Sony CDX-GT420iP - Radio / CD User manual

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Compact Disc Player
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Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-GT420IP Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11.
Pour annuler
l' affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous ala page 12.
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CDX-GT420IP
© 2007 Sony Corporation

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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
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 radio/TV
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
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
iPod is atrademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
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 tum the ignition off.

Table 01 Conlellia
Welcome! 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit 4
Preparing the card remote
commander 4
Setting the clock 4
Detaching the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit 6
Card reluote
commander RM -X151 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
iPod
Playing back iPod 9
Playing tracks 9
Display items 9
Setting the play
mode 9
Selecting Album, Artist or Playlist 9
Repeat and shuffle play 10
Scan 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 11
Auxiliary audio equipment 11
Additional Information
Precautions ......................... .. 12
Notes on discs 12
Playback order
of MP3IWMA files 13
About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 13
About WMA files 13
About iPod ....................... .. 14
Maintenance 14
Removing the unit. ...................
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Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome I
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-R1CD-RW (MP3/WMA files
(page 13)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
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•Radio reception
-You can store up to 6stations per band (FMI,
FM2, FM3, AMI and AM2).
-BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•Sound adjustment
-EQ3 stage2:
You can choose anyone of 7
preset equalizer curves.
•iPod operation
iPod connection can be made by the dock
connector cable on the rear of the unit.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of aportable audio device.
Getting Started
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 and press the RESET
button with apointed object, such as aball-point
pen.
Note
Pressing the RESETbutton will erase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
Preparing Ihe card remole
oommander
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 14.
SeUing the clock
The clock uses aI2-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the volume control dial to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
-/+.
5Press the select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
( DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Detaching the froot 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 almm 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 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 panel to heat/high
temperature
or moisture. Avoidleaving it in a parked
car or on adashboard/rear 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
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Card remote commander
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This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
For iPod operation, see "iPod" on page 9. The
corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
[I] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[2J EQ3 (equalizer) button page 10
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
@] Volume control dial/select button
page 10
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
@] SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUXIPD).
[§] Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[§] Display window
[l] AUX input jack page 11
To connect aportable audio device.
rnJ ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
rID ~ (front panel release) button page 5

[Q] DSPl (display)/SCRl (scroll) button
page 8
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
[j] SEEK -/+ buttons
CD/PD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1second and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
[12] MODE button page 8
To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the
play mode of iPod.
~ BTM button page 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
IH] RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 4
[1§] Number buttons
CD/PD:
CD/CD: ALBUM -/+ (during MP3IWMA
playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
@: REP page 8
G): 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
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
i6 ... ( .... )/ .. (~) buttons
To control CD/radio/PD, the same as
(SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
......
IE DSPl (display) button
To change display items.
1m VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
PI!J ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
PIt SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
~ t (+)/~ (-) buttons
To control CD/PD, the same as CD/CD
(ALBUM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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fE SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
f)J Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
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 adisc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
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Display items
Radio
Storing and receiuing stations
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
m(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
oSource
oTrack numberlElapsed playing time, DiscI
artist name, Album number*1, Album name,
Track name, Text information *2, Clock
*1Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
*2 When playing an MP3, 103 tag is displayed,
and
when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.
To change display items 0, press ( DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on disc type,
recording format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMA, see page 13.
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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.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (B TM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FMI, FM2,
FM3, AMI or 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" appears.
Note
If you try to store anotherstation on the same number
button, the previouslystored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press anumber
button (CD to
®).
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*When an MP3IWMA is played.
To return to normal play mode, select" c; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
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).

iPod
Plaving back iPall
By connecting an iPod to the dock connector at
the rear of the unit, you can listen on your car
speakers, while controlling the iPod from the
unit.
Notes
•When an iPod is connected to the dock connector,
operation from the iPod cannot be performed.
•Before connecting the iPod to the dock connector,
turn down the volume
of the unit.
Playing tracks
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1Connect the iPod to the dock
connector.
The iPod will tum on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.
•When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position,
or the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
• If the iPod is disconnected during playback,
playback will pause.
Note
An anotheriPod cannot be connected using the XA-
110lP
Display items
Track/album/artist name, Track number,
Elapsed playing time, Clock
To change display items, press ( DSPL ).
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may
not be displayed
correctly.
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Selecting Album, Artist or Playlist
1During playback, press (MODE).
The mode changes as follows:
ALBUM --+ ARTIST --+ PLAYLIST
Skipping albums, artists and
playlists
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2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "PO"
appears.
"PD 1PORTABLE" appears, and the tracks
on the iPod start playing automatically from
the point last played.
3Press (MODE) to select the play mode.
The mode changes as follows:
RESUMING --+ ALBUM --+ ARTIST --+
PLAYLIST
4Adjust the volume.
Press (QED to stop playback.
Tips
•When the iPod is connected to the dock connector,
the mode changes to the Resuming mode. In
Resuming mode, pressing
G) (Repeat),
CD (Shuffle) or ®(Scan) does not function. If you
cancel Resuming mode
by pressing ( MODE) or CD/
®(ALBUM -/+), G) (Repeat), CD (Shuffle) or
®(Scan) now function to change the playmode.
To
Skip
Skip
continuously
Press
CD/CD (ALBUM -/+)
[press once for each]
CD/CD (ALBUM -/+)
[hold to desired point]
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Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (]) (REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Other functions
CHanging the sound settings
Select
REP TRK
REP ALB
To
play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics -BAUFAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
Note
This function will not work during shuffle play.
To return to normal play mode, select "REP
OFF" or "SHUF OFF."
Note
(DIm (ALBUM -1+) will not work during shuffle play.
Scan
You can quickly locate aspecific point on the
iPod.
1 During playback, press ® until
"SCAN ON" appears.
The first 10 seconds of each track will be
played.
To return to normal play mode, select "SCAN
OFF."
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 volume control dial to
adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
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
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 10).
*2 When the audio output is set to "SUB"
(page
11).
"ATT"is displayed at the lowestsetting, and can
be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 11).
2 Rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the selected item.
After 3seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
all tracks in random order.
artist in random order.
playlist in random order.
artist repeatedly.
album in random order.
playlist repeatedly.
REP ART
REP PLY
SHUF ALL
SHUF ART
SHUF PLY
SHUF ALB
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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 3seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
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Alljosling s.lop ilims - SET
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the volume control dial to
select the setting (example "ON" or
"OFF").
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to nornlal 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):
"e" indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
To set "BEEP-ON" (e) or "BEEP-OFF."
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
To turn the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"
(e) or "AUX-A-OFF" (page 11).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
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.
- "M.DSPL-SA" (e): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
-"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" (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), "LPFI25Hz" or "LPF 78Hz."
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)
*1When the unit is turned off. •
*2 When
FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is
set to "SUB."
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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
1 Tum off the portable audio device.
2 Tum down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
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Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback .
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"AUX
FRONT IN" appears.
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
SPress the select button repeatedly until
"AUX"
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the
input level (-8 dB to + 18 dB).
Additional Information
Precautions
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool offbefore 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.
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 heatlhigh 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.
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•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 off and 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.
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You cannot play 8cm (3 1/4in) CDs.

•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-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
playa CD-RIa CD-RW that is not
finalized.
•The unit
is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/
level 2format, 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 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
MP3/WMA.
-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.
Playback order of MP3IWMA files
~ Folder
L---.J (album)
lm MP3IWMA file
(track)
About MP3 files
•MP3, which stands for MPEG-l Audio Layer-3, is
amusic 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 aVBR
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Note
If you playa high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
About WMA files
•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 a
WMA 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.
-Iossless compression
-copyright-protected
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Notes
•Forsafety, turn
off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors,
and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
•Nevertouch the connectors directly with yourfingers
or with anymetal device.
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 5)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab. Do not
applytoo much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
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Fuse (10A)
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.
MaintenanGe
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 arisk of fire or
explosion.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
About iPod
This unit can be used with the dock connector type
iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini and iPod nano with the
following software versions. All other versions
earlier than listed are not guaranteed.
-Third-generation iPod: Ver.2.3.0
-Fourth-generation iPod: Ver.3.1.1
-Fifth-generation iPod: Ver.I.2
-iPod photo: Ver.I.2.1
-iPod mini: Ver.I.4.1
-First-generation iPod nano: Ver.I.3
-Second-generation iPod nano: Ver.l.l
(video function of fifth-generation iPod and
photo function of iPod photo are not supported).
For customers in USA, please visit the following
site for further information:
http://www.xplodsony.com
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~emo"ing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
oDetach the front panel (page 5).
eEngage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out
of the reach of children.
Should the batterybe swallowed, immediately
consult adoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a
dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correctpolarity 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.
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ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
eSlide the unit out of the mounting.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W x 4 (at 4ohms)
General •
Output:
Audio outputs terminal (front, sublrear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input
jack (stereo mini jack)
iPod signal input terminal (dock connector)
Tone controls:
Low: ±IO dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±IO dB at IkHz (XPLOD)
High: ±IO dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Loudness:
+4 dB at 100 Hz
+2 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements: 12 VDC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 x50 x179 mm
(7 lis x 2 x 7 lis in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 x53 x162 mm
(7 1/4 x 2 lis x 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X 151
Parts for installation and connections (I set)
Tuner section
FM
Thning range: 87.5 -107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHzl450 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1kHz: 0.5 %(stereo),
0.3 %(mono)
Separation: 35 dB at IkHz
Frequency response: 30 -15,000 Hz
AM
Thning range: 530 -1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: 30 ~ V
Hook facing
inwards.
ePull out the release keys to remove the
protection collar.
SIII.iliBllio ••
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output:
17 Watts RMS x4at
4Ohms <1%
THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: IWatt into 4Ohms)
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous
average power into 4ohms, 4channels driven
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than
5% total
harmonic distortion.
2 Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
continue to next page ---+
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 -20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
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•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.
TIIIUlillSfilllJlilig
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. 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.
-+ 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.
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 RESET button has been pressed.
-+ 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 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).
-+ Press and hold ( OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
•The connectors are dirty (page 14).
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.
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
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 13).
MP3IWMA files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format
and version (page 13).
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 11).
-+ Press and hold ( DSPL) (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.
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 4).

Radio reception
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.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
•Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
---+ Tuning stops too frequently:
Set
"LOCAL-ON" (page 11).
---+ Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set
"MONO-ON" (page 11).
•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 11).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
---+ Set "MONO-OFF" (page 11).
Error displays/Messages
ERROR
•The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.
---+ Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
•The disc cannot play due to aproblem.
---+ Insert another disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
---+ See the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
L. SEEK +/-
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO INFO
Text information is not written in the MP3IWMA file.
NO IPOD
No iPod connected.
---+ Connect iPod to dock connector.
If "NO IPOD" appears while connecting the iPod to
the dock connector, disconnect the iPod from the dock
connector, then reconnect.
NO MUSIC
The disc does not contain amusic file.
---+ Insert amusic CD in this unit.
NO NAME
Adisc/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.
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
The CD unit cannot be operated due to aproblem.
---+Press the RESET button (page 4).
"1_LLL"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.
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.
Note: Stored data may be erased.
3Please contact (U.S.A. only);
Call 1-800-222-7669
URL http://www.SONY.com
http://www.sony.netl
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Notes
•Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead before connecting
the amplifier.
•The alarm will only
sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
o To ametal surface of the car
First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then connect the
yellow
and red power supply leads.
e To 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."
e To AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power
amplifier
This connection is only for amplifiers. Connecting any other
system
may damage the unit.
o To 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
metalsurface 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."
o To 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.
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iPod is atrademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
•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.
•The numbers in the list are keyed to those in the
instructions.
•
The bracket CD and the protection collar @are
attached to the unit before shipping. Before mounting
the unit, use the release keys ®to remove the bracket
CD and the protection collar @from the unit. For
details, see "Removing the protection collar and the
bracket
(EI)" 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.
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Power amplifier
Amplificateur de puissance
iPod
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Front speaker
Haut-parleur avant
Rear speaker
Haut-parleur arriere
Equipment used in illustrations (not supplied)
Appareils utilises dans les illustrations (non fournis)
o
Active subwoofer
Caisson de graves actif
Catch
Note
Before installing, make sure that the catches on both sides
of
the bracket CD are bent inwards 2 mm (3/32 in). If the catches are
straight
or bent outwards, the unit will not be installed securely
and may spring out.

*1 RCA pin cord (not supplied)
*2 AUDIO OUT can be switched SUB or
REAR. For details, see the supplied
Operating Instructions.
*1 Cordon abroche RCA (non fourni)
*2 AUDIO OUT peut etre commute sur SUB
ou REAR. Pour obtenirplus de details,
reportez-vous
au mode d'emploi fourni.
Blue/white striped
AMP
REM
Raye bleu/blanc
Max.
supply current 0.3 A
Courant max. fourni 0,3 A
0White Black
Blanc
Left GNoir 0
Gauche
...
=White/black striped
Raye blanc/noir
Gray
0Gris Blue
Right
(S1
...
Bleu ANT
REM
Droit Max.
supply current 0.1 A
=Gray/black striped Courant max. fourni
0,1 A
Raye gris/noir
Green
@0Vert Red 0
Left
...
Rouge 0
Gauche =Green/black striped
Raye vert/noir
0Purple Yellow
@Violet
Right Jaune
Droit
...
=Purple/black striped
Raye violet/noir
from car antenna (aerial)
apartir de I'antenne du vehicule
Notes on the control and power supply leads
•The power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) supplies +12 V
DC when you turn on the tuner.
•When your
car has built-in FMIAM antenna (aerial) in the rearl
side glass, connect the
power antenna (aerial) control lead
(blue)
or the accessorypowersupply lead (red) to the power
terminal of the existing antenna (aerial) booster. For details,
consult your dealer.
• A powerantenna (aerial) without arelay box cannot be used
with this unit.
Memory hold connection
When the yellow powersupply lead is connected, power will
always be supplied
to the memory circuit even when the ignition
switch is turned
off.
Notes on speaker connection
•Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off.
•Use speakers with an impedance
of 4 to 8ohms, and with
adequate
power handling capacities to avoid its damage.
•Do not connect the speaker terminals
to the car chassis, or
connect the terminals of the right speakers with those of the
left speaker.
•Do not connect the ground (earth) lead
of this unit to the
negative
(-) terminal of the speaker.
•Do not attempt to connect the speakers
in parallel.
•Connect onlypassive speakers. Connecting active speakers
(with built-in amplifiers)
to the speaker terminals may damage
the unit.
•
To avoid amalfunction, do not use the built-in speaker leads
installed
in your car if the unit shares acommon negative (-)
lead for the right and left speakers.
•Do not connect the unit's speakerleads
to each other.
Note on connection
If speaker and amplifier are not connected correctly, "FAILURE"
appears in the display
In this case, make sure the speaker and
amplifier are connected correctly
Prll •• liDns
•Cet appareil est exclusivement con~u pour fonctionner
sur une tension de
12 VCC avec masse negative.
•Evitez de fixer des vis sur les dibles ou de coincer
ceux-ci dans des pieces mobiles (par exemple, armature
de siege).
•Avant d'effectuer les raccordements, coupez
Ie moteur
pour eviter un court-circuit.
•Raccordez les cables
d' alimentation jaune et
rouge seulement apres avoir termine tous les autres
raccordements.
• Rassemblez tous les cables de mise ala
masse en un point de masse commun.
•Pour des raisons de securite, veillez aisoler avec du
ruban isolant tout cable libre non raccorde.
•L'utilisation d'instruments optiques avec ce produit
augmente les risques pour les yeux.
Remarques sur Ie cable d'alimentation (jaune)
•Lorsque cet appareil est raccorde ad' autres elements
stereo, la valeur nominale raccordee du circuit utilise
de la voiture doit etre superieure ala somme des
fusibles de chaque element.
•Si aucun circuit de la voiture
n'est assez puissant,
raccordez directement I'appareil ala batterie.
iPod est une marque de commerce de Apple Inc., deposee
aux Etats-Unis et dans d'autres pays.
•Les numeros de la liste correspondent aceux des
instructions.
•Le support
CD et Ie tour de protection 0sont fixes a
l'appareil en usine. Avant
Ie montage de l'appareil,
utilisez les cles de deblocage ®pour detacher
Ie
support CD et Ie tour de protection 0de l' appareil.
Pour de plus amples informations, reportez-vous ala
section «Retrait du tour de protection et du support
(EI) »au verso.
• Conservez les cles de deblocage ® pour
une utilisation ulterieure car vous en aurez
egalement besoin pour retirer I'appareil de
votre vehicule.
Attention
Manipulez precautionneusement Ie support CD pour
eviter de vous blesser aux doigts.
Remarques
•Raccordez d'abord Ie cfible de mise a la masse avant de
raccorder I'amplificateur.
•
L.:alarme est emise uniquement lorsque I'amplificateur integre
est utilise.
o A. un point metallique de la voiture
Branchez d'abord Ie cable de mise a la masse noir et,
ensuite, les cables d'alimentation jaune
et rouge.
e Au cable de commande d'antenne electrique
ou au cable d'alimentation de I'amplificateur
d'antenne
Remarques
• "n'est pas necessaire de raccorder ce cable s'il n'y apas
d'antenne electrique
ni d'amplificateur d'antenne, ou avec
une antenne telescopique manuel/e.
•
Si votre voiture est equipee d'une antenne FMI AM
integree dans la vitre arrif3rellaterale, voir «Remarques
sur les cables de commande et d'alimentation ».
e Au niveau de AMP REMOTE IN de
I'amplificateur de puissance en option
Ce raccordement s'applique uniquement aux amplificateurs.
Le branchement de tout autre systeme risque
d'endommager I'appareil.
o A. la borne +12 V qui est alimentee quand la
cle de contact est sur la position accessoires
Remarques
•S'il n'y apas de position accessoires, raccordez la borne
d'alimentation (batterie)
+12 Vqui estalimentee en
permanence.
Raccordez d'ebord
Ie cable de mise ala masse noir aun
pointmetallique du vehicule.
•
Si votre voiture est equipee d'une antenne FMI AM
integree dans la vitre arrierellaterale, voir «Remarques
sur les cables de commande et d'alimentation ».
o A. la borne +12 V qui est alimentee en
permanence
Raccordez d'abord Ie cable de mise ala masse noir aun
pointmetallique du vehicule.
Remarques sur les cables de commande et d'alimentation
•Le cable de commande d'antenne electrique (bleu) fournit une
alimentation de +12 V
CC lorsque vous mettez la radio sous
tension.
•Lorsque votre voiture est equipee d'une antenne FMIAM
integree dans
la vitre arrierellaterale, raccordez Ie cable de
commande d'antenne (bleu) ou
Ie cable d'alimentation des
accessoires (rouge) a
la borne d'alimentation de I'amplificateur
d'antenne existant. Pourplus de details, consultez votre
detail/ant.
•Une antenne electrique sans boWer de relais ne
peut pas etre
utilisee avec cet appareil.
Raccordement pour la conservation de la memoire
Lorsque Ie cable d'alimentation jaune est raccorde, Ie circuit
de
la memoire estalimente en permanence meme si la cle de
contact est
sur la position d'arret.
Remarques sur Ie raccordement des haut-parleurs
•Avant de raccorder les haut-parleurs, mettez I'appareil hors
tension.
•Utilisez des haut-parleurs ayant une impedance de 4a8ohms
avec une capacite electrique adequate
pour eviter de les
endommager.
•Ne raccordez
pas les bornes du systeme de haut-parleurs au
chassis de
la voiture et ne raccordez pas les bornes du haut-
parleur droit acel/es du haut-parleurgauche.
•Ne raccordez
pas Ie cable de mise ala masse de cet appareil
a la borne negative (-) du haut-parleur.
•N'essayez pas de raccorder les haut-parleurs en parallele.
•Raccordez uniquement des haut-parleurs passifs. Le
raccordement de haut-parleurs actifs (avec amplificateurs
integres)
aux bornes des haut-parleurs peut endommager
I'appareil.
•Pour eviter tout probleme de fonctionnement, n'utilisez
pas les
cables des haut-parleurs integres installes dans votre voiture
si
I'appareil partage un cable negatifcommun (-) pour les haut-
parleurs droit
et gauche.
•Ne raccordez
pas entre eux les cordons des haut-parleurs de
I'appareil.
Remarque sur Ie raccordement
Si les haut-parleurs et I'amplificateur ne sontpas raccordes
correctement,
Ie message «FAILURE» s'affiche. Dans ce cas,
assurez-vous que les haut-parleurs et I'amplificateur sont bien
raccordes.
Loquet
Remarque
Avant /'instal/ation, assurez-vous que les loquets des deux cotes
du supporteD
sont bien plies de 2 mm (%2 po) vers /'interieur. Si
les loquets sont droits ou plies vers I'exterieur, I'appareil ne peut
pas etre fixe solidement et peut se detacher.