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4-130-433-13(2) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTZ5 MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i LBT-GTZ4i ©2009 Sony Corporation
4-130-433-13(2) Mini HI-FI Component System Operating Instructions MHC-GTZ5 MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i LBT-GTZ4i ©2009 Sony Corporation
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...SS-GTZ3M • Subwoofer SS-WGZ3M Other models • Front speakers SS-GTZ3 • Subwoofer SS-WGZ3 The MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i consists of : - Unit HCD-GTZ5 - Unit HCD-GTZ4i - Unit HCD-GTZ3 / GTZ3i - Speaker System European model only • Front speakers SS-GTZ4M •...• Front speakers SS-GTZ4 • Subwoofer SS-WGZ4 The MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i consists of: - About this manual The instructions in this manual, the MHC-GTZ5 is used for models MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i, MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i. In this manual are for illustration...
...SS-GTZ3M • Subwoofer SS-WGZ3M Other models • Front speakers SS-GTZ3 • Subwoofer SS-WGZ3 The MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i consists of : - Unit HCD-GTZ5 - Unit HCD-GTZ4i - Unit HCD-GTZ3 / GTZ3i - Speaker System European model only • Front speakers SS-GTZ4M •...• Front speakers SS-GTZ4 • Subwoofer SS-WGZ4 The MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i consists of: - About this manual The instructions in this manual, the MHC-GTZ5 is used for models MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i, MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i. In this manual are for illustration...
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... 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-GTZ4i only) Using optional audio components 30 Adjusting the sound 30 Changing the display 31 Other Operations Creating your own sound...
... 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-GTZ4i only) Using optional audio components 30 Adjusting the sound 30 Changing the display 31 Other Operations Creating your own sound...
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Unit Front view 1 2 wg 3 wf wd 4 ws wa 5 6 6 7 7 w; 8 ql 9 *qk q; qg qa qj qs qd qh qg qf 9 * MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only. 8GB Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names.
Unit Front view 1 2 wg 3 wf wd 4 ws wa 5 6 6 7 7 w; 8 ql 9 *qk q; qg qa qj qs qd qh qg qf 9 * MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only. 8GB Guide to parts and controls This manual mainly explains operations using the unit, but the same operations can also be performed using the buttons on the remote having the same or similar names.
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... optional USB device. W METER MODE (page 32) Press to exit search mode. A indicator A port (pages 25, 28, 42) Connect an optional USB device. R MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only SUBWOOFER (page 30) Press to exchange other discs during CD tray open. Press to turn on . Press to select the...
... optional USB device. W METER MODE (page 32) Press to exit search mode. A indicator A port (pages 25, 28, 42) Connect an optional USB device. R MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only SUBWOOFER (page 30) Press to exchange other discs during CD tray open. Press to turn on . Press to select the...
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... the clock and the timers. B EQ (page 30, 35) Press to parts and controls Continued l 11GB Guide to select a preset EQ effect. Remote RM-AMU054 (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) qg qf qd qs qa q; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1 "/1 (on/standby) (page 16) Press to find a point in the station you want. m/M (rewind...
... the clock and the timers. B EQ (page 30, 35) Press to parts and controls Continued l 11GB Guide to select a preset EQ effect. Remote RM-AMU054 (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) qg qf qd qs qa q; 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 8 1 "/1 (on/standby) (page 16) Press to find a point in the station you want. m/M (rewind...
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Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ANTENNA A a) 1 2 PC IN B F SUBWOOFER C b) 3 FRONT SPEAKER D 4 5 VOLTAGE SELECTOR E c) 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To subwoofer 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To front speaker (right) 14GB a) The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to models. b) MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only. c) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR varies according to models.
Getting Started Hooking up the system securely ANTENNA A a) 1 2 PC IN B F SUBWOOFER C b) 3 FRONT SPEAKER D 4 5 VOLTAGE SELECTOR E c) 1 To AM loop antenna 2 To FM lead antenna 3 To subwoofer 4 To front speaker (left) 5 To front speaker (right) 14GB a) The FM 75 Ω COAXIAL jack varies according to models. b) MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only. c) The VOLTAGE SELECTOR varies according to models.
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...the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for each speaker Subwoofer: 4 pads (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only) 15GB Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the optional audio ...antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to insert the connector straight into the terminals. C Subwoofer (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only) Be sure to these jacks. Front speakers: 4 pads for models equipped with a voltage selector, set up...
...the plug does not fit the wall socket, detach the supplied plug adaptor (only for each speaker Subwoofer: 4 pads (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only) 15GB Attaching the speaker pads Attach the supplied speaker pads to the bottom of the optional audio ...antennas away from the speaker cords, the power cord and the USB cable to insert the connector straight into the terminals. C Subwoofer (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only) Be sure to these jacks. Front speakers: 4 pads for models equipped with a voltage selector, set up...
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... transferred by connecting it to the B port as the original file. For transferring from a sound source to an optional USB device by this system. (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You cannot transfer the music to the B port. The audio format of USB devices that can easily transfer an entire...
... transferred by connecting it to the B port as the original file. For transferring from a sound source to an optional USB device by this system. (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You cannot transfer the music to the B port. The audio format of USB devices that can easily transfer an entire...
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...in the display. "PUSH ENTER" appears in the display but varies depending on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone (W302, W595, W760i, W890i, W902, W910i only) When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone or when transferring music from the iPod which is being played back ...the playback source or transferring destination on the specification of the mobile phone appears in the display. 5 Press ENTER. Continued l 23GB Note (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You cannot transfer the audio files from this system to the A port. When the transferring is currently...
...in the display. "PUSH ENTER" appears in the display but varies depending on the Sony Ericsson mobile phone (W302, W595, W760i, W890i, W902, W910i only) When listening to music from a Sony Ericsson mobile phone or when transferring music from the iPod which is being played back ...the playback source or transferring destination on the specification of the mobile phone appears in the display. 5 Press ENTER. Continued l 23GB Note (MHC-GTZ4i / GTZ3i / GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You cannot transfer the audio files from this system to the A port. When the transferring is currently...
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AAC with file extension ".wma". If the audio files have no audio files are not erased. Playing the iPod (MHC-GTZ4i/GTZ3i/GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You can perform 1 USB normal play mode. • If the folder to be guaranteed. "iPod" lights up to - 1000 folders (... with file extension ".mp3". - The volume level does not change the volume level, use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that have the above file extension but are not the respective formats, the system may produce noise or may...
AAC with file extension ".wma". If the audio files have no audio files are not erased. Playing the iPod (MHC-GTZ4i/GTZ3i/GTZ2i and LBT-GTZ4i only) You can perform 1 USB normal play mode. • If the folder to be guaranteed. "iPod" lights up to - 1000 folders (... with file extension ".mp3". - The volume level does not change the volume level, use an iPod, refer to the operating instructions of your iPod. • Sony cannot accept responsibility in the event that have the above file extension but are not the respective formats, the system may produce noise or may...
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on the remote) to turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only) Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights up in the display. To turn down the volume. 3 Press ...
on the remote) to turn on the subwoofer (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only) Press SUBWOOFER repeatedly until the SUBWOOFER indicator on the unit lights up in the display. To turn down the volume. 3 Press ...
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...): 200 W + 200 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 200 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 155 W + 155 W (per...reference): 155 W + 155 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 150 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 135 W + 135 W (per channel at...
...): 200 W + 200 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 200 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 155 W + 155 W (per...reference): 155 W + 155 W (per channel at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD) Subwoofer RMS output power (reference): 150 W (at 6 Ω, 100 Hz, 10% THD) MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz Front speaker RMS output power (reference): 135 W + 135 W (per channel at...
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...output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz RMS output power (reference): 130 W + ...impedance 10 kilohms (USB) port: Type A Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 Ω or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 Ω SUBWOOFER (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only): accepts impedance of 6 Ω USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 - 320 kbps, VBR WMA:...
...output is the value measurement at a distance of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture. MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i Brazilian model only The following are measured at AC 127 or 220 V 60 Hz RMS output power (reference): 130 W + ...impedance 10 kilohms (USB) port: Type A Outputs PHONES: accepts headphones of 8 Ω or more FRONT SPEAKER: accepts impedance of 6 Ω SUBWOOFER (MHC-GTZ5, MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i, MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i and LBT-GTZ4i only): accepts impedance of 6 Ω USB section Supported bit rate MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3): 32 - 320 kbps, VBR WMA:...
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MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i • Front speaker (European model except United Kingdom only) (SS-GTZ3M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GTZ3) Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 160 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): ....): 265 × 361 × 325 mm Mass (Approx.) SS-WGZ3/SS-WGZ3M: 5.4 kg SS-WGZ4: 5.7 kg MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i • Front speaker (European model only) (SS-GTZ3M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GTZ3) Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 160 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm, horn ...
MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i • Front speaker (European model except United Kingdom only) (SS-GTZ3M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GTZ3) Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 160 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm, horn type Rated impedance: 6 ohms Dimensions (w/h/d) (Approx.): ....): 265 × 361 × 325 mm Mass (Approx.) SS-WGZ3/SS-WGZ3M: 5.4 kg SS-WGZ4: 5.7 kg MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i • Front speaker (European model only) (SS-GTZ3M) Front speaker (Other models) (SS-GTZ3) Speaker system: 2-way, 2-unit, bass reflex Speaker unit: Woofer: 160 mm, cone type Tweeter: 40 mm, horn ...
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... 1/4 × 17 1/4 inch) Mass (excl. Compatible USB devices with this system You can use the following Sony USB devices and Sony Ericsson mobile phone on this system. Power consumption MHC-GTZ5: 250 W MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i: 300 W MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i: 280 W MHC-GTZ2 (Brazilian model): 200 W MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i (Other models): 190 W LBT-GTZ4i (American model): 240 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. Verified...
... 1/4 × 17 1/4 inch) Mass (excl. Compatible USB devices with this system You can use the following Sony USB devices and Sony Ericsson mobile phone on this system. Power consumption MHC-GTZ5: 250 W MHC-GTZ4 / GTZ4i: 300 W MHC-GTZ3 / GTZ3i: 280 W MHC-GTZ2 (Brazilian model): 200 W MHC-GTZ2 / GTZ2i (Other models): 190 W LBT-GTZ4i (American model): 240 W Dimensions (w/h/d) (excl. Verified...