CD — Normal Play/
Waking up to music
— Daily Timer .............................. 26
Shuffle Play/Repeat Play .............. 14
Programing CD tracks
— Program Play ............................ 15
Using an Optional Keyboard
Labeling a CD
Setting the keyboard ............................ 27
Labeling titles through the keyboard ... 27
— Disc Memo ............................... 16
Using the CD display .......................... 17
Operating the system through the
keyboard ........................................ 28
Tuner
Presetting radio stations....................... 18
Listening to the radio
Optional Components
Hooking up the optional
— Preset Tuning ........................... 19
A/V components ........................... 28
Labeling the preset stations
Connecting a video game machine ...... 29
— Station Name ............................ 19
Connecting a sub woofer speaker** .... 30
Connecting a DVD player* ................. 30
Tape
Loading a tape ..................................... 20
Playing a tape ...................................... 20
Additional Information
Precautions .......................................... 31
Troubleshooting................................... 32
Messages ............................................. 34
Specifications ...................................... 35
Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/
Recording Manually/
Program Edit ................................. 21
Timer-recording radio programs ......... 23
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
**MHC-MG310AV only
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Parts Identification
The items are arranged in alphabetical order.
Refer to the pages indicated in parentheses ( ) for details.
Main unit
5
1
2 3 4
67 8
9
es
0
qa
ea
e;
wl
wk
qs
qd
qf
qg
qh
qj
qk
wj
wh
wg
wf
wd
ws
wa
w; ql
5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)* 5 (28)
AUDIO IN L jack wk (29)
AUDIO IN R jack wj (29)
CD 5 (14, 21)
CD SYNCHRO wh (21, 22)
CLEAR w; (15, 19, 34)
Deck A es (20)
PHONES jack wa
PLAY MODE wf (14, 22)
PRESET EQ 7 (24)
PRO LOGIC* qs (11, 25)
PUSH OPEN (Front cover) qj
(12)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
Z (deck A) 1
=/1 (power) 2
m (rewind) 6
n N (play) 6
X PAUSE 6
REAR* qf (25)
REC PAUSE/START wh (21,22)
REPEAT wg (14)
STEREO/MONO wg (19)
SURROUND* qa (25)
SURROUND MODE 8 (25)
TAPE A/B 5 (20)
TIMER SELECT 3 (23, 27)
TIMER SET 3 (11, 23, 26)
TUNER/BAND 5 (18)
VIDEO IN jack wl (29)
VIDEO (MD)** 5 (28)
VOLUME control qh
Deck B 0 (20)
M (fast forward) 6
x (stop) 6
– . (go back) 6
> + (go forward) 6
Z (deck B) 9
DIRECTION ea (20)
DISC ACCESS ql (12, 21)
Display window 4
DISPLAY wd (12, 17, 19, 34)
ENTER qk (11, 15, 18, 22, 26, 28)
FRONT* qd (25)
GAME e; (26, 29)
KEYBOARD INPUT jack ws
(27)
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only
**MHC-MG110 only
LINK* qg (25)
MENU ea (16, 18)
4
Remote Control
For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
1 2 3 4
wf
wd
5
6
7
ws
wa
w;
ql
8
9
0
qk
qj
qh
qa
qs
qd
qf
qg
5.1CH wa (30)
CD ql (14, 21)
SCROLL qa (17)
SLEEP 1 (26)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
CENTER +/– 5 (11)
DBFB qd (24)
SURROUND qh (25)
TAPE A/B w; (20)
TEST TONE ws (11)
TUNER/BAND 7 (18)
VIDEO (MD) wd (28)
VOL +/– qg
@/1 (power) 4
N (play) 0
X (pause) 0
DISPLAY 9 (12, 17, 19)
GAME 8 (26, 29)
GROOVE qf (24)
PLAY MODE 2 (14, 22)
PRESET EQ qk (24)
PRO LOGIC wf (11, 25)
REAR +/– 6 (11)
REPEAT 3 (14)
x (stop) 0
. (go back) 0
m (rewind) 0
M (fast forward) 0
> (go forward) 0
TDISC/DISCt qs qj
continued
5
Remote Control (continued)
For MHC-MG110
1 2 3 4
5
6
7
8
wh
wg
wf
wd
9
0
qa
qs
ws
wa
w;
ql
qd
qf
qk
qj
qg
qh
CD wf (14, 21)
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT 2
(23, 27)
CLOCK/TIMER SET 3 (23, 26)
DBFB qg (24)
DISPLAY wh (12, 17, 19)
ENTER 5 (11, 15, 18, 22, 26,
28, 34)
GAME 7 (26, 29)
GROOVE qh (24)
PLAY MODE wg (14, 22)
PRESET EQ w; (24)
REPEAT 8 (14)
SCROLL qd (17)
SLEEP 1 (26)
BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
SURROUND qk (25)
TAPE A/B wd (20)
TUNER/BAND 9 (18)
VIDEO (MD) 6 (28)
VOL +/– qj
@/1 (power) 4
N (play) 0
X (pause) 0
x (stop) 0
. (go back) wa
m (rewind) ws
M (fast forward) qa
> (go forward) qs
TDISC/DISCt qf ql
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system
Perform the following procedure 1 to 6 to hook up your system using the supplied cords and
accessories.
AM loop antenna
FM antenna
Rear surround
Rear surround
speaker (Right)*
speaker (Left)*
Center surround speaker*
Front speaker (Right)
Front speaker (Left)
Sub woofer**
MHC-MG510AV is the model used for illustration purpose.
* MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only
**MHC-MG510AV only
continued
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3 Connect the center surround speaker.
Hooking up the system (continued)
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER jacks
on the unit as shown below.
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT
SPEAKER jacks on the unit as shown
below.
Insert only the stripped portion
Insert only the stripped portion
R
L
+
+
–
Red (3)
Red (3)
–
Black (#)
Black (#)
4 Connect the sub woofer.
(MHC-MG510AV only)
2 Connect the rear surround speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER
jacks on the unit as shown below.
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Connect the speaker cords to the
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR jacks on
the unit and to the jacks on the rear
surround speakers as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion
Insert only the stripped portion
+
R
L
–
Red (3)
+
Red (3)
–
Black (#)
Black (#)
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5 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
To connect optional components
Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect
it.
See page 28 for details.
Notes
• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
• Do not place the rear surround speakers on top of a
TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the
TV screen.
• Be sure to connect both left and right rear surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
• The type of speakers supplied vary according to the
model you purchased (see “Specifications” on
page 35).
Jack type A
AM loop antenna
• The MHC-MG110 speaker system is not
magnetically shielded. Therefore, leave a space of 5
to 10 cm or more when placing the front speakers
next to a television.
A
M
FM
7
5
Ω
Extend the FM antenna
horizontally
Inserting two size AA (R6)
batteries into the remote
Jack type B
AM loop antenna
AM
e
F
M
7
5
Ω
E
E
e
Tip
Extend the FM antenna
horizontally
With normal use, the batteries should last for about
six months. When the remote no longer operates the
system, replace both batteries with new ones.
6 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the display.
When you press ?/1, the system turns on
and the demonstration automatically ends.
Note
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from
battery leakage.
Note on placement
Be sure to place this unit on a horizontal place.
If the unit is slanted, it may cause malfunction
or damage to the system.
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Setting the center speaker
Setting up your speakers
for Dolby Pro Logic
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom
of the center surround speaker to stabilize the
speaker and prevent it from slipping.
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Positioning the speakers
Center
Sub woofer*
Place the center surround speaker at about the
same height as the front speakers. Align the
center surround speaker with the front speakers
or place it slightly back from the position of the
front speakers.
Front (R)
Front (L)
Rear (L)
Rear (R)
* MHC-MG510AV only
Each speaker should face the listening position.
Better surround effect will result if all speakers
are set at the same distance from the listening
position.
Setting the rear speakers
Place the rear surround speakers facing each
other at about 60 to 90 cm above your listening
position.
Place the front speakers 5 to 10 cm or more
away from the left and right of the television.
For MHC-MG510AV, place the sub woofer on
either side of the television.
Rear surround
speaker
Place the center speaker on the top-center of
the TV set.
60 to 90 cm
The placement of rear speakers greatly depends
on the configuration of the room. The rear
speakers may be placed on both sides of the
listening position A or behind the listening
position B.
Tip
For MHC-MG310AV customers, you can connect an
optional sub woofer speaker (see page 30).
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Adjusting the speaker volume
of each speaker
Setting the time
— Test tone
1Turn on the system.
2 Press TIMER SET.
When you set the clock for the first time, go
to step 5.
1 Press PRO LOGIC.
“DOLBY PL ON” appears.
2 Press TEST TONE on the remote.
The test tone is heard from the speakers in
the following order.
3 Press – . or > + repeatedly to
select “CLOCK SET”.
4 Press ENTER.
Front (left) t Center t Front (right) t
…
Rear t Front (left) t
5 Press – . or > + repeatedly to set
the hour.
3 From your listening position, press
CENTER (+/–) and REAR (+/–) on the
remote to adjust the volume until the
each volume level becomes the same.
6 Press ENTER.
7 Press – . or > + repeatedly to set
the minute.
4 Press TEST TONE when you finish
8 Press ENTER.
adjusting.
The test tone turns off.
Tip
If you made a mistake or want to change the time,
start over from step 1.
Note
The test tone feature works only for Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound.
Note
The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect
the power cord or if a power failure occurs.
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CD
Saving the power in
standby mode
Loading a CD
You can load up to 60 discs into this unit.
Turn on the system before you load CDs.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the
system is off. Each time you press the
button, the system switches cyclically as
follows:
1Open the front cover by pushing the
right edge of the cover.
Demonstration t Clock display t Power
Saving Mode
Tips
• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power Saving
Mode.
• The timer functions in the Power Saving Mode.
Note
You cannot set the time in the Power Saving Mode.
To cancel the Power Saving Mode
Press DISPLAY once to show the
demonstration or twice to show the clock
display.
Front cover
2Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC
or DISCt on the remote) until you find
the disc slot where you want to insert a
disc, while checking the disc number
(written beside every slot and also
indicated in the display).
Disc slot at the loading
position
Disc number
(located at the very front)
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5 Close the front cover by pushing the
The disc number* at the loading position
appears in the display. As you turn DISC
ACCESS, the disc number or Disc Memo
changes.
right edge of the cover until it clicks.
* If you have already loaded discs, the disc
number at the playing position appears. When
you turn DISC ACCESS, the displayed disc
number changes to the one at the loading
position.
Disc number
The rotary table turns and the disc slot at the
loading position is set to the playing
position.
Total number of tracks and total playing time
3 Insert a disc with the label side facing
Removing CDs
right.
After following step 1 of “Loading a CD” on
page 12, remove the discs. Then close the front
cover.
Notes
• Make sure you have loaded the disc into each
slot at a right angle to the rotary table. If the
disc is not put in straight, it may damage the
unit or the disc.
• Make sure the rotary table comes to a complete
stop before loading or removing discs.
Notes
• Always close the front cover except when you load
or remove discs.
• Do not load an empty 8 cm CD adaptor. It may
damage the unit.
• Do not attach anything such as seals or sleeves to
CDs. It may damage the unit or the disc.
• If you drop a disc into the unit and the CD will not
go into the slot correctly, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
With the label
side facing
right
• When transporting the unit, remove all discs from
the unit.
• If you want to remove the disc played, open the
front cover. The disc comes to the loading position.
Remove the disc after the rotary table comes to a
complete stop.
4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 to load additional
Tip
discs.
You can display the original Disc Memos instead of
the disc numbers (see “Labeling a CD” on page 16) to
locate the disc easily when you start playing.
When you select a CD-TEXT disc, the disc title is
displayed instead of the disc number.
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Other Operations
Playing a CD
To
Do this
— Normal Play/Shuffle Play/Repeat
Play
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
Press X PAUSE (or X on the
remote). Press again to resume play.
You can play up to 60 CDs continuously. This
system lets you play the CD in different play
modes.
Select a track
During play or pause, press > +
(to go forward) or – . (to go
back).
Find a point in During play, press and hold M (to
Disc number
a track
go forward) or m (to go back).
Release it when you find the desired
point.
Select a CD in Turn DISC ACCESS to the right (to
stop mode
go forward) or to the left (to go
back) and release it when you reach
the desired CD (or press TDISC or
DISCt on the remote).
Track number Playing time
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
Play repeatedly Press REPEAT during play until
2 When you want to specify the disc for
1 DISC, turn DISC ACCESS (or press
TDISC or DISCt on the remote) until
the desired disc number or Disc Memo
appears.
(Repeat Play)
“REP” or “REP 1” appears.
ALL DISCS REP: For all the tracks
on all CDs up to five times.
1 DISC REP: For all the tracks on
the current CD up to five times.
REP 1*: For a single track only.
To cancel Repeat Play, press
REPEAT until “REP” or “REP 1”
disappears.
3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the
mode you want appears.
Select
To play
ALL DISCS
(Normal Play)
All CDs in the disc tray
continuously.
* When you select “REP 1”, that track is repeated
endlessly until Repeat Play is canceled.
1 DISC (Normal
Play)
The CD you have selected
in original order.
ALL DISCS
SHUF (Shuffle
Play)
The tracks on all CDs in
random order.
1 DISC SHUF
(Shuffle Play)
The tracks on the CD you
have selected in random
order.
PGM (Program
Play)
The tracks on all CDs in the
order you want them to be
played. (see “Programing
CD tracks ” on page 15.)
4 Press n N (or N on the remote).
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Other Operations
Programing CD tracks
To
Do this
— Program Play
Cancel Program Press PLAY MODE repeatedly
play
until “PGM” disappears.
You can make a program of up to 25 tracks
from all the CDs in the order you want to play
them.
Check the
program
Press – . or > + (or . or
> on the remote) repeatedly
during Program Play.
Clear a track or Press CLEAR in stop mode.
disc from the end
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
Clear the entire Press and hold CLEAR.
program
“PGM” appears.
Add tracks or
discs to the
program in stop
mode
Perform steps 3 to 5.
3 Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC
or DISCt on the remote) to select a
CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
go to step 5 with “CDAL” displayed.
Tips
4 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly until the
desired track appears.
• The program you made remains after Program Play
finishes. To play the same program again, press CD,
then press n N (or N on the remote) in
Program Play mode.
• “--.--” appears when the total CD program time
exceeds 100 minutes, or when you select a CD track
whose number is 21 or over.
Disc number
• The programed disc and track numbers remain until
you erase them, so that the system plays only the
existing disc and track numbers if you replace discs.
However, the disc and track numbers that are not
found in the system or on the disc are deleted from
the program, and the rest of the program is played
in the programed order.
Track number Playing time of
selected track
5 Press ENTER.
The track is programed. The programed
track and corresponding step (playing order)
appear.
6 Program additional discs or tracks.
To program
Repeat steps
3 and 5
Other discs
Other tracks on the
same disc
4 and 5
Other tracks on other
discs
3 to 5
7 Press n N (or N on the remote).
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7Press M.
Labeling a CD
— Disc Memo
The character you selected in step 6 stops
flashing and the cursor shifts to the right.
You can label up to 60 CDs with titles of up to
20 characters. Whenever you load a labeled
CD, the title appears in the display.
You can also label CDs using an optional
keyboard (see “Labeling titles through the
keyboard” on page 27).
8Repeat steps 6 and 7 to complete the
entire title.
If you made a mistake
Notes
Press m or M until the character you
want to change flashes, then repeat steps 6
and 7.
• You cannot label a CD for which “TEXT” appears
in the display.
• You can label a CD only during Normal Play (when
“1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS” is displayed).
To erase a character
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
Press CLEAR while the character is
flashing. You cannot insert characters.
2 Turn DISC ACCESS until the disc
number you want to label appears.
9Press ENTER to complete the labeling
procedure.
3 Press MENU.
Repeat steps 2 to 9 to label additional discs.
4 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
IN” appears.
To cancel labeling
Press MENU.
5 Press ENTER.
Tip
When you replace a disc with a CD-TEXT disc, the
Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is automatically
restored. The Disc Memo of the CD-TEXT disc is no
longer stored (disappears) when the disc is removed.
Note that you cannot change the Disc Memo of a
CD-TEXT disc.
6 Turn DISC ACCESS until the character
you want appears.
The cursor disappears and the first space for
the disc title flashes.
You can input the following characters:
• Upper cases (A – Z)
• Numbers (0 – 9)
Note
The Disc Memo stores the number of the slot in
which the CD was loaded. Re-enter the Disc Memo
when loading a new CD into that slot.
• Symbols (‘ – ⁄ , + < > _ = `)
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Checking the Disc Memos
Using the CD display
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
You can check the remaining time of the
current track or the entire CD. When a CD-
TEXT disc is loaded, you can also check the
information recorded on the disc, such as the
titles.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
CHECK” appears.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc titles
stored in the system memory between 01 and
60.
6 Press MENU.
Press DISPLAY repeatedly.
The display changes cyclically as follows:
During normal play
Elapsed playing time of the current track t
Remaining time of the current track t Track
title (CD-TEXT disc only) t Clock display
t Effect status
To check the current disc title
Press SCROLL on the remote in stop mode.
Erasing a Disc Memo
In stop mode
During Program Play mode when there is a
program:
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly until “NAME
ERASE” appears.
4 Press ENTER.
5 Turn DISC ACCESS to select the disc
number with the title you want to erase.
The last track number and the total playing
time of the program t The disc number of the
program, the last track number and total
number of steps t Disc title or Disc Memo*1
t Clock display t Effect status
In other conditions:
6 Press ENTER.
TOC display*2 t Disc title or Disc Memo*1
t Clock display t Effect status
Erasing all Disc Memos of all
discs
*1 For labeled CD or CD with CD-TEXT
*2 TOC = Table of Contents; displays current disc
number, total number of tracks on the disc, and
total playing time of the disc
1 Press CD to switch the function to CD.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly until “ALL ERASE”
appears.
Depending on the disc, some CD-TEXT information
may not appears.
4 Press ENTER.
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Tuner
To tune in a station with a weak
signal
Press m or M repeatedly in step 2 to tune in
Presetting radio stations
the station manually.
You can preset up to 20 stations for FM and 10
stations for AM.
To set another station to an existing
preset number
Start over from step 1. After step 4, press
– . or > + repeatedly to select the preset
number you want to store the other station.
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
2 Press and hold m or M until the
frequency indication starts to change,
then release it.
To change the AM tuning interval
Scanning stops automatically when the
system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and
“STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear.
The AM tuning interval is factory-set to 9 kHz
(10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM
tuning interval, tune in any AM station first,
then turn off the system. While holding down
ENTER, turn the system back on. When you
change the interval, all the AM preset stations
are erased. To reset the interval, repeat the
same procedure.
3 Press MENU.
Tip
The preset stations are retained for half a day even if
you unplug the power cord or if a power failure
occurs.
4 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly until
“MEMORY” appears, then press
ENTER.
A preset number appears.
Preset number
5 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly to select the
desired preset number.
6 Press ENTER.
“COMPLETE” appears.
The station is stored.
7 Repeat steps 1 to 6 to store other
stations.
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Listening to the radio
Labeling the preset
stations
— Preset Tuning
— Station Name
Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first
(see “Presetting radio stations” on page 18).
You can label each preset station with up to
12 characters (Station Name).
1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to
select “FM” or “AM”.
You can also label preset stations using an
optional keyboard (see “Labeling titles through
the keyboard” on page 27).
2 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly to tune in the
desired preset station.
1 Tune the desired station you want to
label (see “Listening to the radio” on
this page).
2 Follow the same procedures as from
steps 3 to 9 of “Labeling a CD” on
page 16.
Preset number
Frequency
To check the preset number and
frequency
The station name appears when you tuned the
labeled station.
To listen to non-preset radio stations
Use manual or automatic tuning in step 2.
For manual tuning, press m or M
repeatedly. For automatic tuning, press and
hold m or M.
To check the preset number and frequency,
press DISPLAY. The preset number and
frequency are displayed for 4 seconds and it
returns to the station name display.
Tips
• When an FM stereo program has static noise, press
STEREO/MONO repeatedly until “MONO”
appears. There will be no stereo effect, but the
reception will improve.
• To improve broadcast reception, adjust the supplied
antennas or connect a commercially available
external antenna.
To erase the name
1 Tune the station.
2 Press MENU.
3 Press . or > repeatedly to select
“NAME IN”, then press ENTER.
4 Press CLEAR repeatedly to erase the
name.
5 Press ENTER.
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Tape
Other Operations
Loading a tape
To
Do this
Stop play
Pause
Press x.
You can use only TYPE I (normal) tape.
Press X PAUSE (or X on the
remote). Press again to
resume play.
1 Press TAPE A/B repeatedly to select
deck A or B.
Fast-forward
or rewind
Press m or M.
2 Press Z.
3 Insert a tape in deck A* or B with the
side you want to play/record facing
forward.
Remove
the cassette
Press Z.
Searching for beginning of a track
(AMS)*
Press – . or > + (or . or > on the
remote) repeatedly during playback for the
number of songs you want to skip forward (or
backward).
With the side
you want to
play/record
facing forward
* Playback only
The display shows the number of tracks to be
skipped.
Playing a tape
* The Automatic Music Sensor (AMS) feature
detects a blank space of more than four seconds
between tracks to locate tracks quickly.
1 Load a tape.
Notes
2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to play one side. Select j* to
play both sides.
• The AMS function may not operate correctly under
the following circumstances:
– When the unrecorded space between songs is less
than 4 seconds long.
– When the system is placed near a television.
• If the system stops during tape playback or
recording due to a power failure or other reason, do
not attempt to forcibly eject the tape as this may
damage the heads. Wait until the power is restored,
then be sure to press ?/1 to turn on the system
before ejecting the tape.
To play both decks in succession, select
RELAY (Relay Play)**.
3 Press n N.
Press n N again to play the reverse side
for the deck B. When you select j or
RELAY, the deck automatically stops after
repeating the sequence five times.
Tape playback side
>>> appears for the front side, and <<< for
the reverse side.
* Deck A does not play the reverse side.
**After the playback of the front side of deck A,
deck B repeats the sequence five times.
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Recording to a tape
— CD Synchro Recording/Recording Manually/Program Edit
You can record from a CD, tape or radio. The recording level is adjusted automatically.
Recording from a CD
(CD Synchro Recording)
Recording from a CD/tape/radio manually
Steps
1
2
Load a recordable tape into deck B.
Press CD.
Press the function button of the source
you want to record.
3
Turn DISC ACCESS (or press
Insert the CD or tape, or tune in the
station you want to record.
TDISC or DISCt on the remote)
to select the CD you want to
record.
4
Press CD SYNCHRO.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Deck B stands by for recording.
5
6
7
Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
Start playing the music source to be
recorded.
Tip
To stop recording
When you record on both sides, be sure to start from
the front side. If you start from the reverse side,
recording stops at the end of the reverse side.
Press x.
continued
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9 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select
g to record on one side. Select j
(or RELAY) to record on both sides.
Recording to a tape (continued)
Recording a CD by specifying
track order
10Press REC PAUSE/START.
Recording starts.
— Program Edit
Tip
If you select both sides recording and the tape reaches
the end of the front side part-way through a track, the
entire track is recorded again from the beginning of
the reverse side.
When programing, make sure the playing times
for each side do not exceed the length of one
side of the tape.
1 Load a recordable tape into deck B.
2 Press CD.
3 Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until
“PGM” appears.
4 Turn DISC ACCESS (or press TDISC
or DISCt on the remote) to select a
CD.
To program all the tracks on a CD at once,
go to step 6 with “CDAL” displayed.
5 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly until the
desired track appears.
6 Press ENTER.
The track is programed. The programed
track and corresponding step (playing order)
appear, followed by the total playing time.
7 Repeat steps 5 and 6 for the same disc
or 4 to 6 for tracks from another disc to
program additional discs or tracks.
8 Press CD SYNCHRO.
Deck B stands by to record in the direction
of the indication. The CD player pauses for
play.
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Other Operations
Timer-recording radio
programs
To
Do this
Check the
setting
Press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/
TIMER SELECT on the remote for
MHC-MG110) and press – . or
> + (or . or > on the remote)
repeatedly to select “REC SELECT”.
Then, press ENTER. To change the
setting, start over from step 1.
You can record a preset radio station from a
specified time.
To timer-record, you must first preset the radio
station (see “Presetting radio stations” on
page 18) and set the clock (see “Setting the
time” on page 11).
Cancel the Press TIMER SELECT (or CLOCK/
timer
TIMER SELECT on the remote for
MHC-MG110) and press – . or
> + (or . or > on the remote)
repeatedly to select “TIMER OFF”,
then press ENTER.
1 Tune in the preset radio station (see
“Listening to the radio” on page 19).
2 Press TIMER SET (or CLOCK/TIMER
SET on the remote for MHC-MG110).
3 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly to select
“REC SET,” then press ENTER.
Notes
• If the system is on at the preset time, the recording
will not be made.
• When you use the Sleep Timer, Timer-recording
will not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer
turns it off.
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
4 Set the time to start recording.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
The minute indication flashes.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
5 Set the time to stop recording following
the procedure in step 4.
The start time appears, followed by the stop
time, the preset radio station to be recorded
(e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original
display appears.
6 Load a recordable tape into deck B.
7 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
When the recording starts, the volume is
reduced to minimum.
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Sound Adjustment
Selecting the sound effect
Adjusting the sound
The preset music menu lets you select the
sound characteristics according to the sound
you are listening to.
Reinforcing the bass sound
— DBFB
Selecting the effect from the
music menu
You can listen to music with stronger bass
tones.
Press PRESET EQ repeatedly to select the
preset you want.
Press DBFB* on the remote.
“DBFB” appears and the bass is reinforced.
The preset name appears in the display.
See the chart “Sound effect options”.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
To cancel the effect
Press PRESET EQ repeatedly until “FLAT”
appears.
DBFB NORMAL t DBFB HIGH t DBFB
OFF (off)
* DBFB: Dynamic Bass Feedback
Sound effect options
Tip
“SUR” appears if you select an effect with
surround effects.
DBFB is factory set to on.
Enjoying the powerful sound
Effect
ROCK
POP
Standard music sources
— GROOVE/V-GROOVE
JAZZ
You can reinforce the bass and create a more
powerful sound.
GAME
PlayStation 1, 2 and other video
game music sources
The GROOVE setting is ideal for music
sources, and the V-GROOVE setting is ideal
for video sources (movies, VCDs, etc.).
Press GROOVE on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the display
changes cyclically as follows:
GROOVE ON t V-GROOVE ON t
GROOVE OFF (off)
Tip
GROOVE and V-GOOVE are factory set to on.
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Selecting the surround
effect
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
For MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
You can enjoy Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound from Dolby Surround-encoded
1 Press SURROUND to turn on the
surround mode.
(
) video tapes. Complete the
2 Press SURROUND MODE repeatedly to
setup and adjustments first (see page 10).
select the surround effect you want.
Press PRO LOGIC while playing a program
source.
SUR ON: Reproduces stereo sources in
surround sound.*
HALL: Reproduces the acoustics of a
concert hall.*
Press PRO LOGIC again to cancel the Dolby
Pro Logic Surround sound.
THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a
movie theater.*
E THEATER: Reproduces the acoustics of a
large movie theater.*
Notes
• You cannot use both Dolby Pro Logic Surround
sound and other surround effects at the same time.
• When recording the sound, be sure to turn off
Dolby Pro Logic Surround sound.
SUR OFF: Turns off the surround mode.
* The indicator on the SURROUND button lights
up.
Selecting the sound
formation
For MHC-MG110
Press SURROUND MODE (or SURROUND
on the remote) repeatedly to turn the
surround mode on or off.
— Multi room selector
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
Each time you press the button, the display
changes as follows:
You can select the sound formation with the
press of a button. The speakers producing
sound light up on the display.
SUR ON (SUR) y SUR OFF (off)
Note
Press
Display
Sound output
When you select other sound effect, the surround
effect will be canceled.
Stereo sound from the
front speakers.
FRONT
Stereo sound from the
rear surround speakers.
REAR
LINK
Front speaker stereo
sound from both the front
and rear surround
speakers.
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Other Features
Waking up to music
Enhancing video game
sound
— Daily Timer
You can wake up to music at a preset time.
Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting
the time” on page 11).
— Game Sync
You need to connect a video game machine
(See “Connecting a video game machine” on
page 29).
1 Prepare the music source you want to
play.
• CD: Load a CD. To start from a
specific track, make a program (see
“Programing CD tracks” on page 15).
Press GAME.
Tips
• The GAME (effect status) is automatically selected.
• These operations cannot be performed in the Power
Saving Mode.
• Tape: Load a tape with the side you
want to play facing forward.
• Radio: Tune in the preset station you
want (see “Listening to the radio” on
page 19).
Falling asleep to music
2 Adjust the volume.
— Sleep Timer
3 Press TIMER SET (or CLOCK/TIMER
You can set the system to turn off after a
certain time, so that you can fall asleep to
music.
SET on the remote for MHC-MG110).
4 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly to select
“DAILY SET”, then press ENTER.
Press SLEEP on the remote.
Each time you press the button, the minute
display (the turn-off time) changes cyclically as
follows:
“ON” appears and the hour indication
flashes.
5 Set the time to start playing.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the hour, then
press ENTER.
SLEEP AUTO* t SLEEP 90MIN t SLEEP
…
80MIN t SLEEP 70MIN t
t SLEEP
10MIN t SLEEP OFF
* The system turns off when the current CD or tape
finishes playback (for up to 100 minutes).
The minute indication flashes.
Press – . or > + (or . or > on
the remote) repeatedly to set the minute,
then press ENTER.
To
Press
Check the
SLEEP once.
remaining time
6 Set the time to stop playing following
Change the
time to turn off
SLEEP repeatedly to select the
time you want.
the procedure in step 5.
Cancel the Sleep
Timer function
SLEEP repeatedly until
“SLEEP OFF” appears.
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Using an Optional Keyboard
7 Press – . or > + (or . or >
on the remote) repeatedly until the
music source you want appears.
Setting the keyboard
The indication changes as follows:
You can use the Sony KB-10 keyboard (not
supplied). In principle, you may use any IBM*-
compatible keyboard with a PS/2 interface.**
However, not all keyboards are guaranteed to
work properly, so we recommend using the
KB-10 keyboard.
t
y
T
TUNER
CD PLAY
t
T
TAPE PLAY
8 Press ENTER.
The type of timer, followed by the start
time, stop time, and the music source,
appear, then the original display appears.
* IBM is the registered trademark of International
Business Machines Corporation.
**The power consumption must be 120 mA or less.
9 Press ?/1 to turn off the system.
Note
Other Operations
Hum or noise may enter the AM radio sound
depending on the operating environment.
To
Do this
Connect the keyboard connector to the
KEYBOARD INPUT jack.
Check the setting
Press TIMER SELECT (or
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on
the remote for MHC-MG110)
and press – . or > +
(or . or > on the
You can connect the keyboard even when the
system is turned on.
remote) repeatedly to select
“DAILY”, then press ENTER.
Labeling titles through the
keyboard
Change the setting
Cancel the timer
Start over from step 1.
Press TIMER SELECT (or
CLOCK/TIMER SELECT on
the remote for MHC-MG110)
and press – . or > +
(or . or > on the
remote) repeatedly to select
“TIMER OFF”, then press
ENTER.
You can quickly enter or edit names using a
keyboard. You can label a CD only during
Normal Play (when “1 DISC” or “ALL
DISCS” is displayed).
1 Perform the following procedure
depending on what you want to label.
To label
Do this
Tip
A CD
Switch the function to CD and
select the desired CD.
The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset
time.
A preset station
Switch the function to
TUNER and select the desired
preset radio station number.
Notes
• When you use the Sleep Timer, Daily Timer will
not turn on the system until the Sleep Timer turns it
off.
• You cannot activate the Daily Timer and Timer-
recording at the same time.
2 Press [Enter].
The text input screen appears and the cursor
flashes.
3 Enter a title.
Besides letter keys, you can also use the
keys shown in the following table.
4 Press [Enter].
“COMPLETE” appears for a few seconds
and the title you labeled appears.
continued
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Optional Components
Labeling titles through the keyboard
(continued)
Hooking up the optional
A/V components
Editing operations while labeling
To
Press
Cancel the operation
Move the cursor
[Esc]
You can connect a digital or an analog
component to this system.
[T] or [t]
Erase the character at the [Delete]
cursor position
To the audio output jacks of an MD deck,
a VCR, etc.
Erase the character
preceding the cursor
[Back Space]
Operating the system
through the keyboard
You can operate the system without using the
buttons and controls on the unit or on the
remote.
As the keyboard substitutes
for the following functions
Press
To the digital input jack of a digital component
CD PLAY
[F5]
To
Do this
CD PAUSE
CD STOP
[F6]
Make a digital
recording from CD
to MD
Connect an optical cable.
[F7]
DISC ACCESS (DISCt)
TUNER/BAND
– .
[F8]
Listen to the analog
sound of a
connected VCR
Connect the audio cords.
Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
repeatedly until “VIDEO”
appears.
[F9]
[F10]
[F11]
[F12]
> +
DISPLAY
Listen to the analog
sound of the
With the system turned off,
press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
connected MD deck while holding down ENTER.
This switches the “VIDEO”
function to “MD”. Once you
enable the “MD” function,
just press 5.1CH/VIDEO
(MD)*.
Then connect the audio cords.
Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
repeatedly until “MD”
appears.
Make an analog
recording from MD
onto a tape
Connect the audio cords.
Press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)*
repeatedly until “MD”
appears.
* VIDEO (MD) for MHC-MG110 or on the remote
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To the video output of the video game machine
Notes
• Make sure to match the color of the plugs and the
connectors.
• If you want to switch back to VIDEO function,
perform the operation described in the previous
page to switch to VIDEO function.
Connecting a video game
machine
Connect the video output of the video game
machine to the VIDEO IN jack, and the audio
output to the AUDIO IN jacks on the front
panel of the unit. Connect the VIDEO OUT
jack on the rear panel of the unit to the video
input of a TV using the optional video cable.
To listen to the sound of the connected video
game machine, press GAME.
To the audio output of the video game machine
To the video input of a TV
Notes
• The video game machine image may appear on the
TV screen even if the system is turned off.
• See “Selecting the sound effect” on page 24 for
video game sound effects.
• If you press GAME while the system is off, the
system turns on, the function switches to GAME,
and the equalizer also switches to the GAME (effect
status).
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Connecting a sub woofer
Connecting a DVD player
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only)
speaker
(MHC-MG310AV only)
To the front output
of the DVD player
To the center output
of the DVD player
You can connect an optional sub woofer
speaker.
To sub woofer
To the rear output of
the DVD player
To the woofer output of
the DVD player
When your DVD player has 5.1
channel analog outputs
Make sure to match the color of the plugs and
the connectors. To listen to the sound of the
connected DVD player, press 5.1CH/VIDEO
(MD) (or 5.1CH on the remote) until “5.1CH”
appears.
Note
You cannot enjoy the 5.1 channel surround sound if
you connect a DVD player which does not have the
5.1 channel analog outputs.
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Additional Information
Notes on CDs
• Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth.
Wipe the CD from the center out.
• Do not use solvents.
Precautions
• Do not expose the CD to direct sunlight or heat
sources.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,
star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do
so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
On operating voltage
Before operating the system, check that the operating
voltage of your system is identical with the voltage of
your local power supply.
On safety
Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback
• The unit is not disconnected from the AC power
source (mains) as long as it is connected to the wall
outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.
• Unplug the system from the wall outlet (mains) if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time. To
disconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by the
plug. Never pull the cord itself.
Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not be
played back because of scratches, dirt, recording
condition or the drive’s characteristics. Besides, the
discs, which are not yet finalized at the end of
recording, cannot be played back.
Cleaning the cabinet
Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with mild
detergent solution.
• Should any solid object or liquid fall into the
component, unplug the system and have it checked
by qualified personnel before operating it any
further.
• The AC power cord must be changed only at a
qualified service shop.
To save a tape permanently
To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded
over, break off the cassette tab from side A or B as
illustrated. If you later want to reuse the tape for
recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape.
• The nameplate is located on the rear exterior.
On placement
• Do not place the system in an inclined position.
• Do not place the system in locations where it is:
— Extremely hot or cold
— Dusty or dirty
— Very humid
— Subject to vibrations
— Subject to direct sunlight.
Tab of side B
Tab of side A
On heat buildup
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this is
not a malfunction.
Break off
the cassette
tab of side A
• Place the unit in a location with adequate
ventilation to prevent heat buildup in the unit.
If you continuously use this unit at a large volume,
the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottom
rises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do not
touch the cabinet.
To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilation
hole for the cooling fan.
continued
On operation
• 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 CD
player. Should this occur, the system will not
operate properly. Remove the CD and leave the
system turned on for about an hour until the
moisture evaporates.
• When you move the system, take out any discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your stereo system, please consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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Precautions (continued)
Troubleshooting
If you have any problem using this system, use
the following check list.
Before placing a cassette in the tape
deck
Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape may
get entangled in the parts of the tape deck and become
damaged.
First, check that the power cord is connected
firmly and the speakers are connected correctly
and firmly.
When using a tape longer than 90
minutes
The tape is very elastic. Do not change the tape
operations such as play, stop, and fast-winding
frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tape
deck.
Should any problem persist, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
General
The display starts flashing as soon as you plug
in the power cord even though you have not
turned on the system (See step 6 of “Hooking up
the system” on page 9).
Cleaning the tape heads
Clean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.
Be sure to clean the tape heads before you start an
important recording or after playing an old tape. Use
a separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaning
cassette. For details, refer to the instructions of the
cleaning cassette.
• Press DISPLAY twice when the system is turned
off. The demonstration disappears.
The clock setting/radio presetting/timer is
canceled.
Demagnetizing the tape heads
• The power cord is disconnected or a power
failure occurs longer than half a day.
Redo the following:
Demagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts that
have contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of use
with a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. For
details, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizing
cassette.
— “Setting the time” on page 11
— “Presetting radio stations” on page 18
If you have set the timer, also redo “Waking up
to music” on page 26 and “Timer-recording radio
programs” on page 23.
There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise (or press VOL + on
the remote).
• The headphones are connected.
• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker
cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl
portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the
speaker connections.
• There is no audio output during timer recording.
There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the stereo
system. Move the stereo system away from the
TV or VCR.
• Connect the system to a different wall outlet.
• Install a noise filter (commercially available) to
the power line.
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The sound from the connected source is
distorted when VIDEO function is selected.
There is no sound from the center speaker (for
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only).
• Select MD function. If “VIDEO” appears in the
display when you press 5.1CH/VIDEO (MD)
(for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV) or VIDEO
(MD) (for MHC-MG110 or on the remote),
switch the function to MD (see “Hooking up the
optional A/V components” on page 28).
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 8).
There is no sound from the rear speakers (for
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only).
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 8).
Sound lacks bass.
“- - : - -” flashes in the display.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – jacks are
connected correctly.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and
timer settings again.
The timer does not function.
CD Player
• Set the clock correctly.
“DAILY”, and “REC” do not appear when you
press TIMER SELECT.
The CD will not play.
• Close the front cover.
• Set the timer correctly.
• Check if the CD is correctly loaded in the slot.
• The CD is dirty.
• Set the clock.
The remote does not function.
• The CD is loaded with the label side facing left.
• There is moisture on the CD.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the
system.
Play does not start from the first track.
• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the
• The player is in Program or Shuffle Play mode.
Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “PGM” or
“SHUF” disappears.
system’s sensor.
• The batteries have run down. Replace the
batteries.
The sound skips.
• The CD is dirty.
• Replace the CD.
The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15
to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still
persists, place the speakers farther away from the
TV set.
• Try moving the system to a place without
vibration (e.g., on top of a stable stand).
• Try moving the speakers away from the system,
or placing them on separate stands.
• When you listen to a track with bass sounds at
high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the
sound to skip.
Speakers
Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced
left and right volume.
“OVER” is displayed.
• You have reached the end of the CD.
• Connect the speaker cords properly (see page 8).
• Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible.
• Connect only one of the supplied speakers to
each set of speaker terminals.
continued
• Connect the supplied speakers.
The sound comes from the center speaker only
(for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only).
• The source being played back is monaural. Press
PRO LOGIC to turn off the Dolby Pro Logic
mode.
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Troubleshooting (continued)
Tuner
There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or
“STEREO” flashes in the display).
• Adjust the antenna.
Tape Deck
The tape does not record.
• The signal strength is too weak. Connect the
• No tape in the cassette holder.
external antenna.
• The tab has been removed from the cassette. (see
• The supplied FM antenna receives signals along
“To save a tape permanently” on page 31).
its entire length, so make sure you extend it fully.
• The tape has reeled to the end.
• Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker
cords as possible.
The tape does not record nor play or there is a
decrease in sound level.
• Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied
AM antenna has come off the plastic stand.
• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tape
heads” on page 32).
• Try turning off surrounding electrical
equipments.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
A stereo FM program cannot be received in
stereo.
The tape does not erase completely.
• Press STEREO/MONO so that “STEREO”
appears.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sound
drops out.
If other troubles not described above
occur, reset the system as follows:
• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see
“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 32).
1 Unplug the power cord.
Noise increases or the high frequencies are
erased.
2 Plug the power cord back in.
3 Press ?/1 to turn on the system.
• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see
“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 32).
4 Press x, CLEAR, and DISPLAY at the
same time.
After pressing n N (or N on the remote) or
Z, there is a mechanical noise, “EJECT”
appears, and the system enters standby mode
automatically.
The system is reset to the factory settings. All
the settings you made are cleared. Be sure to
restore all necessary settings.
• The tape was not loaded correctly.
Messages
One of the following messages may appear or
flash in the display during operation.
NO DISC
• There is no CD in the disc slot.
OVER
• You have reached the end of the CD.
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MHC-MG310AV
Front speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
Specifications
75 + 75 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
Amplifier section
MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV/MG110
U.S.A. models:
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL
HARMONIC DISTORTION:
40 watts)
Center speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
25 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
with 8 ohm loads both channels driven, from
120 – 10,000 Hz; rated 75 watts per channel
minimum RMS power, with no more than 10%
total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to
rated output.
Rear speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
25 + 25 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
MHC-MG110
MHC-MG510AV
Front speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
75 + 75 watts
Continuous RMS power output
75 + 75 watts
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
Total harmonic distortion less than 0.09%
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
40 watts)
Center speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
45 watts
40 watts)
Inputs
VIDEO/MD IN (phono jacks):
voltage 250 mV/450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
5.1CH (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only):
FRONT (phono jacks):
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
voltage 450 mV,
Rear speaker:
Continuous RMS power output
45 + 45 watts
REAR (phono jacks):
impedance 47 kilohms
(8 ohms at 1 kHz,
10% THD)
CENTER (phono jack): voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
SUB WOOFER (phono jack):
voltage 450 mV,
impedance 47 kilohms
Sub woofer:
Continuous RMS power output
45 watts
(8 ohms at 100 Hz,
10% THD)
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Specifications (continued)
Tuner section
FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner
Outputs
PHONES (stereo phone jack):
FM tuner section
Tuning range
Antenna
Antenna terminals
North American model: 75 ohms unbalanced
87.5 – 108.0 MHz
FM lead antenna
accepts headphones of
8 ohms or more
accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms (except for the
North American model)
FRONT SPEAKER:
Australian model:
Intermediate frequency
75 ohms balanced
10.7 MHz
SURROUND SPEAKER REAR (MHC-MG510AV/
MG310AV only):
accepts impedance of 8 to
16 ohms (except for the
North American model)
AM tuner section
Tuning range
North American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
SURROUND SPEAKER CENTER
(MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV only):
10 kHz)
accepts impedance of
8 ohms (except for the
North American model)
531 – 1,710 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
531 – 1,602 kHz
(with the interval set at
9 kHz)
AM loop antenna
External antenna terminal
450 kHz
SURROUND SPEAKER SUB WOOFER
(MHC-MG510AV only): accepts impedance of
8 ohms (except for the
Australian model:
North American model)
Antenna
Antenna terminals
Intermediate frequency
SUB WOOFER (MHC-MG310AV only):
voltage 1 V,
impedance 1 kilohm
Speaker
Front speaker
SS-MG510AV for MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV:
Speaker system
CD player section
System
Compact disc and digital
audio system
Semiconductor laser
(λ = 780 nm)
Emission duration:
continuous
2 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
780 – 790 nm
More than 90 dB
More than 90 dB
3-way, bass-reflex type
magnetically shielded type
Laser
Speaker units
Woofer:
Tweeter:
Super Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
17 cm, cone type
5 cm, cone type
2 cm, dome type
8 ohms
Frequency response
Wavelength
Signal-to-noise ratio
Dynamic range
OPTICAL OUT (CD)
(Square optical connector jack, rear panel)
Approx. 215 × 383 × 258
mm
Mass
Approx. 4.1 kg net per
speaker
Wavelength
Output Level
660 nm
–18 dBm
SS-MG110 for MHC-MG110:
Speaker system
Speaker units
Woofer:
3-way, bass-reflex type
Tape player section
Recording system
Frequency response
4-track 2-channel stereo
17 cm, cone type
5 cm, cone type
2 cm, dome type
8 ohms
40 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB),
using Sony TYPE I
cassette
Tweeter:
Super Tweeter:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Wow and flutter
±0.15% W.Peak (IEC)
0.1% W.RMS (NAB)
±0.2% W.Peak (DIN)
Approx. 215 × 383 × 223
mm
Mass
Approx. 3.7 kg net per
speaker
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Rear speaker (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only)
Sub woofer (MHC-MG510AV only)
SS-WG60
SS-RS560 for MHC-MG510AV:
System
Speaker system
2-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex
type
Speaker system
Passive sub woofer,
Magnetically shielded
Woofer: 16 cm cone type
Advanced SAW type
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Speaker unit
Enclosure type
Reproduction frequency range
20 – 245 Hz
High frequency cut-off frequency
245 Hz
10 cm, cone type
8 ohms
Approx. 215 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass
Approx. 0.8 kg net per
speaker
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Approx. 205 × 383 × 312
mm, including front grille
Approx. 6.6 kg
SS-RS360 for MHC-MG310AV:
Mass
Speaker system
1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
type
General
Power requirements
North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz
Australian model:
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
8 cm, cone type
8 ohms
220 – 240 V AC,
50/60 Hz
Approx. 215 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass
Approx. 0.8 kg net per
speaker
Power consumption
North American model
MHC-MG510AV:
MHC-MG310AV:
MHC-MG110:
Australian model
MHC-MG310AV:
220 watts
200 watts
150 watts
Center speaker (MHC-MG510AV/MG310AV
only)
SS-CT560 for MHC-MG510AV:
Speaker system
1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
type magnetically shielded
200 watts
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
Dimensions (w/h/d) incl. projecting parts and controls
10 cm, cone type
8 ohms
Approx. 280 × 383 × 480
mm
Approx. 280 × 120 × 127
Mass
mm
MHC-MG510AV:
MHC-MG310AV:
MHC-MG110:
Approx. 11.5 kg
Approx. 11.3 kg
Approx. 10.9 kg
Mass
Approx. 1.0 kg net per
speaker
SS-CT360 for MHC-MG310AV:
Supplied accessories:
Remote commander (1)
Batteries (2)
Speaker system
1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex
type magnetically shielded
AM loop antenna (1)
FM lead antenna (1)
Rear speaker cords
(MHC-MG510AV/
MG310AV only) (2)
Center speaker pads
(attached to the backside
of the center speaker)
(MHC-MG510AV/
MG310AV only) (2)
Video cable (Australian
model only) (1)
Speaker units
Full-range:
Nominal impedance
Dimensions (w/h/d)
8 cm, cone type
8 ohms
Approx. 280 × 120 × 127
mm
Mass
Approx. 1.0 kg net per
speaker
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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Sony Corporation
Printed in China
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