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- Page 1 4-449-370-12(2) HOME AUDIO Getting Started SYSTEM Disc/USB Playback USB Transfer Operating Instructions Tuner Bluetooth Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-GZX88D/GZX55D/GZX33D...
- Page 2 Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. CAUTION • “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo The use of optical instruments with this are registered trademarks of Sony product will increase eye hazard. Corporation. • This system incorporates Dolby* Digital. * Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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Page 3: About This Manual
About this manual registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by • In this manual, the MHC-GZX88D is used Sony Corporation is under license. Other for illustration purpose unless stated trademarks and trade names are those of otherwise. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ....... 3 Bluetooth Playable discs/files on a USB About the Bluetooth wireless device........... 5 technology ......... 36 Guide to parts and controls..10 Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetooth device ....36 Getting Started Setting the Bluetooth audio Hooking up the system codecs ........ -
Page 5: Playable Discs/Files On A Usb Device
Playable discs/files on a USB device Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO • DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD VIDEO format or video mode • DVD+R/DVD+RW in DVD VIDEO format VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and 2.0 discs) •... - Page 6 Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon USB Device – • USB device that contains the following file formats. 2)3) – MP3 files or WMA/AAC files – JPEG image files – MPEG4 video files – Xvid video files A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for Standardization).
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Page 7: Region Code
• Some playback functions may not work • If MP3 files and JPEG image files in with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even if AUDIO CD format or VIDEO CD they have been correctly finalized. In format are recorded in the first session, this case, view the disc by normal only the first session will be played playback. - Page 8 • Playback may take a longer time to start Notes on playable files when: – a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB • This system cannot play back a DATA device is recorded with a complicated CD/DVD or a USB device in the tree structure.
- Page 9 Check the website below for the latest information about compatible USB and Bluetooth devices. <http://www.sony-asia.com/support> Notes about USB devices • This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices or memories. • Although there are a variety of complex...
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Page 10: 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 D E F Note When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons. -
Page 11: Display Panel
Remote control RM-AMP100 Remote control: VOL +/– Adjust the volume. E Display panel F MUSIC, MOVIE/GAME, FOOTBALL Select the preset sound effect (page 41). +/– (select folder) Select a folder on a data disc or a USB device. Remote control: m/M (rewind/fast forward) Find a point in a track or file during playback. -
Page 12: Numeric Buttons
S DVD/CD M LED PATTERN (page 43) Select the DVD/CD function. Change the illumination pattern on Unit: USB/USB SELECT the speakers (MHC-GZX88D only) and the unit. Remote control: USB Select the USB function. LED COLOR (page 43) Select the USB device connected to... - Page 13 This button is printed in pink on the remote control. To use this button, hold down SHIFT Y KARAOKE MODE (page 42) (Z), then press this button. Select the Karaoke Mode. This button is used to operate a Sony TV.
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Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 1 To front speaker (right) 2 To front speaker (left) 3 To subwoofer (right) 4 To subwoofer (left) 5 To subwoofer B is different depending on the model. See below. MHC-GZX88D MHC-GZX55D MHC-GZX33D... - Page 15 A Antennas – LED SPEAKER terminals Find a location and an orientation that (MHC-GZX88D only) provide good reception when you set up Connect the LED SPEAKER connector the antennas. of the speaker to this terminal. Keep the antennas away from the speaker...
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Page 16: Positioning The Speakers
F Subwoofer damage from battery leakage and corrosion. G Spacer H TV Attaching the speaker pads MHC-GZX88D only – Vertical positioning (MHC-GZX88D only) SONY SONY The speaker pads are pre-installed in emblem... - Page 17 Front speaker (right) Catcher hole Line Array Speaker System Spacer (MHC-GZX88D only) To create a party environment, we Subwoofer recommend you to install your speakers (right) using Line Array Speaker System. It provides a wide sound space for a large...
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Page 18: Changing The Color System
Setting the clock – Horizontal positioning After positioning the speakers, turn the You cannot set the clock in Power Saving SONY emblem on the front speakers and Mode. subwoofers to horizontal position. Press "/1 to turn on the system. Press TIMER MENU. -
Page 19: Disc/Usb Playback
Press without inserting a Disc/USB Playback disc or connecting a USB device. Basic playback [LANGUAGE SETUP] appears on the TV screen. Displayed items may vary depending on country or region. For DVD/CD function: LANGUAGE SETUP OSD: ENGLISH Press DVD/CD. MENU: ENGLISH AUDIO: CHINESE 1... -
Page 20: Playing A Data Disc/Usb Device
Press N to start playback. Playing a data disc/ USB device Press Stop playback Pause playback Resume playback Press DVD/CD or USB. or return to normal playback For DVD/CD function: x twice Cancel the resume Load a disc on the disc tray. point For USB function: . -
Page 21: Other Playback Operations
Press to display the Track List or Other playback File List. operations FILE SEARCH In the Middle of Nowher... Geronimo_s_Cadillac Give_Me_Peace_On_Earth In_Shaire Depending on the type of disc or file, the Lonely_Tears_In_Chinatown Riding_On_A_White_Swan function may not work. Sweet_Little_Shella Ten_Thousand_Lonely_Drums Press Press to select the file you View DVD menu DVD/TUNER MENU... - Page 22 To search for a particular point Press using the time code Rotate the image while viewing a picture. by 90 degrees Hold down SHIFT, then press CLEAR to return Press SEARCH repeatedly during to the original view. playback to select the time search mode.
- Page 23 Changing the language/sound PBC playback (Version 2.0) Hold down SHIFT, then press You can use the PBC (Playback Control) menu to enjoy the VIDEO CD’s AUDIO repeatedly during playback interactive software. to select the audio format or mode you want. Press N to start playing a VIDEO CD in PBC.
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Page 24: Using Play Mode
Note x When playing a USB device To play back from the beginning of the disc, • [ALL USB DEVICES (SHUFFLE)]: press x twice, then press N. shuffle all USB devices. • [ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)]: shuffle a USB device. Using play mode •... - Page 25 To cancel Program Play Press SEARCH. When playback is stopped, hold down The Folder List or Track List appears SHIFT, then press PLAY MODE on the TV screen. repeatedly to select other play modes. only) To display the Program List Press repeatedly to select Hold down SHIFT, then press...
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Page 26: Restricting Playback Of The Disc (Parental Control)
Notes Enter or re-enter your 4-digit • “ ” lights up in the display panel when password using the numeric Repeat Play is set to [ALL] or [DISC]. buttons, then press • “ ” lights up in the display panel when Repeat Play is set to [TITLE], [CHAPTER], Press repeatedly to select... -
Page 27: Viewing Information Of A Disc And Usb Device
If you forget your password [****/**/**] Date information of the current JPEG Remove the disc and repeat steps 1 to 3 of image file “Restricting playback of the disc” (page 26). When you are asked to enter 2 Bit rate your password, enter “199703”... -
Page 28: Using The Setup Menu
When playing a DVD VIDEO: Using the Setup Menu For example, in Dolby Digital format, multiple signals ranging from monaural to By using the Setup Menu, you can make 5.1 channel signals can be recorded on a various adjustments to items such as DVD VIDEO. - Page 29 Setting the language – Setting the TV screen – LANGUAGE SETUP VIDEO SETUP [OSD] [TV TYPE] Switches the language of the on-screen display. [16:9]: Select this when you connect a wide-screen TV or a TV with a wide mode [MENU] function.
- Page 30 [COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD)] [PHOTO INTERVAL] Select the color system when you play (JPEG image files only) back a VIDEO CD. Select the slide show duration. [AUTO]: Output the video signal [NORMAL]: You can set to the standard according to the color system of the disc, duration.
- Page 31 Setting the system – [SCORE MODE] Select the scoring mode to rate your SYSTEM SETUP singing when in Karaoke Mode. [BEGINNER 1]: Beginner level. The [SCREEN SAVER] score is displayed while singing. [BEGINNER 2]: Beginner level. The screen saver will help prevent your [EXPERT 1]: Advance level.
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Page 32: Usb Transfer
Press repeatedly to select the USB Transfer bit rate you want, then press • 128 kbps: encoded MP3 tracks have Transferring music smaller file size and lower audio quality. You can transfer music from a sound • 256 kbps: encoded MP3 tracks have source to a USB device connected to the bigger file size but higher audio B port. - Page 33 For Synchronized Transfer: Transferring analog audio When playback is stopped, hold down (Analog Transfer) SHIFT, then press PLAY MODE on the remote control repeatedly to select You can transfer sound from an analog the play mode you want. audio source (other than DVD/CD, USB or Bluetooth function) to a USB device.
- Page 34 Erasing audio files or folders Folder and file generation on the USB device rules Maximum number of MP3 files that You can erase audio files or folders on the USB device. can be generated • 298 folders Press USB repeatedly until •...
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Page 35: Tuner
Notes on transferring Tuner • While transferring (except analog transfer), no sound is output. • CD-TEXT information is not transferred in Listening to the radio the created MP3 audio files. • The transfer stops automatically if: – the USB device runs out of space during Press FUNCTION repeatedly to transfer. -
Page 36: Bluetooth
To change the AM tuning interval Bluetooth (Except for Saudi Arabian model) The default setting for AM tuning interval About the Bluetooth is 9 kHz (or 10 kHz for some areas). You cannot change the AM tuning interval in wireless technology Power Saving Mode. - Page 37 Select the model number of the status. unit on the display of the Bluetooth device. System status Indicator status For example, select “SONY MHC- Bluetooth standby Flashes slowly GZX88D” (or MHC-GZX55D/ Bluetooth pairing Flashes quickly GZX33D). If passkey is required on the Bluetooth device, enter “0000”.
- Page 38 Connecting with a smartphone Compatible smartphones Smartphones with a built-in NFC by one touch (NFC) function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x) By touching the system with an NFC- compatible smartphone, the system is Start the app “NFC Easy turned on in Bluetooth function Connect”...
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Page 39: Registration Information
xFor an NFC-compatible Playing music from a smartphone Bluetooth device Touch the smartphone to the N-Mark on the system to establish the Bluetooth You can operate a Bluetooth device by connection. connecting the system and a Bluetooth Start playback of an audio source on the device using AVRCP. -
Page 40: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs
Setting the Bluetooth Setting/Canceling audio codecs Bluetooth standby mode You can select the Bluetooth audio codecs when the connected Bluetooth device The system goes into Bluetooth standby supports Advanced Audio Coding mode and waits for a Bluetooth (AAC). connection, even when the system is turned off. -
Page 41: Sound Adjustment
MUSIC repeatedly to select Frequency band Equalizer level “FLAT”. To adjust the subwoofer level (MHC-GZX88D/GZX55D only) Hold down SHIFT, then press OPTIONS. Repeat step 3 to adjust the level Press repeatedly to select of other frequency bands and “SUBWOOFER”, then press... -
Page 42: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)
Creating a party Singing along: Karaoke atmosphere (DJ EFFECT) Preparing for karaoke Press the following button to select the effect type. Press DVD/CD or USB to select The selected button lights up and the “DVD/CD” or “USB”. effect is activated. Turn MIC LEVEL on the unit to •... -
Page 43: Other Operations
Press KARAOKE PON in Karaoke PATTERN or LED COLOR to select Mode. the illumination pattern or color. “K.PON ON” appears in the display (MHC-GZX88D only) panel. Hold down SHIFT, then press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to show To cancel Karaoke Pon Mode current setting. -
Page 44: Using The Timers
Press repeatedly to select Using the timers “PLAY SET” or “REC SET”, then press The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate both the Play Timer Set the time to start playback or and the Recording Timer at the same time. transferring. -
Page 45: Changing The Display
Changing the display Using optional equipment Changing the display mode Press VOL – repeatedly until Press DISPLAY repeatedly while “VOLUME MIN” appears in the the system is turned off. display panel. Connect an optional equipment Demonstration (page 15). The display panel changes and the indicator flashes even when the system is Press FUNCTION repeatedly to turned off. -
Page 46: Additional Information
• Connect the system to a different wall If the problem persists, consult your outlet. nearest Sony dealer. • Install a noise filter (commercially available) to the power cord. Note that if the service personnel changes • Turn off surrounding electrical some parts during repair, these parts may equipment. - Page 47 “LOCKED” appears in the display • Depending on the disc, you may not be panel. able to do some of the operations above. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or Refer to the operating instructions local authorized Sony service facility. supplied with the disc.
- Page 48 • The video files is larger than • If the transferring and erase operations 720 (width) × 576 (height). are repeated multiple times, the file • Make sure you have selected the correct structure within the USB device Media Mode before playback. becomes fragmented.
- Page 49 Make sure there is no problem with unsupported.* the USB device. If this display pattern • A WMA audio file that is the WMA persists, contact your nearest Sony DRM, WMA Lossless, or WMA PRO dealer. format cannot be played back.
- Page 50 • When you play back a VIDEO CD external antenna. recorded in a different color system • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the from the one you set to the system, the supplied AM antenna has come off from picture image may be distorted the plastic stand.
- Page 51 Connection is not possible. • If there is equipment that generates electromagnetic radiation, such as a • The Bluetooth device you attempted to wireless LAN, other Bluetooth device, connect does not support the A2DP or a microwave oven nearby, move profile, and cannot be connected with them away.
- Page 52 The USB device was removed during diagnosis function. transfer or erase operation, and may have • Contact your nearest been damaged. Sony dealer or local authorized Sony FOLDER FULL service facility and You cannot transfer onto the USB device give the 5-character because the number of folder has reached service number.
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Page 53: Precautions
NO MUSIC Precautions MP3/WMA/AAC data does not exist in MUSIC playback mode. When carrying the unit NO PHOTO Perform the following procedure to JPEG data does not exist in PHOTO protect the disc mechanism. playback mode. Use the buttons on the unit to perform this NO STEP operation. - Page 54 Do not use any type of abrasive pad, scouring communication using Bluetooth technology. powder, or solvent, such as thinner, benzine, • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for or alcohol. damages or other loss resulting from information leaks during communication using Bluetooth technology.
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Page 55: Specifications
A (USB), B (USB) port: Type A The following are measured at AC 120 V – Outputs 240 V, 50/60 Hz VIDEO OUT MHC-GZX88D Max. output level 1 Vp-p, unbalanced, Front speaker Sync. negative load impedance Power Output (rated): 75 ohms... - Page 56 Sampling frequencies FM tuner section MPEG1 Layer-3: Tuning range 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz 87.5 MHz – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) MPEG2 Layer-3: AM tuner section 16 kHz/22.05 kHz/24 kHz Tuning range MPEG1 Layer-2: Saudi Arabian model: 32 kHz/44.1 kHz/48 kHz 531 kHz –...
- Page 57 Remote control (1) Rated impedance R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) 4 ohms FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.) Spacer (MHC-GZX88D only) (2) SS-GZX88D: Speaker pads (MHC-GZX88D only) 360 mm × 604 mm × 330 mm (16) SS-GZX55D/GZX33D: Video cord (1) 290 mm ×...
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Page 58: Language Code List
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... - Page 59 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...
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Page 60: Glossary
DVD-RW Glossary A DVD-RW is a recordable and rewritable disc that is the same size as a DVD VIDEO. The DVD-RW has two Dolby Digital different modes: VR mode and Video This sound format for movie theaters is mode. DVD-RWs created in Video mode more advanced than Dolby Surround Pro have the same format as a DVD VIDEO, Logic. - Page 61 Playback Control (PBC) Signals encoded on VIDEO CDs (Version 2.0) to control playback. By using menu screens recorded on VIDEO CDs with PBC functions, you can enjoy playing simple interactive programs, programs with search functions, and so on. VIDEO CD A compact disc that contains moving pictures.
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Page 62: Index
AUDIO DRC 30 Shuffle Play 24 Language code list 58 Audio language 23 Slide show 21 LANGUAGE SETUP 29 AUDIO SETUP 30 SONY emblem 18 Sound effect 41 Preset 41 MEDIA MODE 20 USER EQ 41 BACKGROUND 31 MENU 29... - Page 64 ©2013 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia...
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