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Sony MHC-GT5D Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Home Audio System Getting Started Disc/USB Playback Operating Instructions USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information MHC-GT5D...
  • Page 2 For customers in Europe WARNING Disposal of waste batteries To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the ventilation opening of and electrical and electronic the appliance with newspapers, equipment (applicable in the tablecloths, curtains, etc. European Union and other Do not expose the appliance to naked European countries with flame sources (for example, lighted...
  • Page 3 3 directives. meters. This product has been manufactured For customers in Australia and by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 India Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union...

  • Page 4: License And Trademark Notice

    Dolby Laboratories. • 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.

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    • Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and • All other trademarks are trademarks iPod touch are trademarks of Apple of their respective owners. Inc., registered in the U.S. and other • In this manual, ™ and ® marks are countries. App Store is a service not specified.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About this manual ....5 Disc/USB Playback Playable discs/files on Discs/ Before using the USB USB device ......8 device ........32 Websites for compatible Basic playback ..... 32 devices ........11 Other playback Guide to parts and operations ......
  • Page 7 BLUETOOTH Other Operations About the BLUETOOTH Using the Party Chain wireless technology ..... 52 function ........60 Pairing this system with a Singing along: Karaoke ..63 BLUETOOTH device ....52 Enjoying music with the Listening to music on a Party Light and Speaker BLUETOOTH device ....

  • Page 8: Playable Discs/Files On Discs/Usb Device

    MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a Playable discs/files on standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio data. MP3 files Discs/USB device must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format. Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played Playable Discs back by the system.
  • Page 9 Notes on CD-R/-RW and You cannot play back the • • following files DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW • — The JPEG file that is larger than In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and • • 3,072 (width) × 2,048 (height) DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot pixels in normal mode, or be played back on this system more than 3,300,000 pixels in due to the recording quality or...

  • Page 10: Region Code

    Notes on playable files Notes about USB devices Playback may take a longer time This system is not guaranteed to • • • • to start when: operate with all USB devices. • — a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB Although there are a variety •...

  • Page 11: Websites For Compatible Devices

    Websites for compatible devices Check the websites below for the latest information about compatible USB and BLUETOOTH devices. For customers in Latin America: <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> For customers in Europe and Russia: <http://www.sony.eu/support> For customers in other countries/ regions: <http://www.sony-asia.com/ support> About BLUETOOTH...

  • Page 12: Guide To Parts And Controls

    Guide to parts and controls You can lock the buttons except  (on/standby) on the subwoofer to prevent them from being operated by mistake (page 66). Active Subwoofer Speaker Light* (page 64) Party Light* (page 64) * Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Light and Party Light are turned on.
  • Page 13 Speaker System   (on/standby) button  FUNCTION button Press to turn on the system, or SOUND FIELD button set it to standby mode. LIGHT MODE button PARTY LIGHT button (page 64) (page 64) ENTER button   (play) button Press to enter/confirm the Press to start playback.

  • Page 14: Disc Tray

     VOLUME/DJ CONTROL knob  (N-Mark) (page 55) — Turn to adjust the volume. You  Display cannot use this knob to adjust the volume when DJ EFFECT or SAMPLER is selected.  MIC 1/2 jack — Turn to adjust the FLANGER Use to connect the and ISOLATOR effect or output microphone(s).
  • Page 15 Remote control  DISPLAY button Press to change the information on the display. DISPLAY button Press to view or hide the on- screen display. SLEEP button (page 64) TIMER MENU button (page 31, 65)  (on/standby) button Press to turn on the system, or set it to standby mode.
  • Page 16 1) 2)  Numeric buttons  DVD TOP MENU button Press to display the DVD title on — Press to select a track, chapter the TV screen. or file with its item number. — Press to enter numbers or DVD/TUNER MENU button values.
  • Page 17 This button is printed in pink on the  / (rewind/fast remote control. To use this button, hold forward) button (page 34) down SHIFT () button, then press this Press to find a point in a track or button. file during playback. The numeric button 2/AUDIO, ...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the system Unpacking The illustrations below are examples of how to install the system. Remote control (1) • • Using the supplied speaker stands • • R03 (size AAA) batteries (2) • • (page 19) and installing the Speaker stands (2) •...
  • Page 19 Installing the speaker units on the Place the subwoofer at least 8 cm • • • • from the wall to avoid damaging the rod of the subwoofer (Line array protruding AC power cord. style) (page 22) 8 cm Notes Do not let children or infants be near •...
  • Page 20 Insert the elevated part of the  For the right speaker unit right speaker unit into the Insert the elevated part of the recessed area of the left speaker speaker unit into the recessed area unit. of the speaker stand and slide the stand in the direction of arrow ...
  • Page 21 Be sure to subcontract the installation • • 6 mm to 7 mm to Sony dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation. Sony is not responsible for accidents Hang the speaker system onto •...
  • Page 22 Notes Attaching the speaker units Adjust the position of the rod before onto the mounting rod of the • • attaching the speaker units. subwoofer (Line array style) Be careful not to get your hand • • caught when putting the rod back into the storing position.
  • Page 23 • C lose the lock lever. Adjust the angle of the speaker units. Loosen the knob and adjust the speaker units to the desired angle. After adjustment, tighten the knob to lock the speaker position. To detach the speaker units Open the lock lever and slide the speaker units upward to detach them.

  • Page 24: Hooking Up The System Securely

    Hooking up the system securely  mark White Gray To wall outlet White  mark...
  • Page 25  Antenna  Video out jack Find a location and an orientation Use a video cord to connect to the that provide good reception when video input jack of a TV or projector. you set up the antennas. Keep the antennas away from the AC power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise.

  • Page 26: Deactivating The Demonstration

    Deactivating the demonstration To deactivate the demonstration while the system is turned off, press DISPLAY repeatedly to select Power Saving Mode (page 31). Inserting batteries Insert the two supplied R03 (size AAA) batteries, matching the polarities shown below. Notes Do not mix an old battery with a new •...

  • Page 27: Preparing For Tv Sound

    Preparing for TV sound You can listen to the TV sound through this system by connecting the subwoofer and the TV as shown below, using the optical digital cable (supplied). Digital Out (Optical) jack Optical digital cable (supplied) To listen to the TV sound with an optical digital connection Turn on the TV, and then press FUNCTION +/–...
  • Page 28 Select the PCM output mode. Note The information provided above is based on a Sony TV. In case of another TV or external equipment, check the setting of similar items. For details, refer to the operating instructions of your TV or external equipment.

  • Page 29: Carrying The System

    Notes Carrying the system The caster wheels can be used only • • on flat surfaces. Lift the subwoofer The subwoofer has caster wheels by two people on uneven surfaces. and a flip handle on the rod so Correct hand placement while carrying that you can roll it easily.

  • Page 30: Changing The Color System

    Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly Changing the color to select “DVD/CD,” “USB 1,” or system “USB 2.” The guide message [Press ENTER to (Except for Latin American, run QUICK SETUP.] appears at the European, and Russian models) bottom of the TV screen. Set the color system to PAL or NTSC Press without loading a disc...

  • Page 31: Setting The Clock

    Setting the clock Changing the display mode Press  to turn on the system. Press DISPLAY repeatedly while Hold down SHIFT, then press the system is turned off. TIMER MENU. Each time you press the button, the If “PLAY SET” appears on the display, display mode changes as follows.

  • Page 32: Disc/Usb Playback

    Press  on the subwoofer again to Disc/USB Playback close the disc tray. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to Before using the USB close it as this may cause a malfunction. device For USB function: Connect a USB device to the  (USB) For compatible USB devices, see 1 or  (USB) 2 port according to your “Websites for compatible devices”...
  • Page 33 Other operations To play from a specific audio or video file Do this Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to Stop playback Press . select [MUSIC] or [VIDEO]. Press . Pause playback Press SEARCH to display the Press . Resume folder list. playback or return to normal...

  • Page 34: Other Playback Operations

    To play from a specific image file Do this (slide show) Press  or  Locate a point quickly in fast during playback. Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to forward or fast Each time you press select [PHOTO]. reverse (Lock  or , the Search) playback speed Press DVD/TUNER MENU.
  • Page 35 To search for a particular point Searching a specific track using the time code Press SEARCH repeatedly during Hold down SHIFT, press the playback to select the time numeric buttons to select the track search mode. you want to play back, and then press Hold down SHIFT, press the numeric buttons to enter the...
  • Page 36 SUPER VIDEO CD Selecting the subtitle setting [1:STEREO]: The stereo sound of • • audio track 1. [1:1/L]/[1:2/R]: The monaural • • sound of the left or right channel Press SUBTITLE repeatedly during of audio track 1. playback to select the subtitle [2:STEREO]: The stereo sound of •...

  • Page 37: Using Play Mode

    To cancel PBC playback Using play mode Press  or , or hold down SHIFT and press the numeric Playing in sequential order buttons, to select a track when playback is stopped. (Normal Play) Press  or Playback starts from the selected track.

  • Page 38: Creating Your Own Program

    When playback is stopped,  When playing a USB device press PLAY MODE repeatedly to [ALL USB DEVICES (SHUFFLE)]: • • select [PROGRAM]. shuffles all audio files on both USB devices. Press SEARCH. [ONE USB DEVICE (SHUFFLE)]: • • The folder list or track list appears shuffles all audio files on one USB on the TV screen.

  • Page 39: Program List

    To delete the last step from the Playing repeatedly (Repeat program list Play) Press CLEAR. To cancel Program Play When playback is stopped, press Press REPEAT repeatedly. PLAY MODE repeatedly to select Depending on the type of disc or file, other play modes.

  • Page 40: Restricting Playback Of The Disc

    Press / repeatedly to select Restricting playback of [LEVEL], then press the disc Press / repeatedly to select the level you want, then press (Parental Control) The lower the value, the stricter the limitation. You can restrict playback of DVD VIDEOs according to a To turn off the parental control predetermined level.

  • Page 41: Viewing Information Of A Disc And Usb Device

    If an audio file has an ID3 tag, the Viewing information of system will display an album name/ title name/artist name from the ID3 tag a disc and USB device information. The system can support ID3 ver 1.0/1.1/2.2/2.3. If the file or folder contains characters which cannot be displayed, those characters will be displayed as “_”.

  • Page 42: Using The Setup Menu

    Setting the language Using the Setup Menu – [LANGUAGE SETUP] You can make various adjustments [OSD] to items such as picture and sound. Sets the language of the on-screen Displayed items vary depending on display. the country or region. [MENU] Note Playback settings stored in the disc take Sets the language for the DVD...
  • Page 43 Setting the TV screen [COLOR SYSTEM(VIDEO CD)] – [VIDEO SETUP] (Except for Latin American, European, and Russian models) [TV TYPE] Sets the color system (PAL or NTSC) when you play back a VIDEO CD. [16:9]: Select this when you connect [AUTO]: Outputs the video signal a wide-screen TV or a TV with a according to the color system of the...
  • Page 44 [PHOTO EFFECT] [TRACK SELECTION] (JPEG image files only) Gives priority to the sound track Select an effect for the slide show. which contains the highest number [MODE 1]: The image sweeps in of channels when you play back a from top to bottom. DVD VIDEO on which multiple audio [MODE 2]: The image sweeps in formats (PCM, MPEG audio, or Dolby...
  • Page 45 Setting the system [RESET] – [SYSTEM SETUP] Returns the setup menu settings to the default settings. For details, see “Returning the setup menu settings [SCREEN SAVER] to the default” (page 75). The screen saver will help prevent your display device from becoming damaged (ghosting).

  • Page 46: Usb Transfer

    Notes USB Transfer Do not remove the USB device during • • transfer or erase operations. Doing so Before using the USB may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself. device MP3/WMA/AAC files are transferred •...
  • Page 47 Select the function. Transferring music from a disc, a USB device or an analog Discs: audio source Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “DVD/CD.” After selecting the function, load the disc. You can transfer music to a USB If the system starts playback device connected to a  (USB) 2 port automatically, press ...
  • Page 48 Analog Transfer: Notes on Analog Transfer While an MP3 file is being created, To transfer a radio program, see • • transfer is disabled. “Listening to the radio” (page 50) If you press REC TO USB on the to tune to the desired station. •...
  • Page 49 Analog Transfer Folder and file generation rules  When transferring an FM program Folder name: “TUFM0001”* Maximum number of audio files File name: “TRACK001”* that can be generated 298 folders • •  When transferring an AM 650 files in a folder •...

  • Page 50: Tuner

    Tuner Erasing audio files or folders on the USB device Listening to the radio Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select “USB 1” or “USB 2.” Press FUNCTION +/– repeatedly to select the tuner function Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly (“TUNER FM” or “TUNER AM”). to select [MUSIC].
  • Page 51 To change the AM tuning To listen to the preset station interval Press PRESET+/– repeatedly to select the preset number you want. (Except for European and Russian You can also hold down SHIFT, press models) the numeric buttons, and then press The default setting for AM tuning to select a preset station.

  • Page 52: About The Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    BLUETOOTH Pairing this system with a BLUETOOTH About the BLUETOOTH device wireless technology Pairing is an operation where BLUETOOTH wireless technology is BLUETOOTH devices register with a short-range wireless technology each other beforehand. Once a that enables wireless data pairing operation is performed, it communication between digital does not need to be performed devices.
  • Page 53 “BLUETOOTH” appears on the instructions of your BLUETOOTH device. display. Select the system’s name (for To delete pairing information example, “MHC-GT5D”) on the Use the buttons on the subwoofer to display of the BLUETOOTH perform this operation. device. Press BLUETOOTH to select the Perform this step within 5 minutes, BLUETOOTH function.

  • Page 54: Listening To Music On A Bluetooth Device

    Adjust the volume. Listening to music on a Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH device first. If the volume level is still too low, adjust the volume level on the system. You can operate a BLUETOOTH Notes device by connecting the system When the system is not connected to •...

  • Page 55: One Touch Bluetooth Connection By Nfc

    Touch the smartphone to the One Touch BLUETOOTH N-Mark on the subwoofer until Connection by NFC the smartphone vibrates. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short- range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags. When you touch the system with an NFC-compatible smartphone, the system automatically:...

  • Page 56: Setting The Bluetooth Audio Codecs

    Setting the BLUETOOTH Setting the BLUETOOTH audio codecs standby mode You can select a BLUETOOTH audio The BLUETOOTH standby mode codec from AAC or SBC. AAC can be enables the system to turn on selected only when the BLUETOOTH automatically when you establish device supports AAC.

  • Page 57: Using "Songpal" Via Bluetooth

    Notes Sound Adjustment You cannot perform the following • • operations when BLUETOOTH signal is Adjusting the sound set to off: — Pairing and/or connecting with BLUETOOTH device Do this — Erasing the pairing information Reinforce the Press MEGA BASS —...

  • Page 58: Selecting The Virtual Football Mode

    Selecting the Virtual Creating your own Football mode sound effect You can experience the feeling of You can raise or lower the levels being in the stadium when watching of specific frequency bands, then a football match broadcast. store the setting in the memory as Note that you can only select Virtual “CUSTOM EQ.”...

  • Page 59: Creating A Party Atmosphere (Dj Effect)

    Notes Creating a party The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned • • atmosphere off when you: — turn off the system (DJ EFFECT) — change the function — change the tuner band — activate or deactivate the Party Chain Use the buttons on the subwoofer to function perform this operation.

  • Page 60: 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 61  If one of the systems is not equipped with Party Chain function Example: When connecting using this system as the first system First system Continue the connection until the last system Second system Last system* * Connect the system which is not equipped with Party Chain function at the last system. Be sure to select the Audio In function on this last system.
  • Page 62 Notes Enjoying the Party Chain Depending on the total unit of systems • • you have connected, Party Guests may Plug in the AC power cord and take some time to start playing the music. turn on all the systems. Changing the volume level and sound •...

  • Page 63: Singing Along: Karaoke

    To deactivate the Party Chain Notes Press PARTY CHAIN on the Party Karaoke mode is turned on when the • • Host. microphones are connected during DVD/CD or USB function. Note If howling occurs: • • — move the microphone away from the If the Party Chain function is not system.

  • Page 64: Enjoying Music With The Party Light And Speaker Light

    Selecting the scoring mode Using the timers (Score Mode) The system offers three timer functions. You cannot activate both When Karaoke mode is turned on, the Play Timer and the Recording you can use the scoring function. Timer at the same time. If you use Your score is calculated from a scale either with the Sleep Timer, the of 0 to 99 by comparing your voice...
  • Page 65 Prepare the sound source. To check the timer setting or activate the timer again Play Timer: Prepare the sound source, then Hold down SHIFT, then press press  +/– to adjust the volume. TIMER MENU. When selecting a disc or USB device “TIMER SEL”...

  • Page 66: Using Optional Equipment

    Using optional Deactivating the equipment buttons on the subwoofer (Child Lock) Press  – repeatedly until “VOLUME MIN” appears on the You can deactivate the buttons display. on the subwoofer (except ) to prevent misoperation, such as child Connect an optional equipment mischief.

  • Page 67: Setting The Automatic Standby Function

    15 minutes websites below. when there is no operation or audio For customers in Latin America: signal output. <http://esupport.sony.com/LA> By default, the automatic standby function is turned on. For customers in Europe and Russia: Press OPTIONS.

  • Page 68: Additional Information

    (page 24). system. If the issue persists, Check the connection of the • • contact your nearest Sony dealer. optional equipment, if any (page 24). Turn on the connected equipment. • • There is no audio output available •...
  • Page 69 There is no microphone sound. The remote control does not function. Adjust the microphone volume • • level. Remove the obstacles between • • Make sure the microphone is the remote control and the • • connected to the MIC 1 or MIC 2 subwoofer.
  • Page 70 The disc tray does not open and Search, Slow-motion Play, Repeat “LOCKED” appears on the display. Play, Shuffle Play, or Program Play. Consult your nearest Sony dealer • • Depending on the disc, you may • • or local authorized Sony service not be able to do some of the facility.
  • Page 71 USB device Audio files or folders on the USB device cannot be erased. Transferring results in an error. Check if the USB device is write- • • You are using an unsupported USB • • protected. device. Check the information on The USB device was disconnected •...
  • Page 72 USB device. If this display are unsupported.* pattern persists, contact your If you use a partitioned USB • • nearest Sony dealer. device, only files on the first Erroneous display. partition can be played back. The data stored in the USB •...
  • Page 73 (pages 30, 43). reception. (Except for Latin American, • • Consult your nearest Sony dealer • • European, and Russian models) if the supplied AM antenna has Set the color system to match your come off from the plastic stand.
  • Page 74 BLUETOOTH device The sound skips or fluctuates, or the connection is lost. Pairing cannot be performed. The system and the BLUETOOTH • • Move the BLUETOOTH device • • device are too far apart. closer to the system. If there are obstacles between •...
  • Page 75 Party Chain Resetting the system Party Chain function cannot be activated. If the system still does not operate properly, reset the system to factory Check the connections • • default settings. (page 60). Make sure the audio cords are • • Use the buttons on the subwoofer to connected correctly.
  • Page 76 DEVICE FULL self-diagnosis function. The memory of the USB device is Contact your nearest • • full. Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service ERASE ERROR facility and give the Erase of audio files or folders on the 5-character service USB device failed.
  • Page 77 GUEST OVER CURRENT The system has become a Party An over current from the (USB) Guest as the Party Chain function port was detected. has been activated by a Party Host. PROTECTED HOST The USB device is write-protected. The system activated the Party PUSH STOP Chain function and has become a You tried to perform an operation...

  • Page 78: Precautions

    On safety Precautions Completely disconnect the AC power • • cord (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if it is not going to be used When carrying the subwoofer for an extended period of time. When To avoid damaging the disc unplugging the system, always grip the mechanism, perform the following plug.
  • Page 79 — Locations where a wireless LAN is when performing communication using installed BLUETOOTH technology. — Around microwave ovens that are Sony cannot be held liable in any way • • in use for damages or other loss resulting — Locations where other...

  • Page 80: Specifications

    BLUETOOTH devices connected with • • Specifications this system must comply with the BLUETOOTH specification prescribed by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and must Active Subwoofer be certified to comply. However, even (SA-WGT5D) when a device complies with the BLUETOOTH specification, there may be cases where the characteristics or Amplifier section specifications of the BLUETOOTH device...

  • Page 81: Tuner Section

    Disc player section Tuner section System: FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne Compact disc and digital audio tuner and video system Antenna: Laser Diode Properties FM lead antenna Emission Duration: Continuous AM loop antenna Laser Output*: Less than 44.6 μW FM tuner section * This output is the value Tuning range: measurement at a distance of...

  • Page 82: Supported Audio Formats

    BLUETOOTH section Supported audio formats Communication system: Supported bit rate: BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0 MPEG1 Layer-3: Output: 32 kbps – 320 kbps (VBR) BLUETOOTH Standard Power WMA (USB devices only): Class 2 48 kbps – 192 kbps (VBR, CBR) Maximum communication range: AAC (USB devices only): Line of sight approx.

  • Page 83: Speaker System

    Speaker System General Power requirements: (SS-GT5DB) AC 120 V – 240 V, 50/60 Hz Speaker system: Power consumption: 2-way, bass reflex 350 W Speaker unit (left): Power consumption (at the Power Tweeter: 50 mm × 1, cone type Saving mode): Midrange: 90 mm ×...

  • Page 84: 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 85 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...
  • Page 88 ©2015 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia 4-570-734-12(1)

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