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LBT-GPX555
MHC-GPX888/GPX555
4-485-746-11(1)
Getting Started
Disc/USB Playback
USB Transfer
Tuner
Bluetooth
Sound Adjustment
Other Operations
Additional Information

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  • Page 1 4-485-746-11(1) HOME AUDIO Getting Started SYSTEM Disc/USB Playback USB Transfer Operating Instructions Tuner Bluetooth Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information LBT-GPX555 MHC-GPX888/GPX555...
  • Page 2 The unit is not disconnected from the mains the space provided below. Refer to them as long as it is connected to the AC outlet, whenever you call upon your Sony dealer even if the unit itself has been turned off. regarding this product.
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    This symbol is intended to 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, alert the user to the bracket, or table specified by the presence of important manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. operating and maintenance When a cart is used, use caution when (servicing) instructions in moving the cart/apparatus combination the literature...
  • Page 4 (excluding SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles). 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 5: About This Manual

    Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of The instructions in this manual are for Apple Inc. models MHC-GPX888, LBT-GPX555 and • “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” MHC-GPX555. mean that an electronic accessory has been...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ....... 5 Bluetooth Guide to parts and controls..8 About the Bluetooth wireless technology ......... 23 Getting Started Setting the Bluetooth audio Hooking up the system codecs ........24 securely........11 Connecting a smartphone with Positioning the speakers ....
  • Page 7 Other Operations Using the Party Chain function ........30 Singing along ......32 Changing the spectrum pattern of the display panel ....33 Viewing information in the display panel ......33 Changing the illumination pattern and color ......33 Using the timers ......33 Using optional equipment ..34 Deactivating the buttons on the unit (Child Lock)......35 Setting the automatic standby...
  • Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. Unit * When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons. ** MHC-GPX888 only.
  • Page 9: Disc Tray

    Remote control RM-AMU199 Remote control: VOLUME +/–* Adjust the volume. G LED COLOR (page 33) Change the illumination color on the speakers and the unit. LED PATTERN (page 33) Change the illumination pattern on the speakers and the unit. / / / Select the menu items.
  • Page 10: Play Mode

    I MUSIC, MOVIE/GAME MIC LEVEL (MIN/MAX) Select the preset sound effect Adjust the microphone volume. (page 28). (USB) A (PLAY) port FOOTBALL Connect an optional USB device. Select the Virtual Football mode O FLANGER, ISOLATOR, PAN, (page 29). WAH (page 30) Unit: PARTY CHAIN (page 30) Select the DJ EFFECT type.
  • Page 11: Getting Started

    * B and D are different depending on the model. See below. 1 To front speaker (left) MHC-GPX888 MHC-GPX888 2 To front speaker (right) 3 To subwoofer (left) 4 To subwoofer (right) 5 To subwoofer BLACK BLACK GRAY GRAY LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 BLACK GRAY GRAY...
  • Page 12 A Antennas – AUDIO IN 1/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R jacks Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up – Connect to the audio output jacks of a the antennas. TV or an audio/video equipment. The Keep the antennas away from the speaker sound is output through this system.
  • Page 13: Positioning The Speakers

    MHC-GPX888 only and to prevent them from slipping. – Vertical positioning If you want to place the speakers in SONY SONY horizontal positioning (page 14), attach emblem emblem the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers as shown below.
  • Page 14 0.3 m (1 foot) Catcher hole Subwoofer Stack the front right speaker on top of the subwoofer. Make sure the LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 only pins of the spacer are inserted into catcher holes on the front right speaker. 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot)
  • Page 15: Setting The Clock

    – Horizontal positioning After positioning the speakers, turn the The demonstration appears in the display SONY emblem on the front speakers and panel once you plug the power cord into a subwoofers to horizontal position. wall socket. Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off.
  • Page 16: Disc/Usb Playback

    Before using a USB Disc/USB Playback device with this system Playing a disc Check the information on the website about compatible USB devices (page 36). Press CD. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the To select the playback source or unit. transfer destination (USB Memory Select) Load a disc with the label side If the USB device has more than one...
  • Page 17: Playing A Usb Device

    Playing a USB device Searching for a track or audio file The audio formats that can be played back by this system are as follows: (Track Search) – MP3: file extension “.mp3” – WMA: file extension “.wma” Press SEARCH. – AAC: file extension “.m4a”, “.mp4” or “SEARCH”...
  • Page 18: Using Play Mode

    Creating your own program Using play mode (Program Play) Playing in original order You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played (Normal Play) back. Press PLAY MODE repeatedly when For CD function: playback is stopped.
  • Page 19: Usb Transfer

    To delete the last step from the USB Transfer program list Press CLEAR when playback is stopped. Transferring music To cancel Program Play You can transfer music from a sound When playback is stopped, press PLAY source to a USB device connected to the MODE repeatedly until “PGM”...
  • Page 20 Press repeatedly to select For disc: “REC BIT RATE”, then press Press CD, then load the disc. ENTER. For USB: Press repeatedly to select the Press USB/USB SELECT repeatedly bit rate you want, then press until “USB A” lights up in the display ENTER.
  • Page 21 Transferring analog audio Erasing audio files or folders (Analog Transfer) from a USB device You can transfer sound from an analog Use the buttons on the unit to perform this audio source (other than CD, USB or operation. Bluetooth function) to a USB device. Use the buttons on the unit to perform this Press USB/USB SELECT operation.
  • Page 22: Tuner

    REC1 Transfer Tuner Source Folder name File name Audio files “REC1-MP3” Same as the Listening to the radio source AUDIO CD “REC1-CD” “TRACK001”* Press FUNCTION repeatedly to Analog Transfer select FM or AM band. Source Folder name File name For automatic scanning: “TUFM0001”* “TRACK001”* Hold down TUNING+/–...
  • Page 23: About The Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    To change the AM tuning interval Bluetooth The default setting for AM tuning interval is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). You About the Bluetooth cannot change the AM tuning interval in Power Saving Mode. wireless technology Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation.
  • Page 24: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs

    Setting the Bluetooth Connecting a audio codecs smartphone with one touch (NFC) You can receive data in AAC codec format from a Bluetooth device. What is “NFC”? Press BLUETOOTH on the unit NFC (Near Field Communication) is a to select Bluetooth function. technology enabling short-range wireless “BLUETOOTH”...
  • Page 25: Listening To Music Wirelessly On A Bluetooth Device

    Notes • The app may not be available in some If pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail, do countries/regions. the following. • Depending on your smartphone, you can – Relaunch “NFC Easy Connect” and move the use the NFC function without installing smartphone slowly over the N-Mark.
  • Page 26 Bluetooth device. – The Bluetooth function of the Bluetooth For example, select device is turned on. “SONY:MHC-GPX888” (or – Pairing has been completed. LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555). If passkey is required on the Bluetooth Press BLUETOOTH on the unit device, enter “0000”.
  • Page 27: Setting The Bluetooth Standby Mode

    Notes Setting the Bluetooth • When the system is not connected to any Bluetooth device, the system will connect and standby mode play back from the last connected Bluetooth device automatically when you press N. • If you try to connect another Bluetooth device The Bluetooth standby mode enables the to the system, the current connected Bluetooth system to turn on automatically when you...
  • Page 28: Using "Songpal" Via Bluetooth

    Notes Sound Adjustment • You cannot perform the following operations when Bluetooth signal is set to off: – Pairing with Bluetooth device Adjusting the sound – Erasing the pairing information – Using “SongPal” via Bluetooth • When the Bluetooth signal is set to off, this Do this system cannot be detected and connection cannot be established from Bluetooth device.
  • Page 29: Selecting The Virtual Football Mode

    Selecting the Virtual Creating your own Football mode sound effect You can experience a feeling of presence You can raise or lower the levels of in the stadium when watching the football specific frequency bands, then store the match broadcast. setting in the memory as “CUSTOM EQ”.
  • Page 30: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)

    Creating a party Other Operations atmosphere Using the Party Chain (DJ EFFECT) function Press the following button to You can connect multiple audio systems select the effect type. in a chain to create a more interesting The selected button lights up and the party environment and to produce higher effect is activated.
  • Page 31 A If all the systems are equipped B If one of the system is not with Party Chain function equipped with Party Chain function First system First system Second system Second system Continue the connection until the last system Continue the connection until the last system Last system Last system...
  • Page 32: Singing Along

    To select a new Party Host Activate the Party Chain When you make connection A, you can function on the system which select another system as the new Party you want it to be the Party Host. Host. Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select Repeat step 3 of “Enjoying the Party the function (except AUDIO IN 1) you Chain”...
  • Page 33: Changing The Spectrum Pattern Of The Display Panel

    Changing the spectrum Changing the pattern of the display illumination pattern panel and color Press LED PATTERN or LED Press OPTIONS on the unit. COLOR to show the current setting. Press repeatedly to select Press repeatedly to select the “SPECTRUM”, then press illumination pattern or color on the unit and the speakers.
  • Page 34: Using Optional Equipment

    To check the timer setting or Play Timer/Recording Timer activate the timer again Make sure you have set the clock. Press TIMER MENU. “TIMER SELECT” flashes in the Play Timer: display panel. You can wake up to disc, tuner or USB device at a preset time.
  • Page 35: Deactivating The Buttons On The Unit (Child Lock)

    Note Setting the automatic The system may enter standby mode automatically if the volume level of the standby function connected equipment is too low. Adjust the volume level of the equipment. To turn off automatic standby function, see “Setting the This system is equipped with an automatic standby function”...
  • Page 36: Additional Information

    • Discs of non-standard shape (e.g., heart, square, star, etc.) For customers in Latin America: • Discs that have adhesive tape, paper, or <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> sticker attached to them For customers in the United States: • Rental or used discs with attached seals <http://esupport.sony.com/>...
  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the microphone is connected If the problem persists, consult your to the MIC jack correctly. nearest Sony dealer. • Make sure the microphone is turned on. Note that if the service personnel changes There is severe hum or noise.
  • Page 38 – Upper cases (A to Z) panel. – Numbers (0 to 9) – Symbols (< > * +, [ ] \ _) • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Other characters appear as “_”. local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close.
  • Page 39 Make sure there is no problem with • Check if the USB device is write- the USB device. If this display pattern protected. persists, contact your nearest Sony • The USB device was disconnected or dealer. the power was turned off during the Erroneous display.
  • Page 40 Playback does not start from the first • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off from file. the plastic stand. • Set the play mode to Normal Play • Turn off surrounding electrical (page 18).
  • Page 41: Messages

    To reset the system The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. If the system still does not operate • The system and the Bluetooth device are properly, reset the system to factory too far apart. default settings. •...
  • Page 42: Precautions

    NO MEMORY TRACK FULL The memory selected for playback or You cannot transfer onto the USB device transfer has no memory media inserted in because the number of file has reached its the USB device. maximum. NO STEP All of the programmed steps have been Precautions erased.
  • Page 43 Bluetooth technology. turn off the TV, wait 15 to 30 minutes, and turn • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for it back on. If there is no improvement, move the damages or other loss resulting from speakers far away from the TV.
  • Page 44: Specifications

    32 kbps – 320 kbps, VBR 600 W + 600 W (per channel at MPEG2 Layer-3: 4 ohms, 100 Hz) 8 kbps – 160 kbps, VBR MPEG1 Layer-2: LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 32 kbps – 384 kbps, VBR Front speaker Sampling frequencies Power Output (rated): MPEG1 Layer-3: 350 W + 350 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz, 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz...
  • Page 45 531 kHz – 1,710 kHz (9 kHz step) Front speaker 530 kHz – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step) SS-GPX888 for MHC-GPX888 Other models: SS-GPX555 for LBT-GPX555/ 531 kHz – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) MHC-GPX555 530 kHz – 1,610 kHz (10 kHz step) Speaker system...
  • Page 46 Quantity: 2 pieces Supplied accessories Remote control (1) Subwoofer R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) SS-WGP888 for MHC-GPX888 FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) SS-WGP555 for LBT-GPX555/ Spacer (2) (MHC-GPX888 only) MHC-GPX555 Speaker pads (16) (MHC-GPX888 Subwoofer system only) 1-way, Bass reflex...
  • Page 48 ©2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...

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