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Summary of Contents for Sony MHC-V21
- Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-V21...
- Page 2 The use of optical instruments with below. Refer to them whenever you this product will increase eye hazard. call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE Model No.
- Page 3 7) Do not block any ventilation 14) Refer all servicing to qualified openings. Install in accordance service personnel. Servicing is with the manufacturer’s required when the apparatus has instructions. been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is 8) Do not install near any heat damaged, liquid has been spilled sources such as radiators,...
- Page 4 Properly shielded and grounded owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. cables and connectors must be used and any use of such marks by Sony for connection to host computers Corporation is under license. Other and/or peripherals.
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Page 5: About This Manual
• Use of the Made for Apple badge means that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to the Apple product(s) identified in the badge, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Before using the USB Controlling the system using device ........18 a smartphone or tablet Basic playback ......18 (Sony | Music Center) ... 30 Using play mode ....19 Getting frenzied parties with Viewing information on the the “Fiestable” app ....31 display ........20... - Page 7 Sound Adjustment Additional Information Adjusting the sound .... 32 Troubleshooting ....45 Selecting the Virtual Precautions ......51 Football mode ...... 32 Specifications ....... 53 Creating your own sound effect ........32 Creating a party atmosphere (DJ Effect) ......33 Other Operations Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems (Wired Party Chain...
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Page 8: Unpacking
Discs/files that cannot be played Unpacking back You cannot play back the • • This unit (MHC-V21) (1) • • following discs Remote control (1) • • • — Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) •... - Page 9 Notes on discs Files transferred by a device such • • as a computer may not be played This product is designed to play • • back in the order in which they back discs that conform to the were transferred. Compact Disc (CD) standard.
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Page 10: Websites For Compatible Devices
Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices. For customers in the United States: <https://esupport.sony.com/US/> For customers in Canada: <http://esupport.sony.com/CA/> Compatible iPhone/iPod models The compatible iPhone/iPod models are as follows. Update your iPhone/ iPod with the latest software before using with the system. -
Page 11: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls You can lock the buttons except (power) on the unit to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page 44). Unit Front * The button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system. - Page 12 (power) MEGA BASS indicator Turns on the system, or sets it to Lights up when MEGA BASS standby mode. sound effect is selected. PARTY CHAIN (page 36) (play) — Starts playback. VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob — Hold down for more than Adjusts the volume.* 2 seconds, the built-in sound Adjusts the FLANGER and...
- Page 13 Remote control FLANGER (page 33) ISOLATOR (page 33) SAMPLER (page 33) DJ OFF (page 33) (open/close) Opens or closes the disc tray. / (go backward/go forward) (page 19) TUNING +/– (page 23) S3, S4 (page 33) ...
- Page 14 OPTIONS VOL (volume) +/–* Enters or exits options menu. Adjusts the volume. MIC ECHO (page 41) Selects the menu items. VOCAL FADER (page 41) +/– (select folder) Selects a folder on a data disc or SCORE (page 42) a USB device.
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Page 15: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Unit (Rear) FM ANTENNA terminal Audio input and output jacks Find a location and an Use an audio cable (not supplied) orientation that provide good to make either connection as reception when you set up the follows: antenna. -
Page 16: Deactivating The Demonstration
AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT • • Inserting batteries L/R jacks • — Connect to the audio input jacks of an optional Insert the two supplied R03 (size equipment. AAA) batteries, matching the • — Connect to another audio polarities shown below. system to enjoy the Wired Party Chain function (page 34). -
Page 17: Listening To Tv Sound Via The System
Listening to TV sound via the system Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead). Audio cable (not supplied) AUDIO OUT To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN”. Hint You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system •... -
Page 18: Changing The Display Mode
Disc/USB Playback Changing the display mode Before using the USB device Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off. For compatible USB devices, see Each time you press the button, the “Websites for compatible devices” display mode changes as follows: (page 10). -
Page 19: Using Play Mode
For USB function: Using play mode Connect a USB device to the (USB) port. Note You can use a USB adaptor (not Playing in sequential order supplied) to connect the USB device (Normal Play) to the unit if the USB device cannot be plugged into the (USB) port. -
Page 20: Viewing Information On The Display
USB Transfer Playing repeatedly (Repeat Play) Before using the USB Press REPEAT repeatedly. device The following indicators light up on the display. “ ”: repeats all tracks or audio For compatible USB devices, see • • files on a folder/disc/USB device. “Websites for compatible devices”... - Page 21 Press / repeatedly to select Prepare the sound source. “BIT RATE”, then press Synchronized Transfer: Press / repeatedly to select If the system starts playback automatically, press twice to stop the bit rate you want, then press the playback fully. When playback is stopped, press “128 KBPS”: encoded MP3 files •...
- Page 22 Synchronized Transfer — the number of audio files or folders on the USB device reaches the limit When transferring all tracks that the system can recognize. If a folder or file that you are trying • • from an AUDIO CD to transfer already exists on the Folder name: “CDDA0001”* USB device with the same name, a...
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Page 23: Listening To The Radio
Press / repeatedly to select Tuner an audio file you want to erase, then press Listening to the radio If you want to erase all the audio files in the folder, select “ALL TRACKS”. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to “FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK ERASE” select “TUNER FM”. -
Page 24: Bluetooth Connection
BLUETOOTH Connection Presetting radio stations About the BLUETOOTH You can store up to 20 FM stations as your favorite stations. wireless technology Tune to the station you want. BLUETOOTH wireless technology is Press TUNER MENU. a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data Press / repeatedly to select communication between digital the preset number you want,... -
Page 25: Pairing This System With A Bluetooth Device
For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device. Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices register with Select “MHC-V21” on the display each other beforehand. Once a of the BLUETOOTH device. pairing operation is performed, it Perform this step within 5 minutes, does not need to be performed otherwise pairing will be canceled. -
Page 26: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device
To erase the pairing information Establish connection with the BLUETOOTH device. You can erase all pairing information by resetting the system. See Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to connect to the last connected “Resetting the system” (page 50). BLUETOOTH device. Note Perform the BLUETOOTH connection After you reset the system, it may not be... -
Page 27: Connecting This System With Multiple Bluetooth Devices (Multi-Device Connection)
You cannot establish the multi-device • • Connecting this system connection when using the Wireless Party Chain function or Speaker Add with multiple function. BLUETOOTH devices To disconnect any BLUETOOTH (Multi-device device from the multi-device connection connection) Terminate the BLUETOOTH connection from the BLUETOOTH You can connect up to three device which you want to... -
Page 28: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Note Setting the BLUETOOTH Depending on your NFC-compatible audio codecs BLUETOOTH device, you may need to turn on the NFC function in advance. For details, refer to the operating You can enable AAC, LDAC or SBC instructions of the BLUETOOTH device. codec reception from BLUETOOTH device. -
Page 29: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode
Hint Turning on or off the LDAC is an audio coding technology BLUETOOTH signal developed by Sony that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH You can connect to the system connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH... -
Page 30: (Sony | Music Center)
Music Center) Note We recommend you to use the latest • • “Sony | Music Center” is a dedicated “Sony | Music Center” version. If the “Sony | Music Center” application app for operating “Sony | Music • •... -
Page 31: Getting Frenzied Parties With The "Fiestable" App
BLUETOOTH connection and touch the “Fiestable” icon. (page 25). Note Launch “Sony | Music Center” For more details on “Sony | Music Center”, and touch the “Fiestable” icon. refer to the following URL. You can check your current ranking, http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/ bonus features and also find out how to achieve next ranking. -
Page 32: Sound Adjustment
Press SOUND FIELD repeatedly Sound Adjustment while watching a football match broadcast. Adjusting the sound “ON NARRATION”: You can enjoy an • • immersive feeling of being in a football stadium through enhanced Do this stadium cheers. Reinforce bass Press MEGA BASS “OFF NARRATION”: You can enjoy a •... -
Page 33: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)
Repeat step 3 to adjust the level To adjust the level of the of other frequency bands and sampler sound surround effect. Press OPTIONS on the remote To exit the options menu, press control. OPTIONS. Press / on the remote control To select the custom equalizer repeatedly to select “SAMPLER”, setting... -
Page 34: Other Operations
Other Operations Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems (Wired Party Chain function) You can connect multiple audio systems in a chain to create a more interesting party environment and to produce higher sound output. An activated system in the chain will be the Party Host and share the music. Other systems will become Party Guests and play the same music as that being played by the Party Host. - Page 35 The last system must be connected to the first system. • • Any system can become a Party Host. • • You can change the Party Host to another system in the chain. For details, • • see “To select a new Party Host (when all the systems are equipped with the Wired Party Chain function)”...
- Page 36 • • The Party Guest continues playing the Enjoying the Wired Party Chain music source as Party Host even when you change the function on Party Guest. However, you can adjust the volume Plug in the AC power cord and change the sound effect on Party (mains lead) and turn on all the Guest.
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Page 37: Enjoying Wireless Playback
To exit the options menu, press Setting up and enjoying the OPTIONS. Wireless Party Chain Example: Setting the MHC-V21 as the first system (Party Host) Turn on all the systems. Set the first system as the Party Host. - Page 38 Wait 30 seconds after the last Press W.PARTY CHAIN on the Party Guest is connected. unit. “CHAINING” flashes on the “P.CHAIN” will stop flashing on the display. The system enters the display of the Party Host and the Wireless Party Chain mode. BLUETOOTH device will reconnect to the Party Host.
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Page 39: Listening To Music Wirelessly With Two Systems (Speaker Add Function)
DJ Effect and Karaoke settings • • Note such as Vocal Fader and Key To use this feature, make sure “Sony | • • Control are turned off on both Music Center” app (page 30) has Party Host and Party Guests are been installed to your BLUETOOTH turned off. - Page 40 When the above settings changed • • on either system or system Set the output mode using , the other system settings are “Sony | Music Center” on your synchronized. BLUETOOTH device. When system is turned off, • •...
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Page 41: Singing Along: Karaoke
Switch to SBC codec when using the You cannot adjust the microphone • • • • volume level using the VOLUME/ Speaker Add function. For details, see DJ CONTROL knob on the unit or “Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs” VOL +/– button on the remote control. (page 28). -
Page 42: Enjoying Sound From A Guitar
Start playing the music. Press GUITAR on the unit repeatedly to select the guitar Press SCORE before singing a effect. song. “CLEAN”: original guitar sound. • • Recommended for electric guitar After singing for more than a or electro-acoustic guitar. minute, press SCORE again to “O DRIVE”: distorted sound •... -
Page 43: Using The Sleep Timer
Press LIGHT MODE repeatedly to Press OPTIONS. select the illumination mode Press / repeatedly to select you want. “VOICE GUIDANCE”, then press The illumination mode is different when Wireless Party Chain is activated. Press / to select “ON”, then press To turn off the Speaker Light The Voice Guidance is activated. -
Page 44: Deactivating The Buttons On The Unit (Child Lock)
Connect an optional equipment Setting the automatic (page 15). standby function Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select “AUDIO IN”. The system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes Start playing the connected when there is no operation or audio equipment. signal output. -
Page 45: Updating The Software
If the problem persists, consult your For customers in the United States: nearest Sony dealer. <https://esupport.sony.com/US/> For customers in Canada: Note that if the service personnel changes some parts during repair, <http://esupport.sony.com/CA/>... - Page 46 The noise generated by the • • “LOCKED” appears on the display. cooling fans of the system may be Consult your nearest Sony dealer • • heard when the system is turned or local authorized Sony service on. This is not a malfunction.
- Page 47 Remove the disc and wipe away The USB device is not formatted • • • • the moisture on the disc, then correctly. Refer to the operating leave the system turned on for instructions of the USB device on a few hours until the moisture how to format.
- Page 48 USB distorted sound. device. If this display pattern You are using an unsupported USB • • persists, contact your nearest Sony device. Check the information on dealer. the website about compatible USB Erroneous display.
- Page 49 Files cannot be played back. Connection is not possible. USB devices formatted with file The BLUETOOTH device you • • • • systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 attempted to connect does not are unsupported.* support the A2DP profile, and If you use a partitioned USB cannot be connected with the •...
- Page 50 If there is equipment that BLUETOOTH device cannot be • • generates electromagnetic connected to the system during radiation, such as a wireless LAN, Speaker Add function. other BLUETOOTH device, or a After connecting two same model • • microwave oven nearby, move systems, perform the pairing and them away.
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Page 51: Precautions
DEVICE ERROR PUSH STOP The USB device could not be You tried to perform an operation recognized or an unknown device is that can be performed only when connected. the playback is stopped. DEVICE FULL READING The memory of the USB device is The system is reading information full. - Page 52 Notes on discs • • If the system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed Before playing, wipe the disc with a • • in a very damp room, moisture may cleaning cloth from the center outward condense on the lens inside the unit, to the edge.
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Page 53: Specifications
Speaker system: when performing communication using 2-way, Bass Reflex BLUETOOTH technology. Speaker unit: Sony cannot be held liable in any way • • Tweeter L/R: 66 mm (2 5/8 in), for damages or other loss resulting cone type from information leaks during... - Page 54 MIC1: BLUETOOTH section Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance Communication system: 10 kilohms BLUETOOTH Standard version 4.2 MIC2/GUITAR: Output: Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance BLUETOOTH Standard Power 10 kilohms (When guitar mode is Class 2 turned off.) Maximum number of devices to be Sensitivity 200 mV, impedance registered: 250 kilohms (When guitar mode is 8 devices...
- Page 55 Supported audio formats Supported bit rate and sampling frequencies: MP3: 32/44.1/48 kHz, 32 kbps – 320 kbps (VBR) AAC: 44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 320 kbps (CBR/VBR) WMA: 44.1 kHz, 48 kbps – 192 kbps (CBR/VBR) WAV: 44.1/48 kHz (16 bit) General Power requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power consumption: 70 W...
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