Sony MHC-GZX88D Operating instructions

4-449-370-13(1)

MHC-GZX88D/GZX55D/GZX33D

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Getting Started

USB Transfer

Tuner

Bluetooth

Sound Adjustment

Disc/USB Playback

Other Operations

Additional Information

HOME AUDIO

SYSTEM

Operating Instructions

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To reduce the risk of fire or electric

shock, do not expose this apparatus

to rain or moisture.

To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the

ventilation opening of the appliance with

newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.

Do not expose the appliance to naked flame

sources (for example, lighted candles).

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do

not expose this appliance to dripping or

splashing, and do not place objects filled

with liquids, such as vases, on the appliance.

As the main plug is used to disconnect the

unit from the mains, connect the unit to an

easily accessible AC outlet. Should you

notice an abnormality in the unit, disconnect

the main plug from the AC outlet

immediately.

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.

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 by IEC60825-1:2007. This

marking is located on the rear exterior.

For customers in India

Disposal of Old

Electrical &

Electronic Equipment

(Applicable in the

European Union and

other European

countries with

separate collection

systems)

License and Trademark Notice

• is a trademark of DVD Format/Logo

Licensing Corporation.

• “DVD+RW”, “DVD-RW”, “DVD+R”,

“DVD-R”, “DVD VIDEO”, and the “CD”

logos are trademarks.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology

and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS

and Thomson.

• Windows Media is either a registered

trademark or trademark of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or

other countries.

• This product is protected by certain

intellectual property rights of Microsoft

Corporation. Use or distribution of such

technology outside of this product is

prohibited without a license from

Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft

subsidiary.

• “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo

are registered trademarks of Sony

Corporation.

• This system incorporates Dolby* Digital.

* Manufactured under license from Dolby

Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D

symbol are trademarks of Dolby

Laboratories.

WARNING

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• 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.

• THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER

THE MPEG-4 VISUAL PATENT

PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE

PERSONAL AND NON-COMMERCIAL

USE OF A CONSUMER FOR

(i) ENCODING VIDEO IN

COMPLIANCE WITH THE

MPEG-4 VISUAL STANDARD

(“MPEG-4 VIDEO”)

AND/OR

(ii) DECODING MPEG-4 VIDEO

THAT WAS ENCODED BY A

CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A

PERSONAL AND NON-

COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND/

OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A

VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED

TO PROVIDE MPEG-4 VIDEO.

NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL

BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

INCLUDING THAT RELATING TO

PROMOTIONAL, INTERNAL AND

COMMERCIAL USES AND

LICENSING MAY BE OBTAINED

FROM MPEG LA, L.L.C.

HTTP://WWW.MPEGLA.COM

• All other trademarks are trademarks of

their respective owners.

About this manual

• In this manual, the MHC-GZX88D is used

for illustration purpose unless stated

otherwise.

• Icons, such as , listed at the top of

each explanation indicate the type of media

that can be used with the function being

explained.

• The default setting is underlined.

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Table of Contents

About this manual ....................... 3

Playable discs/files on a USB

device........................................... 5

Guide to parts and controls........ 10

Getting Started

Hooking up the system

securely...................................... 14

Positioning the speakers ............ 16

Changing the color system ........ 18

Setting the clock ........................ 18

Performing “QUICK” setup ...... 18

Disc/USB Playback

Basic playback........................... 19

Playing a data disc/USB

device......................................... 20

Other playback operations.........21

Using play mode........................ 24

Restricting playback of the

disc (Parental Control) .............. 26

Viewing information of a disc

and USB device ......................... 27

Using the Setup Menu ............... 28

USB Transfer

Transferring music..................... 32

Tuner

Listening to the radio................. 35

Bluetooth

About the Bluetooth wireless

technology .................................36

Listening to music wirelessly

on a Bluetooth device ................36

Setting the Bluetooth audio

codecs ........................................40

Setting/Canceling Bluetooth

standby mode.............................40

Sound Adjustment

Adjusting the sound...................41

Creating your own sound

effect .......................................... 41

Creating a party atmosphere

(DJ EFFECT).............................42

Singing along: Karaoke ............. 42

Other Operations

Changing the illumination

pattern and color ........................ 43

Using the timers.........................44

Changing the display .................45

Using optional equipment.......... 45

Deactivating the buttons on the

unit (Child Lock) ....................... 45

Additional Information

Troubleshooting.........................46

Precautions.................................53

Specifications.............................55

Language code list.....................58

Glossary.....................................60

Index .......................................... 62

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Playable discs/files on a USB device

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

DVD VIDEO • DVD VIDEO

• DVD-R/DVD-RW in DVD

VIDEO format or video mode

• DVD+R/DVD+RW in

DVD VIDEO format

VIDEO CD • VIDEO CD (Ver. 1.1 and

2.0 discs)

• Super VCD

• CD-R/CD-RW/CD-ROM

in VIDEO CD format or Super

VCD format

CD • AUDIO CD

• CD-R/CD-RW in AUDIO CD

format

DATA CD – • CD-ROM/-R/-RW in DATA CD

format that contains the following

file formats and conforms to ISO

9660

1)

Level 1/Level 2 or Joliet

(extended format).

–MP3 files

2)3)

– JPEG image files

4)

– MPEG4 video files

5)

– Xvid video files

6)

DATA DVD – • DVD-ROM/-R/-RW/+R/+RW in

DATA DVD format that contains

the following file formats and

conforms to UDF (Universal Disk

Format).

–MP3 files

2)3)

– JPEG image files

4)

– MPEG4 video files

5)

– Xvid video files

6)

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1)

A logical format of files and folders on CD-ROMs, defined by ISO (International Organization for

Standardization).

2)

MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3) is a standard format defined by ISO/MPEG for compressed audio

data. MP3 files must be in MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format that have a file extension of “.mp3”.

3)

Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back by the system.

4)

JPEG image files must conform to the DCF image file format. (DCF “Design rule for Camera File

System”: Image standards for digital cameras regulated by Japan Electronics and Information

Technology Industries Association (JEITA).)

5)

MPEG4 video files: MPEG4 video files must be recorded in MP4 file format with the extension

“.mp4” or “.m4v”.

Supported video codec and audio codec are as follows:

– Video codec: MPEG4 Simple Profile (AVC is not supported.)

– Audio codec: AAC-LC (HE-AAC is not supported.)

6)

Xvid video files must be recorded in Xvid format with the extension “.avi”.

• BDs (Blu-ray Discs)

• CD-ROM/-R/-RW other than those

recorded in the formats listed on page 5

• CD-ROMs recorded in PHOTO CD

format

• Data part of CD-Extra or Mixed CDs*

• CD Graphics disc

• Super Audio CDs

• DVD Audio

• DVD-R/-RW in VR (Video Recording)

mode

• DATA CD/DATA DVD that does not

contain MP3 files, JPEG image files,

MPEG4 or Xvid video files

• DATA CD/DATA DVD that is created in

Packet Write format

• DVD-RAM

• A DVD Video with a different region

code

• CPRM (Content Protection for

Recordable Media) compatible DVD-R/

-RW recorded in Copy-Once programs

• A disc that has a non-standard shape

(e.g., heart, square, star)

• A disc that has adhesive tape, paper, or a

sticker attached to it

* Mixed CD: This format records data on the

first track and audio (AUDIO CD data) on the

second and subsequent tracks of a session.

• In some cases, a CD-R/-RW and

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW cannot be

played back on this system due to the

recording quality or physical condition

of the disc, or the characteristics of the

recording device and authoring

software. The disc will not play back if

it has not been correctly finalized. For

more information, refer to the operating

instructions for the recording device.

USB Device – • USB device that contains the

following file formats.

– MP3 files

2)3)

or WMA/AAC

files

3)

– JPEG image files

4)

– MPEG4 video files

5)

– Xvid video files

6)

Type Disc logo Characteristics Icon

Discs that cannot be played

back

Notes on CD-R/-RW and

DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW

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• Some playback functions may not work

with some DVD+Rs/+RWs, even if

they have been correctly finalized. In

this case, view the disc by normal

playback.

• A disc created in Packet Write format

cannot be played back.

This product is designed to play back

discs that conform to the Compact Disc

(CD) standard. Recently, various music

discs encoded with copyright protection

technologies are marketed by some record

companies. Please be aware that among

those discs, there are some that do not

conform to the CD standard and may not

be playable by this product.

A DualDiscs is a two sided disc product

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.

• This system can play back multisession

discs when an MP3 file, a JPEG image

file, an Xvid video file, or an MPEG4

video file is contained in the first

session. Any subsequent MP3 files,

JPEG image files, Xvid video files or,

MPEG4 video files recorded in later

sessions can also be played back (If later

sessions contain AUDIO CD format, the

system cannot play back this

multisession discs).

• If MP3 files and JPEG image files in

AUDIO CD format or VIDEO CD

format are recorded in the first session,

only the first session will be played

back.

Your system has a region code printed on

the rear of the unit and will only play back

a DVD labeled with the same region code.

A DVD VIDEO labeled will also play

back on this system.

If you try to play back any other DVD

VIDEO, the message “Playback

prohibited by area limitations.” will

appear on the TV screen. Depending on

the DVD VIDEO, no region code

indication may be given even though

playing the DVD VIDEO is prohibited by

area restrictions.

Some playback operations on a DVD

VIDEO or VIDEO CD may be

intentionally set by software producers.

Since this system will play back a DVD

VIDEO or VIDEO CD according to the

disc contents the software producers

designed, some playback features may not

be available. Be sure to read the operating

instructions of the DVD VIDEO or

VIDEO CD.

Music discs encoded with

copyright protection

technologies

Note on DualDiscs

Notes on playing multisession

discs

Region code

Note on DVD VIDEO and VIDEO

CD playback operations

ALL

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• This system cannot play back a DATA

CD/DVD or a USB device in the

following cases:

These numbers may vary depending on

the file or folder configuration.

• This system can play back the following

files.

* USB device only

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 speaker system.

• Playback may take a longer time to start

when:

– a DATA CD/DATA DVD/USB

device is recorded with a complicated

tree structure.

– the audio files, image files, or video

files in another folder have just been

played back.

• Some files on DATA CDs/DATA DVDs/

USB devices cannot be played back by

the system depending on the file format.

• The system can play back to a depth of

8 folders only.

• The system may not be able to play back

an audio file, image file, or video file

depending on the file type.

• Folders that have no audio files, image

files, or video files are skipped.

• Files transferred by a device such as a

computer may not be played back in the

order in which they were transferred.

• The playback order may not be

applicable depending on the software

used for creating the audio file, image

file, or video file.

• Compatibility with all MP3/WMA/

AAC encoding/writing software,

recording devices, and recording media

cannot be guaranteed.

• Compatibility with all MPEG4 or Xvid

video encoding/writing software,

recording devices, and recording media

cannot be guaranteed.

• The system may not play back an Xvid

video file when the file has been

combined from two or more Xvid video

files.

• Depending on the Xvid video file, the

picture may be unclear or the sound may

skip.

• The system cannot play back some Xvid

video files that are longer than 2 hours.

Notes on playable files

Condition Disc USB

When the number of

folders (albums)

exceed

300 300

When the number of

files (tracks) exceed

999 2,000

When the number of

files in a folder exceed

650 650

File Extension of the file

MP3 audio file “.mp3”

WMA audio file

*

“.wma”

AAC audio file

*

“.m4a”, “.mp4”, or

“.3gp”

JPEG image file “.jpg”, “.jpeg”, or

“.jpe”

MPEG4 video

file

“.mp4” or “.m4v”

Xvid video file “.avi”

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Check the website below for the latest

information about compatible USB and

Bluetooth devices.

<http://www.sony-asia.com/support>

• This system is not guaranteed to operate

with all USB devices or memories.

• Although there are a variety of complex

functions for USB devices, the playable

contents of USB devices connected to

the system are music, photo, and video

contents only. For details, refer to the

operating instructions of the USB

device.

• When a USB device is inserted, the

system reads all the files on the USB

device. If there are many folders or files

on the USB device, it may take a long

time to finish reading the USB device.

• Do not connect the system and the USB

device through a USB hub.

• With some connected USB devices,

there may be a delay before an operation

is performed by this system.

• The playback order for the system may

differ from the playback order of the

connected USB device.

• Before using a USB device, make sure

that no virus-ridden files are on the USB

device.

Website for compatible

devices

Notes about USB devices

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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

Note

When pressing the buttons on the unit, press on the printings of the buttons.

S

A

B

C

M

R

L

N

I

H

J

K

J

PQO

DEF G

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Remote control RM-AMP100

1 "/1 (on/standby)

Turn on the system, or set it to

standby mode.

B Remote control sensor

C Disc tray

D Unit: MASTER VOLUME/DJ

CONTROL

Adjust the volume.

Adjust the DJ EFFECT level

(page 42).

You cannot use this knob to adjust

the volume when DJ EFFECT is

activated.

Remote control: DJ

CONTROL +/–

Adjust the DJ EFFECT level

(page 42).

Remote control: VOL +/–

1)

Adjust the volume.

E Display panel

F MUSIC, MOVIE/GAME,

FOOTBALL

Select the preset sound effect

(page 41).

G +/– (select folder)

Select a folder on a data disc or a

USB device.

Remote control: m/M

(rewind/fast forward)

Find a point in a track or file during

playback.

./> (go back/go forward)

Select a track or file.

TUNING +/–

Tune to the station you want.

PRESET +/–

Select a preset station.

Unit: ENTER

Remote control:

Enter the settings.

Remote control: / / /

Select the menu items.

Remote control: /

Watch the Slow-motion Play.

H (N-Mark) (page 38)

Near Field Communication (NFC)

touchpoint indication.

I Z OPEN/CLOSE

Insert or eject a disc.

J N

1)

(play)

Start playback.

1

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wa

4

qd

7

ws

7

0

wd

4

e;

ea

es

wl

wk

qf

qd

wj

ql

wh

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X (pause)

Pause playback.

To resume playback, press N.

x (stop)

Stop playback.

Press twice to cancel resume

playback.

K REC TO USB B

Transfer onto the optional USB

device which is connected to the B

port.

L BASS BAZUCA (page 41)

Select the BASS BAZUCA effect.

M LED PATTERN

2)

(page 43)

Change the illumination pattern on

the speakers (MHC-GZX88D only)

and the unit.

LED COLOR

2)

(page 43)

Change the illumination color on the

speakers (MHC-GZX88D only) and

the unit.

Remote control: DVD/TUNER

MENU

Display the DVD menu items on the

TV screen.

Preset a radio station.

Display image files in thumbnail

view.

Remote control: DVD TOP

MENU

Display the DVD title on the TV

screen.

N FLANGER, ISOLATOR, SOUND

FLASH, PHASER (page 42)

Select the DJ EFFECT type.

O B (REC/PLAY) (USB) port

Connect and transfer to an optional

USB device.

B indicator

P MIC jack

Connect a microphone.

MIC LEVEL (MIN/MAX)

Adjust the microphone volume.

Q A (PLAY) (USB) port

Connect an optional USB device.

A indicator

R BLUETOOTH (page 36)

Press to select Bluetooth function.

Hold down to activate Bluetooth

pairing during Bluetooth function.

S DVD/CD

Select the DVD/CD function.

Unit: USB/USB SELECT

Remote control: USB

Select the USB function.

Select the USB device connected to

the A or B port during USB

function.

Unit: TUNER/BAND

Select the TUNER function.

Select the FM or AM band during

TUNER function.

Unit: AUDIO IN

Select the TV/SAT or PC/GAME

function.

Remote control: FUNCTION

Select a function.

T Numeric buttons

1)

Select a track, chapter or file.

Tune or preset a radio station.

Enter a password.

AUDIO

2)

Select the audio format.

SUBTITLE

2)

Switch the language of the subtitle.

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ANGLE

2)

Change the video angle (DVD

VIDEO with multi-angles only).

SETUP

2)

(page 28)

Display the Setup Menu on the TV

screen.

OPTIONS

2)

Enter or exit the options menu.

CLEAR

2)

Delete the last step from the Program

List.

MUSIC, MOVIE/GAME,

FOOTBALL

2)

Select the preset sound effect

(page 41).

FM MODE

2)

Select the FM reception mode

(monaural or stereo) (page 35).

U MEDIA MODE

Select the media to be played back on

a data disc or USB device.

V REPEAT

2)

(page 25)

Play back a disc, a USB device, a

single track or a file repeatedly.

SEARCH

Display the Folder List or File List

on the TV screen.

Search a specific title/chapter/scene/

index (DVD VIDEO and VCD only).

W KEY CONTROL 2/# (page 42)

Change the key to suit your vocal

range.

X ECHO +/–

Adjust the microphone echo level.

Y KARAOKE MODE (page 42)

Select the Karaoke Mode.

KARAOKE PON

1)

(page 43)

Turn the KARAOKE PON function

on or off.

SCORE

2)

Start or stop calculating your vocal

score.

Z SHIFT

2)

Hold down to activate the buttons

printed in pink.

wj PLAY MODE

2)

(page 24)

Select the playback mode of a disc or

USB device.

RETURN

Return to the previous menu.

wk D.TUNING

Switch to direct tuning mode.

wl SLEEP (page 44)

Set the Sleep Timer.

e; TIMER MENU (page 44)

Set the clock and the timers.

ea DISPLAY

2)

View or hide the on-screen display.

DISPLAY

Change the information on the

display panel.

es TV INPUT

3)

Switch the TV’s input source.

TV "/1

3)

Turn the TV on or off.

1)

The numeric button 5, VOL +, N and

KARAOKE PON buttons on the remote

control has a tactile dot. Use the tactile dot as

a reference when operating the system.

2)

This button is printed in pink on the remote

control. To use this button, hold down SHIFT

(Z), then press this button.

3)

This button is used to operate a Sony TV.

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Hooking up the system securely

Getting Started

1 To front speaker (right)

2 To front speaker (left)

3 To subwoofer (right)

4 To subwoofer (left)

5 To subwoofer

B is different

depending on the model.

See below.

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Getting Started

A Antennas

Find a location and an orientation that

provide good reception when you set up

the antennas.

Keep the antennas away from the speaker

cords, the power cord and the USB cable

to avoid picking up noise.

B Speakers

(MHC-GZX88D only)

The speaker connectors are color-coded

with their respective speaker terminals on

the unit.

Example:

Notes

• Be sure to use only the supplied speakers.

• When connecting speaker cords, insert the

connector straight into the terminals.

– LED SPEAKER terminals

(MHC-GZX88D only)

Connect the LED SPEAKER connector

of the speaker to this terminal.

The lighting on the speakers will react

according to the music source. You can

select the illumination pattern and color

according to your preference

(page 43).

Example:

C VIDEO OUT jack

Use a video cord to connect to the video

input jack of a TV or projector.

Note

Do not connect this unit to the TV through the

video deck.

D AUDIO IN jacks

Use an audio cord (not supplied) to

connect to the audio output jacks of the

following equipment. The sound is output

through this system.

– TV/SAT L/R

Connect to a TV or an audio/video

equipment.

– PC/GAME L/R

Connect to a computer or gaming

device.

E Power

Plug the power cord into a wall socket.

The demonstration appears in the display

panel. Press "/1 to turn on the system and

the demonstration automatically ends.

If the supplied adaptor on the plug does

not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the

plug (only for models equipped with an

adaptor).

Extend the FM lead

antenna horizontally

AM loop antenna

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Insert the two supplied R6 (size AA)

batteries, matching the polarities shown

below.

Notes

• Do not mix an old battery with a new one or

mix different types of batteries.

• If you do not use the remote control for a long

period of time, remove the batteries to avoid

damage from battery leakage and corrosion.

(MHC-GZX88D 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 17), 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

speakers as shown below.

A Unit

B Front speaker (left)

C Front speaker (right)

D Subwoofer (left)

E Subwoofer (right)

F Subwoofer

G Spacer

H TV

MHC-GZX88D only

– Vertical positioning

Inserting batteries

Attaching the speaker pads

0.3 m

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H

CBD E

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Getting Started

– Horizontal positioning

MHC-GZX55D only

MHC-GZX33D only

Line Array Speaker System

(MHC-GZX88D only)

To create a party environment, we

recommend you to install your speakers

using Line Array Speaker System. It

provides a wide sound space for a large

room like a hall.

– Positioning

– Installing

1 Insert the pins of the spacer

(supplied) to the catcher holes on

top of the right subwoofer.

2 Stack the front right speaker on top

of the right subwoofer. Make sure

the catcher holes of the front right

speaker is inserted to the pins of the

spacer.

0.3 m

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BC

H

SONY

emblem

SONY

emblem

ABCF

H

0.3 m

A

H

BC

0.3 m

A

C

E

B

D

H

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SONY

emblem

SONY

emblem

Subwoofer

(right)

Catcher hole

Spacer

Front

speaker

(right)

Subwoofer

(right)

Spacer

Catcher

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3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to install the

left subwoofer and front left

speaker.

Turning the SONY emblem

(MHC-GZX88D only)

– Horizontal positioning

After positioning the speakers, turn the

SONY emblem on the front speakers and

subwoofers to horizontal position.

Changing the color

system

Set the color system to PAL or NTSC

depending on the color system of your

TV.

The default setting for color system is

different depending on the area.

Each time you perform the procedure

below, the color system changes as

follows:

NTSC y PAL

Use the buttons on the unit to perform this

operation.

1Press "/1 to turn on the system.

2Press DVD/CD.

3Hold down DVD/CD and LED

COLOR for more than 3 seconds.

“COLOR NTSC” or “COLOR PAL”

appears in the display panel.

Setting the clock

You cannot set the clock in Power Saving

Mode.

1 Press "/1 to turn on the system.

2 Press TIMER MENU.

If “PLAY 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 .

Performing “QUICK”

setup

Before using the system, you can make

the minimum basic adjustments in

“QUICK” setup.

1 Turn on your TV and select the

video input.

2 Press "/1 to turn on the system.

3 Press DVD/CD.

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Disc/USB Playback

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 / repeatedly to select a

language, then press .

The setting is selected and [VIDEO

SETUP] appears on the TV screen.

6 Press / repeatedly to select

the setting that matches your TV

type, then press .

After [QUICK SETUP is complete.]

appears on the TV screen, the system is

ready for playback.

To change the setting manually

See “Using the Setup Menu” (page 28).

To quit “QUICK” setup

Hold down SHIFT, then press SETUP.

Note

The guide message appears when you turn on

the system for the first time or after performing

“

RESET” (page 51).

Basic playback

1 For DVD/CD function:

Press DVD/CD.

For USB function:

Press USB repeatedly until “USB A”

or “USB B” lights up in the display

panel.

2 For DVD/CD function:

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit to

open the disc tray and load a disc with

the label facing up on the disc tray.

Press Z OPEN/CLOSE on the unit

again to close the disc tray.

Do not forcibly push the disc tray to

close it as this may cause a

malfunction.

For USB function:

Connect a USB device to the A or

B port.

LANGUAGE SETUP

OSD:

MENU:

AUDIO:

SUBTITLE:

ENGLISH

CHINESE 1

CHINESE 2

THAI

ENGLISH

Disc/USB Playback

When you play

back an 8 cm

disc such as a

CD single, place

it on the inner

circle of the tray

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3 Press N to start playback.

To select the playback source or

transferring destination (USB

memory select)

If the USB device has more than one

memory (for example, internal memory

and a memory card), you can select which

memory to use as a playback source or

transferring destination.

Note

You cannot select a memory during playback or

transfer. Make sure to select a memory before

starting playback.

1 Hold down SHIFT, then press

OPTIONS.

2 Press / to select “USB MEM

SEL”, then press .

3 Press / to select the memory

you want, then press .

Playing a data disc/

USB device

1 Press DVD/CD or USB.

2 For DVD/CD function:

Load a disc on the disc tray.

For USB function:

Connect a USB device to the A or

B port.

3 Press MEDIA MODE repeatedly

to select the media you want to

play back.

•[MUSIC]

: MP3, WMA*, AAC*

• [PHOTO]: JPEG

• [VIDEO]: Xvid and MPEG4

* USB device only.

4 Press N to start playback.

To start playback from a specific file,

see below.

Playing from a specific audio or

video file

1 Press SEARCH to display the

Folder List.

2 Press / to select the folder you

want.

To Press

Stop playback x

Pause playback X

Resume playback

or return to normal

playback

N

Cancel the resume

point

x twice

Select a track, file,

chapter or scene

. or > during

playback.

Or, press the numeric

buttons, then press .

(Operation might be

prohibited by disc or

USB device)

FOLDER SEARCH

Alone (1999)

Ba ck for Good (1988)

In the Garden of Venus (1987)

In the Middle of Nowhere (1986)

Let’s Talk Ab out Love (1985)

Ready for Romance (1986)

Romantic Warriors (1987)

1s t Albu m (1986)

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