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4-412-767-11(1) Mini HI-FI Getting Started Component System Disc Tuner Operating Instructions USB Device Other Operations Additional Information MHC-EC599...
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WARNING • “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do are registered trademarks of Sony not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Corporation. To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the •...
Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls ..4 Other Operations Adjusting the sound ....16 Getting Started Using the timers ......16 Hooking up the system Changing the display....17 securely ........7 Using optional equipment ..17 Setting the clock......8 Deactivating the buttons on the unit (Child Lock)....
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit - Front view - Top view...
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Remote control RM-SCU37B FUNCTION Select a function. Remote control: USB Select the USB function. Remote control: CD BAND Select the CD function. Remote control: TUNER/BAND Select the TUNER function. Select the FM or AM band during TUNER function. +/– (select folder) Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device.
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REC TO USB REPEAT/FM MODE Transfer music from a disc to the Listen to a disc, a USB device, a single connected optional USB device. track or file repeatedly (page 10, 15). Select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo) (page 11). OPTIONS (page 13, 15) Enter or exit the option menus.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ANTENNA FM / AM VOLTAGE SELECTOR A Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antennas. Keep the antennas away from the speaker AM loop antenna cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.
B Speakers Inserting batteries Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord. Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, matching the polarities shown below. To right speaker Red/3 To left speaker Black/# Notes • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or Note mix different types of batteries.
Disc Using play mode Playing an AUDIO CD/ Playing in original order (Normal Play) MP3 disc Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when Press CD. playback is stopped. • (blank): a disc Press Z PUSH OPEN/CLOSE on • *: all MP3 files in the folder on the the unit to open the disc lid.
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To cancel Program Play Creating your own program When playback is stopped, press PLAY (Program Play) MODE repeatedly until “PGM” disappear from the display panel. You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played To delete the last step from the back.
While clock is displayed, hold down Tuner TUNING + on the unit, then press "/1 on the unit. Listening to the radio “9K STEP” or “10K STEP” appears in the display panel. When you change the interval, all the Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly AM preset stations are erased.
USB signal. This system offers convenient devices. RDS features, such as Program Service <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> name display. RDS is available only for FM stations.* Note on the maximum number of audio files and folders on a USB...
Connect a USB device to the Transferring music port on the unit. from a disc Press USB. Press OPTIONS on the unit when You can transfer music from a disc playback is stopped. (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB device.
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Folders and files are generated within any For CD SYNC Transferring: of the transfer mode-oriented folders as To transfer only your favourite tracks follows. or MP3 files, create your own program CD SYNC Transferring* beforehand (page 10). To transfer MP3 files in a specific Transferring Folder name File name...
Using play mode Playing a file Playing in original order (Normal The audio formats that can be played back Play) by this system are as follows: – MP3: file extension “.mp3” Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when – WMA: file extension “.wma” playback is stopped.
Play Timer Other Operations Make sure you have set the clock. Adjusting the sound You can wake up to disc, tuner or USB device at a preset time. Do this Prepare the sound source, then Generate a more Press DSGX on the unit. press VOLUME +/–...
Notes Note • The system turns on before the preset time. If The elapsed playing time of an audio file the system is turned on at the preset time or if encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) is not “STANDBY”...
Deactivating the Additional Information buttons on the unit Playable discs (Child Lock) • AUDIO CD You can deactivate the buttons on the unit • CD-R/CD-RW (except "/1 and Z PUSH OPEN/ – audio data CLOSE) for preventing misoperation, – MP3 files that conforms to ISO9660 such as child mischief.
Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback If the problem persist, consult your on this product is not guaranteed. nearest Sony dealer. Music discs encoded with copyright Note that if the service personnel changes protection technologies some parts during repair, these parts may be retained.
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• Check the connection of the optional There is no sound from a specific equipment, if any. speaker. • Turn on the connected equipment. • Check that the speaker is connected securely and correctly. There is severe hum or noise. •...
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– The memory capacity is excessive. to deal with this problem. – The internal memory is fragmented. Audio files or folders on the USB Thus, Sony recommends following device cannot be erased. guidelines. • Check if the USB device is write- –...
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• Connect a commercially available USB device, then turn on the system. external antenna. • Check the information on the websites • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the about compatible USB devices supplied AM antenna has come off from (page 12).
Press "/1 to turn off the system. Messages After “STANDBY” stops flashing, press DISPLAY to display the Disc/Timer clock. FULL While holding down x on the unit, You tried to program more than 25 steps. press "/1 on the unit. NO DISC “CD/USB PWR OFF”...
USB device PUSH STOP You tried to perform an operation that can DATA ERROR be performed only when the playback is You tried to play back a file that is not stopped. playable. READING DEVICE ERROR The system is reading information of the The USB device could not be recognized USB device.
On safety Specifications • Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended period of Amplifier section time. When unplugging the unit, always grip the plug. Never pull the cord itself. Argentine model •...
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Speakers (SS-EC599) Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Speaker system Maximum current 2-way, Bass reflex 500 mA Speaker unit Woofer: 130 mm, cone type Disc player section Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type System Rated impedance Compact disc and digital audio system 6 ohms Laser Diode Properties Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)