User manual SONY MHC-2600

[. . . ] As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately. Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet. Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery-installed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. [. . . ] REPEAT repeatedly until "REP" or "REP1" lights up in the display. 1 Press USB to select the USB function. 2 Hold down x in stop mode until "NO DEVICE" appears. 3 Remove the USB device. To erase audio files or folders from the USB device You can erase audio files or folders from the USB device. 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the (USB) port on the unit. Find a point in a file 2 Select the USB function. 3 Press . /> or +/­ repeatedly to select the audio file or folder you want to erase. Select Repeat Play 1) 4 Press ERASE on the unit. "TRACK ERASE" or "FOLDER ERASE", and "PUSH ENTER" appear alternately in the display. To cancel the erase operation, press x. When playing an VBR (variable bit rate) audio file, the system may resume playback from a different point. 5 Press ENTER. The selected audio file or folder is erased. To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE repeatedly while the USB device is stopped. You can select ­ Normal play (all files in the folder on the USB device) (" " lights up). ­ Normal play (all files on the USB device) (" ", "SHUF" and "PGM" light off). ­ Program play ("PGM" lights up). Notes on the USB device · You cannot change the play mode during playback. · Some time may be needed to start playback when: ­ the folder structure is complex. ­ the memory capacity is excessive. Other operations To Press Pause playback X (or NX on the unit). To resume play, press N (or press NX on the unit). 1) To cancel resume play, press the button twice and check that "RESUME" disappears from the display. 22GB · When the USB device is inserted, the system reads all the files on the USB device. If there are many folders or files on the USB device, it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device. · Do not connect the system and the USB device through an USB hub. To cancel, press PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote) repeatedly until "FLAT" appears. 1 Press OPTIONS. 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want. ILLUM Basic Operations Change the power illuminator pattern around MASTER VOLUME. M-BACKLIGHT (Meter backlight) Change the Meter Backlight pattern. MTR POINTER (Meter pointer) Change the Meter Pointer pattern. DISPLAY (Front panel display) Enhance the OPTIONS and turn sound quality of OPERATION DIAL to the audio file select "MP3 BOOSTER+", then press ENTER. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select "AUTO", then press ENTER. ** * The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes. **"BOOSTER" lights up in the display when the MP3 BOOSTER+ effect is activated. Change the front panel display pattern. 3 Press ENTER. 4 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the setting you want, then press ENTER. 5 Repeat steps 2 through 4 to make other settings. To exit the OPTIONS menu Press OPTIONS again. To turn on the subwoofer (MHC-2600, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights up. If you later disconnect the subwoofer, repeat the procedure until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights off. The volume of the subwoofer is linked to the front speakers. To return to the previous display Press RETURN. 25GB Changing the display mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. Demonstration Notes on the display information · Characters that cannot be displayed appear as "_". · The following are not display correctly: ­ elapsed playing time of an audio file encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate). ­ folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format. · The ID3 tag information for MP3 files is displayed 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). The display changes and the indicator flashes even when the system is turned off. No display (Power Saving mode) The display is turned off to conserve power. You cannot turn on the system by pressing the function buttons. Clock Using the Meter Display You can easily view the information through the meter display such as the music source level. [. . . ] Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol. To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break off the tape's overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated. On placement · Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot, cold, dusty, dirty, or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. · Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated (for example, with wax, oil, polish) as staining or discoloration of the surface may result. · If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to malfunction. In this situation, remove the disc, and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates. Break off the tape tab Others To later reuse the tape for recording, cover the broken tab with adhesive tape. About a tape longer than 90 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long, continuous recording or playback. Cleaning the tape heads Use a dry- or wet-type cleaning tape (available separately) after every 10 hours of use, before you start an important recording, or after playing an old tape. [. . . ]