Sony GTKXB5 User Manual

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WARNING

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of the appliance with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. Do not expose the appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains, connect the unit to an easily accessible AC outlet. Should you notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect the main plug from the AC outlet immediately.

Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.

The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off.

Indoor use only.

Notice for the customers in the USA

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. Serial No.

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. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tipover.

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.

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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 USA. Other versions may not comply with FCC technical regulations.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

 Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

 Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

This equipment must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

For customers in Canada

This device complies with Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

interference; and

(2) This device must accept any

interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that is deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE).

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For customers in Europe

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU directives.

This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1935 Zaventem, Belgium. For any service or guarantee matters, please refer to the addresses provided in the separate service or guarantee documents.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this equipment is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/ EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

About this manual

Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.

The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries where it is legally enforced, mainly in the countries EEA (European Economic Area).

For customers in Australia and India

Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This system is designed to be used for the following purposes:

• Playing back music sources on BLUETOOTH devices

• Enjoying social gatherings with the “Party Chain” or speaker add function

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Table of Contents

About this manual .....................4

Guide to parts and controls ......6

Getting Started

Turning on the system ..............8

Carrying the system ..................8

Placing the system

horizontally ................................ 8

About the power

management ............................. 9

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology ................. 10

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device .................. 10

Listening to music on a

BLUETOOTH device ................... 11

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC ...................12

Playing back with high quality

sound codec (AAC/LDAC™) .....13

Setting the BLUETOOTH

standby mode ......................... 14

Turning on or off the

BLUETOOTH signal ................... 14

Using “SongPal” via

BLUETOOTH ..............................15

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ................ 16

Other Operations

Using the Party Chain

function .....................................17

Listening to music wirelessly with two systems

(Speaker add function) ............20

Enjoying music with the

Speaker Lights turned on ........ 22

Using an optional

equipment ............................... 22

Setting the automatic

standby function ..................... 22

Additional Information

Information about compatible

devices ..................................... 23

Troubleshooting ...................... 23

Precautions .............................. 25

Specifications ........................... 27

License and Trademark

Notice ....................................... 29

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Guide to parts and controls

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  (power) button

Press to turn on or off the system.

 (power) indicator

— Lights up in green while the

system is turned on.

— Lights up in amber while the

system is turned off, and when the BLUETOOTH standby mode is turned on.

 LIGHT button (page22)

 FUNCTION

— Press repeatedly to select the

BLUETOOTH or Audio In function.

— When the BLUETOOTH function

is selected, hold down to sactivate BLUETOOTH pairing.

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(BLUETOOTH) indicator

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AUDIO IN indicator (page22)

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ADD button (page20)

ADD L/R indicators (page20)

PAIRING button

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Audio output and input jacks

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to make either connection as follows:

• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks

— Connect to the audio

input jacks of an optional equipment.

— Connect to another audio

system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page17).

• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R jacks

— Connect to the audio output

jacks of a TV or an audio/ video equipment. The sound is output through this system.

— Connect to another audio

system to enjoy the Party Chain function (page17).

* The volume + button has a tactile dot.

Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.

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PARTY CHAIN button (page19)

PARTY CHAIN indicator (page19)

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EXTRA BASS button

Press to generate more dynamic sound (page16).

EXTRA BASS inidicator (page16)

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Volume +*/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume.

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AC IN jack (page8)

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Turning on the system

Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack on the rear of the unit, and then to the wall outlet.

Carrying the system

Before carrying the system, disconnect all the cords.

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The system is turned on in the demonstration mode and the demonstration starts automatically.

Press  to turn on the system.

The  indicator lights up in green.

Deactivating the demonstration

Press LIGHT while the demonstration is performed.

The demonstration ends and the system enters the standby mode. When you press LIGHT during the standby mode, or when you disconnect and reconnect the AC power cord, the system enters the demonstration mode.

Placing the system horizontally

You can also place the system horizontally as illustrated below. (Place the rubber feet side down.)

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By default, this system is set to turn off automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation, and no audio signal is detected. For details, see “Setting the automatic standby function” (page22).

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