Sony CDX-GT230 User manual

©2008 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11.
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GB
4-108-796-12 (1)
CDX-GT232
CDX-GT230
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IT
NL
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player

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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
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Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11).
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.

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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
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Card remote commander RM-X114 . . . . . . 12
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playback order of MP3/WMA files . . . . . . 14
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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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 (MP3/WMA files
(page 14)).
•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
–EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of a portable audio device.
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 control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.
5After setting the minute, press 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 10).
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.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA

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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
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
AOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
BSEEK +/– 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).
CSOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX).
DEQ3 (equalizer) button page 10
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
EControl dial/select button page 10
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
FDisc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
GDisplay window
HAUX input jack page 12
To connect a portable audio device.
IZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
ALBM PTY STTRACK SHUFLOUD
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SOURCE
MODE
SEEK
SEEK
EQ3
DSPL
SCRL
PUSH SELECT
PAUSEREPPTY SHUF
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JDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 8
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
K(front panel release) button page 4
LMODE button page 8
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW).
MAF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button page 10
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press
and hold) in RDS.
NNumber buttons
CD:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA
playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP page 8
(4): SHUF page 8
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
OReceptor for the card remote
commander

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CD
Display items
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format and settings. For details on
MP3/WMA, see page 14.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
*When an MP3/WMA is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”
or “SHUF OFF.”
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.
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 9).
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).
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.
Track name*1, Disc/artist name*1,
Album number*2, Album name*1,
Track number/Elapsed playing time,
Clock

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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:
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.
Receiving emergency
announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt the
currently selected source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into memory
for subsequent traffic announcements, independently
from the regular volume level.
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 11).
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.
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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.
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.
BA
Select To
AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA.
TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF.
AF, TA-ON activate both AF and TA.
AF, TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.

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2Within 5 seconds, press again a number button
of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY
1Press and hold (AF/TA) (PTY) during
FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2Press (AF/TA) (PTY) repeatedly until
the desired program type appears.
3Press (SEEK) –/+.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
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 11).
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 sound
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
1Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*1tMID*1tHI*1t
BAL (left-right) tFAD (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)*2tAUX*3
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 10).
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”
(page 11).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 12).
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 5 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
2Press the select button repeatedly
until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
3Rotate the 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 5 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
(Documentary)

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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 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.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
CT (Clock Time)
To set “CT-ON” or “CT-OFF” (z) (page 9, 10).
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 12).
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).”
SUB/REAR*1
To switch the audio output.
– “SUB-OUT” (z): to output to a subwoofer.
– “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.
DEMO (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)
To select the Motion Display mode.
– “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 disc/album/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 9).
LPF*3(Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF
OFF” (z), “LPF 80Hz,” “LPF 100Hz,” “LPF
120Hz,” “LPF 140Hz” or “LPF 160Hz.”
LPF NORM/REV*3(Low Pass Filter)
To select the phase when the LPF is turned on:
“NORM” (z) or “REV.”
HPF (High Pass Filter)
To select the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: “HPF OFF” (z), “HPF 80Hz,” “HPF
100Hz,” “HPF 120Hz,” “HPF 140Hz” or “HPF
160Hz.”
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 8)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

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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.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”
appears.
“FRONT IN” appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”
appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust
the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
Card remote commander RM-X114
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit.
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
•</,(SEEK –/+) buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)
–/+ on the unit.
•SOUND button
The same as the select button on the unit.
•LIST button
To select PTY in RDS.
•M/m(DISC*/PRESET +/–) buttons
To control CD, the same as (1)/(2)
(ALBUM –/+) buttons on the unit.
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
*Not available for this unit.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
DISC
–
ATTOFF
DSPL MODE
SOURCE
DISC
+
VOL
+
–
PRESET
+
SEEK
+
SEEK
–
PRESET –
SOUND
ENTER
MENU
LIST
MODE
LIST
ENTER*
ATT
DSPL
MENU*
SOURCE
</,
(SEEK –/+)
SOUND
OFF
VOL (+/–)
m/M
(DISC*/
PRESET
+/–)
SEL
DSPL
MODE
SEL
DSPL
MODE

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Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
•PRESET/DISC*control
The same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the
unit (push in and rotate).
•VOL (volume) control
The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).
•SEEK/AMS control
The same as (SEEK) +/– on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
*Not available for this unit.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
1While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SEL).
Additional Information
Precautions
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically
while the unit is operating.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
condensation may occur inside the lenses and
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will
not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc
and wait for about an hour until the moisture has
evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines
when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/
residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used,
causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
attached.
The following malfunctions may result from using
such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker
peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat
shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to
warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not
use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm (3 1/4in) CDs.
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OFF
ATT
SEL
SOURCE
DSPL
MODE
OFF
VOL SEEK/AMS
PRESET/
DISC
To increase
To decrease

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• Before playing, clean the discs
with a commercially available
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the condition
of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
finalized.
• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/
level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion
format, and Multi Session.
• The maximum number of:
– folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty
folders).
– files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300
(if a folder/file names contain many characters,
this number may become less than 300).
– displayable characters for a folder/file name is
32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).
• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only
the first track of the first session format is
recognized and played (any other format is
skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA and
MP3/WMA.
– When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of
the first session is played.
– When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/
WMA session is played. If the disc has no data
in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is
displayed.
Music discs encoded with copyright
protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
Recently, various music discs encoded with
copyright protection technologies are marketed by
some record companies. Please be aware that among
those discs, there are some that do not conform to
the CD standard and may not be playable by this
product.
Playback order of MP3/WMA files
About MP3 files
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
extension “.mp3” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Note
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
About WMA files
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
of its original size.
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
extension “.wma” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 64 kbps
Note
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.
– lossless compression
– copyright-protected
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. However,
since the audio material side does not conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
product is not guaranteed.
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA file
(track)
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Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery. Use of any other battery may present a
risk of fire or explosion.
RM-X114
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
Fuse replacement
When replacing the fuse, be
sure to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly if the connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4)
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Notes
•For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
•Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
Removing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
1Detach the front panel (page 4).
2Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
continue to next page t
x
+ side up
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Fuse (10 A)
Main unit Back of the front
panel
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2Remove the unit.
1Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Specifications
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
MW/LW
Tuning range:
MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz
LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: MW: 26 µV, LW: 45 µV
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 45 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Telephone ATT control terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 ×50 ×179 mm
(7 1/8×2 ×7 1/8in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 ×53 ×162 mm
(7 1/4×2 1/8×6 1/2in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessory:
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
Card remote commander: RM-X114
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
Hook facing
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Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.
• Packaging cushions are made from paper.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the fuse.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
tTurn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No sound.
• The volume is too low.
• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT
function (when the interface cable of a car telephone
is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 11).
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are
not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
accessory power connector.
During playback or reception, demonstration
mode starts.
If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with
“DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts.
tSet “DEMO-OFF” (page 11).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 15).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
tTurn off the unit.
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Error displays/Messages
CD playback
The disc cannot be loaded.
• Another disc is already loaded.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
• Defective or dirty disc.
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 14).
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format
and version (page 14).
MP3/WMA files take longer to play back than
others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
The display items do not scroll.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF.”
tSet “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11).
tPress and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
• Defective or dirty disc.
The disc will not eject.
Press Z(eject) (page 6).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna
(aerial) in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
tCheck the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
• Check the frequency.
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
tTuning stops too frequently:
Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 11).
tTuning does not stop at a station:
Set “LOCAL-OFF” (page 11).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet “MONO-ON” (page 11).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tSet “MONO-OFF” (page 11).
RDS
The SEEK starts after a few seconds of
listening.
The station is non-TP or has weak signal.
tDeactivate TA (page 9).
No traffic announcements.
• Activate TA (page 9).
• The station does not broadcast any traffic
announcements despite being TP.
tTune in another station.
PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.”
• The current station is not an RDS station.
• RDS data has not been received.
• The station does not specify the program type.
ERROR
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.
tClean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play due to a problem.
tInsert another disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
tSee the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
L. SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO AF
There is no alternative frequency for the current
station.
tPress (SEEK) –/+ while the program service name
is flashing. The unit starts searching for another
frequency with the same PI (Program
Identification) data (“PI SEEK” appears).
NO MUSIC
The disc does not contain a music file.
tInsert a music CD in this unit.
NO NAME
A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the
track.
NO TP
The unit will continue searching for available TP
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the problem began.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
tCheck the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
PUSH EJT
The disc cannot be ejected.
tPress Z(eject) (page 6).
READ
The unit is reading all track and album information on
the disc.
tWait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
“”or“”
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
“”
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

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Wichtig!
Bitte nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, um
den Geräte-Pass vollständig
auszufüllen. Dieser befindet sich auf
der hinteren Umschlagseite dieser
Bedienungsanleitung.
Zur Installation und zum Anschluss siehe die
mitgelieferte Installations-/Anschlussanleitung.
Dieses Etikett befindet sich an der Unterseite
des Gehäuses.
Hinweis für Kunden: Die folgenden
Informationen gelten nur für Geräte, die
in Ländern verkauft werden, in denen
EU-Richtlinien gelten
Der Hersteller dieses Produkts ist Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokio,
Japan. Autorisierter Vertreter für EMV und
Produktsicherheit ist Sony Deutschland GmbH,
Hedelfinger Straße 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Deutschland. Kontaktadressen für Kundendienst
oder Garantieanspruche finden Sie in den
separaten Kundendienst- oder
Garantiedokumenten.
Entsorgung von gebrauchten
elektrischen und elektronischen
Geräten (anzuwenden in den
Ländern der Europäischen Union
und anderen europäischen Ländern
mit einem separaten Sammelsystem
für diese Geräte)
Das Symbol auf dem Produkt oder seiner Verpackung
weist darauf hin, dass dieses Produkt nicht als normaler
Haushaltsabfall zu behandeln ist, sondern an einer
Annahmestelle für das Recycling von elektrischen und
elektronischen Geräten abgegeben werden muss. Durch
Ihren Beitrag zum korrekten Entsorgen dieses Produkts
schützen Sie die Umwelt und die Gesundheit Ihrer
Mitmenschen. Umwelt und Gesundheit werden durch
falsches Entsorgen gefährdet. Materialrecycling hilft, den
Verbrauch von Rohstoffen zu verringern. Weitere
Informationen über das Recycling dieses Produkts
erhalten Sie von Ihrer Gemeinde, den kommunalen
Entsorgungsbetrieben oder dem Geschäft, in dem Sie das
Produkt gekauft haben.
Warnhinweis, wenn die Zündung Ihres
Fahrzeugs nicht über eine
Zubehörposition (ACC oder I) verfügt
Aktivieren Sie unbedingt die
Abschaltautomatik (Seite 12).
Nach dem Ausschalten wird das Gerät dann
nach der voreingestellten Zeit automatisch
vollständig abgeschaltet, so dass der
Autobatterie kein Strom mehr entzogen wird.
Wenn Sie die Abschaltautomatik nicht
aktivieren, müssen Sie jedes Mal, wenn Sie die
Zündung ausschalten, die Taste (OFF)
gedrückt halten, bis die Anzeige ausgeblendet
wird.
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