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Home Audio System Getting Started USB Device Operating Instructions BLUETOOTH connection Sound Adjustment Other Operations Additional Information GTK-XB60/XB90...
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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...
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EU directives. This product has been manufactured by or on behalf of Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. Inquiries related to product compliance based on European Union legislation shall be addressed to the...
About this manual This system is designed to be used for the following purposes: • Playing back music sources • Some illustrations are presented as on USB devices or BLUETOOTH conceptual drawings, and may be devices different from the actual products. •...
(AAC/LDAC™) ..20 License and Trademark Setting the BLUETOOTH Notice ........42 standby mode ......21 Turning on or off the BLUETOOTH signal ....21 Using “Sony | Music Center” and “Fiestable” via BLUETOOTH connection ..22 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound ....23...
Guide to parts and controls GTK-XB60 Speaker Lights* (page 30) Rear * Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.
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GTK-XB90 Speaker Lights* (page 30) Rear * Do not look directly at the light-emitting parts when the Speaker Lights are turned on.
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(power) button (N-Mark) (page 17) Press to turn on or off the system. ADD button (page 28) (power) indicator — Lights up in green while the ADD L/R indicators (page 28) system is turned on. — Lights up in amber while the ...
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Audio output and input jacks Use an audio cord (not supplied) to make either connection as follows: • AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks — Connect to the audio input jacks of an optional equipment. — Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Wired Party Chain function (page 24).
Deactivating the demonstration Getting Started Turning on the system Hold down W.PARTY CHAIN LIGHT for more than 3 seconds while the demonstration is Connect the AC power cord performed. (supplied) to the AC IN jack on The demonstration ends and the the rear of the unit, and then system enters the standby mode.
Charging the battery Placing the system horizontally The system can be used with the built-in battery (rechargeable) instead You can also place the system horizontally of connecting the AC power cord to as illustrated below. (Place the rubber feet a wall outlet if the battery has been side down.) sufficiently charged.
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You can also check the battery to maintain its performance. level using “Sony | Music Center” • In an extremely cold or hot environment, (page 22). charging stops for safety.
USB device were originally from a list of music on the USB encoded with incompatible software, device using “Sony | Music Center” those files may produce noise or (page 22). interrupted audio, or may not play at all.
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Other operations Do this Press / Pause . To playback resume play, press / again. Press / Play back the twice. next song Press / Play back the previous song three times. Notes • This system cannot play audio files on the USB device in the following cases;...
Hold down FUNCTION BLUETOOTH connection PAIRING for more than 3 seconds. Pairing this system with Voice guidance (“Bluetooth a BLUETOOTH device pairing”) will be output and the (BLUETOOTH) indicator will flash quickly. Pairing is an operation in which BLUETOOTH devices register each other beforehand.
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To cancel the pairing operation Make sure that a BLUETOOTH Press FUNCTION PAIRING. connection has been established. To terminate the BLUETOOTH Once a BLUETOOTH connection connection is established, the system will Turn off the BLUETOOTH function on emit a notification sound, and the the connected device.
Touch the BLUETOOTH device One Touch BLUETOOTH to the N-Mark on the unit Connection by NFC until the BLUETOOTH device responds to the system. NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as smartphones and IC tags.
To terminate the BLUETOOTH Listening to music on a connection BLUETOOTH device Touch the BLUETOOTH device to the N-Mark on the unit again. You can enjoy listening to music on a connected BLUETOOTH device. Erasing all the pairing Check the following before playing music: registration information —The BLUETOOTH function of the...
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Start playback of an audio Switching between BLUETOOTH source on the BLUETOOTH devices connected to the system device. at the same time (Multi-device For details, refer to the operating Connection) instructions of your BLUETOOTH device. You can also use / Up to 3 BLUETOOTH devices can be on the connected to the system at the same...
10 meters (33 feet). You can select an audio codec option Supported BLUETOOTH version, from the following two settings by using “Sony | Music Center” profiles and codecs (page 22). The default setting of For details, see “BLUETOOTH section”...
This setting can only be configured by data than the other technologies, using “Sony | Music Center.” For details for transmitting over a on “Sony | Music Center,” see “Using BLUETOOTH wireless network with “Sony | Music Center” and “Fiestable”...
You can control the system more from the App Store or Google Play. flexibly and enjoy it in new ways using the free Apps “Sony | Music Center” and “Fiestable” on your smartphone/ What you can do with iPhone. “Sony | Music Center” and “Sony | Music Center”:...
Refer to “Sony | Music Center” Help Sound Adjustment for more details. http://info.vssupport.sony.net/help/ Adjusting the sound Do this Adjust the Press the volume +/– volume buttons. Notes Generate Press EXTRA BASS. • If the “Sony | Music Center” application...
Other Operations Enjoying wired playback using multiple systems (Wired 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”...
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If one of the systems is not equipped with the Wired 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 that is not equipped with the Wired Party Chain function as the last system.
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To select a new Party Host Enjoying the Wired Party Chain Only when you connect using (page 24), you can select a new Turn on all the systems. Party Host. Repeat step 2 of “Enjoying the Wired Party Chain” on the system Activate the Wired Party to be used as a new Party Host.
Set the second system as a Enjoying wireless Party Guest. playback using multiple Press FUNCTION PAIRING on the second system repeatedly systems (Wireless Party until the (BLUETOOTH) indicator lights up. Chain function) Press W.PARTY CHAIN LIGHT on the second system. The second system will be set as You can connect multiple audio a Party Guest.
Activating the speaker add Hint To add new Party Guests after Wireless function Party Chain has already been established, repeat the procedure from in step 2. Bring two GTK-XB60 or GTK-XB90 systems within 1 meter (3 feet) of each other. Wireless Party Chain indicator Press FUNCTION PAIRING...
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Hold down ADD on system Press ADD on system . The repeatedly to select the ADD L/R indicators on the output mode. unit will flash. The ADD L/R indicators on both Then the L/R indicators on both systems show the current output systems change their status mode.
You can also select various light For details on the pairing, see modes such as the following by using “Pairing this system with a “Sony | Music Center” (page 22). BLUETOOTH device” (page 15) • RAVE: a light mode suitable for or “One Touch BLUETOOTH dance music with a lot of flashing Connection by NFC”...
Making a call Enjoying hands-free calls Make a call by operating the You can enjoy hands-free calls with connected BLUETOOTH mobile a BLUETOOTH mobile phone that phone. supports HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile). When you make a call, playback will pause and the system will emit To use this function, make sure that a dial tone.
Using an optional Using an optional equipment microphone You can output your voice from the Connect an optional system by connecting a dynamic equipment (i.e. WALKMAN®, microphone with a normal plug (not smartphone, TV, DVD player, supplied). IC recorder, etc.) to the Turn the MIC LEVEL knob AUDIO/PARTY CHAIN IN L/R to MIN to reduce the...
For details on the battery life, see ”Usage life of the lithium-ion battery” (page 41). “Sony | Music Center.” For details on “Sony | Music Center,” see “Using “Sony | Music Center” and “Fiestable”...
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 supported USB devices contents for reference.
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(page 34). file. —The USB device is not recognized. • Set the play mode to normal play —Playback is not possible. mode using “Sony | Music Center” —The sound skips. (page 22). —There is noise. —A distorted sound is output.
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Connection is not possible. Files cannot be played back. • The BLUETOOTH device you • USB devices formatted with file attempted to connect does not systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 support the A2DP profile, and are unsupported.* cannot be connected with the •...
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Notes Party Chain function. • If the system doesn’t turn back on, consult Unable to connect a BLUETOOTH your Sony dealer. device with the system in the • Pairing information is not deleted when Wireless Party Chain function. you press RESET.
Restoring the system to the Precautions factory default settings On safety If the system still does not operate • Completely disconnect the AC power cord properly, restore it to the factory (mains lead) from the wall outlet (mains) if default settings. it is not going to be used for an extended period of time.
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On BLUETOOTH Communication • Sony cannot be held liable in any way for damages or other loss resulting from • BLUETOOTH devices should be used information leaks during communication within approximately 10 meters (33 feet) using BLUETOOTH technology. (unobstructed distance) of each other.
BLUETOOTH section Specifications Communication system: BLUETOOTH Standard version 4.2 Speaker section Output: GTK-XB60: BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2 Tweeter: 50 mm (2 in) × 2, cone type Maximum output power: Woofer: 130 mm (5 in) × 2, cone type ...
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Lithium-ion battery section General GTK-XB60: Power requirements: Normal voltage: 14.4 V North American model: AC 120 V, Normal capacity: 2500 mAh, 36 Wh 60 Hz Other models: AC 120 V 240 V, Maximum charging current: 1 A Maximum charging voltage: 16.7 Vdc 50/60 Hz Power consumption: GTK-XB90: GTK-XB60: 55 W Normal voltage: 21.6 V GTK-XB90: 60 W Normal capacity: 2500 mAh, 54 Wh...
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