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USER MANUAL MHCS9D SONY

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. This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product. The CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT MARKING is located on the rear exterior. The following caution label is located inside the apparatus. North American modelEuropean model To prevent fire, do not cover the ventilation of the apparatus with newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. And don’t place lighted candles on the apparatus. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus. Don’t throw a battery, dispose it as the injurious wastes.MHC-S9D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

• Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby”, “Pro Logic” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Confidential unpublished works. © 1992-1997 Dolby Laboratories. All rights reserved. ** Manufactured under license from Digital Theater Systems, Inc. US Pat. No. 5,451,942, 5,956,674, 5,974,380, 5,978,762 and other world-wide patents issued and pending. “DTS” and “DTS Digital Surround” are registered trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. © 1996, 2000 Digital Theater Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. IMPORTANT NOTICE Caution: This system is capable of holding a still video image or on-screen display image on your television screen indefinitely. If you leave the still video image or on-screen display image displayed on your TV for an extended period of time, you risk permanent damage to your television screen. Projection televisions are especially susceptible to this. The MHC-S90D consists of thefollowing components: – A/V amplifier TA-S90D – Tuner ST-S90D – DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player DVP-S90D – Cassette deck TC-S90D – Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-S90D

• Center speaker SS-CT280

• Rear speakers SS-RS280 The MHC-S9D consists of the followingcomponents: – A/V amplifier TA-S9D – Tuner ST-S9 – DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player DVP-S9 – Cassette deck TC-S9 – Speaker system

• Front speakers SS-S9

• Center speaker SS-CT270

• Rear speakers SS-RS270 About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-S90D and MHC-S9D. In this manual, the MHC-S9D is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise.MHC-S9D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Table of Contents This system can play the following discs ..

This system can play the following discs DVD VIDEOs Audio CDs VIDEO CDs Disc logo Contents Audio + Audio Audio +Video VideoThe “DVD VIDEO” logo is a trademark. Discs that this system cannot play

• CD-ROMs (PHOTO CDs included)

• All CD-Rs other than music and VCD format CD-Rs

• HD layer on SACDs Note Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs or DVD-Rs/DVD-RWscannot be played on this system depending upon theformat or the recording quality or physical conditionof the disc, or the characteristics of the recordingdevice.Furthermore, the disc will not play if it has not beencorrectly finalized. For more information, see theoperating instructions for the recording device. Region code of DVDs you can play on this system Your system has a region code printed on the back of the unit and will only play DVDs labeled with identical region code. DVDs labeled ALL will also be played on this system. If you try to play any other DVD, the message “Playback prohibited by area limitations.” will appear on the TV screen. Depending on the DVD, no region code indication may be labeled even though playing the DVD is prohibited by area restrictions. Note on playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs Some playback operations of DVDs and VIDEO CDs may be intentionally set by software producers. Since this system plays DVDs and VIDEO CDs according to the disc contents the software producers designed, some playback features may not be available. Also, refer to the instructions supplied with the DVDs or VIDEO CDs. Note on PBC (Playback Control) (VIDEO CDs) This system conforms to Ver. 1.1 and Ver. 2.0 of VIDEO CD standards. You can enjoy two kinds of playback depending on the disc type. Disc typeVIDEO CDswithout PBCfunctions(Ver. 1.1 discs)VIDEO CDswith PBCfunctions(Ver. 2.0 discs) Copyrights This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents, other intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation, and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. You canEnjoy video playback (movingpictures) as well as music.Play interactive softwareusing menu screens displayed onthe TV screen (PBC Playback), inaddition to the video playbackfunctions of Ver. 1.1 discs.Moreover, you can play high-resolution still pictures, if they areincluded on the disc.Region codeMODEL NO. DVP-S9

DISC 1–3 rd (25, 26)DISC 1–3 indicators rs DISC 1–3 Z (eject) ea (25, 26) NEXT el (26, 27)PLAY MODE wl (25, 28, 29, 46)PREV ra (26, 27)REPEAT e; (12, 30)RETURN O ej (12, 27, 39, 40)N SELECT (play) r; (25–27,41, 55, 60)X (pause) ek (26)x (stop) eh (12, 26, 27, 30, 38,45, 55, 61). (go backward) eg (26, 28, 30) > (go forward) ef (26, 28, 30) m (rewind) es (26)M (fast forward) ed (26) DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player Cassette deck CD SYNC ta (45, 46)DIRECTION tf (44, 45, 46, 55)DOLBY NR td (44–46)HI-DUB ts (45)REC PAUSE/START t; (45, 46, 55) – Deck A –N (forward play) tk (44, 55, 63)n (reverse play) tj (44, 63)x (stop) th (44)>/M (go forward/fastforward) y; (44)./m (go backward/rewind)tl (44)Z (eject) tg (44, 63)– Deck B –N (forward play) rh (44, 45, 63) n (reverse play) rj (44, 45, 63) x (stop) rk (44, 45, 55)M/> (fast forward/goforward) rf (44)m/. (rewind/go backward)rg (44)Z (eject) rl (44, 63) Main unit (continued)

AM loop antennaFront speaker(Left)Front speaker(Right)FM antennaRear speaker(Right)Rear speaker(Left)Center speakerCassette deckTuner DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player Getting Started Hooking up the system Do the following procedure 1 to qa to hook up your system using the supplied cords and accessories. Before connecting, place the system as described below. A/V amplifierMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Getting Started

3 Connect the front speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the FRONT SPEAKER jacks. 4 Connect the rear speakers. Connect the speaker cords to the REAR SPEAKER jacks. 5 Connect the center speaker. Connect the speaker cords to the CENTER SPEAKER jacks. 1 Connect the DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player and the tuner with the optical cable. Connect from the OPTICAL OUT jack on the DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player to the OPTICAL IN jack on the tuner. 1 Remove the cover of the jack. 2 Connect the optical cable. Be sure to connect the optical cable securely. Otherwise, you will not hear any sound from the DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player. 2 Connect the flat system control cables to the SYSTEM CONTROL connectors until it clicks. Connect to the same colored jack in the order indicated on the rear panel. A SYSTEM CONTROL 1 (Red) Connect from the tuner to the A/V amplifier. B SYSTEM CONTROL 2 (Blue) Connect from the tuner to the A/V amplifier. C SYSTEM CONTROL 3 (Black) Connect from the DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player to the tuner. D SYSTEM CONTROL 4 (Black) Connect from the tuner to the cassette deck. E SYSTEM CONTROL 5 (White) Connect from the cassette deck to the DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player. To disconnectInsert only the stripped portion. R L

VIDEO OUT 6 Connect the FM/AM antennas. Set up the AM loop antenna, then connect it. 7 Connect the video input jack of your TV to the VIDEO OUT jack with the video cable. When using a TV Turn on the TV and select the video input so you can view the pictures from this system. Tip For even higher quality video images, you can use an optional S-video cable to connect the S VIDEO input jack on your TV to the S VIDEO OUT jack. 8 For models with a voltage selector, set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage. 9 Connect the power cord of the DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player to the A/V amplifier. 0 Connect the power cord to a wall outlet. The demonstration appears in the display. When you press ?/1, the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends. If the supplied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the plug (only for models equipped with an adaptor). qa (Except for Pan American and European models) Set the color system according to your TV. The color system is factory set to NTSC for region code 3 models, and PAL for other region code models. Each time you perform the procedure below, the color system changes as follows: NTSC y PAL Use the buttons on the unit. 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. 2 Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 3 Press x (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player). 4 Press RETURN O and REPEAT (DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD player) simultaneously. The system turns off. 5 Press ?/1 to turn on the system. The color system is changed. VOLTAGE SELECTOR230-240V220V 120VExtend the FM leadantenna horizontally.AM loop antennaExtend the FM leadantenna horizontally.AM loop antennaJack type B FM75

A/V AmplifierTunerDVD/VIDEO CD/CDplayerCassette deck Tip You can place the components as described below. Inthis case, place the components first, then connect thecomponents.To attach the center and rearspeaker pads Attach the supplied center and rear speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and prevent them from slipping. Notes• Keep the speaker cords away from the antennas toprevent noise.• Do not place the rear speakers on top of a TV. Thismay cause color distortion in the TV screen.• Be sure to connect both left and right rear speakers.Otherwise, the sound will not be heard.• When you play a VIDEO CD recorded in thedifferent color system from the one you set to thesystem, the picture image may be distorted.• The AC OUTLET on the A/V amplifier is for thissystem’s DVD/VIDEO CD/CD player only. Do notconnect other component. Inserting two size AA (R6) batteries into the remote Operating a Sony TV You can use the following buttons on the remote to operate a Sony TV. To PressTurn the TV on or off TV ?/1.Switch the TV’s video input TV/VIDEO.Change the TV channels TV CH +/–.Adjusts the volume of the TV TV VOL +/–.speaker(s) Tip When the remote no longer operates the system,replace both batteries with new ones. Note If you do not use the remote for a long period of time,remove the batteries to avoid possible damage frombattery leakage.Notice for carrying this system Do the following to protect the DVD mechanism. 1 Turn on the system, then turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”.Make sure that all discs are removedfrom the unit. 2 While holding down EQ ON/OFF, press ?/1 until “LOCK” appears. 3 Release ?/1 first, then release EQ ON/ OFF. 4 Unplug the AC power cord.

Specifying the speaker parameters 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “SP. SET UP”. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press P or p repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. See the table on page 73 for the speaker parameters. 5 Press O or o repeatedly to select the setting you want. The setting is stored. 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to set the speaker parameters. 7 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). x Center speaker selection (CENTER)

• If you connect a center speaker, select “YES”.
• If you do not connect a center speaker, select“NO”. The sound of the center channel will beoutput from the front speakers.x Rear speaker selection (REAR)

Multi channel surround setup For the best possible surround sound, all speakers should be the same distance from the listening position (A). However, this unit lets you to place the center speaker up to 1.5 meters closer (B) and the rear speakers up to

4.5 meters closer (C) to the listening position.

The front speakers can be placed from 1.0 to

12.0 meters from the listening position (A).

You can place the rear speakers either behind you or to the side, depending on the shape of your room (etc.). When placing rear speakers to your side When placing rear speakers behind you Note Do not place the center speaker farther away from thelistening position than the front speakers. 45° 90° 20° A A

x Rear speaker position (R.PL.)* This parameter lets you specify the location of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.

• Select “SIDE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.

• Select “MIDDLE” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B.

• Select “BEHIND” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section C. This setting only effects the surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields (“VIRTUAL” indicator in the display lights up). The bass frequencies are effectively reproduced from the speakers. x Rear speaker height (R.HGT.)* This parameter lets you specify the height of your rear speakers for proper implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. Refer to the illustration below.

• Select “LOW” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section A.

• Select “HIGH” if the location of your rear speakers corresponds to section B. This setting only effects the surround modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields (“VIRTUAL” indicator in the display lights up).

• These parameters are not available when “Rear speaker selection (REAR)” is set to “NO”. Tip The rear speaker position parameter is designed specifically for implementation of the Digital Cinema Sound modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields. With the Digital Cinema Sound modes, speaker position is not as critical as other modes. All of the modes in the “VIRTUAL” sound fields were designed under the premise that the rear speaker would be located behind the listening position, but presentation remains fairly consistent even with the rear speakers positioned at a rather wide angle. However, if the speakers are pointing toward the listener from the immediate left and right of the listening position, the “VIRTUAL” sound fields will not be effective unless the rear speaker position parameter is set to “SIDE”. Nevertheless, each listening environment has many variables, like wall reflections, and you may obtain better results using “BEHIND” or “MIDDLE” if your speakers are located high above the listening position, even if they are to the immediate left and right. Therefore, although it may result in a setting contrary to the “Rear speaker position” explanation, we recommend that you playback multi channel surround encoded software and listen to the effect each setting has on your listening environment. Choose the setting that provides a good sense of spaciousness and that best succeeds in forming a cohesive space between the surround sound from the rear speakers and the sound of the front speakers. If you are not sure which sounds best, select “BEHIND” and then use the speaker distance parameter and speaker level adjustments to obtain proper balance. x Subwoofer selection (SUB W.)

• In order to take full advantage of the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry, we recommend setting the subwoofer’s cut off frequency as high as possible. 60°90°20°

Multi channel surround setup (continued) x Front speaker distance (F.DIST.) Set the distance from your listening position to the front (left or right) speaker (A on page 14). x Center speaker distance (C.DIST.) Set the distance from your listening position to the center speaker (B on page 14). x Rear speaker distance (R.DIST.) Set the distance from your listening position to the rear (left or right) speaker (C on page 14). Tip This unit allows you to input the speaker position interms of distance. However, it is not possible to setthe center speaker further than the front speakers.Also, the center speaker cannot be set more that1.5 meters closer than the front speakers.Likewise, the rear speakers can not be set fartheraway from the listening position than the frontspeakers. And they can be no more than 4.5 meterscloser.This is because incorrect speaker placement is notconducive to the enjoyment of surround sound.Please note that, setting the speaker distance closerthan the actual location of the speakers will cause adelay in the output of the sound from that speaker. Inother words, the speaker will sound like it is fartheraway.For example, setting the center speaker distance1–2 m closer than the actual speaker position willcreate a fairly realistic sensation of being “inside” thescreen. If you cannot obtain a satisfactory surroundeffect because the rear speakers are too close, settingthe rear speaker distance closer (shorter) than theactual distance will create a larger soundstage.Adjusting these parameter while listening to thesound often results in much better surround sound.Give it a try! To reset the speaker settings 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “RESET MENU”. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press P or p repeatedly to select “SP. SET. RESET”. 5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). All the speaker settings are reset to the factory settings. To cancel Press SET UP. Adjusting the speaker volume 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “TEST TONE”. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select “ON”. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 5 Adjust the LEVEL parameters so that the volume of the test tone from eachspeaker sounds the same when you arein your main listening position (seepage 51). 6 To turn off the test tone, repeat steps 1 to 3 and press O or o repeatedly toselect “OFF”.Notes• The adjustments are shown in the display duringadjustment.• Although these adjustments can be made via thefront panel, we recommend you follow theprocedure described above and adjust the speakerlevels from your listening position using SET UPbutton on the remote.• If you press SET UP while adjusting parametersusing OSD, the OSD turns off.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Getting Started

Setting the time 1 Turn on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote). When you set the time for the first time, proceed to step 5. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select “CLOCK SET”. 4 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 5 Press O or o repeatedly to set the hour. 6 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 7 Press O or o repeatedly to set the minutes. 8 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). Tip If you have made a mistake or want to change thetime, start over from step 2. Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnectthe power cord or if a power failure occurs. Saving the power in standby mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly when thepower is off. Each time you press the button, the system switches cyclically as follows: Demonstration t Clock display t Power Saving Mode To cancel the Power Saving Mode Press DISPLAY once to show the demonstration, twice to show the clock display. Tips

• ?/1 indicator lights up even in the Power SavingMode.• The timer functions during the Power Saving Mode. Note During the Power Saving Mode, the followingfunctions do not work:– Setting the time.– Changing the AM tuning interval (European andMiddle Eastern models do not have this function).– One Touch Play function.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

5 Press o or O repeatedly to select the setup item from the displayed list, thenpress ENTER. The selected setup item appears. Example: “SCREEN SETUP” 6 Press o or O repeatedly to select an item, then press ENTER. The options for the selected item appear. Example: “TV TYPE” 7 Press o or O repeatedly to select a setting, then press ENTER. The setting is selected and the setup is completed. Example: “4:3 PAN SCAN” Setting Up for DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Using the Setup Display By using the Setup Display, you can make various adjustments to items such as picture and sound. You can also set a language for the subtitles and the Setup Display, among other things. For details on each Setup Display item, see pages 18–24. For an overall list of Setup Display items, see page 71. The North American model is the model used for OSD (on-screen display) illustration purposes in this section. Use the remote for the operation. 1 Press FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 2 When the playback is stopped, press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. If you press DVD SET UP, you can go to step 4 directly. 3 Press o or O repeatedly to select “SETUP”, then press ENTER. The options for “SETUP” appear. 4 Press o or O repeatedly to select “CUSTOM”, then press ENTER. The Setup Display appears. Selected itemSetupitemsOptionsSelected settingSCREEN SETUPTV TYPE:SCREEN SAVER:BACKGROUND: 16:9

To turn off the Setup Display Press DVD SET UP or DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Setup Display is turned off. Tip If you select “RESET” in step 4, you can reset all of the “SETUP” settings on pages 18–24 (except for PARENTAL CONTROL) to the default settings.After you select “RESET” and press ENTER, select“YES” to reset the settings (it takes a few seconds tocomplete), or select “NO” and press ENTER to returnto the Control Menu. Do not press ?/1 whenresetting the system. Setting the display or sound track language — LANGUAGE SETUP “LANGUAGE SETUP” allows you to set various languages for the on-screen display or sound track. x OSD (On-Screen Display) Switches the display language on the screen. Select the language from the displayed list. x DVD MENU (DVD only) Select the language for the DVD menu.* x AUDIO (DVD only) Switches the language of the sound track. Select the language from the displayed list.* When you select “ORIGINAL”, the language given priority in the disc is selected. x SUBTITLE (DVD only) Switches the language of the subtitle. Select the language from the displayed list.* When you select “AUDIO FOLLOW”, the language for the subtitles changes according to the language you selected for the sound track.

• If you select “OTHERS t” in “DVD MENU”, “AUDIO”, or “SUBTITLE”, select and enter the language code from the list using the numericbuttons (page 69). After you selected, the languagecode (4 digits) is displayed the next time you select“OTHERS t”. Note When you select a language that is not recorded onthe DVD, one of the recorded languages will beautomatically selected (except for “OSD”). Select “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display. LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: DVD MENU:AUDIO:SUBTITLE:ENGLISHENGLISHORIGINALENGLISHMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Settings for the display — SCREEN SETUP Select settings according to the connected TV. x TV TYPE (DVD only) Select the aspect ratio of the connected TV.

• 16:9: Select this when you connect a wide- screen TV or a TV with a wide mode function.

• 4:3 LETTER BOX: Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays a wide picture with bands displayed on the upper and lower portions of the screen.

• 4:3 PAN SCAN: Select this when you connect a 4:3 screen TV. This setting displays the wide picture on the entire screen and cuts off the portions that do not fit. Note Depending on the DVD, “4:3 LETTER BOX” may beselected automatically instead of “4:3 PAN SCAN”or vice versa. x SCREEN SAVER Turn on and off the screen saver. If you turn on the screen saver, the screen saver image appears when you leave the player in pause or stop mode for 15 minutes or when you play a CD for more than 15 minutes. The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting). Press SELECT DVD N to turn off the screen saver.

• ON: Turns on the screen saver.

• OFF: Turns off the screen saver. x BACKGROUND Select the background color or picture on the TV screen when the playback is stopped or while playing a CD.

• JACKET PICTURE: The jacket picture (still picture) appears in the background, but only when the jacket picture is already recorded on the disc (CD-EXTRA, etc). If the disc does not contain a jacket picture, the “GRAPHICS” picture appears.

• GRAPHICS: The preset picture stored in the system appears in the background.

• BLUE: The background color is blue.

Custom settings — CUSTOM SETUP x COLOR SYSTEM (Except for PanAmerican and European models) Select the color system when you play a VIDEO CD.

• AUTO: Outputs the video signal in the systemof the disc, either PAL or NTSC. If your TVuses a DUAL system, select AUTO.• PAL: Changes the video signal of an NTSCdisc and outputs it in the PAL system.• NTSC: Changes the video signal of a PAL discand outputs it in the NTSC system.Notes• You cannot change the color system of the discitself.• Except for Pan American and European models,you can change the color system of this unitaccording to the connected TV. See page 12.x PAUSE MODE (DVD only) Select the picture in pause mode.
• AUTO: A picture including subjects that movedynamically is output with no jitter. Normallyselect this position.• FRAME: A picture including subjects that donot move dynamically is output in highresolution.x PARENTAL CONTROL t (DVD only) Set a password and playback limitation level for DVDs with playback limitation for children. For details, see “Limiting playback by children (Parental Control)” on page 39. x TRACK SELECTION (DVD only) Gives the priority to the sound track which contains the highest number of channels when you play a DVD on which multiple audio formats (PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital format) are recorded.
• OFF: No priority given.• AUTO: Priority given.Notes
• When you set to “AUTO”, the language setting may change. The “TRACK SELECTION” setting hashigher priority than the “AUDIO” setting in“LANGUAGE SETUP” (page 19).• If PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and Dolby Digitalsound tracks have the same number of channels, thesystem selects PCM, DTS, MPEG audio, and DolbyDigital sound tracks in this order.• Depending on the DVD, the audio channel withpriority may be predetermined. In this case, youcannot give priority to the DTS, MPEG audio, or Dolby Digital audio format by selecting “AUTO”. Select “CUSTOM SETUP” in the Setup Display. CUSTOM SETUPPAUSE MODE:PARENTAL CONTROLTRACK SELECTION: OFF

Notes• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for amoment.• Depending on the settings of other speakers, thesubwoofer may output excessive sound.Specifying the rear speaker positionand height If you select anything other than “NONE” in “REAR”, specify the position and height of the rear speakers. Rear speaker position• SIDE: Select this if the location of your rearspeakers corresponds to section A.• MIDDLE: Select this if the location of yourrear speakers corresponds to section B.• BEHIND: Select this if the location of your rearspeakers corresponds to section C.Rear speaker height• LOW: Select this if the location of your rearspeakers corresponds to section A.• HIGH: Select this if the location of your rearspeakers corresponds to section B. Speaker settings — SPEAKER SETUP Set up your speaker system for playback of 5.1CH DVDs. To return to the default setting Select the item, then press CLEAR. x SIZE When you do not connect center, rear speakers or sub woofer, or move the rear speakers, set the parameters for CENTER, REAR and SUBWOOFER. Since the front speaker setting is fixed, you cannot change them. FRONT• YESCENTER• YES: Normally select this.• NONE: Select this when a center speaker is notused. REAR

x BALANCE You can vary the balance of the left and right speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default settings are in parentheses.

• FRONT (0): Adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers. (You can adjust from center in 6 steps to left or right.)

• REAR (0): Adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers. (You can adjust from center in 6 steps to left or right.) x LEVEL You can vary the level of each speakers as follows. Be sure to set “TEST TONE” to “ON” for easy adjustment. The default settings are in parentheses.

• CENTER (0 dB): Adjust the level of the center speaker (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).

• REAR (0 dB): Adjust the level of the rear speakers (–6 dB to +6 dB, 1 dB steps).

• SUBWOOFER (10 dB): Adjust the level of the subwoofer (–10 dB to +10 dB, 1 dB steps). x TEST TONE The speakers will emit a test tone to adjust “BALANCE” and “LEVEL”.

• OFF: The test tone is not emitted from the speakers.

• ON: The test tone is emitted from each speaker in sequence while adjusting balance or level. When you select one of the “SPEAKER SETUP” items, the test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously. To adjust the volume of all the speakers at once Turn VOLUME (or press VOL +/– on the remote). x DISTANCE The default distance settings for the speakers in relation to the listening position is shown below. Be sure to change the value in the Setup Display when you move the speakers.

• FRONT : Front speaker distance from the listening position can be set in 0.1 meter steps from 1.0 to 12.0 meters.

• CENTER: Center speaker distance can be moved up to 1.5 meters forward closer to the listening position, in 0.1 meter increments.

• REAR: Rear speaker distance can be moved up to 4.5 meters forward closer to the listening position, in 0.1 meter increments. Notes
• When you select an item, the sound cuts off for a moment.

• If each of the front or rear speakers is not placed at an equal distance from your listening position, set the distance of the closest speaker.

• Do not place the rear speakers farther away from your listening position than the front speakers. continued 2.4m 2.4m 2.4m 1.5m 1.5mMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Adjusting the speaker volume and level 1 When the playback is stopped, press DVD SET UP, then select “SPEAKERSETUP”. 2 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “ON”. You will hear the test tone from each speaker in sequence. 3 From your listening position, select “BALANCE” or “LEVEL”, then press p or P repeatedly to adjust the value of “BALANCE”, or press o or O repeatedly to adjust the value of “LEVEL”. The test tone is emitted from both left and right speakers simultaneously. 4 Select “TEST TONE” and set “TEST TONE” to “OFF” to turn off the test tone.Notes• When you adjust the speaker settings, the soundcuts off for a moment.• If you adjust these parameters using OSD whileadjusting the speaker parameters using SETUPmenu, the display on the unit turns off. Speaker settings (continued)MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD

Playing discs Loading a disc 1 Press one of the DISC 1–3 Z buttons. The disc tray slides out. 2 Place a DVD/VIDEO CD/CD with the label side up on the disc tray.To insert additional discs, press Z of theother numbers to open the disc tray. 3 Press the same button to close the disc tray. Playing a disc — Normal Play/Shuffle Play/ Slow-motion Play/Freeze Frame You can play up to three discs (DVD, VIDEOCD, CD) in a row. Depending on the DVD orVIDEO CD, some operations may be differentor restricted. Refer to the operating instructionssupplied with the disc.When playing a DVD:

When you play aDVD/VIDEO CD/CD single, place iton the inner circleof the tray.TitlenumberPlaying timeDisc traynumberWhen playing a VIDEO CD or CD: 1 Turn on your TV and select the video input.Refer to the operating instructions suppliedwith your TV if you need help. 2 Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 3 When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until the mode youwant appears in the display.Select ALL DISCS 1 DISC ALL DISCS SHUFFLE 1 DISC SHUFFLE PROGRAM 4 Press N SELECT (or SELECT DVD N on the remote). Tips

• You cannot change the play mode during playback.

• You can change the play mode between 1 DISC and ALL DISCS using the on-screen display as follows: 1 When playback is stopped, press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O/o to select “ONE/ALL DISCS”, then press ENTER. 3 Press O/o to select either “ONE DISC” or “ALL DISCS”, then press ENTER. To play All discs in the disc tray continuously. The disc you have selected in the original order. The tracks on all discs in random order. The tracks on the disc you have selected in random order. The tracks on all discs in the order you want them to be played (see “Creating your own program” on page 28). TracknumberPlaying timeDisc traynumberChapternumber

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Stop playback Pause playback Select a track or chapter Find a point in a track title or chapter (Lock Search function) Change the playback speed

(Slow-motion play) Playing the disc frame by frame changing the playback speed

(Freeze Frame) Select a disc when playback is stopped Switch to DVD function from another source Remove the disc

There may be some disturbance in the video image.

DVD and VIDEO CD only.

SLOW t and STEP c are not available during playback of VIDEO CDs. Notes

• Depending on the DVD or VIDEO CD, some operations may be prohibited.

• VIDEO CDs cannot be viewed slowly or frame by frame in the reverse direction.

• Under the following circumstances, the sound field is automatically set to “2CH STEREO”. – When recording. – When TAPE B is in REC PAUSE mode. – When recording using TAPE B.

• When using headphones, the sound from headphones is 2 channel.

• Switch the sound field to “2CH STEREO” when making an analog recording using a component connected to the MD OUT jacks on this unit. There is no audio output from the MD OUT jacks in the multi channel mode.

• Depending on the DVD, digital recording may not be done. In this case, perform analog recording. Turn FILE SELECT to select “2CH STEREO” when making an analog recording.

• Set the sound to “STEREO” using the AUDIO button when you play DTS sound tracks on a CD (page 34). Do this Press x (DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD). The playback stops at the point x is pressed (Resume Play). Press x again to cancel the Resume Play (see page 30). Press X

Press again to resume playback. During playback or pause, press > (or NEXT) (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD) to go forward or . (or PREV) (DVD/VIDEO CD/ CD) to go backward. Press M or m (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD) during playback. Each time you press the button, the speed changes as follows: 1 (slow) y 2 (faster than 1) Press N SELECT to stop searching at the desired point. During playback, press SLOW t or T

on the remote. Each time you press the button, the speed switches between two slowed playback speeds. To return to normal playback, press N SELECT. During playback, press STEP c or C

on the remote. Each time you press the button, playback is advanced a single frame in the desired direction. To return to normal playback, press N SELECT. Press one of the DISC 1–3 buttons (or D.SKIP on the remote). Press one of the DISC 1–3 buttons (Automatic Source Selection). Press one of the DISC 1–3 Z buttons. Playing a disc (continued)MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GBDVD/VIDEO CD/CD

Playing DVDs using the menu Some discs have a “title menu” or a “DVD menu”. On some DVDs, this may simply be called a “menu” or “title”. Using the title menu A DVD is divided into long sections of apicture or a music feature called “titles”. Whenyou play a DVD which contains several titles,you can select the title you want using the titlemenu. 1 Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 2 Press TITLE. The title menu appears on the TV screen.The contents of the menu vary from disc todisc. 3 Press O/o/P/p or the numeric buttons to select the title you want to play. 4 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The playback starts from the selected title. Using the DVD menu Some DVDs allow you to select the disccontents using a menu. When you play theseDVDs, you can select items such as thelanguage for the subtitles and the language forthe sound using the DVD menu. 1 Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 2 Press DVD MENU. The DVD menu appears on the TV screen.The contents of the menu vary from disc todisc. 3 Press O/o/P/p or the numeric buttons to select the item you want to change. 4 To change other items, repeat step 3. 5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). Playing VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0) — PBC Play You can use menus on your TV screen to enjoythe disc’s interactive software. The menuformat and structure may differ depending oneach disc. 1 Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 2 Press N SELECT (or SELECT DVD N on the remote) to start playing a VIDEOCD with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0).The VIDEO CD and PBC indicators lightand a PBC menu appears on your TV.The PBC indicator lights during PBCplayback of a PBC compatible VIDEO CD(Ver. 2.0). 3 Press O/o repeatedly to select a number from the menu, then pressENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Continue playback according to the instructions on the menus to enjoyinteractive playback.

Creating your own program — Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps from all the discs in the order you want them to be played. 1 Turn FUNCTION (or press FUNCTION on the remote) to select “DVD”. 2 When the playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in the front paneldisplay. The Program Display appears on the screen. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote), then press O or o repeatedly to select the disc. 4 Press p. The cursor moves to the title or track (in this case, “01”).

• “?” appears when the system has not loaded the disc information in the memory. Cancel playbackwith PBC functions(Ver. 2.0)Select a menunumber using theremote Note Depending on the VIDEO CD, “Press ENTER” in step 3 may appear as “Press SELECT” in theoperating instructions supplied with the disc.Disc type*Chapters recordedon the discPROGRAM – – – –ALL CLEAR

5 Select the title, chapter, or track you want to program. x When programming a DVD For example, select chapter “03” of title “02”. Press O/o or the numeric buttons to select “02” under “T”, then press ENTER. Next, press O/o or the numeric buttons to select “03” under “C”, then press ENTER. x When programming a VIDEO CD or

For example, select track “02”. Press O/o or the numeric buttons to select “02” under “T”, then press ENTER. 6 To program other discs, titles, chapters, or tracks, repeat steps 3 to 5. 7 Press N SELECT (or SELECT DVD N on the remote) to start Program Play. Program Play starts.

Return to normalplaybackTurn off the ProgramDisplayChange the programCancel theprogrammed order Tip The program you made remains in the system’smemory even after it has been played back. Press NSELECT (or SELECT DVD N on the remote) toplay the same program again.Notes• The program is canceled when you change thefunction to TUNER or turn the system off.• You may not be able to do Program Play dependingon the DVD.• You cannot make a program while playing a disc.• When you switch the play mode to “PROGRAM” while “REPEAT 1” is selected, “REPEAT 1” is automatically canceled.PROGRAM

Selected title and chapterSelected trackDo thisPress CLEAR during playback.Press PLAY MODE when theplayback is stopped.To change the disc, select thestep number you want tochange using O/o after step 2or 5, then press ENTER.To change the title, chapter, ortrack, select the one you wantin step 5.To cancel all the titles,chapters, or tracks in theprogramed order, press O, andselect “ALL CLEAR” in step3. To cancel a step, select thestep using O/o in step 3, thenpress CLEAR.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Resuming playback from the point you stopped the disc — Resume Play This system memorizes the point where you stopped the disc so you can resume from that point. 1 While playing a disc, press x (DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD) to stop playback. “RESUME” appears in the display. If “RESUME” does not appear, Resume Play is not available. 2 Press N SELECT (or SELECT DVD N on the remote). The player starts playback from the point you stopped the disc in step 1. To view from the beginning of the disc When “RESUME” appears in the display, press x (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD), then press N SELECT (or SELECT DVD N on the remote). Notes• Depending on where you stopped the disc, thesystem may resume playback from a different point.• Resume play is canceled when: – you press numeric buttons, x, ./> (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD), or D.SKIPon the remote.– you remove the disc. – you unplug the unit’s AC power cord. Playing repeatedly — Repeat Play You can play all the titles/tracks or a single title/chapter/track on a disc. In Shuffle or Program Play mode, the system repeats the titles or tracks in the shuffled or programmed order. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O or o repeatedly to select “REPEAT”, then press ENTER. If you do not select “OFF,” the “REPEAT” indicator lights in green. 3 Select the Repeat Play setting. x When playing a DVD and whenProgram Play is set to OFF• OFF: does not play repeatedly.• DISC: repeats all the titles (except for ALLDISCS SHUFFLE).• TITLE: repeats the current title on a disc.*• CHAPTER: repeats the current chapter(except for ALL DISCS SHUFFLE).x When playing a VIDEO CD/CD andwhen Program Play is set to OFF• OFF: does not play repeatedly.• DISC: repeats all the tracks on a disc(except for ALL DISCS SHUFFLE).• TRACK: repeats the current track.*x When Program Play is set to ON• OFF: does not play repeatedly.• ON: repeats Program Play.* When ALL DISCS SHUFFLE is selected, you canselect the Repeat Play of TITLE or TRACK only.To cancel Repeat Play Press CLEAR.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Tip You can quickly change the “REPEAT” setting bypressing REPEAT.Notes• You cannot perform Repeat Play during PBCplayback of VIDEO CDs (page 27).• You may not be able to perform Repeat Playdepending on the DVD.• If you select DISC repeat (with or without ProgramPlay), the program is repeated up to 5 times.Viewing information about the disc Checking the playing time and remaining time You can check the remaining time of the current track or that of the disc. When a DVD/CD TEXT disc is loaded, you can check the information stored on the disc, such as the titles. When the system detects DVD/CD TEXT discs, the “DVD TEXT” (or “CD TEXT”) indication appears in the display. Using the front panel display Press DISPLAY. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: During normal playback When playing a DVD: Playing time and number of the current title t Remaining time of the current title t Playing time and number of the current chapter t Remaining time of the current chapter t Text*

t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD: Playing time and current track number t Remaining time of the current track t Playing time of the disc t Remaining time of the disc t Text*

t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status VIDEO CDs with PBC functions (Ver. 2.0): Playing time of the current scene*

When the playback is stopped DVDs: Total number of titles*

t Title name of the disc*

t Clock display (for 8 seconds) t Effect status VIDEO CDs or CDs: Total number of tracks and the total playing time*

t Title name of the disc*

With DVD/CD TEXT discs only (certain characterscannot be displayed). Depending on the disc, DVD/CD text does not appear and “NO TEXT” appears.

May not appear with still images, etc.

When the playback is stopped and “RESUME”appears on the front panel display, the point whereplayback was stopped is displayed. Using the on-screen display 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press DISPLAY repeatedly to change the time information. The display and the kinds of time that you can change depend on the disc you are playing. x When playing a DVD

Playing time of the current title

Remaining time of the current title

Playing time of the current chapter

Remaining time of the current chapter x When playing a VIDEO CD (with PBC functions)

Playing time of the current scene x When playing a VIDEO CD (without PBC functions) or CD

Playing time of the current track

Remaining time of the current track

Playing time of the current disc

Remaining time of the current disc To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Checking the text information of the disc Press DISPLAY repeatedly while playing a DVD or a TEXT-CD. The “TIME/TEXT” information is displayed at the top of the screen. When the elapsed time of the chapter, or track is displayed, text information is displayed at the bottom of the screen. Notes• Only DVD/CD TEXT in English is displayed.• When there is no text recorded on the disc, “NOTEXT” is displayed.• If DISPLAY is not pressed for 2 seconds, thedisplay disappears.Time informationDisc type

Checking the playback information — ADVANCED (DVD only)You can check information such as the bit rateor the disc layer that is being played.While playing a disc, an approximate bit rate ofthe playback picture is always displayed asMbps (Mega bit per second) and the audio asKbps (Kilo bit per second). 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O or o repeatedly to select “ADVANCED”, then press ENTER.The options for “ADVANCED” appear. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select the item.For each item, see “Displays of each item”.• BIT RATE: Displays the bit rate.• LAYER: Displays the layer and thepick-up point. 4 Press ENTER. To close the “ADVANCED” displaySelect “OFF” in step 3.To turn off the Control MenuPress DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until theControl Menu is turned off. Displays of each item By pressing DVD DISPLAY repeatedly, you can display either “BIT RATE” or “LAYER”, whichever was selected in “ADVANCED”.BIT RATEWhen playing MPEG audio sound tracks:Bit rate refers to the amount of video/audiodata per second in a disc. The higher the bitrate, the larger the amount of data. When thebit rate level is high, there is a large amount ofdata. However, this does not always mean thatyou can get higher quality pictures or sounds.LAYERThis item indicates the approximate pointwhere the disc is playing. When the DVD hasdual layers, the system indicates which layer is being read (“Layer 0” or “Layer 1”). For details on the layers, see page 67 (DVD).AudioVideoAppears when the DVDhas dual layers BIT RATE

Changing the sound If a DVD is recorded with multilingual tracks, you can select the language you want while playing the DVD. If the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats (PCM, Dolby Digital, MPEG audio, or DTS), you can select the audio format you want while playing the DVD. With stereo CDs or VIDEO CDs, you can select the sound from the right or left channel and listen to the sound of the selected channel through both the right and left speakers. (In this case, the sound loses its stereo effect.) For example, when playing a disc containing a song with the vocals on the right channel and the instruments on the left channel, you can select the left channel and hear only the instruments from both speakers. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O or o repeatedly to select “AUDIO”, then press ENTER. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select the audio signal you want.x When playing a DVD Depending on the DVD, the choice of the language varies. When 4 digits are displayed, they represent the language code (see the language code list on page 69). When the same language is displayed two or more, the DVD is recorded in multiple audio formats. x When playing a VIDEO CD or CD

• STEREO: The standard stereo sound.

• 1/L: The sound of the left channel (monaural).

• 2/R: The sound of the right channel (monaural). 4 Press ENTER. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Tip You can select “AUDIO” directly by pressingAUDIO on the remote. Each time you press thebutton, the item changes.Notes• For discs not in multiple audio format, you cannotchange the sound.• During DVD playback, the sound may changeautomatically.• If you press DVD DISPLAY while adjustingparameters using botttons on the unit, the display ofthe front panel turns off. Displaying the audio information of the disc (DVD only) When you select “AUDIO”, the channels being played are displayed on the screen. For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a DVD. Depending on the DVD, the number of the recorded channels may differ.

• “PCM”, “MPEG”, “DTS”, or “DOLBY DIGITAL” is displayed. For “DOLBY DIGITAL”, the channels in the playing track are displayed numerically as follows:For Dolby Digital 5.1 ch:Current audio format*Current playing program format**Rear component 2Front component 2 +Center component 1LFE (Low FrequencyEffect) component 1Sound adjustmentDVD 1: ENGLISH

** The letters in the program format display mean thefollowing sound component:L: Front (left)R: Front (right)C: CenterLS: Rear (left)RS: Rear (right)S: Rear (monaural): The rear component of theDolby Surround processed signal or theDolby Digital signal.LFE: LFE (Low Frequency Effect)The display examples are as follows:• PCM (stereo)• Dolby Surround• Dolby Digital 5.1chWhen an LFE signal component is output,“LFE” is enclosed in a solid line. When an LFE signal component is not output, “LFE” is enclosed in a broken line. PCM 48kHz 24bit PROGRAM FORMAT DOLBY SURROUND DOLBY DIGITAL 2/0 L RC

PROGRAM FORMAT LRC DOLBY DIGITAL 3/2.1 PROGRAM FORMAT LFE LS RS LRC DTS 3/2.1 PROGRAM FORMAT LFE LS RS

• DTS“LFE” is always enclosed in a solid lineregardless of the LFE signal component beingoutput. Note When the signal contains rear signal components suchas LS, RS, or S, the Surround effect is enhanced(page 48).MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Searching for a title/ chapter/track/index/scene You can search a DVD disc by title or chapter, and you can search a VIDEO CD or CD by track, index, or scene. As titles and tracks are assigned unique numbers on the disc, you can select the desired one by entering its number. Or, you can search for a scene using the time code (TIME SEARCH). 1 Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 2 Press DVD DISPLAY. The Control Menu appears. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select the search method.x When playing a DVD “TITLE”, “CHAPTER”, or “TIME/TEXT” Select “TIME/TEXT” for TIME SEARCH. x When playing a VIDEO CD “TRACK” or “INDEX” x When playing a VIDEO CD with PBCfunctions “SCENE” x When playing a CD “TRACK” or “INDEX” 4 Press ENTER.

The number in parentheses indicates the total number of titles, chapters, tracks, indexes, or scenes. 5 Press O or o repeatedly, or press the numeric buttons to select the title,chapter, track, index, or scene numberyou want to search.If you make a mistake Press CLEAR to cancel the number, then select another number. 6 Press ENTER. The playback starts from the selected number. To search for a scene using the time code (TIME SEARCH) (DVD only) 1 In step 3, select “TIME/TEXT”.

” (playing time of the current title) is selected. 2 Press ENTER.

” changes to “T --:--:--”. 3 Input the time code using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. For example, to find the scene at 2 hours, 10 minutes, and 20 seconds after the beginning, just enter “2:10:20”. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Note The displayed number of title, chapters, or tracks isthe same number of title, chapters, or tracks recordedon the disc.Enjoying moviesMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Changing the angles (DVD only) When playing a DVD on which various angles (multi-angles) for a scene are recorded, the “ANGLE” indicator lights in green. This means that you can change the viewing angle. For example, while playing a scene of a train in motion, you can display the view from either the front of the train, the left window of the train or from the right window without having the train’s movement interrupted. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O or o repeatedly to select “ANGLE”. The angle number appears. The number in parentheses indicates the total number of angles. 3 Press ENTER. The angle number changes to “–”. 4 Select the angle you want using the numeric buttons or O/o, then pressENTER. The angle is changed to the selected angle. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Tip You can select the angle by pressing ANGLE on theremote. Each time you press the button, the anglechanges. Note Depending on the DVD, you may not be able tochange the angles even if multi-angles are recordedon the DVD. Displaying the subtitles (DVD only) With DVDs on which multilingual subtitles are recorded, you can change the subtitle language while playing a DVD, or turn the subtitles on or off whenever you want. For example, you can select the language you want to master and turn the subtitles on for better understanding. 1 Press DVD DISPLAY during playback. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O or o repeatedly to select “SUBTITLE”, then press ENTER. The options for “SUBTITLE” appear. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select the language you want, then press ENTER. The subtitles are displayed in the selected language. To cancel the SUBTITLE setting Select “OFF” in step 3. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. Tip You can select the subtitle by pressing SUBTITLE onthe remote. Each time you press the button, thelanguage changes.Notes• When 4 digits are displayed in step 3, they indicatethe language code. Refer to the language code liston page 69 to see the language the code represents.• Depending on the DVD, you may not be able tochange the subtitles even if multilingual subtitlesare recorded on the DVD.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

PARENTAL CONTROL You can set two kinds of playback restrictionsfor the disc.• Custom Parental ControlYou can set the playback restrictions so thatthe system will not play inappropriate discs.You can set the same Custom ParentalControl password for up to 50 discs. Whenyou set the fifty-first disc, the playbackrestriction for the first disc is canceled.• Parental ControlYou can limit the playback of some DVDsaccording to a predetermined level such asthe age of the users. The limited scene is notplayed, or replaced by a different scene.The same password is used for both CustomParental Control and Parental Control. Custom Parental Control 1 Insert the disc you want to lock. If the disc is playing, press x (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD) to stop playback. 2 When the playback is stopped, press DVD DISPLAY.The Control Menu appears. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”, thenpress ENTER.The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL”display appears. 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select “ON t”, then press ENTER.x If you have not entered a passwordThe display for registering a new passwordappears.Enter a 4-digit password using the numericbuttons, then press ENTER.The display for confirming the passwordappears.x When you have already registered apasswordThe display for entering the passwordappears. 5 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then pressENTER.“Custom parental control is set.” appearsand the screen returns to the Control MenuDisplay.If you make a mistake entering yourpasswordPress P before you press ENTER and inputthe correct number.CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROLEnter a new 4-digit password, then press . ENTER

If you make a mistake Press RETURN O, then start from step 3 again. To turn off the Control Menu Press RETURN O, then press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To turn off the Custom ParentalControl function 1 In step 4, select “OFF t”, then press ENTER. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER.To change the password 1 In step 4, Press O or o repeatedly to select “PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER.The display for entering the passwordappears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. 3 Enter a new 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. 4 To confirm your password, re-enter it using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. Playing the disc for which Custom Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc for which CustomParental Control is set

The “CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The system is ready for playback. Tip If you forgot your password, enter the 6-digit number“199703” using the numeric buttons when the“CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL” display asksyou for your password, then press ENTER. Thedisplay will ask you to enter a new 4-digit password. Limiting playback by children (Parental Control) (DVD only) 1 When the playback is stopped, press DVD SET UP. The Control Menu appears. 2 Press O or o repeatedly to select “CUSTOM SETUP”, then press ENTER. The “CUSTOM SETUP” display appears. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select “PARENTAL CONTROL t”, then pressENTER.x If you have not entered a password The display for registering a new password appears. Enter a 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display for confirming the password appears. x When you have already registered apassword The display for entering the password appears. CUSTOM SETUPPAUSE MODE: AUTO TRACK SELECTION OFF PARENTAL CONTROL CUSTOM SETUP PARENTAL CONTROL Enter a new 4-digit password, then press

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The display for setting the playback limitation level and changing the password appears. 5 Press O or o repeatedly to select “STANDARD”, then press ENTER. The options for “STANDARD” appears. 6 Press O or o repeatedly to select a geographic area as the playback limitation level, then press ENTER. The area is selected. When you select “OTHERS t”, select and enter the standard code in the table on page 41 using the numeric buttons. 7 Press ENTER. The options for “LEVEL” appears. 8 Press O or o repeatedly to select the level you want, then press ENTER. The Parental Control setting is completed. The lower the value, the more strict the limitation. If you make a mistake Press RETURN O to go back to the previous screen. To turn off the Control Menu Press DVD DISPLAY repeatedly until the Control Menu is turned off. To turn off the Parental Control function and play the DVD after entering your password Set “LEVEL” to “OFF” in step 8. To change the password 1 In step 5, press o to select “CHANGE PASSWORD t”, then press ENTER. The display for entering the password appears. 2 Follow step 3 to enter a new password. CUSTOM SETUPPARENTAL CONTROLLEVEL: OFF

Standard CodenumberArgentina 2044Australia 2047Austria 2046Belgium 2057Brazil 2070Canada 2079Chile 2090China 2092Denmark 2115Finland 2165France 2174Germany 2109Hong Kong 2219India 2248Indonesia 2238Italy 2254Japan 2276Standard CodenumberKorea 2304Malaysia 2363Mexico 2362Netherlands 2376New Zealand 2390Norway 2379Pakistan 2427Philippines 2424Portugal 2436Russia 2489Singapore 2501Spain 2149Sweden 2499Switzerland 2086Taiwan 2543Thailand 2528United Kingdom Area code Playing the disc for which Parental Control is set 1 Insert the disc and press N SELECT. The “PARENTAL CONTROL” display appears. 2 Enter your 4-digit password using the numeric buttons, then press ENTER. The playback starts. Tip If you forgot your password, remove the disc andrepeat steps 1 to 5 of “Limiting playback bychildren”. When you are asked to enter yourpassword, enter “199703” using the numeric buttons,then press ENTER. The display will ask you to entera new 4-digit password. After you enter a new 4-digitpassword in step 3, replace the disc in the system andpress SELECT. When the “PARENTALCONTROL” display appears, enter your newpassword.Notes• When you play DVDs which do not have theParental Control function, playback cannot belimited on this system.• Depending on the DVD, you may be asked tochange the parental control level while playing thedisc. In this case, enter your password, then changethe level. If the Resume Play mode is canceled, thelevel returns to the original level.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Presetting radio stations You can preset 20 stations for FM and 10 stations for AM. 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM. 2 Press and hold TUNING + or – until “AUTO” appears in the display. Scanning stops when the system tunes in a station. “TUNED” and “STEREO” (for a stereo program) appear. 3 Press TUNER MEMORY. A preset number appears in the display. The stations are stored from preset number 1. 4 Press ENTER (Tuner or remote). The station is stored. 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations.To tune in a station with a weaksignal Press TUNING + or – repeatedly to tune in the station manually. To set another station to an existingpreset number Start over from step 1. After step 3, press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the preset number where you want to store a new station, then proceed to step 4. Tip The preset stations are retained for half a day even ifyou unplug the power cord or if a power failureoccurs. MHz To change the AM tuning interval(Except for European and SaudiArabian models) The AM tuning interval is factory set to 9 kHz (10 kHz in some areas). To change the AM tuning interval, tune in any AM station first, then turn off the power. While holding down ENTER (Tuner), turn the power back on. Release ?/1 first, then release ENTER (Tuner). Press ?/1 again. The AM tuning interval is changed. When you change the interval, AM preset stations will be erased. To reset the interval, repeat the same procedure. Listening to the radio — Preset Tuning Preset radio stations in the tuner’s memory first (see “Presetting radio stations”). 1 Press TUNER/BAND repeatedly to select the band you want. 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to tune in the preset station you want.To Do thisTurn off the radio Press ?/1.To listen to non-preset radio stations In step 2, press TUNING + or – repeatedly (Manual Tuning) or press and hold TUNING + or – (Automatic Tuning). Notes• When the TUNER function is selected, the OSDdoes not appear on the screen.• When DVD is selected as the current function andTUNER/BAND is pressed to select the TUNERfunction, some time may be necessary before thefunction can be switched.• When you change the function from DVD toTUNER, “WAIT” may flash on the front paneldisplay. While this flashes, there is no audio output. Tuner Preset number MHz Preset number FrequencyMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Tuner

• When an FM program is noisy, press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO” appears in the display.There will be no stereo effect, but the reception willimprove.• To improve broadcast reception, reorient theantennas. Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcastingservice that allows radio stations to sendadditional information along with the regularprogram signal. This tuner offers convenientRDS features like station name display andlocation of stations by program type. RDS isavailable only for FM stations. Note RDS may not work properly if the station you aretuned to is not transmitting the RDS signal properlyor if the signal is weak. Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from the FM band.When you tune in a station that provides RDSservices, the station name appears in thedisplay.To check the RDS informationPress DISPLAY.Each time you press the button, the displaychanges cyclically as follows: Station name* t Frequency t Program type* t Clock display t Effect status
• If the RDS broadcast is not received, the stationname and program type may not appear in thedisplay. Locating a station by program type (PTY) You can locate a station you want by selectinga program type. The tuner tunes in the type ofprograms currently being broadcast from theRDS stations stored in the tuner’s presetmemory.The types of programs include NEWS,AFFAIRS (current news), INFORMATION,SPORT, EDUCATION (education programs),DRAMA, CULTURE, SCIENCE, VARIED(interviews, games and comedy), POP, ROCK,EASY MUSIC, L.CLASSICAL,S.CLASSICAL, OTHER MUSIC, WEATHER,FINANCE, CHILDREN, SOCIAL,RELIGION, PHONE IN, TRAVEL, LEISURE,JAZZ, COUNTRY (country music), NATION(nation’s popular music), OLDIES, FOLK,DOCUMENTARY (investigative features),ALARM TEST (test signal for emergencybroadcast), ALARM-ALARM (emergencybroadcast) and NONE (any programs notdefined above). 1 Press PTY while listening to the radio. 2 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to select the program type you want. 3 Press ENTER (Tuner or remote). “SEARCH” and the selected program typeappear alternately in the display.When the tuner receives a program, thepreset station name flashes. 4 Press PRESET + or – repeatedly to continue searching for the stationname you want. 5 Press ENTER (Tuner or remote) while the preset station name you want isflashing.To cancel the PTY searchPress PTY again. Note “NO PTY” appears when the program type youselected is not currently being broadcast.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Tip When you want to reduce the hiss noise in low-levelhigh-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that“DOLBY NR” appears in the display. Searching for the beginning of a track (AMS*) During playback, press . or > (Deck A or B) repeatedly for the number of songs you want to skip forward (or backward). The search direction, + (forward) or – (back), and number of songs being skipped (1–9) appear in the display.

• Automatic Music Sensor Note The AMS function may not operate correctly underthe following circumstances:– When the unrecorded space between songs is lessthan 4 seconds long.– When the unit is placed near a television. Loading a tape 1 Press Z (Deck A or B). 2 Insert a tape in deck A or B. Playing a tape You can use TYPE I (normal), TYPE II (CrO2), or TYPE IV (metal) tapes. The deck automatically detects the tape type. 1 Load a tape. 2 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to play one side, j to play both sides, or RELAY* (Relay Play) to play both decks in succession. 3 Press N (Deck A or B) (or, TAPE A nN or TAPE B nN on the remote). The tape starts playing. Press n (Deck A or B) to play the reverse side. When using the remote, press TAPE A nN or TAPE B nN again. When you select j or RELAY, the deck stops automatically after repeating the sequence 5 times.
• Relay Play always follow this cyclic sequence:Deck A (front side) t Deck A (reverse side) tDeck B (front side) t Deck B (reverse side) Stop playbackFast-forward or rewindRemove the cassetteM

AUTO REVERSE Insert with theside you wantto play/recordfacing forward.Example: searching forward 2 songsDo thisPress x (Deck A or B). Press m or M (Deck A or B) when the playback isstopped.Press Z (Deck A or B). TapeMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Tape

Turn FUNCTION toselect the recordingsource.Recording from a tape(High-Speed Dubbing)Recording from a VIDEO CD/CD(CD Synchro Recording)Recording manuallyInsert a recordable tape into deck B.Turn FUNCTION to select“TAPE A”.Turn FUNCTION to select“DVD”.Insert the tape you want torecord into deck A.Insert the VIDEO CD/CDyou want to record.Prepare the recordingsource.Press CD SYNC.Press REC PAUSE/START.Deck B stands by for recording.“REC” indicator in the display flashes.To reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears in the display (except when recording from a tape). Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side.Select j (or RELAY) to record on both sides.Press REC PAUSE/START.Recording starts.Steps

Recording to a tape — CD Synchro Recording/High-Speed Dubbing/Recording Manually/Program Edit You can record from a DVD, VIDEO CD, CD, tape, radio or other connected component. You canuse TYPE I (normal) or TYPE II (CrO2) tapes. The recording level is adjusted automatically.To Press Stop recording x (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD or Deck B). Pause recording* REC PAUSE/START.

• Only when recording manually. Tips

• If you want to record from the reverse side, press n or N (Deck B) (or TAPE B nN on the remote) which does not light up after step 4 (when the deck B is in recording pause).

• When you record on both sides, be sure to start from the front side. If you start from the reverse side, recording stops at the end of the reverse side.

• (High-Speed Dubbing only) If you set direction to j when the tapes have different lengths, the tapes in each deck reverses independently. If you select RELAY, the tapes in both decks reverse together.

• CD synchro recording is not available with DVDs. Note The sound field automatically switches to 2CH STEREO when you start recording. Press HI-DUB.Start playing therecording source. continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Recording a VIDEO CD/CD by specifying the track order — Program Edit When programming, make sure the playing times for each side do not exceed the length of one side of the tape. 1 Insert a recordable tape into deck B, then turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”. 2 When the playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE repeatedly until“PROGRAM” appears in the front paneldisplay. The Program Display appears on the screen. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote), then press O or o repeatedly to select the disc. 4 Press p. The cursor moves to the track (in this case, “01”).

• “?” appears when the system has not loaded the disc information in the memory. 5 Select the track you want to program. For example, select track “02”. Press O/o or the numeric buttons to select “02” under “T”, then press ENTER. 6 To program additional steps, repeat steps 3 to 5. 7 Press CD SYNC. Deck B stands by for recording. To reduce the hiss noise in low-level high-frequency signals, press DOLBY NR so that “DOLBY NR” appears in the display. “REC” indicator in the display flashes. 8 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side.Select j (or RELAY) to record onboth sides. 9 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. To cancel Program Edit Press PLAY MODE repeatedly until “1 DISC” or “ALL DISCS” appears in the display. PROGRAM – – – –ALL CLEAR

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Do thisPress TIMER SELECT (orCLOCK/TIMER SELECT onthe remote) and press O or orepeatedly to select “RECSELECT”, then press ENTER(A/V amplifier or remote).Start over from step 1.Press TIMER SELECT (orCLOCK/TIMER SELECT onthe remote) and press O or orepeatedly to select “TIMEROFF”, then press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). Timer-recording radio programs To timer-record, you must set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 17) and preset the radio stations (see “Presetting radio stations” on page 42) beforehand. 1 Tune in the preset radio station (see “Listening to the radio” on page 42). 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote). “DAILY1 SET” flashes. 3 Press O or o repeatedly to select “REC SET”, then press ENTER (A/V amplifieror remote). “ON” appears and the hour indication flashes. 4 Set the time to start recording. Press O or o repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The minute indication flashes. Press O or o repeatedly to set the minutes, then press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The hour indication flashes again. 5 Set the time to stop recording following step 4. The start time appears, followed by the stop time, the preset radio station to be recorded (e.g., “TUNER FM 5”), then the original display appears. 6 Insert a recordable tape into deck B. 7 Turn off the power. When the recording starts, the volume level is set to the minimum.

Check the settingChange the settingCancel theTimer-recordingNotes• If the power is on at the preset time, the Timer-recording does not work.• When you use the Sleep Timer, the Timer-recordingwill not turn on the system until the Sleep Timerturns it off.• The power turns on 15 seconds before the presettime.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Adjusting the sound To reinforce bass (DBFB*) Press DBFB on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: DBFB ON y DBFB OFF

• Dynamic Bass Feedback For a powerful sound Press GROOVE on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: GROOVE t V-GROOVE t OFF GROOVE: The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes. DBFB is automatically set to full strength. V-GROOVE: The volume switches to power mode, the lower bass frequencies of the sound you are listening to is powerfully reinforced, and the equalizer curve changes. DBFB is automatically set to full strength. Selecting a sound field Turn FILE SELECT (or press FILE SELECT +/– on the remote) to select the sound field you want. The current sound field name appears in the display. See below for the information of each sound field. Tips

• You can also select a sound field by pressing P or p while indicators on the SUR and EQ buttons areturned on or off.• You can identify the encoding format of programsoftware by looking at its packaging.Dolby Digital discs are labeled with the logo, and Dolby Surround encoded programs arelabeled with the logo. x 2 Channel Stereo (2CH STEREO) Outputs the sound from the front left and right speakers and a subwoofer. Standard two channel (stereo) sources completely bypass the sound field processing. Multi channel surround formats are downmixed to two channels. x Auto Format Decoding (A.F.D.) Automatically detects the type of audio signal being input (Dolby Digital, DTS, Dolby Pro Logic, or standard 2 channel stereo) and performs the proper decoding if necessary. This mode presents the sound as it was recorded/ encoded, without adding any effects. x Normal Surround (NORMAL SURR.) Software with multi channel surround audio signals is played according to the way it was recorded. Software with 2 channel audio signals, is decoded with Dolby Pro Logic to create surround effects. x Cinema Studio A (C. STUDIO A)

Reproduces the sound characteristics of the Sony Pictures Entertainment’s mixing studio which is one of the most up-to-date facilities in Hollywood. x Cinema Studio C (C. STUDIO C)

Uses 3D sound imaging to create an array of virtual rear speakers positioned higher than the listener from a single pair of actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at approximately a 30° angle of elevation. x Virtual Semi Multi Dimension (V.SEMI M.D.)

Uses 3D sound imaging to create virtual rear speakers from the sound of the front speakers without using actual rear speakers. This mode creates 5 sets of virtual speakers surrounding the listener at a 30° angle of elevation. x SMALL HALL

Reproduces the acoustics of a large rectangular concert hall. x OPERA HOUSE

Reproduces the acoustics of an opera house. x JAZZ CLUB

Reproduces the acoustics of a discotheque/ dance club. x CHURCH

Reproduces the acoustics of a stone church. x LIVE HOUSE

Reproduces the acoustics of a 300-seat live house. x ARENA

Reproduces the acoustics of a 1000-seat concert hall. x STADIUM

Reproduces the feeling of a large open-air stadium. x GAME

Obtains maximum audio impact from video game software.

1) You can select directly by pressing the buttons on

the front panel (CINEMA STUDIO A–C).

3) These sound fields are not displayed even if you

turn FILE SELECT (or press FILE SELECT +/– on the remote) while the tuner is decoding the DTS signals. When the tuner starts decoding the DTS signals while one of these sound fields is selected, the sound field automatically switches to “A.F.D.” (Auto Format Decoding). Notes

• The effects provided by the virtual speakers may cause increased noise in the playback signal.

• When listening with sound fields that employ the virtual speakers, you will not be able to hear any sound coming directly from the rear speakers.

• To listen to two channel (stereo) sources using the front left and right speakers and a subwoofer, select “A.F.D.” or “2CH STEREO”.

• If you change the setting of sound, such as changing the sound field menu, while recording, the recording sound is interrupted at the point.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Understanding the multi channel surround displays 1 VIRTUAL: Lights up when the sound fieldwith virtual speakers is selected.2 dts: Lights up when DTS signals are input.3 ; DIGITAL: Lights up when the unit isdecoding signals recorded in the DolbyDigital format.4 PRO LOGIC: Lights up when the unitapplies Pro Logic processing to two channelsignals in order to output the center and rearchannel signals. However, this indicator does not light if the rear speakers are set to “NO”. 5 Playback channel indicators: The letters(L, C, R, etc.) indicate the channels beingplayed back. The boxes around the lettersvary to show how the unit downmixes thesource sound (based on the speakers settings).When using sound fields like “LARGEHALL” or “SMALL HALL”, the unit addsreverberation based on the source sound.L (Front Left), R (Front Right), C (Center(monaural)), SL (Rear Left), SR (Rear Right),S (Rear (monaural or the rear componentsobtained by Pro Logic processing))Example:Recording format (Front /Rear): 3/2Output channel: Rear speakers absentSound Field: A.F.D. Customizing sound fields By adjusting the surround parameters and the equalization of the front speakers, you can customize the sound fields to suit your particular listening situation. Once you customize a sound field, the changes are stored in the memory indefinitely (unless the unit is unplugged for half a day). You can change a customized sound field any time by making new adjustments to the parameters. See the tables starting from page 74 for the parameters available in each sound field. To get the most from multi channel surround sound Position your speakers and do the procedures described in “Multi channel surround setup” starting from page 14 before you customize a sound field. Adjusting the surround parameters The SUR menu contains parameters that let you customize various aspects of the current sound field. The settings available in this menu are stored individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surroundsound, then select a sound field. MULTI CHANNEL DECODING indicator lights up when the tuner is decoding signals recorded in a multi channel format. When the selected sound field contains adjustable surround parameters, the SUR button lights up. VIRTUAL dts

2 When the SUR button lights up, press SUR. The button starts blinking and the first parameter is displayed. 3 Press P or p repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select the setting you want. The setting is stored. 5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The SUR button lights up. See the table on page 73 for the surround parameters. x Effect level (EFFECT) Lets you adjust the “presence” of the current surround effect. x Wall type (WALL) Lets you control the level of the high frequencies to alter the sonic character of your listening environment by simulating a softer (S) or harder (H) wall. The midpoint designates a neutral wall (made of wood). x Reverberation (REVERB) Lets you control the spacing of the early reflections to simulate a sonically longer (L) or shorter (S) room. The midpoint (0) designates a standard room with no adjustment. Adjusting the level parameters The SP. LEVEL menu contains parameters that let you adjust the balance and speaker volumes of each speaker. The settings available in this menu are applied to all sound fields. 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “SP. LEVEL”. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press P or p repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust. 5 Press O or o repeatedly to select the setting you want. The setting is stored. 6 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). See the table on page 73 for the speaker level parameters. x Front balance (FRONT) Lets you adjust the balance between the front left and right speakers. x Rear balance (REAR) Lets you adjust the balance between the rear left and right speakers. x Rear level (REAR) Lets you adjust the level of the rear (left and right) speakers. x Center level (CENTER) Lets you adjust the level of the center speaker. x Subwoofer level (SUB W.) Lets you adjust the level of the subwoofer. Notes• When the center and rear speakers are set to “NO”in the speaker parameters (see page 14), you cannotadjust the rear balance, rear level, or center level.

• When the subwoofer is set to “NO” in the speaker parameters (see page 15), you cannot adjust thesubwoofer level.• If you press SET UP while adjusting parametersusing OSD, the OSD turns off.continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Customizing sound fields (continued) Level (dB)Frequency (Hz)x LFE (Low Frequency Effect) mix level(LFE) Lets you attenuate the level of the LFE (Low Frequency Effect) channel output from the subwoofer without effecting the level of the bass frequencies sent to the subwoofer from the front, center or rear channels via the Dolby Digital bass redirection circuitry.

• “0 dB” outputs the full LFE signal at the mixlevel determined by the recording engineer.•“MUTING” mutes the sound of the LFEchannel from the subwoofer. However, the lowfrequency sounds of the front, center, or rearspeakers are output from the subwooferaccording to the settings made for each speakerin the speaker setup (page 14).x Dynamic range compressor (D.COMP.) Lets you compress the dynamic range of the sound track. This may be useful when you want to watch movies at low volumes late at night.
• “OFF” reproduces the sound track with nocompression.
• “STD” reproduces the sound track with the dynamic range intended by the recordingengineer.
• “0.1” – “0.9” allow you to compress the dynamic range in small steps to achieve thesound you desire.
• “MAX” provides a dramatic compression of the dynamic range. Note Dynamic range compression is possible with DolbyDigital sources only. Adjusting the equalizer The EQ menu lets you adjust the equalization (low, mid, and high frequencies) of the front speakers. The equalizer settings are stored individually for each sound field. 1 Start playing a program source encoded with multi channel surroundsound, then select a sound field. When the selected sound field contains adjustable equalizer parameters, the EQ button lights up. 2 When the EQ button lights up, press EQ. The button starts blinking and the first parameter is displayed. 3 Press P or p repeatedly to select the parameter (gain (dB) or frequency (Hz))you want to adjust. 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select the setting you want. The setting is stored. 5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The EQ button lights up. See the table on page 73 for the equalizer parameters.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Sound Adjustment

To turn on/off the equalizer Press EQ ON/OFF. The EQ indicator in the display lights up when the equalizer is turned on. When you adjust the equalizer using the EQ parameters, the settings are stored separately for each sound field and can be reproduced whenever you turn on the equalizer. x Front speaker bass (BASS)(Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of bass. x Front speaker midrange (MID)(Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of midrange. x Front speaker treble (TREB)(Gain/Frequency) Lets you adjust the gain and frequency of treble. Resetting customized sound fields to the factory settings To reset the settings of acustomized sound field 1 Turn FILE SELECT (or press FILE SELECT +/– on the remote) to selectthe sound field you want to reset thesettings. 2 Press SET UP. 3 Press P or p repeatedly to select “RESET MENU”. 4 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 5 Press P or p repeatedly to select “CUR. F. RESET”. 6 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote) again. All the surround, equalizer, and speaker level parameters of the selected sound field are reset to the factory settings. To cancel Press SET UP. To reset the settings of all thecustomized sound fields 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “RESET MENU”. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press P or p repeatedly to select “ALL F. RESET”. 5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote) again. All the surround, equalizer, and speaker level parameters are reset to the factory settings. To cancel Press SET UP.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Other Features Changing the spectrum analyzer display Press SPECTRUM ANALYZER on theremote (or press and hold DISPLAY on theunit for more than 2 seconds). Each time you press the button, the display changes as follows: SPECTRUM ON y SPECTRUM OFF To adjust the brightness of the display 1 Press SET UP. 2 Press P or p repeatedly to select “DIMMER”. 3 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select the setting you want. The setting is stored. 5 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). Singing along: Karaoke (Except for North American andEuropean models) You can sing along with any disc or tape by turning down the singer’s voice. You need to connect an optional microphone. 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume. 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack. 3 Press KARAOKE PON on the remote. Each time you press the button, the display changes cyclically as follows: KARAOKE PON t MPX R t MPX L t Effect status*

• KARAOKE PON is cancelled. To sing karaoke by decreasing the vocal level of a VIDEO CD/CD or a tape, select “KARAOKE PON”. To sing karaoke of multiplex CD, select “MPX R” or “MPX L”. 4 Start playing the music and adjust the volume. 5 Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL. Use VIDEO CDsCancel karaoke mode After you have finished Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN and disconnect the microphone from MIC jack, then press KARAOKE PON on the remote repeatedly until “m” indicator disappears. Do thisTurn on your TV and selectthe video input.Turn MIC LEVEL to theleftmost position, disconnectthe microphone from MICjack, then press KARAOKEPON on the remote repeatedlyuntil m disappears.Other Features

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• If acoustic feedback (howling) occurs, move themicrophone away from the speakers or change thedirection of the microphone.• If you want to record your voice through themicrophone only, you can do so by selecting theDVD function and not playing the disc.• When high level sound signals are input, the unitautomatically adjusts the recording level to preventdistortion of the recorded sound signal (Auto LevelControl Function). Falling asleep to music — Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off at a presettime, so you can fall asleep to music.Press SLEEP on the remote.Each time you press the button, the minutedisplay (the turn-off time) changes as follows: OFF t AUTO* t 90min t 80min t 70min t … t 10min
• The power turns off when the current CD or tapefinishes playback (for up to 100 minutes). Check the remaining time Change the time toturn offCancel the SleepTimerNotes• With some songs, vocals may not be canceled whenyou select “KARAOKE PON”.• If you recall a sound effect, the karaoke mode iscanceled.• The sound effect is canceled when “KARAOKE PON”, “MPX R”, or “MPX L” is selected. When the karaoke effect is canceled, the sound effectbefore entering the karaoke effect is applied again.• The instrumental sound may be reduced as well asthe singer’s voice when the sound is recorded inmonaural.• The singer’s voice may not be reduced when:— only a few instruments are playing.— a duet is being played.— the source has strong echoes or chorus.— the singer’s voice deviates from the center.— the voice on the source is singing in highsoprano or tenor. Mixing and recording sound 1 Do the procedure for “Singing along” (steps 1 through 5). Then, load arecordable tape in deck B. 2 Turn FUNCTION to select the source you want to record (e.g. DVD). 3 Press REC PAUSE/START. Deck B stands by for recording. 4 Press DIRECTION repeatedly to select g to record on one side. Select j(or RELAY) to record on both sides. 5 Press REC PAUSE/START. Recording starts. 6 Press N SELECT or N (deck A) to start playing the source to be recorded.Start singing along with the music.To stop recordingPress x (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD or deck B).PressSLEEP once.SLEEP repeatedly to selectthe time you want.SLEEP repeatedly until“SLEEP OFF” appears.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Waking up to music — Daily Timer You can wake up to music at a preset time every day. Make sure you have set the clock (see “Setting the time” on page 17). 1 Prepare the music source you want to play.

• DVD/VIDEO CD/CD: Load a DVD/ VIDEO CD/CD.

• Tape: Load a tape with the side you want to play facing forward.

• Radio: Tune in the preset station you want (see “Listening to the radio” on page 42). 2 Adjust the volume. 3 Press CLOCK/TIMER (or CLOCK/TIMER SET on the remote). “DAILY1 SET” appears. 4 Press O or o repeatedly to select “DAILY 1 (or 2)”, then press ENTER(A/V amplifier or remote). “ON” appears and the hour indication flashes. 5 Set the time to start playback. Press O or o repeatedly to set the hour, then press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The minute indication flashes. Press O or o repeatedly to set the minutes, then press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The hour indication flashes again. 6 Set the time to stop playback following step 5. 7 Press O or o repeatedly until the music source you want appears. The indications change as follows: t TUNER y DVD PLAY T t TAPE PLAY T 8 Press ENTER (A/V amplifier or remote). The type of timer (“DAILY 1” or “DAILY 2”), followed by the start time, stop time and the music source, appears, then the original display appears. 9 Turn off the power.

Connecting audio components To connect audio components, connect to the jacks on the rear panel of the tuner.

Make a digitalrecording from CDto MDListen to the digitalsound of a connectedMD deckListen to the analogsound of a connectedMD deckListen to the analogsound of a connected VCR Tip When you remove the optical cover, keep it for future use. Hooking Up the Optional Components To the analogoutput jacks ofa VCRTo subwooferTo the digitalinput jack ofan MD deckTo the analogoutput jacks ofan MD deckTo the analoginput jacks ofan MD deckTo the digitaloutput jack of anMD deckDo ThisConnect an optional opticalcable.Turn FUNCTION or pressDIGITAL to select“DIGITAL”.Turn FUNCTION to select“MD” (or press MD on theremote).Turn FUNCTION to select“VIDEO” (or press VIDEOon the remote).Notes• Make sure to match the color of the plugs and theconnectors.• Digital signals are output from DIGITAL OUT jackduring CD or DIGITAL function only. Besides, thesound output from the DIGITAL OUT jack is notaffected by the sound adjustment.• This unit is not compatible with 96 kHz samplingfrequencies and SACD format.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Additional Information Precautions On operating voltage Before operating the unit, check that the operatingvoltage of your unit is identical with the voltage ofyour local power supply. On safety

• The unit is not disconnected from the AC powersource (mains) as long as it is connected to the walloutlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet (mains) if it isnot to be used for an extended period of time. Todisconnect the cord (mains lead), pull it out by theplug. Never pull the cord itself.• Should any solid object or liquid fall into thecomponent, unplug the unit and have thecomponent checked by qualified personnel beforeoperating it any further.• The AC power cord must be changed only at aqualified service shop. On placement
• Do not place the unit in an inclined position.• Do not place the unit in locations where it is:— extremely hot or cold.— dusty or dirty.— very humid.— vibrating.— subject to direct sunlight.• Use caution when placing the unit or speakers onsurfaces that have been specially treated (with wax,oil, polish, etc.) as staining or discoloration of thesurface may result. On heat buildup
• Although the unit heats up during operation, this isnot a malfunction.• Place the unit in a location with adequateventilation to prevent heat build-up in the unit.If you continuously use this unit at a large volume,the cabinet temperature of the top, side and bottomrises considerably. To avoid burning yourself, do nottouch the cabinet.To prevent a malfunction, do not cover the ventilationhole for the cooling fan. On operation
• If the unit is brought directly from a cold to a warmlocation, or is placed in a very damp room, moisturemay condense on the lens inside the CD player.Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly.Remove the CD and leave the unit turned on forabout an hour until the moisture evaporates.• When you move the unit, take out any discs.If you have any questions or problems concerning theunit, please consult your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on discs
• Before playing, clean the disc with a cleaning cloth.Wipe the disc from the center out.• Do not use solvents such as benzene, thinner,commercially available cleaners or anti-static sprayintended for vinyl LPs.• Do not expose the disc to direct sunlight or heatsources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a carparked in direct sunlight.• Do not use discs encircled with a protection ring.This may cause a malfunction to the system.• When using discs that have glue or similar tackysubstance on the label side of the disc or that used aspecial ink when the label was printed, there is achance that the disc or label may become attachedto parts inside this unit. When this occurs, it maynot be possible to remove the disc, and may alsocause this unit to malfunction. Be sure to check thatthe label side of the disc is not sticky before using.The following types of disc should not be used:— Rental or used discs with attached seals wherethe glue extends beyond the seal. The perimeterof the seal on the disc is tacky.— Discs that have labels printed using a special inkthat feels tacky when touched.• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square,star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to doso may damage the unit. Do not use such discs. Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to playback discs thatconform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.Recently, various music discs encoded with copyrightprotection technologies are marketed by some recordcompanies. Please be aware that among those discs,there are some that do not conform to the CDstandard and may not be playable by this product. Note on CD-R/CD-RW playback Discs recorded on CD-R/CD-RW drives may not beplayed back because of scratches, dirt, recordingcondition or the drive's characteristics. Besides, thediscs, which are not yet finalized at the end ofrecording, cannot be played back. Cleaning the cabinet Use a soft cloth slightly moistened with milddetergent solution.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

To save a tape permanentlyTo prevent a tape from being accidentally recordedover, break off the cassette tab from side A or B asillustrated.If you later want to reuse the tape for recording, coverthe broken tab with adhesive tape. However, becareful not to cover the detector slots which allow thetape player to automatically detect the type of tape.Before placing a cassette in the tape deck Take up any slack in the tape. Otherwise the tape mayget entangled in the parts of the tape deck and becomedamaged.When using a tape longer than90 minutesThe tape is very elastic. Do not change the tapeoperations such as play, stop, and fast-winding, etc.frequently. The tape may get entangled in the tapedeck.Cleaning the tape headsClean the tape heads after every 10 hours of use.Make sure to clean the tape heads before you start animportant recording or after playing an old tape. Usea separately sold dry-type or wet-type cleaningcassette. For details, refer to the instructions of thecleaning cassette.Demagnetizing the tape headsDemagnetize the tape heads and the metal parts thathave contact with the tape every 20 to 30 hours of usewith a separately sold demagnetizing cassette. Fordetails, refer to the instructions of the demagnetizingcassette.In case color irregularity is observedon nearby a TV screenWith the magnetically shielded type of speakersystem, the speakers can be installed near a TV set.However, color irregularity may still be observed onthe TV screen depending on the type of your TV set.If color irregularity is observed…Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30minutes.If color irregularity is observedagain…Place the speakers farther away from the TV set. Troubleshooting If you run into any problem using this unit, use the following check list. First, check that the power cord is connected firmly and the speakers are connected correctly and firmly. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. When bringing the system in for repairs, be sure to bring in the entire system. This product is a system product, and the entire system is necessary to determine the location requiring to repair. General The display starts flashing as soon as you plugin the power cord even though you haven’tturned on the power.

• The demonstration mode started. Press ?/1 (see step 10 on page 12).The clock setting/timer is canceled.• The power cord is disconnected or a powerfailure occurs. Redo “Setting the time” (page17). If you have set the timer, redo “Waking up to music” (page 56) and/or “Timer-recording radio programs” (page 47).Tab of side B Tab of side ADetector slotsDetector slotsTape type: CrO

Troubleshooting (continued) The radio presetting is canceled.

• The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurs for longer than half a day. Redo “Presetting radio stations” (page 42). There is no sound.
• Turn VOLUME clockwise.

• The headphones are connected.

• Insert only the stripped portion of the speaker cord into the SPEAKER jack. Inserting the vinyl portion of the speaker cord will obstruct the speaker connections.

• The protective device on the amplifier has been activated because of a short circuit. (“PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” flash alternately.) Turn off the power, eliminate the short-circuit problem and turn on the power again.

• The system is in pause mode or in Slow-motion Play mode. Press N SELECT to return to normal play mode.

• There is no audio output during Timer-recording. There is no sound when playing a DVD, a VIDEOCD or a CD.
• Check that the optical cable is connected correctly and securely (page 11). The sound loses stereo effect when you play aVIDEO CD, or a CD.
• Set “AUDIO” to “STEREO” in the Control Menu (page 34).

• Make sure you connect the system appropriately. The surround effect is difficult to hear when youare playing a Dolby Digital or MPEG audio soundtrack.
• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48).

• Check the speaker connections and settings (pages 14, 22).

• Depending on the DVD, the output signal may not be the entire 5.1 channel but monaural or stereo even if the sound track is recorded in Dolby Digital or MPEG audio format. There is severe hum or noise.
• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit. Move the unit away from the TV or VCR. “--:--” lights up in the display.
• A power interruption occurred. Set the clock and timer settings again. The timer does not function.
• Set the clock correctly.

• You cannot activate the Daily timer and the Timer-recording simultaneously. “DAILY 1”, “DAILY 2”, or “REC SELECT” does not appear when you press TIMER SELECT (orCLOCK/TIMER SELECT on the remote).
• Set the timer correctly.

• Set the clock. The remote does not function.
• There is an obstacle between the remote and the unit.

• The remote is not pointing in the direction of the unit’s sensor.

• The batteries have run down. Replace the batteries. There is acoustic feedback.
• Decrease the volume level.

• Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. The color irregularity on a TV screen persists.
• Turn off the TV set once, then turn it on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color irregularity still persists, place the speakers farther away from the TV set. “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” appear alternately.
• A strong signal is input. Turn off the power, leave the system turned off for a while, then turn on the power again. If “PROTECT” and “PUSH POWER” still appear alternately, check the speaker cords. “CANNOT USE” appears in the display when youtry to operate the system while recording.
• You cannot do the operation while recording.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

Speakers Sound comes from only one channel orunbalanced left and right volume.• Check the speaker connection and speakerplacement.• The source being played back is monaural.• Adjust the balance parameters (pages 23, 51).The sound comes from the center speaker only.• Depending on the disc, the sound may comefrom the center speaker only.There is no sound from the center speaker.• Set the center speaker level to the appropriatelevel.• Make sure the center speaker selection parameter in the “SP. SET UP” menu is set to “YES”.

• Select a sound field containing the word “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL”. There is no sound from the rear speakers.• Set the rear speakers level to the appropriatelevel.• Make sure the rear speakers selection parameter in the “SP. SET UP” menu is set to “YES”.
• Select a sound field containing the word “CINEMA” or “VIRTUAL”.
• The software being played back has limitedsound effects. Check the volume with the testtone.No sound or only a very low-level sound is heardfrom the rear speakers.• Make sure the sound field function is on (page 48). Sound lacks bass.
• Check that the speaker’s + and – terminals are connected correctly. DVD/VIDEO CD/CD Player The disc tray does not close.• The disc is not placed properly.The disc does not play.• The disc is not lying flat in the disc tray.• The disc is dirty (see page 58).• The disc is inserted label side down.• Moisture condensation has built up.• The system cannot play CD-ROMs, etc. (page 6).• The region code on the DVD does not match thesystem.The disc does not start playback from thebeginning.• Program Play, Shuffle Play, or Repeat Play hasbeen selected (pages 25, 28, 30). Press CLEARto cancel these functions before playing a disc.• Resume Play has been selected. When theplayback is stopped, press x (DVD/VIDEO CD/CD), then start DVD playback (page 30).• The title, DVD or PBC menu automaticallyappears on the screen.Playback starts automatically.• The DVD features an auto playback function.Playback stops automatically.• Some discs may contain an auto pause signal.While playing such a disc, the playback stops atthe auto pause signal.You cannot perform some functions such asStop, Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat Play,Shuffle Play, or Program Play.• Depending on the disc, you may not be able todo some of the operations above. Refer to theoperating instructions supplied with the disc. continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Troubleshooting (continued) Picture There is no picture.

• Turn FUNCTION to select “DVD”.

• Check that the system is connected securely.

• The video cable is damaged. Replace it with a new one.

• Make sure you connect the system to the video input jack of your TV (page 12).

• Make sure you turn on the TV.

• Make sure you select the video input on the TV so that you can view the pictures from the system. The picture noise appears.

• If video from your DVD player has to go through your VCR to get to your TV, the copy-protection applied to some DVD programs could affect picture quality. If you still experience problems after checking your connections, please try connecting your DVD player directly to your TV’s S video-input, if your TV is equipped with this input (page 12).

• Except for Pan American and European models, the color system is different. Set the color system to match your TV (pages 12, 21). The aspect ratio of the screen cannot bechanged even though you set “TV TYPE” in“SCREEN SETUP” in the Setup Display whenyou play a wide picture.
• The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD.

• If you connect the system with the S-video cable, connect directly to the TV. Otherwise, you may not change the aspect ratio.

• Depending on the TV, you may not change the aspect ratio. Messages do not appear on the screen in thelanguage you want.
• Select the language you want for the on-screen display in “OSD” under “LANGUAGE SETUP” in the Setup Display (page 19). The language for the sound track cannot bechanged.
• Multilingual tracks are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the language for the sound track. The subtitle language cannot be changed.
• Multilingual subtitles are not recorded on the DVD being played.

• The DVD prohibits changing the subtitles. The subtitle cannot be turned off.
• The DVD prohibits turning off subtitles. The angles cannot be changed.
• Multi-angles are not recorded on the DVD being played. The angle can be changed only when the “ANGLE” indicator lights up on the front panel display.

• The DVD prohibits changing the angles. A 5-character service number is displayed onthe screen and on the front panel display.
• The self-diagnosis function is activated. (See the table on page 63.) The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED”appears on the front panel display.
• Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

Cassette Deck The tape does not record.• The tab has been removed from the cassette (see“To save a tape permanently” on page 59).• The tape has reeled to the end.The tape does not record nor play, or there is adecrease in sound level.• The heads are dirty (see “Cleaning the tapeheads” on page 59).• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59).The tape does not erase completely.• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59).There is excessive wow or flutter, or the sounddrops out.• The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty (see“Cleaning the tape heads” on page 59).Noise increases, or the high frequencies areerased.• The record/playback heads are magnetized (see“Demagnetizing the tape heads” on page 59).After pressing N (n) or Z, there is amechanical noise, “EJECT” appears in thedisplay, and the unit enters standby modeautomatically.• The cassette tape has not inserted correctly. Tuner There is severe hum or noise (“TUNED” or “STEREO” flashes in the display).• Adjust the antenna.• The signal is too weak. Connect an externalantenna.A stereo FM program cannot be received instereo.• Press STEREO/MONO so that “MONO”disappears.If other troubles not described aboveoccur, reset the system as follows: 1 While holding down DIGITAL, press DISPLAY. 2 Press ?/1 to turn on the power. The system is reset to the factory settings except for DVD settings. All the settings other than DVD settings you made, such as the preset stations, clock, and timer are cleared. You should set them again. Self-diagnosis function (When letters/numbers appear in the display) When the self-diagnosis function is activated to prevent the system from malfunctioning, a five- character service number (e.g., C 13 00) with a combination of a letter and digits appears on the screen. In this case, check the following table. First threecharacters ofthe servicenumber C 13 C 31 E XX (XX is a number)C:13:00Cause and/or CorrectiveActionThe disc is dirty, Clean the disc with a softcloth (page 58).The disc is not inserted correctly., Re-insert the disc correctly.To prevent a malfunction, thesystem has performed the self-diagnosis function., Contact your nearest Sonydealer or local authorizedSony service facility and givethe 5-character servicenumber.Example: E 61 10MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS: (USA model only)

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL

HARMONIC DISTORTION with 6 ohm loads both channels driven, from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rates 120 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 10% total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output. Continuous RMS power output Center speaker: 40 watts Rear speakers: 40 + 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Amplifier section Canadian model: Front Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Total harmonic distortion less than 0.07% (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 75 W) Center Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Speaker: Continuous RMS power output (reference) 40 + 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) European model: Front Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 95 + 95 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 200 + 200 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 30 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 75 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 30 + 30 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 40 + 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Music power output (reference) 75 + 75 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models: Front Speaker: MHC-S90D The following measured at AC 127, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (Saudi Arabian model only) The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz (except for Saudi Arabian model) DIN power output (rated) 110 + 110 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 140 + 140 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) MHC-S9D The following measured at AC 120, 220, 240 V, 50/60 Hz DIN power output (rated) 95 + 95 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 120 + 120 watts (6 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Center Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 30 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD) Rear Speaker: DIN power output (rated) 30 + 30 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, DIN) Continuous RMS power output (reference) 40 + 40 watts (8 ohms at 1 kHz, 10% THD)MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

Inputs VIDEO (AUDIO) IN: voltage 250 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms MD IN: voltage 450 mV, (phono jacks) impedance 47 kilohms OPTICAL IN: (Square optical connector jacks, rear panel) MIC: sensitivity 1 mV, (Except for North impedance 10 kilohms American and European models) (phone jack) Outputs MD OUT: voltage 250 mV (phono jacks) impedance 1 kilohms VIDEO OUT: max. output level (phono jack) 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Sync negative, load impedance 75 ohms S-VIDEO OUT: Y: 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, (4-pin/mini-DIN jack) Sync negative, C: 0.286Vp-p, load impedance 75 ohms PHONES: accepts headphones of (stereo mini jack) 8 ohms or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 to 16 ohms REAR SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms CENTER SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 8 to 16 ohms SUB WOOFER OUT: Voltage 1 V, impedance 1 kilohms DVD player section Laser Semiconductor laser (λ=650 nm/780 nm) Emission duration: continuous Frequency response DVD (PCM 48 kHz): 2 Hz – 22 kHz = (±1 dB) CD: 2Hz – 20 kHz = (±1 dB) Signal-to-noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 90 dB Video color system format NTSC, PAL OPTICAL OUT (Square optical connector jack, rear panel) Tape player section Recording system 4-track 2-channel stereo Frequency response 60 – 13,000 Hz (±3 dB), (DOLBY NR OFF) using Sony TYPE I cassette, 60 – 14,000 Hz (±3 dB), using Sony TYPE II cassette Wow and flutter ±0.15% W.Peak (IEC) 0.1% W.RMS (NAB) ±0.2% W.Peak (DIN) Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohm unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American model: 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) 531 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) European and Saudi Arabian models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) Other models: 531 – 1,602 kHz (with the interval set at 9 kHz) 530 – 1,710 kHz (with the interval set at 10 kHz) Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Mass Approx. 7.3 kg net per speaker Rear speaker SS-RS280 for MHC-S90D Rear speaker SS-RS270 for MHC-S9D Speaker system 1-way, 1-unit, bass-reflex type Speaker units Full-range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 180 x 95 x 100

Mass Approx. 0.65 kg net per speaker Center speaker SS-CT280 for MHC-S90D Center speaker SS-CT270 for MHC-S9D Speaker system 1-way, 2-unit, bass-reflex type, magnetically shielded type Speaker units Full-range: 8 cm, cone type Nominal impedance 8 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) Approx. 225 x 95 x 100 mm Mass Approx. 1.2 kg net Specifications (continued) General Power requirements North American model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz European model: 230 V AC, 50/60 Hz Australian model: 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Mexican model: 120 V AC, 60 Hz Korean model: 220 V AC, 60 Hz Thailand model: 220 V AC, 50/60 Hz Saudi Arabian model: 120 – 127 V, 220 V or, (MHC-S90D) 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Other models: 120 V, 220 V or 230 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption North American model: MHC-S9D 350 watts

0.6 watts (at the Power

Saving Mode) European model: MHC-S9D 300 watts

0.6 watts (at the Power

Mass TA-S90D/S9D: Approx. 7.7 kg ST-S90D/S9: Approx. 2.1 kg DVP-S90D/S9: Approx. 2.9 kg TC-S90D/S9: Approx. 2.4 kg Supplied accessories: AM loop antenna (1) FM lead antenna (1) Remote commander (1) Batteries (2) Speaker cords (5) Video cable (1) Optical cable (1) Center and rear speaker pads (12) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

Dolby Pro Logic Surround As one method of decoding Dolby Surround, Dolby Pro Logic Surround produces four channels from two-channel sound. Compared with the former Dolby Surround system, Dolby Pro Logic Surround reproduces left-to-right panning more naturally and localizes sounds more precisely. To take full advantage of Dolby Pro Logic Surround, you should have one pair of rear speakers and a centre speaker. The rear speakers output monaural sound. DTS Digital audio compression technology that the Digital Theater Systems, Inc. developed. This technology conforms to 5.1-channel surround. The rear channel is stereo and there is discrete subwoofer channel in this format. DTS provides the same 5.1 discrete channels of high quality digital audio. The good channel separation is realized because the all channel data is recorded discrete and processed in digital. DVD A disc that contains up to 8 hours of moving pictures even though its diameter is the same as a CD. The data capacity of a single-layer and single- sided DVD, at 4.7 GB (Giga Byte), is 7 times that of a CD. Furthermore, the data capacity of a dual-layer and single-sided DVD is 8.5 GB, a single-layer and double-sided DVD 9.4 GB, and a dual-layer and double-sided DVD 17 GB. The picture data uses the MPEG 2 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/40 of its original size. The DVD also uses the variable rate coding technology that changes the data to be allocated according to the status of the picture. The audio data is recorded in Dolby Digital as well as in PCM, allowing you to enjoy more real audio presence. Furthermore, various advanced functions such as the multi-angle, multilingual, and Parental Control functions are provided with the DVD. Glossary Bit Rate Value indicating the amount of video data compressed in a DVD per second. The unit is Mbps (Mega bit per second). 1 Mbps indicates that the data per second is 1,000,000 bits. The higher the bit rate is, the larger the amount of data. However, this does not always mean that you can get higher quality pictures. Chapter Sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD that are smaller than titles. A title is composed of several chapters. Each chapter is assigned a chapter number enabling you to locate the chapter you want. Digital Cinema Sound (DCS) This is the generic name of the surround sound produced by digital signal processing technology developed by Sony. Unlike previous surround sound fields mainly directed at the reproduction of music, Digital Cinema Sound is designed specifically for the enjoyment of movies. Dolby Digital This sound format for movie theaters is more advanced than Dolby Pro Logic Surround. In this format, the rear speakers output stereo sound with an expanded frequency range and a subwoofer channel for deep bass is independently provided. This format is also called “5.1” because the subwoofer channel is counted as 0.1 channel (since it functions only when a deep bass effect is needed). All six channels in this format are recorded separately to realize superior channel separation. Furthermore, since all the signals are processed digitally, less signal degradation occurs. continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Index (CD) / Video Index (VIDEO CD) A number that divides a track into sections to easily locate the point you want on a VIDEO CD or a CD. Depending on the disc, no indexes may be recorded. Multi-angle function Various angles, or viewpoints of the video camera, for a scene are recorded on some DVDs. Multilingual function Several languages for the sound or subtitles in a picture are recorded on some DVDs. Parental Control A function of the DVD to limit playback of the disc by the age of the users according to the limitation level in each country. The limitation varies from disc to disc; when it is activated, playback is completely prohibited, violent scenes are skipped or replaced with other scenes and so on. Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on. Region Code This system is used to protect copyrights. A region number is allocated on each DVD system or DVD disc according to the sales region. Each region code is shown on the system as well as on the disc packaging. The system can play the discs that match its region code. The system can also play discs with the

ALL ” mark. Even when the region code is not shown on the DVD, the region limit may still be activated. Scene On a VIDEO CD with PBC functions (page 27), the menu screens, moving pictures, and still pictures are divided into sections called “scenes”. Each scene is assigned a scene number enabling you to locate the scene you want. Title The longest sections of a picture or a music piece on a DVD; a movie, etc., for a picture piece on video software; or an album, etc., for a music piece on an audio software. Each title is assigned a title number enabling you to locate the title you want. Track Sections of a picture or a music piece on a CD or VIDEO CD. Each track is assigned a track number enabling you to locate the track you want. VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures. The picture data uses the MPEG 1 format, one of the worldwide standards of digital compression technology. The picture data is compressed to about 1/140 of its original size. Consequently, a 12 cm VIDEO CD can contain up to 74 minutes of moving pictures. VIDEO CDs also contain compact audio data. Sounds outside the range of human hearing are compressed while the sounds we can hear are not compressed. VIDEO CDs can hold 6 times the audio information of conventional audio CDs. There are 2 versions of VIDEO CDs.

• Version 1.1: You can play only moving pictures and sounds.

• Version 2.0: You can play high-resolution still pictures and enjoy PBC functions. This system conforms to both versions. DVD structureVIDEO CDor CDstructureTitle Disc IndexTrackChapter Disc Glossary (continued)MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

in PBC Playback only) TRACK (VIDEO CD only) CHAPTER (DVD only) INDEX (VIDEO CD only) TRACK (CD only) INDEX (CD only) TIME/TEXT AUDIO SUBTITLE (DVD only) ANGLE (DVD only)

REPEAT ADVANCED (DVD only)

CUSTOM PARENTAL CONTROL

SETUP Function Selects the title (DVD), the scene (VIDEO CD in PBC Playback), or the track (VIDEO CD) to be played. Selects the chapter (DVD) or the index (VIDEO CD) to be played. Selects the track to be played. Selects the index to be played. Checks the elapsed time and the remaining playback time. Input the time code for picture and music searching. Displays the DVD/CD text. Changes the audio setting. Displays the subtitles. Changes the subtitle language. Changes the angle. Plays one disc or all discs in the disc tray. Plays the entire disc (all titles/all tracks) repeatedly or one title/chapter/track repeatedly. Checks the information (bit rate or layer) on the disc while playing a DVD. Sets the disc to prohibit playback. CUSTOM Setup Adjusts the image and sound quality, Parental Control, and other various settings. RESET Returns the settings in “SETUP” to the default setting. Tips

• Each time you press DVD DISPLAY, the Control Menu display changes cyclically as follows. Control Menu display t “ADVANCED” display (Appears if you select any setting other than “OFF”. See page 33.) t Control Menu display off The Control Menu items differ depending on the disc.

• The Control Menu icon indicator lights in green when you select any item except for “OFF” (“REPEAT” only). The “ANGLE” indicator lights in green only when the angles can be changed.MHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB Additional Information

TRACK OFF SELECTION – AUTO LANGUAGE – OSD (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) – DVD MENU (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list.) – AUDIO (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. When you select ORIGINAL, you can enjoy the language given priority on the disc.) – SUBTITLE (Select the language you want to use from the displayed language list. When you select AUDIO FOLLOW, the setting is automatically switched to the language selected in AUDIO.) SCREEN – TV TYPE 16:9 – 4:3 LETTER BOX – 4:3 PAN SCAN

• Except for Pan American and European models. continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

Setup Display Item List (continued) SPEAKER

SUBWOOFER YES – NONE

Table for the settings using SUR, EQ, and SET UP buttons SUR parameters (Press SUR) Press P or p Press O or o Initial setting Page EFFECT [XX] depends on sound field depends on sound field 50WALL S/H [X] S (–8) to H (+8) midpointREVERB S/L [X] S (–8) to L (+8) midpoint EQ parameters (Press EQ) Press P or p Press O or o Page FRONT BASS GAIN BASS [XXX] dB –8 dB to +8 dB 52 FREQUENCY BASS [XXX] kHz 99 Hz to 1.0 kHz MID GAIN MID [XXX] dB –8 dB to +8 dB FREQUENCY MID [XXX] kHz 500 Hz to 5 kHz TREBLE GAIN TREB [XXX] dB –8 dB to +8 dB FREQUENCY TREB [XXX] kHz 1.0 kHz to 10 kHz SET UP parameters (Press SET UP) Press P or p Press P or p Press O or o Initial setting Page SP. LEVEL FRONT L/R [X] –6 to +6 center 51 REAR L/R [X] –6 to +6 center REAR XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB 0 dB CENTER XX dB –6 dB to +6 dB 0 dB SUB W. XX dB –10 dB to +10 dB +10 dB LFE XXXXX MUTING, –20 dB to 0 dB 0 dBD.COMP. OFF, 0.1 to 0.9, STD, MAX OFF SP. SET UP CENTER [XXX] YES, NO YES 14 REAR [XXX] YES, NO YESR.PL. [XXXXX] SIDE, MIDDLE, BEHIND BEHINDR.HGT. [XXXX] LOW, HIGH LOWSUB W. [XXX] YES, NO NOF.DIST. [XXXXX] 1.0 meter to 12.0 meters 2.4 meters C.DIST. [XXXXX] FRONT – 1.5 meters 2.4 meters R.DIST. [XXXXX] FRONT – 4.5 meters 1.5 meters TEST TONE T. TONE [XXX] ON, OFF OFF 16

• These parameters may not operate depending on the source or may not operate as adjusted. For details, see each item in “Adjusting the level parameters” (page 51). continuedMHC-S90D 4-235-983-43(2) GB

PROGRAM – – – –ALL CLEAR

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