How to reset your home audio system to factory settings
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The steps to reset your home audio system to the default settings vary depending on your model.
Click or tap the series and model name below to see the full reset procedure. If your audio system isn't listed, check the supplied product manual or search for it on the Sony support website.
Hint: The reset procedure can be found in the Troubleshooting section of the Help Guide, Operating Instructions, or Reference Guide.
Resetting your home audio system
Notes:
- Use the buttons on the audio system to perform the steps below.
- All user-configured settings (e.g. preset radio stations, pairing registration information, clock) are reset to the default settings and will need to be re-configured.
- If you dispose of the audio system or give it to another person, reset it for security reasons.
CMT Series
Select your model below:
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
(ON / STANDBY) button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press the
(STOP) / CANCEL buttons to reset the system.
- Using a ballpoint pen or other pointed object, press the RESET button located at the bottom of the system.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
Note: All user-configured settings, except for the DVD settings, will be reset.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
(REWIND), and
- Press the power button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press and hold the DISPLAY, TUNER / BAND, and FUNCTION buttons until “COLD RESET” appears on the display.
Note: You can't reset the system to factory settings in Power Saving Mode.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
CMT-SBT20 / CMT-SBT20B / CMT-SBT40D / CMT-X3CD
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the FUNCTION and
(EJECT) buttons until "RESET" appears on the display.
- Disconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead) and confirm that the STANDBY indicator on the front of the device is not lit.
- Reconnect the power cord and press the
- At the same time, press and hold the FUNCTION and
Model not listed? Check the supplied product manual or search for it on the Sony Support website.
GTK Series
Select your model below:
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- While holding down the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the power button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press and hold the FUNCTION
PAIRING and VOLUME – (minus) buttons for more than 5 seconds to reset the system.
Note: The user-configured settings will reset after the (POWER),
(BLUETOOTH), and AUDIO IN indicators on the system flash for more than 3 seconds.
- Press the
(POWER) button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press and hold the FUNCTION
Note: The user-configured settings will reset after the (POWER),
(BLUETOOTH), USB, and AUDIO IN indicators on the system flash twice.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the power button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press and hold the FUNCTION and VOLUME – (minus) buttons for more than 5 seconds to reset the system.
Note: The user-configured settings will reset after all the indicators on the system flash for more than 3 seconds.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the FUNCTION/
Note: The user-configured settings will reset after all the indicators on the system flash for more than 3 seconds.
Model not listed? Check the supplied product manual or search for it on the Sony Support website.
MHC Series
Select your model below:
- At the same time, press the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
MHC-EC55 / MHC-EC77 / MHC-GX99
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the PLAY MODE, FUNCTION, and
MHC-EC69 / MHC-EC69T / MHC-EC79 / MHC-EC79T / MHC-EC99 / MHC-EC99T
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
Note: You can't reset the system to factory settings in Power Saving Mode.
MHC-GT111 / MHC-GT111Z / MHC-GT222 / MHC-GT44 / MHC-GT555
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
Note: You can't reset the system to factory settings in Power Saving Mode.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the ENTER and TUNING+ /
(FAST FORWARD) buttons for about 3 seconds until “RESET” appears on the display.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the ENTER and
-
After the reset completes, the system automatically reboots. Press the
-
All user-configured settings, except for certain setup menu settings, will be reset.
MHC-GT7DW / MHC-V77DW / MHC-V77W
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- Press OPTIONS.
- Press the
(UP/DOWN ARROW) button repeatedly to select “SYSTEM”, then press
.
- Press the
- Press the
“RESET” appears on the display.
MHC-GTX888 / MHC-GTX787 / MHC-GTX777
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
MHC-GZX33D / MHC-GZX55D / MHC-GZX88D
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- At the same time, press the
- Press the
- While holding down the DIGITAL button, press the DISPLAY button.
- Press the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the GUITAR and MEGA BASS buttons for about 3 seconds until “RESET” appears on the display.
Notes:
- For MHC-V43D / MHC-V73D: All user-configured settings will reset after all the indicators on the system flash for more than 3 seconds.
- After the reset completes, the system automatically reboots. Press the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the power button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press and hold the
(FOLDER) buttons until "RESET" appears on the display.
-
Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
-
Press the
-
At the same time, press and hold the FIESTA and GUITAR buttons for about 3 seconds until "RESET" appears on the display.
Notes:
- The user-configured settings will reset after all the indicators on the system flash for more than 3 seconds.
- After the reset completes, the system automatically reboots. Press the
(POWER) button to turn the system back on.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
Model not listed? Check the supplied product manual or search for it on the Sony Support website.
SHAKE Series
Select your model below:
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
SHAKE-X10 / SHAKE-X10D / SHAKE-X30D / SHAKE-X70D
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the DJ OFF and
Notes:
- After the reset completes, the system automatically reboots. Press the
- All user-configured settings, except for some setup menu settings, will be reset.
SHAKE-X1D / SHAKE-X3D / SHAKE-X7D
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the DJ OFF and TUNING + buttons for about 3 seconds until "RESET" appears on the display.
Note for the SHAKE-X1D: All user-configured settings, except for the SETUP settings, will be reset.
Model not listed? Check the supplied product manual or search for it on the Sony Support website.
Other audio systems
Select your model below:
CHC Series
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press the
- Press the
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- While holding down the DISPLAY and FUNCTION buttons, press the TAPE button.
DHC Series
- Using a ballpoint pen or other pointed object, press the RESET button located on the back of the system.
- Press the power button to turn on the system.
- At the same time, press and hold the NAME EDIT / CHARACTER, 1 / ALL, and UPPER DISPLAY buttons until "RESET OK!" appears on the display.
The system will turn off on its own. - Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
FST / RDH Series
FST-GTK11iP / FST-GTK33iP / RDH-GTK11iP / RDH-GTK33iP
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
(PLAY / PAUSE) and
FST-GTK17iP / FST-GTK37iP / RDH-GTK17iP / RDH-GTK37iP
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- While holding down the FUNCTION button, press and hold the
LBT Series
LBT-LX30 / LBT-LX5 / LBT-LX50 / LBT-LX6 / LBT-LX7 / LBT-LX8
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- At the same time, press the
(CLOCK) / CLOCK SET, ENTER, and
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- The next steps will depend on your audio system:
- For LBT-XB3: At the same time, press the GROOVE, ENTER / NEXT, and DISC 1 buttons.
- For LBT-XB5 / LBT-XB6: At the same time, press the SPECTRUM ANALYZER, ENTER, and DISC 1 buttons.
- Disconnect and reconnect the system's AC power cord (mains lead).
- Press the
- At the same time, press and hold the
NAS Series
- At the same time, press the
Model not listed? Check the supplied product manual or search for it on the Sony Support website.
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