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- Page 1 4-130-433-13(2) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTZ5 MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i LBT-GTZ4i ©2009 Sony Corporation...
- Page 2 The model and serial numbers are located on the rear of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below. Refer to them whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No. This symbol is...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
WARNING This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,... - Page 4 Notice for customers: The following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives. The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany.
- Page 5 Thomson. Windows Media is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. “Memory Stick” is a trademark of Sony Corporation. iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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Page 6: About This Manual
About this manual The instructions in this manual are for models MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i, MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i. In this manual, the MHC-GTZ5 is used for illustration purposes unless stated otherwise. The MHC-GTZ5 consists of: –... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents About this manual ...6 Guide to parts and controls ...8 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ...14 Setting the clock...16 Basic Operations Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3 disc ...17 Listening to the radio ...19 Transferring onto an USB device ...20 Listening to music of an USB device ...25... -
Page 8: Guide To Parts And Controls
Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names. Unit Front view * MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only. qh qg... - Page 9 "/1 (on/standby) (pages 16, 39, 45) Press to turn on the system. The STANDBY indicator lights up when the system is turned off. Display (page 31) REC TIMER (page 38) Press to set the Recording Timer. PRESET EQ (pages 30, 35), GROOVE (page 30), SURROUND (page 30) Press to select a sound effect.
- Page 10 REC TO (pages 21) Press to transfer onto the connected optional USB device which is connected to the B port. Z OPEN/CLOSE (pages 16, 17, 40) Press to insert or eject a disc. Disc tray (pages 17, 45) MIC jack (page 36) Connect an optional microphone.
- Page 11 Remote RM-AMU054 (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) "/1 (on/standby) (page 16) Press to turn on the system. EQ (page 30, 35) Press to select a preset EQ effect. DISC SKIP/USB SELECT (pages 17, 27, 33) Press to select a disc. Press to select the USB device connected to the USB A or B port.
- Page 12 FUNCTION +/– (pages 19, 22, 23, 25, 26, 30, 33) Press to select a function. VOLUME +/–* (pages 17, 19, 25, 28, 30, 37) Press to adjust the volume. * The VOLUME + button has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as a reference when operating the system.
- Page 13 USB (pages 22, 23, 25, 26, 33) Press to select the USB function. CD (pages 16, 17, 33) Press to select the CD function. TUNER/BAND (page 19) Press to select the TUNER function. Press to select the FM or AM band. FUNCTION (pages 22, 30) Press to select a function.
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Page 14: Getting Started
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely PC IN SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To subwoofer 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To front speaker (right) ANTENNA The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to models. -
Page 15: Front Speakers
A Antennas Find a location and an orientation that provide good reception, and then set up the antennas. Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally Keep the antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up noise. B PC IN L/R jack Use an audio cord (not supplied) to connect the audio output of the optional... -
Page 16: Setting The Clock
Using the remote Slide and remove the battery compartment lid, then, insert the two supplied R6 (size AA) batteries, E side first, matching the polarities shown below. Notes • Do not mix an old battery with a new one or mix different types of batteries. -
Page 17: Basic Operations
Basic Operations Playing an AUDIO CD/ MP3 disc Press CD. Press Z OPEN/CLOSE. To place additional discs, slide the disc tray with your finger as shown above. To close the disc tray, press Z OPEN/ CLOSE on the unit again. Do not forcibly push the disc tray to close it as this may damage the unit. - Page 18 Do this Search for an MP3 Turn OPERATION file by its folder DIAL to select the name and file folder you want, then name and start press ENTER. playback the MP3 Turn OPERATION file (TRACK DIAL to select the file SEARCH) you want, then press ENTER.
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Page 19: Listening To The Radio
• The system can recognize up to – 999 folders (including root folder). – 999 MP3 files. – 150 MP3 files on a single folder. – 8 folder levels (tree structure of files). • Compatibility with all MP3 encoding/writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be guaranteed. -
Page 20: Transferring Onto An Usb Device
To tune in a station with a weak signal Use buttons on the remote for the operation. Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until “AUTO” and “PRESET” disappear from the display. Press +/– repeatedly to tune in the station you want. You can also use TUNING +/– on the unit. - Page 21 When the USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the USB device to be connected for details on the operation method. Press CD, then load the disc you want to transfer.
- Page 22 Press ENTER. Transferring starts when “DON’T REMOVE” appears in the display. Start playback the source. To stop transferring Press x. To create a new MP3 file Press REC TO “NEW TRACK” appears in the display. If you press REC TO few seconds, a new MP3 file cannot be created.
- Page 23 Sony Ericsson mobile phone (W302, W595, W760i, W890i, W902, W910i only) When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone or when transferring music from this system to the mobile phone, you can select the playback source or transferring destination as follows: –...
- Page 24 You can select a Memory Stick when the selected memory number is as follows: Model Name Memory Number W302 W595 W760i W890i W902 W910i Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the memory you want. Press ENTER. Start playback of the audio files in the selected memory of the mobile phone or start transferring.
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Page 25: Listening To Music Of An Usb Device
• Transferring stops automatically if: – the USB device runs out of space during transferring. – the number of audio files and folders on the USB device reaches the limit for the number that the system can recognize. – the function or tuner band is changed. •... - Page 26 To erase audio files or folders from the USB device You can erase audio files or folders from the USB device. Connect a transferable USB device to the A or unit. Press and select USB A or USB B (Press USB (RM-AMU053) or press FUNCTION +/–...
- Page 27 Do this Select USB Press USB A to select device the USB device which is connected to the port. Press USB B to select the USB device which is connected to the port. Press USB SELECT on the remote repeatedly to select the USB A or USB B which is connected to the...
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Page 28: Playing The Ipod
• To use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damage when using an iPod with this unit. - Page 29 Other operations You can control your iPod with the following buttons on the unit or remote. Do this Pause playback Press X during playback. Scroll up/down Press repeatedly on the iPod menus the remote. Choose the Press ENTER (or select item on the remote).
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Page 30: (Mhc-Gtz4I/Gtz3I/Gtz2I And Lbt-Gtz4I Only) Using Optional Audio Components
Using optional audio components Connect an optional audio component to the PC IN L/R jacks using an audio cord (not supplied). Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME – on the remote) to turn down the volume. Press to select PC function. Press FUNCTION (RM-AMU053) or FUNCTION +/–... -
Page 31: Changing The Display
Changing the display Press OPTIONS. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the item you want. ILLUM Change the power illuminator pattern around MASTER VOLUME. M-BACKLIGHT (Meter backlight) Change the Meter Backlight pattern. MTR POINTER (Meter pointer) Change the Meter Pointer pattern. DISPLAY (Front panel display) Change the front panel display pattern. - Page 32 Notes on the display information • Characters that cannot be displayed appear as “_”. • The following are not display correctly: – elapsed playing time of an audio file encoded using a VBR (variable bit rate). – folder and file names that do not follow either the ISO9660 Level 1, Level 2 or Joliet in the expansion format.
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Page 33: Other Operations
Other Operations Creating your own program — Program Play Select the function you want. CD function Press CD to select CD function. (Press CD (RM-AMU053) or press FUNCTION +/– (RM-AMU054) repeatedly to select the CD function on the remote.) USB function Press to select USB function. -
Page 34: Presetting Radio Stations
To program a track or file by using OPERATION DIAL Perform step 1 to 3 of “Creating your own program”. For audio files only Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the folder you want, then press ENTER. Turn OPERATION DIAL to select the track or file you want. -
Page 35: Using The Radio Data System (Rds)
Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Radio Data System (RDS) is a broadcasting service that allows radio stations to send additional information along with the regular program signal. This tuner offers convenient RDS features such as station name. -
Page 36: Singing Along
Singing along You can sing along with any audio source that play back on this system. Turn MIC LEVEL to MIN to turn down the microphone volume level. Connect an optional microphone to the MIC jack on the unit. Start playing the music. Turn MIC LEVEL to adjust the microphone volume. - Page 37 Play Timer/Recording Timer Make sure you have set the clock. Use the button on the remote for the operation. Play Timer: You can wake up to disc, tuner or optional USB device at a preset time. Recording Timer: You can transfer music from a preset radio station into an USB device at a specified time.
- Page 38 To set the Recording Timer using the controls on the unit (REC TIMER) Tune in the preset station (page 34). Press REC TIMER. “ON” appears, and the hour indication flashes. Turn OPERATION DIAL to set the hour, then press ENTER. The minute indication flashes.
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Page 39: Additional Information
Find your problem in the checklist below, and take the indicated corrective action. If the problem persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. Note that if service personnel changes some parts during repair, these parts may be retained. When the "/1 indicator flashes Immediately unplug the power cord, and check the following items. - Page 40 Disc player The disc tray does not open and “LOCKED” appears in the display. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. The disc tray does not close. • Load the disc correctly. • Always close the disc tray by pressing Z OPEN/CLOSE.
- Page 41 Playback does not start from the first track. • The system is in Program Play or Shuffle Play mode. Press PLAY MODE on the remote repeatedly until “ALL DISC”, “1 DISC” or “ ” lights up in the display. The MP3 file cannot be played back. •...
- Page 42 A port or sure there is no problem with the USB device. If this display pattern persists, contact your nearest Sony dealer. There is no sound. • The USB device is not connected correctly. Turn off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system and check if “USB A”...
- Page 43 “READING” is displayed for an extended time, or it takes a long time before playback starts. • The reading process can take a long time in the following cases. – There are many folders or files on the USB device. –...
- Page 44 USB cable to avoid picking up noise. • Connect a commercially available external antenna. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer if the supplied AM antenna has come off the plastic stand. • Turn off nearby electrical equipment.
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Page 45: Messages
Disc/Timer LOCKED: The disc tray does not open. Contact your nearest Sony dealer. NO DISC: There is no disc on the disc tray or you have loaded a disc that cannot be played back on this system. - Page 46 USB device DATA ERROR: You tried to play a file that is not playable. DEVICE ERROR: The USB device could not be recognized or an unknown device is connected (page 42). DEVICE FULL: The memory of the USB device is full. FATAL ERROR: The USB device was removed during transferring or erase operation, and may have been damaged.
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Page 47: Precautions
Precautions Discs that this system CAN play • AUDIO CD • CD-R/CD-RW (audio data/MP3 files) Discs that this system CANNOT play • CD-ROM • CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in AUDIO CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet in the expansion format •... -
Page 48: Specifications
Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (LBT-GTZ4i only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 120 Hz – 10 kHz; rated 110 watts per channel minimum RMS power, with no more than 0.7% total harmonic distortion from 250 miliwatts to rated output. - Page 49 MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz RMS output power (reference): 130 W + 130 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Other models The following are measured at Mexican model: AC 127 V, 60 Hz European model:...
- Page 50 Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM superheterodyne tuner FM tuner section Tuning range: North American and Brazilian models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (100 kHz step) Other models: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) Antenna: FM lead antenna Antenna terminals: 75 ohms unbalanced Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz AM tuner section Tuning range...
- Page 51 MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i • Front speaker (European model except United Kingdom only) (SS-GTZ3M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GTZ3) Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 160 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 237 ×...
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Page 52: This System
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Compatible USB devices with this system You can use the following Sony USB devices and Sony Ericsson mobile phone on this system. Verified Sony USB device Product name Model name ®... - Page 53 Otherwise, you may be unable to properly transfer from the USB device to this system. Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone • Connect to this system with the mobile phone turned on.
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Page 54: Compatible Ipod Models With This System
(aluminum) Notes • Sony can not accept responsibility in the event that data recorded to iPod is lost or damaged when using an iPod connected to this unit. • This product has been designed specifically to work with iPod and has been certified to meet Apple performance standards. - Page 56 Printed in Malaysia...