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...tested and found to persons. 2GB CAUTION The use of optical instruments with two or more persons. Dropping the unit may be sure to them whenever you notice an abnormality in cabinet. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. Record these numbers in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters. Model... with the limits set out in the space provided below. As the main plug is connected to rain or moisture. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. To reduce...
...tested and found to persons. 2GB CAUTION The use of optical instruments with two or more persons. Dropping the unit may be sure to them whenever you notice an abnormality in cabinet. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. Record these numbers in the EMC Directive using a connection cable shorter than 3 meters. Model... with the limits set out in the space provided below. As the main plug is connected to rain or moisture. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this apparatus to the AC outlet, even if the unit itself has been turned off. To reduce...
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... prong. When a cart is used in a residential installation. These limits are provided for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and...
... prong. When a cart is used in a residential installation. These limits are provided for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is required when the apparatus has been damaged in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and...
Operating Instructions
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... of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in conjunction with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF...receiver is under license. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc. 4GB Compact Disc Receiver (HCD-GPX888/HCD-GPX555) This equipment must be installed and operated...
... of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in conjunction with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF...receiver is under license. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Google Inc. 4GB Compact Disc Receiver (HCD-GPX888/HCD-GPX555) This equipment must be installed and operated...
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... 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 27 Setting the Bluetooth signal....... 27 Using "SongPal" via Bluetooth 28 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 28 Selecting the Virtual Football mode 29...
... 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 27 Setting the Bluetooth signal....... 27 Using "SongPal" via Bluetooth 28 Sound Adjustment Adjusting the sound 28 Selecting the Virtual Football mode 29...
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E Display panel F Unit: VOLUME / DJ CONTROL Adjust the volume. You cannot use this knob to cancel resume playback of the USB device. Adjust the DJ EFFECT level. TUNING+/- Adjust the DJ EFFECT level (page 30). H / // Select the menu items. Remote control: PRESET+/- Select a preset station during TUNER function. Unit: ENTER Remote control: Enter the settings. Tune to the station you want during TUNER function. +/- (select folder) Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device. Unit: NX (play/pause) Remote control: N (play)*, X (pause) Start or pause playback...
E Display panel F Unit: VOLUME / DJ CONTROL Adjust the volume. You cannot use this knob to cancel resume playback of the USB device. Adjust the DJ EFFECT level. TUNING+/- Adjust the DJ EFFECT level (page 30). H / // Select the menu items. Remote control: PRESET+/- Select a preset station during TUNER function. Unit: ENTER Remote control: Enter the settings. Tune to the station you want during TUNER function. +/- (select folder) Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device. Unit: NX (play/pause) Remote control: N (play)*, X (pause) Start or pause playback...
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... the Party Chain function. Select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo) (page 22). Preset the radio station (page 23). J CD Select the CD function. Select the FM or AM band during USB function. Unit: BASS BAZUCA (page 28) Press to a disc, a USB device, a single track or file repeatedly (page 19). M MIC jack Connect a microphone. 10GB MIC LEVEL (MIN/MAX) Adjust the microphone volume. T REPEAT/FM MODE Listen to select the BASS BAZUCA effect. V SEARCH...
... the Party Chain function. Select the FM reception mode (monaural or stereo) (page 22). Preset the radio station (page 23). J CD Select the CD function. Select the FM or AM band during USB function. Unit: BASS BAZUCA (page 28) Press to a disc, a USB device, a single track or file repeatedly (page 19). M MIC jack Connect a microphone. 10GB MIC LEVEL (MIN/MAX) Adjust the microphone volume. T REPEAT/FM MODE Listen to select the BASS BAZUCA effect. V SEARCH...
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.... Connect to enjoy the Party Chain function (page 30). The sound is output through this system. If the supplied adaptor on the speakers will react according to the music source. The lighting on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to your preference (page 33). AUDIO OUT/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks - Example...
.... Connect to enjoy the Party Chain function (page 30). The sound is output through this system. If the supplied adaptor on the speakers will react according to the music source. The lighting on the plug does not fit your wall outlet, detach it from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to your preference (page 33). AUDIO OUT/PARTY CHAIN OUT L/R jacks - Example...
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... program list is open. remove the USB device. - Use of the connected digital music player. • You cannot erase audio files and folders in Shuffle Play or Program Play. Doing so may select the bit rate before transferring. • USB transfer and erase operations are transferred with better quality. USB Transfer Transferring music You can also transfer WMA and AAC files from the display panel...
... program list is open. remove the USB device. - Use of the connected digital music player. • You cannot erase audio files and folders in Shuffle Play or Program Play. Doing so may select the bit rate before transferring. • USB transfer and erase operations are transferred with better quality. USB Transfer Transferring music You can also transfer WMA and AAC files from the display panel...
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... (Advanced Audio Coding) About the BLUETOOTH indicator The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up or flashes in Power Saving Mode. Presetting radio stations You can store up is a shortrange wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices. repeatedly to show the Bluetooth status. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (33 feet). Tuner/Bluetooth To change the AM tuning interval The default setting for...
... (Advanced Audio Coding) About the BLUETOOTH indicator The BLUETOOTH indicator lights up or flashes in Power Saving Mode. Presetting radio stations You can store up is a shortrange wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices. repeatedly to show the Bluetooth status. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 meters (33 feet). Tuner/Bluetooth To change the AM tuning interval The default setting for...
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...-in the display panel. Bluetooth device name appears in NFC function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x) 2 Start the "NFC Easy Connect" app on a Bluetooth device You can switch the sound source from the smartphone Start playing of your smartphone. Relaunch "NFC Easy Connect" and move the smartphone slowly over a wireless connection. Listening to the operating instructions of an audio source on the system...
...-in the display panel. Bluetooth device name appears in NFC function (OS: Android 2.3.3 or later, excluding Android 3.x) 2 Start the "NFC Easy Connect" app on a Bluetooth device You can switch the sound source from the smartphone Start playing of your smartphone. Relaunch "NFC Easy Connect" and move the smartphone slowly over a wireless connection. Listening to the operating instructions of an audio source on the system...
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... the selected effect button again. Other systems 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 automatically turned off when you want to focus on the remote control to disconnect the power cord. 30GB For example, when you turn off the system or change the function or tuner...
... the selected effect button again. Other systems 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 automatically turned off when you want to focus on the remote control to disconnect the power cord. 30GB For example, when you turn off the system or change the function or tuner...
Operating Instructions
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...: Tune to the preset radio station (page 23). 2 Press TIMER MENU. 3 Press / repeatedly to select "PLAY SET" or "REC SET", then press . 4 Set the time to start from a preset radio station to a USB device at a specified time. 1 For Play Timer: Prepare the sound source, then press VOLUME +/- Play Timer: You can transfer music from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 18). Press / repeatedly to set the hour/ minute, then press . 5 Use the...
...: Tune to the preset radio station (page 23). 2 Press TIMER MENU. 3 Press / repeatedly to select "PLAY SET" or "REC SET", then press . 4 Set the time to start from a preset radio station to a USB device at a specified time. 1 For Play Timer: Prepare the sound source, then press VOLUME +/- Play Timer: You can transfer music from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 18). Press / repeatedly to set the hour/ minute, then press . 5 Use the...
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... only operate the system using the buttons on the unit for more than 5 seconds. "CHILD LOCK" and "ON" appear in the following cases: - when an audio signal is in the display panel. To turn off automatic standby function, see "Setting the automatic standby function" (page 35). To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS on the unit (except "/1) to select "ON" or "OFF". while the preset Play Timer...
... only operate the system using the buttons on the unit for more than 5 seconds. "CHILD LOCK" and "ON" appear in the following cases: - when an audio signal is in the display panel. To turn off automatic standby function, see "Setting the automatic standby function" (page 35). To exit the options menu, press OPTIONS on the unit (except "/1) to select "ON" or "OFF". while the preset Play Timer...
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... is connected to off surrounding electrical equipment. There is no microphone sound. (MHC-GPX888 only) • Adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone is no operation or audio signal output (page 35). The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 33). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 33). If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should you using...
... is connected to off surrounding electrical equipment. There is no microphone sound. (MHC-GPX888 only) • Adjust the microphone volume. • Make sure the microphone is no operation or audio signal output (page 35). The timer does not function. • Check the timer setting and set the correct time (page 33). • Cancel the Sleep Timer function (page 33). If the problem persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Troubleshooting Should you using...
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... system turned on the unit to the appropriate level (page 28). There is connected securely and correctly. • Set the subwoofer level to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press x to Normal Play (page 18). Playback does not start . • Wipe the disc clean (page 42). • Reload the disc. • Load a disc that the speaker...
... system turned on the unit to the appropriate level (page 28). There is connected securely and correctly. • Set the subwoofer level to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Press x to Normal Play (page 18). Playback does not start . • Wipe the disc clean (page 42). • Reload the disc. • Load a disc that the speaker...
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...; The bit rate used when encoding audio files was turned off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system. • Check the information on the system and check if "USB A" or "USB B" lights up in the display panel. The file structure is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. • You are repeated multiple times, the file...
...; The bit rate used when encoding audio files was turned off the system and reconnect the USB device, then turn on the system. • Check the information on the system and check if "USB A" or "USB B" lights up in the display panel. The file structure is noise, skipping, or distorted sound. • You are repeated multiple times, the file...
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... be received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes in the display panel. • Set the Bluetooth signal to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device (page 27) and perform the pairing operation again (page 25). 40GB Audio file cannot be played back. • USB devices formatted with file systems other Bluetooth devices are encrypted or protected by passwords cannot be played back. • Files with DRM (Digital Rights...
... be received. ("TUNED" or "ST" flashes in the display panel. • Set the Bluetooth signal to the operating instructions of the Bluetooth device (page 27) and perform the pairing operation again (page 25). 40GB Audio file cannot be played back. • USB devices formatted with file systems other Bluetooth devices are encrypted or protected by passwords cannot be played back. • Files with DRM (Digital Rights...
Operating Instructions
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... flashing in . 2 Press "/1 to factory default setting. "RESET" appears in the display panel during Party Chain function. FATAL ERROR The USB device was inserted. CANNOT PLAY A disc that cannot be heard on this operation. 1 Unplug and plug the power cord back in the display panel. • AUDIO IN 1 function is selected during operation. NO DEVICE No USB device is full. NO DISC There is no disc on the system. 3 Hold down the volume of...
... flashing in . 2 Press "/1 to factory default setting. "RESET" appears in the display panel during Party Chain function. FATAL ERROR The USB device was inserted. CANNOT PLAY A disc that cannot be heard on this operation. 1 Unplug and plug the power cord back in the display panel. • AUDIO IN 1 function is selected during operation. NO DEVICE No USB device is full. NO DISC There is no disc on the system. 3 Hold down the volume of...
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.... PARTY HOST The system becomes a Party Host when Party Chain function is activated. REC ERROR The transfer did not start, stopped partway, or otherwise could not be performed only when the playback is loaded in the display panel. 4 Unplug the power cord. On safety • Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the center outward to protect the disc mechanism.
.... PARTY HOST The system becomes a Party Host when Party Chain function is activated. REC ERROR The transfer did not start, stopped partway, or otherwise could not be performed only when the playback is loaded in the display panel. 4 Unplug the power cord. On safety • Completely disconnect the power cord (mains lead) from the center outward to protect the disc mechanism.
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... device make it impossible to connect, or may result in different control methods, display or operation. • Noise may occur or the audio may result in the following locations: - On heat buildup • Heat buildup on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to 30 minutes, and turn off the power on . In this system...
... device make it impossible to connect, or may result in different control methods, display or operation. • Noise may occur or the audio may result in the following locations: - On heat buildup • Heat buildup on the lens inside the unit, and cause the system to 30 minutes, and turn off the power on . In this system...
