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4-485-746-

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model name [LBT-GPX555 / MHC-GPX888/GPX555]

[4-485-746-

(1)] GB

filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO130059\LBT-
GPX555\4485746111_GB\01COV.fm]

masterpage:Cov

model name [LBT-GPX555 / MHC-GPX888/GPX555]

[4-485-746-

(1)] GB

LBT-GPX555
MHC-GPX888/GPX555

Getting Started

USB Transfer

Tuner

Bluetooth

Sound Adjustment

Disc/USB Playback

Other Operations

Additional Information

HOME AUDIO
SYSTEM

Operating Instructions

Summary of Contents for LBT-GPX555

Page 1: ...SO130059 LBT GPX555 4485746111_GB 01COV fm masterpage Cov model name LBT GPX555 MHC GPX888 GPX555 4 485 746 11 1 GB LBT GPX555 MHC GPX888 GPX555 Getting Started USB Transfer Tuner Bluetooth Sound Adjustment Disc USB Playback Other Operations Additional Information HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits set out in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard This appliance is classified as a CLASS 1 LASER product This marking is located on the rear ext...

Page 3: ...s accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when moving the cart apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip over 13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time 14 Refer all servicing to qualified service perso...

Page 4: ...aluation MPE But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person s body excluding extremities hands wrists feet and ankles For customers in Australia Disposal of Old Electrical Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems License and Trademark Notice WALKMAN ...

Page 5: ...ible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance All other trademarks and registered trademarks are of their respective holders In this manual and marks are not specified About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models MHC GPX888 LBT GPX555 and...

Page 6: ...s system 16 Playing a USB device 17 Searching for a track or audio file Track Search 17 Using play mode 18 USB Transfer Transferring music 19 Tuner Listening to the radio 22 Bluetooth About the Bluetooth wireless technology 23 Setting the Bluetooth audio codecs 24 Connecting a smartphone with one touch NFC 24 Listening to music wirelessly on a Bluetooth device 25 Setting the Bluetooth standby mode...

Page 7: ...hanging 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 function 35 Additional Information Playable discs 36 Websites for compatible devices 36 Troubleshooting 37 Messages 42 Precauti...

Page 8: ... Left 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 R G O P Q E K F G D I I J M N L A B C H J H ...

Page 9: ...ume 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 H Select the menu items Remote control PRESET Select a preset station during TUNER function select folder Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device Unit only Select a preset station during TUNER function m M rewind fast forward Hol...

Page 10: ...s connected to the B port L USB B REC PLAY port Connect and transfer to an optional USB device M MIC jack Connect a microphone MIC LEVEL MIN MAX Adjust the microphone volume N USB A PLAY port Connect an optional USB device O FLANGER ISOLATOR PAN WAH page 30 Select the DJ EFFECT type P BLUETOOTH page 25 26 Press to select Bluetooth function Hold down to activate Bluetooth pairing during Bluetooth f...

Page 11: ...Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Getting Started B and D are different depending on the model See below BLACK BLACK GRAY GRAY BLACK GRAY GRAY 1 2 3 4 1 3 4 2 5 1 2 1 5 2 MHC GPX888 LBT GPX555 MHC GPX555 MHC GPX888 LBT GPX555 MHC GPX555 1 To front speaker left 2 To front speaker right 3 To subwoofer left 4 To subwoofer right 5 To subwoofer ...

Page 12: ...stem to enjoy the Party Chain function page 30 AUDIO IN 1 PARTY CHAIN IN L R jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a TV or an audio video equipment The sound is output through this system Connect to another audio system to enjoy the Party Chain function page 30 AUDIO IN 2 L R jacks Connect to the audio output jacks of a computer or gaming device The sound is output through this system D FRONT...

Page 13: ... GPX888 only The speaker pads are pre installed in vertical position to stabilize the speakers and to prevent them from slipping If you want to place the speakers in horizontal positioning page 14 attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the speakers as shown below Front speaker Subwoofer Positioning the speakers To obtain optimum performance from the system we recommend you to place the ...

Page 14: ... like a hall Positioning Installing 1 Insert the pins of the spacer supplied to the catcher holes on top of the subwoofer 2 Stack the front right speaker on top of the subwoofer Make sure the pins of the spacer are inserted into catcher holes on the front right speaker 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install another subwoofer and front left speaker 45 A D E B C SONY emblem SONY emblem 0 3 m 1 foot 0 3 m...

Page 15: ...Y SET appears in the display panel press repeatedly to select CLOCK SET then press 3 Press repeatedly to set the hour then press 4 Press repeatedly to set the minutes then press Changing the display mode The demonstration appears in the display panel once you plug the power cord into a wall socket Press DISPLAY repeatedly while the system is turned off Demonstration The display changes and the ind...

Page 16: ...t If the USB device has more than one memory for example an internal memory and a memory card you can select which memory to use as a playback source or transfer destination Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation Note You cannot select a memory during playback or transfer Make sure to select a memory before starting playback or transfer 1 Press USB USB SELECT repeatedly until USB A ...

Page 17: ...tart playback The audio files are played back in different orders depending on the play mode page 18 Searching for a track or audio file Track Search 1 Press SEARCH SEARCH lights up in the display panel 2 Audio files only Press to select the folder you want then press or N To search in other folders press to exit then select the folder you want 3 Press to select the track or audio file you want th...

Page 18: ...l audio files on a USB device FLDR SHUF shuffle all audio files in the specified folder on the USB device Note When you turn off the system the selected Shuffle Play is cleared and the play mode returns to Normal Play You can make a program of up to 25 steps in the order you want them to be played back 1 For CD function Press CD to select CD function For USB function Press USB repeatedly to select...

Page 19: ... Transferring music You can transfer music from a sound source to a USB device connected to the B port The audio format of files transferred by this system is MP3 However you can also transfer WMA and AAC files from USB A Notes Do not remove the USB device during transfer or erase operations Doing so may corrupt the data on the USB device or damage the USB device itself MP3 WMA AAC files are trans...

Page 20: ...epeatedly until USB A lights up in the display panel then connect the USB device containing audio files you want to transfer to A port 3 For Synchronized Transfer When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE on the remote control repeatedly to select the play mode you want Notes If you start transferring in Shuffle Play FLDR SHUF the selected play mode changes to FLDR automatically If you start transf...

Page 21: ...of transfer Notes When a new MP3 file is created transfer is disabled for the time being If you press REC TO USB B again after a few seconds a new MP3 file can be created Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press USB USB SELECT repeatedly until USB A or USB B lights up in the display panel when playback is stopped 2 Press or repeatedly to select the audio file or folder 3 Press...

Page 22: ...ia Manager for WALKMAN be sure to transfer in MP3 format When connecting a Walkman to the system be sure to connect after the display Creating Library or Creating Database on the Walkman has disappeared Listening to the radio 1 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select FM or AM band 2 For automatic scanning Hold down TUNING until the frequency indication changes and then release Scanning stops automatic...

Page 23: ...ETE appears in the display panel The station is stored To tune to a preset station Press PRESET or on the unit repeatedly to select the preset number you want About the Bluetooth wireless technology Bluetooth wireless technology is a short range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 met...

Page 24: ...g while the system is connected to a Bluetooth device the Bluetooth device will be disconnected To connect to the Bluetooth device perform the Bluetooth connection again Connecting a smartphone with one touch NFC What is NFC NFC Near Field Communication is a technology enabling short range wireless communication between various devices such as smartphones and IC tags Thanks to the NFC function dat...

Page 25: ...uctions of your Bluetooth device Tip If pairing and the Bluetooth connection fail do the following Relaunch NFC Easy Connect and move the smartphone slowly over the N Mark Remove the case from the smartphone if using a commercially available smartphone case To play music from the smartphone Start playing of an audio source on the smartphone For details on playback refer to the operating instructio...

Page 26: ...d device will be deleted Passkey may be called Passcode PIN code PIN number or Password etc depending on the device The pairing standby status of the system is canceled after about 5 minutes If pairing is not successful repeat from step 1 While connected to a Bluetooth device this system cannot be detected and connection cannot be established from another Bluetooth device which is never paired bef...

Page 27: ...ss BLUETOOTH to disconnect the Bluetooth device 2 Hold down x and WAH for about 3 seconds PAIR HISTORY and CLEAR appear in the display panel and all the pairing information is erased Setting the Bluetooth standby mode The Bluetooth standby mode enables the system to turn on automatically when you establish the Bluetooth connection from a Bluetooth device 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeate...

Page 28: ... Bluetooth technology works with iPhone 5s iPhone 5c iPhone 5 iPhone 4s iPhone 4 iPhone 3GS iPod touch 5th generation iPod touch 4th generation Adjusting the sound To adjust the subwoofer level 1 Press OPTIONS on the unit 2 Press repeatedly to select SUBWOOFER then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the subwoofer level then press To exit the options menu press OPTIONS on the unit Sound Adjustment ...

Page 29: ...e Press MUSIC repeatedly to select FLAT Notes We recommend you to select the football mode when watching a football match broadcast If you hear unnatural sound in the content when NARRATION OFF is selected NARRATION ON is recommended This feature does not support monaural sound You can only select the Virtual Football mode during AUDIO IN 1 or AUDIO IN 2 function Creating your own sound effect You...

Page 30: ...ect level To turn off the effect Press the selected effect button again Notes The DJ EFFECT is automatically turned off when you turn off the system or change the function or tuner band If you activate the DJ EFFECT during transfer the sound effect will not be transferred to the USB device You cannot use VOLUME DJ CONTROL on the unit to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is activated Press VOLUM...

Page 31: ...on When you make connection B You can connect the system which is not equipped with Party Chain function at the last system Be sure to select the function which corresponds to the AUDIO IN jacks on the last system You must select the first system as Party Host so that all systems are playing the same music when Party Chain function is activated In this connection the last system is not connected t...

Page 32: ... function is activated while one of the system in the connection is performing USB transfer the Party Chain function will not be activated on that system and the systems connected after it Party Chain function will only be activated after that system completed or stopped the USB transfer For details on the operations of other systems refer to the operating instructions of the systems To select a n...

Page 33: ... album information Note The elapsed playing time of an audio file encoded using a VBR variable bit rate is not displayed correctly Changing the illumination pattern and color Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to show the current setting Press repeatedly to select the illumination pattern or color on the unit and the speakers To turn off the illumination press LED PATTERN repeatedly to select PATTERN ...

Page 34: ... For Recording Timer Connect a transferable USB device to the B port 7 Press 1 to turn off the system Note If the system remains on the timers will not take effect To check the timer setting or activate the timer again 1 Press TIMER MENU TIMER SELECT flashes in the display panel 2 Press 3 Press repeatedly to select PLAY SELECT or REC SELECT then press To cancel the timer Repeat the same procedure ...

Page 35: ...5 seconds until CHILD LOCK and OFF appear in the display panel Note Child Lock function will be canceled when you disconnect the power cord Setting the automatic standby function This system is equipped with an automatic standby function With this function the system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is no operation or audio signal output By default the automatic sta...

Page 36: ... which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side However since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc CD standard playback on this product is not guaranteed Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs ...

Page 37: ...crophone is connected to the MIC jack correctly Make sure the microphone is turned on There is severe hum or noise Move the system away from sources of noise Connect the system to a different wall outlet Install a noise filter commercially available to the power cord Turn off surrounding electrical equipment The timer does not function Check the timer setting and set the correct time page 33 Cance...

Page 38: ...ack page 36 Remove the disc and wipe away the moisture on the disc then leave the system turned on for a few hours until the moisture evaporates The sound skips Wipe the disc clean page 42 Reload the disc Move the unit to a place with no vibration e g on top of a stable stand Move the speakers away from the unit or place them on separate stands When you listen to a track with bass sounds at high v...

Page 39: ...reconnect the USB device then turn on the system The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Noise may have entered during the transfer process Delete the file and try transfer again The bit rate used when encoding audio files was low Send audio files with higher bit rate to the USB device READING is displayed for an extended time or it takes a long time before playback starts T...

Page 40: ...annot be received TUNED or ST flashes in the display panel Connect the antenna properly Change the antenna location and its orientation to obtain good reception Connect a commercially available external antenna Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off from the plastic stand Turn off surrounding electrical equipment Bluetooth device Pairing cannot be performed Move t...

Page 41: ...e activated Check the connections page 30 Make sure the audio cords are connected correctly PARTY CHAIN is flashing in the display panel AUDIO IN 1 function is selected during Party Chain function Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select other function Restart the system To reset the system If the system still does not operate properly reset the system to factory default settings Use the buttons on the...

Page 42: ...re than 25 steps TRACK FULL You cannot transfer onto the USB device because the number of file has reached its maximum Precautions When carrying the unit Perform the following procedure to protect the disc mechanism Use the buttons on the unit to perform this operation 1 Press 1 to turn on the system 2 Press CD 3 Remove the disc Press Z OPEN CLOSE to open and close the disc tray Wait until NO DISC...

Page 43: ...ess LAN is installed Around microwave ovens that are in use Locations where other electromagnetic waves occur Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN IEEE 802 11b g use the same frequency band 2 4 GHz When using your Bluetooth device near a device with wireless LAN capability electromagnetic interference may occur This could result in lower data transfer rates noise or inability to connect If this happ...

Page 44: ...r reference 600 W 600 W per channel at 4 ohms 100 Hz LBT GPX555 MHC GPX555 Front speaker Power Output rated 350 W 350 W at 4 ohms 1 kHz 1 THD RMS output power reference 600 W 600 W per channel at 4 ohms 1 kHz Subwoofer RMS output power reference 600 W 4 ohms 100 Hz Inputs AUDIO IN 1 PARTY CHAIN IN L R Voltage 2 V impedance 47 kilohms AUDIO IN 2 L R Voltage 2 V impedance 47 kilohms MIC MHC GPX888 o...

Page 45: ...Hz step Other models 531 kHz 1 602 kHz 9 kHz step 530 kHz 1 610 kHz 10 kHz step Bluetooth section Communication system Bluetooth Standard version 3 1 Output Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of sight approx 10 m1 Frequency band 2 4 GHz band 2 4000 GHz 2 4835 GHz Modulation method FHSS Freq Hopping Spread Spectrum Compatible Bluetooth profiles2 A2DP Advanced Audio Di...

Page 46: ...1 4 in 15 5 8 in 12 5 8 in Mass Approx SS WGP888 8 3 kg 18 lb 5 oz SS WGP555 8 7 kg 19 lb 3 oz Quantity MHC GPX888 2 pieces LBT GPX555 MHC GPX555 1 piece General Power requirements USA model AC 120 V 60 Hz Mexican model AC 120 V 240 V 60 Hz Chilean and Bolivian models AC 220 V 240 V 50 Hz Other models AC 120 V 240 V 50 60 Hz Power consumption MHC GPX888 360 W LBT GPX555 MHC GPX555 280 W Dimensions...

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Page 48: ... 2014 Sony Corporation Printed in Malaysia model name LBT GPX555 MHC GPX888 GPX555 4 485 746 11 1 GB filename D NORM S JOB SONY HA SO130059 LBT GPX555 4485746111_GB 090BPG fm masterpage Bcov ...

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