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Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW The following explains how to use this home audio system. Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (music service) Listening to music from an Internet streaming service (Chromecast built-in) Spotify Connect Listening to music with multiple home audio systems Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc.
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Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC”) Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC” with SongPal operation) Listening to music on an Xperia by operating the Music application...
For details about Chromecast built-in, refer to the following URL: http://www.google.com/cast/audio/learn/ The specification and design of the application may change without notice. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. to start up the application. SongPal Tap [MHC-GT7DW]. Tap [Settings]. Tap [Chromecast built-in].
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In some cases, the home audio system may need to be activated by a music service. If you activate the home audio system, you can use music services. Follow the instructions on the music service’s application or SongPal. Services offered by third parties may be changed, suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Sony bears no responsibility for this.
Use your phone, tablet or computer as a remote control for Spotify. Go to spotify.com/connect to learn how. Note Depending on the country or region, the Spotify service availability may differ. Hint When “Spotify Connect” is activated, the Connect icon ( ) lights up. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Setting your PC for operating from a smartphone, iPhone, etc. as a controller (Windows 8.1) By operating from a controller such as smartphone, iPhone, etc. on your home network, you can enjoy music stored in a Windows 8.1 PC on your home network with the home audio system.
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Select [Finish] to close the screen. Select [Stream], then check that [Automatically allow devices to play my media...] has been checked. The setting is now complete. You can listen to music stored in your PC, using your smartphone, iPhone, etc. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
For more details on the Wireless Multi-room function (such as grouping and group playback), refer to the following URL: http://info.songpal.sony.net/help/ Different songs stored on a smartphone or tablet cannot be output from each home audio system. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 8.1) Windows 8.1 supports DLNA1.5. A Windows 8.1 PC can be used as both a DLNA server and controller. By operating from a Windows 8.1 PC, you can enjoy music stored in a DLNA server (including a Windows 8.1 PC) on your home network with the home audio system if you set the following.
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Select [Connections], and then select the icon with [Connected] using Turn on [Find devices and content]. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 8.1) (Windows Media Player) You can use a PC as a controller (operating device). Music can be played back by using the “Play To” function, after starting Windows Media Player. Follow the instructions on the PC screen to operate.
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The device list appears. Tap [MHC-GT7DW]. Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the home audio system. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Place your fingers over the parts , then pull the grille of the subwoofer and speakers to remove them.
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When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time to start, since each DLNA-compatible device has to recognize the component currently used. Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Setting your PC as a DLNA server and controller (Windows 7) A Windows 7 PC can be used as both a DLNA server and controller. By operating from a Windows 7 PC and DLNA controller on your home network, you can enjoy music stored in a DLNA server (including a Windows 7 PC) on your home network with the home audio system if you set the following.
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Select [Choose media streaming options…] from [Media streaming]. If [Media streaming is not turned on] appears in the [Media streaming options] screen, select [Turn on media streaming]. Select [Allow All]. The [Allow All Media Devices] screen appears. If all the devices in the local network are allowed ([Allow]) to access your network, select [OK] and close the screen.
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Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Listening to music on a PC via a network (Windows 7) (Windows Media Player) You can use a PC as a controller (operating device). Music stored in the PC can be played back by simple operations with the “Play To” function of Windows 7, after starting Windows Media Player.
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Tap [MHC-GT7DW]. Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the home audio system. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Place your fingers over the parts , then pull the grille of the subwoofer and speakers to remove them.
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Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC”) You can share music on your PC (server function) with the free application “Sony | Music Center for PC” installed on your PC. You can listen to music on your PC from the home audio system via a Wi-Fi network.
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Select [MHC-GT7DW xxxxxx (Sony Corporation)] from the list under [Select network device]. Then, click [OK] to close the screen. Select a song to play and adjust the volume. The selected song will be heard from the home audio system. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Place your fingers over the parts , then pull the grille of the subwoofer and speakers to remove them.
You can share music on your PC (server function) with the free application “Sony | Music Center for PC” installed on your You can listen to music on your PC from the home audio system via a Wi-Fi network by using the SongPal installed on your smartphone, iPhone, etc.
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For details on the procedure, refer to [How to use] on the “Sony | Music Center for PC” support website. http://www.sony.net/smc4pc/ Start up SongPal to select music on the PC. Tap [SongPal] on your smartphone, iPhone, etc. Tap [MHC-GT7DW]. Tap [Home Network].
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Tap [Music], then select a song from the list, and start playback. The playback of the videos and photos are not supported. The selected song will be heard from the home audio system. Adjust the volume using SongPal. To enjoy a more dynamic sound Place your fingers over the parts , then pull the grille of the subwoofer and speakers to remove them.
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When you listen to music via a home network, it may take some time to start, since each DLNA-compatible device has to recognize the component currently used. Some content may not be playable with DLNA certified products. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Listening to music with the Music application (Xperia) Using the Music application, you can play music stored in an Xperia. Do the following before starting. The Music application is pre-installed in your Xperia. Operations of the Music application are subject to change without notice. For details about how to use the Music application, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the Xperia.
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[MHC-GT7DW] on the Xperia. Start playing back music on the Xperia, and adjust the volume. Music will be heard from the home audio system. If playback does not start, perform the process again from step To enjoy a more dynamic sound Place your fingers over the parts , then pull the grille of the subwoofer and speakers to remove them.
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For details on the use of the Android OS, refer to Help of Android OS. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
DLNA server (such as a PC). For details, see “Listening to music on a PC via a network (“Sony | Music Center for PC” with SongPal operation).” To listen to music in a DLNA server using your PC as a controller You can play back music stored in a DLNA server by operating your PC.
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Connecting to a wired network This section explains how to connect the home audio system to a wireless router with a LAN cable (not supplied), then how to connect the router to the PC.
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Note When you connect the home audio system to a network for the first time after purchase, or after you reset the home audio system, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Connecting the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network using a PC connected wirelessly (Modern UI) Note that the home audio system should be reset to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted.
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Select Select [MHC-GT7DW] from the network list. Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, etc.). Enter the following URL in the address bar. http://192.168.211.129 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password (encryption key).
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Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Connect the home audio system to the PC. For Windows 8.1, click or tap the desktop on the Start screen. Select on the right-bottom of the screen. Select [MHC-GT7DW] from the network list. Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen.
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Launch a browser (Internet Explorer, etc.). Enter the following URL in the address bar. http://192.168.211.129 Select [Network Settings] from the menu. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password (encryption key). Select [Apply]. Check that the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the NETWORK indicator lights up in white.
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Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Connect the home audio system to the Mac. Click at the top of the screen. Select [Open Network Preferences...]. Select [MHC-GT7DW] from the network list. Display the [Sony Network Device Settings] screen. Launch a browser (Safari, etc.). Enter the following URL in the address bar.
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Select [Network Settings] from the menu. Enter the SSID of the wireless router and the password. Select [Apply]. Check that the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. When the Wi-Fi connection is completed, the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. It takes about 2 minutes (in some cases, 4 or 5 minutes).
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Until you finish the Wi-Fi network setting, it will not be protected. The Wi-Fi network will be protected again after setting the Wi-Fi security. When you connect the home audio system to a Wi-Fi network for the first time after purchase, the BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode is turned on automatically. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Connecting to a Wi-Fi network using an iPhone/iPod touch Note that the home audio system should be reset to the factory default for this connection. All BLUETOOTH device registration (pairing) information is deleted. To use the BLUETOOTH connection after that, delete all pairing information on the iPhone/iPod touch, and then set pairing again.
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Tap [Settings]. Tap [MHC-GT7DW] from the list. Perform the Wi-Fi network settings on the iPhone/iPod touch. Follow the instructions on the screen. Check that the NETWORK indicator lights up in white. When the home audio system is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the iPhone/iPod touch, the NETWORK indicator lights up in white.
[UPDATE] on the display turns off and the home audio system enters standby mode or BLUETOOTH/Network standby mode automatically when the updating is completed. When the home audio system is turned on for the first time after updating, [UPDATED] appears on the display. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
(stop) key on the home audio system when [DL XX%] appears on the display (This is not always possible). If you cancel the update, [CANCEL] appears on the display and [UPDATE] will stay lit on the display again. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Update method 2: Manual update via the Internet When the home audio system is connected to the Internet via a wired or Wi-Fi network, [UPDATE] lights up on the display when the home audio system detects a new software version.
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(stop) key on the home audio system when [DL XX%] appears on the display (This is not always possible). If you cancel the update, [CANCEL] appears on the display and [UPDATE] will stay lit on the display again. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Update method 3: Manual update via a USB flash drive You can use a USB flash drive to update the software when the home audio system is not connected to the Internet. Follow the steps below. Use the remote control to perform the steps below.
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Updating normally takes 3 to 10 minutes. Do not operate the home audio system during an update. Also, keep the home audio system connected to the power supply while updating. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
When updating starts, the playback is stopped and the BLUETOOTH connection is disconnected. The checking is finished immediately. Depending on the network environment, it may take time. In this case, wait for about one minute. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
Help Guide Home Audio System MHC-GT7DW Manual update via a USB flash drive (when the update via a network has failed) If [NETWORK ERROR] or [DOWNLOAD ERROR PUSH POWER] appears on the display, the software update has failed. In this case, the home audio system will not respond to any operation and no function can be used, except the (power) button operation.
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Updating normally takes 3 to 10 minutes. Do not operate the home audio system during an update. Also, keep the home audio system connected to the power supply and network while updating. 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...
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For the timing of auto searching or manual updating methods, see “Searching for the latest software via a network connection.” For the latest version of the software, refer to the URL below for details. http://rd1.sony.net/help/has/sl/16/ 4-684-461-11(3) Copyright 2016 Sony Corporation...