`Owner`s Manual`
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1. Folder and file numbers are assigned serially thereafter Notes on transferring While transferring from an MP3 disc AUDIO CD or USB device no sound is output CD TEXT information is not transferred in the created MP3 files The transfer stops automatically if the USB device runs out of space during transfer the number of audio files and folders on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize If a folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device with the same name a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file You cannot perform the following operations during transfer Eject the disc Select another track or file Pause playback or find a point in the track or file Change the function or tuner band When transferring music to a Walkman using Media Manager for WALKMAN be sure to transfer in MP3 format When connecting a Walkman to the system be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the Walkman has disappeared Tuner Listening to the radio 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select FM or AM band 2 For automatic scanning Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO lights up in the display panel Then press TUNING Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in Then TUNED an2. f you press REC TO USB B again after a few seconds a new MP3 file can be created Erasing audio files or folders from the USB device Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Connect a USB device to the A or port 2 Press USB USB SELECT repeatedly until USB A or USB B lights up in the display panel when playback is stopped 3 Press 19 0 or repeatedly to select the audio file or folder 4 Press OPTIONS 5 Press to select USB ERASE then press ENTER FOLDER ERASE or TRACK ERASE appears in the display panel 6 Press ENTER COMPLETE appears in the display panel Folder and file generation rules When first transferring to a USB device a MUSIC folder is created directly below the ROOT and a transfer mode oriented folder is created within the MUSIC folder Folders and files are generated within any of the transfer mode oriented folders as follows Synchronized Transfer Source Folder File name Audio files as the source AUDIO CD CDDAO0001 TRACKO001 REC1 Transfer Source Folder name File name Audio files RECI MP3 Same as the source AUDIO CD REC1 CD TRACK001 Analog Transfer Source Folder name File name FM TUFM0001 TRACK001 AM TUAM0001 TV DVD EXTD0001 SAT PC GAME EXPG0001
3. N Y 4 449 052 13 1 HOME AUDIO Getting Started M SYSTEM Disc USB Playback 77 USB Transfer Operating Instructions Tuner Bluetooth Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information LBT GPX77 GPX55 MHC GPX88 GPX77 GPX55 GPX33 268 WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture To reduce the risk of fire do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources for example lighted candles To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the appliance As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet Should you notice an abnormality in the unit disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter t
4. Symbols lt gt _ Other characters appear as 66 o USB device Transferring results in an error You are using an unsupported USB device Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 15 The USB device is not formatted correctly Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to format Turn off the system and remove the USB device If the USB device has a power switch turn the USB device off and then on again after removing it from the system Then perform transferring again If the transferring and erase operations are repeated multiple times the file structure within the USB device becomes fragmented Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device on how to deal with this problem The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during transferring Delete the partially transferred file and perform transferring again If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to deal with this problem Audio files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased Check if the USB device is write protected The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during the erase operation Delete the partially erased file If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on
5. 4 Set the time to start playback or transferring Press repeatedly to set the hour minute then press suo1 e1ado 2968 5 Use the same procedure as in step 4 to set the time to stop playback or transferring 6 Press repeatedly to select the sound source you want then press 3 For Recording Timer Connect a transferable USB device to the port 7 Press I to turn off the system To check the timer setting or activate the timer again 1 Press TIMER MENU TIMER SELECT flashes in the display panel 2 Press 3 3 Press repeatedly to select PLAY SELECT or REC SELECT then press 3 To cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure as above and select TIMER OFF in step 3 and then press Notes The system turns on before the preset time If the system is turned on at the preset time or if STANDBY flashes in the display panel the Play Timer and the Recording Timer will not play or transfer Do not operate the system from the time the system turns on until the playback or transferring starts Changing the display Changing the display mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off Demonstration The display changes and the indicator flashes even when the system is turned off No display Power Saving Mode The display is turned off to conserve power The timer and clock continue to operate Clock The clock
6. Notes on disc For AUDIO CD This system can recognize up to 99 tracks For MP3 dics This system can recognize up to 999 folders including root folder 999 MP3 files 250 MP3 files in a folder 8 folders levels tree structure of files CD TEXT information is not supported Notes on USB device This system can recognize up to 250 audio files in a folder 3 000 audio files in a USB device 1 000 folders in a USB device including root folder Using play mode Playing in original order Normal Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when playback is stopped When playing a disc blank play a disc FLDR play all audio files in the folder on the disc When playing an AUDIO CD FLDR performs the same operation as blank play mode When playing a USB device ALL USB play all USB devices 1 USB play a USB device FLDR play all audio files in the folder on the USB device Playing in random order Shuffle Play Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when playback is stopped When playing a disc SHUF shuffle a disc FLDR SHUF shuffle all audio files in the folder on the disc When playing an AUDIO CD FLDR SHUF performs the same operation as play mode When playing a USB device ALL USB SHUF shuffle all USB devices USB SHUF shuffle a USB device FLDR SHUF shuffle all audio files in the folder on the USB device Note W
7. memory select See page 15 To select the bit rate You can select a higher bit rate to transfer music with better quality Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select REC BIT RATE then press ENTER 3 Press repeatedly to select the bit rate you want then press ENTER 128 kbps encoded MP3 tracks have smaller file size and lower audio quality 256 kbps encoded MP3 tracks have bigger file size but higher audio quality Transferring music from a disc or USB device You can easily transfer all the music on a disc or USB A to USB B Synchronized Transfer You can also transfer a single track or audio file during playback RECI Transfer Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 connect a transferable USB device to the B port as shown below USB device 2 For disc Press CD and then load the disc For USB Press USB USB SELECT repeatedly to select USB A and then connect a USB device you want to transfer to Y A port 3 For Synchronized transfer When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE on the remote control repeatedly to select the play mode you want Notes If you start transferring in Shuffle Play FLDR the selected play mode changes to FLDR automatically If you start transferring in Shuffle Play except FLDR SHUF Repeat Play or Program Play with no steps the sele
8. Bluetooth communication is not necessarily guaranteed with all Bluetooth devices that have the same profile as this system Bluetooth devices connected with this system must comply with the Bluetooth specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and must be certified to comply However even when a device complies with the Bluetooth specification there may be cases where the characteristics or specifications of the Bluetooth device make it impossible to connect or may result in different control methods display or operation Noise may occur or the audio may cut off depending on the Bluetooth device connected with this system the communications environment or surrounding conditions uoneuauoju j euonippv 3968 40 Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION USA model only With 4 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 10 000 Hz rated 130 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 796 total harmonic distortion from 250 milliwatts to rated output Amplifier section The following are measured at USA model AC 120 V 60 Hz Mexican model AC 120 V 240 V 60 Hz Other models AC 120 V 240 V 50 60 Hz MHC GPX88 Front speaker Power Output rated 350 W 350 W at 4 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 600 W 600 W per channel at 4 ohms kHz Subwoofer RMS output power reference 500 W 500 W per chan
9. Bluetooth pairing Flashes quickly Bluetooth connecting Flashes Bluetooth connection Lights up is established Pairing this system with a Bluetooth device Pairing is an operation where Bluetooth devices register with each other beforehand Once a pairing operation is performed it does not need to be performed again If your device is an NFC compatible smartphone the manual pairing procedure is not necessary 1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 meter 3 feet from the system 2 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select Bluetooth function BLUETOOTH appears in the display panel Note If the system is connected to a Bluetooth device press BLUETOOTH to disconnect the Bluetooth device 3 Hold down BLUETOOTH on the unit for 2 seconds or more PAIRING flashes in the display panel 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the Bluetooth device For details refer to the operating instructions of your Bluetooth device 5 Select the model number of the unit on the display of the Bluetooth device For example select SONY MHC GPX88 or LBT GPX77 GPX55 MHC GPX77 GPX55 GPX33 If passkey is required on the Bluetooth device enter 0000 6 Perform the Bluetooth connection on the Bluetooth device When pairing is completed and the Bluetooth connection is established Bluetooth device name appears in the display panel Depending on the Bluetooth device connection may start automatic
10. MHC GPX33 This equipment must not be co located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency RF Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation MPE But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems License and Trademark Notice WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks ow
11. SONY emblem 0 3 m 1 foot 4 KA 0 3 m 1 foot Horizontal positioning SONY emblem n Co 5 0 3 m 1 foot 4 KK 0 3 m 1 foot LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 only 0 3 m 1 foot gt k0 3 m 1 foot x 45 SE MHC GPX33 only D E 2 p 0 3 m 1 foot k 4 0 3 m 1 foot D 45 o Pu Line Array Speaker System MHC GPX88 only To create a party environment we recommend you to install your speakers using Line Array Speaker System It provides a wide sound space for a large room like a hall Positioning SONY SONY emblem emblem oo 5 O0 0 3 m 1 1 311 0 3 m 1 foot 13 Installing 1 Insert the pins of the spacer supplied to the catcher holes on top of the subwoofer Pin Spacer Catcher hole Subwoofer 2 Stack the front right speaker on top of the subwoofer Make sure the catcher holes of the front right speaker is inserted to the pins of the spacer Front right speaker T Catcher Lee hole Spacer 2 T Subwoofer 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install another subwoofer and front left speaker Pin 1465 Turning the SONY emhlem LBT GPX77 MH
12. SS WGP88 WGP55 360 mm x 395 mm x 330 mm 14 1 4 in x 15 5 8 in x 13 in Mass Approx SS WGP88 8 5 kg 18 Ib 12 oz SS WGPS55 8 6 kg 18 Ib 16 oz Quantity MHC GPX88 2 pieces LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 1 piece Power requirements USA model AC 120 V 60 Hz Mexican model AC 120 V 240 V 60 Hz Other models AC 120 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption MHC GPX88 350 W LBT GPX77 MHC GPX77 265 W LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 255 W MHC GPX33 195 W Dimensions w h d excl speakers Approx 270 mm x 363 mm x 364 mm 10 3 4 in x 14 3 8 in x 14 3 8 in Mass excl speakers Approx HCD GPX88 GPX77 GPX55 GPX33 5 2 kg 11 Ib 8 oz Supplied accessories Remote control 1 R6 Size AA batteries 2 FM lead AM loop antenna 1 Spacer 88 only 2 Speaker pads MHC GPX88 16 Speaker pads LBT GPX77 MHC GPX77 only 8 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice uoneuuoju jeuonippv 439 http www sony net IN Bluetooth COMPACT IOAN AOU AT 4449052 13 1 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia
13. how to deal with this problem There is no sound The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system and check if USB A or USB B lights up in the display panel There is noise skipping or distorted sound You are using an unsupported USB device Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 15 Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Noise may have entered during the transferring process Delete the file and try transferring again The bit rate used when encoding audio files was low Send audio files with higher bit rate to the USB device READING is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts Thereading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on the USB device page 16 The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented OVER CURRENT appears A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the Y A port or Y B port Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the port Make sure there is no problem with the USB device If this display pattern persists contact your nearest Sony dealer Erroneous display The
14. tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 36B 468 CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used for connection to host computers and or peripherals in order to meet FCC emission limits Home Audio System LBT GPX77 LBT GPX55 MHC GPX88 MHC GPX77 MHC GPX55
15. 5 seconds CHILD LOCK and ON appear in the display panel You can only operate the system using the buttons on the remote control To cancel hold down on the unit for more than 5 seconds until CHILD LOCK and OFF appear in the display panel Note Child Lock function will be canceled when you disconnect the power cord 19u10 31 GB 3268 Additional Information Playable discs AUDIO CD CD R CD RW audio data files that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet expansion format Notes MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 is a standard format defined by ISO International Organization for Standardization which compresses audio data MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format The system can only play back MP3 files that have a file extension of mp3 Discs that cannot be played back CD ROM CD R CD RW which has the following conditions Recorded in MP3 PRO format Recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session Recorded with an incompatible recording device Poor recording quality Scratches or dirty Finalized incorrectly Discs of non standard shape e g heart square star and etc Discs that have adhesive tape paper or sticker attached to them Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels
16. AC ON Advanced Audio Coding AAC is selected if the Bluetooth device supports AAC BT AAC OFF Sub Band Codec SBC is selected Notes Youcan enjoy high quality sound if the AAC is selected In case you cannot listen to AAC sound from your device select BT AAC OFF If you change this setting while the system is connected to a Bluetooth device the Bluetooth device will be disconnected To connect to the Bluetooth device perform the Bluetooth connection again Setting Canceling Bluetooth standby mode The system goes into Bluetooth standby mode and waits for a Bluetooth connection even when the system is turned off 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeatedly to select STANDBY then press 3 Press repeatedly to select STANDBY ON or STANDBY OFF 4 Press 1 0 to turn off the system When Bluetooth standby mode is set to on the system will turn on automatically when you establish the Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device Note The system will not enter Bluetooth standby mode if you erase the pairing information Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound To Do this Reinforce the Press BASS BAZUCA on bass and create the unit a more powerful sound Press MUSIC MOVIE GAME or FOOTBALL To cancel preset sound effect press MUSIC repeatedly to select FLAT Select a preset sound effect To adjust the subwoofer level LBT GPX55 MHC
17. C GPX88 GPX77 only Horizontal positioning After positioning the speakers turn the SONY emblem on the front speakers and subwoofers to horizontal position SONY emblem Setting the clock You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode 1 Press 1 0 to turn on the system 2 Press TIMER MENU If PLAY SET appears in the display panel press 4 amp repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press 3 Press repeatedly to set the hour then press 4 Press repeatedly to set the minutes then press Disc USB Playback Playing a disc 1 Press CD 2 Press amp OPEN CLOSE on the unit 3 Load a disc with the label side facing up on the disc tray When you play back an 8 cm disc such as a CD single place it on the inner circle of the tray 4 Press amp OPEN CLOSE on the unit to close the disc tray Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction 5 Press to start playback Before using the USB device with this system Check the websites for the information about compatible USB devices page 32 To select the playback source or transferring destination USB memory select If the USB device has more than one memory for example internal memory and a memory card you can select which memory to use as a playback source or transferring destination Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation Note Y
18. Disc player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears in the display panel Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc tray does not close Load the disc correctly The disc does not eject You cannot eject the disc during CD USB Synchronized Transfer or RECI Transfer Press to cancel the transfer then press amp OPEN CLOSE on the unit to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer Playback does not start Wipe the disc clean page 38 Reload the disc Load the disc that this system can play back page 32 Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 38 Reload the disc Move the unit to a place with no vibration e g on top of a stable stand Move the speakers away from the unit or place them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high volume the speaker vibration may cause the sound to skip Playback does not start from the first track Set the play mode to Normal Play page 17 The folder name track name file name and ID3 tag characters do not appear properly The ID3 tag is not Version 1 1 0 1 1 and Version 2 2 2 2 3 The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows Upper cases A to Z Numbers 0 to 9
19. Electr re xen 21 Creating a party atmosphere DJ EFFECT 28 Other Operations Singing along 28 Changing the illumination pattern and color 29 Using the timers 29 Changing the display 30 Using optional equipment 31 Deactivating the buttons on the unit Child Lock 3l Additional Information Playable discs 32 Websites for compatible devices s S da cB 32 Troubleshooting 33 Precautions 40 In this manual MHC GPX88 is used for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names Unit 4 5 6 7 12 18 yu 14 14 X Z 6 ALe IAEA 222 17 fe 5 MHC GPX88 only Note When pressing the buttons on the unit press on the printings of the buttons 658 Remote control RM AMU163 ISOLATOR PHASER M
20. GPX88 GPX55 only 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeatedly to select SUBWOOFER then press 3 3 Press repeatedly to select the subwoofer level then press Q To exit the OPTIONS menu press OPTIONS on the unit Creating your own sound effect You can raise or lower the levels of specific frequency bands and then store the setting in the memory as USER EQ 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeatedly to select EQ EDIT then press 3 Press repeatedly to adjust the equalizer level then press Frequency band m 1 I Equalizer level sti 4 Repeat step 3 to adjust the level of other frequency bands and surround effect The user equalizer setting is stored when USER EQ appears in the display panel To bring up the user equalizer setting Press MUSIC repeatedly to select USER EQ juawjsnipy punos 2168 2848 Creating a party atmosphere DJ EFFECT 1 Press the following button to select the effect type The selected button lights up and the effect is activated FLANGER Create a deep flanging effect that is similar to the roar of a jet plane ISOLATOR Isolate a specific frequency band by adjusting the other frequency bands For example when you want to focus on vocal and etc SOUND FLASH Flash the sound output The sound cuts off periodically PHASER Create a series of peak
21. OVIET GAME 1 1 00 on standby Turn on the system or set it to standby mode 2 Remote control sensor 3 Disc tray 4 Unit MASTER VOLUME DJ CONTROL Adjust the volume Adjust the DJ EFFECT level page 28 You cannot use this knob to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is activated Remote control VOLUME Adjust the volume 5 Display panel 6 MUSIC MOVIE GAME FOOTBALL Select the preset sound effect page 27 FLANGER ISOLATOR SOUND FLASH PHASER page 28 Select the DJ EFFECT type Remote control DJ CONTROL Adjust the DJ EFFECT level 7 Select the menu items select folder Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device 4 rewind fast forward Hold down to find a point in a track or file during playback 149 gt gt i go back go forward Select a track or file TUNING Tune to the station you want Unit ENTER Remote control Enter the settings 8 N Mark page 24 Near Field Communication NFC touchpoint indication 9 OPEN CLOSE Insert or eject a disc 10 Unit II play pause Remote control play pause Start or pause playback To resume playback press B or B 768 968 E stop Stop playback Press twice to cancel resume playback of the USB device 11 REC TO USBB Transfer ont
22. ally after pairing is completed You can check the Bluetooth device address by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly yjoojenig Notes You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices If the 10th Bluetooth device is paired the least recently connected device will be replaced by the new one may be called PIN code PIN number or Password etc depending on the device The pairing standby status of the system is canceled after about 5 minutes If pairing is not successful repeat from step 1 While connected to a Bluetooth device this system cannot be detected and connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth device which is never paired before If you want to pair with another Bluetooth device repeat steps to 6 2368 To cancel pairing operation Hold down BLUETOOTH on the unit for 2 seconds or more until BLUETOOTH appears in the display panel Connecting with a smartphone by one touch NFC By touching the system with an NFC compatible smartphone the system is turned on in Bluetooth function automatically and then proceeds to complete pairing and the Bluetooth connection automatically What is NFC NFC Near Field Communication is a technology enabling short range wireless communication between various devices such as mobile phones and IC tags Thanks to the NFC function data communication can be achieved easily just by touching the des
23. ample peuejs 1198 Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R6 size AA batteries matching the polarities shown below Notes Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries If you do not use the remote control for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion Attaching the speaker pads LBT GPX77 MHC GPX88 GPX77 only The speaker pads are pre installed in vertical position to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping If you want to place the speakers in horizontal positioning page 13 attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers as shown below Front speaker Subwoofer MHC GPX88 only Positioning the speakers To obtain optimum performance from the system we recommend you to place the speakers as shown below Unit Front speaker left Front speaker right Subwoofer left Subwoofer right Subwoofer amp Spacer MHC GPX88 only Vertical positioning SONY SONY emblem emblem Is Foy IO oi 2i 0 3 m 1 foot wh 0 3 m 1 foot amp age Horizontal positioning SONY SONY emblem emblem Jess lo a 0 3 m 1 foot 14k 0 3 m 1 foot age LBT GPX77 MHC GPX77 only Vertical positioning
24. cted play mode changes to Normal Play automatically For REC1 transfer Select the track or audio file you want to transfer then start playback 4 Press REC TO USB B PUSH ENTER appears in the display panel 5 Press ENTER The transfer starts when DON T REMOVE appears in the display panel For Synchronized transfer When the transfer is completed the transfer source and the USB device stop automatically For REC1 transfer When the transfer is completed the disc or the USB device continues to play JejsueJ GSN 1992 2058 Transferring analog audio Analog Transfer You can transfer sound from an analog audio source other than CD USB or Bluetooth function to a USB device Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the port 19 2 Press TUNER BAND or AUDIO IN repeatedly to select the source you want to transfer 3 Press REC TO USB B PUSH ENTER appears in the display panel 4 Press ENTER The transfer starts when DON T REMOVE appears in the display panel 5 Start playback the source To stop transferring Press Bl To create a new MP3 file Press REC TO USB B during Analog Transfer NEW TRACK appears in the display panel A new MP3 is also created automatically after approximately 1 hour of transfer Notes When a new MP3 file is created transfer is disabled for the time being
25. d ST for FM stereo programs only light up in the display panel If TUNED does not light up and scanning does not stop press to stop scanning Then perform manual tuning below When you tune to an FM station that provides RDS services information such as the service name or station name is provided by broadcasts You can check the RDS information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly For manual tuning Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display panel Then press TUNING repeatedly to tune to the station you want Tip To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station press FM MODE repeatedly until lights up in the display panel aaun 2168 2268 To change the AM tuning interval Except for Saudi Arabian model The default setting for AM tuning interval is 9 KHz or 10 KHz for some areas You cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select AM band 2 Press 1 to turn off the system 3 While holding down ENTER press VO 9K STEP or AM 10K STEP appears in the display panel When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are erased Presetting radio stations You can store up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations as your favorite stations 1 Tune to the station you want 2 Press TUNER MEMORY Pres
26. data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted perform the transferring again Thecharacter code that can be displayed by this system are as follows Upper cases A to Z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt _ Other characters appear as 66 o The USB device is not recognized Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 15 The USB device does not work properly Refer to the operating instructions of the USB device on how to deal with this problem uoneuauoju euonippv 9568 3658 Playback does not start Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system Check the information on the websites about compatible USB devices page 15 Playback does not start from the first file Set the play mode to Normal Play Audio file cannot be played back USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported A WMA audio file that is the WMA DRM WMA Lossless or WMA PRO format cannot be played back An AAC audio file that is the AAC DRM or AAC Lossless format cannot be played back AAC audio files encoded at 96 kHz cannot be played back In case multiple partitions exist in USB device that is being used files may not be played back The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only Files that are encrypted or pr
27. display automatically turns to Power Saving Mode after a few seconds Changing the spectrum pattern of the display panel 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeatedly to select SPECTRUM then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the spectrum pattern you want then press To exit the OPTIONS menu press OPTIONS on the unit Viewing information in the display panel Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the system is turned on You can view the information as follows For AUDIO CD The elapsed playing time and remaining playing time during playback The total playing time when playback is stopped For audio files The elapsed playing time file name and folder name The title artist and album information Note The elapsed playing time of an audio file encoded using a VBR variable bit rate is not displayed correctly Using optional equipment 1 Press VOLUME repeatedly until VOLUME MIN appears in the display panel 2 Connect an optional equipment page 10 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the function which corresponds to the connected equipment 4 Start playing the connected equipment 5 Press VOLUME repeatedly to adjust the volume Deactivating the buttons on the unit Child Lock You can deactivate the buttons on the unit except I 5 for preventing misoperation such as child mischief Hold down lil on the unit for more than
28. ection System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration Continuous Laser Output Less than 44 6 uW This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick up Block with 7 mm aperture Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 88 dB Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner Antenna FM lead antenna AM loop antenna FM tuner section Tuning range USA and Brazilian models 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step Other models 87 5 MHz 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American and Australia models 531 kHz 1 710 kHz 9 kHz step 530 KHz 1 710 kHz 10 kHz step Saudi Arabian model 531 kHz 1 602 kHz 9 kHz step Other models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz 9 kHz step 530 kHz 1 610 kHz 10 kHz step Bluetooth section Communication system Bluetooth Standard version 3 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Output Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx 10 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum Compatible Bluetooth profiles A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP 1 3 Audio Video Remote Control Profile Supported codecs SBC Sub Band Codec AAC Advanced Audio Coding 2 1 The actual range will vary dep
29. ed for playback or transfer has no memory media inserted in the USB device NO STEP All of the programmed steps have been erased NO TRACK No playable file is loaded in the system NOT IN USE You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited NOT SUPPORTED An unsupported or unknown USB device is connected or the USB device is connected through a USB hub PROTECTED The USB device is write protected PUSH STOP You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the playback is stopped READING The system is reading information of the USB device Some operations are not available REC ERROR The transfer did not start stopped partway or otherwise could not be performed STEP FULL You tried to program more than 25 steps TRACK FULL The number of files has reached the maximum Precautions When carrying the unit Perform the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press I to turn on the system 2 Press CD 3 Remove the disc Press amp OPEN CLOSE to open and close the disc tray Wait until NO DISC appears in the display panel 4 Hold down CD and FLANGER for 3 seconds MECHA LOCK appears in the display panel 5 Unplug the power cord Notes on discs Before playing wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center outward to the edge Do not c
30. ending on factors such as obstacles between devices magnetic fields around a microwave oven static electricity reception sensitivity antenna s performance operating system software application etc 2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices Euonippy 4165 Speakers Front speaker SS GPX88 for MHC GPX88 SS GPX77 for LBT GPX77 MHC GPX77 SS GPX55 for LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 SS GPX33 for MHC GPX33 Speaker system SS GPX88 GPX55 GPX33 2 way Bass reflex SS GPX77 3 way Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer cone type 200 mm 7 7 8 in Tweeter horn type SS GPX88 GPX77 25 mm 1 in SS GPX55 GPX33 20 mm 13 16 in Subwoofer cone type SS GPX77 200 mm 7 7 8 in Rated impedance SS GPX88 GPX55 GPX33 4 ohms SS GPX77 HIGH 4 ohms LOW 8 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx SS GPX88 360 mm x 604 mm x 330 mm 14 1 4 in x 23 7 8 in x 13 in SS GPX77 360 mm x 604 mm x 390 mm 14 1 4 in x 23 7 8 in x 15 3 8 in SS GPX55 GPX33 290 mm x 395 mm x 320 mm 11 1 2 in x 15 5 8 in x 12 5 8 in Mass Approx SS GPX88 12 2 kg 26 Ib 15 oz SS GPX77 14 kg 30 lb 14 oz SS GPX55 GPX33 6 9 kg 15 Ib 4 oz Quantity 2 pieces Subwoofer SS WGP88 for MHC GPX88 SS WGP55 for LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 Subwoofer system 1 way Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer 250 mm 9 7 8 in cone type Rated impedance SS WGP88 WGP55 5 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx
31. ense on the lens inside the unit and cause the system to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates On heat buildup Heat buildup on the unit during operation is normal and is not a cause for alarm Do not touch the cabinet if it has been used continuously at a high volume because the cabinet may have become hot Do not obstruct the ventilation holes On the speaker system This speaker system is not magnetically shielded and the picture on nearby TV sets may become magnetically distorted In this situation turn off the TV wait 15 to 30 minutes and turn it back on If there is no improvement move the speakers far away from the TV Cleaning the cabinet Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild detergent solution Do not use any type of abrasive pad scouring powder or solvent such as thinner benzine or alcohol On Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth devices should be used within approximately 10 meters 33 feet unobstructed distance of each other The effective communication range may become shorter under the following conditions When a person metal object wall or other obstruction is between the devices with a Bluetooth connection Locations where a wireless LAN is installed Around microwave ovens that are in use Locations where other electromagnetic waves occur Bluetoot
32. ere is severe hum or noise Move the system away from sources of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet nstall a noise filter commercially available to the power cord Turn off surrounding electrical equipment The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time page 29 Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 29 The remote control does not function Remove the obstacles between the remote control and the unit Move the remote control closer to the unit Point the remote control at the unit s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA Move the unit away from the fluorescent light There is acoustic feedback Reduce the volume e MHC GPX88 only Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone CHILD LOCK appears when you press any button on the unit Set the Child Lock function to off page 31 Euonippv 33608 34 Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible Check that the speakers are connected securely and correctly The source being played back is monaural There is no sound from a specific speaker Check that the speaker is connected securely and correctly LBT GPX55 MHC GPX88 GPX55 only Set the subwoofer level to the appropriate level page 27
33. et number n phe MEMORY 10 Y bya 78 3 Press TUNING repeatedly to select the preset number you want then press COMPLETE appears in the display panel The station is stored To tune to a preset station Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET lights up in the display panel Then press TUNING repeatedly to select the preset number you want Bluetooth About the Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters 33 feet Supported Bluetooth version profiles and codecs Supported Bluetooth version Bluetooth Standard version 3 0 EDR Enhanced Data Rate Supported Bluetooth profiles A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP 1 3 Audio Video Remote Control Profile Supported Bluetooth codecs SBC Sub Band Codec AAC Advanced Audio Coding Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetooth device You can listen to music from your Bluetooth device over a wireless connection Check the websites for the information about compatible Bluetooth devices page 32 About the BLUETOOTH indicator The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up or flashes in blue to show the Bluetooth status System status Indicator status Bluetooth standby Flashes slowly
34. etting Press again to change the illumination pattern or color on the unit and the speakers instantaneously LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 GPX33 only Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to show current setting Press again to change the illumination pattern or color on the unit instantaneously To turn off the illumination press LED PATTERN repeatedly to select PATTERN OFF Using the timers The system offers three timer functions You cannot activate both the Play Timer and the Recording Timer at the same time If you use either with the Sleep Timer the Sleep Timer has priority Sleep Timer You can fall asleep when listening to music The system turns off after the preset time Press SLEEP repeatedly To cancel Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly to select SLEEP OFF Tip To check the remaining time before the system turns off press SLEEP Play Timer Recording Timer Make sure you have set the clock Play Timer You can wake up to disc tuner or USB device at a preset time Recording Timer You can transfer music from a preset radio station into a USB device at a specified time 1 For Play Timer Prepare the sound source then press VOLUME to adjust the volume To start from a specific track or file create your own program page 17 For Recording Timer Tune to the preset radio station page 22 2 Press TIMER MENU 3 Press repeatedly to select PLAY SET or REC SET then press
35. h devices and wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g use the same frequency band 2 4 GHz When using your Bluetooth device near a device with wireless LAN capability electromagnetic interference may occur This could result in lower data transfer rates noise or inability to connect If this happens try the following remedies Try connecting this system and Bluetooth device when you are at least 10 meters 33 feet away from the wireless LAN equipment Turn off the power to the wireless LAN equipment when using your Bluetooth device within 10 meters 33 feet Theradio waves broadcast by this system may interfere with the operation of some medical devices Since this interference may result in malfunction always turn off the power on this system and Bluetooth device in the following locations In hospitals on trains in airplanes at gas stations and any place where flammable gases may be present Near automatic doors or fire alarms This system supports security functions that comply with the Bluetooth specification as a means of ensuring security during communication using Bluetooth technology However this security may be insufficient depending on the setting contents and other factors so always be careful when performing communication using Bluetooth technology Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using Bluetooth technology
36. han 3 meters CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear exterior For customers in the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit Record these numbers in the space provided below Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product Model No Serial No This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions 2 Keep these instructions 3 Heed all warnings 4 Follow all instructions 5 Do not use this apparatus near water 6 Clean only with dry cloth 7 Do not block any ventilation openings Install in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions 8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other apparatus including amplifiers that produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety
37. hat provide good reception when you set up the antennas Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise J Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Ox ae a AM loop antenna E Speakers LBT GPX77 MHC GPX88 GPX77 The speaker connectors are color coded with their respective speaker terminals on the unit Example Notes Be sure to use only the supplied speakers When connecting speaker cords insert the connector straight into the terminals LED SPEAKER terminals LBT GPX77 MHC GPX88 GPX77 only Connect the LED SPEAKER connector of the speaker to this terminal The lighting on the speakers will react according to the music source You can select the illumination pattern and color according to your preference page 29 FRONT 2 SPEAKERS URT AUDIO IN jacks Use an audio cord not supplied to connect to the audio output jacks of the following equipment The sound is output through this system TV DVD SAT R L Connect to a TV or an audio video equipment PC GAME R L Connect to a computer or gaming device 9 Power Plug the power cord into a wall socket The demonstration appears in the display panel Press I D to turn on the system 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 Ex
38. hen you turn off the system the selected Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode returns to Normal Play Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played back 1 For CD function Press CD to select CD function For USB function Press USB repeatedly to select the USB device you want 2 When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM lights up in the display panel 3 Audio files only Press C3 repeatedly to select a folder If you want to program all files in the folder press Press I 4 gt gt i repeatedly to select the track or audio file you want then press xyoeg eld gsn osid Total playing time of Selected track program including or file number selected track or file ry i vare us mie lt r Hr FYTTI Pow appears when the total playing time exceeds 100 minutes for an AUDIO CD or when you program an audio file 5 Repeat steps 3 to 4 to program additional tracks or audio files 6 Press W to start Program Play 1798 1892 cancel Program Play When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly until PGM disappear from the display panel To delete the last step from the program list Press CLEAR when playback is stopped Notes CD function only The program list remains available until you open the disc tray USB funct
39. ignated touchpoint on the NFC compatible devices 1 Download and install the app Easy Connect Download the free Android app from Google Play by searching for Easy Connect or access it by using the two dimensional code below Data communication fees may be charged Two dimensional code for direct access Use a two dimensional code reader app Notes The app may not be available in some countries regions Depending on your smartphone you can use the NFC function without installing the app In this case the operations and specifications may be different For details refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone Compatible smartphones Smartphones with a built in NFC function OS Android 2 3 3 or later excluding Android 3 x 2 Start the app Easy Connect on the smartphone Make sure that the application screen is displayed 3 Touch the smartphone to the N Mark on the system until the smartphone vibrates Complete the connection by following the instructions displayed on the smartphone When the Bluetooth connection is established the BLUETOOTH indicator stops flashing and remains light up Bluetooth device name appears in the display panel You can switch the sound source from the smartphone to another NFC compatible Bluetooth device For details refer to the operating instructions of your Bluetooth device If pairing and the Bluet
40. ion only The program list is cleared when you perform the erase operation remove the USB device switch the USB memory select Playing repeatedly Repeat Play Press REPEAT repeatedly repeat all tracks or audio files on a folder disc USB device G1 repeat a track or audio file Notes on the USB device The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player You cannot erase audio files and folders in Shuffle Play or Program Play SB Transfer Transferring music You can transfer music from a sound source to a USB device connected to the Y B port The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3 However you can also transfer WMA and AAC files from USB A Notes Do not remove the USB device during transfer or erase operations Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself MP3 WMA AAC files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original files When transferring from an AUDIO CD TUNER TV DVD SAT or PC GAME function you may select the bit rate before transferring USB transfer and erase operations are disabled while the disc tray is open Note on copyright protected content The transferred music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders To select the playback source or transferring destination USB
41. lean discs with solvents such as benzine thinner or commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight On safety Completely disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall outlet mains if it is not going to be used for an extended period of time When unplugging the unit always grip the plug Never pull the cord itself Should any solid object or liquid get into the system unplug the system and have it checked by qualified personnel before operating it again For customers in United States only One blade of the plug is wider than other for the purpose of safety and will fit to the wall outlet only one way If you are unable to insert the plug fully in the outlet contact your dealer AC power cord must be changed only at the qualified service shop On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot cold dusty dirty or humid or lacking adequate ventilation or subject to vibration direct sunlight or a bright light Becareful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated for example wax oil polish as staining or discoloration of the surface may result Ifthe system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may cond
42. ned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified Table of Contents Guide to parts and controls 6 Getting Started Hooking up the system Securely eerte 10 Positioning the speakers 12 Setting the clock 14 Disc USB Playback Playing a 15 Before using the USB device with this 15 Playing a USB device 16 Searching a track or audio file Track Using play mode USB Transfer Transferring music 18 Tuner Listening to the radio 21 Bluetooth About the Bluetooth wireless technology esee 22 Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetooth device 22 Setting the Bluetooth audio Codecs sion nette ines 26 Setting Canceling Bluetooth standby mode 26 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 27 Creating your own sound
43. nel at 5 ohms 100 Hz LBT GPX77 MHC GPX77 HIGH speakers Power Output rated 350 W 350 W at 4 ohms kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 600 W 600 W per channel at 4 ohms kHz LOW speakers RMS output power reference 300 W 300 W 8 ohms 100 Hz LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 Front speaker Power Output rated 350 W 350 W at 4 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 550 W 550 W per channel at 4 ohms 1 kHz Subwoofer RMS output power reference 500 W 5 ohms 100 Hz MHC GPX33 Front speaker Power Output rated 350 W 350 W at 4 ohms kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 600 W 600 W per channel at 4 ohms 1 kHz Inputs TV DVD SAT AUDIO IN L R Voltage 2 V impedance 47 kilohms PC GAME AUDIO IN L R Voltage 2 V impedance 47 kilohms MIC MHC GPX88 only Sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms Y A USB Y B USB port Type A USB section Supported bit rate WMA 48 kbps 192 kbps VBR CBR AAC 48 kbps 320 kbps VBR CBR Sampling frequencies WMA 44 1 kHz AAC 44 1 kHz Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA Disc USB section Supported bit rate MPEG Layer 3 32 kbps 320 kbps VBR MPEG2 Layer 3 8 kbps 160 kbps VBR MPEGI Layer 2 32 kbps 384 kbps VBR Sampling frequencies MPEG Layer 3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz MPEG2 Layer 3 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz MPEG Layer 2 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz Disc player s
44. nplug and plug the power cord back in 2 Press I to turn on the system Hold down LED COLOR at the same time for about 3 seconds RESET appears in the display panel user configured settings such as preset radio stations timer and the clock are reset to factory default setting Messages Disc Timer NO DISC There is no disc on the disc tray or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played back on this system NO STEP of the programmed steps have been erased NOT IN USE You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited OFF TIME NG The Play Timer or Recording Timer start time and stop time is the same PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation PUSH STOP You tried to perform an operation that can be performed only when the playback is stopped READING The system is reading information of the disc or USB device Some operations are not available STEP FULL You tried to program more than 25 steps UNLOCK The disc theft preventive function is released USB device DEVICE FULL The memory of the USB device is full FATAL ERROR The USB device was removed during transfer or erase operation and may have been damaged Euonippv 3762 3848 FOLDER FULL The number of folders has reached the maximum NO DEVICE No USB device is connected NO MEMORY The memory select
45. o page 21 22 DISPLAY Change the information on the display panel 23 SEARCH TUNER MEMORY Enter or exit search mode Preset the radio station page 22 04 CLEAR Delete the last step from the program list 25 TIMER MENU page 14 29 Set the clock and the timers 26 PLAY MODE TUNING MODE Select the play mode of an AUDIO CD disc or a USB device page 17 Select the tuning mode page 21 The VOLUME and B buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system 968 10 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely To front speaker right front speaker left To HIGH speaker right 4 To HIGH speaker left SPEAKERS HIGH IMPEDANCE USE 40 SPEAKERS LOW IMPEDANCE USE 80 B LED SPEAKER A 15 RES To LOW speaker right LOW speaker left To subwoofer right 8 subwoofer left 8 To subwoofer J E is different E depending on the model See below UU UL MHC GPX88 LBT GPX77 MHC GPX77 LBT GPX55 MHC GPX55 MHC GPX33 FRONT SPEAKERS B E SUBWOOFER IMPEDANCE USE 40 3 2 HH Antennas Find a location and an orientation t
46. o the optional USB device which is connected to the Y B port 12 OPTIONS Enter or exit options menu 13 BASS BAZUCA page 27 Select the BASS BAZUCA effect 14 LED PATTERN page 29 Change the illumination pattern on the speakers LBT GPX77 MHC GPX88 GPX77 only and the unit LED COLOR page 29 Change the illumination color on the speakers LBT GPX77 MHC GPX88 GPX77 only and the unit 15 Y B REC PLAY USB port Connect and transfer to an optional USB device Y B indicator 16 MIC jack Connect a microphone MIC LEVEL MIN MAX Adjust the microphone volume 17 Y A PLAY USB port Connect an optional USB device Y A indicator 18 BLUETOOTH page 22 Press to select Bluetooth function Hold down to activate Bluetooth pairing during Bluetooth function 19 CD Select the CD function Unit USB USB SELECT Remote control USB Select the USB function Select the USB device connected to the Y A or port during USB function Unit TUNER BAND Select the TUNER function Select the FM or AM band during TUNER function Unit AUDIO IN Select the TV DVD SAT or PC GAME function Remote control FUNCTION Select a function 20 SLEEP page 29 Set the Sleep Timer 21 REPEAT FM MODE Listen to a disc a USB device a single track or file repeatedly page 18 Select the FM reception mode monaural or stere
47. ony europe com gt For customers in other countries regions lt http www sony asia com support gt Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your system find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the corrective action If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if the service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained If PROTECT EXX X is a number appears in the display panel Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items Are you using only the supplied speakers s anything blocking the ventilation holes of the unit After checking the above items and fixing any problems plug in the power cord again and turn on the system If the issue persists consult your nearest Sony dealer General The clock or timer setting is canceled The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred Set the clock page 14 and timer page 29 again There is no sound Adjust the volume Check the speaker connections page 10 Check the connection of the optional equipment if any page 10 Turn on the connected equipment There is no audio output during Recording Timer There is no microphone sound MHC GPX88 only Adjust the microphone volume Make sure the microphone is connected to the MIC jack correctly Make sure the microphone is turned on Th
48. ooth connection fail do the following Relaunch NFC Easy Connect and move the smartphone slowly over the N Mark Remove the case from the smartphone if using a commercially available smartphone case Playing music froma Bluetooth device You can operate a Bluetooth device by connecting the system and a Bluetooth device using AVRCP Check the following before playing music The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device is turned on Pairing has been completed W For a Bluetooth device 1 Press BLUETOOTH on the unit to select Bluetooth function BLUETOOTH appears in the display panel 2 Establish connection with the Bluetooth device The last connected Bluetooth device will be connected automatically Perform the Bluetooth connection from the Bluetooth device if the device is not connected Once the connection is established the Bluetooth device name appears in the display panel 3 Press Depending on the Bluetooth device you may have to press B twice you may need to start playback of an audio source on the Bluetooth device Notes When the system is not connected to any Bluetooth device the system will connect and playback from the last connected Bluetooth device automatically when you press B If you try to connect another Bluetooth device to the system the current connected Bluetooth device will be disconnected W For an NFC compatible smartphone T
49. otected by passwords and etc cannot be played back Files with DRM Digital Rights Management copyright protection cannot be played back by this system The MP3 PRO audio file can be played back as MP3 audio file This system supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details refer to the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer Tuner Severe hum or noise or stations cannot be received TUNED or ST flashes in the display panel Connect the antenna properly Change antenna location and its orientation to obtain good reception Connect a commercially available external antenna Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off from the plastic stand Turn off surrounding electrical equipment Bluetooth device Pairing cannot be done Move the Bluetooth device closer to the system Pairing may not be possible if other Bluetooth devices are present around the system In this case turn off the other Bluetooth devices Make sure the correct passkey was entered at the Bluetooth device Connection is not possible The Bluetooth device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile and cannot be connected with the system Enable the Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth device Establish a connection from the Bluetooth device The pairing registration information ha
50. ou cannot select a memory during playback or transfer Make sure to select a memory before starting playback or transfer 1 Connect USB device to the A or B port 2 Press USB USB SELECT repeatedly until USB A or USB B lights up in the display panel 3 Press OPTIONS when playback is stopped 4 Press to select USB MEM SEL then press ENTER 5 Press to select the memory you want then press ENTER xyoegf eld gsny osiq 15 1692 Playing USB device The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows MP3 file extension mp3 WMA file extension AAC file extension m4a mp4 or If the audio files have the above file extension but are not the respective formats the system may produce noise or may malfunction 1 Press USB repeatedly until USB A or USB B lights up in the display panel 2 connect a USB device to the YA or B port USB device 3 Press The audio files are played back in different orders depending on the play mode Searching a track or audio file Track Search 1 Press SEARCH SEARCH lights up in the display panel 2 Audio files only Press to select the folder you want then press gt 3 Press to select the track or audio file you want then press gt The selected track or audio file starts playback
51. ouch the smartphone to the N Mark on the system to establish the Bluetooth connection Start playback of an audio source on the smartphone For details on playback refer to the operating instructions of your smartphone To disconnect the Bluetooth device W For a Bluetooth device Press BLUETOOTH on the unit BLUETOOTH appears in the display panel Depending on the Bluetooth device the Bluetooth connection may be canceled automatically when you stop playback ujoojenig W For an NFC compatible smartphone Touch the smartphone to the N Mark on the system again Erasing all the pairing registration information Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press BLUETOOTH to select Bluetooth function BLUETOOTH appears in the display panel If the system is connected to a Bluetooth device the Bluetooth device name appears in the display panel Press BLUETOOTH to disconnect the Bluetooth device 2568 2 Hold down ENTER and PHASER for about 3 seconds PAIR HISTORY and CLEAR appear in the display panel and all the pairing information is erased Setting the Bluetooth audio codecs You can select the Bluetooth audio codecs when the connected Bluetooth device supports Advanced Audio Coding AAC 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeatedly to select BT AAC then press 3 Press repeatedly to select BT ON or BT OFF BT A
52. purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over Wes 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped The following FCC statement applies only to the version of this model manufactured for sale in the U S A Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations NOTE This equipment has been
53. s and troughs in the frequency spectrum like a sweeping effect 2 Press DJ CONTROL to adjust the effect level To turn off the effect Press the selected effect button again Notes The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off when you turn off the system or change the function or tuner band If you activate the DJ EFFECT during transfer the sound effect will not be transferred onto the USB device You cannot use MASTER VOLUME DJ CONTROL on the unit to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is activated Press VOLUME on the remote control to adjust the volume Other Operations Singing along MHC GPX88 only You can sing along with any audio source that played back on this system 1 Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to reduce the microphone volume level 2 Connect a microphone to the MIC jack on the unit 3 Start playing the music and adjust the volume 4 Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume If acoustic feedback howling occurs reduce the volume move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone After you have finished disconnect the microphone Note The sound from the microphone will not be transferred onto the USB device during USB transferring Changing the illumination pattern and color Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to select the illumination pattern or color LBT GPX77 MHC GPX88 GPX77 only Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to show current s
54. s been erased Perform the pairing operation again While connected to a Bluetooth device this system cannot be detected and a connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth device which is never paired before Erase the pairing registration information of the Bluetooth device page 25 and perform the pairing operation again page 23 The sound skips or fluctuates or the connection is lost The system and the Bluetooth device are too far apart If there are obstacles between the system and your Bluetooth device remove or avoid the obstacles If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation such as a wireless LAN other Bluetooth device or a microwave oven nearby move them away The sound of your Bluetooth device cannot be heard on this system Increase the volume on your Bluetooth device first and then adjust the volume using VOLUME There is severe hum noise or distorted sound f there are obstacles between the system and your Bluetooth device remove or avoid the obstacles f there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation such as a wireless LAN other Bluetooth device or a microwave oven nearby move them away Turn down the volume of the connected Bluetooth device To reset the system If the system still does not operate properly reset the system to factory default settings Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 U
55. tacky when touched Note on DualDiscs A DualDiscs is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Notes on playing multisession discs This system can play back multisession discs when an MP3 file is contained in the first session Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back If later sessions contain AUDIO CD format the system cannot play back this multisession discs If the first session is recorded in AUDIO CD format only the first session will be played back Websites for compatible devices Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and Bluetooth devices For customers in Latin America lt http esupport sony com LA gt For customers in the United States lt http www esupport sony com gt For customers in Europe and Russia lt http support s
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