Sony CDX-GT35U - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

SONY
4-156-428-41 (1 )
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions __
Manual de instrucciones __
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers
in the space 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 6.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostraci6n (DEMO), consulte la pagina 6.
CDX-GT35U
CDX-GT35UW
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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©20 10 Sony Corporation

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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. 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 aparticular 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.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
Windows Media is either aregistered trademark
or trademark
of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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 alicense from
Microsoft or
an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained
in this device ("WM-DRM") to protect
the integrity
of their content ("Secure Content") so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play
Secure Content ("WM-DRM Software").
If the
security
of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners
of Secure Content
("Secure Content Owners") may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right
to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software's ability
to play unprotected
content. Alist
of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a
Pc. Microsoft may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf
of Secure Content Owners.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 14).
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
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit 6
Resetting the unit 6
Canceling the
DEMO mode 6
Preparing the card remote commander 6
Setting the clock 6
Detaching the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. 8
Card remote
commander RM-XI51 8
Searching for atrack 10
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer™ 10
Searching atrack by listening to track passages
-ZAPPINTM .......................
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Radio
•Storing and receiving stations 11
Storing automatically - BTM 11
Storing manually 11
Receiving the stored stations 11
Tuning automatically 11
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CD
Display items. .................... .. 12
Repeat and shuffle play , 12
USB devices
Playing back aUSB device. ............ .. 12
Display
items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Other functions
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . .. 13
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 14
Adjusting setup items -SET 14
Using optional equipment.
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Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Additional Information
Precautions. ........................ .. 16
Notes on discs .................... .. 16
Playback order
of MP3IWMA/ AAC
files
16
Maintenance. ....................... .. 17
Removing the unit. ................... .. 18
Specifications. ...................... .. 18
Troubleshooting ..................... .. 19
Error displays/Messages
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Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
•Supported MP3IWMAJAAC files
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-RlCD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
fi les (page 16».
Type of discs Label
on the disc
CD-DA
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DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO
W·ll.mID
IReWritablel
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MP3 DIGITALAUDID DIGITALAUDIO
WMA
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IReWritablel
AAC
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IReWritablel
Resetting the unit
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 (page 7) and press the
RESET button (page 8) with apointed object,
such as aball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the
RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "DEMO" appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
"DEMO-OFF."
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
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Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 17.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a l2-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedIy
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 turn 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 ifthe built-in
amplifier
is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press i!i, 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 panelto heat/high
temperature
or moisture. Avoid leaving it in aparked
car
or on adashboardlrear tray
•Do not detach the front panel during playback
of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
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
[I] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
~ ~(BACK) button page 10
To return to the previous display.
[[] SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
@] Q(BROWSE) button page 10
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode.
[ID Control dial/select button page 13, 14
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
[§] Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[1] Display window
lID ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
lID USB connector page 12
To connect to the USB device.
[1Q] SEEK +/- buttons
CD/USB:
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).
Main unit
Card remote commander
RM-X151
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.

[IT] ~ (front panel release) button page 7
[12J MODE button page 11
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
!Nl Receptor for the card remote
commander
!HI RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 6
~ ZAP button page 11
To enter ZAPPINTM mode.
[1§] BTM button page 11
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
I1Zl Number buttons
CDIUSB:
CD/CD: ALBM -/+ (during MP3IWMAI
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(]): REP* page 12, 13
G): SHUF page 12, 13
®:DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such
as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
"ON."
To cancel, set "OFF."
®: PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
agam.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
~ DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 12,13
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
lIm AUX input jack page 15
To connect aportable audio device.
*This button has atactile dot.
Note
When ejecting/inserting adisc, keep
any USB devices
disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 6).
PI .. ( ..... )/-. ( ... )buttons
To control radio/CDIUSB, the same as
(SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
.. -..
g) DSPL (display) button page 12, 13
To change display items.
~ VOL (volume) +*/- button
To adjust volume.
PI] ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
fJ) SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
~ t(+)/ .. (-) buttons
To control CDIUSB, the same as CD/CD
(ALBM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t ...
~ SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
PI Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*This button has atactile dot.
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.

Searching for a track
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer™
You can search for atrack in a CD or USB device
easily by category.
Q(BROWSE) Control dial!
select button
~ (BACK)
SEEK
+/-
1Press Q(BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,
and the list
of search categories appears.
•2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press ~ (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press Q(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat!
shuffle setting is canceled.
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Searching by skip items
-Jump mode
When many items are in acategory, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press
(SEEK) +in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
oCurrent item number
oTotal item number in the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item, or one near the desired item.
It skips in steps
of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the select button.
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer
mode and the selected item appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item and press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is atrack.
To cancel Jump mode
Press ~ (BACK) or (SEEK) -.

Searching atrack by listening to
track passages -
ZAPPINTM
While playing back short track passages in aCD
or USB device in sequence, you can search for a
track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode
is suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle
or shuffle repeat mode.
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Select button
~ (BACK) ZAP
1Press (ZAP) during playback.
After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display,
playback starts from apassage
of the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
Track
2Press the select button or (ZAP) when
atrack you want to listen is played
back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search atrack by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps
land 2.
Tips
• You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/3D seconds (page 15).
You
cannotselect the passage of the track to playback.
•Press
(SEEK) +/- or CD/CD (ALBM -/+) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip atrack oralbum.
•Pressing
~ (BACK) also confirms atrack to
playback.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press anumber
button
(CD to ®).
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button
(CD to ®) until
"MEM" appears. •
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously storedstation will be replaced.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FMl, FM2,
FM3,
AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until "8TM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting
is stored.
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).
YtY
The part of each track to
playback
in ZAPPIN mode.
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Display items
oSource
QTrack name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1,
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*IThe information of aCD TEXT, MP31WMAlAAC is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items Q, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format and settings.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
o(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
•Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3),
WMA
(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
•Backup
of data in aUSB device is
recommended.
Note
Connect the USB device afterstarting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction
or damage
may occur
if it is connected before starting the engine.
Playing back a USB device
1Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
When using acable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
*When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "e:; OFF'
or "SHUF OFF."
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Select
e:; TRACK
e:; ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc
in random order.
Playback starts.
If aUSB device is already connected, to start
playback, press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until
"USB" appears.
Press
(OFF) to stop playback.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
If you remove your USB device during
playback, data
in the USB device may be
damaged.

Notes
•Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration,
or cause aloose
connection.
•Do
not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data maybe damaged.
•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via aUSB
hub.
Display items
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oSource
eTrack name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
*Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items e, press (DSPL ).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format
and settings. Fordetails,
visit the support site.
•The maximum number
of displayable data is as
follows.
-folders (albums): 128
-files (tracks)
per folder: 500
•Do not leave aUSB device in aparkedcar, as
malfunction may result.
•It
may take time for playback to begin, depending on
the amount
of recorded data.
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
may not be
played.
•During playback
or fast-forwardlreverse of aVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3IWMAlAAC file, elapsed
playing time may
not display accurately
•Playback
of the following MP3IWMAlAAC files is not
supported.
-Iossless compression
-copyright-protected
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
ill (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the select button repeated Iy
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
3Press ~(BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to nonnal reception/play mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7music types
(XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM
or OFF).
LOW*l, MID*l, HI*' (page 14)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers. •
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
SUB*2 (Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
AUX*3 (AUX level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: "+
18 dB" -"0 dB" - "-8
dB."
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
*1When EQ3 is activated.
*2 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT"
(page
14).
"ArT'is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be
adjustedup to
21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 15).
Select
e: TRACK
e: ALBUM
SHUF ALBUM
SHUF DEVICE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
device in random order.
After 3seconds, the setting
is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select "e: OFF"
or
"SHUF OFF. "
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Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select asource, then press the select
button repeatedly to select "EQ3."
2Rotate the control dial to select
"CUSTOM."
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in IdB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
( I n, I
LUll"
Repeat steps 3and 4to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting
is complete.
SPress ~ (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
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 reception/play mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF."
AUX-A*l (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: "ON,"
"OFF" (page 15).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
Shuts offautomatically after adesired time
when the unit is turned off: "NO," "30S
(Seconds)," "30M (Minutes)," "60M (Minutes)."
SUB/REAR*l
Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT"
(subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier).
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: "ON
," "OFF."
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display brightness: "ON," "OFF."
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: "ON," "OFF."
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-"ON": to only tune into stations with stronaer
. b
SIgnals.
-"OFF": to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception mode
to improve
poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF."

Z.TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
-"Z.TIME-l (about 6seconds)," "Z.TIME-2
(about 9seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30
seconds)."
LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "OFF,"
"55Hz," "85Hz," "120Hz."
LOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: "ON,"
"OFE"
8TM (page 11)
*1When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT"
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.
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjusting 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.
After that, "AUX FRONT IN" appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Adjust the input level (page 13).
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Additional Information
Precautions
•Coo] off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
•
Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit.
remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to
dry out; otherwise the unit wi]] not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts,
nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
•Before playing, wipe the discs
with acleaning cloth from the
center out.
Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
•
This unit is designed to
playback discs that conform to
the
Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some
of the music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies do
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
-Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction,
or may ruin the disc.
-Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to
do so may damage
the unit.
- 8
cm (3 1/4in) discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
•The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)
-folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
-files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300
if folder/file names contain many characters)
-displayable characters for afolder/file name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
•If the multi-session disc begins with a
CD-DA
session, it is recognized as aCD-DA disc. and
other sessions are not played back.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
-CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
-CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible
recording device.
-CD-R/CD-RW which
is finalized incorrectly.
-CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded
in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
IS09660 Level IlLevel 2, Joliet/Romeo or
multi-session.
Playback order of MP3IWMAlAAC
files
("'-, Folder
L-I (album)
~ MP3IWMAI
AAC file
(track)
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

Notes
•Forsafety, 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 any metal device.
•
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Fuse (10 A)
Back
of the front
panel
Main unit
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 powerconnection 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.
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 7)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Maintenance
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1year. (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 a
risk of fire or explosion.
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 a good
contact.
•Be sure
to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do nothold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit may occur.
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Removing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
oDetach the front panel (page 7),
ePinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
Hook facing
inwards.
ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
9SIide the unit out of the mounting,
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output:
17 Watts RMS x 4 at
4Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA
(reference: I
Watt into 4Ohms)
Tuner section
FM
Tuning 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
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1kHz
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
1.1 V
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 -20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500mA
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W x 4 (at 4ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control tenninal
Inputs:
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input connector
Tone controls:
Low: ±IO dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±IO
dB at 1kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10
dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

Power requirements: 12 VDC car battery
(negative ground (earth»
Dimensions: Approx.
178 x50 x 179 mm
(7 I/
sx 2 x 7
I/
Sin) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 x 53 x162 mm
(7
1/4x 2
I/
sx 6 '/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2
kg (2 Ib 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections
(l set)
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.
If the problem is not solved, visit the following
support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
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No power is being supplied to the unit.
•Check the connection or fuse.
•If the unit is turned off and the display disappears,
it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
-+ Turn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does notextend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have arelay box.
No sound.
•The ATT function is activated.
•The position
of the fader control "FAD" is not set for
a2-speaker system.
No beep sound. •
•The beep sound is canceled (page 14).
•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.
-+ Store again into the memory.
•The power supply lead
or battery has been
disconnected or it 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 14).
continue to next page -+
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You cannot play back items via aUSB hub.
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via aUSB
hub.
Cannot play back items.
AUSB device does not work.
-+ Reconnect it.
The USB device takes longer to play back.
The USB device contains files with acomplicated tree
structure.
'.;- ".:,
The disc cannot be loaded.
•Another disc is already loaded.
oThe disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.
The sound skips.
•Installation is not correct.
-+ Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part
of the car.
oDefective or dirty disc.
The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 6).
MP3IWMAJAAC 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 disc does not playback.
oDefective or dirty disc.
oThe CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 16).
MP3IWMAJAAC files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/ AAC
format and version. For details on playable discs and
formats, visit the support site.
The display items do not scroll.
oFor discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
o"A.SCRL" is set to "OFF."
-+ Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 14).
-+ Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
o The dimmer is set "DIM-ON" (page 14).
oThe display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
-Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
•
The connectors are dirty (page 17).
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.
-Tuning stops too frequently:
Set
"LOCAL-ON" (page 14).
-Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set
"LOCAL-OFF' (page 14).
•
The broadcast signal is too weak.
-+ Perform manual tuning.
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the
uni t.
-+ Turn off the unit.
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The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered
by noises.
• The connection is not correct.
-Connect apower 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/AM
antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).
-+ Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
-
If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check
the connection
of the power antenna (aerial)
control lead.
During FM reception, the "ST" indication
flashes.
•Tune in the frequency accurately.
•
The broadcast signal is too weak.
-Set "MONO-ON" (page (4).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
-+ Set "MONO-OFF" (page 14).
•
Abeep sounds.
During playback, the USB device has been
disconnected.
-+ Before disconnecting aUSB device, make sure to
stop playback first for data protection.
The sound is intermittent.
The sound may be intermittent at ahigh-bit-rate of
more than 320 kbps.
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