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... expose the appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not cover the ventilation opening of the unit. When unpacking or handling a big and/or heavy speaker, be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to an easily accessible AC outlet. For the customers in the USA Owner's Record The... risk of fire, do not place objects filled with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNITS. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
... expose the appliance to dripping or splashing, and do not cover the ventilation opening of the unit. When unpacking or handling a big and/or heavy speaker, be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to an easily accessible AC outlet. For the customers in the USA Owner's Record The... risk of fire, do not place objects filled with newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNITS. Should you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this appliance to naked flame sources (for example, lighted candles).
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...of this manual, the MHC-GPX888 is not responsible for the operation of their respective holders. Subwoofer SS-WGP888 (2) The LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 consists of : • Unit HCD-GPX888 (1) • Speaker system - Subwoofer SS-WGP555 (1) 5GB Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or... by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. and other trademarks and registered trademarks are for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Front speaker SS-GPX888 (2) - Apple is used for models MHC-GPX888, LBT-GPX555 and MHC...
...of this manual, the MHC-GPX888 is not responsible for the operation of their respective holders. Subwoofer SS-WGP888 (2) The LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 consists of : • Unit HCD-GPX888 (1) • Speaker system - Subwoofer SS-WGP555 (1) 5GB Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or... by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. and other trademarks and registered trademarks are for illustration purpose unless stated otherwise. Front speaker SS-GPX888 (2) - Apple is used for models MHC-GPX888, LBT-GPX555 and MHC...
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Table of Contents About this manual 5 Guide to parts and controls.......... 8 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 11 Positioning the speakers 13 Setting the clock 15 Changing the display mode ....... 15 Disc/USB Playback Playing a disc 16 Before using a USB device with this system 16 Playing a ...
Table of Contents About this manual 5 Guide to parts and controls.......... 8 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 11 Positioning the speakers 13 Setting the clock 15 Changing the display mode ....... 15 Disc/USB Playback Playing a disc 16 Before using a USB device with this system 16 Playing a ...
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E Display panel F Unit: VOLUME / DJ CONTROL Adjust the volume. LED PATTERN (page 33) Change the illumination pattern on the speakers and the unit. x (stop) Stop playback. D (N-Mark) (page 24) Near Field Communication (NFC) touchpoint indication. Adjust the DJ .... +/- (select folder) Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device. Remote control: DJ CONTROL +/- G LED COLOR (page 33) Change the illumination color on the speakers and the unit. Tune to cancel resume playback of the USB device. Remote control RM-AMU199 S G A O F I J T Y U H F X V H W 1 "/1 (on/...
E Display panel F Unit: VOLUME / DJ CONTROL Adjust the volume. LED PATTERN (page 33) Change the illumination pattern on the speakers and the unit. x (stop) Stop playback. D (N-Mark) (page 24) Near Field Communication (NFC) touchpoint indication. Adjust the DJ .... +/- (select folder) Select a folder on an MP3 disc or a USB device. Remote control: DJ CONTROL +/- G LED COLOR (page 33) Change the illumination color on the speakers and the unit. Tune to cancel resume playback of the USB device. Remote control RM-AMU199 S G A O F I J T Y U H F X V H W 1 "/1 (on/...
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MHC-GPX888 MHC-GPX888 1 3 2 4 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 BLACK BLACK GRAY GRAY 4 32 1 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 1 2 5 BLACK 5 GRAY GRAY 21 1 To front speaker (left) 2 To front speaker (right) 3 To subwoofer (left) 4 To subwoofer (right) 5 To subwoofer 11GB See below. Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Getting Started * B and D are different depending on the model.
MHC-GPX888 MHC-GPX888 1 3 2 4 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 BLACK BLACK GRAY GRAY 4 32 1 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 1 2 5 BLACK 5 GRAY GRAY 21 1 To front speaker (left) 2 To front speaker (right) 3 To subwoofer (left) 4 To subwoofer (right) 5 To subwoofer 11GB See below. Getting Started Hooking up the system securely Getting Started * B and D are different depending on the model.
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...fit your preference (page 33). If the supplied adaptor on the system and the demonstration automatically ends. Connect to use only the supplied speakers. • When connecting speaker cords, insert the connector straight into a wall socket. Notes • Be sure to the audio output jacks of a computer or ... the power cord into the terminals. You can select the illumination pattern and color according to your wall outlet, detach it from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to enjoy the Party Chain function (page 30). Connect to another audio system to avoid...
...fit your preference (page 33). If the supplied adaptor on the system and the demonstration automatically ends. Connect to use only the supplied speakers. • When connecting speaker cords, insert the connector straight into a wall socket. Notes • Be sure to the audio output jacks of a computer or ... the power cord into the terminals. You can select the illumination pattern and color according to your wall outlet, detach it from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to enjoy the Party Chain function (page 30). Connect to another audio system to avoid...
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... damage from the system, we recommend you want to place the speakers in vertical position to stabilize the speakers and to the bottom of the speakers as shown below . - Vertical positioning SONY emblem SONY emblem DAE B C 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 13GB A Unit B Front speaker (left) C Front speaker (right) D Subwoofer (left) E Subwoofer (right) F Subwoofer G Spacer MHC-GPX888 only - Getting...
... damage from the system, we recommend you want to place the speakers in vertical position to stabilize the speakers and to the bottom of the speakers as shown below . - Vertical positioning SONY emblem SONY emblem DAE B C 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 13GB A Unit B Front speaker (left) C Front speaker (right) D Subwoofer (left) E Subwoofer (right) F Subwoofer G Spacer MHC-GPX888 only - Getting...
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...-GPX888 only) To create a party environment, we recommend you to install another subwoofer and front left speaker. B C G A G D E 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 14GB Make sure the pins of the subwoofer. Horizontal positioning SONY emblem SONY emblem DAE B C 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 only BA F C 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 - Installing 1 Insert the pins of the spacer (supplied) to the...
...-GPX888 only) To create a party environment, we recommend you to install another subwoofer and front left speaker. B C G A G D E 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 14GB Make sure the pins of the subwoofer. Horizontal positioning SONY emblem SONY emblem DAE B C 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 only BA F C 0.3 m (1 foot) 0.3 m (1 foot) 45 - Installing 1 Insert the pins of the spacer (supplied) to the...
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... The clock display automatically turns to work internally. The timer and clock continue to Power Saving Mode after a few seconds. 15GB SONY emblem Setting the clock You cannot set the minutes, then press . Changing the display mode The demonstration appears in Power Saving Mode...Press / repeatedly to set the hour, then press . 4 Press / repeatedly to turn the SONY emblem on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU. Horizontal positioning After positioning the speakers, turn on the front speakers and subwoofers to conserve power. No display (Power Saving Mode) The display is turned off ....
... The clock display automatically turns to work internally. The timer and clock continue to Power Saving Mode after a few seconds. 15GB SONY emblem Setting the clock You cannot set the minutes, then press . Changing the display mode The demonstration appears in Power Saving Mode...Press / repeatedly to set the hour, then press . 4 Press / repeatedly to turn the SONY emblem on the system. 2 Press TIMER MENU. Horizontal positioning After positioning the speakers, turn on the front speakers and subwoofers to conserve power. No display (Power Saving Mode) The display is turned off ....
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... and down automatically. 2 Press DJ CONTROL +/- Notes • The DJ EFFECT is similar to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is moving around the speakers between left and right channels. • WAH: Create a special effect of "Wah-wah" sound by moving the frequency of a jet plane. • ISOLATOR: Isolate a specific...
... and down automatically. 2 Press DJ CONTROL +/- Notes • The DJ EFFECT is similar to adjust the volume when the DJ EFFECT is moving around the speakers between left and right channels. • WAH: Create a special effect of "Wah-wah" sound by moving the frequency of a jet plane. • ISOLATOR: Isolate a specific...
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... (MHC-GPX888 only) You can select another system as Party Host even when you change the function on Party Guest. Note The sound from the speakers, or change the sound effect on Party Guest. • (MHC-GPX888 only) When you want , then start playing the music. • Changing the volume level...
... (MHC-GPX888 only) You can select another system as Party Host even when you change the function on Party Guest. Note The sound from the speakers, or change the sound effect on Party Guest. • (MHC-GPX888 only) When you want , then start playing the music. • Changing the volume level...
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... repeatedly. Changing the illumination pattern and color Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to select the illumination pattern or color on the unit and the speakers. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly to select the spectrum pattern you use either with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Other...
... repeatedly. Changing the illumination pattern and color Press LED PATTERN or LED COLOR to select the illumination pattern or color on the unit and the speakers. To cancel Sleep Timer, press SLEEP repeatedly to select the spectrum pattern you use either with the Sleep Timer, the Sleep Timer has priority. Other...
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... • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Move the unit away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. If the issue persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is a number) appears...the remote control closer to the power cord. • Turn off (page 35). 37GB Additional Information Troubleshooting Should you using only the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the unit? The clock or timer setting is canceled. • The power cord is ...
... • Replace the batteries (R6/size AA). • Move the unit away from the speakers or change the direction of the microphone. If the issue persists, consult your nearest Sony dealer. The system enters standby mode automatically in about 15 minutes when there is a number) appears...the remote control closer to the power cord. • Turn off (page 35). 37GB Additional Information Troubleshooting Should you using only the supplied speakers? • Is anything blocking the ventilation holes of the unit? The clock or timer setting is canceled. • The power cord is ...
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...the disc. • Move the unit to a place with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback does not start . • Wipe the disc clean (page 42). •...; Reload the disc. • Load a disc that the speakers are connected securely and correctly. • The source ...
...the disc. • Move the unit to a place with bass sounds at high volume, the speaker vibration may cause the sound to eject the disc. • Consult your nearest Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility. Playback does not start . • Wipe the disc clean (page 42). •...; Reload the disc. • Load a disc that the speakers are connected securely and correctly. • The source ...
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...or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. • Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that are at the qualified service shop. In this situation, turn it has been used within 10 meters (33 feet). • ..., in any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as a means of ensuring security during communication using Bluetooth technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in airplanes, at a high volume because the cabinet may result. • If the system is brought directly from a cold...
...or humid or lacking adequate ventilation, or subject to vibration, direct sunlight or a bright light. • Be careful when placing the unit or speakers on surfaces that are at the qualified service shop. In this situation, turn it has been used within 10 meters (33 feet). • ..., in any type of abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent, such as a means of ensuring security during communication using Bluetooth technology. • Sony cannot be held liable in airplanes, at a high volume because the cabinet may result. • If the system is brought directly from a cold...
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...) RMS output power (reference): 600 W + 600 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 600 W + 600 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 Front speaker Power Output (rated): 350 W + 350 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) 44GB Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 600 W (4 ohms, 100 Hz) Inputs AUDIO IN 1/PARTY CHAIN IN...
...) RMS output power (reference): 600 W + 600 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 600 W + 600 W (per channel at 4 ohms, 100 Hz) LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555 Front speaker Power Output (rated): 350 W + 350 W (at 4 ohms, 1 kHz) 44GB Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 600 W (4 ohms, 100 Hz) Inputs AUDIO IN 1/PARTY CHAIN IN...
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... Communication system Bluetooth Standard version 3.1 Output Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of Bluetooth communication between devices. Speakers Front speaker SS-GPX888 for MHC-GPX888 SS-GPX555 for LBT-GPX555/ MHC-GPX555 Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (7 7/8 in), cone type Tweeter: 20 mm (13/16 in), horn type Rated impedance 4 ohms...
... Communication system Bluetooth Standard version 3.1 Output Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 Maximum communication range Line of Bluetooth communication between devices. Speakers Front speaker SS-GPX888 for MHC-GPX888 SS-GPX555 for LBT-GPX555/ MHC-GPX555 Speaker system 2-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Woofer: 200 mm (7 7/8 in), cone type Tweeter: 20 mm (13/16 in), horn type Rated impedance 4 ohms...
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...: AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz Other models: AC 120 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption MHC-GPX888: 360 W LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555: 280 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers) (Approx.) 5.4 kg (11 lb 15 oz) Supplied accessories Remote control (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) ... in) Mass (Approx.) SS-GPX888: 13.8 kg (30 lb 7 oz) SS-GPX555: 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) Quantity: 2 pieces Subwoofer SS-WGP888 for MHC-GPX888 SS-WGP555 for LBT-GPX555/ MHC-GPX555 Subwoofer system 1-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer: 250 mm (9 7/8 in), cone type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d)...
...: AC 220 V - 240 V, 50 Hz Other models: AC 120 V - 240 V, 50/60 Hz Power consumption MHC-GPX888: 360 W LBT-GPX555/MHC-GPX555: 280 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. speakers) (Approx.) 5.4 kg (11 lb 15 oz) Supplied accessories Remote control (1) R6 (Size AA) batteries (2) FM lead/AM loop antenna (1) ... in) Mass (Approx.) SS-GPX888: 13.8 kg (30 lb 7 oz) SS-GPX555: 8.5 kg (18 lb 12 oz) Quantity: 2 pieces Subwoofer SS-WGP888 for MHC-GPX888 SS-WGP555 for LBT-GPX555/ MHC-GPX555 Subwoofer system 1-way, Bass reflex Speaker unit Subwoofer: 250 mm (9 7/8 in), cone type Rated impedance 4 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d)...