To reduce the risk of f ire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation opening of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
Do not place the naked flame sources such as
lighted candles on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of f ire or electric shock, do
not expose this apparatus to dripping or
splashing, and do not place objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
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 apparatus with
battery-installed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Excessive sound pressure from earphones
and headphones can cause hearing loss.
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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
Except for the customers
in the United States
Notice for the customers in
the United States
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located
on the rear of the unit. Record these
numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to them whenever you call upon
your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
The following FCC statement applies only to
the version of this model manufactured for
sale in the U.S.A. Other versions may not
comply with FCC technical regulations.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence of
uninsulated “danger ous
voltage” within the
product’s enclosure
that may be of
sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of
electric shock to
persons.
This symbol is
intended to alert the
user to the presence of
important operating
and maintenance
(servicing) instructions
in the literature
accompanying the
appliance.
This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1
LASER product. This marking is located on
the rear exterior.
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WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in
a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
Important Safety
Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
2) Keep these instructions.
3) Heed all warnings.
4) Follow all instructions.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. A grounding type
plug has two blades and a third
grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments/accessories
specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
storms or when unused for long periods
of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped.
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Notice for customers: The
following information is only
applicable to equipment sold in
countries applying EU
Directives.
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product
safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany. For any service or guarantee
matters please refer to the addresses given
in separate service or guarantee
documents.
For customers in Europe
Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this
product is disposed of correctly, you will
help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and
human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic
Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
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Disposal of waste
batteries
(applicable in the
European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery provided
with this product shall not be treated as
household waste.
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 batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
the battery. The recycling of the materials
will help to conserve natural resources.
In case of products that for safety,
performance or data inte grity reasons require
a permanent connection with an incorporated
battery, this battery should be replaced by
qualified service staff only.
To ensure that the battery will be treated
properly, hand over the product at end-of-life
to the applicable collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment.
For all other batteries, please view the
section on how to remove the battery from
the product safely. Hand the battery over to
the applicable collection point for the
recycling of waste 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.
For customers in Australia
Disposal of Old
Electrical &
Electronic
Equipment
(Applicable in the
European Union
and other European
countries with
separate collection
systems)
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product
which mates DVD recorded material on one
side with digital audio material on the other
side. However, since the audio material side
does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard, playback on this product is not
guaranteed.
Music discs encoded with
copyright protection
technologies
This product is designed to playback discs
that conform to the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. Recently, various music discs
encoded with copyright protection
technologies are marketed by some record
companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not
conform to the CD standard and may not be
playable by this product.
“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo
are registered trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Windows Media is a registered trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.
“Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony
Corporation.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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About this manual
The instructions in this manual are for
models MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 /
GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i,
MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i.
In this manual, the MHC-GTZ5 is used
for illustration purposes unless stated
otherwise.
The MHC-GTZ5 consists of:
–UnitHCD-GTZ5
– Speaker System
• Front speakersSS-GTZ5M
• SubwooferSS-WGZ5M
The MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i consists of:
– UnitHCD-GTZ4 /
GTZ4i
– Speaker System
European model only
• Front speakersSS-GTZ4M
• SubwooferSS-WGZ4M
Other models
• Front speakersSS-GTZ4
• SubwooferSS-WGZ4
The MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i consists of:
– UnitHCD-GTZ3 /
GTZ3i
– Speaker System
Asian models
• Front speakersSS-GTZ3
• SubwooferSS-WGZ4
European model only (Except United
Kingdom model only)
• Front speakersSS-GTZ3M
• SubwooferSS-WGZ3M
Other models
• Front speakersSS-GTZ3
• SubwooferSS-WGZ3
The MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i consists of:
– UnitHCD-GTZ2 /
GTZ2i
– Speaker System
European model only
• Front speakersSS-GTZ3M
Other models
• Front speakersSS-GTZ3
The LBT-GTZ4i consists of:
– UnitHCD-GTZ4i
– Speaker System
• Front speakersSS-GTZ4A
• SubwooferSS-WGZ3A
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Table of Contents
About this manual ........................6
Guide to parts and controls ..........8
Getting Started
Hooking up the system
securely ..................................14
Setting the clock.........................16
Basic Operations
Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3
disc .........................................17
Listening to the radio .................19
Transferring onto an USB
device .....................................20
Listening to music of an USB
device .....................................25
Playing the iPod .........................28
(MHC-GTZ4i/GTZ3i/GTZ2i
and LBT-GTZ4i only)
Using optional audio
components ............................30
Adjusting the sound ...................30
Changing the display..................31
Other Operations
Creating your own program ...... 33
— Program Play
Presetting radio stations ............ 34
Using the Radio Data System
(RDS) .................................... 35
(European model only)
Creating your own sound
effect...................................... 35
Singing along ............................ 36
Using the Timers ....................... 36
Additional Information
Troubleshooting ........................ 39
Messages ................................... 45
Precautions ................................ 47
Specifications ............................ 48
Compatible USB devices with
this system ............................. 52
Compatible iPod models with
this system ............................. 54
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Guide to parts and controls
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This manual mainly explains operations using the unit, but the same operations can also
be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names.
Press to select a disc.
Press to select the USB device connected
to the USB A or B port.
H
+/– (select folder) (pages 17, 26)
Press to select a folder.
I
VOLUME +/–* (pages 17, 19, 25, 28,
30, 37)
Press to adjust the volume.
* The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use
the tactile dot as a reference when operating
the system.
J
EQ (page 30, 35)
Press to select a preset EQ effect.
K
CLEAR (page 34)
Press to delete the last step from the
program list.
L
TUNER MEMORY (page 34)
Press to preset the radio station.
M
PLAY MODE/TUNING MODE
(pages 19, 27, 33, 34)
Press to select the play mode of an
AUDIO CD, MP3 disc or an optional
USB device.
Press to select the tuning mode.
N
DISPLAY (pages 16, 31, 35, 39)
Press to change the information on the
display.
O
SLEEP (page 36)
Press to set the Sleep Timer.
Guide to parts and controls
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Getting Started
Hooking up the system securely
ANTENNA
a)
B
A
PC IN
1
2
F
1 To AM loop antenna
2 To FM lead antenna
3 To subwoofer
4 To front speaker (left)
5 To front speaker (right)
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b)
C
D
SUBWOOFER
FRONT SPEAKER
3
VOLTAGE
SELECTOR
E
c)
4
5
a)
The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to
models.
b)
MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 /
GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only.
c)
The VOLTAGE SELECTOR varies according to
models.
A Antennas
Find a location and an orientation that
provide good reception, and then set up
the antennas.
AM loop
antenna
Extend the FM lead
antenna horizontally
Keep the antennas away from the speaker
cords, the power cord and the USB cable
to avoid picking up noise.
B PC IN L/R jack
Use an audio cord (not supplied) to
connect the audio output of the optional
audio component to these jacks. You can
then output audio through this system.
C Subwoofer (MHC-GTZ5,
MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 /
GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only)
Be sure to insert the connector straight
into the terminals.
SUBWOOFER
Purple
D Front speakers
Be sure to insert the connector straight
into the terminals.
FRONT SPEAKER
R
White
L
E VOLTAGE SELECTOR
For models with a voltage selector, set
VOLTAGE SELECTOR to the local
power line voltage.
F Power
Connect the power cord to a wall socket.
The demonstration appears in the display.
If the plug does not fit the wall socket,
detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for
models equipped with an adaptor).
Attaching the speaker pads
Attach the supplied speaker pads to the
bottom of the front speakers and
subwoofer to prevent slipping.
Slide and remove the battery
compartment lid, then, insert the two
supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side
first, matching the polarities shown
below.
Notes
• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or
mix different types of batteries.
• If you do not use the remote for a long period
of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage
from battery leakage and corrosion.
When carrying the unit
Do the following procedure to protect
the disc mechanism.
Use the buttons on the unit for the
operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CD.
3 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE to open
the disc tray and remove the
disc.
4 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE again to
close the disc tray. Wait until
“CD NO DISC” appears in the
display.
5 Hold down DISC SKIP/
EX-CHANGE and then press
"/1 until “STANDBY” appears
in the display. Then, “MECHA
LOCK” appears in the display.
6 Unplug the AC power cord.
Setting the clock
You cannot set the clock in Power Saving
Mode.
Use the buttons on the remote for this
operation.
1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.
2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET
(RM-AMU053) or TIMER MENU
(RM-AMU054).
If “PLAY SET” appears on the
display, press ./>
(RM-AMU053) or
(RM-AMU054) repeatedly to select
“CLOCK SET” and then press
ENTER (RM-AMU053) or
(RM-AMU054).
V/v
3 Press ./> (RM-AMU053) or
V/v (RM-AMU054) repeatedly to
set the hour, and then press
ENTER (RM-AMU053) or
(RM-AMU054).
4 Use the same procedure to set
the minutes.
The clock settings are lost when you
disconnect the power cord or if a
power failure occurs.
To display the clock when the
system is turned off
Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock
is displayed. The clock is displayed for a
few seconds.
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Basic Operations
Playing an AUDIO CD/
MP3 disc
Press CD.
1
2 Press Z OPEN/CLOSE.
To place additional discs, slide the disc
tray with your finger as shown above.
To close the disc tray, press Z OPEN/
CLOSE on the unit again.
Do not forcibly push the disc tray to
close it as this may damage the unit.
CAUTION
DO NOT place a disc here, as it may cause
the system to malfunction.
The disc tray cannot be opened during USB
transferring and erasing.
3 Press N to start playback.
4 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or
press VOLUME +/– on the
remote) to adjust the volume.
Other operations
ToDo this
Pause playbackPress X. To resume play,
Stop playbackPress x.
Select a folder on
an MP3 disc
Select a track or
file
Find a point in a
track or file
Playback all the
tracks or files on
the disc(s) or in
the folder2)
repeatedly3)
(Repeat Play)
Playback a single
track or file
repeatedly4)
(Repeat Play)
Select a discPress one of the
press the button again.
Press +/– repeatedly.
Press .m or >M (or ./>
on the remote)
repeatedly during
playback.
For AUDIO CD, you can
also turn OPERATION
DIAL, then press
ENTER. (TRACK
SEARCH)
Hold down .m or
1)
>M (or m/M on
the remote) during
playback, and release the
button at the point you
want.
Press REPEAT on the
remote repeatedly during
playback until “REP”
lights up in the display.
Press REPEAT on the
remote repeatedly during
playback until “REP 1”
lights up in the display.
DISC 1 ~ 3 buttons
(or DISC SKIP on the
remote repeatedly).
Basic Operations
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