Sony GTK-XB7 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony GTK-XB7 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
GTK-XB7
Getting Started
USB Device
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Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
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  • Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started USB Device Operating Instructions BLUETOOTH Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information GTK-XB7...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    Refer to them whenever you call long periods of time. upon your Sony dealer regarding this 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service product. personnel. Servicing is required when Model No.
  • Page 3 This symbol is intended CAUTION to alert the user to the You are cautioned that any changes or presence of uninsulated modifications not expressly approved in “dangerous voltage” this manual could void your authority to within the product’s operate this equipment. enclosure that may be of This equipment must not be co-located sufficient magnitude to...
  • Page 4 EU directives. (applicable in the European Union This product has been manufactured and other European countries with by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, separate collection systems) 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 This symbol on the product, Japan. Inquiries related to product...
  • Page 5: About This Manual

    About this manual This system is designed to be used for the following purposes: • Playing back music sources on • This manual mainly explains USB devices operations using the remote control, • Playing back music sources on but some of the operations can also BLUETOOTH devices be performed using the buttons on •...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ..... 5 BLUETOOTH Guide to parts and controls ..8 About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology ....15 Pairing this system with a Getting Started BLUETOOTH device ....15 Inserting batteries ....11 Listening to music on a Turning on the system .....
  • Page 7 Other Operations Using the Party Chain function ........22 Listening to music wirelessly with two systems (Speaker add function) .... 25 Enjoying music with the Speaker Lights turned on ..27 Using an optional equipment ....... 27 Setting the automatic standby function ........
  • Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls Unit Speaker Lights* (page 27) Rear * Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.
  • Page 9  PARTY CHAIN button (page 24)   (power) button Press to turn on or off the system. PARTY CHAIN indicator  (power) indicator (page 24) — Lights up in green while the  Audio output and input jacks system is turned on. —...
  • Page 10  Remote control –/+ (select folder) buttons Press to select a folder on a USB device.   (play)* button Press to start playback.  (pause) button Press to pause playback. To resume playback, press . / (go backward/go forward) buttons (page 14) Press to select a file.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    Press  to turn on the system. Getting Started The  indicator lights up in green. Inserting batteries Deactivating the demonstration Insert two R03 (size AAA) batteries (supplied), matching the polarities Press LIGHT – while the shown below. demonstration is performed. The demonstration ends and the system enters the standby mode.
  • Page 12: Placing The System Horizontally

    Placing the system horizontally You can also place the system horizontally as illustrated below. (Place the rubber feet side down.) Hint When you change the orientation of the system, the tweeters that output sound for the left and right channels are switched to the upper two units automatically.
  • Page 13: Usb Device

    To use the system as a battery USB Device charger You can use the system as a battery Before using the USB charger for USB devices that have a rechargeable function. device Connect the USB device to the (USB) port. For compatible USB devices, see The charging begins when the USB “Information about compatible...
  • Page 14: Playing A File

    Playing a file Hint You can play the desired music easily from the list of music on a USB device by using The following audio file formats are “SongPal” (page 20). supported: —MP3: file extension “.mp3” —WMA: file extension “.wma” Press USB. The USB indicator on the unit lights Connect the USB device to the (USB) port.
  • Page 15: Bluetooth

    BLUETOOTH Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH device About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH devices register with each other beforehand. Once a pairing BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a operation is performed, it does not short-range wireless technology that need to be performed again.
  • Page 16: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Select “GTK-XB7” on the Listening to music on a display of the BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH device device. Note You can operate a BLUETOOTH device If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH by connecting the system and the device, enter “0000.” “Passkey” may BLUETOOTH device using AVRCP.
  • Page 17: One Touch Bluetooth Connection By Nfc

    To terminate the BLUETOOTH Touch the mobile device, such connection as a smartphone or tablet, to the N-Mark on the unit until Hold down FUNCTION PAIRING on the mobile device vibrates. the unit for more than 3 seconds. Depending on the BLUETOOTH device, the BLUETOOTH connection may be terminated automatically when you stop playback.
  • Page 18: Playing Back With High Quality Sound Codec (Aac/Ldac™)

    Playing back with high LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony, quality sound codec that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) (AAC/LDAC™) Audio content, even over a BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike other BLUETOOTH compatible This system can receive data in the...
  • Page 19: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode

    Setting the BLUETOOTH Turning on or off the standby mode BLUETOOTH signal The BLUETOOTH standby mode You can connect to the system enables the system to turn on from a paired BLUETOOTH device automatically when you establish in all functions when the system’s the BLUETOOTH connection with a BLUETOOTH signal is set to on.
  • Page 20: Using "Songpal" Via Bluetooth

    Using “SongPal” via Playing music on a USB device You can play the desired music easily BLUETOOTH from the list of music on a USB device. Setting the play mode About App You can select a play mode between normal play, repeat play, or shuffle play when playing back from a USB device.
  • Page 21: Sound Adjustment

    Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound Do this Press  +/–. Adjust the volume Generate Press EXTRA BASS. a more The EXTRA BASS dynamic indicator lights up sound in red while the EXTRA BASS function is turned on.
  • Page 22: Other Operations

    Other Operations 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. An activated system in the chain will be the “Party Host” and share the music. Other systems will become “Party Guests”...
  • Page 23  If one of the systems is not equipped with the Party Chain function Example: When connecting using this system as the first system Continue the connection until the last system. Last system* First system Second system * Connect the system which is not equipped with the Party Chain function at the last system. Be sure to select the Audio In function on this last system.
  • Page 24 To select a new Party Host Enjoying the Party Chain Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party Chain” on the system to be used as a Plug in the AC power cord new Party Host. The current Party Host and turn on all the systems. becomes Party Guest automatically.
  • Page 25: Listening To Music Wirelessly With Two Systems (Speaker Add Function)

    SPEAKER ADD L/R indicators function) on the unit flash. Then the L/R indicators on both To use this function, two GTK-XB7 systems change their status systems are required. By connecting from flashing to lit while the two GTK-XB7 systems via BLUETOOTH,...
  • Page 26: Playing Music With Two Systems

    Press SPEAKER ADD on Playing music with two systems system  repeatedly to select the output mode. Activate the pairing mode on The SPEAKER ADD L/R indicators system , and then perform on both systems show the current the BLUETOOTH connection output mode.
  • Page 27: Enjoying Music With The Speaker Lights Turned On

    Adjust the volume. Enjoying music with the Adjust the volume of the Speaker Lights turned on connected equipment first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the system Press LIGHT – using  +/–. The Speaker Lights are turned on.
  • Page 28: Additional Information

    If the problem persists, consult your About supported USB devices nearest Sony dealer. • This system supports USB Mass Note that if the service personnel Storage Class only. changes some parts during repair, •...
  • Page 29 The remote control does not function. The USB device is not recognized. • Remove the obstacles between the • Turn off the system and reconnect remote control and the unit. the USB device, then turn on the system. • Move the remote control closer to the system.
  • Page 30 • Erase the pairing registration add function. information of the BLUETOOTH • After connecting two GTK-XB7 device by resetting the system to systems, perform the pairing factory default settings (page 31) procedure between a BLUETOOTH...
  • Page 31: Resetting System

    Resetting the system Precautions If the system still does not operate On safety properly, reset the system to factory • Completely disconnect the AC power cord default settings. (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used for an extended Disconnect and reconnect the period of time.
  • Page 32 BLUETOOTH technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using BLUETOOTH technology.
  • Page 33: Specifications

    USB section and supported Specifications audio formats AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS (USB) port: Type A, maximum current 2.1 A POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC Supported bit rate: DISTORTION: MP3 (MPEG1 Audio Layer-3): (The United States model only) 32 kbps  320 kbps, VBR Left/Right Channel: WMA: 32 kbps ...
  • Page 34 General Power requirements: North American model: AC 120 V, 60 Hz Other models: AC 120 V  240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 60 W Standby power consumption: When BLUETOOTH standby mode is set to off: 0.5 W (eco mode) When BLUETOOTH standby mode is set to on: 2.8 W (all wireless network ports on) Dimensions (W/H/D) (Approx.): 330 mm ×...
  • Page 35: License And Trademark Notice

    • All other trademarks and registered owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and trademarks are of their respective any use of such marks by Sony ® holders. In this manual, Corporation is under license. Other marks are not specified.
  • Page 36 ©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-582-492-21(1)

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