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MHC-GT3D

model name [MHC-GT3D]

[4-562-957-

(2)] GB

filename[D:\NORM'S JOB\SONY HA\SO150006\MHC-GT3D (PMRF
03)\4562957132_GB (CEK)\010COV.fm]

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Page 1: ...ame D NORM S JOB SONY HA SO150006 MHC GT3D PMRF 03 4562957132_GB CEK 010COV fm masterpage Cov Getting Started USB Transfer Tuner BLUETOOTH Sound Adjustment Disc USB Playback Other Operations Additional Information HOME AUDIO SYSTEM Operating Instructions ...

Page 2: ...ely Do not install the appliance in a confined space such as a bookcase or built in cabinet Do not expose batteries or appliances with battery installed to excessive heat such as sunshine and fire The unit is not disconnected from the mains as long as it is connected to the AC outlet even if the unit itself has been turned off The validity of the CE marking is restricted to only those countries wh...

Page 3: ...cts at end of life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment For all other batteries please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery please contact your l...

Page 4: ...ratories 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 The N Mark is a trademark or registered trademark of NFC Forum Inc in the United States and in other countries Android is a trademark of Google Inc Google Play is a tradem...

Page 5: ...trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners In this manual and marks are not specified About this manual This manual mainly explains operations using the remote control but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the subwoofer having the same or similar names Icons such as listed at the top of each explanation indicate the type of media that can be used with the fun...

Page 6: ...an models 24 Setting the clock 24 Changing the display mode 24 Disc USB Playback Basic playback 25 Other playback operations 26 Using play mode 29 Restricting playback of the disc Parental Control 31 Viewing information of a disc and USB device 32 Using the Setup Menu 33 USB Transfer Transferring music 36 Tuner Listening to the radio 39 BLUETOOTH About the BLUETOOTH wireless technology 40 One Touc...

Page 7: ...sing the Party Chain function 46 Singing along Karaoke 48 Enjoying the Party Light 49 Using the timers 49 Using optional equipment 50 Deactivating the buttons on the subwoofer Child Lock 50 Setting the automatic standby function 51 Updating the software 51 Additional Information Troubleshooting 51 Precautions 59 Specifications 61 Language code list 63 Index 65 ...

Page 8: ... and conforms to ISO 96606 Level 1 Level 2 or Joliet extended format DVD ROM R RW R RW in DATA DVD format that contains the MP31 2 JPEG4 MPEG45 and Xvid files and conforms to UDF Universal Disk Format The system will attempt to play back any data with the extensions above even if it is not in MP3 WMA AAC JPEG MPEG4 Xvid format Playing this data may generate a loud noise which could damage your spe...

Page 9: ...h DRM Digital Rights Management copyright protection The MP3 PRO audio file can be played back as MP3 file The system may not play back an Xvid file when the file has been combined from two or more Xvid files The system cannot play back some Xvid files that are longer than 2 hours Mixed CD This format records data on the first track and audio AUDIO CD data on the second and subsequent tracks of a ...

Page 10: ...ting the audio file image file or video file Compatibility with all MP3 WMA AAC MPEG4 Xvid encoding writing software recording devices and recording media cannot be guaranteed Depending on the Xvid file the picture may be unclear or the sound may skip Notes about USB devices This system is not guaranteed to operate with all USB devices Although there are a variety of complex functions for USB devi...

Page 11: ...page Right model name MHC GT3D 4 562 957 13 2 GB Guide to parts and controls DVD Receiver subwoofer unit The button has a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system Party Light page 49 Do not look directly at the light emitting part when the Party Light is turned on ...

Page 12: ...page 44 MEGA BASS indicator page 44 FUNCTION SOUND FIELD Press this button then turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the function or sound field you want then press ENTER LIGHT MODE page 49 ENTER Enters the settings MULTI CONTROL Selects a FUNCTION SOUND FIELD or LIGHT MODE PARTY CHAIN page 47 48 57 FLANGER ISOLATOR SAMPLER DJ OFF page 46 REC TO USB Transfers music to the USB device which is conn...

Page 13: ...s this button repeatedly to select ON NARRATION or OFF NARRATION open close Inserts or ejects a disc N Mark page 42 Remote control sensor Disc tray Display panel Remote control The numeric button 2 AUDIO and buttons have a tactile dot Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system To use the button printed in pink hold down SHIFT then press the button DISPLAY page 24 32 39 40 DISPLAY...

Page 14: ...48 MIC ECHO page 48 SCORE page 49 select folder Selects a folder on a data disc or a USB device KEY CONTROL page 48 DVD TOP MENU Displays the DVD title on the TV screen DVD TUNER MENU page 26 27 39 RETURN page 26 30 OPTIONS Enters or exits the options menu Selects the menu items Enters the settings MEGA BASS page 44 FUNCTION Selects a function SEARCH page 26 27 30 SHIFT Hold down to activate the b...

Page 15: ... following precautions when installing the speaker system and the subwoofer Do not block the ventilation holes on the rear panel of the subwoofer Do not place the speaker system and the subwoofer in a metal cabinet Do not place an object such as an aquarium between the speaker system and the subwoofer Place the subwoofer close to the speaker system in a same room When the speaker system is placed ...

Page 16: ... dealers or licensed contractors and pay special attention to safety during the installation Sony is not responsible for accidents or damage caused by improper installation insufficient wall strength improper screw installation or natural calamity etc 1 Prepare screws not supplied that are suitable for the holes on the back of the speaker system 2 Drive the screws to the wall The screws should pro...

Page 17: ...rear locks at the back of the speaker system to avoid it from detaching Do not lift the speaker system while it is attached to the subwoofer Doing so might damage the rear locks To detach the speaker system from the subwoofer Gently tip the speaker system to the rear and then lift it up Do not apply force or push near the sides of the speaker system Doing so may cause the speaker system to fall In...

Page 18: ...r tripod Do not install the speaker system on the tripod placed on unstable surface walkway or any other unsuitable locations Make sure the speaker system is attached on the tripod securely Do not push the speaker system or place any objects on the speaker system when it is installed on the tripod Do not rotate or lift the speaker system when it is installed on the tripod Do not walk over the trip...

Page 19: ...SO150006 MHC GT3D PMRF 03 4562957132_GB CEK 050CON fm masterpage Right model name MHC GT3D 4 562 957 13 2 GB Hooking up the system securely Video cord supplied Red White Audio cord not supplied Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally To the wall outlet ...

Page 20: ...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 46 FM ANTENNA Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception when you set up the antenna Keep the antenna away from the speaker cords the AC power cord mains lead and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise Powe...

Page 21: ...l at the subwoofer s remote control sensor 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 To listen to the TV sound with an optical digital connection Turn on the TV and then press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the optical function Rear of the subwoofer Optical digital cable su...

Page 22: ...dio output mode on the TV or external equipment in order to output 2 channel Linear PCM audio signals When no TV sound is heard from the system If the message CODE 01 and SGNL ERR appear on the display and no TV sound is heard from the subwoofer and the speaker system check the following items and take the corrective actions on the TV Check that the speaker output setting is set to use external sp...

Page 23: ...QUICK setup 1 Turn on your TV and select the video input 2 Press to turn on the system 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select DVD CD or USB The guide message Press ENTER to run QUICK SETUP appears at the bottom of the TV screen 4 Press without inserting a disc or connecting a USB device LANGUAGE SETUP appears on the TV screen Displayed items may vary depending on country or region 5 Press repeatedl...

Page 24: ...N then turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select DVD CD then press ENTER 3 Hold down MIC ECHO and ENTER for more than 3 seconds NTSC or PAL appears in the display panel Setting the clock You cannot set the clock in Power Saving Mode 1 Press to turn on the system 2 Hold down SHIFT then press TIMER MENU PLAY SET appears in the display panel Press repeatedly to select CLOCK then press 3 Press repeatedly ...

Page 25: ... cannot be plugged into the USB port 3 only Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly to select the media MUSIC VIDEO PHOTO you want 4 Press to start playback To select USB memory You can select which memory to use as a playback source or transfer destination if the USB device has an internal memory and a memory card Make sure to select a memory before starting playback or transfer 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repea...

Page 26: ...o select the file you want then press Other playback operations Depending on the type of disc or file the function may not work To Press View DVD menu DVD TUNER MENU View Folder List or File List SEARCH Press the button again to turn off the Folder List or File List Return to Folder List when in File List RETURN Locate a point quickly in fast forward or fast reverse Lock Search or during playback ...

Page 27: ...arch the track and index To search using the time code 1 Press SEARCH repeatedly during playback to select the time search mode 2 Hold down SHIFT then press the numeric buttons to enter the time code then press Example To find a scene at 2 hours 10 minutes and 20 seconds hold down SHIFT then press 2 1 0 2 0 2 10 20 Press CLEAR to cancel the number To search using the DVD menu 1 Press DVD TUNER MEN...

Page 28: ... left or right channel SUPER VIDEO CD 1 STEREO The stereo sound of audio track 1 1 1 L 1 2 R The monaural sound of the left or right channel of audio track 1 2 STEREO The stereo sound of audio track 2 2 1 L 2 2 R The monaural sound of the left or right channel of audio track 2 You can use the PBC Playback Control menu to enjoy the VIDEO CD s interactive software 1 Press to play a VIDEO CD in PBC T...

Page 29: ...When playback is stopped press PLAY MODE repeatedly When playing a disc DISC SHUFFLE shuffles all audio files on a disc FOLDER SHUFFLE shuffles all audio files in the folder on the disc Cannot be selected for AUDIO CD When playing a USB device ONE USB DEVICE SHUFFLE shuffles all audio files on a USB device FOLDER SHUFFLE shuffles all compatible files in the folder on the USB device Shuffle Play ca...

Page 30: ...delete a programmed step 1 Use the same procedure as in step 4 and step 5 of Creating your own program 2 Press repeatedly to select the track or file you want to delete then press The program step number disappears To delete the last step from the Program List Press CLEAR To display the Program List Hold down SHIFT then press DISPLAY repeatedly To cancel Program Play When playback is stopped press...

Page 31: ...tal Control You can restrict playback of DVD VIDEOs according to a predetermined level Scenes may be skipped or replaced with different scenes 1 When playback is stopped press SETUP 2 Press repeatedly to select SYSTEM SETUP then press 3 Press repeatedly to select PARENTAL CONTROL then press 4 Enter or re enter your 4 digit password using the numeric buttons then press 5 Press repeatedly to select ...

Page 32: ...nics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA 2 If an audio file has an ID3 tag the system will display an album name title name artist name from the ID3 tag information The system can support ID3 ver 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 If the file or folder contains characters which cannot be displayed those characters will be displayed as _ Depending on the source being played some information may ...

Page 33: ...g is selected and setup is completed To exit the menu Press SETUP OSD Selects the language of the on screen display MENU Selects the language for the DVD menu AUDIO Switches the language of the sound track When you select ORIGINAL the language given priority in the disc is selected SUBTITLE Switches the language of the subtitle recorded on the DVD VIDEO When you select AUDIO FOLLOW the language fo...

Page 34: ...IDEO OUT jack ON Sets the black level of the output signal to the standard level OFF Lowers the standard black level Use this when the picture becomes too white PAUSE MODE AUTO The picture including subjects that move dynamically is output with no jitter Normally select this setting FRAME The picture including subjects that do not move dynamically is output in high resolution PHOTO EFFECT JPEG fil...

Page 35: ...signal DOLBY SURROUND Outputs multi channel audio into a 2 channel surround signal SCREEN SAVER Prevents damage on the TV Press any button to cancel the screen saver ON Turns on the screen saver function if you do not operate the system for about 15 minutes OFF Off BACKGROUND Selects the background color or picture to be displayed on the TV screen JACKET PICTURE The jacket picture still picture th...

Page 36: ...peatedly to select BIT RATE then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the bit rate you want then press 128 KBPS encoded MP3 tracks have smaller file size and lower audio quality 256 KBPS encoded MP3 tracks have bigger file size but higher audio quality To exit OPTIONS menu press OPTIONS You can transfer music to a USB device connected to USB port as follows Synchronized Transfer Transfer all support...

Page 37: ...also created automatically after approximately 1 hour of transfer When a new MP3 file is created transfer is disabled for the time being If you press REC TO USB again after a few seconds a new MP3 file can be created Notes on transfer While transferring except Analog Transfer no sound is output CD TEXT information is not transferred in the created MP3 files The transfer stops automatically if the ...

Page 38: ...s repeatedly to select a folder then press 6 Press repeatedly to select the audio file you want to erase then press Select ALL TRACKS to select all audio files in the folder FOLDER ERASE or TRACK ERASE and PUSH ENTER appears in the display panel To cancel press 7 Press COMPLETE appears in the display panel To exit OPTIONS menu press OPTIONS A folder that contains non MP3 WMA AAC format audio files...

Page 39: ...n you tune to an FM station that provides RDS services information such as the service name or station name is provided by broadcasts You can check the RDS information by pressing DISPLAY repeatedly To reduce static noise on a weak FM stereo station press FM MODE repeatedly until ST disappears from the display panel You will lose the stereo effect but reception will improve You can store up to 20 ...

Page 40: ...appears in the display panel If the system is connected to a BLUETOOTH device press BLUETOOTH on the subwoofer to disconnect the BLUETOOTH device 3 Hold down PAIRING on the subwoofer for 2 seconds or more PAIRING flashes in the display panel 4 Perform the pairing procedure on the BLUETOOTH device For details refer to the operating instructions of your BLUETOOTH device 5 Select MHC GT3D on the devi...

Page 41: ...e is not connected Once the connection is established the BLUETOOTH device name appears in the display panel 3 Press to start playback Depending on the BLUETOOTH device you may have to press twice you may need to start playing an audio source on the BLUETOOTH device 4 Adjust the volume Adjust the volume of the BLUETOOTH device first if the volume level is still too low adjust the volume level on t...

Page 42: ... refer to the operating instructions of the NFC compatible smartphone If your NFC compatible smartphone is having an older OS version than Android 4 1 x download and start the NFC Easy Connect application NFC Easy Connect is a free application for Android smartphone that can be obtained from Google Play The application may not be available in some countries regions 1 Touch the smartphone to the N ...

Page 43: ...the system to turn on automatically when you establish the BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device 1 Press OPTIONS 2 Press repeatedly to select BT STBY then press 3 Press repeatedly to select the setting ON The system turns on automatically when you establish a BLUETOOTH connection from a BLUETOOTH device OFF Turns off this function To exit the options menu press OPTIONS Setting the BLUETOOTH...

Page 44: ...H on the subwoofer page 41 Adjusting the sound Note Sound Adjustment To Do this Reinforce the bass and create a more powerful sound Press MEGA BASS on the subwoofer Reduce the bass sound BASS CUT Hold down MEGA BASS on the subwoofer for 2 seconds or more To cancel the BASS CUT effect press MEGA BASS on the subwoofer again Notes The MEGA BASS indicator on the subwoofer flashes when BASS CUT effect ...

Page 45: ... addition to the enhancement of cheers To cancel the Virtual Football mode Press MUSIC repeatedly to select FLAT We recommend you to select the football mode when watching a football match broadcast If you hear unnatural sound in the content when OFF NARRATION is selected ON NARRATION is recommended This feature does not support monaural sound You can only select the Virtual Football mode during A...

Page 46: ...omatically turned off when you turn off the system change the function change the tuner band activate or deactivate the PARTY CHAIN function activate the Football mode If you activate the DJ EFFECT during transferring the sound effect will not be transferred onto the USB device You cannot use VOLUME DJ CONTROL on the subwoofer to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is activated Press on the remot...

Page 47: ...ON then turn the MULTI CONTROL knob to select the function you want except AUDIO IN in connection page 46 then press ENTER Start playback the music then press PARTY CHAIN PARTY CHAIN appears in the display panel The system starts the party as Party Host and other systems will become Party Guest automatically All systems play the same music as the Party Host Depending on the total unit of systems y...

Page 48: ...art playing the music and adjust the microphone volume Press MIC ECHO repeatedly to adjust the echo effect 4 Start singing along with the music Karaoke Mode is turned on when the microphone is connected during DVD CD or USB function If howling occurs move the microphone away from the speakers change the direction of the microphone lower the MIC LEVEL press to reduce the volume level or press MIC E...

Page 49: ... has priority The system turns off automatically after the preset time Press SLEEP repeatedly To cancel Sleep Timer press SLEEP repeatedly to select OFF To check the remaining time before the system turns off press SLEEP Make sure you have set the clock page 24 Play Timer You can set the system to turn on and play a disc USB device or radio station automatically at the preset time Recording Timer ...

Page 50: ...IN appears in the display panel 2 Connect an optional equipment page 20 3 Press FUNCTION repeatedly to select the function which corresponds to the connected equipment 4 Start playing the connected equipment 5 Press repeatedly to adjust the volume The system may enter standby mode automatically if the volume level of the connected equipment is too low Adjust the volume level of the equipment To tu...

Page 51: ...s in other countries regions http www sony asia com support Follow the online instructions to update the software Troubleshooting Should you encounter a problem with your system find your problem in the troubleshooting checklist below and take the corrective action If the problem persists consult your nearest Sony dealer Note that if the service personnel changes some parts during repair these par...

Page 52: ...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 AC power cord mains lead Turn off surrounding electrical equipment You can hear a noise from cooling fans when the system is in standby mode or playback at low volume This is not a malfunction The timer does not function Check the timer setting ...

Page 53: ...e Play has been selected Press twice Then press to start playback You cannot perform some functions such as Stop Lock Search Slow motion Play Repeat Play Shuffle Play or Program Play Depending on the disc you may not be able to do some of the operations above Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the disc The DATA CD DATA DVD MP3 JPEG or Xvid cannot be played back The data is not store...

Page 54: ... reconnect the USB device then turn on the system and check if USB appears in the display panel There is noise skipping or distorted sound You are using an unsupported USB device Check the information on the website about compatible USB devices page 10 Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device then turn on the system The music data itself contains noise or the sound is distorted Noise may h...

Page 55: ...m supports FAT16 and FAT32 but some USB devices may not support all of these FAT For details refer the operating instructions of each USB device or contact the manufacturer Picture There is no picture Check that the system is connected securely If the video cord is damaged replace it with a new one Make sure you connect the subwoofer to the video input jack of your TV page 20 Make sure you turn on...

Page 56: ...ETOOTH device The BLUETOOTH device cannot detect the system or BT OFF appears in the display panel Set the BLUETOOTH signal to BT ON page 43 Connection is not possible The BLUETOOTH device you attempted to connect does not support the A2DP profile and cannot be connected with the system Enable the BLUETOOTH function of the BLUETOOTH device Establish a connection from the BLUETOOTH device The pairi...

Page 57: ...e buttons on the subwoofer to perform this operation 1 Unplug and plug the AC power cord mains lead back in 2 Press to turn on the system 3 Hold down ENTER and TUNING for about 3 seconds RESET appears in the display panel All user configured settings such as preset radio stations timer and the clock are reset to factory default setting Returning the SETUP settings to the default You can return the...

Page 58: ...R FULL You cannot transfer onto the USB device because the number of folder has reached its maximum FULL You tried to program more than 25 steps GUEST The system becomes a Party Guest when Party Chain function is activated HOST The system becomes a Party Host when Party Chain function is activated NoDEVICE No USB device is connected NO DISC There is no disc on the disc tray NoMEMORY The memory sel...

Page 59: ...scs Before playing wipe the disc with a cleaning cloth from the center outward to the edge Do not clean discs with solvents such as benzine thinner or commercially available cleaners or anti static spray intended for vinyl LPs Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight On safety Completely disconnect the AC power cor...

Page 60: ...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 happens try the following remedies Use this system at least 10 meters away from the wireless LAN equipment Turn off the power to the wireless LAN equipment when using your BLUETOOTH device within 10 meters Use this system and BLUETOO...

Page 61: ...nel 180 W 180 W per channel at 2 ohms 1 kHz Subwoofer 360 W at 4 ohms 100 Hz Speaker section Speaker system Subwoofer Sound Pressure Horn Speaker unit 200 mm cone type Rated impedance 4 ohms Inputs AUDIO IN PARTY CHAIN IN L R Voltage 2 V impedance 47 kilohms OPTICAL IN Supported audio signal 2 channel Linear PCM MIC 1 MIC 2 Sensitivity 1 mV impedance 10 kilohms USB port Type A Outputs AUDIO OUT PA...

Page 62: ...ad Spectrum Compatible BLUETOOTH profiles2 A2DP Advanced Audio Distribution Profile AVRCP Audio Video Remote Control Profile SPP Serial Port Profile Supported codecs SBC Sub Band Codec AAC Advanced Audio Coding 1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices magnetic fields around a microwave oven static electricity reception sensitivity antenna s performance op...

Page 63: ...donesian 1403 Afan Oromo 1534 Setswana 1066 Bengali Bangla 1253 Icelandic 1408 Oriya 1535 Tonga 1067 Tibetan 1254 Italian 1417 Punjabi 1538 Turkish 1070 Breton 1257 Hebrew 1428 Polish 1539 Tsonga 1079 Catalan 1261 Japanese 1435 Pashto Pushto 1540 Tatar 1093 Corsican 1269 Yiddish 1436 Portuguese 1543 Twi 1097 Czech 1283 Javanese 1463 Quechua 1557 Ukrainian 1103 Welsh 1287 Georgian 1481 Rhaeto Roman...

Page 64: ...rgentina 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 Norway 2528 Thailand 2070 Brazil 2238 Indonesia 2427 Pakistan 2184 United Kingdom 2079 Canada 2254 Italy 2424 Philippines 2090 Chile 2276 Japan 2436 Portugal 2092 China 2304 Korea 2489 Russia 2115 Denmark 2363 ...

Page 65: ...GA BASS 44 MENU 33 MP3 file 8 MPEG4 file 8 MULTI DISC RESUME 29 35 Multisession disc 9 N NFC 12 42 NFC Easy Connect 42 Normal Play 29 O OSD 33 P PARENTAL CONTROL 31 35 Party Chain 46 Party Light 49 PAUSE MODE 34 PBC playback 28 PHOTO EFFECT 34 PHOTO INTERVAL 34 Playable discs files 8 Power Saving Mode 24 Preset station 39 Program Play 29 Q QUICK setup 23 R Remote control 13 Repeat Play 30 RESET 35...

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