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

©2009 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 6.
ES
GB
4-156-428-31(1)
CDX-GT35U
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player

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ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Windows Media and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks 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 a license 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. A list 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.

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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.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.

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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-X151 . . . . . . . 8
Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB devices
Playing back a USB 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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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:
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC
files (page 16)).
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 a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
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.
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 12-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.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC

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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.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
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
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.
AOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
B(BACK) button page 10
To return to the previous display.
CSOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
D(BROWSE) button page 10
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
EControl dial/select button page 13, 14
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
FDisc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
GDisplay window
HZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
IUSB connector page 12
To connect to the USB device.
JSEEK +/– buttons
CD/USB:
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).
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K(front panel release) button page 7
LMODE button page 11
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
MReceptor for the card remote
commander
NRESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 6
OZAP button page 11
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.
PBTM button page 11
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
QFrequency select switch (located on the
bottom of the unit)
See “Frequency select switch” in the
supplied installation/connections manual.
RNumber buttons
CD/USB:
(1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP*page 12, 13
(4): SHUF page 12, 13
(5): DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
“ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.”
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
SDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 12, 13
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
TAUX input jack page 15
To connect a portable audio device.
*This button has a tactile dot.
Note
When ejecting/inserting a disc, 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).
wa <(.)/,(>) buttons
To control radio/CD/USB, the same as
(SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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ws DSPL (display) button page 12, 13
To change display items.
wd VOL (volume) +*/– button
To adjust volume.
wf ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
wg SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
wh M(+)/m(–) buttons
To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2)
(ALBM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
Mm.
wj SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
wk Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*This button has a tactile 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 unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

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Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device
easily by category.
1Press (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 2 until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press (BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/
shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
ACurrent item number
BTotal 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 a track.
To cancel Jump mode
Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.
OFF
SOURCE
MODE
SEEK
SEEK
(BROWSE) Control dial/
select button
(BACK)
SEEK +/–