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Operating Instructions
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record the serial number
in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Compact Hi-Fi
Stereo System
4-227-898-13(1)
©2000 Sony Corporation
MHC-M500AV/M300AV
MHC-M100


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WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
THE U.S.A.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the
product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
This symbol is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
­ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
­ Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
­ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
­ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modification
not expressly approved in this manual could void
your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTICE FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN
CANADA
CAUTION
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE
THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER
OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN NORTH
AMERICA
ENERGY STAR® is a U.S.
registered mark.
As
ENERGY STAR® Partner, Sony
Corporation has determined that this
product meets the
ENERGY STAR®
guidelines for energy efficiency.
(MHC-M500AV/M300AV only)
This stereo system is equipped with the Dolby Pro
Logic Surround decoder*.
* Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories Licensing Corporation. Additionally
licensed under Canadian patent number 1,037,877.
"Dolby," the double-D symbol ; and "Pro Logic"
are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.


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*
MHC-M500AV/M300AV only
** MHC-M500AV only
Table of Contents
DJ Effects
Looping part of a CD -- Loop ................ 35
Flashing part of a CD -- Flash ............... 36
Sound Adjustment
Adjusting the sound ................................ 37
Selecting the audio emphasis .................. 38
Selecting the surround effect ................... 39
Enjoying Dolby Pro Logic
Surround sound* ............................... 40
Other Features
Falling asleep to music -- Sleep Timer .. 41
Waking up to music -- Daily Timer ....... 41
Timer-recording radio programs ............. 43
Optional Components
Connecting audio components ................ 44
Connecting a DVD player** ................... 45
Connecting a VCR .................................. 47
Connecting external antennas ................. 47
Additional Information
Precautions .............................................. 48
Troubleshooting ...................................... 49
Specifications .......................................... 52
Index ........................................................ 55
Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system ................. 4
Step 2: Setting up the speakers* ............... 7
Step 3: Setting the time ............................. 9
Step 4: Presetting radio stations .............. 10
Saving the power in standby mode ......... 12
Inserting CDs .......................................... 13
Basic Operations
Playing a CD -- Normal play ................. 15
Recording a CD
-- CD Synchro Recording ............... 16
Listening to the radio
­­ Preset Tuning ............................... 17
Recording from the radio ........................ 19
Playing a tape .......................................... 20
The CD Player
Using the CD display .............................. 22
Playing the CD tracks repeatedly
-- Repeat Play .................................. 23
Playing the CD tracks in random order
-- Shuffle Play ................................. 24
Programming the CD tracks
-- Program Play ............................... 25
Playing your favorite CD independently
-- Plus One Play .............................. 26
Storing specific tracks -- Delete bank .... 28
Labeling a CD -- Disc Memo ................ 29
Locating a specific CD ............................ 30
The Tape Deck
Recording on a tape manually ................. 32
Recording a CD by specifying track order
-- Program Edit ................................ 33


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Getting Started
Step 1: Hooking up the system
3
2
1
6
5
4
4
2
2
Front speaker (Left)
Rear surround
speaker (Right)*
FM antenna
Center surround
speaker*
AM loop antenna
Rear surround
speaker (Left)*
Front speaker (Right)
Super woofer**
* MHC-M500AV/M300AV only
**MHC-M500AV only


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Getting
Started
Insert only the stripped portion.
Notes
· Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
· The type of speakers supplied vary according to the
model you purchased (see "Specifications" on page
52).
2 (MHC-M500AV/M300AV only)
Connect the rear surround speakers.
Connect the speaker cords from the rear
surround speakers to the appropriate REAR
SPEAKER jacks as shown below.
R
L
+
­
Red/Solid
(3)
Black/Stripe (#)
Solid (3)
Stripe (#)
Notes
· Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
· Do not place the rear surround speakers on top of a
TV. This may cause distortion of the colors in the
TV screen.
· Be sure to connect both left and right rear surround
speakers. Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.
3 (MHC-M500AV/M300AV only)
Connect the center surround speaker.
Connect the speaker cords from the center
surround speaker to the appropriate
CENTER SPEAKER jacks as shown below.
Insert only the stripped portion.
Solid (3)
Stripe (#)
continued
Insert only the stripped portion.
1 Connect the front speakers.
Connect the speaker cords to the SPEAKER
jacks as shown below.
R
L
+
­
Note
Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas to
prevent noise.
4 (MHC-M500AV only)
Connect the super woofer.
Connect the monaural connecting cord
extending from the super woofer to the
appropriate SUPER WOOFER jack as shown
below.
5 Connect the FM/AM antennas.
Set up the AM loop antenna, then
connect it.
FM
75
AM
AM loop antenna
Extend the
FM lead
antenna
horizontally.