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3-287-077-14(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GT555 / GT444 MHC-GT222 / GT111 LBT-ZT4 ©2008 Sony Corporation
3-287-077-14(2) Mini Hi-Fi Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GT555 / GT444 MHC-GT222 / GT111 LBT-ZT4 ©2008 Sony Corporation
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... "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • Windows Media is used for models MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444, MHC-GT222, MHC-GT111 and LBT-ZT4. Unit HCD-GT222 - Speaker System European model only • Front speakers...
... "WALKMAN" logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. • MICROVAULT is a trademark of Sony Corporation. • MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. • Windows Media is used for models MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444, MHC-GT222, MHC-GT111 and LBT-ZT4. Unit HCD-GT222 - Speaker System European model only • Front speakers...
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ql qk qf qg qh qj LBT-ZT4 only AUDIO INPUT * MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only Top view wh wj Continued l 7GB Guide to parts and controls Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. qa qs qd wg wf 7 LBT-ZT4 only AUDIO 8 AUDIO DMPORT USB USB wd ws wa w; Unit Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CD 8 TUNER/ BAND TAPE *9 q;
ql qk qf qg qh qj LBT-ZT4 only AUDIO INPUT * MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only Top view wh wj Continued l 7GB Guide to parts and controls Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the remote, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the unit having the same or similar names. qa qs qd wg wf 7 LBT-ZT4 only AUDIO 8 AUDIO DMPORT USB USB wd ws wa w; Unit Front view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 CD 8 TUNER/ BAND TAPE *9 q;
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...turn on . E ERASE (page 22) Press to the parent folder. TAPE (page 23) Press to exit search mode. The SUBWOOFER indicator lights up when the system is turned on and off . Press to select the TAPE function. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 16, 22) Press to find a point in the ... 33) G +/- (select folder) (pages 16, 22, 27) Press to select the DMPORT function. C METER MODE (page 26) Press to enter the settings. 8GB I MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only SUBWOOFER (page 25) Press to tune in a track. L ENTER (pages 16, 20, 22, 25, 32, 37) Press to select the preset...
...turn on . E ERASE (page 22) Press to the parent folder. TAPE (page 23) Press to exit search mode. The SUBWOOFER indicator lights up when the system is turned on and off . Press to select the TAPE function. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 16, 22) Press to find a point in the ... 33) G +/- (select folder) (pages 16, 22, 27) Press to select the DMPORT function. C METER MODE (page 26) Press to enter the settings. 8GB I MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only SUBWOOFER (page 25) Press to tune in a track. L ENTER (pages 16, 20, 22, 25, 32, 37) Press to select the preset...
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c) MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only. d) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR varies according to models. b) LBT-ZT4 only. Continued l 13GB Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 1 2 A a) ANTENNA B b) DMPORT 3 F C c) D SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER 4 5 6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Ed) 1 To FM lead antenna 2 To AM loop antenna 3 To DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 4 To subwoofer 5 To front speaker (left) 6 To front speaker (right) a) The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to models.
c) MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only. d) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR varies according to models. b) LBT-ZT4 only. Continued l 13GB Getting Started Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 1 2 A a) ANTENNA B b) DMPORT 3 F C c) D SUBWOOFER FRONT SPEAKER 4 5 6 VOLTAGE SELECTOR Ed) 1 To FM lead antenna 2 To AM loop antenna 3 To DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter 4 To subwoofer 5 To front speaker (left) 6 To front speaker (right) a) The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to models.
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...the display. SUBWOOFER Purple Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Keep the antennas away from the DMPORT jack while the system is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Do not connect or disconnect ...E VOLTAGE SELECTOR For models with an adaptor). B DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) (LBT-ZT4 only) Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. C Subwoofer (MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) Be sure to an optional audio device (portable audio player, etc.). A Antennas Find a location and an orientation that has video...
...the display. SUBWOOFER Purple Extend the FM lead antenna horizontally AM loop antenna Keep the antennas away from the DMPORT jack while the system is inserted with the arrow mark facing towards the arrow mark on the DMPORT jack. • Do not connect or disconnect ...E VOLTAGE SELECTOR For models with an adaptor). B DMPORT (DIGITAL MEDIA PORT) (LBT-ZT4 only) Connect the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT adapter. C Subwoofer (MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) Be sure to an optional audio device (portable audio player, etc.). A Antennas Find a location and an orientation that has video...
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Front speakers: 4 pads for each speaker Subwoofer: 4 pads (MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) To use the remote for this operation. 1... V/v(RM-AMU008) repeatedly to set the clock in Power Saving Mode. The clock is displayed. Use the buttons on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET (RM-AMU006) or TIMER MENU (RM-AMU008). Notes • With normal use, the batteries... If you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To display the clock when the system is turned off Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock is displayed for about 8 seconds. 15GB The clock ...
Front speakers: 4 pads for each speaker Subwoofer: 4 pads (MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) To use the remote for this operation. 1... V/v(RM-AMU008) repeatedly to set the clock in Power Saving Mode. The clock is displayed. Use the buttons on the system. 2 Press CLOCK/TIMER SET (RM-AMU006) or TIMER MENU (RM-AMU008). Notes • With normal use, the batteries... If you disconnect the power cord or if a power failure occurs. To display the clock when the system is turned off Press DISPLAY repeatedly until the clock is displayed for about 8 seconds. 15GB The clock ...
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... settings. Select a preset sound effect PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote) repeatedly. If you want . Enhance the OPTIONS and turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until "SURROUND" lights up in the display when the MP3 BOOSTER+ effect is linked to the previous display...
... settings. Select a preset sound effect PRESET EQ (or EQ on the remote) repeatedly. If you want . Enhance the OPTIONS and turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GT555, MHC-GT444 and LBT-ZT4 only) Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until "SURROUND" lights up in the display when the MP3 BOOSTER+ effect is linked to the previous display...
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... POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (LBT-ZT4 only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 miliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section MHC-GT555 Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 50/60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 150 W + 150...(reference): 200W + 200 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 190 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GT444 Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 50/60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 125 W + 125 W (at 6 Ω...
... POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: (LBT-ZT4 only) With 6 ohm loads, both channels driven, from 250 miliwatts to rated output. Amplifier section MHC-GT555 Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 50/60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 150 W + 150...(reference): 200W + 200 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 190 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GT444 Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 50/60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 125 W + 125 W (at 6 Ω...
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... port: Type A DMPORT (LBT-ZT4 only) Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 Ω or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 Ω SUBWOOFER (MHC-GT555/ MHC-GT444/LBT-ZT4 only): accepts impedance of 6 Ω USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 - 320 kbps, VBR WMA: 32 ...USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA CD player section System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output*: Less than 88 dB Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM...
... port: Type A DMPORT (LBT-ZT4 only) Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 Ω or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 Ω SUBWOOFER (MHC-GT555/ MHC-GT444/LBT-ZT4 only): accepts impedance of 6 Ω USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 - 320 kbps, VBR WMA: 32 ...USB device Mass Storage Class Maximum current 500 mA CD player section System: Compact disc and digital audio system Laser Diode Properties Emission Duration: Continuous Laser Output*: Less than 88 dB Tape deck section Recording system: 4-track 2-channel, stereo Tuner section FM stereo, FM/AM...
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... kg per speaker • Subwoofer (SS-WG555M) Speaker system: 1-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 250 mm, cone type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 319 × 391 × 326 mm Mass (Approx.): 7.8 kg MHC-GT444 • Front speaker (European model except United Kingdom and ...Russian only) (SS-GT444M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GT444) Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Subwoofer: 130 mm, cone type Woofer...
... kg per speaker • Subwoofer (SS-WG555M) Speaker system: 1-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 250 mm, cone type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 319 × 391 × 326 mm Mass (Approx.): 7.8 kg MHC-GT444 • Front speaker (European model except United Kingdom and ...Russian only) (SS-GT444M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GT444) Speaker system: 3-way, 3-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Subwoofer: 130 mm, cone type Woofer...
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... kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1), Speaker pads MHC-GT555/ MHC-GT444/LBT-ZT4 (12), MHC-GT222/ MHC-GT111 (8), TDM-iP10 (M) (LBT-ZT4 only) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power...× 9 3/8 inch (238 × 361 × 238 mm) Mass (Approx.): 8 lb 10 oz (3.9 kg) per speaker • Subwoofer (SS-WG4) Speaker system: 1-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 8 inch (200 mm), cone type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 10 1/2 × 14 1/4 × ...
... kg Supplied accessories: Remote Commander (1), R6 (Size AA) batteries (2), AM loop antenna (1), FM lead antenna (1), Speaker pads MHC-GT555/ MHC-GT444/LBT-ZT4 (12), MHC-GT222/ MHC-GT111 (8), TDM-iP10 (M) (LBT-ZT4 only) (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Standby power...× 9 3/8 inch (238 × 361 × 238 mm) Mass (Approx.): 8 lb 10 oz (3.9 kg) per speaker • Subwoofer (SS-WG4) Speaker system: 1-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 8 inch (200 mm), cone type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): 10 1/2 × 14 1/4 × ...