Sony CDX-GT111 User manual

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2006 Sony Corporation
CDX-GT111
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
2-699-133-11 (1)
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To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10.
Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 10 nach.
Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 10.
Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 10.
Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 10.
FM / MW / LW
Compact Disc Player

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Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 10).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold (OFF) until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Table of Contents
Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the balance and fader
— BAL/FAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*) and CD-R/CD-RW for audio use.
•Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
–BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•RDS services
– You can use FM station with Radio Data
System (RDS).
•Sound adjustment
–EQ lite: You can choose any one of 6 preset
equalizer curves.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of a portable audio device.
*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
Getting Started
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the volume control dial to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.
5Press the select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 9).
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press , then pull it off towards you.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

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Attaching the front panel
Engage part Aof the front panel with part Bof
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
B
A

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Refer to the pages listed for details.
AOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
BEQ (equalizer) button 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
NATURAL, HARD, UPBEAT, VOCAL,
CUSTOM or OFF).
CVolume control dial/select button 9
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
DSOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX).
EDisc slot
To insert the disc (label side up). Playback
starts automatically.
FDisplay window
GAUX input jack 10
To connect a portable audio device.
HZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
I(front panel release) button 4
JPTY (Program Type) button 8
To select PTY in RDS.
KSEEK –/+ buttons
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-
forward a track (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
LMODE button 7
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW).
MDSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button
7
To change display items (press); change the
display brightness (press and hold).
NNumber buttons
CD:
(3): REP
To play the current track repeatedly.
(4): SHUF
To play the tracks in random order.
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
OAF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
(Traffic Announcement) button 8
To set AF and TA in RDS.
OFF
PTY
AF
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MODE
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SEEK SEEK
PAUSE
DIM REP SHUF
EQ
AUX
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW or LW.
2Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3Press the select button repeatedly
until “BTM” appears.
4Press (SEEK) +.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEMORY” appears.
The number button indication appears in the
display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Tip
When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is
also stored (page 8).
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
AFrequency*1(Program service name), Preset
number, Clock, RDS data
BTA/TP*2
*1 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed
on the left of the frequency indication.
*2 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights
up while such a station is received.
To change display items A, press (DSPL).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
AF (Alternative Frequencies)
Selects and retunes the station with the
strongest signal in a network. By using this
function, you can continuously listen to the
same program during a long-distance drive
without having to retune the same station
manually.
TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic
Program)
Provides current traffic information/programs.
Any information/program received, will
interrupt the currently selected source.
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Notes
•Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
•RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
Setting AF and TA
1Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Storing RDS stations with the AF and
TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/
TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only
RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA
setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS
and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for
each.
1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or
manually.
Presetting the volume of traffic
announcements
You can preset the volume level of the traffic
announcements so as to not miss hearing them.
1Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the
volume level.
2Press and hold (AF/TA) until “TA” appears.
Receiving emergency
announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt the
currently selected source.
Staying with one regional program
— REG
When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory
setting restricts reception to a specific region, so
you will not be switched to another regional
station with a stronger frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s reception
area, set “REG-OFF” in setup during FM
reception (page 10).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and in some
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.
1During FM reception, press a number button
((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.
2Within 5 seconds, press again a number button
of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY
1Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2Press (PTY) repeatedly until the
desired program type appears.
3Press (SEEK) –/+.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Select To
AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA.
TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF.
AF, TA-ON activate both AF and TA.
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Type of programs
Note
You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
Setting CT
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 10).
Notes
•The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
•There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the balance and fader
— BAL/FAD
1Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL” or “FAD” appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*1tHI*1tBAL (left-right) t
FAD (front-rear) tAUX*2
*1 When EQ lite is activated (page 9).
*2 When AUX source is activated (page 10).
2Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ lite
“CUSTOM” of EQ lite allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select a source, then press (EQ)
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
2Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW” or “HI” appears.
3Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy
Listening), LIGHT M (Light Classical),
CLASSICS (Classical), OTHER M (Other
Music Type), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s
Programs), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In),
TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
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Adjusting setup items — SET
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the volume control dial to
select the setting (example “ON” or
“OFF”).
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
“z” indicates the default settings.
Using optional equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device
to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
can listen on your car speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio
device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
*Be sure to use a straight type plug.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
CT (Clock Time)
To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” (z) (page 8, 9).
BEEP
To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”
AUX-A*1(AUX Audio)
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
(z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
To shut off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “A.OFF-NO” (z),
“A.OFF-30S (Seconds),” “A.OFF-30M
(Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).”
DEMO*1
(Demonstration)
To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
– “DIM-OFF” (z): to deactivate the dimmer.
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
– “M.DSPL-ON” (z): to show moving patterns.
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion
Display.
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the track is changed.
– “A.SCRL-ON” (z): to scroll.
– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
– “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
– “LOCAL-OFF” (z): to tune normal reception.
MONO*2(Monaural Mode)
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
– “MONO-ON” : to hear stereo broadcast in
monaural.
– “MONO-OFF” (z): to hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
REG*2 (Regional)
To set “REG-ON” (z) or “REG-OFF” (page 8).
LOUD (Loudness)
To allow you to listen clearly at low volume
levels.
– “LOUD -ON” : to reinforce bass and treble.
– “LOUD -OFF” (z) : to not reinforce bass and
treble.
BTM (page 7)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)