Sony GTK-XB5 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony GTK-XB5 Operating Instructions Manual

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Home Audio System
Operating Instructions
GTK-XB5
Getting Started
BLUETOOTH
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started BLUETOOTH Operating Instructions Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information GTK-XB5...
  • Page 2 For customers in Europe WARNING Disposal of waste batteries and To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the electrical and electronic equipment ventilation opening of the appliance with (applicable in the European Union newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. and other European countries with Do not expose the appliance to naked separate collection systems) flame sources (for example, lighted...
  • Page 3 • Playing back music sources on applying EU directives. BLUETOOTH devices This product has been manufactured • Enjoying social gatherings with by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, the “Party Chain” or speaker add 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 function Japan. Inquiries related to product...
  • Page 4: About This Manual

    About this manual Some illustrations are presented as conceptual drawings, and may be different from the actual products.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual .....4 Sound Adjustment Guide to parts and controls ..6 Adjusting the sound ....17 Getting Started Other Operations Turning on the system ....8 Using the Party Chain Carrying the system ....8 function ........18 Placing the system Listening to music wirelessly horizontally ........
  • Page 6: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls Speaker Lights* (page 23) Rear * Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.
  • Page 7  Audio output and input jacks   (power) button Use an audio cord (not supplied) Press to turn on or off the system. to make either connection as follows:  (power) indicator — Lights up in green while the •...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Carrying the system Turning on the system Before carrying the system, disconnect all the cords. Connect the AC power cord (supplied) to the AC IN jack on the rear of the unit, and then to the wall outlet. Note Correct hand placement while carrying the system is very important to avoid personal...
  • Page 9: About The Power Management

    About the power management By default, this system is set to turn off automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation, and no audio signal is detected. For details, see “Setting the automatic standby function” (page 23).
  • Page 10: Bluetooth

     Press  to turn on the system.  Press FUNCTION PAIRING repeatedly until the  (BLUETOOTH) indicator on the unit flashes slowly. Select “GTK-XB5” on the display of the BLUETOOTH device. Note Hints If passkey is required on the BLUETOOTH • When there is no pairing information device, enter “0000.”...
  • Page 11: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Listening to music on a Perform the BLUETOOTH connection on the BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH device. When pairing is completed and the BLUETOOTH connection is You can operate a BLUETOOTH device established, the  (BLUETOOTH) by connecting the system and the indicator on the unit stops flashing BLUETOOTH device using AVRCP.
  • Page 12: One Touch Bluetooth Connection By Nfc

    Start playback of an audio One Touch BLUETOOTH source on the BLUETOOTH Connection by NFC device. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH NFC (Near Field Communication) is device. a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags.
  • Page 13 Touch the BLUETOOTH device, Adjust the volume. such as a smartphone or Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first. If the tablet, to the N-Mark on the volume level is still too low, adjust unit until the BLUETOOTH the volume level on the system device vibrates.
  • Page 14: About The Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    About the BLUETOOTH Playing back with high wireless technology quality sound codec (AAC/LDAC™) BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that This system can receive data in the enables wireless data communication AAC or LDAC codec format from a between digital devices.
  • Page 15: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode

    Setting the BLUETOOTH LDAC is an audio coding technology developed by Sony, standby mode that enables the transmission of High-Resolution (Hi-Res) Audio content, even over a The BLUETOOTH standby mode BLUETOOTH connection. Unlike enables the system to turn on other BLUETOOTH compatible...
  • Page 16: Turning On Or Off The Bluetooth Signal

    Turning on or off the Using “SongPal” via BLUETOOTH signal BLUETOOTH You can connect to the system About App from a paired BLUETOOTH device in all functions when the system’s BLUETOOTH signal is set to on. This setting is turned on by default. You can control the system using the Hold down FUNCTION PAIRING...
  • Page 17: Sound Adjustment

     Refer to SongPal Help for more Sound Adjustment details. http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/ Adjusting the sound Do this Adjust the Press the volume +/– volume buttons. Notes Generate Press EXTRA BASS. • If the “SongPal” application does not a more The EXTRA BASS...
  • Page 18: 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 19  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 20 To select a new Party Host Enjoying the Party Chain Only when you connect using  (page 18), you can select a new Plug in the AC power cord Party Host. Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying and turn on all the systems. the Party Chain”...
  • Page 21: Listening To Music Wirelessly With Two Systems (Speaker Add Function)

    Hold down ADD on system  function) until the ADD L/R indicators on the unit flash. To use this function, two GTK-XB5 Then the L/R indicators on both systems are required. By connecting systems change their status two GTK-XB5 systems via BLUETOOTH,...
  • Page 22: Output Mode

    Press ADD on system  Playing music with two systems repeatedly to select the output mode. Activate the pairing mode on The ADD L/R indicators on both system , and then perform systems show the current output the BLUETOOTH connection mode.
  • Page 23: 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 volume +/– buttons. The Speaker Lights are turned on.
  • Page 24: Additional Information

    If a problem occurs while operating the system, follow the steps described compatible devices below before consulting your nearest Sony dealer. If an error message appears, be sure to make a note of the About BLUETOOTH communication contents for reference.
  • Page 25 There is no sound. • If you cannot connect to the system from an already paired BLUETOOTH • Adjust the volume. device, erase the pairing information • Check the connection of the optional of the BLUETOOTH device, and then equipment, if any. perform the pairing operation again •...
  • Page 26: Precautions

    Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH Precautions device with the system in the speaker add function. • After connecting two GTK-XB5 On safety systems, perform the pairing • Completely disconnect the AC power cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if...
  • Page 27 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 28: Specifications

    General Specifications Power requirements: North American model: AC 120 V, Speaker section 60 Hz Tweeter: Other models: AC 120 V  240 V, 50 mm (2 in) × 2, cone type 50/60 Hz Woofer: Power consumption: 130 mm (5 1/8 in) × 2, cone type 30 W Standby power consumption: Inputs When BLUETOOTH standby mode is...
  • Page 29: License And Trademark Notice

    Notice • 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.
  • Page 32 ©2016 Sony Corporation Printed in China 4-597-264-21(1)

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