Sony MHC-GT4D User Manual

HOME AUDIO

Getting Started

SYSTEM

Operating Instructions

Disc/USB Playback

USB Transfer

Tuner

BLUETOOTH

Gesture Control

Sound Adjustment

Other Operations

Additional Information

MHC-GT4D

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover
the ventilation opening of the
appliance with newspapers,
tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not expose the appliance to naked
flame sources (for example, lighted
candles).
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing, and do not place
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, on the appliance.
As the main plug is used to disconnect
the unit from the mains, connect the
unit to an easily accessible AC outlet.
Should you notice an abnormality in
the unit, disconnect the main plug
from the AC outlet immediately.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
Do not expose batteries or appliances
with battery-installed to excessive
heat, such as sunshine and fire.
The unit is not disconnected from the
mains as long as it is connected to the
AC outlet, even if the unit itself has
been turned off.
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits set out
in the EMC regulation using a
connection cable shorter than
3 meters.
Indoor use only.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.

For customers in Europe and the
United Arab Emirates

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This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product under IEC 60825­1:2007. This marking is located on the
rear exterior.

For product with CE marking

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 Europe

Disposal of waste
batteries and electrical
and electronic
equipment (applicable
in the European Union
and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the
battery or on the packaging indicates
that the product and the battery shall
not be treated as household waste. On
certain batteries this symbol might be
used in combination with a chemical
symbol. The chemical symbols for
mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if
the battery contains more than

0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By
ensuring these products and 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. 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
and the electrical and electronic

equipment will be treated properly,
hand over these products at end-of­life 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 batteries. 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 or battery.

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/

This Home Audio System is intended
for audio and video playback of discs
or USB devices, music streaming from
an NFC-compatible smartphone or a
BLUETOOTH device, and FM tuner. This
system also supports karaoke.

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)

For customers in United Arab
Emirates

License and Trademark Notice

 is a trademark of DVD Format/

Logo Licensing Corporation.

 “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”,

“DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD”
logos are trademarks.

 MPEG Layer-3 audio coding

technology and patents licensed
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

 Windows Media is either a registered

trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries.

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 This product is protected by certain

intellectual property rights of
Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology
outside of this product is prohibited
without a license from Microsoft or
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

 “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo

are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.

 This system incorporates Dolby*

Digital.
* Manufactured under license from

Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the
double-D symbol are trademarks of
Dolby Laboratories.

 This system incorporates High-

Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI™) technology. The terms
HDMI and HDMI High-Definition
Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI
Logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in
the United States and other
countries.

 “BRAVIA” is a trademark of Sony

Corporation.

 LDAC™ and LDAC logo are

trademarks of Sony Corporation.

 The BLUETOOTH® word mark and

logos are registered trademarks
owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Sony
Corporation is under license. Other
trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

 The N Mark is a trademark or

registered trademark of NFC Forum,
Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.

 Android™ is a trademark of Google

Inc.

 Google Play™ is a trademark of

Google Inc.

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 Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and

iPod touch are trademarks of Apple
Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service mark
of Apple Inc.

 “Made for iPod” and “Made for

iPhone” mean that an electronic
accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or
iPhone, respectively, and has been
certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple
is not responsible for the operation
of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
Please note that the use of this
accessory with iPod or iPhone may
affect wireless performance.

 THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER

THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT
PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE
PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL
USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN

COMPLIANCE WITH THE MPEG-4
VISUAL STANDARD (“MPEG-4
VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO THAT

WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER
ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND
NON-COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY
AND/OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A
VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO
PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO
PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND
COMMERCIAL USES AND LICENSING
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HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

 All other trademarks are trademarks

of their respective owners.

 In this manual, ™ and  marks are

not specified.

About this manual

 This manual mainly explains

operations using the remote control,
but the same operations can also be
performed using the buttons on the
subwoofer having the same or
similar names.

 Icons, such as , listed at the top

of each explanation indicate the type
of media that can be used with the
function being explained.

 Some illustrations are presented as

conceptual drawings, and may be
different from the actual products.

 The items displayed on the TV screen

may vary depending on the area.

 The default setting is underlined.
 The text enclosed in bracket ([--])

appears on the TV screen, and the
text enclosed in double quotation
mark (“--”) appears in the display
panel.

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Table of Contents

About this manual....................5

Unpacking.................................8

Playable discs/files on Discs/

USB device................................8

Websites for compatible

devices.................................... 10

Guide to parts and controls .... 11

Getting Started

Installing the system...............14

Carrying the system ...............20

Hooking up the system

securely....................................21

Performing QUICK setup ........ 25

Changing the color system
(Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian

models)................................... 25

Changing the display

mode....................................... 25

Disc/USB Playback

Basic playback........................26

Other playback operations .... 27

Using play mode .................... 29

Restricting playback of the

disc (Parental Control) ............ 30

Viewing information of a disc

and USB device........................31

Using the Setup Menu............ 32

USB Transfer

Transferring music .................36

Tuner

Listening to the radio ............. 38

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BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH

wireless technology............... 39

Pairing this system with a

BLUETOOTH device................ 40

Playing music from a

BLUETOOTH device.................41

One Touch BLUETOOTH

Connection by NFC................. 42

Setting the BLUETOOTH

audio codecs.......................... 43

Setting the BLUETOOTH

standby mode........................ 43

Setting the BLUETOOTH

signal ...................................... 43

Using “SongPal” via

BLUETOOTH............................ 44

Gesture Control

Enjoying the Gesture

Control.................................... 44

Using the Gesture Control

during playback ..................... 45

Creating a party atmosphere

(DJ EFFECT) ............................. 45

Changing the lighting

effect ...................................... 46

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound .............. 46

Selecting the Virtual Football

mode ...................................... 46

Adjusting the subwoofer

level .........................................47

Creating your own sound

effect .......................................47

Other Operations

Using the Control for HDMI

function.................................. 48

Using the Party Chain

function.................................. 49

Singing along: Karaoke .......... 51

Enjoying the Party Light .........52

Using the Sleep Timer ............52

Using optional equipment .....52

Deactivating the buttons on

the subwoofer (Child Lock)..... 53

Setting the automatic

standby function.....................53

Updating the software ...........53

Additional Information

Troubleshooting .....................54

Precautions .............................63

Specifications..........................65

Language code list .................67

Index ...................................... 69

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Unpacking

 Remote control (1)
 R03 (size AAA) batteries (2)
 FM lead antenna (1)
 AC power cord (mains lead) (1)
 Speaker stands (2)
 Speaker pads (8)
 Screws (6)
 AC plug adaptor (1) (supplied only for

certain areas)
The AC plug adaptor is not use in
Chile. Use this plug adaptor in the
countries where it is necessary.

The MHC-GT4D consists of:

 Active subwoofer: SA-WGT4D (1)
 Speaker system: SS-GT4DB (2)

Note

When unpacking the carton, be sure to
handle the subwoofer with two persons.
Dropping the subwoofer may cause
personal injury and/or property damage.

Playable discs/files on Discs/USB device

Playable Discs

 DVD VIDEO
 DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO

format or video mode

 DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO

format

 VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0 discs)
 Super VCD
 CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM in VIDEO CD

format or super VCD format

 AUDIO CD
 CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD format

Playable files on Discs/USB
device

 Music: MP3 files

files
.mp4/.3gp), WAV files

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2)3)

(.wma), AAC files

1)2)

(.mp3), WMA

3)4)

2)3)

(.m4a/

(.wav)

 Video: MPEG4 files

2)5)

(.mp4/.m4v),

Xvid files (.avi)

Notes

 The discs must be in the following

format:
 CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD format

that contains the MP3
and Xvid files, and conforms to ISO

6)

9660

Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

1)2)

, MPEG4

2)5)

(extended format).

 DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in

DATA DVD format that contains the

1)2)

MP3
and conforms to UDF (Universal Disk
Format).

 The system will attempt to play back

any data with the extensions above,
even if it is not in MP3/WMA/AAC/
WAV/MPEG4/Xvid format. Playing
this data may generate a loud noise
which could damage your speaker

, MPEG4

2)5)

and Xvid files,

system.

1)

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a
standard format defined by ISO/MPEG
for compressed audio data. MP3 files
must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format.

2)

Files with copyright protection (Digital
Rights Management) cannot be played
back by the system.

3)

USB device only.

4)

WAV files with extensible format are not
supported.

5)

MPEG4 files must be recorded in MP4
file format. Supported video codec and
audio codec are as follows:
 Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile

(AVC is not supported.)

 Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not

supported.)

6)

A logical format of files and folders on
CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International
Organization for Standardization).

Discs/files that cannot be played
back

 You cannot play back the following

discs

 BDs (Blu-ray Discs)
 CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD

format

 Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed CDs*

 CD Graphics disc
 Super Audio CDs
 DVD Audio
 DATA CD/DATA DVD that is created

in Packet Write format

 DVD-RAM
 DATA CD/DATA DVD which has not

been correctly finalized

 CPRM (Content Protection for

Recordable Media) compatible
DVD-R/-RW recorded in Copy-Once
programs

 A disc that has a non-standard

shape (e.g., heart, square, star)

 A disc that has adhesive tape,

paper, or a sticker attached to it

 You cannot play back the following

files
 The video files which are larger

than 720 (width) × 576 (height)
pixels.

 The video files with a high width to

length ratio.

 A WMA file in WMA DRM, WMA

Lossless, or WMA PRO format.

 An AAC file in AAC DRM or AAC

Lossless format.

 The AAC files which is encoded at

96 kHz.

 Files that are encrypted or

protected by passwords.

 Files with DRM (Digital Rights

Management) copyright
protection.

 Some Xvid files that are longer than

2 hours.

 The MP3 PRO audio file can be played

back as MP3 file.

 The system may not play back an

Xvid file when the file has been
combined from two or more Xvid
files.

* Mixed CD: This format records data on

the first track and audio (AUDIO CD
data) on the second and subsequent
tracks of a session.

Notes on CD-R/-RW and
DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW

 In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot be
played back on this system due to
the recording quality or physical
condition of the disc, or the
characteristics of the recording
device and authoring software. For
more information, refer to the
operating instructions of the
recording device.

 Some playback functions may not

work with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even
if they have been correctly finalized.
In this case, view the disc by normal
playback.

Notes on discs

 This product is designed to play back

discs that conform to the Compact
Disc (CD) standard.

 DualDisc and some music discs

encoded with copyright protection
technologies do not conform to the
CD standard. Therefore, these discs
may not be compatible with this
product.

Note on multisession disc

This system can play back continuous
sessions on a disc when they are
recorded in the same format as the
first session. However, the playback is
not guaranteed.

Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO
CD playback operations

Some playback operations for a DVD
VIDEO or VIDEO CD may be
intentionally restricted by software
producers. Therefore, some playback
features may not be available. Be sure
to read the operating instructions of
the DVD VIDEO or VIDEO CD.

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Notes on playable files

 Playback may take a longer time to

start when:
 a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB device

is recorded with a complicated tree
structure.

 the audio files or video files in

another folder have just been
played back.

 The system can play back a DATA CD/

DATA DVD or a USB device in the
following conditions:

 up to a depth of 8 folders
 up to 300 folders
 up to 999 files in a disc
 up to 2,000 files in a USB device
 up to 650 files in a folder

These numbers may vary depending
on the file or folder configuration.

 Folders that have no audio files or

video files are skipped.

 Files transferred by a device such as a

computer may not be played back in
the order in which they were
transferred.

 The playback order may not be

applicable depending on the
software used for creating the audio
file or video file.

 Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/

AAC/WAV/MPEG4/Xvid encoding/
writing software, recording devices,
and recording media cannot be
guaranteed.

 Depending on the Xvid file, the

picture may be unclear or the sound
may skip.

 When a USB device is inserted, 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 a USB hub.

 With some connected USB devices,

there may be a delay before an
operation is performed by this
system.

 The playback order for the system

may differ from the playback order of
the connected USB device.

 Before using a USB device, make sure

that no virus-ridden files are on the
USB device.

Websites for compatible devices

Check the websites below for the latest
information about compatible USB and
BLUETOOTH devices.

For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>

For customers in Europe and Russia:
<http://www.sony.eu/support>

For customers in Asia Pacific:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>

Notes about USB devices

 This system is not guaranteed to

operate with all USB devices.

 Although there are a variety of

complex functions for USB devices,
the playable contents of USB devices
connected to the system are music
and video contents only. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of
the USB device.

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Guide to parts and controls





























Active Subwoofer

Note

The  and VOLUME + buttons have a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when
operating the system.

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 (power)

Turns on the system, or sets it to
standby mode.

 (play)

Starts playback.
Hold down  on the subwoofer
for more than 2 seconds, the built­in sound demonstration will be
played back on the system. Press

 to stop the demonstration.
 (stop)

Stops playback.
Press twice to cancel resume
playback.

 BLUETOOTH

Press to select BLUETOOTH
function.

PAIRING

Hold down to activate
BLUETOOTH pairing during
BLUETOOTH function.

BLUETOOTH indicator (page 39)

FUNCTION

Selects a function.

 REC TO USB

Transfers music to the USB device
which is connected to the (USB)
port.

ENTER

Enters the settings.

(USB) (REC/PLAY) port

Connects a USB device.

 SOUND FIELD (page 46)

FOOTBALL (page 46)

PARTY LIGHT (page 52)

PARTY CHAIN (page 50, 51, 61)

 MEGA BASS (page 46)
 Display panel
 FIESTA (page 46)

Selects fiesta sound effect.

FIESTA indicator (page 46)

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 VOCAL FADER (page 51)

MIC ECHO (page 51)

MIC LEVEL (page 51)

Turn MIC LEVEL clockwise or
anticlockwise to adjust the
microphone volume.

 +/– (select folder)

Selects a folder on a data disc or a
USB device.

/ (go backward/go

forward) (page 26, 29, 41)

TUNING+/– (page 38)

 (open/close)

Inserts or ejects a disc.

 (N-Mark) (page 42)
 GESTURE CONTROL (page 44, 55)

GESTURE ON/OFF (page 44, 55)

Turns the Gesture Control on or
off.

PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER, LIGHT
(page 45, 46)

PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER, LIGHT
indicators (page 45, 46)

VOLUME +/–

Adjusts the volume.

 Disc tray
 Remote control sensor
 MIC1, MIC2 jack

Connects the microphone(s).

Remote control

Notes

The numeric button 2/AUDIO,  + and

 buttons have a tactile dot. Use the

tactile dot as a reference when
operating the system.

To use the button printed in pink, hold

down SHIFT (), then press the button.

 (power)

Turns on the system, or sets it to
standby mode.

DISPLAY (page 25, 31, 38, 40)

DISPLAY (page 31)

SLEEP (page 52)

 PARTY LIGHT (page 52)

LIGHT MODE (page 52)

PLAY MODE (page 29, 36)

REPEAT/FM MODE (page 30, 38)

 SOUND FIELD buttons: MUSIC,

VIDEO, FOOTBALL (page 46)

 Numeric buttons

Selects a track, chapter or file.
Tunes or presets a radio station.
Enters a password.

SUBTITLE (page 28)

AUDIO (page 28, 31)

ANGLE (page 28)

SETUP (page 25, 30, 32, 61)

MEDIA MODE (page 26, 37)

CLEAR (page 28)

VOCAL FADER (page 51)

MIC ECHO (page 51)

SCORE (page 52)

+/– (select folder)

Selects a folder on a data disc or a
USB device.

KEY CONTROL / (page 52)

 DVD TOP MENU

Displays the DVD title on the TV
screen.

DVD/TUNER MENU (page 27, 28,

39)

RETURN (page 27)

OPTIONS

Enters or exits the options menu.

///

Selects the menu items.

Enters the settings.

 MEGA BASS (page 46)

FUNCTION +/–

Selects a function.

SEARCH (page 26, 27)

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SHIFT

Hold down to activate the buttons
printed in pink.

 +/–

Adjusts the volume.

/ (rewind/fast forward)

(page 27, 41)

/ (slow backward/slow

forward) (page 27)

Watches the Slow-motion Play.

TUNING+/– (page 38)
 (play)

Starts playback.

/ (go backward/go
forward) (page 26, 29, 41)

PRESET+/– (page 39)

 (pause) (page 26, 27, 41)
 (stop)

Stops playback.
Press twice to cancel resume
playback.
Stops the built-in sound
demonstration.

Getting Started

Installing the system

The illustrations below are examples of
how to install the system.

 Attaching the supplied speaker

stands (Table Top Style) (page 16)
and installing the speaker units
vertically on either side of a TV on a
rack

 Combining speaker units (Sound Bar

Style) (page 16) and installing the
combined unit in a TV rack

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Getting Started

 Installing the speaker units on a wall

8 cm

(page 17)

 To install the speaker units

horizontally

 Do not place the speaker system and

the subwoofer in a metal cabinet.

 Do not place an object such as an

aquarium between the speaker
system and the subwoofer.

 Place the subwoofer close to the

speaker system in a same room.

When the speaker system is placed in

front of a TV, be sure not to obstruct the
TV screen or the TV remote control
sensor. If the TV remote control sensor is
obstructed by the speaker system, the
remote control may not be able to
control the TV.

 To install the speaker units

vertically

 Installing the speaker units on the

rod of the subwoofer (Line Array
Style) (page 18)

Notes

Do not let children or infants be near the

system.

Do not install the system on a slope.
Take following precautions when

installing the speaker system and the
subwoofer.
 Do not block the ventilation holes on

the rear panel of the subwoofer.

Place the subwoofer at least 8 cm from

the wall to avoid damaging the
protruding AC power cord (mains lead).

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Attaching the speaker

Left speaker unit Right speaker unit

Left speaker unit

Right speaker unit

Left speaker unit

Right speaker unit

stands (Table Top Style)

Combining the speaker
units (Sound Bar Style)

1 Align the protruded part of the

speaker unit with the recessed
area of the speaker stand.

2 Secure the speaker unit and the

speaker stand.

Fasten the screws (supplied) from
the bottom of the speaker stand.

1 Attach the supplied speaker pads

on the speaker units to prevent
them from slipping.

2 Align the speaker units.

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Getting Started

Installing the speaker units

4 mm

More than 25 mm

5 mm

Hole on the back of the speaker
system

10 mm

5 mm

277 mm

6 mm to 7 mm

277 mm

6 mm to 7 mm

on a wall

Notes

Use screws (not supplied) that are

suitable for the wall material and
strength. As a plaster board wall is
especially fragile, attach the screws
securely to a wall stud. Install the
speaker system on a vertical and flat
reinforced area of the wall.

Be sure to subcontract the installa tion to

Sony dealers or licensed contractors and
pay special attention to safety during
the installation.

Sony is not responsible for accidents or

damage caused by improper
installation, insufficient wall strength,
improper screw installation or natural
calamity, etc.

1 Prepare screws (not supplied) that

are suitable for the holes on the
back of the speaker system.

2 Drive the screws to the wall.

The screws should protrude 6 mm
to 7 mm from the wall.
 To install the speaker units

horizontally

 To install the speaker units

vertically

3 Hang the speaker system onto the

screws.

Align the holes on the back of the
speaker system to the screws, then
hang the speaker system onto the
screws.
 To install the speaker units

horizontally

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 To install the speaker units

Clip

Release button

Release

button

Stopper

vertically

Attaching the speaker
units onto the mounting
rod of the subwoofer (Line
Array Style)

Note

Remove USB device from the subwoofer
beforehand to prevent them from being
damaged by accidentally dropping the
speaker units.

1 Pull up the mounting rod of the

subwoofer.

 Unlock the clip, then press the

release button and pull up the
rod until the release button clicks
into place.

 Lock the clip.

Proceed to step 2 if you want to
install the speaker units at this
height (approx. 1.3 m).
We recomment you to proceed
to step 1- to install the speaker
units at maximum height
(approx. 1.6 m).

 Unlock the stopper, then press

the release button and pull up
the rod until the release button
clicks into place.

 Lock the stopper.

Notes

Adjust the rod before attaching the

speaker units.

Do not adjust the rod with the

speaker units installed as the speaker
units may drop.

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Getting Started

Be careful not to get your hand

Left

speaker

unit

Right

speaker

unit

Cable

clip

Clip hole

Clip hole

caught when putting the rod back
into the storing position.

2 Mount the speaker units to the

attachments.

 Open the lock lever.

 Align the bracket of the speaker

unit with the bracket of the
speaker attachment, and then
slide down to attach the speaker
unit.

Note

Be sure to close the lock lever when
detaching the speaker units as it may
generate noise during playback.

3 Fasten the speaker cables on the

mounting rod.

 Thread the speaker cable into

the cable clip and plug into the
clip hole on the mounting rod.

 Repeat step above to install all

the cable clips.

 Close the lock lever.

4 Connect the speaker connectors

and LED speaker connectors to the
respective terminals.

For details, see illustration  in
page 21.

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5 Fold the speaker cables and

Cable tie

fasten to the cable tie.

Carrying the system

The subwoofer has caster wheels and
a flip handle on the rod so that you can
roll it easily. Normally, carrying the
subwoofer by this method is
recommended on flat surfaces.
Before carrying the subwoofer,
disconnect all the cables and speaker
units.

Notes

The caster wheels can be used only on

flat surfaces. Lift the subwoofer by two
persons on uneven surfaces. Correct
hand placement while carrying the
subwoofer is very important to avoid
personal injury and/or property
damage.

Exercise extreme caution when carrying

the subwoofer on a slope.

Do not lift the subwoofer by the flip

handle on the rod.

Do not carry the subwoofer with the

speaker units installed (Line Array Style)
as the speaker units may drop.

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Do not carry the subwoofer with a

person, luggage, etc. on it.

Do not let children or infants be near

when carrying the system.

This system is not drip-proof or

waterproof. Do not carry the system on
a wet place.

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Getting Started

Hooking up the system securely

To wall outlet

White

Red

* A small space is left between the plug and the subwoofer even when the AC power cord

(mains lead) is inserted firmly. The cord is supposed be connected this way. This is not
a malfunction.

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 Speakers

Extend the FM
lead antenna
horizontally

 LED SPEAKER L/R terminals

Connect the LED speaker connector
of the speaker to this terminal. The
lighting on the subwoofer and
speakers will react according to the
music source (page 52).

 SPEAKERS L/R terminals

Connect the speaker connector of
the speaker to this terminal.

Notes

Be sure to use only the supplied

speaker.

When connecting speaker cables, insert

the connector straight into the
terminals.

 FM ANTENNA

Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception when you set
up the antenna.
Keep the antenna away from the
speaker cables, the AC power cord
(mains lead) and the USB cable to
avoid picking up noise.

 AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV)

L/R jacks

 Connect to the audio output jacks

of a TV or an audio/video
equipment. The sound is output
through this system (page 23).

 Connect to another audio system

to enjoy the Party Chain function
(page 49).

 HDMI OUT (TV) jack

Use an HDMI cable (not supplied) to
connect to the HDMI IN jack of a TV
(page 23).

 VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cable (not supplied) to
connect to the video input jack of a TV
or projector (page 23).

Note

Do not connect this system to the TV
through the video deck.

 Power

Connect the AC power cord (mains
lead) (supplied) to the system, then
plug it into a wall outlet.
The demonstration appears in the
display panel. Press  to turn on the
system and the demonstration
automatically ends.

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 Audio

Use an audio cable (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 49).

Getting Started

Connecting the TV

 HDMI cable1) (not supplied)

High quality

Standard quality

Recommended connection
Alternative connection

 Video cable (not supplied)

or

AUDIO OUT

 Audio cable (not supplied)

Before connecting cables, be sure to disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead).

To watch video

Select the connection methods according to the jacks on your TV.

1)

High Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet

2)

You can listen to TV sound via the system if you connect the system to the TV’s HDMI IN
(ARC) jack. The Audio Return Channel (ARC) function enables the TV to output sound
through the system with an HDMI connection, without performing an audio connection
(connection  below). To set the ARC function on this system, see [AUDIO RETURN
CHANNEL] (page 35). To check the compatibility of your TV’s ARC function, refer to the
operating instructions supplied with your TV.

To listen to TV sound via the system

If you do not connect the system to the TV’s HDMI IN (ARC) jack, make this
connection.

To listen to TV sound, press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “TV”.

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Notes

You can also enjoy the sound of external equipment (DVD players, etc.) via the system

by connecting to the AUDIO IN (TV) jack as connection  above. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your equipment.

If the audio output level from the system is low when connecting the external

equipment, try adjusting the audio output settings on the connected equipment. It may
improve the audio output level. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your
equipment.

If “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” appear in the display panel of the
subwoofer

When the audio input signals to the system are other than 2-channel Linear
PCM signals, the message “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR” (indicates that the input
audio signals are unsupported) appear in the display panel of the subwoofer.
In this case, select the proper audio output mode on the TV in order to output
2-channel Linear PCM audio signals. For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.

Inserting batteries

Insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA)
batteries by matching the polarities as
shown below.

Notes

Do not mix an old battery with a new

one or mix different types of batteries.

If you do not use the remote control for

a long period of time, remove the
batteries to avoid damage from battery
leakage and corrosion.

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To operate the system using the
remote control

Point the remote control at the
subwoofer’s remote control sensor.

Getting Started

Performing QUICK setup

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD

:

MENU

:

AUDIO

:

SUBTITLE

:

ENGLISH

ENGLISH

1CHINESE

CHINESE 2

THAI

Before using the system, you can make
the minimum basic adjustments in
QUICK setup.

Note

The guide message appears when you
turn on the system for the first time or
after performing “RESET” (page 61).

1 Turn on your TV and select the

input according to the connection.

2 Press  to turn on the system.
3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD” or “USB” without
inserting a disc or connecting a
USB device.

The guide message [Press ENTER to
run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the
bottom of the TV screen.

4 Press .

[LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the
TV screen. Displayed items may vary
depending on country or region.

5 Press / repeatedly to select a

language, then press .

[VIDEO SETUP] appears on the TV
screen.

6 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting that matches your TV
type, then press .

After [QUICK SETUP is complete.]
appears on the TV screen, the
system is ready for playback.

To change the setting manually

See “Using the Setup Menu” (page 32).

To quit QUICK setup

Press SETUP.

Changing the color
system

(Except for Latin American,
European, and Russian models)

Set the color system to PAL or NTSC
depending on the color system of your
TV.
Each time you perform the procedure
below, the color system changes as
follows:
NTSC  PAL

Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Press  to turn on the system.
2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD”.

3 Hold down MIC ECHO and ENTER

for more than 3 seconds.

“NTSC” or “PAL” appears in the
display panel.

Changing the display mode

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is turned off.

Demonstration

The demonstration is turned on.

No display (Power Saving Mode)

The display is turned off to conserve
power. The Sleep Timer continues to
operate.

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Disc/USB Playback

When you
play back an
8 cm disc such
as a CD single,
place it on the
inner circle of
the tray

Basic playback

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD” or “USB”.

2 For DVD/CD function:

Press  on the subwoofer to open
the disc tray and load a disc with the
label facing up.

Press  on the subwoofer again to
close the disc tray.
Do not forcibly push the disc tray to
close it as this may cause a
malfunction.

For USB function:

Connect a USB device to the (USB)
port.

Notes

You can use your iPhone/iPod with

this system via BLUETOOTH
connection only.

You can use a USB adaptor (not

supplied) to connect the USB device
to the subwoofer if the USB device
cannot be plugged into the (USB)
port.

3 ( only)

Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to
select the media ([MUSIC]/
[VIDEO]) you want.

4 Press  to start playback.

To Press

Stop playback 
Pause playback 

Resume playback
or return to normal
playback

Cancel the resume
point

Select a track, file,
chapter or scene

To use the Gesture Control
during playback

See page 45.

To play from a specific audio or
video file

1 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to

select [MUSIC] or [VIDEO].

2 Press SEARCH to display the Folder

List.

3 Press / repeatedly to select the

folder you want.



 twice

 or  during

playback.
Or, hold down SHIFT,
then press the numeric
buttons, and then press

.
(Operation might be
prohibited by disc or
USB device)

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Disc/USB Playback

4 Press to display the File List.

Searching a specific track

Hold down SHIFT, then press the
numeric buttons to select the track
you want to play back, then press .

5 Press / repeatedly to select the

file you want, then press .

Other playback operations

Depending on the type of disc or file,
the function may not work.

To Press

View DVD menu DVD/TUNER MENU

View Folder List or
File List

Return to Folder
List when in File List

Locate a point
quickly in fast
forward or fast
reverse (Lock
Search)

Watch frame by
frame (Slow­motion Play)

SEARCH. Press the
button again to turn off
the Folder List or File
List.

RETURN

 or  during
playback. Each time you
press the button, the
playback speed
changes.

, then press or

press or , the
playback speed
changes.

. Each time you

To search using the SEARCH
button

1 Press SEARCH to display the Track

List.

2 Press / repeatedly to select the

track you want to play back, then
press .

Searching a specific title/
chapter/scene/track/index

1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during

playback to select the search
mode.

2 Hold down SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the title,
chapter, scene, track, or index
number you want, then press .

Playback starts.

Notes

For VIDEO CD with PBC playback, press

SEARCH to search the scene.

For VIDEO CD without PBC playback,

press SEARCH to search the track and
index.

To search using the time code

1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during

playback to select the time search
mode.

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2 Hold down SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to enter the time
code, then press .

Example: To find a scene at 2 hours,
10 minutes, and 20 seconds, hold
down SHIFT, then press 2, 1, 0, 2, 0
([2:10:20]).

Press CLEAR to cancel the number.

To search using the DVD menu

1 Press DVD/TUNER MENU.
2 Press / / / or hold down

SHIFT, then press the numeric
buttons to select the title or item
you want to play back, then press

.

Changing the angles

Press ANGLE repeatedly during
playback to select the angle you
want.

Displaying the subtitles

Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during
playback to select the subtitle
language you want or turn off the
subtitle.

DVD VIDEO

You can toggle audio format or
language when the source contains
multiple audio formats or multilingual
audio.
When 4 digits are displayed, they
indicate a language code. See
“Language code list” (page 67) to
confirm which language the code
represents. When the same language
is displayed two or more times, the
DVD VIDEO is recorded in multiple
audio formats.

VIDEO CD/AUDIO CD/DATA CD/
DATA DVD (MP3 file) or USB
device (audio file)

You can change the sound track.

 [STEREO]: The stereo sound.
 [1/L]/[2/R]: The monaural sound of

the left or right channel.

SUPER VIDEO CD

 [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of

audio track 1.

 [1:1/L]/[1:2/R]: The monaural sound

of the left or right channel of audio
track 1.

 [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of

audio track 2.

 [2:1/L]/[2:2/R]: The monaural sound

of the left or right channel of audio
track 2.

Playing a VIDEO CD with
PBC functions

Changing the language/
sound

Press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback to select the audio format
or mode you want.

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You can use the PBC (Playback Control)
menu to enjoy the VIDEO CD’s
interactive software.

1 Press  to play a VIDEO CD in

PBC.

The PBC menu appears on the TV
screen.

Disc/USB Playback

2 Hold down SHIFT, then press the

numeric buttons to select the item
number you want, then press .

3 Continue playback according to

the instructions on the menu.

Note

PBC playback is canceled when Repeat
Play is activated.

To cancel PBC playback

1 Press  or , or hold down

SHIFT, then press the numeric
buttons to select a track when
playback is stopped.

2 Press  or .

Playback starts from the selected
track.

To return to PBC playback

Press  twice, then press .

Multi-disc resume play

Using play mode

Playing in original order
(Normal Play)

When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly.

 When playing a disc

 [DISC]: plays a disc.
 [FOLDER]*: plays all compatible files

in the folder on the disc.

* Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD.

 When playing a USB device

 [ONE USB DEVICE]: plays a USB

device.

 [FOLDER]: plays all compatible files in

the folder on a USB device.

Playing in random order
(Shuffle Play)

This system can store playback resume
points for up to 6 discs and resumes
playback when you insert the same
disc again. If you store a playback
resume point for the 7th disc, the
resume point for the first disc will be
deleted.
To activate this function, set [MULTI­DISC RESUME] in [SYSTEM SETUP] to
[ON] (page 34).

Note

To play back from the beginning of the
disc, press  twice, then press .

When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE repeatedly.

 When playing a disc

 [DISC (SHUFFLE)]: shuffles all audio

files on a disc.

 [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]*: shuffles all

audio files in the folder on the disc.

* Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD.

 When playing a USB device

 [ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)]:

shuffles all audio files on a USB
device.

 [FOLDER (SHUFFLE)]: shuffles all

compatible files in the folder on the
USB device.

Notes

Shuffle Play cannot be performed for

video files.

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Shuffle Play is canceled when you:

 turn off the system.
 open the disc tray.
 perform Synchronized Transfer.
 change MEDIA MODE.

Shuffle Play may be canceled when you

select a folder or a track to play back.

Restricting playback of
the disc

(Parental Control)

Playing repeatedly
(Repeat Play)

Press REPEAT repeatedly.

Depending on the type of disc or file,
some settings may not be available.

 [OFF]: does not play back repeatedly.
 [ALL]: repeats all tracks or files in the

selected play mode.

 [DISC]: repeats all contents (DVD

VIDEO and VIDEO CD only).

 [TITLE]: repeats the current title (DVD

VIDEO only).

 [CHAPTER]: repeats the current

chapter (DVD VIDEO only).

 [TRACK]: repeats the current track.
 [FILE]: repeats the current video file.

To cancel Repeat Play

Press REPEAT repeatedly to select
[OFF].

Notes

“ ” lights up in the display panel when

Repeat Play is set to [ALL] or [DISC].

“ ” lights up in the display pan el when

Repeat Play is set to [TITLE], [CHAPTER],
[TRACK] or [FILE].

You cannot perform Repeat Play with

VIDEO CD during PBC playback.

Depending on the DVD VIDEO, you

cannot perform Repeat Play.

Repeat Play is canceled when you:

 open the disc tray.
 turn off the system (DVD VIDEO and

VIDEO CD only).

 change the function (DVD VIDEO and

VIDEO CD only).

 perform Synchronized Transfer.
 change MEDIA MODE.

You can restrict playback of DVD
VIDEOs according to a predetermined
level. Scenes may be skipped or
replaced with different scenes.

1 When playback is stopped, press

SETUP.

2 Press / repeatedly to select

[SYSTEM SETUP], then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

[PARENTAL CONTROL], then press

.

4 Enter or re-enter your 4-digit

password using the numeric
buttons, then press .

5 Press / repeatedly to select

[STANDARD], then press .

6 Press / repeatedly to select a

geographic area as the playback
limitation level, then press .

The area is selected.
When you select [OTHERS ], enter
the area code for the geographic
area you want according to the
“Parental Control area code list” on
page 68 by using the numeric
buttons.

7 Press / repeatedly to select

[LEVEL], then press .

8 Press / repeatedly to select

the level you want, then press .

The lower the value, the stricter the
limitation.

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Disc/USB Playback

To turn off the PARENTAL
CONTROL function

Set [LEVEL] to [OFF] in step 8.

To play back a disc for which
PARENTAL CONTROL is set

1 Load the disc and press .

The display for entering your
password appears on the TV screen.

2 Enter your 4-digit password using

the numeric buttons, then press .
The system starts playback.

If you forget your password

Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to
3 of “Restricting playback of the disc”
(page 30). Enter a password “199703”
using the numeric buttons, then press

. Follow the on-screen instructions

and enter a new 4-digit password.
Then, reload the disc and press .
You need to enter your new password
again.

Viewing information of a disc and USB device

Information on the TV
screen

Hold down SHIFT, then press

DISPLAY repeatedly during

playback.

 Playback information

Playing time, remaining time

 Bit rate
 File type
 Playback status

1)

 Title
 Album1)/folder name2)/chapter/

 Artist name

1)

2)

Depending on the source being played,

Depending on the play mode, the

/track/file name

index number

1)2)

Appears when playing an audio file.

If an audio file has an ID3 tag, the
system will display an album name/title
name/artist name from the ID3 tag
information. The system can support
ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3.
If the file or folder contains characters
which cannot be displayed, those
characters will be displayed as “_”.

Notes

 some information may not be

displayed.

 some characters cannot be displayed.

information displayed may be different.

2)

Displaying the audio
information

(DVD VIDEO and video files only)

Press AUDIO repeatedly during
playback.

Information in the display
panel

Press DISPLAY repeatedly when the
system is on.

You can view the information as
follows:
 playing time, remaining time of track,

title, chapter

 scene number
 file name, folder name
 title, artist and album information

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Notes

The disc name or track name may not be

displayed depending on the text.

Playing time of MP3 files and video files

may not be displayed correctly.

The elapsed playing time of an audio file

encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate) is
not displayed correctly.

Setting the language –
[LANGUAGE SETUP]

[OSD]

Selects the language of the on-screen
display.

[MENU]

Using the Setup Menu

You can make various adjustments to
items such as picture and sound.
Displayed items vary depending on the
country or region.

Note

Playback settings stored in the disc take
priority over the Setup Menu settings.
Therefore, some of the Setup Menu
settings may not be performed.

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD” or “USB”.

2 When playback is stopped, press

SETUP.

The Setup Menu appears on the TV
screen.

3 Press / repeatedly to select

[LANGUAGE SETUP], [VIDEO
SETUP], [AUDIO SETUP], [SYSTEM
SETUP] or [HDMI SETUP], then
press .

4 Press / repeatedly to select

the item you want, then press .

5 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting you want, then press

.

The setting is selected and setup is
completed.

Selects the language for the DVD
menu.

[AUDIO]

Switches the language of the sound
track.
When you select [ORIGINAL], the
language given priority in the disc is
selected.

[SUBTITLE]

Switches the language of the subtitle
recorded on the DVD VIDEO.
When you select [AUDIO FOLLOW], the
language for the subtitles changes
according to the language you
selected for the sound track.

Note

If you select [OTHERS ] in [MENU],
[AUDIO], and [SUBTITLE], enter a
language code from the “Language code
list” (page 67) using the numeric buttons.

To exit the menu

Press SETUP.

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Disc/USB Playback

Setting the TV screen –
[VIDEO SETUP]

[TV TYPE]

[16:9]: Selects this when you connect a

wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide
mode function.

[4:3 LETTER BOX]: Selects this when
you connect a 4:3 screen TV without a
wide mode function. This setting
displays a wide picture with black
bands on the top and bottom.

[4:3 PAN SCAN]: Selects this when you
connect a 4:3 screen TV without a wide
mode function. This setting displays a
full-height picture on the entire screen,
with trimmed sides.

[4:3 OUTPUT]

[FULL]

: Selects this when you connect

a TV with a wide mode function.
Displays a 4:3 screen picture in 16:9
aspect ratio even on a wide-screen TV.

[NORMAL]: Changes the picture size
to fit the screen size with the original
picture aspect ratio. This setting
displays black bands on the left and
right side if you display a 4:3 screen
picture.

[COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD)]

(Except for Latin American, European,
and Russian models)

Selects the color system (PAL or NTSC).
[AUTO]: Outputs the video signal
according to the color system of the
disc. Select this setting if your TV uses
a DUAL system.

[PAL]: Outputs the video signal in PAL.
[NTSC]: Outputs the video signal in

NTSC.
For details, see “Changing the color
system” (page 25).

[BLACK LEVEL]

(For Latin American models only)
Selects the black level (setup level) for
the video signals output from the
VIDEO OUT jack.
[ON]: Sets the black level of the output
signal to the standard level.
[OFF]: Lowers the standard black level.
Use this when the picture becomes too
white.

[PAUSE MODE]

: The picture, including

[AUTO]

subjects that move dynamically, is
output with no jitter. Normally select
this setting.
[FRAME]: The picture, including
subjects that do not move
dynamically, is output in high
resolution.

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Setting the audio
options – [AUDIO
SETUP]

[AUDIO DRC]
(Dynamic Range Compression)

Useful for watching movies at low
volume late at night.

[OFF]: Off.
[STANDARD]: The dynamic range is

compressed as intended by the
recording engineer.

[TRACK SELECTION]

[OFF]: Off.
[AUTO]: Gives priority to the sound

track which contains the highest
number of channels when you play
back a DVD VIDEO on which multiple
audio formats (PCM, MPEG, or Dolby
Digital) are recorded.

[A/V SYNC]

(Video files only)

[OFF]: Off.
[ON]: Adjusts the delay between

picture and sound.

[DOWNMIX]

Selects the audio output signal for
playing a multi-channel audio.

[NORMAL]

audio into a 2-channel stereo signal.
[DOLBY SURROUND]: Outputs multi­channel audio into a 2-channel
surround signal.

: Outputs multi-channel

Setting the system –
[SYSTEM SETUP]

[SCREEN SAVER]

Prevents damage on the TV. Press

 +/– to cancel the screen saver.

[ON]: Turns on the screen saver
function if you do not operate the
system for about 15 minutes.

[OFF]: Off.

[BACKGROUND]

Selects the background color or picture
to be displayed on the TV screen.

[JACKET PICTURE]: The jacket picture
(still picture) that recorded on the disc
appears in the background.

[GRAPHICS]: A preset picture stored in
the system appears in the background.

[BLUE]: The background color is blue.
[BLACK]: The background color is

black.

[PARENTAL CONTROL]

Sets the playback restrictions. For
details, see “Restricting playback of
the disc” (page 30).

[MULTI-DISC RESUME]

[ON]: Stores the resume playback

point in the memory for up to 6 discs.
[OFF]: Only stores the resume
playback point for the current disc in
the system.

[RESET]

Returns SETUP settings to the default
settings. For details, see “To return the
SETUP settings to the default”
(page 61).

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Setting the HDMI
options – [HDMI
SETUP]

[HDMI RESOLUTION]

Selects the TV output resolution when
the TV is connected via HDMI cable.
[AUTO(1920×1080p)]1): Outputs video
signals according to the resolution of
the TV.

[1920×1080i]/[1280×720p]/
[720×480p]2)/[720×480p/576p]3):

Outputs video signals according to the
selected resolution setting.

1)

For Russian models, the default setting
is [АВТО(1920×1080p)].

2)

For Latin American models only.

3)

For other models.

[YCBCR/RGB(HDMI)]
[YCBCR]: Outputs YCBCR video signals.

Set to [RGB] if the playback picture is
distorted.

[RGB]: Outputs RGB video signals.

[AUDIO(HDMI)]
[AUTO]: Outputs audio signals in

original format from HDMI OUT (TV)
jack.
[PCM]: Outputs 2-channel Linear PCM
signals from HDMI OUT (TV) jack.

[CONTROL FOR HDMI]

: The Control for HDMI function is

[ON]

enabled. You can operate mutually
between system and TV connected
with an HDMI cable.

[OFF]: Off.

[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL]

Set this function when the system is
connected to a TV’s HDMI IN jack that is
compatible with Audio Return
Channel. This function is available
when you set [CONTROL FOR HDMI] to
[ON].

[ON]

: You can listen to TV sound from

the speakers of the system.

[OFF]: Off.

[STANDBY LINKED TO TV]

This function is available when you set
[CONTROL FOR HDMI] to [ON].
[AUTO]: If the input of the system is
“TV”, the system turns off
automatically when you turn off the
TV.
[ON]: The system turns off
automatically when you turn off the TV
regardless of the input.
[OFF]: The system does not turn off
when you turn off the TV.

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USB Transfer

Transferring music

You can transfer music from a disc
(AUDIO CD or MP3 disc only) to a USB
device connected to the (USB) port.

The audio format of files transferred by
this system is MP3.

Notes

Do not remove the USB device during

transfer or erase operations. Doing so
may corrupt the data on the USB device
or damage the USB device itself.

MP3 files are transferred with the same

bit rate as the original files.

When transferring from AUDIO CD, you

may select the bit rate before
transferring.

USB transfer and erase operations are

prohibited when the disc tray is opened.

Note on copyright-protected
content

The transferred music is limited to
private use only. Use of the music
beyond this limit requires permission
of the copyright holders.

To select the bit rate

You can select a higher bit rate to
transfer music with better quality.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select “BIT

RATE”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select the

bit rate you want, then press .

 128 KBPS: encoded MP3 tracks

have smaller file size and lower
audio quality.

 256 KBPS: encoded MP3 tracks

have bigger file size but higher

audio quality.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Transferring music from a
disc

You can transfer music to a USB device
connected to (USB) port as follows:

 Synchronized Transfer: Transfer all

supported music files from a disc to
USB.

 REC1 Transfer: Transfer a single track

or audio file during playback.
Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Connect a transferable USB device

to the (USB) port.

2 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to

select “DVD/CD”, then load a disc.

If the system starts playback
automatically, press  twice to stop
the playback.

3 Prepare the sound source.

For Synchronized Transfer:

When playback is stopped, press
PLAY MODE on the remote control
repeatedly to select the play mode
you want.

Note

If you start transferring in Shuffle Play
or Repeat Play, the selected play mode
changes to Normal Play automatically.

For REC1 Transfer:

Select the track or audio file you
want to transfer, then start
playback.

4 Press REC TO USB.

“PUSH ENTER” appears in the
display panel.

5 Press ENTER.

The transfer starts when “DO NOT
REMOVE” appears in the display
panel.

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When the transfer is completed

The disc stops automatically (for
Synchronized Transfer) or continues to
play (for REC1 Transfer).

To stop transfer

Press .

Notes on transfer

While transferring, no sound is output.
CD-TEXT information is not transferred

in the created MP3 files.

The transfer stops automatically if:

 the USB device runs out of space

during transfer.

 the number of audio files or folders on

the USB device reaches the limit.

If a folder or file that you are trying to

transfer already exists on the USB device
with the same name, a sequential
number is added after the name without
overwriting the original folder or file.

You cannot perform the following

operations during a transfer:

 Eject the disc.
 Select another track or file.
 Pause playback or find a point in the

track or file.

 Change the function.

When transferring music to a Walkman®

using “Media Manager for WALKMAN”,
be sure to transfer in MP3 format.

When connecting a Walkman® to the

system, be sure to connect after the
display “Creating Library” or “Creating
Database” on the Walkman® has
disappeared.

Folder and file generation
rules

Maximum number of MP3 files
that can be generated

 298 folders
 650 files in a folder
 650 files in REC1-CD or REC1-MP3

folder.

These numbers may vary depending
on the file or folder configuration.
When transferring onto a USB device, a
“MUSIC” folder is created directly
below “ROOT”. Folders and files are
generated within this “MUSIC” folder
according to the transferring method
and source.

Synchronized Transfer

Source Folder name File name
Audio files Same as the source
AUDIO CD “CDDA0001”* “TRACK001”*

REC1 Transfer

Source Folder name File name
Audio files “REC1-MP3” Same as the

AUDIO CD “REC1-CD” “TRACK001”*

* Folder and file numbers are assigned

serially thereafter.

source

Erasing audio files or
folders on the USB device

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “USB”.

2 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to

select [MUSIC].

3 When playback is stopped, press

OPTIONS.

4 Press / repeatedly to select

“ERASE”, then press .

The Folder List is displayed on the
TV screen.

5 Press / repeatedly to select a

folder, then press .

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6 Press / repeatedly to select

the audio file you want to erase,
then press .

Select [ALL TRACKS] to select all
audio files in the folder.
“FOLDER ERASE” or “TRACK ERASE”
and “PUSH ENTER” appear in the
display panel.
To cancel, press .

7 Press .

“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Notes

A folder that contains non-MP3/WMA/

AAC/WAV format audio files or sub
folders cannot be erased.

You cannot erase audio files or folders

when Shuffle Play has been selected.
Set the play mode to Normal Play before
erasing.

Erase operation is prohibited when the

disc tray is opened.

Tuner

Listening to the radio

1 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select “TUNER FM”.

2 Select the radio station.

For automatic tuning:

Hold down TUNING+/– until the
frequency indication changes and
then release.
Scanning stops automatically when
a station is tuned in. “ST” (for FM
stereo programs only) lights up in
the display panel.
If scanning does not stop, press 
to stop scanning. Then, perform
manual tuning (below).

For manual tuning:

Press TUNING+/– repeatedly to tune
to the station you want.

Note

When you tune to an FM station that
provides RDS services, information such
as the service name or station name is
provided by broadcasts. You can check
the RDS information by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.

Tip

To reduce static noise on a weak FM
stereo station, press FM MODE repeatedly
until “ST” disappears from the display
panel. You will lose the stereo effect, but
reception will improve.

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Presetting radio stations

You can store up to 20 FM stations as
your favorite stations.

1 Tune to the station you want.
2 Press DVD/TUNER MENU.
3 Press / repeatedly to select

the preset number you want, then
press .

“COMPLETE” appears in the display
panel. The station is stored.
If another station is already
assigned to the selected preset
number, that station is replaced by
the new one.

To tune to a preset station

Press PRESET+/– repeatedly to select
the preset number you want.
You can also hold down SHIFT, then
press the numeric buttons, and then
press to select a preset station.

BLUETOOTH

About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology

BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a
short-range wireless technology that
enables wireless data communication
between digital devices. BLUETOOTH
wireless technology operates within a
range of about 10 meters.

Supported BLUETOOTH version,
profiles and codecs

For details, see “BLUETOOTH section”
(page 66).

Compatible BLUETOOTH devices

For details, see “Websites for
compatible devices” (page 10).

About the BLUETOOTH
indicator

The BLUETOOTH indicator on the
subwoofer lights up or flashes in blue
to show the BLUETOOTH status.

System status Indicator status

BLUETOOTH standby Flashes slowly

BLUETOOTH pairing Flashes quickly

BLUETOOTH connection
is established

Lights up

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Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device

Pairing is an operation where
BLUETOOTH devices register with each
other beforehand. Once a pairing
operation is performed, it does not
need to be performed again.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device

within 1 meter from the system.

2 Press BLUETOOTH on the

subwoofer to select BLUETOOTH
function.

“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.

Notes

When there is no pairing information

on the system, the system enters the
pairing mode automatically and
“PAIRING” flashes in the display
panel. Proceed to step 4.

If the system is connected to a

BLUETOOTH device, press
BLUETOOTH on the subwoofer to
disconnect the BLUETOOTH device.

3 Hold down PAIRING on the

subwoofer for 2 seconds or more.

“PAIRING” flashes in the display
panel.

4 Perform the pairing procedure on

the BLUETOOTH device.

For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your BLUETOOTH
device.

5 Select “MHC-GT4D” on the

device’s display.

Perform this step within 5 minutes,
otherwise pairing will be canceled.
In this case, repeat from step 1.

Note

If passkey is required on the
BLUETOOTH device, enter “0000”.
“Passkey” may be called “Passcode”,
“PIN code”, “PIN number”, or
“Password”.

6 Perform the BLUETOOTH

connection on the BLUETOOTH
device.

The BLUETOOTH device name
appears in the display panel.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH
device, connection may start
automatically after pairing is
completed.
You can check the BLUETOOTH
device address by pressing DISPLAY
repeatedly.

Notes

You can pair up to 9 BLUETOOTH

devices. If the 10th BLUETOOTH de vice is
paired, the oldest paired device will be
deleted.

If you want to pair with another

BLUETOOTH device, repeat steps 1 to 6.

To cancel pairing operation

Hold down PAIRING on the
subwoofer for 2 seconds or more until
“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.

To delete pairing information

Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Press BLUETOOTH to select

BLUETOOTH function.
“BT AUDIO” appears in the display

panel.
If the system is connected to a
BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH
device name appears in the display
panel. Press BLUETOOTH to
disconnect the BLUETOOTH device.

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2 Hold down ENTER and – for

about 3 seconds.
“BT HIST CLEAR” appears in the

display panel and all the pairing
information is erased.

Playing music from a BLUETOOTH device

You can operate a BLUETOOTH device
by connecting the system and the
BLUETOOTH device using AVRCP.
Once the system and BLUETOOTH
device is connected, you can control
playback by pressing , , ,
/ and /.
Check the following before playing
music:
 The BLUETOOTH function of the

BLUETOOTH device is turned on.

 The pairing has been completed

(page 40).

1 Press BLUETOOTH on the

subwoofer to select BLUETOOTH
function.

“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.

2 Establish connection with the

BLUETOOTH device.

Press BLUETOOTH on the
subwoofer to connect to the last
connected BLUETOOTH device.
Perform the BLUETOOTH
connection from the BLUETOOTH
device if the device is not
connected.
Once the connection is established,
the BLUETOOTH device name
appears in the display panel.

3 Press  to start playback.

Depending on the BLUETOOTH
device,

 you may have to press  twice.
 you may need to start playing an

audio source on the BLUETOOTH
device.

4 Adjust the volume.

Adjust the volume of the
BLUETOOTH device first, if the
volume level is still too low, adjust
the volume level on the system.

Notes

When the system is not connected to

any BLUETOOTH device, the system will
connect to the last connected
BLUETOOTH device automatically when
you press BLUETOOTH on the subwoofer
or .

If you try to connect another

BLUETOOTH device to the system, the
current connected BLUETOOTH device
will be disconnected.

To use the Gesture Control
during playback

See page 45.

To disconnect the BLUETOOTH
device

Press BLUETOOTH on the subwoofer.
“BT AUDIO” appears in the display
panel.
Depending on the BLUETOOTH device,
the BLUETOOTH connection may be
canceled automatically when you stop
playback.

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One Touch BLUETOOTH Connection by NFC

NFC (Near Field Communication) is a
technology enabling short-range
wireless communication between
various devices, such as smartphones
and IC tags.
When you touch the system with an
NFC-compatible smartphone, the
system automatically:

 turns on in BLUETOOTH function.
 completes the pairing and

BLUETOOTH connection.

Compatible smartphones

Smartphones with a built-in NFC
function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or
later, excluding Android 3.x)

Notes

The system only can recognizes and

connects to one NFC-compatible
smartphone at a time. If you try to
connect another NFC-compatible
smartphone to the system, the current
connected NFC-compatible smartphone
will be disconnected.

Depending on your NFC-compatible

smartphone, you may need to perform
the following items on your NFC­compatible smartphone in advance.
 Turn on the NFC function. For details,

refer to the operating instructions of
the NFC-compatible smartphone.

 If your NFC-compatible smartphone is

having an older OS version than
Android 4.1.x, download and start the
“NFC Easy Connect” application. “NFC
Easy Connect” is a free application for
Android smartphone that can be
obtained from Google Play. (The
application may not be available in
some countries/regions.)

1 Touch the smartphone to the

N-Mark on the subwoofer until the
smartphone vibrates.

Complete the connection by
following the instructions displayed
on the smartphone.
When the BLUETOOTH connection
is established, the BLUETOOTH
device name appears in the display
panel.

2 Start playback of an audio source

on the smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your BLUETOOTH
device.

Tip

If pairing and the BLUETOOTH connection
fail, do the following.
 Remove the case from the smartphone

if using a commercially available

smartphone case.
 Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on

the subwoofer again.
 Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect”

application.

To disconnect the smartphone

Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark
on the subwoofer again.

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Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs

You can receive data in AAC, LDAC or
SBC codec format from a BLUETOOTH
device.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“BT CODEC”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting.

 AUTO: Enable reception in AAC or

LDAC codec format.

 SBC: Receive in SBC codec format.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Notes

You can enjoy high quality sound if the

AAC or LDAC is selected. In case you
cannot listen to AAC or LDAC sound
from your device or the sound is
interrupted, select “SBC”.

If you change this setting when the

system is connected to a BLUETOOTH
device, the BLUETOOTH device will be
disconnected. To connect to the
BLUETOOTH device, perform the
BLUETOOTH connection again.

Tip

LDAC is an audio coding technology
developed by Sony that enables the
transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res)
Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH
connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH
compatible coding technologies such as
SBC, it operates without any down­conversion of the Hi-Res Audio content*,
and allows approximately three times
more data** than those other
technologies to be transmitted over a
BLUETOOTH wireless network with
unprecedented sound quality, by means
of efficient coding and optimized
packetization.

* Excluding DSD format contents.

** In comparison with SBC (Subband

Coding) when the bitrate of 990 kbps
(96/48 kHz) or 909 kbps (88.2/44.1 kHz)
is selected.

Setting the BLUETOOTH standby mode

The BLUETOOTH standby mode
enables the system to turn on
automatically when you establish the
BLUETOOTH connection from a
BLUETOOTH device.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“BT STBY”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting.

 ON: The system turns on

automatically when you establish
a BLUETOOTH connection from a
BLUETOOTH device.

 OFF: Turns off this function.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Setting the BLUETOOTH signal

You can connect to the system from a
paired BLUETOOTH device in all
functions when BLUETOOTH signal is
set to on. The BLUETOOTH signal is
turned on by default.
Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

Hold down ENTER and + for about
3 seconds.

“BT ON” or “BT OFF” appears in the
display panel.

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GESTURE CONTROL

You cannot perform the following

operations when BLUETOOTH signal is
set to off:
 Pairing and/or connecting with

BLUETOOTH device

 Erasing the pairing information
 Using “SongPal” via BLUETOOTH
 Change the BLUETOOTH audio codecs

If you touch the system with an NFC-

compatible smartphone or set the
BLUETOOTH standby mode to on, the
BLUETOOTH signals will set to on
automatically.

Using “SongPal” via BLUETOOTH

Gesture Control

Enjoying the Gesture Control

You can control the operations for
PLAYBACK, DJ, SAMPLER and LIGHT
mode by swiping your hand over
GESTURE CONTROL on the subwoofer.

About App

A dedicated App for this model is
available on both Google Play and App
Store. Search for “SongPal” or scan the
QR code below then download the free
App to find out more about the
convenient features.

BLUETOOTH technology works with
iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6
Plus, iPhone 6, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c,
iPhone 5, iPhone 4s, iPod touch
(6th generation), iPod touch
(5th generation).

Note

If “SongPal” application does not work
properly, disconnect and connect the
BLUETOOTH device by pressing
BLUETOOTH on the subwoofer (page 41).

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Note

Make sure your hand does not touch
GESTURE CONTROL when you perform
the swiping motion.

Swipe your hand over GESTURE
CONTROL in 6 directions as follows.

Swiping motion Swipe in this direction

Right to left

Left to right

Bottom to top

Top to bottom

Clockwise

Anticlockwise

To activate the Gesture Control

Press GESTURE ON/OFF.
The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.

To deactivate the Gesture
Control

Press GESTURE ON/OFF.
The GESTURE CONTROL lights off.

Gesture Control

Using the Gesture Control during playback

You can use the Gesture Control to
control basic playback when playing
music from a disc, USB device or
BLUETOOTH device.
Use the buttons and GESTURE
CONTROL on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Press GESTURE ON/OFF.

The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.

2 Press PLAYBACK.

The PLAYBACK indicator lights up.

3 Swipe your hand over GESTURE

CONTROL.

To Swipe in this direction

Go backward

Go forward

Play

Stop

Increase volume

Reduce volume

Creating a party
atmosphere

(DJ EFFECT)

Use the buttons and GESTURE
CONTROL on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Press GESTURE ON/OFF.

The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.

2 Press DJ or SAMPLER.

The DJ or SAMPLER indicator lights
up.

3 Swipe your hand over GESTURE

CONTROL.
For DJ mode:

To Swipe in this

Select FLANGER

Select ISOLATOR

Select WAH

Select PAN

Increase the level
of the selected
effect

Reduce the level
of the selected
effect

1)

Creates a deep flanging effect that is
similar to the roar of a jet plane.

2)

Isolates a specific frequency band by
adjusting the other frequency bands.
Fo r e xa mp le , w he n y ou wa nt to fo cu s
on vocals.

3)

Create a special effect of “Wah-wah”
sound by moving the frequency of a
filter up and down automatically.

4)

Create a feeling that the sound is
moving around the speakers
between left and right channels.

For SAMPLER mode:

To Swipe in this

Output “Come On!”

Output “Let’s Go!”

Output Reggae
Horn sound effect

Output Phaser
sound effect

Output Scratch
sound effect

Output Audience
sound effect

direction

1)

2)

3)

4)

direction

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Notes

The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off

when you:

 turn off the system
 change the function
 activate or deactivate the PARTY

CHAIN function

 activate the Football mode
 select “FIESTA”.
 select VIDEO sound effect.
 use the Vocal Fader.
 change the key (Key Control).

If you activate the DJ EFFECT during

transferring, the sound effect will not be
transferred onto the USB device.

Changing the lighting effect

You can change the lighting effect
when the Party Light is turned on
(page 52).
Use the buttons and GESTURE
CONTROL on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Press GESTURE ON/OFF.

The GESTURE CONTROL lights up.

2 Press LIGHT.

The LIGHT indicator lights up.

3 Swipe your hand over GESTURE

CONTROL to change the lighting
effect.

The lighting effect changes when
you swipe your hand in different
direction.

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound

To Do this

Reinforce the
bass and create a
more powerful
sound

Select fiesta
sound effect

Select a preset
sound effect

Press MEGA BASS on the
subwoofer repeatedly to
select “BASS ON”.

Press FIESTA on the
subwoofer. The FIESTA
indicator lights up.
You can also press MUSIC
repeatedly to select
“FIESTA”.

Press MUSIC or VIDEO
repeatedly.
To cancel preset sound
effect, press MUSIC
repeatedly to select
“FLAT”.
You can also use SOUND
FIELD on the subwoofer to
select the preset sound
effect.

Selecting the Virtual Football mode

You can experience a feeling of
presence in the stadium when
watching the football match
broadcast.

Press FOOTBALL repeatedly while
watching a football match broadcast.

 ON NARRATION: You can enjoy an

immersive feeling of being in a

football stadium through enhanced

stadium cheers.

 OFF NARRATION: You can enjoy a

more immersive feeling of being in a

football stadium by minimizing the

volume level of narration in addition

to the enhancement of cheers.

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Sound Adjustment

To cancel the Virtual Football
mode

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select
“FLAT”.

Notes

We recommend you to select the

football mode when watching a football
match broadcast.

If you hear unnatural sound in the

content when “OFF NARRATION” is
selected, “ON NARRATION” is
recommended.

This feature does not support monaural

sound.

You can only select the Virtual Football

mode during AUDIO IN and TV functions.

Adjusting the subwoofer level

Creating your own sound effect

You can raise or lower the levels of
specific frequency bands, then store
the setting in the memory as “CUSTOM
EQ”.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“CUSTOM EQ”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to adjust

the equalizer level, then press .

4 Repeat step 3 to adjust the level of

other frequency bands and
surround effect.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“S-WOOFER”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

the subwoofer level, then press

.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

To select the custom equalizer
setting

Press MUSIC repeatedly to select
“CUSTOM EQ”.

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Other Operations

Using the Control for HDMI function

Connecting a TV compatible with the
Control for HDMI function* by HDMI
cable (High Speed HDMI Cable with
Ethernet, not supplied) enables you to
easily operate the device by a TV
remote control.
The following functions can be used
with the Control for HDMI function.

 System Power Off function
 System Audio Control function
 Audio Return Channel
 One-Touch Play function
 Remote Easy Control
 Language Follow

* Control for HDMI is a standard used by

CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) for
allowing HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) devices to control
each other.

Note

These functions may work with devices
other than those manufactured by Sony,
but operation is not guaranteed.

Preparing to use the
Control for HDMI function

Set [HDMI SETUP] – [CONTROL FOR
HDMI] on the system to [ON] (page 35).
The default setting is [ON].
Enable the Control for HDMI function
settings for the TV connected to the
system.

Tip

If you enable the Control for HDMI
(“BRAVIA” sync) function when using a TV
manufactured by Sony, the Control for
HDMI function of the system is also
enabled automatically. When settings are
completed, “COMPLETE” appears in the
display panel.

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System Power Off function

When you turn off the TV, the system
will turn off automatically.
Set [HDMI SETUP] – [STANDBY LINKED
TO TV] on the system to [ON] or [AUTO]
(page 35). The default setting is
[AUTO].

Note

The connected device may not turn off
depending on the status of the device.

System Audio Control function

If you turn on the system while you are
watching the TV, the TV sound will be
output from the speakers of the
system. The volume of the system can
be adjusted using the TV’s remote
control.
If the TV sound was output from the
speakers of the system the previous
time you watched the TV, the system
will be turned on automatically when
you turn on the TV again.
Operations can also be made by the
TV’s menu. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.

Notes

The system’s volume level is displayed

on the TV screen depending on the TV. It
may differ from the volume level on the
display panel.

Depending on the settings of the TV, the

System Audio Control function may not
be available. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.

Audio Return Channel

If the system is connected to a TV’s
HDMI IN jack compatible with Audio
Return Channel, you can listen to TV
sound from the speakers of the system
without connecting an audio cable
(not supplied).
On the system, set [HDMI SETUP] –
[AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL] to [ON]
(page 35). The default setting is [ON].

Other Operations

First system

Continue the connection
until the last system

Second
system

Last system

Note

If the TV is not compatible with Audio
Return Channel, an audio cable (not
supplied) needs to be connected
(page 23).

One-Touch Play function

When you play content on the system,
the TV is turned on automatically. The
TV’s input is switched to the HDMI
input which the system is connected.

Note

Depending on the TV, the beginning part
of content being played may not play
correctly.

Remote Easy Control

You can select the system by the SYNC
MENU button on the TV remote control
and operate the system.
This function can be used if the TV
supports the link menu. For details,
refer to the operating instructions of
your TV.

Notes

In the TV’s link menu, the system is

recognized by the TV as “Player”.

Some operations may not be available

with some TVs.

Language Follow

When you change the language for the
on-screen display of the TV, the
system’s on-screen display language
is also changed.

Using the Party Chain function

You can connect multiple audio
systems in a chain to create a more
interesting party environment and to
produce higher sound output.
Activate a system in the chain to be the
“Party Host” and share the music.
Other systems will become “Party
Guest” and play the same music as the
“Party Host”.

Setting up the Party Chain

Set up a Party Chain by connecting all
the systems using audio cords (not
supplied).
Before connecting cords, be sure to
disconnect the AC power cord (mains
lead).

 If all the systems are equipped

with Party Chain function

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First system

Continue the connection
until the last system

Second
system

Last system

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 The last system must be connected

to the first system.

 Any system can become a Party Host.
 You can select a new Party Host

when Party Chain function is
activated. For details, see “To select a
new Party Host” (page 51).

 If one of the system is not

equipped with Party Chain
function

 The last system is not connected to

the first system.

 Connect the system which is not

equipped with Party Chain function
at the last system. Be sure to select
the audio in function on the last
system.

 You must select the first system as

Party Host so that all systems are
playing the same music when Party
Chain function is activated.

Enjoying the Party Chain

Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Plug in the AC power cord (mains

lead) and turn on all the systems.

2 Adjust the volume on each

system.

3 Activate the Party Chain function

on the system which you want it
to be the Party Host.

Press FUNCTION repeatedly to
select the function you want (except
AUDIO IN in connection 
(page 49)). Start playback the
music, then press PARTY CHAIN.
“PARTY CHAIN” appears in the
display panel. The system starts the
party as Party Host and other
systems will become Party Guest
automatically. All systems play the
same music as the Party Host.

Notes

Depending on the total unit of systems

you have connected, Party Guest may
take some time to start playing the
music.

Changing the volume level and sound

effect on the Party Host will not affect
the output on the Party Guest.

The Party Guest continues playing the

music source as Party Host even when
you change the function on Party Guest.
However, you can adjust the volume
and change the sound effect on Party
Guest.

When you use the microphone on Party

Host, the sound will not be output from
Party Guest.

When one of the system in the

connection is performing USB transfer,
wait the system to complete or stop the
transfer before you activate the Party
Chain function.

For detailed operation on other systems,

refer to the operating instructions of the
systems.

Other Operations

To select a new Party Host

Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party
Chain” on the system which you want it
to be a new Party Host.
The current Party Host will become
Party Guest automatically. All systems
play the same music as the new Party
Host.

Notes

You can only select another system as

the new Party Host after all the systems
have completed the Party Chain
function.

Repeat the step above if the selected

system does not change as a new Party
Host after a few seconds.

To deactivate the Party Chain

On the Party Host, press PARTY CHAIN.

Note

Repeat the step above if the system does
not deactivate the Party Chain after a few
seconds.

Setting the Party Chain
sound mode

You can set the sound mode when the
Party Chain function is activated.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“P CHAIN MODE”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

the mode you want, then press

.

 STEREO: outputs the stereo

sound.

 RIGHT CH: outputs the monaural

sound of the right channel.

 LEFT CH: outputs the monaural

sound of the left channel.
To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

Singing along: Karaoke

Preparing for karaoke

1 Turn MIC LEVEL on the subwoofer

anticlockwise to reduce the
microphone volume level.

2 Connect an optional microphone

to MIC1 or MIC2 jack on the
subwoofer.

Connect another optional
microphone if you want to sing in
duet.

3 Start playing the music and adjust

the microphone volume. Press
MIC ECHO repeatedly to adjust the
echo effect.

4 Start singing along with the

music.

Notes

If howling occurs:

 move the microphone away from the

speakers.

 change the direction of the

microphone.

 lower the MIC LEVEL.

 – to reduce the volume level

 press

or press MIC ECHO repeatedly to
adjust the echo level.

The sound from the microphone will not

be transferred to the USB device during
USB transfer.

Using Vocal Fader

You can reduce the sound of the vocal
in stereo source.

Press VOCAL FADER repeatedly to
select “ON V FADER”.

To cancel Vocal Fader effect, press
VOCAL FADER repeatedly to select
“OFF”.

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Changing the key (Key
Control)

Press KEY CONTROL / to suit your
vocal range.

Checking your score

Your score is calculated from a scale of
0 to 99 by comparing your voice with
the music source.

1 Start playing the music.
2 Press SCORE before singing a

song.

3 After singing for more than a

minute, press SCORE again to

view your score.

Enjoying the Party Light

Press PARTY LIGHT repeatedly to
select “LED ON”.

Press LIGHT MODE repeatedly to
change the illumination mode.

To turn off Party Light, press PARTY
LIGHT repeatedly to select “LED OFF”.

Notes

If the illumination brightness is glaring,

switch on the room lights or turn off the
illumination.

You can turn on or off the Party Light

when demonstration is turned on.

To change the lighting effect

See page 46.

Using the Sleep Timer

The system turns off automatically
after the preset time.

Press SLEEP repeatedly.

To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP
repeatedly to select “OFF”.

Tip

To check the remaining time before the
system turns off, press SLEEP.

Using optional equipment

1 Press  – repeatedly until “VOL

MIN” appears in the display panel.

2 Connect an optional equipment

(page 22).

3 Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to

select the function which
corresponds to the connected
equipment.

4 Start playing the connected

equipment.

5 Press  + repeatedly to adjust

the volume.

Note

The system may enter standby mode
automatically if the volume level of the
connected equipment is too low. Adjust
the volume level of the equipment. To
turn off automatic standby function, see
“Setting the automatic standby function”
(page 53).

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Other Operations

Deactivating the
buttons on the
subwoofer

(Child Lock)

You can deactivate the buttons on the
subwoofer (except ) to prevent
misoperation, such as child mischief.

Hold down  on the subwoofer for
more than 5 seconds.

“CHILD LOCK ON” appears in the
display panel.
You can only operate the system using
the buttons on the remote control.
To cancel, hold down  on the
subwoofer for more than 5 seconds
until “CHILD LOCK OFF” appears in the
display panel.

Notes

Child Lock function will be canceled

when you disconnect the AC power cord
(mains lead).

Child Lock function cannot be activated

when you open the disc tray.

Setting the automatic standby function

The system enters standby mode
automatically in about 15 minutes
when there is no operation or audio
signal output.
By default, the automatic standby
function is turned on.

Notes

“AutoSTBY” flashes in the display panel

about 2 minutes before entering
standby mode.

The automatic standby function does

not work in the following cases:

 during tuner function.
 when the Sleep Timer is activated.
 when microphone is connected.

Updating the software

The software of this system may be
updated in the future. You can update
the software from the websites below.

For customers in Latin America:
<http://esupport.sony.com/LA>

For customers in Europe and Russia:
<http://www.sony.eu/support>

For customers in Asia Pacific:
<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>

Follow the online instructions to update
the software.

1 Press OPTIONS.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

“AutoSTBY”, then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

“ON” or “OFF”.

To exit the options menu, press
OPTIONS.

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Additional Information

Troubleshooting

Should you encounter a problem with
your system, find your problem in the
troubleshooting checklist below and
take the corrective action.
If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.

Note that if the service personnel
changes some parts during repair,
these parts may be retained.

If “PROTECTX” (X is a
number) appears in the
display panel

Immediately unplug the AC
power cord (mains lead), and
check the following items.

 Is anything blocking the

ventilation holes of the
subwoofer?

 Is the USB port short-circuited?
 Are the speaker cables of the

speaker system connected to the
subwoofer properly?

After checking the above items and
fixing any problems, plug in the AC
power cord (mains lead) again and
turn on the system. If the issue
persists, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

General

The power does not turn on.

 Check that the AC power cord (mains

lead) is connected securely.

The system has entered standby
mode.

 This is not a malfunction. The system

enters standby mode automatically
in about 15 minutes when there is no
operation or audio signal output
(page 53).

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There is no sound.

 Adjust the volume.
 Check the speaker connections

(page 22).

 Check the connection of the optional

equipment, if any (page 22).

 Turn on the connected equipment.
 Unplug the AC power cord (mains

lead), then plug in the AC power cord
(mains lead) again and turn on the
system.

There is no picture/sound when
connected to the HDMI OUT (TV) jack.

 Change the setting in [HDMI SETUP] –

[HDMI RESOLUTION]. The problem
may be solved.

 The equipment connected to the

HDMI OUT (TV) jack does not conform
to the audio signal format. In this
case, set [HDMI SETUP] –
[AUDIO(HDMI)] to [PCM].

 Try the following:

 Turn the system off and on again.
 Turn the connected equipment off

and on again.

 Disconnect and then connect the

HDMI cable again.

There is no microphone sound.

 Adjust the microphone volume.
 Make sure the microphone is

connected to the MIC1 or MIC2 jack
on the subwoofer correctly.

 Make sure the microphone is turned

on.

No TV sound is heard from the
system. “CODE 01” and “SGNL ERR”
appear in the display panel.

 This system supports 2-channel

Linear PCM formats only.
Check the audio output setting on
the TV and change it to PCM output
mode if automatic mode is selected.

 Check that the speaker output

setting on the TV is set to use
external speakers.

There is severe hum or noise.

 Move the system away from sources

of noise.

Additional Information

 Connect the system to a different

wall outlet.

 Install a noise filter (commercially

available) to the AC power cord
(mains lead).

 Turn off surrounding electrical

equipment.

 You can hear a noise from cooling fan

when the system is playback at low
volume. This is not a malfunction.

The remote control does not
function.

 Remove the obstacles between the

remote control and the subwoofer.

 Move the remote control closer to

the subwoofer.

 Point the remote control at the

subwoofer’s sensor.

 Replace the batteries (R03/size AAA).
 Move the subwoofer away from the

fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

 Reduce the volume.
 Move the microphone away from the

speakers or change the direction of
the microphone.

The color irregularity on a TV screen
persists.

 Turn off the TV at once, then turn it

on after 15 to 30 minutes. If the color
irregularity still persists, place the
system farther away from the TV.

“CHILD LOCK” appears when you
press any button on the subwoofer.

 Set the Child Lock function to off

(page 53).

A clicking sound is heard when
turning the power on.

 This is the operating sound and it

occurs when the power is turned on
or off, for example. This is not a
malfunction.

The Gesture Control cannot be
activated.

 Press GESTURE ON/OFF repeatedly

until GESTURE CONTROL lights up.

 Make sure the Child Lock function is

not activated (page 53).

The Gesture Control does not
operate properly.

 Move your hand closer to GESTURE

CONTROL (page 44) when you
perform the swiping motion.

 Perform the swiping motion at a

slower speed.

 Select the correct mode (PLAYBACK,

DJ, SAMPLER or LIGHT) before you
start using the Gesture Control
(page 45, 46).

 Install a noise filter (commercially

available) to the AC power cord
(mains lead).

 Turn off surrounding electrical

equipment.

Disc player

The disc tray does not open and
“LOCKED” appears in the display
panel.

 Consult your nearest Sony dealer or

local authorized Sony service facility.

The disc tray does not close.

 Load the disc correctly.

The disc does not eject.

 You cannot eject the disc during

CD-USB Synchronized Transfer or
REC1 Transfer. Press  to cancel the
transfer, then press  on the
subwoofer to eject the disc.

 Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback does not start.

 Wipe the disc clean (page 63).
 Reload the disc.
 Load a disc that this system can play

back (page 8).

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 Remove the disc and wipe away the

moisture on the disc, then leave the
system turned on for a few hours
until the moisture evaporates.

 The region code on the DVD VIDEO

does not match the system.

The sound skips.

 Wipe the disc clean (page 63).
 Reload the disc.
 Move the subwoofer to a place with

no vibration.

Playback does not start from the first
track.

 Set the play mode to Normal Play

(page 29).

 Resume Play has been selected.

Press  twice. Then, press  to start
playback.

You cannot perform some functions
such as Stop, Lock Search, Slow­motion Play, Repeat Play, or Shuffle
Play.

 Depending on the disc, you may not

be able to do some of the operations
above. Refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the disc.

The DATA CD/DATA DVD (MP3 or
Xvid) cannot be played back.

 The data is not stored in the

supported format.

 Make sure you have selected the

correct Media Mode before playback.

The folder name, track name, file
name and ID3 tag characters do not
appear properly.

 The ID3 tag is not Version 1 (1.0/1.1) or

Version 2 (2.2/2.3).

 The character codes that can be

displayed by this system are as
follows:

 Upper cases (A to Z)
 Numbers (0 to 9)
 Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _)

Other characters appear as “_”.

The sound loses stereo effect when
you play back an AUDIO CD, VIDEO
CD, audio file, video file, or DVD
VIDEO.

 Unplug all the microphones. “ ”

disappears from the display panel.

 Make sure the system is connected

properly.

 Check the speaker connections

(page 22).

USB device

Transferring results in an error.

 You are using an unsupported USB

device. Check the information on the
website about compatible USB
devices (page 10).

 The USB device is not formatted

correctly. Refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device on
how to format.

 Turn off the system and remove the

USB device. If the USB device has a
power switch, turn the USB device off
and on again after removing it from
the system. Then perform the
transfer again.

 If the transfer and erase operations

are repeated multiple times, the file
structure within the USB device
becomes fragmented. Refer to the
operating instructions of the USB
device on how to deal with this
problem.

 The USB device was disconnected or

the power was turned off during
transfer. Delete the partially­transferred file, and perform the
transfer again. If this does not fix the
problem, the USB device may be
broken. Refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device on
how to deal with this problem.

Audio files or folders on the USB
device cannot be erased.

 Check if the USB device is write-

protected.

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Additional Information

 The USB device was disconnected or

the power was turned off during the
erase operation. Delete the partially­erased file. If this does not fix the
problem, the USB device may be
broken. Refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device on
how to deal with this problem.

There is no sound.

 The USB device is not connected

correctly. Turn off the system and
reconnect the USB device, then turn
on the system and check if “USB”
appears in the display panel.

There is noise, skipping, or distorted
sound.

 You are using an unsupported USB

device. Check the information on the
website about compatible USB
devices (page 10).

 Turn off the system and reconnect

the USB device, then turn on the
system.

 The music data itself contains noise,

or the sound is distorted. Noise may
have entered during the transferring
process. Delete the file, and try
transferring again.

 The bit rate used when encoding

audio files was low. Send audio files
with higher bit rate to the USB device.

“READING” is displayed for an
extended time, or it takes a long time
before playback starts.

 The reading process can take a long

time in the following cases.
 There are many folders or files on

the USB device (page 10).

 The file structure is extremely

complex.

 The memory capacity is excessive.
 The internal memory is

fragmented.

“NO FILE” appears in the display
panel.

 The system has entered the software

update mode, all buttons (except )
are deactivated. Press  on the
subwoofer to cancel the software
update.

“OVER CURRENT” appears in the
display panel.

 A problem has been detected with

the level of electrical current from the

(USB) port. Turn off the system and
remove the USB device from the port.
Make sure there is no problem with
the USB device. If this display pattern
persists, contact your nearest Sony
dealer.

Erroneous display.

 The data stored in the USB device

may have been corrupted, perform
the transfer again.

 The character codes that can be

displayed by this system are as
follows:

 Upper cases (A to Z)
 Numbers (0 to 9)
 Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _)

Other characters appear as “_”.

The USB device is not recognized.

 Turn off the system and reconnect

the USB device, then turn on the
system.

 Check the information on the website

about compatible USB devices
(page 10).

 The USB device does not work

properly. Refer to the operating
instructions of the USB device on
how to deal with this problem.

Playback does not start.

 Turn off the system and reconnect

the USB device, then turn on the
system.

 Check the information on the website

about compatible USB devices
(page 10).

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Playback does not start from the first
file.

 Set the play mode to Normal Play

(page 29).

Files cannot be played back.

 Make sure you have selected the

correct Media Mode before playback.

 USB devices formatted with file

systems other than FAT16 or FAT32
are unsupported.*

 If you use a partitioned USB device,

only files on the first partition can be
played back.

* This system supports FAT16 and FAT32,

but some USB devices may not support
all of these FAT. For details, refer the
operating instructions of each USB
device or contact the manufacturer.

Picture

There is no picture.

 Check that the system is connected

securely.

 If the video cable or HDMI cable is

damaged, replace it with a new one.

 Make sure you connect the

subwoofer to the HDMI input jack or
video input jack of your TV (page 23).

 Make sure you turn on the TV and

operate the TV correctly.

 Make sure you select the input

according to the connection on the
TV so that you can view the pictures
from the system.

 (Except for Latin American,

European, and Russian models)
Make sure you set the color system
correctly, according to your TV’s color
system.

Picture noise appears.

 Wipe the disc clean (page 63).
 If video signal from your system has

to go through your VCR to your TV,
the copy-protection applied to some
DVD VIDEO programs could affect
the picture quality.

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 (Except for Latin American,

European, and Russian models)
When you play back a VIDEO CD
recorded in a different color system
from the one you set to the system,
the picture image may be distorted
(pages 25, 33).

 (Except for Latin American,

European, and Russian models) Set
the color system to match your TV
(pages 25, 33).

The aspect ratio of the TV screen
cannot be changed.

 The aspect ratio is fixed on your DVD

VIDEO and video file.

 Depending on the TV, you may not

change the aspect ratio.

The language for the sound track
cannot be changed.

 Multilingual tracks are not recorded

on the DVD VIDEO being played back.

 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing

the language for the sound track.

The subtitles language cannot be
changed.

 Multilingual subtitles are not

recorded on the DVD VIDEO being
played back.

 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing

the subtitles.

The subtitles cannot be turned off.

 The DVD VIDEO prohibits turning off

subtitles.

The angles cannot be changed.

 Multi-angles are not recorded on the

DVD VIDEO being played back.

 The DVD VIDEO prohibits changing

the angles.

Tuner*

There is severe hum or noise, or
stations cannot be received.

 Connect the antenna properly.
 Change antenna location and its

orientation to obtain good reception.

Additional Information

 Turn off surrounding electrical

equipment.

* Radio may not be received depending

on the radio wave conditions or the
housing environment in your area.

BLUETOOTH device

Pairing cannot be performed.

 Move the BLUETOOTH device closer

to the system.

 Pairing may not be possible if other

BLUETOOTH devices are present
around the system. In this case, turn
off the other BLUETOOTH devices.

 Make sure the correct passkey was

entered at the BLUETOOTH device.

The BLUETOOTH device cannot
detect the system, or “BT OFF”
appears in the display panel.

 Set the BLUETOOTH signal to “BT ON”

(page 43).

Connection is not possible.

 The BLUETOOTH device you

attempted to connect does not
support the A2DP profile, and cannot
be connected with the system.

 Enable the BLUETOOTH function of

the BLUETOOTH device.

 Establish a connection from the

BLUETOOTH device.

 The pairing registration information

has been erased. Perform the pairing
operation again.

 Erase the pairing registration

information of the BLUETOOTH
device (page 40) and perform the
pairing operation again (page 40).

The sound skips or fluctuates, or the
connection is lost.

 The system and the BLUETOOTH

device are too far apart.

 If there are obstacles between the

system and your BLUETOOTH device,
remove or avoid the obstacles.

 If there is equipment that generates

electromagnetic radiation, such as a
wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH
device, or a microwave oven nearby,
move them away.

The sound of your BLUETOOTH
device cannot be heard on this
system.

 Increase the volume on your

BLUETOOTH device first, then adjust
the volume using  +/–.

There is severe hum, noise, or
distorted sound.

 If there are obstacles between the

system and your BLUETOOTH device,
remove or avoid the obstacles.

 If there is equipment that generates

electromagnetic radiation, such as a
wireless LAN, other BLUETOOTH
device, or a microwave oven nearby,
move them away.

 Turn down the volume of the

connected BLUETOOTH device.

The sound from “Voice Playback” in
“Fiestable” application does not
output.

 The built-in sound demonstration is

activated, press  to stop the
demonstration. Then, perform the
playback again.

Control for HDMI (“BRAVIA”
Sync)

The system does not turn on even
when the TV is turned on.

 Set [HDMI SETUP] – [CONTROL FOR

HDMI] to [ON] (page 35). The TV must
support the Control for HDMI
function (page 48). For details, refer
to the operating instructions of your
TV.

 Check the speaker settings of the TV.

The system power syncs with the
speaker settings of the TV. For
details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.

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 If the sound was output from the

speakers of the TV the previous time,
the system does not turn on even
when the TV is turned on.

The system turns off when the TV is
turned off.

 Check the setting of [HDMI SETUP] –

[STANDBY LINKED TO TV] (page 35).
When [STANDBY LINKED TO TV] is set
to [ON], the system turns off
automatically when you turn off the
TV regardless of the input.

The system does not turn off even
when the TV is turned off.

 Check the setting of [HDMI SETUP] –

[STANDBY LINKED TO TV] (page 35).
To turn the system off automatically
regardless of the input when you turn
off the TV, set [STANDBY LINKED TO
TV] to [ON]. The TV must support the
Control for HDMI function (page 48).
For details, refer to the operating
instructions of your TV.

No TV sound is output from the
system.

 Check the type and connection of the

HDMI cable or audio cable that is
connected to the system and the TV
(page 23).

 If your TV is compatible with Audio

Return Channel, make sure the
system is connected to an ARC­compatible HDMI IN jack of the TV
(page 23). If sound is still not output
or if sound is interrupted, connect an
audio cable (not supplied) and set
[HDMI SETUP] – [AUDIO RETURN
CHANNEL] to [OFF] (page 35).

 If your TV is not compatible with

Audio Return Channel, TV sound will
not be output from the system even
if the system is connected to the TV’s
HDMI IN jack. To output TV sound
from the system, connect an audio
cable (not supplied) (page 23).

 Switch input of the system to “TV”

(page 23).

 Increase the volume on the system.

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 Depending on the order in which you

connect the TV and the system, the
system may be muted and “MUTING”
lights up in display panel of the
system. If this happens, turn on the
TV first, then the system.

 Set the speakers setting of the TV

(BRAVIA) to Audio System. Refer to
the operating instructions of your TV
on how to set the TV.

The sound is output from both the
system and the TV.

 Mute the sound of the system or the

TV.

 Change the speaker output on the TV

to TV speaker or Audio System.

The Control for HDMI function does
not work properly.

 Check the connection with the

system (page 23).

 Enable the Control for HDMI function

on the TV. For details, refer to the
operating instructions of your TV.

 Wait a while, and then try again. If

you unplug the system, it will take a
while before operations can be
made. Wait for 15 seconds or longer,
and then try again.

 Make sure the TV connected to the

system support the Control for HDMI
function.

 The type and number of devices that

can be controlled by the Control for
HDMI function is restricted by the
HDMI CEC standard as follows:
 Recording devices (Blu-ray Disc

recorder, DVD recorder, etc.): up to
3 devices

 Playback devices (Blu-ray Disc

Player, DVD player, etc.): up to
3 devices

 Tuner-related devices: up to

4 devices

 Audio system (receiver/

headphone): up to 1 device (used
by this system)

Additional Information

Party Chain

Party Chain function cannot be
activated.

 Check the connections (page 49).
 Make sure the audio cables are

connected correctly.

“PARTY CHAIN” is flashing in the
display panel.

 You cannot select AUDIO IN function

if you make connection  (page 49)
during Party Chain function. Select
other function (page 50).

 Press PARTY CHAIN on the

subwoofer.

 Restart the system.

Party Chain function does not
operate properly.

 Turn off the system. Then, turn on the

system to activate the Party Chain
function.

To reset the system

If the system still does not operate
properly, reset the system to factory
default settings.
Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Unplug and plug the AC power cord

(mains lead) back in.

2 Press  to turn on the system.
3 Hold down ENTER and  for about

3 seconds.
“RESET” appears in the display

panel.
All user-configured settings, such as
preset radio stations and Sleep
Timer are reset to factory default
setting (except for SETUP settings).

To return the SETUP settings to
the default

You can return the SETUP settings
(except for PARENTAL CONTROL
settings) to the default settings.

1 Press SETUP.
2 Press / repeatedly to select

[SYSTEM SETUP], then press .

3 Press / repeatedly to select

[RESET], then press .

4 Press / repeatedly to select

[YES], then press .
It takes a few seconds to complete.

Do not press  when resetting the
system.

Self-diagnosis Function

When letters/numbers appear
on the TV screen or in the display
panel

The self-diagnosis function is activated
to prevent the system from
malfunctioning, a 5-character service
number (e.g. C 13 50) with a
combination of a letter and 4 digits
appears. In this case, check the
following table.

First 3 characters
of the service
number

C 13 This disc is dirty.

C 31 The disc is not inserted

E XX
(XX is a number)

Cause and corrective
action

 Clean the disc with a

soft cloth (page 63).

correctly.

 Restart the system,

then re-insert the disc
correctly.

To prevent a malfunction,
the system has
performed the self­diagnosis function.

 Contact your nearest

Sony dealer or local
authorized Sony service
facility and give the
5-character service
number.
Example: E 61 10

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Messages

One of the following messages may
appear or flash in the display panel
during operation.

CANNOT PLAY

 A disc that cannot be played back

was inserted.

 A DVD VIDEO with unsupported

region code was inserted.

CODE 01
SGNL ERR

An unsupported audio signal is input
from the connected TV’s HDMI IN (ARC)
jack (page 24).

DATA ERROR

 The file does not conform to the

required format.

 The file extensions does not match

the file format.

DEVICE ERROR

The USB device could not be
recognized or an unknown device is
connected.

DEVICE FULL

The memory of the USB device is full.

ERASE ERROR

Erase of audio files or folders on the
USB device failed.

FATAL ERROR

The USB device was removed during
transfer or erase operation, and may
have been damaged.

FOLDER FULL

You cannot transfer onto the USB
device because the number of folder
has reached its maximum.

GUEST

The system becomes a Party Guest
when Party Chain function is activated.

HOST

The system becomes a Party Host
when Party Chain function is activated.

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NoDEVICE

No USB device is connected or
unsupported device is connected.

NO DISC

There is no disc on the disc tray.

NO MUSIC

MP3/WMA/AAC/WAV data does not
exist in MUSIC playback mode.

NO SUPPORT

An unsupported USB device is
connected or the USB device is
connected through a USB hub.

NO VIDEO

MPEG4/Xvid data does not exist in
VIDEO playback mode.

NOT USE

You tried to perform a specific
operation under conditions where that
operation is prohibited.

OVER CURRENT

An over current from the (USB) port
was detected.

PROTECT

The USB device is write-protected.

PUSH STOP

You tried to perform an operation that
can be performed only when the
playback is stopped.

READING

The system is reading information of
the disc or USB device. Some
operations are not available.

REC ERROR

The transfer did not start, stopped
partway, or otherwise could not be
performed.

TRACK FULL

You cannot transfer onto the USB
device because the number of file has
reached its maximum.

Additional Information

Precautions

When carrying the subwoofer

Perform the following procedure to
protect the disc mechanism.
Use the buttons on the subwoofer to
perform this operation.

1 Press  to turn on the system.
2 Press FUNCTION repe atedly to select

“DVD/CD”.

3 Remove the disc.

Press  to open and close the disc
tray.
Wait until “NO DISC” appears in the
display panel.

4 Unplug the AC power cord (mains

lead).

Notes on discs

Before playing, wipe the disc with a

cleaning cloth from the center outward
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 in a car parked in direct sunlight.

On safety

Completely disconnect the AC power

cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet
(mains) if it is not going to be used for an
extended period of time. When
unplugging the system, 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.

AC power cord (mains lead) must be

changed only at the qualified service
shop.

On handling the unit

This system is not drip-proof or
waterproof. Make sure not to splash
water on the system or clean it with
water.

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 system on

surfaces that have been specially
treated (for example, wax, oil, polish) as
staining or discoloration of the surface
may result.

If the 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
subwoofer, 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 subwoofer during

operation is normal and is not a cause
for alarm.

Do not touch the cabinet if it has been

used continuously at a high volume
because the cabinet may have become
hot.

Do not obstruct the ventilation holes.

On the speaker system

This speaker system is not magnetically
shielded, and the picture on nearby TV
sets may become magnetically distorted.
In this situation, turn off the TV, wait 15 to
30 minutes, and turn it back on. If there is
no improvement, move the speakers far
away from the TV.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Caution: If you leave a still video

image or on-screen display image
displayed on your TV for an extended
period of time via this system, you risk
permanent damage to your TV screen.
Projection TVs are especially
susceptible to this.

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Cleaning the cabinet

Clean this system with a soft cloth slightly
moistened with a mild detergent
solution.
Do not use any type of abrasive pad,
scouring powder, or solvent, such as
thinner, benzine, or alcohol.

On BLUETOOTH communication

BLUETOOTH devices should be used

within approximately 10 meters
(unobstructed distance) of each other.
The effective communication range may
become shorter under the following
conditions.

 When a person, metal object, wall or

other obstruction is between the
devices with a BLUETOOTH
connection.

 Locations where a wireless LAN is

installed.

 Around microwave ovens that are in

use.

 Locations where other

electromagnetic waves are
generated.

BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN

(IEEE 802.11b/g) equipment use the
same frequency band (2.4 GHz). When
using your BLUETOOTH device near a
device with wireless LAN capability,
electromagnetic interference may
occur. This could result in lower data
transfer rates, noise, or inability to
connect. If this happens, try the
following remedies:

 Use this system at least 10 meters

away from the wireless LAN
equipment.

 Turn off the power to the wireless LAN

equipment when using your
BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters.

 Use this system and BLUETOOTH

device as close to each other as
possible.

The radio waves broadcast by this

system may interfere with the operation
of some medical devices. Since this
interference may result in malfunction,
always turn off the power on this system
and BLUETOOTH device in the following
locations:
 In hospitals, on trains, in airplanes, at

gas stations, and any place where
flammable gases may be present.

 Near automatic doors or fire alarms.

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This system supports security functions

that comply with the BLUETOOTH
specification to ensure secure
connection during communication
using BLUETOOTH technology.
However, this security may be
insufficient depending on the setting
contents and other factors, so always be
careful when performing
communication using BLUETOOTH
technology.

Sony cannot be held liable in any way for

damages or other loss resulting from
information leaks during
communication using BLUETOOTH
technology.

BLUETOOTH communication is not

necessarily guaranteed with all
BLUETOOTH devices that have the same
profile as this system.

BLUETOOTH devices connected with this

system must comply with the
BLUETOOTH specification prescribed by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must be
certified to comply. However, even
when a device complies with the
BLUETOOTH specification, there may be
cases where the characteristics or
specifications of the BLUETOOTH device
make it impossible to connect, or may
result in different control methods,
display or operation.

Noise may occur or the audio may cut off

depending on the BLUETOOTH device
connected with this system, the
communications environment, or
surrounding conditions.

Additional Information

Specifications

Active Subwoofer
(SA-WGT4D)

Speaker section

Speaker system

Subwoofer, Sound Pressure Horn

Speaker unit

250 mm, cone type

Rated impedance

4 ohms

Inputs

AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN (TV) L/R

Voltage 2 V, impedance 47 kilohms

TV (ARC)

Supported audio signal:
2-channel Linear PCM

MIC1, MIC2

Sensitivity 1 mV, impedance
10 kilohms

Outputs

AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R

Voltage 2 V, impedance 1 kilohm

VIDEO OUT

Max. output level 1 Vp-p,
unbalanced, Sync. negative load
impedance 75 ohms

HDMI OUT (TV)

Supported audio signal: 2-channel
Linear PCM (up to 48 kHz), Dolby
Digital

HDMI section

Connector

Type A (19 pin)

USB section

Supported bit rate

WMA: 48 kbps – 192 kbps, VBR, CBR
AAC: 48 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR, CBR
WAV: 16 bit

Sampling frequencies

WMA: 44.1 kHz
AAC: 44.1 kHz
WAV: 44.1 kHz/48 kHz

Supported USB device

Mass Storage Class

Maximum current

1 A

(USB) port

Type A

Disc/USB section

Supported bit rate

MPEG1 Layer-3:
32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR

Sampling frequencies

MPEG1 Layer-3:
32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz

Xvid

Video codec: Xvid
Bit rate: 4.854 Mbps (MAX)
Resolution/Frame rate:
720 × 480, 30 fps
720 × 576, 25 fps
Audio codec: MP3

MPEG4

File format: MP4 File Format
Video codec:
MPEG4 Simple Profile
(AVC is not compatible.)
Bit rate: 4 Mbps
Resolution/Frame rate:
720 × 576, 30 fps
Audio codec: AAC-LC
(HE-AAC is not compatible.)
DRM: Not compatible

Disc player section

System

Compact disc and digital audio and
video system

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Laser Diode Properties

Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 W
* This output is the value

measurement at a distance of
200 mm from the objective lens
surface on the Optical Pick-up
Block with 7 mm aperture.

Frequency response

20 Hz – 20 kHz

Video color system format

NTSC and PAL

FM Tuner section

System

FM stereo, FM superheterodyne
tuner

Antenna

FM lead antenna

Tuning range

87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step)

BLUETOOTH section

Communication system

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

Output

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

Maximum communication range

Line of sight approx. 10 m

Frequency band

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz –

2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method

FHSS (Freq Hopping Spread
Spectrum)

Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile)
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control
Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)

Supported codecs

3)

SBC

, AAC, LDAC

The actual range will vary depending on
factors such as obstacles between
devices, magnetic fields around a
microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna’s
performance, operating system,
software application, etc.
BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate
the purpose of BLUETOOTH
communication between devices.

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Subband Codec

Speaker System (SS-GT4DB)

Speaker system

2-way, bass reflex

Speaker unit (left/right)

Tweeters: 40 mm × 1, cone type
Midrange: 80 mm × 2, cone type

Rated impedance

5 ohms

General

Power requirements

AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz

Power consumption

270 W
Power consumption (at the Power Saving
mode)

For European and Russian models

only:

0.5 W (When “BT STBY” is set to

“OFF” and [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is

set to [OFF].)

4)

3W

(When “BT STBY” is set to “ON”
and [CONTROL FOR HDMI] is set to
[ON].)

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2)

Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.)

Active subwoofer:
392 mm × 710 mm × 435 mm
Speaker unit (left/right):
480 mm × 108 mm × 134 mm
Speaker unit (Sound Bar Style):
960 mm × 108 mm × 134 mm

Mass (Approx.)

Active subwoofer:

23.5 kg
Speaker unit (left/right):

3.1 kg

4)

The power consumption of the system
will be less than 0.5 W when there is no
HDMI connection and “BT STBY” is set to
“OFF”.

Design and specifications are subject to
change without notice.

Additional Information

Language code list

The language spellings conform to the ISO 639:1988 (E/F) standard.

Code Language Code Language Code Language Code Language

1027 Afar 1186 Scots Gaelic 1350 Malayalam 1513 Siswati

1028 Abkhazian 1194 Galician 1352 Mongolian 1514 Sesotho

1032 Afrikaans 1196 Guarani 1353 Moldavian 1515 Sundanese

1039 Amharic 1203 Gujarati 1356 Marathi 1516 Swedish

1044 Arabic 1209 Hausa 1357 Malay 1517 Swahili

1045 Assamese 1217 Hindi 1358 Maltese 1521 Tamil

1051 Aymara 1226 Croatian 1363 Burmese 1525 Telugu

1052 Azerbaijani 1229 Hungarian 1365 Nauru 1527 Tajik

1053 Bashkir 1233 Armenian 1369 Nepali 1528 Thai

1057 Byelorussian 1235 Interlingua 1376 Dutch 1529 Tigrinya

1059 Bulgarian 1239 Interlingue 1379 Norwegian 1531 Turkmen

1060 Bihari 1245 Inupiak 1393 Occitan 1532 Tagalog

1061 Bislama 1248 Indonesian 1403 (Afan) Oromo 1534 Setswana

1066 Bengali; Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga

1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish

1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga

1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto; Pushto 1540 Tatar

1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi

1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian

1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto-Romance 1564 Urdu

1105 Danish 1297 Kazakh 1482 Kirundi 1572 Uzbek

1109 German 1298 Greenlandic 1483 Romanian 1581 Vietnamese

1130 Bhutani 1299 Cambodian 1489 Russian 1587 Volapük

1142 Greek 1300 Kannada 1491 Kinyarwanda 1613 Wolof

1144 English 1301 Korean 1495 Sanskrit 1632 Xhosa

1145 Esperanto 1305 Kashmiri 1498 Sindhi 1665 Yoruba

1149 Spanish 1307 Kurdish 1501 Sangho 1684 Chinese

1150 Estonian 1311 Kirghiz 1502 Serbo-Croatian 1697 Zulu

1151 Basque 1313 Latin 1503 Singhalese 1703 Not specified

1157 Persian 1326 Lingala 1505 Slovak

1165 Finnish 1327 Laothian 1506 Slovenian

1166 Fiji 1332 Lithuanian 1507 Samoan

1171 Faroese 1334 Latvian; Lettish 1508 Shona

1174 French 1345 Malagasy 1509 Somali

1181 Frisian 1347 Maori 1511 Albanian

1183 Irish 1349 Macedonian 1512 Serbian

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Parental Control area code list

Code Area Code Area Code Area Code Area

2044 Argentina 2165 Finland 2362 Mexico 2149 Spain

2047 Australia 2174 France 2376 Netherlands 2499 Sweden

2046 Austria 2109 Germany 2390 New Zealand 2086 Switzerland

2057 Belgium 2248 India 2379 Norway 2528 Thailand

2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United Kingdom

2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines

2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal

2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia

2115 Denmark 2363 Malaysia 2501 Singapore

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Additional Information

Index

A

A/V SYNC 34
AAC file 8
Angles 28
AUDIO 32
AUDIO DRC 34
AUDIO RETURN CHANNEL

(ARC) 23, 35, 48
AUDIO SETUP 34
AUDIO(HDMI) 35

B

BACKGROUND 34
Batteries 24
BLACK LEVEL 33
BLUETOOTH 39

C

Child Lock 53
COLOR SYSTEM 25, 33
CONTROL FOR HDMI 35, 48

D

DATA CD 8
DATA DVD 8
Demonstration 25
DJ EFFECT 45
DOWNMIX 34
DVD VIDEO 8

F

FM MODE 38

G

Gesture Control 44

H

HDMI RESOLUTION 35
HDMI SETUP 35

K

Karaoke 51

Key Control 52
VOCAL FADER 51

L

Language code list 67
Language/sound 28
LANGUAGE SETUP 32

M

MEDIA MODE 26
MEGA BASS 46
MENU 32
MP3 file 8
MPEG4 file 8
MULTI-DISC RESUME 29, 34
Multisession disc 9

N

NFC 12, 42
NFC Easy Connect 42
Normal Play 29

O

OSD 32

P

Pairing 40
PARENTAL CONTROL 30,

34
Party Chain 49
Party Light 52
PAUSE MODE 33
PBC playback 28
Playable discs/files 8
Power Saving Mode 25
Preset station 39

Q

QUICK setup 25

R

Remote control 13
Repeat Play 30
RESET 34, 61

S

SCREEN SAVER 34
Setup Menu 32
Shuffle Play 29
Sleep Timer 52
Sound effect 47
STANDBY LINKED TO TV 35
SUBTITLE 28, 32
SYSTEM SETUP 34

T

TRACK SELECTION 34
TV TYPE 33

U

Update 53
USB devices 10, 26, 36
USB Transfer 36

Bit rate 36
Erasing 37
REC1 Transfer 36, 37
Synchronized Transfer

36, 37

V

VIDEO SETUP 33
Viewing information 31

Display panel 31
TV screen 31

W

WAV file 8
WMA file 8

X

Xvid file 8

Y

YCBCR/RGB(HDMI) 35

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