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Sony LBT-ZTX7 User's Manual

1. _ WI Continued 01 U09 pue sued o apiny 768 868 No 8 e el gt el bB 2 EQ BAND MEMORY page 38 Press to select a frequency band Display pages 11 31 32 48 Meter display page 32 Power illuminator pages 31 32 PRESET EQ pages 30 38 Press to select a preset sound effect Disc tray pages 11 20 43 48 SURROUND SPEAKER MODE MHC GTX888 only page 30 Press to select the sound system SURROUND MHC GTX787 MHC GTX777 LBT ZTX7 only page 30 Press to select the surround effect GROOVE page 30 Press to reinforce the bass 8 9 Ke METER MODE page 32 Press to select a preset display pattern Function buttons CD pages 15 20 24 32 33 36 TUNER BAND pages 22 32 Unit TAPE pages 29 32 Unit AUDIO pages 29 32 Unit VIDEO pages 29 32 Unit HEEB pages 25 27 32 33 Remote USB pages 25 27 33 Remote FUNCTION page 29 Press to select a function Unit BHI play pause pages 20 24 27 29 44 Remote p gt play pages 20 27 29 44 Remote II pause pages 20 29 Press to start or pause playback E stop pages 20 22 27 29 37 43 Press to stop playback recording or transferring Ikea PP1 go backward go forward pages 20 27 34 Press to select a track or file
2. Discs that this system CANNOT play e CD ROM CD R CD RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 Joliet CD R CD RW recorded in multisession that have not ended by closing the session CD R CD RW of poor recording quality CD R CD RW that have scratches or are dirty or CD R CD RW recorded with an incompatible recording device CD R CD RW which is finalized incorrectly Disc containing files other than MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 MP3 files Discs of non standard shape for example heart square star Discs that have adhesive tape paper or sticker attached to them e Rental or used discs with attached seals where the glue extends beyond the seal e Discs that have labels printed using ink that feels tacky when touched Notes on discs Before playing wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center out to the edge Do not clean 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 ina car parked in direct sunlight On safety The unit is not disconnected from the AC power source mains as long as it is connected to the wall socket even if the unit itself has been turned off Completely disconnect the power cord mains lead from the wall socket mains if it is not going to be
3. CLEAR page 34 Press to delete a pre programmed track PLAY MODE TUNING MODE pages 21 22 28 33 35 37 44 48 Press to select the play mode of CD or USB function Press to select the tuning mode TUNER MEMORY page 35 Press to preset a radio station SLEEP page 39 Press to activate the Sleep Timer Display FLANGER CHORUS DELAY MATRIX SUR 12 LINK BOOSTER SURROUND C ZERE X Sn G E USBSYNC REC T c7 _ ATA 45 45 TAPE ei USB Vo Yat Val aa o S000 aaa aaa aaoo aa aoa oa popao peoos posee pease masma Sogse poeeo peage Soe Boppe DEPED Good Good Geode Boone PPooo PAPPA Sooo z poopoo Beeco pomeo panoe eomma memga pomeo Beeed gonneg a popopo 8eeco oopen penes poema Soose pomeo Bosse Boneg G Sagee 88eco Sod Daoue gogog odds Googe Goose gogog BSeee BSSee BESEe Seees BEBES Sees Beeee Beede B2069 O0000 ogooro ooooo ooooo ooooo oooo0 goo00 ooooo ooooo USB papag pesse gases pesee poema geese asees Beeee Sessa TAPE poopoo Beeco pomem penae maemo Sogce pomeo peoga sooo REC pooo 8eeco oopan penae Beeed Segoe pomeo Boees Sonno poopoo Beedo pomeo panoe eomma Sogde pompo peoga Boneg PLAY popopo poooe Sooo panee poemo measa pomeo Bosse ogee BSSee PESAS BESEe SSE BEBES SPOSE BEES Seeda SSeS SLEEP ALLI DISCS SHUF PGM REPI USB MEMORY D3 PRESET AUTO
4. ENTER 3 Press I lt or PPI repeatedly to set the hour 4 Press ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display 5 Press I lt or PPI repeatedly to set the minute 6 Press ENTER The clock starts functioning Note The clock settings are canceled when you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs To display the clock when the system is off Press DISPLAY on the unit repeatedly until the clock is displayed The clock is displayed for a few seconds pees Bune i 1962 2068 Basic Operations Playing a CD MP3 disc 1 Press CD 2 Press OPEN CLOSE 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 To load additional discs press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE to rotate the disc tray 4 Press OPEN CLOSE 4 to close the disc tray Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction 5 Press II or B on the remote to start playback 6 Turn MASTER VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote to adjust the volume Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press W Pause playback Press BHI or Hl on the remote Press B gt HE or H on the remote again to resume playback Select a track or file Press k or PI repeatedly during playback For AUDIO CD you can also turn OPERATION DIAL then press ENTER TRACK SEARCH Selec
5. The FLANGER DELAY or CHORUS sound effect is automatically turned off when you turn off the system change the function select other sound effect If you activate FLANGER DELAY or CHORUS during recording transferring the sound effect will be recorded onto the tape or transferred onto the USB device However these sound effect will not be transferred onto the USB device during CD function 3 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the setting you want 4 Press ENTER 5 Repeat steps 2 to 4 to make other settings To exit the OPTIONS menu Press OPTIONS again suoijeiodoc oiseg 3108 3268 Changing the display mode Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off You can select the following display mode Demonstration The display changes and the indicators flash 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 is displayed The clock display automatically turns to Power Save Mode after a few seconds You cannot perform the following operations during Power Saving Mode Setting the clock page 19 Changing the AM tuning interval page 23 Turning on the system by pressing the function buttons CD TUNER BAND TAPE AUDIO VIDEO or EEB Using the Meter Display You can easily view the information through the meter display such as the
6. available Data Error You tried to play back a audio file that is not playable page 46 Device Error The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected Fatal Error The USB device was removed during transferring or erase operation and may have been damaged NO STEP All of the programmed files have been erased Not Supported An unsupported USB device is connected or the USB device is connected through an USB hub No Track No playable audio file is loaded in the system Not in Use You tried to perform a specific operation under conditions where that operation is prohibited Over Current An over current was detected 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 REC Error Transferring did not start stopped partway or otherwise could not be performed page 44 Removed The USB device has been removed Step Full You tried to program more than 25 tracks or files steps Track Full You cannot transfer onto the USB device because the number of file has reached its maximum Folder Full You cannot transfer onto the USB device because the number of folder has reached its maximum Device Full The memory of the USB device is full uolyeWOJU eEUONIPPY i ages Precautions Discs that this system CAN play AUDIO CD CD R CD RW audio data MP3 files
7. with this problem If the problem persists contact your nearest Sony dealer Playback does not start Turn off the system then connect the USB device again e Connect the supported USB device page 56 e Press B gt HE or B on the remote to start playback Playback does not start from the first track Set the play mode to Normal Play page 28 The audio files cannot be played back e MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back e Some AAC files may not be played back correctly e WMA files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back e The data is not stored in MP3 WMA AAC format e USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT 16 or FAT32 cluster size 512 byte 32 kbyte are unsupported If you use partitioned USB device only audio files on the first partition can be played back e Playback is possible up to 8 folder levels e The number of folders has exceeded 997 The number of audio files has exceeded 999 e Files that are encrypted or protected by passwords etc cannot be played back This system supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB device may not support all of these FAT For details see the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer Tuner There is severe hum or noise TUNED or ST flashes in the display e Set the proper band and frequency page 22 e Connect the antenna
8. OPERATION DIAL to select MP3 BOOSTER then press ENTER 3 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select AUTO then press ENTER To exit the OPTIONS menu press OPTIONS Note When an audio file is played back the MP3 BOOSTER function is automatically activated if you have set MP3 BOOSTER to AUTO BOOSTER lights up in the display Creating a party atmosphere X TRANCE You can create a party atmosphere by using X TRANCE Changing the display 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want then press ENTER The last selected item setting appears To Do this in the display Flash the sound Hold down SOUND output FLASH during playback ILLUM The sound cuts To cancel the effect Change the illumination pattern off periodically release SOUND FLASH around MASTER VOLUME Change the Hold down SOUND METER BACKLIGHT sound flash FLASH and turn speed 1 20 OPERATION DIAL Change the meter backlight pattern Create a deep Press FLANGER METER POINTER flanging effect repeatedly to select Change the meter pointer pattern that is similar to FLANGER ON the roar of a jet DISPLAY plane Change the front panel display pattern Create a live Press DELAY repeatedly sound with full characteristic reverb effect to select DELAY ON Create a slow and deep chorus effect Press CHORUS repeatedly to select CHORUS ON Notes
9. Subwoofer pads MHC GTX888 only Black 8 Speaker cords MHC GTX787 LBT ZTX7 only 2 Spacer A MHC GTX888 only 2 Spacer B MHC GTX888 only 2 Spacer C MHC GTX777 only 2 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Standby power consumption 0 5 W e Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards uolyeWOjU jeuonippy 5568 5668 Compatible USB devices with this system You can use the following Sony USB devices on this system Verified Sony USB device as of March 2008 Product name Model name Walkman NWD B103 B103F B105 B105F NWZ A815 A816 A818 NWZ S515 S516 S615F S616F S618F IC Recorder ICD SX57 SX67 SX77 ICD U50 U60 U70 ICD SX68 SX78 SX88 MICROVAULT USM512JX 1GJX 2GJX 4GJX Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone as of March 2008 Product name Model name Walkman Phone W880i W850i W710i W660i W580i W910i Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible devices For customers in the U S A lt http www sony com shelfsupport gt For customers in Canada English lt http www sony ca ElectronicsSupport gt French lt http fr sony ca ElectronicsSupport gt For customers in Europe lt http sonydigital link com dna gt For customers in Latin America lt http www sony latin com pa info gt For customers in Asia and Oceania lt
10. TUNED MONO ST 1 P gt lights up during playback PII lights up when playback is paused 2 Indicates the activated sound effect pages 30 31 38 Note LINK MATRIX SUR 1 and MATRIX SUR 2 light up for MHC GTX888 only 3 Lights up when the USB function is selected page 27 4 Indicators for the disc tray page 20 O lights up when the disc is selected 43 lights up when there is a disc on the disc tray 1 2 and 3 light up when the system is turned on 5 Displays the current status and information page 32 6 Lights up during transferring onto an USB device or recording onto a tape pages 23 36 7 Lights up when the timer is set page 39 8 Lights up when the Sleep Timer is activated page 39 9 Indicators for the TUNER function pages 22 35 10 Lights up when the MP3 file contains ID3 tag information 11 Lights up when an optional USB device is recognized page 23 12 Indicates the selected play mode pages 21 28 13 Indicates the type of disc or file that the system recognized 14 Indicates the type of audio file information that displayed page 32 JJ lights up when a file name is displayed 3 lights up when an artist name is displayed 5 lights up when a folder name is displayed 01 U09 pue sued o apiny5 i 11 12 Getting Starte
11. data from the Sony digital music player by using Media Manager for WALKMAN transfer in MP3 format MP4 format file AAC or VIDEO cannot be displayed by this system Index B Batteries 15 Cc CD TAPE Synchro Recording 36 CD USB Synchronized Transfer 23 CHORUS 31 COLD RESET 48 Compatible USB devices with this system 56 D DELAY 31 Demonstration 14 32 Display 11 Display mode 32 F FLANGER 31 FM MODE 23 H Handling discs 50 Hooking up the system 12 L LINK 30 Manual Recording 36 Manual Transferring 23 MATRIX SURROUND 1 2 30 Meter display 32 MP3 BOOSTER 30 Multi Session 5 N Non playable disc 50 Normal Play 21 28 0 OPTIONS menu 30 31 P Play mode 21 28 Playable disc 50 Power Saving Mode 32 Preset effect 30 Presetting radio station 35 Program Play 33 R Radio station 22 RDS Radio Data System 36 REC Transferring 23 Remote 8 Repeat Play 20 28 S Shuffle Play 21 28 SOUND FLASH 31 Sound Mixing 36 T Timer Play Timer 39 Recording Timer 39 Sleep Timer 39 U User equalizer 38 X X TRANCE 31 uopewnoyu jeuonippy i 57GB 328648 313 1 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia http www sony net
12. file is created a few seconds of music source would be lost To select the transferring destination on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone When transferring music from this system to a mobile phone you can select the internal memory of the mobile phone or an external memory such as a Memory Stick etc as a transferring destination 1 Connect the mobile phone to the e lt USB port on the unit 2 Press OPTIONS 3 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select USB SELECT 4 Press ENTER The drive name is displayed The displayed name vary depending on the specifications of the mobile phone 5 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the drive you want If only one drive is displayed proceed to step 6 To cancel this operation press OPTIONS 6 Press ENTER 7 Start transferring by following steps 2 and 3 of Transferring onto an USB device page 23 To remove the USB device 1 Press MSH or USB on the remote 2 When playback is stopped hold down W on the unit until No Device appears in the display 3 Remove the USB device To erase audio files or folders from the USB device You can erase audio files or folders from the USB device 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the e lt gt USB port on the unit 2 Press ME or USB on the remote 3 To erase an audio file press k or PPI repeatedly to select the audio file To erase a folder press G5 repeatedly to select the folder 4 Press ER
13. http www css ap sony com gt Notes Do not use USB devices other than these USB devices Operation of models not listed here is not guaranteed Operation may not always be ensured even when using these USB devices Some of these USB devices may not be available for purchase in certain areas See the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for details on the operation method If you want to format the above USB devices be sure to use the models or formatter software supplied with the USB device However if the formatting process is performed using other method the transferring may not be properly done Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone Set the data transfer mode of your mobile phone to File Transfer Mass Storage For details refer to the operating instructions supplied with the mobile phone Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile phone when connecting to the system Some AAC audio files supported by the mobile phone are not supported by this system In the case that the song which is registered as the playlist in the mobile phone is erased by this system the playlist registration is not deleted Notes on Walkman Some audio files supported by the Sony digital music player are not supported by this system When the Sony digital music player is connected to this system wait until the display of Creating Library or Creating Database disappears When transferring music
14. music source level To select a preset display pattern Press METER MODE repeatedly to select the preset display pattern you want Front panel display meter display and power illuminator will change according to the preset pattern you have selected Viewing information in the display Checking the elapsed playing time remaining time and titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly during playback The following information appears in the display When playing an AUDIO CD Elapsed playing time of the current track Remaining time of the current track Remaining time of the current disc Clock display for few seconds Effect name for few seconds When playing audio files Elapsed playing time of the current file Track name from the file information Artist name from the file information Album name from the file information Clock display for few seconds Effect name for few seconds 1 Appears only when 1 DISC or mode is selected 2 File name is displayed when there is no track name information from the file 3 NO ARTIST is displayed when there is no artist name information from the file 4 Folder name is displayed when there is no album name information from the file play Checking the total playing time and titles Press DISPLAY repeatedly when playback is stopped The following information appears in the display During PGM play m
15. player etc PHONES jack pages 42 52 Connect the headphones ENTER pages 20 27 30 31 34 35 38 Press to enter the selection RETURN page 20 Press to return to the parent folder Press to exit search mode ERASE page 25 Press to erase audio files or folders on the connected optional USB device Continued 01 U09 pue sued o apiny 968 OPTIONS pages 30 31 Press to select the display pattern MP3 BOOSTER function and USB SELECT DISPLAY pages 19 32 32 36 Press to change the information in the display IR Receptor page 42 1 on standby pages 14 15 42 48 Press to turn the system on or off OPEN CLOSE amp pages 15 20 43 Press to load or eject a disc DISC 1 3 pages 21 33 Press to select a disc Press to switch to CD function from other function OPERATION DIAL pages 20 27 31 38 Turn to select a track file or folder Turn to select a setting Unit DISC SKIP EX CHANGE pages 15 20 21 33 Press to select a disc Press to exchange other discs during playback Remote DISC SKIP pages 21 33 Press to select a disc CLOCK TIMER SELECT page 40 CLOCK TIMER SET pages 19 40 Press to set the clock and the timers REPEAT FM MODE pages 20 23 28 47 Press to change the Repeat Play setting Press to select the FM monaural or stereo reception EQ pages 30 38 Press to select a preset sound effect
16. properly page 12 Find a place and an orientation that provide good reception then set up the antenna again If you cannot obtain good reception we recommend that you connect a commercially available external antenna The supplied FM lead antenna receives signals along its entire length so make sure you extend it fully e Locate the antennas as far away from the speaker cords as possible Try turning off the surrounding electrical equipment A stereo FM program cannot be received in stereo Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until MONO disappears from the display Tape deck The tape does not record or playback or there is a decrease in sound level The tape heads are dirty see Cleaning the tape heads on page 51 The record playback heads are magnetized see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 51 The tape does not erase completely The record playback heads are magnetized see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 51 There is excessive wow or flutter or the sound drops out e The capstans or pinch rollers are dirty see Cleaning the tape heads on page 51 Noise increases or the high frequencies are erased The record playback heads are magnetized see Demagnetizing the tape heads on page 51 The tape does not record No tape is loaded Load a tape The tab has been removed from the tape Cover the broken tab with adhesive t
17. reflex Speaker unit Woofer 200 mm 8 inches cone type Tweeter 25 mm 1 inch horn type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 280 x 400 x 315 mm 11 g x 15 3 4 x 12 inches Mass Approx 6 6 kg 14 Ib 9 oz net per speaker Surround speaker SS RSX777 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 200 mm 8 inches cone type Tweeter 25 mm 1 inch horn type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 280 x 400 x 315 mm 11 g x 15 3 4 x 12 inches Mass Approx 6 6 kg 14 Ib 9 oz net per speaker General Power requirements North American model 120 V AC 60 Hz European model 230 V AC 50 60 Hz Mexican model 127 V AC 60 Hz Brazil model 127 V or 220 V AC 50 60 Hz adjustable with voltage selector Oceanian model 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Argentina models 220 V AC 50 60 Hz Other models 120 V 220 V or 230 240 V AC 50 60 Hz adjustable with voltage selector Power consumption MHC GTX888 430 W MHC GTX787 MHC GTX777 LBT ZTX7 300 W Dimensions w h d Approx HCD GTX888 HCD GTX787 HCD GTX777 HCD ZTX7 281 x 365 x 454 mm 11 g x 14 3 x 17 T g inches Mass Approx HCD GTX888 14 0 kg 30 Ib 14 oz HCD GTX787 HCD GTX777 HCD ZTX7 12 0 kg 26 lb 8 oz Supplied accessories Remote Commander 1 R6 size AA batteries 2 AM loop antenna 1 FM lead antenna 1 Front speaker pads 8 Surround speaker pads MHC GTX888 MHC GTX777 only 8
18. the USB device cannot be erased e 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 track If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem Are you using a supported USB device If you connect an unsupported USB device the following problems may occur See Compatible USB devices with this system page 56 for the supported device types The USB device is not recognized File or folder names are not displayed on this system Playback is not possible The sound skips There is noise A distorted sound is output Transferring stops before it is finished Over Current appears in the display A problem has been detected with the level of electrical current from the e lt USB port Turn off the system and remove the USB device from the gt USB port Make sure there is no problem with the USB device If this display pattern persists contact your nearest Sony dealer There is no sound The USB device is not connected correctly Turn off the system then connect the USB device again and check if USB MEMORY lights up in the display Continued uopewuoyu jeuonippy i 4508 46 There is noise skipping or distorted sound Turn
19. 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 To prevent a tape from being accidentally recorded over Break off the tape s overwrite protection tab from side A or B as illustrated Break ro i tape tab w To later reuse the tape for recording cover the broken tab with adhesive tape About a tape longer than 90 minutes The use of the tape with more than 90 minutes of play time is not recommended except for long continuous recording or playback Cleaning the tape heads Use a dry type or wet type cleaning tape available separately after every 10 hours of use before you start an important recording or after playing an old tape Failure to clean the tape heads can cause degraded sound quality or an inability of the system to record or play tapes For details refer to the instructions of the cleaning tape Demagnetizing the tape heads Use a demagnetizing tape available separately after every 20 to 30 hours of use Failure to demagnetize the tape heads can cause an increase in noise and a loss of high frequency sound and an inability to completely erase tapes For details refer to the instructions of the
20. try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION You are cautioned that any changes or modification not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment 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 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 Ifthe 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 pl
21. up the system 12 Positioning the speakers 16 Setting the clock wo eee 19 Basic Operations Playing a CD MP3 disc 20 Listening to the radio Transferring onto an USB JEVI CE iien aeaa 23 Listening to music of an USB GEVICE EEEE AE 27 Playing a tape oesseeseeseeeeeeeeee 29 Using optional components 29 Adjusting the sound 0 30 Creating a party atmosphere 31 X TRANCE Changing the display 31 Viewing information in the displayen nanii 32 Other Operations Creating your own program 33 Program Play Presetting radio stations 35 Using the Radio Data System Recording onto a tape 36 Creating your own sound Singing along we Using the timer eeeeeereee 39 Troubleshooting eeeeeee 41 MESSAGES neieissesieste sl eens Precautions Specifications Compatible USB devices with Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the buttons on the unit but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names Unit Front view Top view 25 24 23 10 22 21 20 19 13 B
22. 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 The AC power cord can be changed only by a qualified service facility On placement Do not place the system in an inclined position or in locations that are extremely hot cold dusty dirty or humid or lacking adequate ventilation or subject to vibration direct sunlight or a bright light Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that have been specially treated for example with wax oil polish as staining or discoloration of the surface may result Ifthe system is brought directly from a cold to a warm location or is placed in a very damp room moisture may condense on the lens inside the unit and cause the system to malfunction In this situation remove the disc and leave the system turned on for about an hour until the moisture evaporates 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
23. ASE Track Erase or Folder Erase and Push ENTER appear alternatively in the display To cancel the erase operation press W 5 Press ENTER The selected audio file or folder is erased Notes The program list is cleared when you perform the erase operation e You cannot erase audio files and folders in Shuffle Play mode or Program Play mode Folder and file generation rules When transferring to an USB device for the first time a MUSIC folder is created directly below the ROOT Folders and MP3 files are generated within this MUSIC folder as follows according to the transferring method CD USB Synchronized Transfer Transferring Folder File name source name MP3 disc Same as the transferring 2 source AUDIO CD CDDA001 TRACK001 Continued suoljeiado o1seg f 2568 2648 REC1 Transferring Transferring Folder File name source name MP3 disc Same as the transferrin REC1 source F AUDIO CD TRACK001 Manual Transferring Transferring Folder File name source name TUNER FM TUFM001 gt TRACK001 TUNER AM TUAMO001 TRACK001 AUDIO EXAU001 TRACKO0014 VIDEO EXVD001 TRACK001 TAPE TAPE001 gt TRACK0014 Din Program Play mode the folder name is PGM_ xxx and the file name depends on the transferring source AUDIO CD or MP3 disc 2 Up t
24. B device may vary Ifthe system is turned off during Resume Play mode when the system is turned on again playback starts from the beginning of the audio file This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device The playback order for the system may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player Be sure to turn off the system before removing the USB device Removing the USB device while the system is turned on may corrupt the data on the USB device You are recommended not to save other types of files or unnecessary folders on an USB device that has audio files A folder that does not include an audio file is skipped Files and folders are played back in alphabetical order in this system The system can only play back MP3 files with the extension mp3 WMA files with the extension wma AAC files with the extension m4a Note that even when file names have the above file extensions if the actual file differs the system may produce noise or may malfunction The system can recognize the maximum of 999 folders 999 audio files The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the audio file and folder structure Compatibility with all encoding writing softwares recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Incompatible USB device may produce noise or interrupted audio or may not play ba
25. C SKIP EX CHANGE or DISC SKIP on the remote to select a disc To program all the tracks on a disc at once Proceed to step 5 while ALL appears in the display To program all the MP3 files on a folder at once Press repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display then proceed to step 5 Continued suoeado 13410 3348 3408 4 Select a track or file to program To program a track Press kE or BPI repeatedly until the track number you want appears in the display To program an audio file Press 5 repeatedly until the folder you want appears in the display then press F lt or BPI repeatedly until the file number you want appears in the display ___ flashes in the display Total playing Track or file time including number 2 selected track Cn Ce a File name2 2 D When program an audio file appears 2 Appears for USB function only 5 Press ENTER The track s or file s is are programmed The programmed step number appears in the display 6 To program additional discs tracks or files To program Repeat steps Other discs 3 and 5 Other tracks or files 4 and 5 on the same disc Other tracks or 3 to5 files on other discs Other files on 4and5 same folder without pressing Other files on 4and5 other folder 7 Press II or B on the remote Program Pl
26. E O N vY 3 286 483 13 1 Mini Hi Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC GTX888 MHC GTX787 MHC GTX777 LBI Z1X7 isc DIGITAL AUDIO 2008 Sony Corporation 2GB 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 apparatus with newspapers tablecloths curtains etc Do not place the naked flame sources such as lighted candles on the apparatus To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to dripping or splashing and do not place objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not expose batteries or apparatus with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet 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 Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This label is located on the rear exterior For customer in the United States Owner s Record The model and serial numbers are located on th
27. Q on the remote repeatedly to select USER EQ 1 USER EQ 2 or USER EQ 3 To cancel the sound effect Press PRESET EQ or EQ on the remote repeatedly until FLAT appears in the display Notes When you select certain preset effects the surround effect may be canceled When the surround effect is selected SURROUND lights up in the display Singing along You can sing along with any audio source that play back on this system 1 Turn Mic LEVEL to MIN to reduce the microphone volume 2 Connect an optional microphone to MIC jack 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 from the MIC jack Using the timer The system offers three timer functions Sleep Timer You can set the system to turn off after a certain time so that you can fall asleep to music Press SLEEP on the remote repeatedly The minute display turn off time changes If you select AUTO the system automatically turns off after the current disc USB device or tape stops or in 100 minutes Do not select AUTO during CD TAPE Synchro Recording CD USB Synchronized Transfer or the erase operation suoijesado 19410 Note The system is not tur
28. RESET appears in the display The system is reset to the factory settings You need to readjust all the settings you made such as the preset stations clock and timer Messages One of the following messages may appear or flash in the display during operation Disc Tape 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 Tab You cannot record onto the tape because the tab has been removed from the tape No Tape There is no tape in the tape deck Not in Use You have pressed a button those operation is not allowed or invalid at that time OFF TIME NG The on time and off time of Play Timer or Recording Timer is the same PUSH SELECT You tried to set the clock or timer during timer operation Push STOP You have pressed PLAY MODE on the remote during playback Reading The system is reading information of the disc Some buttons are not available NO STEP You have cleared all the steps you programmed OVER You have reached the end of the disc while pressing P during playback or pause Step Full You tried to program more than 25 steps SET CLOCK You pressed CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote before the clock is set SET TIMER You pressed CLOCK TIMER SELECT on the remote before Play Timer or Recording Timer is set USB device USB Reading The system is reading information of the USB device Some buttons are not
29. Recording If you connect or disconnect a microphone or headphone during recording the sound may cut off for a moment If FLANGER DELAY or CHORUS sound effect is selected while recording the selected sound effect will be recorded onto the tape Tip When high level sound signals are input the system automatically adjusts the recording level to prevent distortion of the recorded sound signals Auto Level Control Function suoijesado 19410 l 3768 Creating your own sound effect You can adjust the sound by raising or lowering the level of specific frequency band then store up to three user equalizer settings in the memory 1 Press EQ BAND MEMORY repeatedly to select a frequency band or surround effect 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to adjust the level or select the surround effect you want Canoe Cay as AN v ALL nises Frequency level 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust the level of other frequency bands and surround effect 4 Press ENTER A user equalizer number flashes in the display 5 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select a user equalizer number 1 3 you want to store the equalizer setting Select EXIT to cancel storing 6 Press ENTER This setting is automatically stored as the user equalizer setting you selected in step 5 The previous setting stored at this memory location is erased and replaced by the new setting To call up the user equalizer setting Press PRESET EQ or E
30. USB device is write protected Transferring is stopped before it is finished e You are using an unsupported USB devices See Compatible USB devices with this system page 56 for the supported device types The USB device is not formatted correctly Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to format Turn off the system and remove the USB device Then turn on the system 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 complex Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem Transferring to an USB device results in an error e You are using an unsupported USB device See Compatible USB devices with this system page 56 for the supported device types The USB device was disconnected or the power was turned off during transferring Delete the partially transferred file and transfer again If this does not fix the problem the USB device may be broken Refer to operating instructions of the USB device on how to remedy this problem 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 Audio files or folders on
31. Unit TUNING page 22 Remote tuning pages 22 35 Press to tune in a radio station pages 20 27 33 36 Press to select a folder lt P gt rewind fast forward pages 20 28 29 Unit Press to fast forward or rewind Remote Press to find a point in a track or file m PUSH amp OPEN CLOSE page 29 Press to insert or eject a tape Tape deck pages 29 36 40 47 REC TO TAPE page 37 Press to record onto a tape REC TIMER page 40 Press to set the Recording Timer REC TO MS page 24 Press to transfer onto the connected optional USB device FLANGER pages 31 43 47 DELAY pages 31 43 47 CHORUS pages 31 43 47 SOUND FLASH page 31 Press to create a party atmosphere Unit MASTER VOLUME pages 20 27 29 42 Turn to adjust the volume Remote VOLUME pages 20 27 29 42 Press to adjust the volume The VOLUME button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system MIC jack pages 39 42 52 Connect an optional microphone MIC LEVEL pages 37 39 42 Turn to adjust the microphone volume e amp gt indicator Lights up when transferring to the connected optional USB device or when erasing audio files or folders e amp gt USB port pages 23 25 27 46 52 Connect an optional USB device AUDIO INPUT L R jacks page 29 Connect to an audio component Portable audio
32. al Pick up Block with 7 mm aperture Frequency response 20 Hz 20 kHz Wave length 770 810 nm Signal to noise ratio More than 90 dB Dynamic range More than 88 dB Tape deck section Recording system 4 track 2 channel stereo Frequency response 50 13 000 Hz 3 dB using Sony TYPE I tape Wow and flutter 0 35 W Peak IEC 0 3 W RMS NAB 0 4 W Peak DIN Tuner section FM stereo FM AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range North American and Brazilian models 87 5 108 0 MHz 100 kHz step Other models 87 5 108 0 MHz 50 kHz step Antenna FM lead antenna Antenna terminals 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range Pan American and Oceanian models 530 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz 531 1 710 kHz with the interval set at 9 kHz European model 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 1 610 kHz with the interval set at 10 kHz Antenna AM loop antenna Antenna terminals External antenna terminal Intermediate frequency 450 kHz USB section Supported bit rate MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 32 320 kbps VBR WMA 32 192 kbps VBR AAC 48 320 kbps Sampling frequencies MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 32 44 1 48 kHz WMA 44 1 kHz AAC 44 1 kHz Transfer speed Full Speed Supported USB device Mass Storage Class Maxi
33. and by for recording For CD TAPE Synchro Recording Press REC TO TAPE TAPE and SYNC light up and REC flashes in the display PUSH ENTER appears in the display For Manual Recording and Sound Mixing Press REC TO TAPE TAPE lights up and REC flashes in the display e When recording from a disc press I lt or BPI repeatedly to select a track or file during recording pauses To record a folder of MP3 files press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until 4 lights up in the display Then press repeatedly to select the folder you want 4 Start recording While recording you cannot listen to other sources For CD TAPE Synchro Recording Press ENTER When the recording is completed the disc and the tape stop automatically For Manual Recording Press ENTER and then start playing the recording source If there is noise while recording from the tuner reposition the respective antenna to reduce the noise For Sound Mixing Press ENTER and then start playing the source and start singing or speaking into the microphone Adjust the microphone volume by turning MIC LEVEL After you have finished turn MIC LEVEL to MIN If acoustic feedback howling occurs reduce the volume move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone To stop recording Press W Notes You cannot eject the disc during CD TAPE Synchro
34. ape page 51 The tape has reeled to the end The system cannot play back the reverse side of the tape in tape deck The system only can play back front side of the tape in tape deck This is not a malfunction The system cannot record the reverse side of the tape in tape deck The system only can record front side of the tape in tape deck This is not a malfunction The recorded sound has echo effect e Before you start recording press FLANGER DELAY or CHORUS repeatedly until FLANGER DELAY and CHORUS disappear from the display Continued uopewnoyu jeuonippy i 4758 Optional components There is no sound e Refer to General item There is no sound page 42 and check the condition of the system Connect the component properly page 12 while checking if the cords are connected properly if the cord plugs are firmly inserted all the way Turn on the connected component Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the connected component and start playing To reset the system to factory settings If the system still does not operate properly after performing the above measures or other troubles not described above occur reset the system as follows Use the buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Unplug the power cord 2 Plug the power cord back in 3 Press I to turn on the system 4 Press W DELAY and I at the same time COLD
35. at Play For REC1 Transferring Press CD then load the disc you want to transfer on the disc tray Select the track or file you want to transfer then press BH For Manual Transferring Press the function button except CD to select the source you want to transfer 3 Start transferring For CD USB Synchronized Transfer Press REC TO AEJ USB SYNC and REC light up in the display When the transferring is completed the disc and the USB device stop automatically For REC1 Transferring Press REC TO AEJ USB and REC light up in the display When the transferring is completed the disc continues to play For Manual Transferring Press REC TO AEJ USB and REC light up in the display Start playback the source to be transferred A new file is automatically created after approximately hour of transferring You can also create a new file any time during transferring by pressing REC TO WB New Track appears in the display and transferring continues as a new file However if you press REC TO AEJ after a few seconds from the new file creation the file cannot be created and Not in Use appears in the display To stop transferring press W Tip If noise is heard while transferring from the radio move the respective antenna to reduce the noise Notes Transferring stops automatically when you change the function or tuner band e When a new MP3
36. ay starts Other operations To Do this Cancel Program When playback is Play stopped press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until PGM disappear from the display Delete the laststep Press CLEAR on the from the program remote when playback is list stopped Note For USB function only The program list is cleared when you perform the erase operation Tips The program you made remains in the system s memory even after it has been played back Press B gt HI or B on the remote to play back the same program again If appears instead of the total playing time during programming this means you have programmed a track in an AUDIO CD with track number exceeds 20 the total playing time has exceeded 100 minutes you have programmed an audio file Presetting radio stations You can preset your favourite radio stations and tune them in instantly by selecting the corresponding preset number Use buttons on the remote to preset stations 1 Tune in the station you want see Listening to the radio page 22 2 Press TUNER MEMORY A preset number flashes in the display The stations are stored from preset number 1 Camm GROOVE 1 om A Nae Way AUTO TUNED st Preset number 3 Press repeatedly to select the preset number you want If another station is already assigned to the selected preset number the station is replac
37. ck at all E Playing a tape You can use TYPE I normal tape 1 Press TAPE or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select TAPE 2 Load a tape Push PUSH amp OPEN CLOSE to open the deck Load a tape into the deck with the side you want to play back facing forward Push PUSH amp OPEN CLOSE again to close the deck 3 Press II or B on the remote The tape starts playing Other operations To Do this Press W Press BHi or Hl on the remote Press B amp H or H on the remote again to resume playback Press lt lt or PP To return to normal playback press B gt HIE or B on the remote Push PUSH amp OPEN CLOSE when playback is stopped Stop playback Pause playback Fast forward or rewind Remove a tape Note To erase content of the tape do the recording in tape function Using optional components 1 Connect a TV or VCR to the VIDEO AUDIO IN L R jacks using an audio analog cord not supplied Connect an portable audio player to the AUDIO INPUT L R jacks using an audio analog cord not supplied 2 Turn MASTER VOLUME counterclockwise or press VOLUME on the remote to turn down the volume 3 To listen to TV or VCR press VIDEO or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select VIDEO To listen to portable audio player press AUDIO or FUNCTION on the remote repeatedly to select AUDIO 4 Start playing the connected componen
38. d Hooking up the system To AM loop antenna To FM lead antenna To subwoofer A To subwoofer B To front speaker right To front speaker left To surround speaker right To surround speaker left MHC GTX888 only MHC GTX888 MHC GTX777 only Antennas Set up the AM loop antenna then connect it AM loop a antenna Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Note Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise EJ VIDEO AUDIO IN L R jacks Use an audio cord to connect to the audio output jacks of an optional component such as a TV or VCR Speakers Subwoofer A MHC GTX888 only MHC GTX888 MHC GTX777 only The speaker connectors are color coded with their respective speaker terminals on of the unit ZB Front speakers Tip MHC GTX787 LBT ZTX7 only Subwoofer B Connect the speaker cords to the terminals on MHC GTX888 only the front speakers Black Red Black Red Notes SYS RI CONTRA Purple Be sure to use only the supplied speakers Be sure to connect the speakers securely and Surround speakers MHC GTX888 MHC GTX777 only terminals subwoofe
39. demagnetizing tape Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION LBT ZTX7 USA model only With 4 ohm loads both channels driven from 120 Hz 10 kHz rates 240 watts per channel minimum RMS power with no more than 0 7 total harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated output Amplifier section MHC GTX888 HCD GTX888 Brazil model only The following are measured at AC 127 V or 220 V 50 60 Hz Front Surround speaker RMS output power 255 W 255 W at 8 Q and 24 Q 1 kHz 10 THD at LINK MODE Subwoofer RMS output power 130 W 130 W at 6 Q 100 Hz 10 THD Other models The following are measured at Mexican model AC 127 V 60 Hz Other models AC 120 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz Front Surround speaker Power Output rated 190 W 190 W at 8 Q and 24 Q 1 kHz 1 THD at LINK MODE RMS output power reference 295 W 295 W per channel at 8 Q and 24 Q 1 kHz 10 THD at LINK MODE Continued uopewnoyu jeuonippy 7 5168 5268 Subwoofer RMS output power reference 160 W 160 W per channel at 6 Q 100 Hz 10 THD MHC GTX787 HCD GTX787 Brazil model only The following are measured at AC 127 V or 220 V 50 60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power 300 W 300 W at 4 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Other models The following are measured at Mexican model AC 127 V 60 Hz Other models AC 120 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz Front speaker Po
40. disc in the disc tray press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE to remove the discs 4 Press OPEN CLOSE amp again to close the disc tray Wait until CD No Disc appears in the display 5 Hold down CD and then press 1 until STANDBY appears in the display Then MECHA LOCK appears in the display 6 Unplug the AC power cord pees Buma iL 1558 Positioning the speakers You can place your speakers as shown below or by using Line Array Speaker System page 17 Front speaker left Front speaker right Surround speaker left Surround speaker right Subwoofer A Subwoofer B unit Place the front speakers at an angle of 45 degrees from your listening position MHC GTX888 only MHC GTX787 LBT ZTX7 only There are 2 ways to place the front speakers Example 1 Example 2 cacy Eo am 1k dk oi3m 1 foot ase lt 1 foot MHC GTX777 only Zee ee Ey 5 anao o real e 1 foot ase f 1 foot Note Place the speakers at least 0 3 meter 1 foot away from the unit Installing Line Array Speaker System MHC GTX888 MHC GTX777 only To create a party environment we recommend that you install your speakers using Line Array Speaker System Line Array Speaker System provides a wide sound space that suitable for large room like a hall MHC GTX888 only 1 Insert the pins of the Spacer A supplied to the catcher holes on the
41. dly device or the during playback until folder repeatedly REP lights up in the Repeat Play display Playback a file Press REPEAT on the repeatedly remote repeatedly Repeat Play during playback until REP 1 lights up in the display A file is playback repeatedly until you stop playback To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly when playback is stopped You can select the following play mode Select To play back When o All the files in original SHUF order E SHUF and PGM do not light up in display Normal Play All the files in the Normal Play selected folder in original order SHUF All the files in random Shuffle Play order SHUF All the files in the Shuffle Play selected folder in random order Each time you perform Shuffle Play the playing order may differs Notes on USB device The following situations can increase the time it takes to start playback the folder structure is complex the memory capacity is excessive When the USB device is connected the system reads all the files on the USB device If there are many folders or files on the USB device it may take a long time to finish reading the USB device Do not connect the system and the USB device through an USB hub Depending on the previous operation you have performed with the USB device the operation time for the US
42. e 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 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 WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to
43. e sure the microphone is connected to the MIC jack correctly There is severe hum or noise e A TV or VCR is placed too close to the unit Move the unit away from the TV or VCR e Move the unit away from the source of noise e Connect the unit to a different wall outlet e Install a noise filter commercially available to the power cord Turn off surrounding electrical equipment The timer does not function e Check the timer setting and set the correct time page 39 e Cancel the Sleep Timer function page 39 e You cannot select the Play Timer and the Recording Timer at the same time The remote does not function e Remove the obstacles between the remote and the unit e Move the remote closer to the unit Point the remote at the unit s sensor Replace the batteries R6 size AA e Move the unit away from the fluorescent light There is acoustic feedback e Reduce the volume e Move the microphone away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone The sound from the music source has echo effects e Press FLANGER DELAY or CHORUS repeatedly until FLANGER DELAY and CHORUS disappear from the display The meter pointer does not move e Check that METER POINTER is not set to OFF in OPTIONS menu page 31 e Check that METER MODE is not set to METER OFF The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack The meter display is turned of
44. ed by the new stations 4 Press ENTER Complete appears in the display The station is stored 5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 to store other stations You can preset up to 20 FM and 10 AM stations 6 To call up a preset radio station press TUNING MODE repeatedly until PRESET lights up in the display Then press repeatedly to select the preset number you want To cancel presetting Press TUNER MEMORY suoijesado 19410 i 3568 Using the Radio Data System RDS European model only What is the Radio Data System Radio Data System RDS is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal This tuner offers convenient RDS features like station name RDS is available only on FM stations Not all FM stations provide RDS service nor do they provide the same types of services If you are not familiar with the RDS system check with your local radio stations for details on RDS services in your area Note RDS may not work properly if the station you are tuned in is not transmitting the RDS signal properly or if the signal is weak Receiving RDS broadcasts Simply select a station from FM band When you tune in a station that provides RDS services the station name appears in the display To check the RDS information While receiving an RDS station press DISPLAY repeatedly RDS information appears on the display Record
45. en the disc is loaded the system reads all the files on that disc If there are many folders or non MP3 files on the disc it may take a longer time for playback to begin or for the next MP3 file to start playback MP3 files are played back in the order that they are recorded onto the disc You are recommended not to save other types of files or unnecessary folders on a disc that has MP3 files Continued suoljeiado 31seg f 2158 22GB The system can only play back MP3 files with the extension mp3 Attempting to play back non MP3 format files that have the extension mp3 may result in noise or malfunction A folder that does not include an MP3 file is skipped The system can recognize the maximum of 255 folders including the root folder 511 MP3 files 512 MP3 files and folders on a single disc 8 folder levels Depending on the encoding writing software recording device or the recording media used to record an MP3 file you may encounter problems such as cannot play back sound interruptions and noise Listening to the radio Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select FM or AM band 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO lights up in the display 3 Press You can also use TUNING on the unit Scanning stops automatically when a station is tuned in and TUNED lights up in the display When a FM ster
46. eo program is tuned in ST lights up in the display Note If TUNED does not light up and scanning does not stop see To tune in a station with a weak signal below 4 Press VOLUME to adjust the volume To stop automatic scanning Press W To tune in a station with a weak signal Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until AUTO and PRESET disappear from the display 2 Press repeatedly to tune in the station you want You can also use TUNING on the unit To change the AM tuning interval Except for European model The factory setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz or 10 kHz for some areas Use the buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press TUNER BAND repeatedly to select AM band 2 Press I to turn off the system 3 When demonstration appears hold down ENTER and then press I The system turn on automatically AM 9K STEP or AM 10K STEP appears in the display When you change the interval all the AM preset stations are erased Tip To improve broadcast reception adjust the supplied antennas or connect an external antenna To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station Press FM MODE on the remote repeatedly until MONO lights up in the display There will be no stereo effect but the reception will improve Transferring onto an USB device You can transfer music from a sound source
47. eries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Notice for the customer in the countries applying EU Directives The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation 1 7 1 Konan Minato ku Tokyo 108 0075 Japan The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH Hedelfinger Strasse 61 70327 Stuttgart Germany For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents Note on DualDiscs A DualDisc 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 Note on Multi Session disc When you play back Multi Session discs with different formats for each session the format of the first session
48. f e Check that METER POINTER and METER BACKLIGHT are not set to OFF in OPTIONS menu page 31 e Check that METER MODE is not set to METER OFF The meter display is flashing e Check that METER POINTER and METER BACKLIGHT are not set to FLASH in OPTIONS menu page 31 e Check that METER MODE is not set to EXCITE 1 or EXCITE 2 Speakers Sound comes from one channel or unbalanced left and right volume e Place the speakers as symmetrically as possible e Check that the speaker are connected securely and correctly The source being played back is monaural MHC GTX888 only There is no sound from the subwoofers e Adjust the subwoofer level to the appropriate level e Check that the subwoofers are connected securely and correctly e Check that both subwoofer A and subwoofer B are connected to the unit MHC GTX888 MHC GTX777 only There is no sound from the surround speaker e Check that the surround speakers are connected securely and correctly MHC GTX787 LBT ZTX7 only Sound lacks bass e Check that the speaker s and terminals are connected correctly Disc player The disc tray does not open and LOCKED appears in the display e Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The disc tray does not close Load the disc correctly e Always close the disc tray by pressing OPEN CLOSE am
49. ing onto a tape There are three ways to record on a TYPE I normal tape CD TAPE Synchro Recording You can record an entire disc onto a tape The recording level is adjusted automatically Manual Recording You can record just the portion you want from a sound source including connected audio components Sound Mixing You can mix sound from any of the sound sources and singing or speaking into a microphone not supplied The mixed sound can be recorded onto a tape 1 Load a recordable tape into tape deck Be sure to load the tape with the side you want to record facing forward 2 Prepare the recording source For CD TAPE Synchro Recording Press CD and load the disc you want to record e To record a folder of MP3 files press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until 4 lights up in the display Then press G9 repeatedly to select the folder you want e You can record tracks or files on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play Perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own program page 33 When programming make sure the playing times do not exceed the length of one side of the tape For Manual Recording and Sound Mixing Press the function button except TAPE to select the source you want to record If you want to record your voice through the microphone only you can do so by selecting the CD function and not playing any other source 3 Set tape deck to st
50. is recognized as the disc type Tracks in the second and subsequent sessions are played back if they are the same formats as the first session The recorded music is limited to private use only Use of the music beyond this limit requires permission of the copyright holders WALKMAN and WALKMAN logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models MHC GTX888 MHC GTX787 MHC GTX777 and LBT ZTX7 In this manual the MHC GTX888 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise The MHC GTX888 consists of Unit HCD GTX888 Speaker System e Front speakers SS GTX888 Surround speakers SS RSX888 Subwoofer A SS WG888A Subwoofer B SS WG888B The MHC GTX787 consists of Unit HCD GTX787 Speaker System e Front speakers SS GTX787 The MHC GTX777 consists of Unit HCD GTX777 Speaker System e Front speakers SS GTX777 Surround speakers SS RSX777 The LBT ZTX7 consists of Unit HCD ZTX7 Speaker System e Front speakers SS ZTX7 5GB 682 Table of Contents About this manual eee Guide to parts and controls Hooking
51. ith the same name a sequential number is added after the name without overwriting the original folder or file If you perform transferring after the erase operation the new transferred files or folders may have the name that same as the erased files or folders Therefore the playback sequence may different from the transferring sequence Listening to music of an USB device You can listen to music stored in an optional USB device by connecting it to the lt gt USB port on the unit The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows MP3 WMA AAC When playback from a mobile phone you can select the internal memory or an external memory as a playback source For details see steps to 6 of To select the transferring destination on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone page 25 See Compatible USB devices with this system page 56 for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system Files with copyright protection Digital Rights Management cannot be played back by this system Files downloaded from an online music store may not be played back by this system 1 Press 9 or USB on the remote 2 Connect an optional USB device to the e lt USB port on the unit When the USB device is connected the display changes as follows USB Reading volume label Storage Drive appears when there is no volume label assigned to the USB device WALKMAN appear
52. k e The MP3 file is not recorded in a format that conforms to ISO9660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet expansion format The MP3 file does not have the extension mp3 The MP3 file in format other than MPEG Audio Layer 3 cannot be played back The system can play back to a depth of 8 folders only e The disc contains more than 256 folders e The disc contains more than 511 MP3 files e MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back The MP3 files take a longer time to play back than others e After the system reads all the files on the disc playback may take more time than usual if the number of folders or files on the disc is very large the folder and file organization structure is very complex The folder name track name file name and ID3 tag characters do not appear properly e Use a disc that conforms to IS09660 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet expansion format The ID3 tag is not version 1 or version 2 e The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows Upper cases A to Z Lower cases a to z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt _ Other characters may not be displayed correctly USB device You cannot start transferring to an USB device The following problems may have occurred The USB device is full The number of audio file and folder that system can recognize has reached the upper limit The
53. mum current 500 mA Continued uopewnoyu jeuonippy i 5368 Speakers For MHC GTX888 Front speaker SS GTX888 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 200 mm 8 inches cone type Tweeter 25 mm 1 inch horn type Rated impedance 8 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 280 x 400 x 315 mm 11 g x 15 3 4 x 12 y inches Mass Approx 6 6 kg 14 lb 9 oz net per speaker Surround speaker SS RSX888 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 100 mm 4 inches cone type Tweeter 40 mm 1 inches horn type Rated impedance 24 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 180 x 400 x 235 mm T g x 15 3 4 x 9 3 g inches Mass Approx 3 0 kg 6 Ib 10 oz net per speaker Subwoofer A SS WG888A Subwoofer B SS WG888B Subwoofer system 1 way 1 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer 250 mm 10 inches cone type Rated impedance 6 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 400 x 370 x 370 mm 15 3 4 x 14 5 g x 14 g inches Mass Approx 8 3 kg 18 lb 5 oz For MHC GTX787 LBT ZTX7 Front speaker SS GTX787 SS ZTX7 Speaker system 2 way 3 driver Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer 200 mm 8 inches cone type x2 Tweeter 25 mm 1 inch horn type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions w h d Approx 300 x 600 x 340 mm 11 7 g x 23 5 g x 13 inches Mass Approx 11 0 kg 24 lb 5 oz net per speaker For MHC GTX777 Front speaker SS GTX777 Speaker system 2 way 2 driver Bass
54. ned off on the preset time during the USB erase operation The system will only automatically turns off after the USB erase operation finish Tip To check the remaining time press SLEEP on the remote once However you cannot check the remaining time if you select AUTO Play Timer Recording Timer 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 Make sure you have set the clock Use the buttons on the remote for the operation Continued 3968 40 Play Timer You can wake up to music from disc tape tuner or optional USB device at a preset time Recording Timer You can record onto a tape or transfer onto a transferable USB device from a preset station at a specified time 1 Prepare the sound source For Play Timer Prepare the sound source and then press VOLUME to adjust the volume To start from a specific track or file create your own program page 33 For Recording Timer Tune in the preset radio station you want page 35 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET then press k lt or PPI repeatedly to select PLAY SET or REC SET then press ENTER For Recording Timer you can also press REC TIMER on the unit ON appears and the hour indication flashes in the display 3 Set the time to start playback or recording transferring Press k or PI repeatedly to set the hou
55. o 32 characters of the name are assigned 3 Folder numbers are assigned serially thereafter 4 File numbers are assigned serially thereafter 5 A new file is transferred in the REC1 folder each time REC1 Transferring is performed Notes Do not connect the system and the USB device through an USB hub e You cannot eject the disc during transferring from disc to USB When transferring from an MP3 disc MP3 files are transferred with the same bit rate as the original MP3 files When transferring from other sound source the tracks are transferred as 128 kbps MP3 files While transferring from an MP3 disc no sound is output If you cancel the transferring partway an MP3 file is created up to the point when the transferring was stopped Transferring stops automatically if the USB device runs out of space during transferring the number of audio files on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize A folder that contains non audio format files or sub folders cannot be erased The maximum number of folders that can be created on a single USB device by this system is 997 The maximum number of MP3 files that can be created on a single USB device by this system is 999 The maximum number of audio files and folders may vary depending on the audio file and folder structure Ifa folder or file that you are trying to transfer already exists on the USB device w
56. o select TIMER OFF then press ENTER Notes The Play Timer and Recording Timer will not be activated if the system is turned on or if STANDBY flashes in the display The Play Timer setting remains as long as the setting is not canceled manually The Recording Timer is automatically canceled after the Recording Timer has been activated The volume is reduced to minimum during Recording Timer The system is not turned off on the preset time during the USB erase operation The system will only automatically turns off after the USB erase operation finish Additional Information Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your system do the following 1 Make sure the power cord and speaker cords are connected correctly and firmly 2 Find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the indicated corrective action If the problem persists after doing all of the above consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair these parts may be retained Continued uolyeWOjU jeuonippy 7 416 42 68 When the 1 0 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord and check the following items e If your unit have a voltage selector is the voltage selector set to the correct voltage Check the voltage for your region then make sure the voltage selector is set correctly e MHC GTX787 LBT ZTX7 only Are
57. ode The last programmed item information Total number of programmed step for few seconds Memory free space of connected USB device Clock display for few seconds Effect name for few seconds During other play mode AUDIO CD Total number of tracks and total playing time Audio files Total number of files of the current folder and folder name Total number of folders and volume label of the disc USB device Memory free space of the connected USB device 1 NO STEP appears in the display if you have not program the tracks or files 2 Appears during CD function only 3 Appears during USB function only Notes Some text characters may not be displayed Ifthe audio file title contains characters which cannot be displayed these characters will be displayed as _ Other Operations Creating your own program Program Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps i in the order you want them to be played back You can synchro record the programmed tracks or files onto a tape or synchro transfer the programmed tracks of files onto an USB device page 23 or 36 1 Select the function you want Press CD to select CD function Press MEJ or USB on the remote to select USB function 2 When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until PGM lights up in the display 3 For CD function only Press one of the DISC 1 3 buttons or DIS
58. off the system then connect the USB device again 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 USB device cannot be connected into the e lt USB port e The USB device is being connected backwards Connect the USB device in the correct orientation USB Reading is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts e The reading process can take a long time in the following cases There are many folders or files on the USB device The file structure is extremely complex The memory capacity is excessive The internal memory is fragmented Thus we recommend following these guidelines Total folders on USB device 100 or less Total files per folder 100 or less Erroneous display e The data stored in the USB device may have been corrupted perform the transferring again The character code that can be displayed by this system are as follows Upper cases A to Z Lower cases a to z Numbers 0 to 9 Symbols lt gt _ Other characters may not be displayed correctly The USB device is not recognized e Turn off the system then reconnect the USB device e Connect the supported USB device page 56 The USB device does not work properly Refer to the USB device operating instructions for how to deal
59. p Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may cause a malfunction The disc does not eject e You cannot eject the disc during CD USB Synchronized Transfer CD TAPE Synchro Recording or REC Transferring Press ll to cancel the transferring then press OPEN CLOSE amp to eject the disc Consult your nearest Sony dealer Continued uolJeWOJU jeuonippy 4368 44ce Playback does not start Open the disc tray and check whether a disc is loaded e Wipe the disc clean page 50 e Reload the disc e Load the disc that this system can play back page 50 Load the disc on the disc tray with the label side facing up e 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 e Press BHI or B on the remote to start playback The sound skips e Wipe the disc clean page 50 Reload the disc e Move the unit to a place without vibration e g on top of a stable stand e 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 The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until ALL DISCS 1 DISC or 65 lights up in the display The MP3 file cannot be played bac
60. plied adaptor on the plug does not fit your wall outlet detach it from the plug only for models equipped with an adaptor Using the subwoofers MHC GTX888 only You can use the subwoofers to enhance the bass Subwoofer A SS WG888A 1 Press SUBWOOFER ON OFF on the subwoofer A to light up the indicator The subwoofers are turned on 2 Turn SUBWOOFER LEVEL on the subwoofer A to adjust the level Using the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid and insert the two supplied R6 size AA batteries side first matching the polarities shown below Notes If you do not use the remote for a long period of time remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from battery leakage and corrosion With normal use the batteries should last for about six months When the remote no longer operates the system replace both batteries with new ones Batteries installed devices shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads at each corner on the bottom of the speakers to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping When carrying the unit Do the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism Use the buttons on the unit for the operation 1 Press I to turn on the system 2 Press CD 3 Press OPEN CLOSE amp to open the disc tray and remove the disc If there are more than one
61. r cabinet Front right speaker 18 3 Stack the surround right speaker horizontally on top of the front right speaker Make sure the surround right speaker is within the stopper and wings of the Spacer C Surround right speaker Front right speaker 4 Check that both the front right and surround right speaker horn are at the same side Make sure the horns are near to the unit Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and surround right speaker to horizontal position a al p F Surround K FH right speaker Horn p SONY emblem J i Front right speaker Repeat steps 1 to 4 to install the front left speaker and surround left speaker Positioning the Line Array Speaker System Front speaker left Front speaker right Surround speaker left Surround speaker right Subwoofer A Subwoofer B Unit MHC GTX888 only pai 1 foot 1 foot Notes For maximun listening effect we recommend you to place the speakers with the horn near to the unit e Place the speakers at least 0 3 meter 1 foot away from the unit Setting the clock Use buttons on the remote for the operation 1 Press I to turn on the system 2 Press CLOCK TIMER SET The hour indication flashes in the display If PLAY SET flashes in the display press K lt or PI repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press
62. r then press ENTER The minute indication flashes in the display Use the procedure above to set the minute OFF appears and the hour indication flashes in the display 4 Set the time to stop playback or recording transferring using the same procedure as step 3 5 Select the sound source or prepare the USB device or tape For Play Timer Press k or BPI repeatedly until the music source you want appears in the display then press ENTER The display will show the timer settings For Recording Timer Press k or BPI repeatedly to select USB REC or TAPE REC Then press ENTER The display will show the timer settings Connect a transferable USB device or load a recordable tape into tape deck 6 Press I to turn off the system The system turns on 15 seconds before the preset time If the system is on at the preset time the Play Timer and the Recording Timer will not play or record transfer For USB Recording Timer the system turns on minute before the preset time Other operations To Do this Check the setting 1 Press CLOCK TIMER SELECT SELECT appears in the display 2 Press Ke or DPI repeatedly to select PLAY SELECT or REC SELECT then press ENTER Change the setting Start from step 1 To Do this Cancel the Play 1 Press CLOCK TIMER Timer or SELECT Recording Timer SELECT appears in the display 2 Press Kd or PPI repeatedly t
63. r B to the unit correctly When connecting speaker cords insert the connector straight into the Be sure to connect both subwoofer A and Continued pees Buma i 1382 D D LIGHT SYNC OUT jack Connect the D LIGHT SYNC controller You need to connect the D LIGHT SYNC controller to a lighting device not supplied The lighting device will react according to the control signals transmitted by the D LIGHT SYNC controller upon receiving music source from the system For details on the use of the D LIGHT SYNC controller and lighting device refer to the operating instructions supplied with the respective device D LIGHT SYNC controller cord Ge pL Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the D LIGHT SYNC controller for the recommended lighting device Note The lighting effect may be different depending on the connected lighting device or the type of music being played back H VOLTAGE SELECTOR For models equipped with a voltage selector set VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the position of your local power line voltage Depending on the model the VOLTAGE SELECTOR may differ Brazil model only Other models VOLTAGE SELECTOR VOLTAGE SELECTOR Power Connect the power cord to a wall outlet The demonstration appears in the display When you press I the system turns on and the demonstration automatically ends If the sup
64. s when a Sony digital music player is connected Note Depending on the type of USB device it may take a few seconds before USB Reading appears in the display 3 Press BII or B on the remote 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote to adjust the volume To remove the USB device 1 Press 1S or USB on the remote 2 When playback is stopped hold down W on the unit until No Device appears in the display 3 Remove the USB device Other operations To Do this Stop playback Press W To cancel resume playback press ll twice and check that RESUME disappears from the display Press BFI or Hf on the remote Pause playback To resume playback press B gt HE or Hl on the remote again Select the next or Press previous folder repeatedly Select the next or Press Kk or DPI previous file repeatedly Select a file while 1 Turn OPERATION viewing the folder DIAL to select the and filenames on folder you want then the display press ENTER TRACK 2 Turn OPERATION SEARCH DIAL to select the file you want then press ENTER To return to the previous operation press RETURN Continued suoijeiado o1seg 2758 2848 To Do this Find a pointina Hold down lt lt or gt gt file on the remote during playback then release it at the point you want Playback all the Press REPEAT on the files inthe USB remote repeate
65. t 5 Turn MASTER VOLUME or press VOLUME on the remote to adjust the volume suoijeiado o1seg 2968 308 Adjusting the sound To add a sound effect To Do this Reinforce the Press GROOVE bass and create repeatedly until amore powerful GROOVE or sound Z GROOVE lights up in the display Set the surround effect MHC GTX787 MHC GTX777 LBT ZTX7 only Press SURROUND repeatedly until SURROUND lights up in the display Press PRESET EQ or EQ on the remote repeatedly To cancel press PRESET EQ or EQ on the remote repeatedly to select FLAT Select the preset sound effect The volume switches to power mode and the equalizer curve changes Selecting the sound system MHC GTX888 only You can enjoy different sounds by selecting the sound mode you want Press SURROUND SPEAKER MODE repeatedly LINK Reproduces the same sound with different output levels LINK lights up in the display MATRIX SURROUND 1 Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room MATRIX SUR 1 lights up in the display MATRIX SURROUND 2 Reproduces a wide range of sound that can actually sense the size of the room The surround sound is reinforced MATRIX SUR 2 lights up in the display Enhancing the sound quality You can enhance the sound quality by using the MP3 BOOSTER function 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Turn
66. t a folder on an MP3 disc Press repeatedly Select a file on an MP3 disc while viewing the folder and file names on the display TRACK SEARCH 1 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the folder you want then press ENTER 2 Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the file you want then press ENTER To return to the previous operation press RETURN Find a point ina track or file Hold down lt lt or gt gt on the remote during playback then release it at the point you want Playback all the tracks or files on the disc s or in Press REPEAT on the remote repeatedly during playback until REP the folder lights up in the display repeatedly Repeat Play Playback a single Press REPEAT on the track or file remote repeatedly during repeatedly playback until REP 1 Repeat Play lights up in the display To Do this Select To play back Select a disc Press one of the ALL DISCS The tracks or files on all when playback is DISC 1 3 buttons or SHUF discs in random order stopped DISC SKIP Shuffle Play EX CHANGE 1 DISC SHUF The tracks or files on the or DISC SKIP on the Shuffle Play disc you have selected in remote random order Switch to CD Press one of the Fy SHUF The MP3 files in the function from DISC 1 3 buttons Shuffle Play folder on the disc you another source and Automatic Source start playback automatically Selection Exchange o
67. the and speaker cords short circuited e Are you using the supplied speakers e Is anything blocking the ventilation holes on the rear 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 I indicator still flashes or if the cause of the problem cannot be found even after checking all the above items consult your nearest Sony dealer General The display starts flashing as soon as you plug in the power cord even though you have not turned on the system The demonstration mode started Press 1 0 page 14 The clock or timer setting is canceled The power cord is disconnected or a power failure occurred Redo Setting the clock page 19 If you have set the timer redo Using the timer page 39 appears in the display e The clock is not set Set the clock page 19 e A power failure has occurred Set the clock page 19 and timer settings page 39 again There is no sound Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise or press VOLUME repeatedly on the remote The headphones are connected to the PHONES jack e Check the speaker connections page 13 e There is no audio output during Recording Timer There is no microphone sound Turn MASTER VOLUME clockwise or press VOLUME repeatedly on the remote or turn MIC LEVEL clockwise to adjust the microphone volume e Mak
68. ther discs while playing Press DISC SKIP EX CHANGE D The elapsed playing time may not be displayed correctly depending on the MP3 or SHUF is selected for MP3 files 3 Playback repeatedly up to five times You cannot select REP and ALL DISCS SHUF at the same time 4 A track or file is played back repeatedly until you stop playback To change the play mode Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly when playback is stopped You can select the following play mode Select To play back ALL DISCS The tracks or files on all Normal Play discs in original order 1 DISC The tracks or files on the Normal Play disc you have selected in original order The MP3 files in the Normal Play folder on the disc you have selected in original order For AUDIO CDs this play mode performs the same operation as 1 DISC play mode have selected in random order For AUDIO CDs this play mode performs the same operation as 1 DISC SHUF play mode Each time you perform Shuffle Play the playing order may differs Notes on playing discs The following discs situations can increase the time it takes to start playback a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure a disc recorded in Multi Session a disc to which data can be added non finalized disc when the files in another folder have just been played back Wh
69. to an optional USB device by connecting it to the e lt USB port on the unit The audio format transferred by this system is MP3 The approximate size of the transferring is about 1 MB per minute of transferring time except MP3 disc The files those are transferred onto the USB device is for personal use only See Compatible USB devices with this system page 56 for a list of USB devices that can be connected to this system There are three ways to transfer onto an USB device CD USB Synchronized Transfer You can easily transfer an entire disc onto an USB device REC1 Transferring You can easily transfer a single track or file that is currently being played back onto an USB device Manual Transferring You can transfer just the portion you want from a sound source including connected audio components 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the e lt USB port on the unit USB device Continued suoljeiadoc o1seg 2368 2468 2 Prepare the transferring source For CD USB Synchronized Transfer Press CD then load the disc you want to transfer on the disc tray You can transfer tracks or files on all the discs in the order you want using Program Play Perform steps 2 to 6 of Creating your own program on page 33 However the play mode automatically changes to Normal Play if you start transferring in Program Play with no tracks or files are programmed Shuffle Play or Repe
70. top of subwoofer A Spacer A Wing Pin Wing 1 Catcher hole 2 Stack the front right speaker horizontally on top of the subwoofer A Make sure the front right speaker is within the rear stopper of the subwoofer A and wings of the Spacer A Front right speaker Rear stopper Subwoofer A 3 Put the Spacer B supplied on top of the front right speaker with the hook hooked to the speaker cabinet Spacer B Hook Front right speaker Subwoofer A 4 Stack the surround right speaker horizontally on top of the front right speaker Make sure the surround right speaker is within the stopper and wings of the Spacer B Surround right speaker Stopper Wing Spacer B Front right speaker Continued peyeys Bune i 1768 5 Check that both the front right and surround right speaker horn are at the same side Make sure the horns are near to the unit Turn the SONY emblem on the front right and surround right speaker to horizontal position Surround right speaker Horn p qi SONY emblem i Front right i i speaker subwoofer A 6 Repeat steps 1 to 5 to install the subwoofer B front left speaker and surround left speaker MHC GTX777 only 1 Place the front right speaker horizontally 2 Put the Spacer C supplied on top of the front right speaker with the hook hooked to the speake
71. ugs 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 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 For customers in Europe Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union x and other European countries with separate collection systems Continued 348 46B This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
72. waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about recycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product For customers in Europe Disposal of waste batteries applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources In case of products that for safety performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only To ensure that the battery will be treated properly hand over the product at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batt
73. wer Output rated 230 W 230 W at 4 Q 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 380 W 380 W per channel at 4 Q 1 kHz 10 THD MHC GTX777 HCD GTX777 European model only The following are measured at AC 230 V 50 60 Hz Front Surround speaker Power Output rated 235 W 235 W at 8 Q and 8 Q 1 kHz 1 THD at LINK MODE RMS output power reference 380 W 380 W per channel at 8 Q and 8 Q 1 kHz 10 THD at LINK MODE Other models The following are measured at AC 120 220 230 240 V 50 60 Hz Front Surround speaker Power Output rated 235 W 235 W at 8 Q and 8 Q 1 kHz 1 THD at LINK MODE RMS output power reference 380 W 380 W per channel at 8 Q and 8 Q 1 kHz 10 THD at LINK MODE LBT ZTX7 HCD ZTX7 The following are measured at AC 120 V 60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power reference 380 W 380 W per channel at 4 Q 1 kHz 10 THD Inputs VIDEO AUDIO IN L R Voltage 250 mV impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO INPUT L R Voltage 450 mV impedance 47 kilohms MIC Sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms e lt gt USB port Type A Outputs PHONES accepts headphones of 8 Q or more Disc player section System Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Semiconductor laser A 770 810 nm Emission duration continuous Laser Output Max 44 6 LW This output is the value measured at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optic

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