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WARNING

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

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

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

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

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

Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery-installed to excessive heat, such as sunshine and fire.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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

• Playing back music sources on USB devices or BLUETOOTH devices

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

About this manual

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

• The instructions in this manual are for models GTK-XB60 and GTK-XB90. The GTK-XB60 is used for illustrative purposes unless otherwise noted.

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Table of Contents

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

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

Getting Started

Turning on the system ............ 10

Carrying the system ................ 10

Placing the system

horizontally ............................... 11

About the power

management ............................ 11

Charging the battery ................ 11

USB Device

Before using the USB device ....13

Playing a file .............................13

BLUETOOTH connection

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device ...................15

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC ...................17

Listening to music on a

BLUETOOTH device .................. 18

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology .................20

Playing back with high quality

sound codec (AAC/LDAC™) ....20

Setting the BLUETOOTH

standby mode ..........................21

Turning on or off the

BLUETOOTH signal ....................21

Using “Sony | Music Center” and “Fiestable” via

BLUETOOTH connection .......... 22

Other Operations

Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems (Wired Party

Chain function) ........................ 24

Enjoying wireless playback using multiple systems (Wireless Party Chain

function) .................................. 27

Listening to music wirelessly with two systems (Speaker

add function) ........................... 28

Enjoying music with the

Speaker Lights .........................30

Enjoying hands-free calls ........30

Using an optional

equipment ................................31

Using an optional

microphone ............................. 32

Setting the automatic

standby function ..................... 32

Saving the battery power ........ 32

Additional Information

Information about

compatible devices ................. 33

Troubleshooting ...................... 33

Precautions .............................. 37

Specifications ...........................39

License and Trademark

Notice ....................................... 41

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound ................ 23

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Guide to parts and controls

GTK-XB60

Top

GTK-XB90

Speaker Lights* (page30)

Rear

* Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.

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* Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.

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Speaker Lights* (page30)

Top

Rear

* Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.

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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.

CHARGE indicator (page11)

Lights up in amber while the battery is charging.

  (play/pause)/

— Press to play/pause music. — Press to receive/end a call

when using the handsfree call function with your BLUETOOTH-connected mobile phone (page30).

 Built-in microphone

 STAMINA

— Press to turn on the power-

saving mode (STAMINA mode) when using the built-in battery (page32).

— Hold down to check the

remaining battery level (page12).

STAMINA

Lights up while STAMINA mode is active (page32).

 FUNCTION

— Press repeatedly to select the

BLUETOOTH, USB or Audio In function.

— When the BLUETOOTH function

is selected, hold down to activate BLUETOOTH pairing.

— Press to stop the built-in sound

demonstration.



(BLUETOOTH) indicator

(page20)

BATTERY button

BATTERY indicator

(call)* button

PAIRING button



(N-Mark) (page17)



ADD button (page28)

ADD L/R indicators (page28)



W.PARTY CHAIN LIGHT button

— Press to turn the Wireless Party

Chain function on (page27).

— Hold down for more than

3seconds to turn the speaker lights on/off (page30).

W.PARTY CHAIN

Lights up when the Wireless Party Chain function is in use (page27).



EXTRA BASS button

— Press to generate more dynamic

sound (page23).

— Hold down for more than

3seconds while AC power cord is connected to play back the built-in sound demonstration.

EXTRA BASS indicator

Lights up when the EXTRA BASS function is turned on (page23).



Volume +*/– buttons

Press to adjust the volume.



(USB) port

Use to connect a USB device.



AC IN jack (page10)



PARTY CHAIN button (page26)

PARTY CHAIN indicator (page26)



MIC jack (page32)

MIC LEVEL (MIN/MAX) knob (page32)

LIGHT indicator



Audio output and input jacks

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

• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R

• AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R



RESET button

* The / button and the volume +

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

Indicator statuses

The statuses of the indicators on the unit are shown in the illustrations as follows.

Indicator status Illustration

Flashing

Lit up

Turned off

USB indicator (page13)

AUDIO IN indicator (page31)

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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 Wired Party Chain function (page24).

• 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 Wired Party Chain function (page24).



RESET button

* The / button and the volume +

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

Indicator statuses

The statuses of the indicators on the unit are shown in the illustrations as follows.

Indicator status Illustration

Flashing

Lit up

Turned off

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Getting Started

Turning on the system

1

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

GTK-XB60

Deactivating the demonstration

Hold down W.PARTY CHAIN LIGHT for more than 3seconds while the demonstration is performed.

The demonstration ends and the system enters the standby mode. When you hold down W.PARTY CHAIN

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.)

GTK-XB90

 AC power cord (supplied)  To wall outlet

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

2

Press  to turn on the system.

The  indicator lights up in green.

Hint

The system can be used with the built-in battery instead of connecting the AC power cord (supplied) to a wall outlet if you have charged the battery before use. For details, see “Charging the battery” (page11).

Carrying the system

Before carrying the system, disconnect all the cords.

Note

Correct hand placement while carrying the system is very important to avoid personal injury and/or property damage.

Hint

When you change the orientation of the system, the tweeters that output sound for the left and right channels are switched to the upper two units automatically (for GTK-XB90 only).

About the power management

• 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32).

• You can reduce the power consumption using STAMINA mode. For details, see “Saving the battery power” (page32).

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Placing the system horizontally

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

Charging the battery

The system can be used with the built-in battery (rechargeable) instead of connecting the AC power cord to a wall outlet if the battery has been sufficiently charged.

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

GTK-XB60

Getting Started

Hint

When you change the orientation of the system, the tweeters that output sound for the left and right channels are switched to the upper two units automatically (for GTK-XB90 only).

About the power management

• 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32).

• You can reduce the power consumption using STAMINA mode. For details, see “Saving the battery power” (page32).

GTK-XB90

 AC power cord (supplied)  To wall outlet

The CHARGE indicator will light up in amber. Charging will be completed in about 3.5 hours and the indicator will turn off.

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Notes

• It may take longer to charge the battery depending on the conditions of use.

• Even if you do not intend to use the system for a long time, charge the battery to its full capacity once every six months to maintain its performance.

Hint

You can operate the system while it is charging.

Checking the battery level of the rechargeable battery

You can check the remaining battery level via voice guidance when using the system with the built-in battery. You can also check the battery level using “Sony | Music Center” (page22).

1

Press  to turn on the system.

Make sure that the AC power cord is not connected to a wall outlet. You can only check the battery level when using the built-in battery.

2

Hold down STAMINA BATTERY.

3

The voice guidance message is heard and the CHARGE indicator flashes as follows according to the remaining battery level.

Message (battery level)

“Fully charged” (80% – 100%)

“About 70%” (60% – 79%)

“About 50%” (30% – 59%)

“About 20%” (11% – 29%)

“Please charge” (less than 10%)

Hint

“Please charge” is output automatically when the remaining battery level is less than 10%.

Indicator flashes

4 times

3 times

2 times

Once

Continuously

USB Device

Before using the USB device

For compatible USB devices, see “Information about compatible devices” (page33).

When using Apple devices with this system, connect them via a BLUETOOTH connection (page15). Using Apple devices via a USB connection is not supported.

Notes

• When USB cable connection is necessary, use the USB cable supplied with the USB device. See the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for details on the operation method.

• Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.

• 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.

• With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this system.

• Compatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not play at all.

• This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device.

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USB Device

Before using the USB device

For compatible USB devices, see “Information about compatible devices” (page33).

When using Apple devices with this system, connect them via a BLUETOOTH connection (page15). Using Apple devices via a USB connection is not supported.

Notes

• When USB cable connection is necessary, use the USB cable supplied with the USB device. See the operating instructions supplied with the USB device for details on the operation method.

• Do not connect the system and the USB device through a USB hub.

• 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.

• With some connected USB devices, there may be a delay before an operation is performed by this system.

• Compatibility with all encoding/writing software cannot be guaranteed. If audio files on the USB device were originally encoded with incompatible software, those files may produce noise or interrupted audio, or may not play at all.

• This system does not necessarily support all the functions provided in a connected USB device.

To use the system as a battery charger

You can use the system as a battery charger for USB devices that have a rechargeable function.

Connect the USB device to the port.

The charging begins when the USB device is connected to the port. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your USB device.

(USB)

Playing a file

The following audio file formats are supported:

—MP3: file extension “.mp3” —WMA: file extension “.wma”

1

Press FUNCTION PAIRING repeatedly until the USB indicator on the unit lights up.

2

Connect the USB device to the

(USB) port.

3

Press / to start playback.

You can control playback operations and select music easily from a list of music on the USB device using “Sony | Music Center” (page22).

4

Press the volume +/– buttons to adjust the volume.

USB Device

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