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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) For the customers in the USA CAUTION The use of optical instruments with Owner’s Record this product will increase eye hazard. The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product under IEC 60825- Serial No. 1:2007. This marking is located on the rear exterior. WARNING FOR UNITED STATES To reduce the risk of fire or CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE electric shock, do not expose this IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE apparatus to rain or moisture. PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS the appliance with newspapers, AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y flame sources (for example, lighted COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE candles). QUÉBEC. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance For the customers in the USA to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as This symbol is intended to vases, on the appliance. alert the user to the presence of uninsulated As the main plug is used to disconnect “dangerous voltage” within the unit from the mains, connect the the product’s enclosure unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. that may be of sufficient Should you notice an abnormality in magnitude to constitute a the unit, disconnect the main plug risk of electric shock to from the AC outlet immediately. persons. Do not install the appliance in a This symbol is intended to confined space, such as a bookcase or alert the user to the built-in cabinet. presence of important Do not expose batteries or appliances operating and maintenance with battery-installed to excessive (servicing) instructions in heat, such as sunshine and fire. the literature The unit is not disconnected from the accompanying the mains as long as it is connected to the appliance. AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. Indoor use only. 2US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Important Safety Instructions 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused 1) Read these instructions. for long periods of time. 2) Keep these instructions. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified 3) Heed all warnings. service personnel. Servicing is 4) Follow all instructions. required when the apparatus has 5) Do not use this apparatus near been damaged in any way, such water. as power-supply cord or plug is 6) Clean only with dry cloth. damaged, liquid has been spilled 7) Do not block any ventilation or objects have fallen into the openings. Install in accordance apparatus, the apparatus has been with the manufacturer’s exposed to rain or moisture, does instructions. not operate normally, or has been 8) Do not install near any heat dropped. sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other NOTE: apparatus (including amplifiers) This equipment has been tested that produce heat. and found to comply with the limits 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose for a Class B digital device, pursuant of the polarized or grounding-type to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These plug. A polarized plug has two limits are designed to provide blades with one wider than the reasonable protection against other. A grounding type plug has harmful interference in a residential two blades and a third grounding installation. This equipment generates, prong. The wide blade or the uses and can radiate radio frequency third prong are provided for your energy and, if not installed and used safety. If the provided plug does in accordance with the instructions, not fit into your outlet, consult an may cause harmful interference to electrician for replacement of the radio communications. However, there obsolete outlet. is no guarantee that interference will 10) Protect the power cord from being not occur in a particular installation. walked on or pinched particularly If this equipment does cause harmful at plugs, convenience receptacles, interference to radio or television and the point where they exit from reception, which can be determined the apparatus. by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct 11) Only use attachments/accessories the interference by one or more of the specified by the manufacturer. following measures: 12) Use only with the cart, stand, —— Reorient or relocate the receiving tripod, bracket, or table specified antenna. by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, —— Increase the separation between use caution when moving the cart/ the equipment and receiver. apparatus combination to avoid —— Connect the equipment into an injury from tip-over. outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. —— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 3US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) CAUTION For the customers in Canada You are cautioned that any changes or Properly shielded and grounded modifications not expressly approved cables and connectors must be used in this manual could void your for connection to host computers authority to operate this equipment. and/or peripherals. Properly shielded and grounded This device complies with Industry cables and connectors must be used Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. for connection to host computers Operation is subject to the following and/or peripherals in order to meet two conditions: FCC emission limits. (1) This device may not cause interference; and This equipment must not be (2) This device must accept any co-located or operated in conjunction interference, including interference with any other antenna or transmitter. that may cause undesired operation of This equipment complies with FCC the device. radiation exposure limits set forth This equipment complies with IC for an uncontrolled environment and radiation exposure limits set forth meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) for an uncontrolled environment Exposure Guidelines. This equipment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio should be installed and operated frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or equipment should be installed and more away from person’s body. operated keeping the radiator at least Compliance with FCC requirement 20 cm or more away from person’s 15.407(c) body. Data transmission is always initiated 5.15 GHz – 5.35 GHz band is restricted by software, which is the passed down to indoor operations only. through the MAC, through the digital and analog baseband, and finally to High-power radars are allocated as the RF chip. Several special packets primary users (i.e. priority users) of are initiated by the MAC. These are the the bands 5,250 MHz – 5,350 MHz and only ways the digital baseband portion 5,650MHz – 5,850 MHz and that these will turn on the RF transmitter, which it radars could cause interference and/or then turns off at the end of the packet. damage to LE-LAN devices. Therefore, the transmitter will be on only while one of the aforementioned License and Trademark Notice packets is being transmitted. In other •• “CD” logo is trademark. words, this device automatically discontinue transmission in case •• WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo of either absence of information to are registered trademarks of Sony transmit or operational failure. Corporation. •• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding Frequency Tolerance: ±20 ppm technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. •• Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 4US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) •• This product is protected by •• DLNA™, the DLNA Logo and DLNA certain intellectual property rights CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service of Microsoft Corporation. Use or marks, or certification marks of the distribution of such technology Digital Living Network Alliance. outside of this product is prohibited •• AOSS is a trademark of BUFFALO without a license from Microsoft or INC. an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. •• Spotify and Spotify logos are •• LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of the Spotify Group. trademarks of Sony Corporation. The Spotify Software is subject to •• The BLUETOOTH® word mark and third party licenses found here: logos are registered trademarks https://www.spotify.com/connect/ owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and third-party-licenses any use of such marks by Sony •• ClearAudio+ and are Corporation is under license. Other trademarks of Sony Corporation. trademarks and trade names are •• “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” those of their respective owners. are trademarks of Sony Mobile •• The N-Mark is a trademark or Communications AB. registered trademark of NFC Forum, •• All other trademarks are trademarks Inc. in the United States and in other of their respective owners. countries. •• In this manual, ™ and ® marks are •• Android, Google Play and not specified. Chromecast are trademarks of Google Inc. •• Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. •• “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone” mean that 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 Protected Access® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. •• Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™, WPA™, WPA2™ and Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ are trademarks of Wi-Fi Alliance®. 5US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-12(1) 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 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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Table of Contents
About this manual...... 6 USB Transfer Unpacking...... 9 Before using the USB Playable discs or files on device...... 28 discs/USB device...... 9 Transferring music...... 28 Websites for compatible devices...... 11 Tuner Guide to parts and Listening to the radio...... 31 controls...... 12 BLUETOOTH Getting Started About the BLUETOOTH Assembling the unit...... 18 wireless technology...... 32 Hooking up the system Pairing this system with a securely...... 19 BLUETOOTH device...... 33 Deactivating the Listening to music on a demonstration...... 21 BLUETOOTH device...... 34 Inserting batteries...... 21 One Touch BLUETOOTH Listening to TV sound via Connection by NFC...... 34 the system...... 22 Setting the BLUETOOTH Attaching the unit to a audio codecs...... 35 wall...... 23 Carrying the unit...... 24 Network Changing the display Selecting the method of mode...... 25 network connection...... 36 Listening to the same Disc/USB Playback music from the multiple Before using the USB speakers...... 37 device...... 26 Listening to an Internet Basic playback...... 26 music service (Chromecast built-in)...... 38 Using play mode...... 27 Spotify Connect...... 39 Viewing information on the display...... 28
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-12(1) Gesture Control Deactivating the touch panel on the unit Enjoying the Gesture (Child Lock)...... 52 Control...... 40 Setting the automatic Using the Gesture Control standby function...... 52 during playback...... 40 Setting the BLUETOOTH/ Creating a party Network standby mode...... 53 atmosphere (DJ Effect)...... 41 Turning on or off the Using the Gesture Control BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal...... 53 during Karaoke function...... 42 Updating the software...... 54 Sound Adjustment Additional Information Adjusting the sound...... 42 Troubleshooting...... 55 Selecting the Virtual Football mode...... 43 Precautions...... 63 Adjusting the subwoofer Specifications...... 66 level...... 43 Creating your own sound effect...... 43
Other Operations Controlling the system using a smartphone or 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 8US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Unpacking Playable discs or files
•• This unit (MHC-V90W) (1) on discs/USB device (composed of the satellite unit and the subwoofer unit) Playable discs •• Mounting screws (M5 × 30) (4) •• AUDIO CD •• Remote control (1) •• CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format •• R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) •• FM lead antenna (1) Playable files on discs •• AC power cord (mains lead) (1) •• MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2 Note When unpacking the carton, be sure that Playable files on USB device two people handle the unit. Dropping the •• MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2, WMA files unit may cause personal injury and/or (.wma)*2, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/ property damage. .3gp)*2, WAV files (.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 damage your speaker system. *1 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/ MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. *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).
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Discs/files that cannot be played Note on CD-R/-RW back •• In some cases, a CD-R/-RW cannot •• You cannot play back the be played back on this system following discs due to the recording quality or ——CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD physical condition of the disc, or format the characteristics of the recording ——Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed device and authoring software. Mode CDs* For more information, refer to ——CD Graphics disc the operating instructions of the ——Super Audio CDs recording device. ——DATA CD that is created in Packet Write format Notes on discs ——DATA CD which has not been •• This product is designed to play correctly finalized back discs that conform to the ——A disc that has a non-standard Compact Disc (CD) standard. shape (e.g., heart, square, star) •• DualDisc and some music discs ——A disc that has adhesive tape, encoded with copyright protection paper, or a sticker attached to it technologies do not conform to •• You cannot play back the the CD standard. Therefore, these following files discs may not be compatible with ——A WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA this product. Lossless, or WMA PRO format. ——An AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC Notes on multisession disc Lossless format. •• This system can play back ——The AAC files which is encoded multisession discs when an at 96 kHz. MP3 file is contained in the first ——Files that are encrypted or session. Any subsequent MP3 files protected by passwords. recorded in later sessions can also ——Files with DRM (Digital Rights be played back (If later sessions Management) copyright contain AUDIO CD format, the protection. system cannot play back this •• The MP3 PRO audio file can be multisession discs). played back as MP3 file. •• If the first session is recorded in * Mixed Mode CD: This format records AUDIO CD format, only the first data on the first track and audio (AUDIO session will be played back. CD data) on the second and subsequent tracks of a session. Notes on playable files •• Playback may take a longer time to start when: ——a DATA CD/USB device is recorded with a complicated tree structure. ——the audio files in another folder have just been played back.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) •• The system can play back a DATA •• Do not connect the system and CD in the following conditions: the USB device through a USB hub. ——up to a depth of 8 folders •• With some connected USB ——up to 300 folders devices, there may be a delay ——up to 999 files in a disc before an operation is performed ——up to 650 files in a folder by this system. The system can play back audio •• The playback order for the system files on a USB device in the may differ from the playback order following conditions: of the connected USB device. ——up to a depth of 8 folders •• Before using a USB device, make ——up to 998 files and sub-folders sure that no virus-ridden files are in a folder on the USB device. These numbers may vary depending on the file or folder configuration. Websites for •• Folders that have no audio files are skipped. compatible devices •• Files transferred by a device such as a computer may not be played Check the websites below for the back in the order in which they latest information about compatible were transferred. USB and BLUETOOTH devices. •• The playback order may not be For customers in the United States: applicable depending on the
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Guide to parts and controls Unit (Front): Unit (Rear):
Midrange speaker × 4 Subwoofer unit (Speaker light function equipped*) Spread sound generator Spreads sound around the rear Tweeter × 4 of the unit.
Touch panel (page 13) Connector panel (page 19)
Disc tray and its surroundings Party lights (left/right)* (page 13) (page 51)
Subwoofer × 2 Handles for holding or (Speaker light function carrying the unit equipped*) * Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Light and Party Satellite unit Light are turned on. 12US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Touch panel:
You can lock the keys except (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page 52).
Disc tray area:
(USB) (REC/PLAY) port BLUETOOTH indicator Use to connect a USB device. (page 32) This port can be used for both playback and music transfer. BLUETOOTH key Touch to select the BLUETOOTH LIGHT MODE key (page 51) function. PAIRING key PARTY LIGHT key (page 51) Touch and hold to activate PARTY CHAIN key BLUETOOTH pairing during the (page 48) BLUETOOTH function.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Display Direct function key (CD, USB, FM, AUDIO IN, MUSIC GESTURE CONTROL sensor SERVICE) (page 40, 41) To use this key, touch PLAYBACK (), then the function key you GUITAR indicator want. Lights up when guitar mode is VOCAL FADER key turned on. (page 49) GUITAR key (page 50) SCORE key (page 50)
MIC/GUITAR LEVEL +/– key VOICE CHANGER +/– key (page 49, 50) (page 50)
FIESTA key (page 42) MIC ECHO key (page 49)
SOUND FIELD key (page 42) PLAYBACK key (page 40)
MEGA BASS indicator DJ key (page 41) Lights up when MEGA BASS SAMPLER key (page 41) sound effect is selected. MEGA BASS key (page 42) KARAOKE key (page 42)
(folder) +/– key Power indicator Touch to select a folder on a Indicates the current status of data disc or a USB device. the system: Lights off: The system is in VOLUME +/– key standby mode and BLUETOOTH/ Network standby mode is set Touch to adjust the volume. to off. Lights up: / (go backward/go ——Orange: The system is forward) key in standby mode and Touch to select a track or file. BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is set to on. TUNING +/– key (page 31) ——Green: The system is turned on. (open/close) key Flashes: Touch to open or close the disc ——Green: The system is in tray. the midst of turning on or entering standby mode. ——Red: The system detects an abnormality that cannot be displayed with an error message. 14US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) (power) button NETWORK key Press to turn on the system, or Touch to select NETWORK set it to standby mode. function. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected (stop) key Setup™) key (page 37) Touch to stop playback. When touched twice, resume playback Touch and hold to set up a Wi-Fi can be canceled. network. Touch to stop transfer during music transfer. (N-Mark) (page 35) Touch to stop the built-in sound demonstration. Remote control sensor ( ) (page 21) (play) key Touch to start playback. Disc tray Touch and hold for more than 2 seconds, the built-in MIC1 jack sound demonstration will be Use to connect the microphone. played back. Touch to stop the MIC2/GUITAR jack demonstration. Use to connect the microphone or guitar. FUNCTION key Touch to select 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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-12(1) Remote control BACK button
OPTIONS button 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) (power) button Press to turn on the system, or / (fast reverse/fast sets it to standby mode. forward) button (page 27) PLAY MODE button (page TUNING+/– button 27, 29) (page 31) REPEAT/FM MODE button (play)* button (page 28, 31) Press to start playback. PARTY LIGHT button (page / (go backward/go 25, 51) forward) button (page 27)
LIGHT MODE button PRESET+/– button (page 51) (page 32)
REC TO USB button (pause) button Press to transfer music to the Press to pause playback. To USB device connected to the resume playback, press . (USB) port. (stop) button TUNER MENU button ——Press to stop playback. (page 32) 16US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Getting Started Assembling the unit
Make sure that two people handle the unit when mounting it. Dropping the unit may cause personal injury and/or property damage.
Mount the satellite unit on the subwoofer unit, then secure firmly by tightening the supplied screws (M5 × 30).
Hand placement
Supplied screws (M5 × 30)
Note ••Be sure to use the 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 on unstable surfaces. Be sure to place the unit on flat surfaces. ••Be sure to retighten the screws when they become loose by using this unit. 18US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Hooking up the system securely
Unit (Rear): Getting Started
White
Red
To store the speaker cords tidily Route the cords through the cord stopper.
Connector panel:
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Audio input and output jacks LED SPEAKER terminal Use an audio cable (not supplied) Connect the LED speaker to make either connection as connector of the speakers to follows: this terminal. The lighting on the •• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT speakers will react according to L/R jacks the music source (page 51). ——Connect to the audio To disconnect the speaker input jacks of an optional cord equipment. Pull out the connector from the ——Connect to another audio terminal. system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page 46). •• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R jacks ——Connect to the audio output jacks of a TV or an audio/ video equipment. The SPEAKERS L/R terminals sound is output through this Connect the speaker connector system. of the speaker unit to this ——Connect to another audio terminal. system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page 46). Note ••Be sure to use only the supplied LAN (100) port speaker. ••When connecting speaker cord, Use a LAN cable (not supplied) to insert the connector straight into connect to a network equipment. the terminal. ••Make sure that the connector of the FM ANTENNA terminal right speaker is properly connected Find a location and an to the SPEAKERS R terminal, and orientation that provide good the connector of the left speaker is properly connected to the reception when you set up the SPEAKERS L terminal. antennas. To disconnect the speaker Keep the antenna away from the cord AC power cord (mains lead) and the USB cable to avoid picking While pushing down the lock up noise. lever, pull out the connector from the terminal. Do not pull the wire Extend the FM lead without pushing down the lock antenna horizontally lever. Doing so may cause the wire to break.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) AC power cord (mains lead) To operate the unit using the Connect the AC power cord remote control (mains lead) (supplied) to the Point the remote control at the unit’s unit, then to the wall outlet. remote control sensor. When the AC power cord (mains lead) is connected, the system is performing initialization. During system initialization, “WELCOME” appears on the display. While
the initializing is in progress, you Getting Started cannot turn on the system. After initialization completes, demonstration (page 25) starts automatically. If you press 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 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 you do not use the remote control for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion. 21US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Listening to TV sound via the system
Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Audio cable (not supplied)
To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN”.
Hint ••You can also enjoy 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 operating instructions of your equipment.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 3 Attach the wall anchor to a wall. Attaching the unit to a Attach the wall anchor securely to a wall beam or reinforced wall. wall Attach the wall anchor to the position that is horizontal or slightly To prevent the unit from falling higher than the position of the rope down, attach the unit to a wall by tied to the unit. using a wall anchor and rope. Note 1 Prepare the hardware listed as When attaching the wall anchor to follows (not supplied). a wall, the wall may be damaged Getting Started •• Wall anchor depending on the material. Use one that is suitable for the wall material and weight when 4 Attach the unit to the wall. you attach the unit on the wall. Make sure that there is no excess •• Rope slack in the rope. Use one that can pass through the holes of the unit and is strong enough to support the weight of the unit. Wall-anchor 2 Attach the rope to the unit. (not supplied)
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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) ——on uneven surfaces: Carrying the unit
The unit has caster wheels so that you can roll it easily. Before carrying the unit, disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).
Carrying the unit by this method is recommended: ——on flat surfaces: When carrying alone
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. When carrying with two people
••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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) For children •• Do not allow children to climb on the unit. •• Warning: Keep small accessories out of the reach of children, so that they are not mistakenly swallowed (e.g., batteries, screws, etc.). Getting Started 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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Touch on the unit again to close Disc/USB Playback the disc tray. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to Before using the USB close it as this may cause a malfunction. device For USB function: For compatible USB devices, see Connect a USB device to the (USB) “Websites for compatible devices” port. (page 11).
Basic playback
1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “CD” or “USB”. Alternatively, touch PLAYBACK, then touch CD or USB on the unit. 2 Prepare the playback source. Note For CD function: You can use a USB adaptor (not Touch on the unit to open the supplied) to connect the USB device disc tray and load a disc with the to the unit if the USB device cannot be label facing up on the disc tray. plugged into the (USB) port.
3 Press to start playback.
When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD single, place it on the inner circle of the tray.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Other operations Using play mode To Do this Stop playback Press . Pause Press . playback Resume Press . Playing in sequential order playback or (Normal Play) return to normal When playback is stopped, press playback PLAY MODE repeatedly. Cancel the Press twice. The following indicator lights up on Disc/USB Playback resume point the display. Select a track Press or •• (None): plays the disc or USB or file during playback. device. (Operation might be •• “FLDR”*: plays all playable files in prohibited by disc or the specified folder on the disc or USB device.) USB device. Find a point in Hold down or * Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD. an audio file of during playback and USB device release at the point you want to start Playing in random order playback. (Shuffle Play) Find a point in Press or an audio file of during playback. When playback is stopped, press DATA CD or Press at the point PLAY MODE repeatedly. AUDIO CD you want to start The following indicators light up on playback. the display. •• “SHUF”: shuffles all playable files To use the Gesture Control on the disc or USB device. during playback •• “FLDR SHUF”*: shuffles all playable See page 40. files in the specified folder on the disc or USB device. * Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD.
Note ••Shuffle Play is canceled when you: —— open the disc tray. —— perform Synchronized Transfer. ••Shuffle Play may be canceled when you select a folder or a track to play back.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Playing repeatedly (Repeat USB Transfer Play) Before using the USB Press REPEAT repeatedly. The following indicators light up on device the display. •• “ ”: repeats all tracks or audio For compatible USB devices, see files on a folder/disc/USB device. “Websites for compatible devices” •• “ ”: repeats a track or audio file. (page 11). (You can use your Apple devices Note with this system via BLUETOOTH ••Repeat Play is canceled when you connection only.) —— open the disc tray. —— perform Synchronized Transfer. Transferring music
Viewing information on You can transfer music from a disc the display (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB device connected to the (USB) port. The audio format of files transferred Press DISPLAY repeatedly when by this system is MP3. the system is on. You can view the information as Note follows: ••Do not remove the USB device during ——playing time/remaining time of transfer or erase operations. Doing so track, file, disc may corrupt the data on the USB device ——file name, folder name or damage the USB device itself. ——title, artist and album information ••MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original files. Note ••When transferring from AUDIO CD, you may select the bit rate before ••The disc name or track name may transferring. not be displayed depending on the ••USB transfer and erase operations are characters. prohibited when the disc tray is opened. ••Playing time of audio files may not be displayed correctly. Note on copyright-protected content ••The elapsed playing time for an audio The transferred music is limited to private file encoded using a VBR (variable bit use only. Use of the music beyond this rate) is not displayed correctly. limit requires permission of the copyright holders.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 2 Press / repeatedly to select 2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to “BIT RATE”, then press . select “CD”, then load a disc. 3 Press / repeatedly to select 3 Prepare the sound source. the bit rate you want, then press . Synchronized Transfer: •• “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files If the system starts playback have smaller file size and lower automatically, press twice to stop audio quality. the playback fully. When playback is stopped, press •• “256 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files PLAY MODE repeatedly to select the have bigger file size but higher play mode you want. audio quality. To exit the options menu, press Note OPTIONS. If you start transferring in Shuffle Play or Repeat Play, the selected play mode USB Transfer Transferring music from a disc changes to Normal Play automatically. REC1 Transfer: You can transfer music to a USB Select the track or MP3 file you want device connected to (USB) port as to transfer, then start playback. follows: •• Synchronized Transfer: Transfer all 4 Press REC TO USB. MP3 files from a disc to USB. “PUSH ENTER” appears on the •• REC1 Transfer: Transfer a single display. track or MP3 file during playback. 5 Press . 1 Connect a transferable USB The transfer starts, then “DO NOT device to the (USB) port. REMOVE” appears on the display. Do not remove the USB device until the transfer is complete. When the transfer is complete, the system performs as follows: Synchronized Transfer: When the transfer is complete, the disc stops automatically. REC1 Transfer: The transfer is completed automatically, but the disc continues to play the next track or file.
Note To stop transfer You can use a USB adaptor (not Press . supplied) to connect the USB device to the unit if the USB device cannot be plugged into the (USB) port.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Notes on transfer When transferring to a USB device, ••While transferring, no sound is output. a “MUSIC” folder is created directly ••CD-TEXT information is not transferred below “ROOT”. Folders and files are to the created MP3 files. generated within this “MUSIC” folder ••The transfer stops automatically if: according to the transfer method —— the USB device runs out of space and source as follows: during transfer. —— the number of audio files or folders Synchronized Transfer on the USB device reaches the limit that the system can recognize. When transferring CD-DA tracks ••If a folder or file that you are trying from an AUDIO CD to transfer already exists on the USB device with the same name, a Folder name: “CDDA0001”* sequential number is added after the File name: “TRACK001”* name without overwriting the original folder or file. When transferring MP3 files ••You cannot perform the following from a disc operations during transfer: Folder name: Same as the source —— Eject the disc. File name: Same as the source —— Select another track or file. —— Pause playback or find a point in the REC1 Transfer track or file. —— Change the function. When transferring a CD-DA track ••When transferring music to a from an AUDIO CD WALKMAN® using “Media Manager for Folder name: “REC1-CD” WALKMAN”, be sure to transfer in MP3 File name: “TRACK001”* format. ••When connecting a WALKMAN® to When transferring an MP3 file the system, be sure to connect after from a disc the display “Creating Library” or “Creating Database” on the WALKMAN® Folder name: “REC1-MP3” has disappeared. File name: Same as the source
* Folder and file numbers are assigned Folder and file generation serially thereafter. rules Erasing audio files or folders Maximum number of MP3 files on the USB device that can be generated •• 298 folders Press FUNCTION repeatedly to •• 650 files in a folder 1 •• 650 files in REC1-CD or REC1-MP3 select “USB”. folder. Alternatively, touch PLAYBACK, then These numbers may vary depending touch USB on the unit. on the file or folder configuration. 2 When playback is stopped, press OPTIONS.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 3 Press / repeatedly to select “ERASE”, then press . Tuner 4 Press / repeatedly to select a Listening to the radio folder, then press . 5 Press / repeatedly to select 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to an audio file you want to erase, select “TUNER FM”. then press . Alternatively, touch PLAYBACK, then If you want to delete all the audio touch FM on the unit. files in the folder, select “ALL TRACKS”. 2 Tune to a station. “FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK ERASE” For automatic scanning: and “PUSH ENTER” appear on the Hold down TUNING+/– until the display. frequency begins to change on the To cancel erase operations, press . display. Scanning stops automatically when Press . Tuner 6 a station is tuned in. “ST” (for FM “COMPLETE” appears on the display. stereo programs only) lights up on To exit the options menu, press . the display. If scanning does not stop, press Note to stop scanning. Then, perform ••You can erase MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV/ manual tuning (below). 3GP/MP4 format file only. ••A folder that contains non-MP3/WMA/ For manual tuning: AAC/WAV/3GP/MP4 format audio files Press TUNING+/– repeatedly to tune or sub folders cannot be erased. to the station you want. ••Erase operation is prohibited when the disc tray is opened. Hint To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station, press FM MODE repeatedly until “ST” disappears from the display. You will lose the stereo effect, but reception will improve.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Presetting radio stations BLUETOOTH
You can store up to 20 FM stations as your favorite stations. About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology 1 Tune to the station you want. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is Press TUNER MENU. 2 a short-range wireless technology 3 Press / repeatedly to select that enables wireless data communication between digital the preset number you want, devices. then press . “COMPLETE” appears on the display Supported BLUETOOTH version, and the station is stored. profiles and codecs If another station is already assigned to the selected preset For details, see “BLUETOOTH number, that station is replaced by section” (page 67). the new one. Compatible BLUETOOTH devices To listen to the preset station For details, see “Websites for Press PRESET+/– repeatedly to compatible devices” (page 11). select the preset number you want. About the BLUETOOTH indicator
The BLUETOOTH indicator on the unit lights up or flashes in blue to show the BLUETOOTH status.
System status Indicator status BLUETOOTH Flashes slowly standby BLUETOOTH Flashes quickly pairing BLUETOOTH Lights up connection is established
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 5 Select “MHC-V90W” on the Pairing this system display of the BLUETOOTH device. with a BLUETOOTH Perform this step within 5 minutes, device otherwise pairing will be canceled. In this case, repeat from step 3. Pairing is an operation where Note BLUETOOTH devices register with If passkey is required on the each other beforehand. Once a BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000”. pairing operation is performed, it “Passkey” may be called “Passcode”, does not need to be performed “PIN code”, “PIN number”, or again. “Password”. If your device is an NFC-compatible smartphone, the manual pairing 6 Establish connection with the procedure is not necessary. (See BLUETOOTH device. “One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection When pairing is completed and the by NFC” (page 34).) BLUETOOTH connection is established, BLUETOOTH device 1 Place the BLUETOOTH device name appears on the display. within 1 meter (3.3 feet) from Depending on the BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH the unit. device, connection may start automatically after pairing is 2 Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to completed. select the BLUETOOTH function. You can check the BLUETOOTH “BT AUDIO” appears on the display. device address by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly. Hint ••When there is no pairing information Note on the system (for example, when ••You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH you use the BLUETOOTH function devices. If the 10th BLUETOOTH device for the first time after purchase), is paired, the oldest paired device will “PAIRING” flashes on the display and be deleted. the system enters the pairing mode. ••If you want to pair with another Proceed to step 4. BLUETOOTH device, repeat steps 1 to 6. ••If the system is connected to a BLUETOOTH device, touch To cancel the pairing operation BLUETOOTH on the unit to Touch and hold PAIRING on the disconnect the BLUETOOTH device. unit for 2 seconds or more until “BT 3 Touch and hold PAIRING on AUDIO” appears on the display. the unit for 2 seconds 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. 33US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 4 Adjust the volume. Listening to music on a Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the BLUETOOTH device volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the system. You can operate a BLUETOOTH Note device by connecting the system and the BLUETOOTH device using ••When the system is not connected to any BLUETOOTH device, the system AVRCP. will connect to the last connected Check the following before playing BLUETOOTH device automatically when music: you touch BLUETOOTH on the unit or ——The BLUETOOTH function of the . BLUETOOTH device is turned on. ••If you try to connect another ——Pairing has been completed BLUETOOTH device to the system, the current connected BLUETOOTH device (page 33). will be disconnected. Once the system and the BLUETOOTH device are connected, To use the Gesture Control you can control playback by during playback pressing , , , / and /. See page 40.
1 Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to To terminate the BLUETOOTH select the BLUETOOTH function. connection “BT AUDIO” appears on the display. Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit. “BT AUDIO” appears on the display. 2 Perform a BLUETOOTH Depending on the BLUETOOTH connection with the BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH connection device. may be terminated automatically Touch BLUETOOTH on the unit to when you stop playback. connect to the last connected BLUETOOTH device. Perform the BLUETOOTH connection One Touch BLUETOOTH from the BLUETOOTH device if the device is not connected. Connection by NFC Once the connection is established, the BLUETOOTH device name NFC (Near Field Communication) appears on the display. is a technology enabling short- range wireless communication 3 Touch to start playback. between various devices, such as Depending on the BLUETOOTH smartphones and IC tags. device, When you touch the system with an ——you may need to touch twice. NFC-compatible smartphone, the ——you may need to start playing an system automatically: audio source on the BLUETOOTH ——turns on in the BLUETOOTH device. function. ——completes the pairing and BLUETOOTH connection. 34US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Start playback of an audio Compatible smartphones 2 source on the smartphone. Smartphones with a built-in NFC function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH later, excluding Android 3.x) device.
Note Hint ••The system can only recognizes and If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection connects to one NFC-compatible fail, do the following. smartphone at a time. If you try to —— Remove the case from the smartphone connect another NFC-compatible if using a commercially available smartphone to the system, the currently smartphone case. connected NFC-compatible smartphone —— Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark will be disconnected. on the unit again. ••Depending on your NFC-compatible —— Relaunch the “NFC Easy Connect” smartphone, you may need to perform application. the following steps on your NFC- compatible smartphone in advance. To terminate the BLUETOOTH —— Turn on the NFC function. For details, connection refer to the operating instructions of the NFC-compatible smartphone. Touch the smartphone to the —— If your NFC-compatible smartphone N-Mark on the unit again. BLUETOOTH has an OS version that is older than Android 4.1.x, download and start the “NFC Easy Connect” application. “NFC Easy Connect” is a free Setting the BLUETOOTH application for Android smartphones that can be obtained from Google audio codecs Play. (The application may not be available in some countries/regions.) You can enable AAC, LDAC or SBC codec from BLUETOOTH device. 1 Touch the smartphone to the AAC/LDAC can be selected only N-Mark on the unit until the when the BLUETOOTH device smartphone vibrates. supports AAC/LDAC. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press / repeatedly to select “BT CODEC”, then press . 3 Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press . •• “AUTO”: Enables reception in AAC Complete the connection by or LDAC codec format depending following the instructions displayed on the BLUETOOTH device’s on the smartphone. capabilities. When the BLUETOOTH connection is •• “SBC”: Receives in SBC codec established, the BLUETOOTH device format. name appears on the display. To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS. 35US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Note Network ••You can enjoy high quality sound if AAC or LDAC is selected. If you cannot listen to AAC or LDAC sound from your device Selecting the method or the sound is interrupted, select “SBC”. ••If you change this setting while the of network connection system is connected to a BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH device will If you connect this system to a be disconnected. To connect to the network, you can enjoy this system BLUETOOTH device, perform the in various ways. Depending on your BLUETOOTH connection again. network environment, setting up Hint methods are different. Select the LDAC is an audio coding technology appropriate connecting method developed by Sony that enables the for your network environment from transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) below. Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH Note compatible coding technologies ••Connecting to a Wi-Fi network and a such as SBC, it operates without any wired network simultaneously is not down-conversion of the Hi-Res Audio possible. When you connect to a Wi-Fi content*1, and allows approximately network, be sure to disconnect the LAN three times more data*2 than those cable from the unit. other technologies to be transmitted ••Depending on the function, the system over a BLUETOOTH wireless network may need to be updated. with unprecedented sound quality, by means of efficient coding and optimized Method for using a smartphone/ packetization. iPhone *1 Excluding DSD format contents. 2 Installing the “Sony | Music Center” * In comparison with SBC (Subband application to your smartphone/ Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps (96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz) iPhone is required. is selected. Before making the connection, be sure to turn on the BLUETOOTH feature on your smartphone/ iPhone, then operate the “Sony | Music Center” application to connect your smartphone or iPhone to this system via BLUETOOTH. For details, refer to the Wi-Fi Startup Guide (separate document).
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Method for using a wireless 2 Connect the system and router with a WPS (AOSS) button smartphone/iPhone to your Touch and hold WPS on the unit, Wi-Fi network. then press the Wi-Fi Protected Connect the system and Setup™ (WPS) button of the wireless smartphone/iPhone to the same router. For details, refer to the Wi-Fi SSID (network) of your router. Startup Guide (separate document). 3 When connecting multiple Method for using wired network devices, connect the multi-room compatible devices to your Refer to Help Guide for details. http://rd1.sony.net/help/has/mhc- Wi-Fi network. v90w/h_zz/ Refer to Help Guide for detailed operation. http://rd1.sony.net/help/has/mhc- v90w/h_zz/
Listening to the same Network music from the multiple Enjoying the Wireless Party speakers Chain
If you connect the multi-room compatible speakers to your Wi-Fi network and set them in the same room, you can enjoy high pressure sound like the Party Chain function via Wi-Fi. (This feature is available when playing CDDA disc and audio files of a USB device.) You can enjoy your favorite music stored in your PCs or mobile phones, furthermore, music from streaming services with ultimate sound quality in any rooms via Wi-Fi.
1 Install the “Sony | Music Center” application on your smartphone/iPhone.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 4 Launch the Chromecast- Listening to an Internet enabled app, then tap the Cast button ( ) to select music service “MHC-V90W”. (Chromecast built-in)
Chromecast built-in allows you to select music content from the Chromecast-enabled app and play back on the system. Chromecast built-in requires the 5 Select music to listen to on your initial setup using “Sony | Music Chromecast-enabled app. Center”. The music is played on the system. 1 Install the “Sony | Music Center” Refer to Help Guide for detailed application on your operation. smartphone/iPhone. http://rd1.sony.net/help/has/mhc- v90w/h_zz/ 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 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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Spotify Connect
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect 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. Network
Hint When “Spotify Connect” is activated, the “Spotify Connect” icon ( ) lights up.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-12(1) Gesture Control To deactivate the Gesture Control Touch GESTURE ON/OFF. Enjoying the Gesture The GESTURE CONTROL lights off. Control
You can control the operations Using the Gesture for PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER and KARAOKE mode by swiping your Control during hand over the GESTURE CONTROL playback sensor on the unit. 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 perform this operation.
1 Touch GESTURE ON/OFF. Note The GESTURE CONTROL lights up. Do not touch or contact to the GESTURE CONTROL sensor when you perform the 2 Touch PLAYBACK. swiping motion. The PLAYBACK mode is activated. Swipe your hand over the GESTURE 3 Touch CD, USB, FM, AUDIO IN, or CONTROL sensor in 6 directions as MUSIC SERVICE to select the follows. function you want. Swiping motion Swipe in this direction 4 Swipe your hand over the Right to left GESTURE CONTROL sensor. Left to right Bottom to top To Swipe in this direction Top to bottom Go backward Clockwise Go forward Anticlockwise Play Stop To activate the Gesture Control Increase volume Touch GESTURE ON/OFF, then touch Reduce volume the mode you want (PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER, KARAOKE). The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) For SAMPLER mode: Creating a party To Swipe in this atmosphere (DJ Effect) direction Output “Come Use the keys and GESTURE On!” CONTROL sensor on the touch panel Output “Let’s Go!” of the unit to perform this operation. Output Reggae Horn sound effect 1 Touch GESTURE ON/OFF. Output Phaser The GESTURE CONTROL lights up. sound effect 2 Touch DJ or SAMPLER. Output Scratch The DJ or SAMPLER mode is sound effect activated. Output Audience sound effect 3 Swipe your hand over the GESTURE CONTROL sensor. To output the SAMPLER mode For DJ mode: sound effect To Swipe in this Touch SAMPLER, then touch one of direction the direct function key (CD, USB, FM, Select FLANGER*1 AUDIO IN, MUSIC SERVICE) to output Select ISOLATOR*2 the sound effect you want. 3
Select WAH* Gesture Control To turn off the DJ mode Select PAN*4 Swipe your hand over the GESTURE Increase the level CONTROL sensor in the same of the selected direction as in step 3 above. effect Reduce the level Note of the selected ••The DJ Effect is automatically turned off effect when you: —— turn off the system *1 Creates a deep flanging effect that —— change the function is similar to the roar of a jet plane. —— deactivate the Gesture Control *2 Isolates a specific frequency band —— change the mode to PLAYBACK/ by adjusting the other frequency SAMPLER/KARAOKE bands. For example, when you want ••If you activate the DJ Effect during to focus on vocals. transferring, the sound effect will not be *3 Create a special effect of “Wah- transferred onto the USB device. 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.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Using the Gesture Sound Adjustment Control during Karaoke Adjusting the sound function To Do this Use the keys and GESTURE Reinforce bass Press MEGA BASS CONTROL sensor on the touch panel sound and create repeatedly to select of the unit to perform this operation. more powerful “BASS ON”. The sound (MEGA MEGA BASS 1 Touch GESTURE ON/OFF. BASS) indicator lights up. The GESTURE CONTROL lights up. To cancel, press MEGA BASS 2 Touch KARAOKE. repeatedly to select The KARAOKE mode is activated. “BASS OFF”. Reproduce the Touch FIESTA on the 3 Swipe your hand over the sound effect of a unit. To cancel, GESTURE CONTROL sensor. party hall (Fiesta) touch FIESTA again. Reproduce the Press SOUND FIELD To Swipe in this direction sound effect of a repeatedly to select concert hall “MUSIC ARENA”. To Reduce the pitch (Digital Music cancel, press of music () Arena) SOUND FIELD Increase the repeatedly to select pitch of music () “FLAT”. Increase the Select a preset Press SOUND FIELD microphone sound effect repeatedly to select volume (Preset sound the sound effect Decrease the effect) you want. To cancel, microphone press SOUND FIELD volume repeatedly to select Output hand “FLAT”. clapping sound effect Output booing sound effect
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Selecting the Virtual Adjusting the Football mode subwoofer level
You can experience the feeling of 1 Press OPTIONS. being in the stadium when watching a football match broadcast. 2 Press / repeatedly to select Note that you can only select Virtual “S-WOOFER”, then press . Football mode during AUDIO IN function. 3 Press / repeatedly to select the subwoofer level, then press Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly . while watching a football match To exit the options menu, press broadcast. OPTIONS. •• ON NARRATION: You can enjoy an immersive feeling of being in a football stadium through enhanced stadium cheers. Creating your own •• OFF NARRATION: You can enjoy a sound effect more immersive feeling of being in a football stadium by minimizing the You can raise or lower the levels volume level of narration in addition of specific frequency bands, then to the enhancement of cheers. store the setting in the memory as “CUSTOM EQ”. To cancel the Virtual Football mode Press OPTIONS. 1 Sound Adjustment Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select “FLAT”. 2 Press / repeatedly to select “CUSTOM EQ”, then press . Note ••We recommend that you select the 3 Press / repeatedly to adjust Virtual Football mode when watching a the equalizer level, then press football match broadcast. . ••If you hear unnatural sounds in the content when “OFF NARRATION” 4 Repeat step 3 to adjust the level is selected, “ON NARRATION” is of other frequency bands and recommended. surround effect. ••This feature does not support monaural sound. To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS.
To select the custom equalizer setting Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly to select “CUSTOM EQ”.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 3 Connect the system and device Other Operations by BLUETOOTH connection (page 32) or network Controlling the system connection (page 36). using a smartphone or Hint If you connect the system and remote tablet (Sony | Music device by network connection, connect the device by Wi-Fi to the Center) same network as that of the system.
“Sony | Music Center” 4 Launch “Sony | Music Center” is a dedicated app for and follow the on-screen operating “Sony | Music instructions. Center”-compatible audio devices manufactured by Sony using a Note smartphone or tablet. Search for ••We recommend you to use the latest “Sony | Music Center” on Google “Sony | Music Center” version. Play or App Store and download it ••If the “Sony | Music Center” application using your smartphone or tablet. does not work properly, touch “Sony | Music Center” allows you to: BLUETOOTH on the unit to terminate the BLUETOOTH connection, then perform ——change the function of the system, the BLUETOOTH connection again control the playback of the disc/ so that the BLUETOOTH connection USB device and tune to an FM functions normally. station. ••Available operations via “Sony | Music ——browse the music content of disc/ Center” may differ depending on the USB device. audio devices. ——view the information of disc/USB ••For more details on “Sony | Music such as playing time and title. Center”, refer to the following URL. ——adjust the volume and change http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/ ••Specifications and display design of sound setting. “Sony | Music Center” are subject to change without notice. 1 Search for “Sony | Music Center” or scan the two-dimensional code below. Getting frenzied parties with the “Fiestable” app
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) “Fiestable” icon is not displayed on the remote device home screen. It is embedded in the “Sony | Music Center” 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.
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Before using “Fiestable”, turn on the Other Operations BLUETOOTH function of your smartphone or tablet.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Using the 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 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
Continue the connection until the last system
Second Last system system
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) •• 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 Party Chain function)” (page 48).
If one of the systems is not equipped with Party Chain function
Example: When connecting using this system as the first system First system
Continue the connection until the last system Other Operations
Second Last system* 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 system. •• You must select the first system as Party Host so that all systems are playing the same music when Party Chain function is activated.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) ••For detailed operation on other Enjoying the Party Chain systems, refer to the operating instructions of the systems. 1 Plug in the AC power cord To select a new Party Host (when (mains lead) and turn on all the systems. all the systems are equipped with Party Chain function) 2 Adjust the volume on each Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party system. Chain” on the system to be used as a new Party Host. The current 3 Activate the Party Chain Party Host becomes Party Guest function on the system to be automatically. All systems play the used as the Party Host. same music as that being played by Example: When using this system the new Party Host. as the Party Host Note Touch FUNCTION repeatedly on the ••You can select another system as the unit to select the function you want new Party Host only after the Party (except when the AUDIO IN function Chain function of all the systems in the is used in connection Chain has been activated. (page 46)). Start playing the ••If the selected system does not become music, then touch and hold PARTY a new Party Host after a few seconds, CHAIN on the unit. repeat step 3 under “Enjoying the Party “PARTY CHAIN” appears on the Chain”. display. The Party Host starts the Party Chain, and other systems To deactivate the Party Chain become Party Guests automatically. Touch and hold PARTY CHAIN on All systems play the same music as the Party Host. that being played by the Party Host. Note To enjoy the Wireless Party If the Party Chain function is not Chain deactivated after a few seconds, touch See page 37. and hold PARTY CHAIN on the Party Host again. Note ••Depending on the total unit of systems you have connected, Party Guests may Setting the Party Chain sound take some time to start playing the mode music. ••Changing the volume level and sound You can set the sound mode when effect on the Party Host will not affect the Party Chain function is activated. the output on the Party Guests. ••When you use the microphone or play the guitar on Party Host, the sound will 1 Press OPTIONS. not be output from Party Guests. ••When one of the systems in the chain 2 Press / repeatedly to select is performing USB transfer, wait for the “P CHAIN MODE”, then press . system to complete or stop the transfer before you activate the Party Chain function. 48US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 3 Press / repeatedly to select Note the mode you want, then press ••Touch MIC/GUITAR LEVEL +/– on . the unit repeatedly to adjust the •• “STEREO”: outputs the stereo microphone volume level. You cannot sound. adjust the microphone volume level using VOLUME +/– on the unit or VOL •• “RIGHT CH”: outputs the +/– on the remote control. monaural sound of the right ••If howling occurs: channel. —— move the microphone away from the •• “LEFT CH”: outputs the monaural system. sound of the left channel. —— change the direction of the To exit the options menu, press microphone. OPTIONS. —— touch MIC/GUITAR LEVEL – on the unit repeatedly. ••Microphone sound will not be transferred to the USB device during Singing along: Karaoke USB transfer.
Preparing for Karaoke Using Vocal Fader
You can reduce the sound of the 1 Touch MIC/GUITAR LEVEL – on vocal in stereo source. the unit repeatedly to reduce the microphone volume level. Touch KARAOKE, then touch VOCAL FADER on the unit Connect an optional 2 repeatedly to select “ON V FADER”. microphone to MIC1 or MIC2/ To cancel Vocal Fader effect, touch GUITAR jack on the unit. VOCAL FADER repeatedly to select Connect another optional “OFF”. microphone if you want to sing in Other Operations duet. If the GUITAR indicator is lit, touch Changing the key (Key Control) GUITAR on the unit repeatedly until the GUITAR indicator lights off. Press KEY CONTROL / to suit your vocal range. 3 Start playing the music and adjust the microphone volume. Press MIC ECHO repeatedly to Activating the Karaoke scoring adjust the echo effect. mode (Score Mode)
4 Start singing along with the You only can use scoring function music. when the microphone is connected. Your score is calculated from a scale To use the Gesture Control of 0 to 99 by comparing your voice during karaoke with the music source. See page 42.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) To use the score mode, be sure to connect a microphone at least to the Enjoying sound from a MIC1 jack, otherwise the score mode will not work. guitar For the MIC2/GUITAR jack, the score mode is available only while the You can listen to the sound from the guitar mode is turned off. guitar by connecting a guitar to the MIC2/GUITAR jack on the unit. You 1 Start playing the music. can also play the guitar and sing along by connecting a microphone 2 Press SCORE before singing a to the MIC1 jack on the unit. song. 1 Touch MIC/GUITAR LEVEL – on 3 After singing for more than a the unit repeatedly to reduce minute, press SCORE again to the guitar volume level. view your score. 2 Use an instrument cable (not supplied) to connect a guitar Using Voice Changer (not supplied) to MIC2/GUITAR jack on the unit. You can change your voice when you talk or sing into microphone. 3 Touch GUITAR on the unit There are 7 different patterns. repeatedly until GUITAR indicator lights up. Touch KARAOKE, then touch VOICE CHANGER +/– on the unit 4 Start playing the guitar and repeatedly to change your voice adjust the guitar volume. effect. The guitar sound is output from the system.
Note ••If the guitar sound is distorted, reduce the guitar volume level on your guitar until the distorted sound disappears. If the guitar volume level is too low, touch MIC/GUITAR LEVEL + on the unit repeatedly to adjust the guitar volume. ••While playing the guitar, you can adjust the echo effect by pressing MIC ECHO repeatedly.
To turn off the guitar mode Touch GUITAR on the unit repeatedly until GUITAR indicator lights off.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Enjoying music with the Using the Voice Party Light and Speaker Guidance Light You can hear English Voice Guidance on the following situations via the system. 1 Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly ——When entering BLUETOOTH to select “LED ON”. pairing. ——When a BLUETOOTH device is Press LIGHT MODE repeatedly to 2 connected. change the illumination mode. ——When a BLUETOOTH device is disconnected. To turn off Party Light and ——During Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ Speaker Light (WPS) operation Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly to ——When a Wi-Fi network connection select “LED OFF”. is established. Note 1 Press OPTIONS. ••Do not look directly at the light-emitting part when the Party Light is turned on. 2 Press / repeatedly to select ••If the illumination brightness is glaring, “VOICE GUIDANCE”, then press switch on the room lights or turn off the illumination. . ••You can turn on or off the Party Light and Speaker Light when demonstration 3 Press / to select “ON”, then is turned on. press . The Voice Guidance is activated. To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS.
Using the Sleep Timer Other Operations Note The system turns off automatically ••The Voice Guidance and the SAMPLER after the preset time. sound effect cannot be output at the same time. If you select SAMPLER Press SLEEP repeatedly to select sound effect while using the Voice the time you want. Guidance, the Voice Guidance will be To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP stopped automatically, and if you use repeatedly to select “OFF”. the Voice Guidance during SAMPLER sound effect output, the SAMPLER Hint sound effect will stop automatically. • To check the remaining time before the •The Voice Guidance volume level system turns off, press SLEEP. change according to the system’s volume level. However, in some cases, the Voice Guidance volume level may not change. ••In some cases, there may be a delay in Voice Guidance output.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) To turn off the Child Lock function, Using optional touch and hold on the unit for more than 5 seconds until “CHILD LOCK OFF” equipment appears on the display.
Note 1 Press VOL – repeatedly until ••Child Lock function will be turned off “VOL MIN” appears on the automatically when you disconnect the display. AC power cord (mains lead). ••Child Lock function cannot be activated 2 Connect an optional equipment when you open the disc tray. (page 19). 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN”. Setting the automatic 4 Start playing the connected standby function equipment. The system enters standby mode 5 Press VOL + repeatedly to adjust automatically in about 15 minutes the volume. when there is no operation or audio signal output. Note By default, the automatic standby The system may enter standby mode function is turned on. automatically if the volume level of the connected equipment is too low. Adjust 1 Press OPTIONS. the volume level of the equipment. To turn off automatic standby function, 2 Press / repeatedly to select see “Setting the automatic standby “AutoSTBY”, then press . function” (page 52). 3 Press / repeatedly to select “ON” or “OFF”, then press . Deactivating the touch To exit the options menu, press panel on the unit (Child OPTIONS. Note Lock) ••“AutoSTBY” flashes on the display about 2 minutes before entering standby You can deactivate the keys (except mode. ) on the touch panel of the unit to ••The automatic standby function does prevent misoperation, such as child not work in the following cases: mischief. —— during tuner function. —— when the Sleep Timer is activated. Touch and hold on the unit for —— when microphone or guitar is connected. more than 5 seconds. “CHILD LOCK ON” appears on the display. You can only operate the system using the buttons on the remote control.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Setting the Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH/Network BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi standby mode signal
The BLUETOOTH/Network standby You can connect to the system from mode enables the system to a linked network device or a paired turn on automatically when you BLUETOOTH device in all functions establish a BLUETOOTH connection, when the system’s BLUETOOTH/ a Wi-Fi connection, or a wired LAN Wi-Fi signal is set to on. The connection. BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal is turned on by default. 1 Press OPTIONS. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Press / repeatedly to select “NW STBY”, then press . 2 Press / repeatedly to select “RF”, then press . 3 Press / repeatedly to select the setting, then press . 3 Press / repeatedly to select •• “ON”: The system turns on the setting you want, then press automatically even when the . system is in standby mode. •• “RF ON”: Wi-Fi signal is on/ •• “OFF”: Turns off this function. BLUETOOTH signal is on To exit the options menu, press •• “WIFI OFF”: Wi-Fi signal is off/ OPTIONS. BLUETOOTH signal is on •• “RF OFF”: Wi-Fi signal is off/ BLUETOOTH signal is off
To exit the options menu, press Other Operations OPTIONS.
Note You cannot perform the following operations when BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal is set to off: —— Pairing and/or connecting with BLUETOOTH device —— Using “Sony | Music Center”
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Updating the software Manual update via the Internet
The software of this system may be When the system is connected to updated in the future. the Internet, “UPDATE” lights up on You can update your system’s pre- the display if the system detects a installed software by using one of new update file. the following 3 methods: 1 Press OPTIONS. Automatic update via the 2 Press / repeatedly to select Internet “SYSTEM”, then press . 3 Press / repeatedly to select When the system is connected to “UPDATE”, then press . the Internet, the system updates the software automatically if a new 4 Press / repeatedly to select update file is detected. This feature “VIA NW”, then press . requires the settings to be made by using a smartphone/iPhone 5 Press / repeatedly to select installed with “Sony | Music Center”. “EXEC”, then press . Launch “Sony | Music Center” on Press / repeatedly to select your smartphone/iPhone, and 6 “YES”, then press . set [Auto Update] in the [Settings] menu. To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS. Refer to “Sony | Music Center” Help for more details. http://info.vssupport.sony.net/ Manual update via a USB help/ device
Hint Use a computer or another device Automatic update will start updating to download the update file from the software after downloading all the update files. So, data corruption the websites below, then store it and loss do not occur even if the in a USB device. Follow the online network connection is unintentionally instructions to update the software. disconnected. If the error message For customers in the United States: persists, perform the manual update via
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) The system has entered standby Additional Information mode. •• This is not a malfunction. The Troubleshooting system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes Should you encounter a problem when there is no operation or with your system, find your problem audio signal output (page 52). in the troubleshooting checklist There is no sound. below and take the corrective action. •• Adjust the volume. If the problem persists, consult your •• Check the connection of the nearest Sony dealer. optional equipment, if any (page 19). Note that if the service personnel •• Turn on the connected equipment. changes some parts during repair, •• Unplug the AC power cord (mains these parts may be retained. lead), then plug in the AC power cord (mains lead) again and turn If “PROTECTx CHECK MANUAL” on the system. appears on the display (“x“ is a number) There is no microphone sound. Immediately unplug the AC •• Adjust the microphone volume power cord (mains lead), and level. check if anything is blocking the •• Make sure the microphone is ventilation openings of the unit. connected to the MIC1 or MIC2/ GUITAR jack on the unit correctly. After you have checked and •• Make sure the microphone is found no problems, reconnect turned on. the AC power cord (mains lead), and turn on the system. If the There is severe hum or noise. issue persists, contact your •• Move the system away from nearest Sony dealer. sources of noise. •• Move the system away from the neon signs or fluorescent light. Additional Information General •• Connect the system to a different The power does not turn on. wall outlet. •• Install a noise filter (not supplied) •• Check that the AC power cord to the AC power cord (mains lead). (mains lead) is connected securely. •• Turn off surrounding electrical The system cannot be turned off equipment. even though is pressed. •• The noise generated by the •• You may have set the display cooling fans of the system may be mode to the demonstration mode heard when the system is turned unintentionally. Press DISPLAY on. This is not a malfunction. repeatedly to select Power Saving The remote control does not Mode (page 25). function. •• Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the unit. 55US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) •• Move the remote control closer to •• Load the disc that this system can the unit. play back (page 9). •• Point the remote control at the •• Remove the disc and wipe away unit’s sensor. the moisture on the disc, then •• Replace the batteries (R03/size leave the system turned on for AAA). a few hours until the moisture •• Move the unit away from the evaporates. fluorescent light. The sound skips. There is acoustic feedback. •• Wipe the disc clean (page 63). •• Reduce the volume. •• Reload the disc. •• Move the microphone or guitar •• Move the unit to a place with no away from the system or change vibration. the direction of the microphone. Playback does not start from the “CHILD LOCK” appears when you first track. touch any key on the unit. •• Set the play mode to Normal Play •• Set the Child Lock function to off (page 27). (page 52). •• Resume Play has been selected. Press twice. Then, press to A clicking sound is heard when start playback. turning the power on. •• This is the operating sound and it The MP3 disc cannot be played occurs when the power is turned back. on or off, for example. This is not a •• The data is not stored in the malfunction. supported format. Disc player The folder name, track name, file name and ID3 tag characters do The disc tray does not open and not appear properly. “LOCKED” appears on the display. •• The ID3 version is not in Version 1 •• Consult your nearest Sony dealer (1.0/1.1) or Version 2 (2.2/2.3). or local authorized Sony service •• The character codes that can be facility. displayed by this system are as follows: The disc tray does not close. ——Upper cases (A to Z) •• Load the disc correctly. ——Numbers (0 to 9) The disc does not eject. ——Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _) •• You cannot eject the disc during Other characters appear as “_”. Synchronized Transfer or REC1 The sound loses stereo effect Transfer. Press to cancel the when you play back an AUDIO CD transfer, then touch on the unit or audio file. to eject the disc. •• Turn off the Vocal Fader •• Consult your nearest Sony dealer. (page 49). Playback does not start. •• Make sure the system is •• Wipe the disc clean (page 63). connected properly. •• Reload the disc. 56US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) USB device Audio files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased. Transferring results in an error. •• Check if the USB device is write- •• You are using an unsupported USB protected. device. Check the information on •• The USB device was disconnected the website about compatible USB or the power was turned off devices (page 11). during the erase operation. Delete •• The USB device is not formatted the partially-erased file. If this correctly. Refer to the operating does not fix the problem, the USB instructions of the USB device on device may be broken. Refer to the how to format. operating instructions of the USB •• Turn off the system and remove device on how to deal with this the USB device. If the USB device problem. has a power switch, turn the USB device off and on again after There is no sound. removing it from the system. Then, •• The USB device is not connected perform the transfer again. correctly. Turn off the system and •• If the transfer and erase reconnect the USB device, then operations are repeated multiple turn on the system and check if times, the file structure within the “USB” appears on the display. USB device becomes fragmented. There is noise, skipping, or Refer to the operating instructions distorted sound. of the USB device on how to deal with this problem. •• You are using an unsupported USB •• The USB device was disconnected device. Check the information on or the power was turned off the website about compatible USB during transfer. Delete the devices (page 11). partially-transferred file, and •• Turn off the system and reconnect perform the transfer again. If this the USB device, then turn on the does not fix the problem, the USB system. device may be broken. Refer to the •• The music data itself contains noise, or the sound is distorted. operating instructions of the USB Additional Information device on how to deal with this Noise may have entered during problem. the transfer process. Delete the file, and try transfer again. •• The bit rate used in encoding an audio file was low. Send an audio file with higher bit rate to the USB device. “READING” is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts. •• The reading process can take a long time in the following cases. ——There are many folders or files on the USB device (page 10). 57US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) ——The file structure is extremely •• The USB device is not working complex. properly. Refer to the operating ——The memory capacity is instructions of the USB device on excessive. how to deal with this problem. ——The internal memory is fragmented. Playback does not start. •• Turn off the system and reconnect “NO FILE” appears on the display. the USB device, then turn on the •• The system has entered the system. software update mode, and all •• Check the information on the keys (except ) are deactivated. website about compatible USB Press on the unit to cancel the devices (page 11). software update. Playback does not start from the “OVER CURRENT” appears on the first file. display. •• Set the play mode to Normal Play •• A problem has been detected (page 27). with the level of electrical current from the (USB) port. Unplug Files cannot be played back. the AC power cord (mains lead) •• USB devices formatted with file and remove the USB device from systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 the port. Make sure there is no are unsupported.* problem with the USB device. •• If you use a partitioned USB If this display pattern persists, device, only files on the first contact your nearest Sony dealer. partition can be played back.
Erroneous display. * This system supports FAT16 and FAT32, •• The data stored in the USB but some USB devices may not support device may have been corrupted, all of these FAT. For details, refer to the perform the transfer again. operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer. •• The character codes that can be displayed by this system are as Tuner* follows: ——Upper cases (A to Z) There is severe hum or noise, or ——Numbers (0 to 9) stations cannot be received. ——Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _) •• Connect the antenna properly. Other characters appear as “_”. •• Change antenna location and its orientation to obtain good The USB device is not recognized. reception. •• Turn off the system and reconnect •• Turn off nearby electrical the USB device, then turn on the equipment. system. * Radio may not be received depending •• Check the information on the on the radio wave conditions or the website about compatible USB housing environment in your area. devices (page 11).
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) BLUETOOTH device •• If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic Pairing cannot be performed. radiation, such as a wireless LAN, •• Move the BLUETOOTH device other BLUETOOTH device, or a closer to the system. microwave oven nearby, move •• Pairing may not be possible if them away. other BLUETOOTH devices are present around the system. The sound of your BLUETOOTH In this case, turn off the other device cannot be heard on this BLUETOOTH devices. system. •• Make sure to enter the correct •• Increase the volume on your passkey when selecting the BLUETOOTH device first, then system’s name (this system) on adjust the volume using VOL +/–. the BLUETOOTH device. There is severe hum, noise, or The BLUETOOTH device cannot distorted sound. detect the system, or “RF OFF” •• If there are obstacles between appears on the display. the system and your BLUETOOTH •• Set the BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi device, remove or avoid the signal to “WIFI OFF” or “RF ON” obstacles. (page 53). •• If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic Connection is not possible. radiation, such as a wireless LAN, •• The BLUETOOTH device you other BLUETOOTH device, or a attempted to connect does not microwave oven nearby, move support the A2DP profile, and them away. cannot be connected with the •• Turn down the volume of the system. connected BLUETOOTH device. •• Enable the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH device. Network connection •• Establish a connection from the The system cannot connect to the BLUETOOTH device. network. (Other equipment on the Additional Information •• The pairing registration network cannot find or recognize information has been erased. the system.) Perform the pairing operation again. •• Check that is lit on the display. •• It takes about 2 minutes for the The sound skips or fluctuates, or system to acquire an IP address the connection is lost. when the system is turned on in •• The system and the BLUETOOTH a communication environment device are too far apart. without a router. •• If there are obstacles between •• When you use a fixed IP address, the system and your BLUETOOTH the same IP address may be device, remove or avoid the used by other equipment. Use a obstacles. different IP address.
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) The system cannot connect to the •• Depending on the providers, only network via a wireless LAN one connection to Internet is connection. allowed. •• If a network (LAN) cable is •• When you turn on your mobile connected to the system, the phone (Android device, Xperia system automatically operates to device, or iPhone/iPod touch) establish a wired LAN connection. after a moment of power off, try to If you wish to use a wireless LAN restart the “Sony | Music Center” connection, do not connect a application. network (LAN) cable to the system. Home Network •• Check the settings of the wireless LAN router/access point. If the The controller (the operating SSID stealth mode is set to “On” device) cannot find this system. on the access point, set it to “Off”. (The controller cannot browse the For details on the settings of the contents of this system.) access point of the wireless router, •• Make sure that the controller is refer to the operating manual of connected to the home network. the access point. •• The multicast control on the •• Set the BLUETOOTH/Wi-Fi signal access point is enabled. to “RF ON” (page 53). Music started automatically. The system cannot connect to the network using WPS. •• This system may be controlled by another equipment. To block •• Set up your network after such control, set the BLUETOOTH/ searching the access point using Network standby mode to off the access point scan. (page 53). •• You cannot connect to a network using WPS when your access point The sound is interrupted. is set to WEP. •• The DLNA server is overloaded. •• Update the firmware of the Quit all running applications. wireless LAN router/access point •• The wireless signal has to the latest version. interference. Turn off other devices such as your microwave Music Services oven. The system cannot connect to Music 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. 60US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) •• The communications speed of the •• Make sure the Child Lock function wireless LAN may become slower is not activated (page 52). for IEEE802.11n-compliant wireless LAN routers/access points if the The Gesture Control does not security method is set to WEP operate properly. or WPA/WPA2-PSK (TKIP). If the •• Move your hand closer to speed becomes slower, change GESTURE CONTROL sensor (page the security method to 40) when you perform the WPA/WPA2-PSK (AES). swiping motion. The encryption (security) scheme •• Perform the swiping motion at a varies depending on the device. slower speed. For details, refer to the operating •• Select the correct mode instructions of your router/access (PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER or point. KARAOKE) before you start using the Gesture Control (page 40, Tuning or playback cannot be 42). performed. •• Install a noise filter (not supplied) •• Confirm that the audio file is to the AC power cord (mains lead). improper or has been deleted •• Turn off surrounding electrical from the server. Refer to the equipment. operating instructions of the server. Party Chain •• The server tries to play the audio Party Chain function cannot be file in an audio format that the activated. system does not support. Check the audio format information on •• Check the connections the server. (page 46). •• Make sure the audio cables are •• Disable the multicast control on the wireless LAN router/access connected correctly. point. If it is enabled, it may take Party Chain function does not several minutes to output the work properly.
audio. For details, refer to the •• Turn off the system. Then, turn it Additional Information operating instructions of the back on again to activate the Party wireless LAN router/access point. Chain function. •• The access from this system is not permitted by the server. Change the settings on the server to Resetting the system allow access from this system. For details, refer to the operating If the system still does not operate instructions of the server. properly, reset the system to factory default settings. Gesture Control 1 Unplug the AC power cord (mains The Gesture Control cannot be lead), then plug it back in. activated. •• Touch GESTURE ON/OFF 2 Press to turn on the system. repeatedly until GESTURE 3 Press OPTIONS. CONTROL lights up. 61US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) 4 Press / repeatedly to select FOLDER FULL “SYSTEM”, then press . You cannot transfer onto the USB device because the number of Press / repeatedly to select 5 folders has reached its maximum. “RESET”, then press . GUEST 6 Press / repeatedly to select The system has become a Party “YES”, then press . Guest as the Party Chain function “RESET” appears on the display. has been activated by a Party Host. After the reset completes, the system automatically reboots. Press GROUP to turn on the system. The system has joined in the All user-configured settings, such as Wireless Party Chain activated by a preset radio stations and Sleep Wireless Party Chain Host. Timer are reset to factory default setting. HOST The system activated the Party Chain function and has become a Messages Party Host. One of the following messages may M-ROOM appear or flash on the display during The system activated the Wireless operation. Party Chain function and has become a Wireless Party Chain Host. CANNOT PLAY A disc that cannot be played back NoDEVICE was inserted. No USB device is connected or unsupported device is connected. DATA ERROR •• The file is created in unsupported NO DISC format. There is no disc in the player. •• The file extensions does not match the file format. NO MUSIC No supported audio files exist in the DEVICE ERROR playback source. The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is NO SUPPORT connected. An unsupported USB device is connected, or the USB device is DEVICE FULL connected through a USB hub. The memory of the USB device is full. NOT USE You tried to perform a specific ERASE ERROR operation under conditions where Erase of audio files or folders on the that operation is prohibited. USB device failed. OVER CURRENT FATAL ERROR An over current from the (USB) The USB device was removed during port was detected. transfer or erase operation, and may have been damaged. 62US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) PROTECT Notes on discs The USB device is write-protected. ••Before playing, wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center outward PUSH STOP to the edge. You tried to perform an operation ••Do not clean discs with solvents, such that can be performed only when as benzine, thinner, or commercially the playback is stopped. available cleaners or anti-static spray intended for vinyl LPs. READING ••Do not expose discs to direct sunlight The system is reading information or heat sources such as hot air ducts, of the disc or USB device. Some nor leave them in a car parked in direct operations are not available. sunlight. REC ERROR On safety The transfer did not start, stopped ••Completely disconnect the AC power partway, or otherwise could not be cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet performed. (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When TRACK FULL unplugging the system, always grip the You cannot transfer onto the USB plug. Never pull the cord itself. device because the number of files ••Should any solid object or liquid get into the system, unplug the system, and has reached its maximum. have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again. ••AC power cord (mains lead) must be Precautions changed only at the qualified service shop.
When carrying the unit On placement To avoid damaging the disc ••Do not place the system in an inclined mechanism, perform the following position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or procedure before carrying the unit. humid or lacking adequate ventilation, Use the keys on the touch panel of or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. the unit to perform this operation. Additional Information ••Be careful when placing the system 1 Press to turn on the system. on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, wax, oil, polish) as 2 Touch FUNCTION repeatedly to staining or discoloration of the surface select “CD”. may result. ••If the system is brought directly from 3 Remove the disc. a cold to a warm location or is placed Touch to open and close the disc in a very damp room, moisture may tray. condense on the lens inside the unit, Wait until “NO DISC” appears on the and cause the system to malfunction. display. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an 4 Unplug the AC power cord (mains hour until the moisture evaporates. lead).
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) On heat buildup Disclaimer regarding services ••Heat buildup on the unit during offered by third parties operation is normal and is not a cause Services offered by third parties may for alarm. be changed, suspended, or terminated ••Do not touch the cabinet if it has been without prior notice. Sony shall not be used continuously at a high volume held responsible in these situations. because the cabinet may have become hot. On BLUETOOTH communication ••Do not obstruct the ventilation holes. ••BLUETOOTH devices should be used within approximately 10 meters (33 On the speaker system feet) (unobstructed distance) of each The built-in speaker system is not other. The effective communication magnetically shielded, and the picture on range may become shorter under the nearby TV sets may become magnetically following conditions. distorted. In this situation, turn off the —— When a person, metal object, wall TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn it back or other obstruction is between on. If there is no improvement, move the the devices with a BLUETOOTH system far away from the TV. connection —— Locations where a wireless LAN is Cleaning the cabinet installed Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly —— Around microwave ovens that are moistened with a mild detergent solution. in use Do not use any type of abrasive pad, —— Locations where other scouring powder, or solvent, such as electromagnetic waves are thinner, benzine, or alcohol. generated ••BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN Notes on updating (IEEE 802.11b/g/n) equipment use the This system allows you to update the same frequency band (2.4 GHz). When software automatically when connected using your BLUETOOTH device near to the Internet via a wired or wireless a device with wireless LAN capability, network. electromagnetic interference may You can add new features and use the occur. This could result in lower data system with more convenience and transfer rates, noise, or inability to safety by updating the system. connect. If this happens, try the If you do not want to update following remedies: automatically, you can disable the —— Use this system at least 10 meters function by using “Sony | Music Center” (33 feet) away from the wireless LAN installed on your smartphone/iPhone. equipment. However, the system may update the —— Turn off the power of the wireless software automatically for reasons such LAN equipment when using your as safety, even if this function is disabled. BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters You can also update the software using (33 feet). the settings menu when this function is —— Use this system and BLUETOOTH disabled. See “Updating the software” device as closer to each other as (page 54) for details. possible. You may not use the system while the ••The radio waves broadcast by this software is being updated. system may interfere with the operation of some medical devices. Since this interference may result in malfunction, always turn off the power on this system and BLUETOOTH device in the following locations: 64US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) —— In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, Notes on the License at gas stations, and any place where This product contains software that flammable gases may be present Sony uses under a licensing agreement —— Near automatic doors or fire alarms with the owner of its copyright. We are ••This system supports security obligated to announce the contents functions that comply with BLUETOOTH of the agreement to customers under specifications to ensure secure requirement by the owner of copyright connections during communication for the software. using BLUETOOTH technology. However, Please access the following URL and read this security may be insufficient the contents of the license. depending on the setting contents http://rd1.sony.net/help/has/sl/16/ 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. Notice on GNU GPL/LGPL applied ••BLUETOOTH communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all software BLUETOOTH devices that have the same This product contains software that is profile as this system. subject to the following GNU General ••BLUETOOTH devices connected with Public License (hereinafter referred to this system must comply with the as “GPL”) or GNU Lesser General Public BLUETOOTH specification prescribed License (hereinafter referred to as “LGPL”). by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must These establish that customers have the be certified to comply. However, even right to acquire, modify, and redistribute when a device complies with the the source code of said software in BLUETOOTH specification, there may accordance with the terms of the GPL or be cases where the characteristics or LGPL supplied. The source code for the specifications of the BLUETOOTH device above-listed software is available on the make it impossible to connect, or may Web. result in different control methods, To download, please access the following display or operation. URL then select the model name “MHC- ••Noise may occur or the audio may V90W”. Additional Information cut off depending on the BLUETOOTH URL: http://oss.sony.net/Products/ device connected with this system, Linux/ the communications environment, or Please note that Sony cannot answer or surrounding conditions. respond to any inquiries regarding the content of the source code.
Notes on the update If you use this unit while connected to the Internet via a wired or Wi-Fi network, the unit can update to the latest software automatically. By updating the software, new features will be added enabling you to experience more convenient and stable use. If you do not want to automatically update the software, you can disable this function by using the “Sony | Music 65US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Center” installed on your smartphone/ iPhone. Specifications However, the software may be updated automatically for stable use, etc., even if you disable this function. Also, if you AUDIO POWER disable this function, you can still update SPECIFICATIONS the software manually. For details about how to set and operate, POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL refer to the Help Guide. The unit may not be operational while HARMONIC DISTORTION: updating. (USA models only) With 8 ohm loads, both channels Disclaimer regarding services driven, from 250 Hz – 20,000 Hz; rated offered by third parties 95 watts per channel minimum RMS Services offered by third parties may be power, with no more than 0.7% total changed, suspended, or terminated harmonic distortion from without prior notice. Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts of 250 milliwatts to rated output. situations. Satellite unit (Speaker System About Software version SS-V90W) This radio equipment is intended to be Speaker system: used with the approved version(s) of Tweeter + Midrange speaker software that are indicated in the EU Speaker unit: Declaration of Conformity. The software Tweeter: 50 mm (2 in) × 4, cone loaded on this radio equipment is type verified to comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 2014/53/EU. Midrange: 130 mm (5 in) × 4, cone type Software version: SYS _._ _ Rated impedance: You can check the software version by 8 ohm pressing OPTIONS on the remote control. Subwoofer unit (Compact Disc 1 Press OPTIONS. Receiver SA-V90W) Speaker system: 2 Press / repeatedly to select Subwoofer, bass reflex the system, then press . Speaker unit: 250 mm (10 in) × 2, cone type Select “VERSION”, then press . 3 Rated impedance: “SYS _._ _” appears on the display. 8 ohm Inputs AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R: Voltage 2 V, impedance 47 kilohms MIC1: Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance 10 kilohms
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MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) MIC2/GUITAR: Maximum communication range: Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance Line of sight approx. 30 m 10 kilohms (When guitar mode is (98.4 feet)*1 turned off.) Operating frequency: Sensitivity 200 mV, impedance 2,400 - 2,483.5 MHz 1 Megaohm (When guitar mode is Maximum output power: turned on.) < 20.0 dBm Modulation method: Outputs FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R: Spectrum) Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles*2: A2DP (Advanced Audio Disc player section Distribution Profile) System: AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Compact disc and digital audio Control Profile) Laser Diode Properties SPP (Serial Port Profile) Emission Duration: Continuous Supported codecs: Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW SBC (Subband Codec) * This output is the value AAC (Advanced Audio Coding) measurement at a distance of 200 LDAC mm (8 in) from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up *1 The actual range will vary depending Block with 7 mm (9/32 in) aperture. on factors such as obstacles between Frequency response: devices, magnetic fields around a 20 Hz – 20 kHz microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna’s USB section performance, operating system, Supported USB device: software application, etc. 2 Mass Storage Class * BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose of BLUETOOTH Maximum current: communication between devices. 1 A (USB) port: Network section
Type A Ethernet LAN: Additional Information 100BASE-TX FM tuner section Wireless LAN: FM stereo, FM superheterodyne tuner Compatible standards: Antenna: IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n FM lead antenna Security: Tuning range: WPA/WPA2-PSK, WEP 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz Radio frequency: step) 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz BLUETOOTH section NFC section Communication system: Operating frequency: BLUETOOTH Standard version 4.2 13.56 MHz Output: Maximum output power: BLUETOOTH Standard Power < 60 dBμA/m at 10 m Class 1 (33 feet) 67US
MHC-V90W.UC2.4-728-217-11(1) Supported audio formats Mass (Approx.): Supported bit rate and sampling Assembled unit: frequencies: 50.5 kg (1,781 oz) MP3: Satellite unit: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48 kHz, 13.5 kg (476 oz) 16 kbps – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR) Subwoofer unit: AAC: 37 kg (1,305 oz) 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/ 96 kHz, 16 kbps – 320 kbps (CBR/ Design and specifications are subject VBR) to change without notice. WMA: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 16 kbps – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR) WAV: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/ 96/176.4/192 kHz (16/24 bit) AIFF: 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/ 192 kHz (16/24 bit) FLAC: 16/22.05/24/32/44.1/48/88.2/ 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)
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