Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Gesture Control Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) For customers in Europe WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 flame sources (for example, lighted LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007. candles). This marking is located on the rear exterior. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not Disposal of waste batteries place objects filled with liquids, such as and electrical and electronic vases, on the appliance. equipment (applicable in the As the main plug is used to disconnect European Union and other the unit from the mains, connect the countries with separate unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. collection systems) Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug This symbol on the from the AC outlet immediately. product, the battery or on the packaging indicates Do not install the appliance in a that the product and the confined space, such as a bookcase or battery shall not be built-in cabinet. treated as household The unit is not disconnected from the waste. On certain batteries this symbol mains as long as it is connected to the might be used in combination with a AC outlet, even if the unit itself has chemical symbol. The chemical symbol been turned off. for lead (Pb) is added if the battery Indoor use only. contains more than 0.004% lead. By ensuring that these products and For product with CE marking batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help to prevent potentially The validity of the CE marking is negative consequences for the restricted to only those countries environment and human health which where it is legally enforced, mainly in could be caused by inappropriate the countries EEA (European Economic waste handling. The recycling of the Area). materials will help to conserve natural CAUTION resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity Risk of explosion if the battery is reasons require a permanent replaced by an incorrect type. connection with an incorporated Do not expose batteries or appliances battery, this battery should be replaced with battery-installed to excessive by qualified service staff only. To heat, such as sunshine and fire. ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment CAUTION will be treated properly, hand over The use of optical instruments with these products at end-of-life to the this product will increase eye hazard. appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic 2GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) equipment. For all other batteries, You can check the software version please view the section on how to by pressing OPTIONS, then select remove the battery from the product “SYSTEM” – “VERSION” using / and safely. Hand the battery over to the . appropriate collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more This equipment has been tested detailed information about recycling of and found to comply with the limits this product or battery, please contact set out in the EMC regulation using your local Civic Office, your household a connection cable shorter than waste disposal service or the shop 3 meters. where you purchased the product or battery. This Home Audio System is designed to be used for the following purposes: Notice for customers: the • Playing back music/video sources following information is only on discs or USB devices applicable to equipment sold • Transferring music to USB devices in countries applying EU • Listening to radio stations directives. • Listening to TV sound • Playing back music sources on This product has been manufactured BLUETOOTH devices by or on behalf of Sony Corporation. EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited. • Enjoying social gatherings with the Inquiries to the EU Importer or related Wired Party Chain and Wireless to product compliance in Europe Party Chain functions should be sent to the manufacturer’s authorized representative, Sony For customers in Australia and Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe India Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. Disposal of old Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that electrical & this equipment is in compliance with electronic Directive 2014/53/EU. equipment The full text of the EU declaration of (applicable in the conformity is available at the following internet address: European Union and http://www.compliance.sony.de/ other countries with separate collection systems) This radio equipment is intended to be used with the approved version(s) of software that are indicated in the EU Declaration of Conformity. The software loaded on this radio equipment is verified to comply with the essential requirements of the Directive 2014/53/EU. 3GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) For customers in the United • This system incorporates Dolby* Arab Emirates Digital. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby, Dolby Audio, and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. • This system incorporates High- This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 Definition Multimedia Interface LASER product under IEC 60825-1:2007 (HDMI™) technology. The terms and IEC 60825-1:2014. This marking is HDMI and HDMI High-Definition located on the rear exterior. Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc. in the United States and other countries. • “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • LDAC™ and LDAC logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. • The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are registered trademarks License and Trademark Notice owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. • is a trademark of DVD Format/ and any use of such marks by Sony Logo Licensing Corporation. Corporation is under license. Other • “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”, trademarks and trade names are “DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD” those of their respective owners. logos are trademarks. • The N-Mark is a trademark or • WALKMAN® and WALKMAN® logo registered trademark of NFC Forum, are registered trademarks of Sony Inc. in the United States and in other Corporation. countries. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding • Android, Google Play, and the technology and patents licensed Google Play logo are trademarks of from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. Google LLC. • Windows Media is either a • Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod, registered trademark or trademark iPod touch, and Siri are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. the United States and/or other and other countries. App Store countries. is a service mark of Apple Inc., • This product is protected by registered in the U.S. and other certain intellectual property rights countries. of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. 4GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) • Use of the Made for Apple badge About this manual means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in ••The instructions in this manual the badge, and has been certified are for models MHC-V81D and by the developer to meet Apple MHC-V71D. In this manual, the performance standards. Apple is not MHC-V81D is used for illustration responsible for the operation of this purpose unless stated otherwise. device or its compliance with safety ••This manual mainly explains and regulatory standards. operations using the remote • THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER control, but the same operations THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT can also be performed using the PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE keys on the touch panel of the unit PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL having the same or similar names. USE OF A CONSUMER FOR ••Icons, such as , listed at the (i) ENCODING VIDEO IN top of each explanation indicate COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4 the type of media that can be used VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4 with the function being explained. VIDEO”) ••Some illustrations are presented AND/OR as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual (ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT products. WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ••The items displayed on the TV ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND screen may vary depending on NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM the area. A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO ••The default setting is underlined. PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO. ••The text enclosed in bracket ([--]) appears on the TV screen, and the NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL text enclosed in double quotation BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER mark (“--”) appears on the display. USE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C. HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM • All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. • In this manual, ™ and ® marks are not specified. 5GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) Table of Contents About this manual .................5 Using play mode ..................28 Unpacking ..............................8 Restricting playback of the disc (Parental Control) ..........29 Playable discs or files on discs/USB device ...................8 Viewing information of a disc and USB device .............30 Websites for compatible devices ..................................11 Using the Setup Menu ..........31 Guide to parts and USB Transfer controls .................................12 Before using the USB Getting Started device ...................................35 Hooking up the system Transferring music ...............35 securely .................................17 Tuner Deactivating the demonstration ......................18 Listening to the radio ...........38 Inserting batteries ................18 BLUETOOTH Connection Installing the side protector (optional) ..............................19 About the BLUETOOTH Connecting the TV ...............20 wireless technology .............39 Carrying the unit ..................22 Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device ..............39 Changing the color system ..................................22 Listening to music on a BLUETOOTH device ..............40 Performing the quick setup ....................................22 Connecting this system with multiple BLUETOOTH devices Changing the display (Multi-device connection) ....41 mode ....................................23 One Touch BLUETOOTH Disc/USB Playback Connection by NFC ..............42 Setting the BLUETOOTH Before using the USB audio codecs ........................43 device ...................................24 Setting the BLUETOOTH Basic playback .....................24 standby mode ......................43 Other playback Turning on or off the operations ............................25 BLUETOOTH signal ...............44 6GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) Controlling the system using Listening to music wirelessly a smartphone or tablet with two systems (Speaker (Sony | Music Center) ...........44 Add function) .......................58 Getting frenzied parties with Enjoying hands-free calls ....60 the “Fiestable” app ...............45 Using the Voice Assist Achieving and sharing a function on smartphone .......61 Party People ranking and Singing along: Karaoke .........61 getting bonus features with Party King .............................45 Enjoying sound from a guitar ....................................63 Gesture Control Playing the drum (Taiko) ......63 Enjoying the Gesture Enjoying music with the Control .................................46 Party Light and Speaker Light .....................................65 Using the Gesture Control during playback ...................47 Using the Sleep Timer ..........65 Creating a party atmosphere Using the Voice Guidance ....65 (DJ Effect) .............................47 Using optional equipment ...66 Using the Gesture Control Deactivating the touch panel during Karaoke function ......48 on the unit (Child Lock) ........66 Sound Adjustment Deactivating the touch panel on the unit for a short time Adjusting the sound ............49 (Party Lock) ..........................66 Selecting the Virtual Setting the automatic Football mode ......................49 standby function..................67 Creating your own sound Updating the software .........67 effect ....................................49 Additional Information Other Operations Troubleshooting ..................68 Using the Control for HDMI Precautions ..........................78 function ................................50 Specifications ........................81 Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems Language code list ..............84 (Wired Party Chain function) ..............................53 Enjoying wireless playback using multiple systems (Wireless Party Chain function) ..............................56 7GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) ••Video: Unpacking MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*2*3, Xvid files (.avi) ••This unit (MHC-V81D or MHC-V71D) (1) Playable files on USB device ••Remote control (1) ••Music: ••R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2, WMA files ••FM lead antenna (1) (.wma)*2, AAC files (.m4a/.mp4/ ••AC power cord (mains lead) (1) .3gp)*2, WAV files (.wav)*2 ••AC plug adaptor* (1) (supplied only ••Video: for certain areas) MPEG4 files (.mp4/.m4v)*2*3, Xvid * This plug adaptor is not for the use in files (.avi) Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay. Use this plug adaptor in the countries where it Note is necessary. ••Side protector (2) (MHC-V81D only) ••The discs must be in the following format: ••Screw (2) (MHC-V81D only) — CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format that contains the MP3*1*2, MPEG4*2*3 Note and Xvid files, and conforms to When unpacking the carton, be sure that ISO 9660*4 Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet two people handle the unit. Dropping the (extended format). unit may cause personal injury and/or — DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in property damage. DATA DVD format that contains the MP3*1*2, MPEG4*2*3 and Xvid files, and conforms to UDF (Universal Disk Playable discs or files Format). ••The system will attempt to play back on discs/USB device any data with the extensions above, even if it is not in the supported format. Playing this data may generate a Playable discs loud noise which could damage your ••DVD VIDEO speaker system. ••DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO *1 MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a format or video mode standard format defined by ISO/ ••DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 format files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. ••VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 *2 Files with copyright protection (Digital discs) Rights Management) cannot be played ••Super VCD back by the system. ••CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO *3 MPEG4 files must be recorded in MP4 CD format or super VCD format file format. Supported video codec and ••AUDIO CD audio codec are as follows: ••CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format — Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile (AVC is not supported.) Playable files on discs — Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not supported.) ••Music: MP3 files (.mp3)*1*2 8GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) *4 A logical format of files and folders —•Files with DRM (Digital Rights on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO Management) copyright (International Organization for protection. Standardization). —•Some Xvid files that are longer than 2 hours. Discs/files that cannot be played ••The MP3 PRO audio file can be back played back as MP3 file. ••You cannot play back the ••The system may not play back an following discs Xvid file when the file has been —•BDs (Blu-ray Discs) combined from two or more Xvid —•CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD files. format * Mixed Mode CD: This format records —•Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed data on the first track and audio (AUDIO Mode CDs* CD data) on the second and subsequent —•CD Graphics disc tracks of a session. —•Super Audio CDs —•DVD Audio Notes on CD-R/-RW and —•DATA CD/DATA DVD that is DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW created in Packet Write format ••In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and —•DVD-RAM DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot —•DATA CD/DATA DVD which has be played back on this system not been correctly finalized due to the recording quality or —•CPRM (Content Protection for physical condition of the disc, or Recordable Media) compatible the characteristics of the recording DVD-R/-RW recorded in Copy- device and authoring software. Once programs For more information, refer to —•A disc that has a non-standard the operating instructions of the shape (e.g., heart, square, star) recording device. —•A disc that has adhesive tape, ••Some playback functions may not paper, or a sticker attached to it work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, ••You cannot play back the even if they have been correctly following files finalized. In this case, view the disc —•The video files which is larger by normal playback. than 720 (width) × 576 (height) pixels. Notes on discs —•The video files with a high width ••This product is designed to play to length ratio. back discs that conform to the —•A WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA Compact Disc (CD) standard. Lossless, or WMA PRO format. —•An AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC ••DualDisc and some music discs encoded with copyright protection Lossless format. technologies do not conform to —•The AAC files which is encoded the CD standard. Therefore, these at 96 kHz. discs may not be compatible with —•Files that are encrypted or this product. protected by passwords. 9GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1) Note on multisession disc ••The playback order may not be This system can play back applicable depending on the continuous sessions on a disc when software used for creating the they are recorded in the same audio file or video file. format as the first session. However, ••Compatibility with all encoding/ the playback is not guaranteed. writing software of the supported formats, recording devices, Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO and recording media cannot be CD playback operations guaranteed. ••Depending on the Xvid file, the Some playback operations for picture may be unclear or the a DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD may sound may skip. be intentionally restricted by software producers. Therefore, Notes about USB devices some playback features may not be available. Be sure to read the ••This system is not guaranteed to operating instructions of the DVD operate with all USB devices. VIDEO or VIDEO CD. ••Although there are a variety of complex functions for USB Notes on playable files devices, the playable contents of USB devices connected to ••Playback may take a longer time the system are music and video to start when: contents only. For details, refer to —•a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB the operating instructions of the device is recorded with a USB device. complicated tree structure. —•the audio files or video files in ••When a USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on another folder have just been the USB device. If there are many played back. folders or files on the USB device, ••The system can play back a DATA it may take a long time to finish CD/DATA DVD or a USB device in reading the USB device. the following conditions: —•up to a depth of 8 folders ••Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub. —•up to 300 folders —•up to 999 files in a disc ••With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay —•up to 2,000 files in a USB device before an operation is performed —•up to 650 files in a folder by this system. These numbers may vary ••The playback order for the system depending on the file or folder may differ from the playback order configuration. of the connected USB device. ••Folders that have no audio files or ••Before using a USB device, make video files are skipped. sure that no virus-ridden files are ••Files transferred by a device such on the USB device. as a computer may not be played back in the order in which they were transferred. 10GB MHC-V81D/MHC-V71D.GB.4-733-312-16(1)