Sony LBT-GTZ4I, 4-130-433-13(2), MHC-GTZ2, MHC-GTZ2i, MHC-GTZ3, MHC-GTZ3i, MHC-GTZ4, MHC-GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ5 Disc player

40GB

Sound comes from one channel,

or the left and right volumes are

unbalanced.

• Place the speakers as symmetrically as

possible.

• Connect only the supplied speakers.

There is severe hum or noise.

• A TV or VCR is placed too close to the

unit. Move the unit away from the TV or

VCR.

• Move the unit away from the source of

noise.

• Connect the unit to a different wall

outlet.

• Install a noise filter (commercially

available) to the power cord.

• Turn off surrounding electrical

equipment.

The timer does not function.

• Check the timer setting and set the

correct time (page 36).

• Cancel the Sleep Timer function

(page 36).

• You cannot select the Play Timer and

the Recording Timer at the same time.

The remote does not function.

• Remove the obstacles between the

remote and the unit.

• Move the remote closer to the unit.

• Point the remote at the unit’s sensor.

• Replace the batteries (R6/size AA).

• Move the unit away from the

fluorescent light.

There is acoustic feedback.

• Reduce the volume.

• Move the microphone away from the

speakers or change the direction of the

microphone.

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. Do not forcibly push

the disc tray to close it as this may cause

a malfunction.

The disc does not eject.

• You cannot eject the disc during

CD-USB Synchronized Transfer,

or REC1 Transferring. Press x to

cancel the transferring, then press Z

OPEN/CLOSE to eject the disc.

• Consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Playback does not start.

• Open the disc tray and check whether a

disc is loaded.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 47).

• Reload the disc.

• Load the disc that this system can play

back (page 47).

• Load the disc on the disc tray with the

label side facing up.

• Remove the disc and wipe away the

moisture on the disc, then leave the

system turned on for a few hours until

the moisture evaporates.

•Press N to start playback.

The sound skips.

• Wipe the disc clean (page 47).

• Reload the disc.

• Move the unit to place without vibration

(e.g., on top of a stable stand).

• Move the speakers away from the unit,

or place them on seperate stands. When

you listen to a track with bass sounds at

high volume, the speaker vibration may

cause the sound to skip.

Contents

Main Except for the customers in the United States Notice for the customers in the United States Owners Record WARNING WARNING CAUTION Important Safety Instructions For customers in Europe For customers in Australia Note on DualDiscs Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies About this manual Table of Contents Getting Started Basic Operations Additional Information Other Operations Guide to parts and controls Page Page Remote RM-AMU054 (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) V / v/ b / B Remote RM-AMU053 (Other models) Page Hooking up the system securely Getting Started F E A B C D Attaching the speaker pads Setting the clock 1 2 6 3 V/v (RM-AMU054) repeatedly to Playing an AUDIO CD/ MP3 disc 1 2 3 4 press VOLUME +/ on the remote) to adjust the volume. Basic Operations To change the play mode 1 2 Listening to the radio 1 2 3 4 Transferring onto an USB device 1 CD-USB Synchronized Transfer 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Transferring a single track or MP3 file during playback (REC1 Transferring) Transferring from a sound source other than disc and USB device (Analog Transferring) 4 5 To stop transferring To create a new MP3 file To transfer sound from a microphone 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 You can select a Memory Stick when the selected memory number is as follows: 5 REC1 Transferring the memory you want. 6 7 in the selected memory of the mobile phone or start transferring. Listening to music of an USB device 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 To change the play mode Playing the iPod (MHC-GTZ4i/GTZ3i/GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You can listen to audio contents stored in the iPod on this system. 1 B port. B To use the system as a battery charger To stop charging the iPod Remove the iPod. When the system is turned off, the charging is stopped. Using optional audio components 1 2 3 4 5 Changing the display 1 2 3 4 5 To exit the OPTIONS menu To return to the previous display Using the Meter Display Creating your own program Program Play 1 2 3 Presetting radio stations 1 2 3 4 Using the Radio Data System (RDS) (European model only) What is the Radio Data System? Receiving RDS broadcasts To check the RDS information Creating your own sound effect Singing along 1 2 3 4 Using the Timers 1 2 7 3 4 1 2 3 4 5 Troubleshooting 1 2 General Additional Information Disc player USB device Page iPod Tuner Meter Optional components To change the AM tuning interval (except for European models) 1 Messages Disc/Timer USB device Precautions Discs that this system CAN play Discs that this system CANNOT play Notes on discs On safety Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATION Amplifier section USB section Disc player section Tuner section iPod section Speakers Front speaker (SS-GTZ5M) Subwoofer (SS-WGZ5M) General 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 Verified Sony Ericsson mobile phone Notes on using the Sony Ericsson mobile phone Notes on Walkman Walkman phone Compatible iPod models with this system