Sony CDX GT330 - Radio / CD User manual

SONY;
4-000-1 21 -11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions ___
Mode d'emploi~
Manual de instrucciones ___
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers
in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model
No. Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.
Pour annuler I'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous a la page 10.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostraci6n (DEMO), consulte la pagina 10.
CDX-GT330
CDX-GT230
©2008 Sony Corporation
CDX-GT33W
CDX-GT130

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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in apal1icular installation.
If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one
or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced
radiorrV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only
For
the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate Material- special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.govlhazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
CDX-GT330/GT33W only
H3'Radio®
'!JREADY
The "HD Radio Ready" logo indicates that this
product will control aSony HD
Radio™ tuner
(sold separately).
For HD
Radio™ tuner operation, please refer to
the HD
Radio™ tuner Operating Instructions.
HD
Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are
proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp.
CDX-GT330/GT33W only
DThe "SAT Radio Ready"
SAT logo indicates that this
~ADlO product will cuntrol asatellite
REA DYradio tuner module (sold
separately). Please see your nearest authorized
Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio
tuner module.
"SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT
Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all
related marks are trademarks
of Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc. and
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 9).
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.

Table of Contents
About this manual 4
Welcome! 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
(CDX-GT330/GT33W only) 4
Preparing the card remote commander
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) 4
Setting the clock 5
Detaching the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit 6
Card remote commander RM-XI51
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) 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
Other functions
Changing the sound settings 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics
-BAL/F
AD/SUB 9
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 9
Adjusting setup items -
SET 9
Using optional equipment
10
Auxiliary audio equipment 10
CD changer
(CDX-GT330/GT33Wonly)
II
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. II
Notes on discs ..... ............... .. II
Playback order of MP3IWMA files
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) ..... 12
About MP3 files
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) ..... 12
About WMA files
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) ..... 12
Maintenance ........................ .. 13
Removing the unit. ................... .. 14
Specifications 14
Troubleshooting ..................... .. 15
Error displayslMessages. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
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About this manual
*ICDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only
*2 CDX-GT330/GT33Wonly
II
RESET ~
button .-------~
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit (CDX-GT330/
GT33Wonly)
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
button with apointed object, such as aball-point
pen.
GT330 GT230 GT130
GT33W
Reset button •
MP3IWMA ••
playback
CD changer •
control
Card remote ••
commander
available
(supplied) (supplied)
This manual contains instructions for the
CDX-GT330, GT33W, GT230, and GT130. The
following chart shows the main differences
between these models.
Check your model name, and refer
to the
difference indications
in each section of this
manual.
Welcome!
Note
Pressing the RESETbutton will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
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 (MP3IWMA files
(page
12)*1).
Type of discs
Label on the disc
CD-DA
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illJDO~~
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
'ijii'iGtii
'M
IReWritablel
llliD~[Q3
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DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
MP3*1
'i$'·iUI111 IReWritablel
WMA*1
rnJDO~~
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1;1;;.14"'11
IReWritablel
Preparing the card remote
commander (CDX-GT330/GT33W/
GT230 only)
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how
to replace the battery, see "Replacing the
lithium battery of the card remote commander" on
page
13.
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• Radio reception
- You can store up to 6stations per band (FM I,
FM2, FM3, AM Iand AM2).
-BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•
Sound adjustment
- EQ3 stage2: You can choose anyone of7
preset equalizer curves.
•
Optional device operation*2
You can also control optional device, such as
CD changer, etc.
•
Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection
of aportable audio device.

Setting the clock
The clock uses a12-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.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you tum the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for afew 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 ormoisture. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car or on adashboardlrear tray.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part @ of the front panel with part ® of
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do
not put anything on the innersurface of the front
panel.
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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.
For optional device (CD changer, etc.,)
operation, see "CD changer (CDX-GT330/
GT33W only)" on page
II. The corresponding
buttons on the card remote commander control
the same functions as those on the unit.
[j] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[2J SEEK +/- buttons
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about Isecond and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
~ SOURCE button
To power on; change the source* (Radio/CD/
AUX).
~ EQ3 (equalizer) button page 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
[ID Control diaVselect button page 9
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
lID Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[I] Display window
6 7
Card remote commander
RM-X151
(CDX-GT330/GT33WIGT230
only)

[ID AUX input jack page 10
To connect aportable audio device.
[ID ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
Gm DSPl (display)/SCRl (scroll) button
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230) page 8
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
DSPl (display) button (CDX-GT130)
page 8
To change display items.
[j] ~ (front panel release) button page 5
[1gI MODE button page 8
To select the radio band (FM/AM)*.
~ BTM/CAT button (CDX-GT330/GT33WI
GT230) page 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
BTM button (CDX-GT130) page 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
IHl RESET button (located behind the front
panel) (CDX-GT330/GT33W only)
page 4
~ Number buttons
CD:
CDI®: ALBUM -1+ (during MP3IWMA
playback) (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
®: REP page 8
CD: SHUF page 8
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
~ Receptor for the card remote
commander (CDX-GT330/GT33WI
GT230 only)
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4) (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230
only).
Ii "(~)/"(~)buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)
-/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
by
.....
In] DSPl (display) button
To change display items.
1m VOL (volume) +1- button
To adjust volume.
~ ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
f)J SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
~ t (+)/'" (-) buttons
To control CD, the same as CD/®
(ALBUM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t ....
fI] SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
PJJ Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*In the case of aCO changer, HO Radio tuner or SAT
tunerbeingconnected; when
(SOURCE) is pressed,
the connected device ("HO," "XM"
or "SR'J will
appear in the display, depending on which device is
connected. Furthermore,
if ( MODE) is pressed, you
can switch the changer, HO Radio tuner
band or SAT
tuner
band (COX-GT330/GT33Wonly).
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot
be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE) on the unitis pressed, or adisc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

For details on selecting a CD changer, see
page 11 (CDX-GT330/GT33Wonly).
Display items
Example: CDX-GT330
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
ill (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
oSource (CDX-GT330/GT33W only)
oTrack name*l, Disc/artist name*l, Album
number*2, Album name*1, Track number/
Elapsed playing time, Clock
*IThe information of a CD TEXT, MP3IWMA (CDX-
GT330lGT33WIGT230 only) is displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
(CDX-GT330IGT33WIGT230 only)
To change display items 0, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format
and settings. Fordetails on
MP3IWMA, see page 12.
(CDX-GT330IGT33W/GT230 only)
*When an MP3IWMA is played.
(CDX-GT330/GT33WIGT230 only)
To return to normal play mode, select "c; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
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Select
c; TRACK
c; ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc in random order.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM I, FM2,
FM3, AM1or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until "BTM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (CD to ®) until
"MEM" or "MEMORY" appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button (CD to ®).
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).

Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics -BAUFAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
until "BAL," "FAD" or "SUB" appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*1 __ MID*1 __ HI*1 __
BAL (left-right) -- FAD (front-rear) --
SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 __ AUX*3
*IWhen EQ3 is activated(page 9).
*2 When the audio output is
set to "SUB" (page 9).
"ATT'is displayed at the lowestsetting, and can
be adjustedup
to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 10).
2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 5seconds, 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.
1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select "CUSTOM."
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW;' "MID" or "HI" appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1dB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
Example: CDX-GT330/GT33W
+ Eid:B if)
Repeat steps 2and 3to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 5seconds, the setting
is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items - SET
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4 Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayeditems will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
"e" indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 5)
BEEP
To set "BEEP-ON" (e) or "BEEP-OFF."
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
To tum the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"
(e) or "AUX-A-OFF" (page
10).
A.OFF (Auto Oft)
To shut off automatically after adesired time _
when the unit is turned off.
-"A.OFF-NO" (e), "A.OFF-30S (Seconds),"
"A.OFF-30M (Minutes)" or "A.OFF-60M
(Minutes)."
SUB/REAR*1
To switch the audio output.
-"SUB-OUT" (e): to output to asubwoofer.
-"REAR-OUT": to output to apower amplifier.
DEMO (Demonstration)
To set "DEMO-ON" (e) or "DEMO-OFF."
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
-"DIM-ON": to dim the display.
-"DIM-OFF" (e): to deactivate the dimmer.
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
To select the Motion Display mode.
CDX-GT330/GT33W
-"M.DSPL-SA" (e): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
-"M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate the Motion
Display.
CDX-GT230/GT130
-"M.DSPL-ON" (e): to show moving patterns.
-"M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate Motion
Display.
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A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the disc/album/track
is changed.
-"A.SCRL-ON" (e): to scroll.
-"A.SCRL-OFF": to not scroll.
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-"LOCAL-ON": to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
-
"LOCAL-OFF' (e): 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" (e): to hear stereo broadcast
in
stereo.
LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "LPF
OFF" (e), "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"
(e) or "REY."
HPF (High Pass Filter)
To select the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency:
"HPF OFF" (e), "HPF 80Hz," "HPF
1 OOHz," "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" (e): to not reinforce bass and
treble.
BTM (page 8)
*IWhen the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set
to "SUB."
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 carspeakers. 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 offthe portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
*Be sure to use astraight 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.
SPress the select button repeatedly until "AUX"
appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust
the input level
(-8 dB to +18 dB).

CD changer
(CDX-GT330/GT33W only)
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CD"
appears.
2 Press C""'M'""'"O="=O:'":E="') repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
hill'--------~Fa:J )
~ ,;:-~
Unit number Disc number
Playback starts.
Skipping albums and discs
1 During playback, press CD/CD (ALBUM -/
+).
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 arainy day or in avery 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 acase, 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.
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press ® (REP) or CD
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
To return to normal play mode, select "e:; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
To skip
album
album
continuously
discs
discs
continuously
Select
e:; DISC
SHUF
CHANGER
SHUF ALL
Press CD/CD (ALBUM)
and release (hold for a
moment).
within 2 seconds of first
releasing.
repeatedly.
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
To play
disc repeatedly.
tracks in the changer in random
order.
tracks in all units in random
order.
Notes on discs
• To keep adisc 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 aparked 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 amalfunction, 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 adisc (due to alabel or sticker
peeling offand jamming the eject mechanism).
-Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat
shrinking of asticker or label causing adisc 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 8cm (3 '/4 in) CDs.
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•Before playing, clean the discs
with acommercially 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-R1CD-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 playa CD-RIa CD-RW that is not
finalized.
CDX·GT330/GT33W/GT230 only
•The unit
is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/
level 2format, JolietIRomeo 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 adisc: 300
(if afolder/file names contain many characters,
this number may become less than 300).
-displayable characters for afolder/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
MP3IWMA.
-When the first track is aCD-DA, only CD-DA
of
the first session is played.
-When the first track
is not aCD-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.
Note on DualDiscs
ADualDisc is atwo 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.
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Playback order of MP3IWMA files
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only)
CJ
Folder
(album)
~ MP3IWMA file
(track)
About MP3 files
(CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only)
•MP3, which stands for MPEG-I Audio Layer-3, is
amusic file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
of its original size.
•103 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only.
103 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 aVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Note
Ifyou
playa high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
soundmay be intermittent.
About WMA files
(CDX-GT330/GT33WIGT230 only)
•WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is amusic file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data
to approximately 1/22*
of its original size.
•WMA tag is 63 characters.
•When naming aWMA file, be sure to add the file
extension ".wma" to the file name.
•During playback
or fast-forward/reverse of aVBR
(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

Cleaning the connectors
The unit may not function properly ifthe connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately Iyear. (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 anew CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present arisk of fire or
explosion.
RM-X151 (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230
only) Main unit Back of the front
panel
+side up
~~
[~~e-+~~
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult adoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure agood
contact.
•Be sure
to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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 yourfingers
or with anymetal device.
-
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 acase,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
~
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Fuse (10 A)
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Removing the unit
I
Specifications
1Remove the protection collar.
oDetach the front panel (page 5).
ePinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal
Front (CDX-GT330IGT33W only)
SublRear switchable
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
BUS control input terminal
(CDX-GT330IGT33Wonly)
BUS audio input terminal
(CDX-GT330IGT33Wonly)
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ± 10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±I0 dB at IkHz (XPLOD)
High: ±I0dB at 10kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth»
Power supply voltage: II - 16 V
Dimensions: Approx. 178 x50 x 179 mm
(7 '/8 x 2 x 7 1
/8
in) (wlh/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 x 53 x 162 mm
(7 1
/4
x21 18 x 6 1 /2 in) (wlh/d)
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x 4 at
4Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: I Watt into 4Ohms)
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W x 4 (at 4ohms)
Tuner section
FM
Thning range: 87.5 -107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signai-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at IkHz
Frequency response: 20 -15,000 Hz
AM
Thning range: 530 -1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 I.l V
CD Player section
Signai-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 -20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
Hook facing
inwards.
eSlide the unit out of the mounting.
ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
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Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 Ib II oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
(CDX-GT330IGT33WIGT230 only)
Parts for installation and connections (I set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
for CDX-GT330/GT33W
BUS cable (supplied with
an RCA pin cord):
RC-61 (I m), RC-62
(2 m)
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69
Source selector: XA-C40
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-120IP
HD Radio™ tuner: XT-I OOHD
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS 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 alicense from
Microsoft
or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
•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.
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.
General·
No power is being supplied to the unit.
•Check the connection. Ifeverything is in order, check
the fuse.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.*1
--. Turn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have arelay box.
No sound.
•The volume is too low.
•The ATT function is activated.
•The position
of the fader control "FAD" is not set for
a2-speaker system.
•The CD changer
is incompatible with the disc format
(MP3/WMA).
*2
--. Play back with aSony MP3 compatible CD
changer, or this unit.
No beep sound.
•The beep sound is canceled (page 9).
•An optional power amplifier
is connected and you are
not using the built-in amplifier. _
The contents of the memory have been erased.
•The RESET button has been pressed. *2
--. Store again into the memory.
•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 5minutes with
"DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts.
--. Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 9).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
•The dimmer is set "DIM-ON" (page 9).
•The display disappears ifyou press and hold
(OFF).
--. Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
•The connectors are dirty (page
13).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
--. Turn off the unit.
continue to next page -+
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Card remote commander operation is not
possible.*1
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 4).
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
12).
MP3IWMA files cannot be played back. *,
The disc is incompatible with the MP3IWMA format
and version (page
12).
MP3IWMA files take longer to play back than
others.*'
The following discs take alonger time to start
playback.
- a disc recorded with acomplicated 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."
-Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 10).
_ -Press and hold (Q§ED (SCRL).*'
The sound skips.
•Installation
is not correct.
-Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part
of the car.
•Defective or dirty disc.
The operation buttons do not function.
*2
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 4).
*2
Press ~ (eject) (page 7). *3
Radl()rEI~PIIO~;~ ., ," :iG:!;:' .., ;~1
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
•Connect apower antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead
of acar's antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).
•Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
•The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
-Check 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.
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Automatic tuning is not possible.
•Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
-Tuning stops too frequently:
Set "LOCAL-ON" (page 10).
-Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set "MONO-ON" (page 10).
•The broadcast signal is too weak.
-Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the "ST" indication
flashes.
•Tune
in the frequency accurately.
•The broadcast signal
is too weak.
-Set "MONO-ON" (page 10).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit
is in monaural reception mode.
-Set "MONO-OFF' (page 10).
*1CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only
*2 CDX-GT330/GT33Wonly
*3 CDX-GT230/GT130 only
Error displays/Messages
ERROR*'
•The disc
is dirty or inserted upside down. *2
-Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
•The disc cannot play due to aproblem.
-Insert another disc.
FAILURE (Illuminates until any button
is pressed.)
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
-See the installation/connections manual
of this
model to check the connection.
FAILURE (Illuminates for about Isecond.) (CDX-
GT330/GT33Wonly)
When the SAT tuner
is connected, storing an SAT
radio channel into apreset failed.
-Be sure to receive the channel that you want to
store, then try
it again.
LOAD (CDX-GT330/GT33W only)
The CD changer
is loading the disc.
-Wait until loading
is complete.
L. SEEK +/-
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO DISC (CDX-GT330/GT33W only)
The disc
is not inserted in the CD changer.
-Insert discs in the CD changer.
NO MAG (CDX-GT330/GT33W only)
The disc magazine is not inserted
in the CD changer.
-Insert the disc magazine in the CD changer.
NO MUSIC
The disc does not contain amusic file.
-Insert amusic CD
in this unit or MP3 playable CD
changer.
NO NAME
Adisc/alburn/artist/track name
is not written in the
track.

OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
-Check the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
PUSH EJT (CDX-GT230IGTI30 only)
The disc cannot be ejected.
-Press ~(eject) (page 7).
READ
The unit is reading all track and album information on
the disc.
-Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than aminute.
RESET (CDX-GT330IGT33W only)
The CD unit and CD changer cannot be operated due
to aproblem.
-Press the RESET button (page 4).
"L L L L " 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.
*I If an erroroccurs during playback of a CD, the disc
number
of the CD does not appearin the display.
*2 The disc number
of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
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. -
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If you have any questions/problems
regarding this product, try the following:
1 Read Troubleshooting in these
Operating Instructions.
2Reset the unit.
(Only for models with a RESET button.)
Note: Storeddata
may be erased.
3Please contact (U.S.A. only);
Call 1-800-222-7669
URL http://www.SONY.com
http://www.sony.net!
Sony Corporation Printed in China

SON~
4-000-126-11(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Installation/Connections
Installation/Connexions
Instalaci6n/Conexiones
CDX-GT330 CDX-GT33W
CDX-GT230 CDX-GT130
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China

Cautions
•This unit is designed for negative ground (earth) 12 V
DC operation only.
•Do not get the leads under ascrew, or caught in moving
parts (e.g. seat railing).
•Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to
avoid short circuits.
•Connect the yellow and red power supply leads only
after all other leads have been connected.
•Run all ground (earth) leads to acommon
ground (earth) point.
•Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads with
electrical tape for safety.
•The use
of optical instruments with this product will
increase eye hazard.
Notes on the power supply lead (yellow)
•When connecting this unit in combination with other
stereo components, the connected car circuit's rating
must be higher than the sum
of each component's fuse.
•When no car circuits are rated high enough, connect
the unit directly
to the battery.
Pa rts list III
•The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the
instructions.
•The bracket
CD and the protection collar 0are
attached to the unit before shipping. Before mounting
the unit, use the release keys ®
to remove the bracket
CD from the unit. For details, see "Removing the
protection collar and the bracket
(II)" on the reverse
side
of the sheet.
•Keep the release keys ®for future use as they
are also necessary if you remove the unit from
your car.
Caution
Handle the bracket CD carefully to avoid injuring your
fingers.
Note
Before installing, make sure that the catches on both sides of
the bracket CD are bent inwards 2 mm (3/32 in). Ifthe catches are
straight
or bent outwards, the unit will not be installed securely
and may spring out.
Connection examplJJ [gJ
Notes (fJ-A)
•Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead before connecting
the amplifier.
•The alarm will only sound
if the built-in amplifieris used.
Tips (fJ-8)
•When connecting only asingle CD changer or otheroptional
device, connect directly to this unit.
•For connecting two
or more CD changers or otheroptional
devices, the source selector XA-C40 (not supplied) is
necessary
Connection diagram I]J
oTo ametal surface of the car
First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then connect the
yellow
and red powersupply leads.
eTo the power antenna (aerial) control lead or
power supply lead of antenna (aerial) booster
Notes
•It is not necessary to connect this lead if there is no power
antenna (aerial)
or antenna (aerial) booster, or with a
manually-operated telescopic antenna (aerial).
•When your
car has abuilt-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in
the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power
supply leads."
eTo AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power
amplifier
This connection is only for amplifiers. Connecting any other
system maydamage the unit.
oTo the +12 Vpower terminal which is
energized in the accessory position of the
ignition switch
Notes
• If there is no accessoryposition, connect to the +12 V
power(battery) terminal which
is energized at all times.
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to a
metal surface
of the car first.
•When your
car has abuilt-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in
the rear/side glass, see "Notes on the control and power
supply leads."
eTo the +12 Vpower terminal which is
energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to ametal
surface
of the car first.