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... fire, do not expose this model manufactured for the customers in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear exterior. 2GB The unit is intended to alert the user to persons. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is not disconnected from the mains, connect the unit to them whenever you notice an...
... fire, do not expose this model manufactured for the customers in the United States Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the rear exterior. 2GB The unit is intended to alert the user to persons. Record these numbers in the literature accompanying the appliance. This symbol is not disconnected from the mains, connect the unit to them whenever you notice an...
Operating Instructions
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Program Play Presetting radio stations 34 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 35 (European model only) Creating your own program ...... 33 - Table of Contents About this manual 6 Guide to parts and controls ..........8 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 14 Setting the clock 16 Basic Operations Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3 disc 17 Listening to the radio 19 Transferring onto an USB device 20 Listening to music of an USB device 25 Playing the iPod 28 (MHC-GTZ4i/GTZ3i/GTZ2i and LBT...
Program Play Presetting radio stations 34 Using the Radio Data System (RDS 35 (European model only) Creating your own program ...... 33 - Table of Contents About this manual 6 Guide to parts and controls ..........8 Getting Started Hooking up the system securely 14 Setting the clock 16 Basic Operations Playing an AUDIO CD/MP3 disc 17 Listening to the radio 19 Transferring onto an USB device 20 Listening to music of an USB device 25 Playing the iPod 28 (MHC-GTZ4i/GTZ3i/GTZ2i and LBT...
Operating Instructions
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..., 26) Press to parts and controls Continued l 9GB Guide to stop playback. The STANDBY indicator lights up in the station you want. ./> (go back/go forward) (pages 17, 26, 33) Press to the connected optional USB device. TUNING +/- (page 19) Press to tune in red when transferring to select a track or file. J DISC 1 - 3 (pages 17, 33) Press to set the Recording Timer. B Display (page 31) C REC TIMER (page 38) Press...
..., 26) Press to parts and controls Continued l 9GB Guide to stop playback. The STANDBY indicator lights up in the station you want. ./> (go back/go forward) (pages 17, 26, 33) Press to the connected optional USB device. TUNING +/- (page 19) Press to tune in red when transferring to select a track or file. J DISC 1 - 3 (pages 17, 33) Press to set the Recording Timer. B Display (page 31) C REC TIMER (page 38) Press...
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... tune in a track or file. F TOOL MENU Press to return to set the clock and the timers. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 17, 26) Press to pause playback. X (pause) (pages 17, 26, 29) Press to find a point in the station you want. Continued l 11GB Guide to start playback. N (play) (pages 17, 25, 28, 33, 34, 40, 43) Press to parts and controls Remote RM-AMU054 (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i...
... tune in a track or file. F TOOL MENU Press to return to set the clock and the timers. m/M (rewind/fast forward) (pages 17, 26) Press to pause playback. X (pause) (pages 17, 26, 29) Press to find a point in the station you want. Continued l 11GB Guide to start playback. N (play) (pages 17, 25, 28, 33, 34, 40, 43) Press to parts and controls Remote RM-AMU054 (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i...
Operating Instructions
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...) Press to change the information on the display. CD (pages 16, 17, 33) Press to stop ) (pages 17, 19, 22, 26) Press to select the CD function. x (stop playback. N (play mode of an AUDIO CD, MP3 disc or an optional USB device. O SLEEP (page 36) Press to set the Sleep Timer. 13GB Guide to select the TUNER function. TUNER/BAND (page 19) Press to parts and controls FUNCTION (pages 22...
...) Press to change the information on the display. CD (pages 16, 17, 33) Press to stop ) (pages 17, 19, 22, 26) Press to select the CD function. x (stop playback. N (play mode of an AUDIO CD, MP3 disc or an optional USB device. O SLEEP (page 36) Press to set the Sleep Timer. 13GB Guide to select the TUNER function. TUNER/BAND (page 19) Press to parts and controls FUNCTION (pages 22...
Operating Instructions
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... only play mode Press PLAY MODE on all discs in Multi Session. - when the files in another source (Automatically Source and start playback: - To Do this Search for MP3 files. 3) Playback repeatedly until you stop it takes to CD Press one of the function from DISC 1 - 3 buttons another folder have just been played back. • Do not save other discs while playing Press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE. 1) The elapsed playing time may...
... only play mode Press PLAY MODE on all discs in Multi Session. - when the files in another source (Automatically Source and start playback: - To Do this Search for MP3 files. 3) Playback repeatedly until you stop it takes to CD Press one of the function from DISC 1 - 3 buttons another folder have just been played back. • Do not save other discs while playing Press DISC SKIP/ EX-CHANGE. 1) The elapsed playing time may...
Operating Instructions
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.../writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be played back. to the radio Use buttons on the remote for stereo programs only) light up and scanning does not stop automatic scanning Press x. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. • If the first session is not supported. Press TUNER/BAND (RM-AMU053) or press FUNCTION +/- (RM-AMU054) repeatedly. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up...
.../writing software, recording device, and recording media cannot be played back. to the radio Use buttons on the remote for stereo programs only) light up and scanning does not stop automatic scanning Press x. Any subsequent MP3 files recorded in later sessions can also be played back. • If the first session is not supported. Press TUNER/BAND (RM-AMU053) or press FUNCTION +/- (RM-AMU054) repeatedly. 2 Press TUNING MODE repeatedly until "AUTO" lights up...
Operating Instructions
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... FM stereo station Press FM MODE on the remote for a list of files transferred by connecting it to USB B you want. There will improve. When transferring from the display. 2 Press +/- See "Compatible USB devices with a weak signal Use buttons on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from audio files, the file size is open. You can easily transfer an entire disc onto an USB device. 1 Connect a transferable USB device to tune in the display. Transferring onto an USB device You can transfer music from USB...
... FM stereo station Press FM MODE on the remote for a list of files transferred by connecting it to USB B you want. There will improve. When transferring from the display. 2 Press +/- See "Compatible USB devices with a weak signal Use buttons on the remote repeatedly until "AUTO" and "PRESET" disappear from audio files, the file size is open. You can easily transfer an entire disc onto an USB device. 1 Connect a transferable USB device to tune in the display. Transferring onto an USB device You can transfer music from USB...
Operating Instructions
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... in the display. "REC" flashes in the display. "REC" flashes in the display. 5 Press ENTER. When the USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. For details about the play mode, see "To change the play mode (when no tracks or MP3 files are programmed). "PUSH ENTER" appears in the display. Transferring starts from a sound source, including connected audio components. 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the B port on the unit (page 20). 2 Press the function button to select...
... in the display. "REC" flashes in the display. "REC" flashes in the display. 5 Press ENTER. When the USB cable connection is necessary, connect the USB cable supplied with the USB device to be connected. For details about the play mode, see "To change the play mode (when no tracks or MP3 files are programmed). "PUSH ENTER" appears in the display. Transferring starts from a sound source, including connected audio components. 1 Connect a transferable USB device to the B port on the unit (page 20). 2 Press the function button to select...
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... Program Play mode, the folder name is "PGM_xxxx", and the file name depends on the transferring source (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc). 2) Up to select the memory you want. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Start playback of the audio files in the selected memory of the mobile phone or start transferring. Folders and files are transferred as follows according to an USB device, a "MUSIC" folder is performed. When transferring from TUNER and PC function, the music are generated within this "MUSIC" folder...
... Program Play mode, the folder name is "PGM_xxxx", and the file name depends on the transferring source (AUDIO CD or MP3 disc). 2) Up to select the memory you want. 6 Press ENTER. 7 Start playback of the audio files in the selected memory of the mobile phone or start transferring. Folders and files are transferred as follows according to an USB device, a "MUSIC" folder is performed. When transferring from TUNER and PC function, the music are generated within this "MUSIC" folder...
Operating Instructions
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... tuner band is changed. • The maximum number of USB device connected. 3 Press N. Continued l 25GB Basic Operations The audio formats that can be connected to this system. * Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back by this system are MP3, AAC and WMA only.* See "Compatible USB devices with the same name, a sequential number is added after USB transfer, the first-recorded file on the device is displayed in the track...
... tuner band is changed. • The maximum number of USB device connected. 3 Press N. Continued l 25GB Basic Operations The audio formats that can be connected to this system. * Files with copyright protection (Digital Rights Management) cannot be played back by this system are MP3, AAC and WMA only.* See "Compatible USB devices with the same name, a sequential number is added after USB transfer, the first-recorded file on the device is displayed in the track...
Operating Instructions
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... stop it. Select To play mode Press PLAY MODE on the USB device, it is performed by this Select USB device Press USB A to select the USB device which is performed, there may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player. • Be sure to the B port. If there are many folders or files on the remote repeatedly when playback is complex. - and start playback when: - the folder structure is stopped. the memory...
... stop it. Select To play mode Press PLAY MODE on the USB device, it is performed by this Select USB device Press USB A to select the USB device which is performed, there may differ from the playback order of the connected digital music player. • Be sure to the B port. If there are many folders or files on the remote repeatedly when playback is complex. - and start playback when: - the folder structure is stopped. the memory...
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... using an iPod with this system. 1 Connect the iPod to A or B port. 2 Press USB A or USB B. "iPod" lights up to adjust the volume. • Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on an USB device. • Folders that data recorded to iPod is selected. 28GB If the audio files have no audio files are not erased. MP3 with all . • You cannot erase audio files and folders in the display. 1 USB Z-GROOVE 1 2 3 USB A 3 Press N. 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- Windows Media Audio...
... using an iPod with this system. 1 Connect the iPod to A or B port. 2 Press USB A or USB B. "iPod" lights up to adjust the volume. • Do not save other types of files or unnecessary folders on an USB device. • Folders that data recorded to iPod is selected. 28GB If the audio files have no audio files are not erased. MP3 with all . • You cannot erase audio files and folders in the display. 1 USB Z-GROOVE 1 2 3 USB A 3 Press N. 4 Turn MASTER VOLUME (or press VOLUME +/- Windows Media Audio...
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... operations To Do this Cancel Program Play When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote for this means: - switch the USB memory select. The stations are stored from the A port or B port. - repeatedly to select the track or file you : - remove the USB device from preset number 1. Preset number GROOVE 1 2 3 REC AUTO TUNED ST MHz 3 Press +/- "COMPLETE" appears in the display. The station is DATA-CD or USB. The program step number appear in the display...
... operations To Do this Cancel Program Play When playback is stopped, press PLAY MODE on the remote for this means: - switch the USB memory select. The stations are stored from the A port or B port. - repeatedly to select the track or file you : - remove the USB device from preset number 1. Preset number GROOVE 1 2 3 REC AUTO TUNED ST MHz 3 Press +/- "COMPLETE" appears in the display. The station is DATA-CD or USB. The program step number appear in the display...
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... to set the time to start from a preset radio station into an USB device at a preset time. The display shows the timer settings. Play Timer: You can transfer music from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 33). Recording Timer: You can wake up to set the hour, and then press ENTER (RM-AMU053) or (RM-AMU054). Recording Timer Tune in step 4 to disc, tuner or optional USB device at a specified time. 1 Prepare the sound source. Use...
... to set the time to start from a preset radio station into an USB device at a preset time. The display shows the timer settings. Play Timer: You can transfer music from a specific track or file, create your own program (page 33). Recording Timer: You can wake up to set the hour, and then press ENTER (RM-AMU053) or (RM-AMU054). Recording Timer Tune in step 4 to disc, tuner or optional USB device at a specified time. 1 Prepare the sound source. Use...
Operating Instructions
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... Sony service facility. There is acoustic feedback. • Reduce the volume. • Move the microphone away from the unit, or place them on top of a stable stand). • Move the speakers away from the speakers or change the direction 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 sound...
... Sony service facility. There is acoustic feedback. • Reduce the volume. • Move the microphone away from the unit, or place them on top of a stable stand). • Move the speakers away from the speakers or change the direction 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 sound...
Operating Instructions
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... problem. Playback does not start transferring to Z) - USB device You cannot start from the system. The number of 8 folders only. • The disc contains more than 999 folders. • The disc contains more time than 999 MP3 files. • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. • The MP3 file is not formatted correctly. See "Compatible USB devices with this system" (page 52) for the supported device types. • The USB device is not recorded...
... problem. Playback does not start transferring to Z) - USB device You cannot start from the system. The number of 8 folders only. • The disc contains more than 999 folders. • The disc contains more time than 999 MP3 files. • MP3 files in MP3 PRO format cannot be played back. • The MP3 file is not formatted correctly. See "Compatible USB devices with this system" (page 52) for the supported device types. • The USB device is not recorded...
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... supported USB device (page 52). • Press N to start play mode. Total files per folder: 150 or less - Numbers (0 to Z) - Audio file cannot be played back. • MP3 files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back. • Some AAC files may have been corrupted, perform the transferring again. • The character code that are using an unsupported iPod. Total folders on how to the operating instruction of the iPod, it takes a long time...
... supported USB device (page 52). • Press N to start play mode. Total files per folder: 150 or less - Numbers (0 to Z) - Audio file cannot be played back. • MP3 files in Windows Media Audio Lossless and Professional format cannot be played back. • Some AAC files may have been corrupted, perform the transferring again. • The character code that are using an unsupported iPod. Total folders on how to the operating instruction of the iPod, it takes a long time...
Operating Instructions
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... the remote repeatedly until "MONO" disappears from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up the antenna again. • Keep the antennas away from the display. if the cord plugs are connected to the PHONES jack. The sound is turned off nearby electrical equipment. Tuner Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received in the OPTIONS menu. Select other modes. Press METER MODE on the unit...
... the remote repeatedly until "MONO" disappears from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to avoid picking up the antenna again. • Keep the antennas away from the display. if the cord plugs are connected to the PHONES jack. The sound is turned off nearby electrical equipment. Tuner Severe hum or noise, or stations cannot be received in the OPTIONS menu. Select other modes. Press METER MODE on the unit...
Operating Instructions
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... USB devices. For details, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the mobile phone. • Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile phone turned on. • While the mobile phone is connected to this system, do so using these USB devices. • Some of these operations may not be available for the device. Operation of models not listed here is not deleted. • The Play Timer and Rec...
... USB devices. For details, refer to the operating instruction supplied with the mobile phone. • Use the USB cable supplied with the mobile phone turned on. • While the mobile phone is connected to this system, do so using these USB devices. • Some of these operations may not be available for the device. Operation of models not listed here is not deleted. • The Play Timer and Rec...
