Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the European Union and
other European countries with separate
collection systems)
Notice for the customer in the
3-294-663-11(2)
Basic Operations
Adjusting the sound
Listening to the radio
Using optional audio components
countries applying EU Directives
e manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation,
1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. e
Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327
Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters
please refer to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
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2
3
Select “TUNER FM”or “TUNER AM.”
To adjust the volume
To connect an optional headphones
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit)
Press VOLUME +/ (or turn the VOLUME control on
Connect headphones to the PHONES jack
unit.
on the
repeatedly.
the unit)
.
is symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates
that this product shall not be treated as household
waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. e recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please
contact your local Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Mini HI-FI
Component
System
Select the tuning mode.
To add a sound effect
To
Generate a more dynamic
sound (Dynamic Sound
Generator X-tra)
To connect an optional component
Press TUNING MODE
appears.
repeatedly until “AUTO”
Connect additional audio source components to the
Press
DSGX
AUDIO IN jack
on the unit using an analog audio
on the unit.
*
cord (not supplied). Turn down the volume on the
system, and then select the AUDIO IN function.
Tune in the desired station.
Press +/ (or TUNING +/ on the unit)
Note on DualDiscs
.
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates
DVD recorded material on one side with digital
audio material on the other side. However, since the
audio material side does not conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned
in, and then “TUNED” and “ST” (for stereo programs)
appear.
.
Set the sound effect
EQ
To connect a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to the
DMPORT
on the unit. You need to connect the
To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-EC98P only)
DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor to an optional audio
device (portable audio player, etc.).
Press SUBWOOFER ON/OFF
on the unit until
“SUBWOOFER” appears. e volume of the subwoofer is
linked to the front speakers.
Notes on DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
Available DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptors vary in each area.
Do not connect an adaptor other than the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor.
Operating Instructions
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
MHC-EC98P/EC78Pi
Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in
the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection
systems)
To stop automatic scanning
is product is designed to playback discs that conform
to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various
music discs encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record companies.
Please be aware that among those discs, there are some
that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
Do not connect or disconnect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor
Playing a CD/MP3 disc
Press (stop)
.
to/from the DMPORT
while the system is on.
When using a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor that has video
output function, connect the adaptor directly to the TV.
For details about the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adaptor, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
adaptor.
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Select the CD function.
To tune in a station with a weak signal
If “TUNED” does not appear and the scanning does
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly.
not stop, press TUNING MODE
repeatedly until
Printed in China
© 2008 Sony Corporation
is symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates
that the battery provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries
are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. e recycling of the
materials will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety, performance or data
integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an
incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will
be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the section on how
to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about recycling of this
product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.
“MANUAL” appears, and then press +/ (or TUNING
* MHC-EC98P only
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Place a disc.
Press (open/close)
+/ on the unit)
repeatedly to tune in the desired
on the unit, and place a
station.
disc with the label side up on the disc tray. To place
additional discs, slide the disc tray with your finger as
shown below.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and omson.
To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo
station
is appliance is classified
as a CLASS 1 LASER
product. is marking
is located on the rear
exterior.
WARNING
To close the disc tray, press (open/close)
unit.
Do not force the disc tray closed with your finger, as
this may damage the unit.
on the
Press FM MODE
repeatedly until “MONO” appears
to turn off stereo reception.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or
moisture.
Changing the display
To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the
apparatus with news papers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus.
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Install this system so that the power cord can be
unplugged from the wall socket immediately in the event
of trouble.
To
Press
Change
information on
the display*
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
system is turned on.
Change Display
DISPLAY
repeatedly when the
mode (See below.) system is turned off.
* For example, you can view CD/MP3 disc information, such as;
track or file number during normal play.
track or file name (“ ”) during normal play.
artist name (“ ”) during normal play.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such
as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
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4
Select a disc.
If the discs are currently stopped, press DISC SKIP
To change discs while in other functions, press
.
album or folder name (“
”) during normal play.
Batteries or batteries installed apparatus shall not be
exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the
like.
total playing time while the player is stopped.
DISC 1 3
on the unit.
e system offers the following display modes.
Start playback.
Press (play)
is manual mainly explains operations using the
remote, but the same operations can also be performed
using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar
names.
.
Display mode
When the system is off,
To exchange other discs during playback, press
Power Saving
e display is turned off to conserve
power. e timer and clock continue
to operate.
Mode1)
EX-CHANGE
on the unit.
Clock2)
e clock is displayed.
To
Press
Pause playback
(pause) . To resume play,
press the button again.
1) You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode.
2) e clock display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode aſter
eight seconds.
Before using the system
.
Stop playback
(stop)
To use the remote
Hooking up the system securely
Notes on the display information
Select a folder on an
MP3 disc
.
+/ (select folder)
Slide and remove the battery compartment lid , and
Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”.
e following are not displayed;
insert the two R6 (size AA) batteries (supplied), side
When carrying this system
Select a track or file
/
(go back/go forward)
first, matching the polarities shown below.
total playing time for an MP3 disc.
1
Remove all discs to protect the CD mechanism.
(or
/
on the unit)
.
remaining playing time for an MP3 file.
e following are not displayed correctly;
elapsed playing time of an MP3 file encoded using VBR (variable
bit rate).
Hold down
Find a point in a
track or file
/
(rewind/fast
2
Press FUNCTION +/ (or FUNCTION on the unit)
repeatedly to select the CD function.
forward)
during playback, and
release the button at the desired
point.
folder and file names that do not follow either ISO9660 Level 1,
3
4
Hold down and on the unit until
Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
“STANDBY”appears.
e following are displayed;
Select Repeat Play
REPEAT
“REP” or “REP1” appears.
repeatedly until
total playing time for a CD-DA disc when the play mode is
After “LOCK”appears, unplug the power cord.
“1 DISC”.
remaining playing time for a track.
ID3 tag information for MP3 files when ID3 version 1 and
version 2 tags are used (ID3 version 2 tag information display has
priority when both ID3 version 1 and version 2 tags are used for a
single MP3 file).
Subwoofer (MHC-EC98P only)
FM lead antenna (Extend it horizontally.)
To change the play mode
Antennas
Place the subwoofer vertically to obtain a better bass reproduction.
Also, position the subwoofer:
Press PLAY MODE
repeatedly while the player is
Find a location and an orientation that provide good
reception, and then set up the antenna.
Notes on using the remote
stopped. You can select normal play (no display for all
discs or “1 DISC” for a disc or “ ” for all MP3 files
in the folder on the disc), shuffle play (“SHUF” for
all discs shuffle, “1 DISC SHUF” for one disc shuffle
With normal use, the batteries should last for about six months.
Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of
batteries.
on a solid floor where resonance is unlikely to occur.
at least a few centimeters away from the wall.
away from the center of the room or place a bookshelf against a
wall, to avoid generating a standing wave.
up to 15 characters of ID3 tag information using uppercase letters
Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords and the
power cord to avoid picking up noise.
(A to Z), numbers (0 to 9), and symbols (‘< > * + , – / @ [ \ ] _).
AM loop antenna
If you do not use the remote for a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion.
Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
or “
SHUF*” for folder shuffle), or program play
(“PGM”).
* When playing a CD-DA disc,
operation as 1 DISC (SHUF) Play.
(SHUF) Play performs the same
Speaker pads
To set the clock
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the front speakers
and subwoofer to prevent slipping.
Notes on Repeat Play
1
Turn on the system.
Press (on/standby)
All tracks or files on a disc are played repeatedly up to five times.
to turn on the system.
You cannot select “REP” and “SHUF” (all discs shuffle) at the same
time.
2
Select the clock set mode.
“REP1” indicates that a single track or file is repeated until you stop
Press TIMER MENU . e hour indication flashes.
it.
Speakers
If “PLAY SET” flashes, press /
repeatedly to
Notes on playing MP3 discs
Insert only the
stripped portion
of the cord.
.
select “CLOCK,” and then press
(enter)
Do not save other types of tracks or files or unnecessary folders on a
disc that has MP3 files.
3
Set the time.
Subwoofer
Folders that have no MP3 files are skipped.
MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto
the disc.
Press /
repeatedly to set the hour, then press
(MHC-EC98P only)
Connect the subwoofer
to the SUBWOOFER
jack with the subwoofer
cable.
(enter) . e minute indication flashes.
Use the same procedure to set the minutes.
Front speakers:
4 pads for each speaker
Subwoofer:
4 pads (MHC-EC98P only)
e system can only play MP3 files that have a file extension of
“.MP3”.
Note
If there are files on the disc that have the “.MP3” file extension,
but that are not MP3 files, the unit may produce noise or may
malfunction.
e clock settings are lost when you disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
e maximum number of:
folders is 150 (including the root folder).
MP3 files is 255.
Right speaker
(High freq.)
MP3 files and folders that can be contained on a single disc is 300.
folder levels (the tree structure of files) is 8.
Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing soſtware, recording
device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. Incompatible
MP3 discs may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play
at all.
Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only
for models equipped with an adaptor).
Right speaker
(Low freq.)
Notes on playing multisession discs
If the disc begins with a CD-DA (or MP3) session, it is recognized
as a CD-DA (or MP3) disc, and playback continues until another
session is encountered.
A disc with a mixed CD format is recognized as a CD-DA (audio)
disc.
Solid (Blue/)
Left speaker (High freq.)
Solid (Gray/)
Solid (Red/)
Wall socket
Left speaker (Low freq.)
Solid (Black/)
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