Sony CDX-GT420U User manual

SONY;
3-275-367-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions ----J_
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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 spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-GT420U Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page II.
Pour annuler l'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous ala page 13.
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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful intetference 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.govlhazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
"ATRAC", "ATRAC AD", SonicStage and their
logos are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
"WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are
registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Offfunction (page 11).
The unit will shut offcompletely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Offfunction, press
and hold
(OFF) until the display disappears
each time you
tum the ignition off.

Table of Contents
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 remote commander RM-X
151 6
Searching for atrack -Quick-BrowZer 8
CD
Display items 9
Repeat and shuffle play 9
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 9
Storing automatically -BTM 9
Storing manually 9
Receiving the stored stations 9
Tuning automatically 9
USB devices
USB device playback 10
Display items 10
Listening to music on aMass Storage
Class type audio device
10
Listening to music on a"Walkman"
(ATRAC Audio Device) 10
Other functions
Changing the sound settings 11
Adjusting the sound characteristics
-BAL/FAD/SUB
11
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 11
Adjusting setup items -SET 11
Using optional equipment 12
Auxiliary audio equipment 12
Rotary commander RM-X4S 12
Additional Information
Precautions ......................... .. 13
Notes on discs 13
About USB devices ................ .. 14
Playback order of MP3IWMN AAC files
(CD-RlRW or Mass Storage Class)
14
About MP3 files 14
About WMA files 15
About AAC files .................. .. 15
About ATRAC files. ............... .. 15
Maintenance ........................ .. 15
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Specifications. ......................
.. 16
Troubleshooting ..................... .. 17
Error displays/Messages. ............ .. 19 •
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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-RlCD-RW (MP3IWMAJAAC
files (page 14».
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, AMIand AM2).
-BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•Search function
Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily
search for atrack in the CD and USB device
connected to this unit (page 8).
•Sound adjustment
-EQ3 stage2:
You can choose anyone of 7
preset equalizer curves.
-Digital Music Plus (DM+): Improves
digitally compressed sound such as MP3.
•Optional device operation
USB device: AMass Storage Class USB
device or "Walkman" (ATRAC Audio Device)
can be connected to the front USB terminal.
For details on usable devices, please refer to
About USB devices (page 14) or the Sony
support website (page 19).
•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.
RESET ~f---l() ]1
button ~~====================~, ,
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and some storedcontents.
Preparing the card remote
commander
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
15.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
-/+.
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 front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you tum the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alann 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 notdrop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel
and display window.
•Do notsubject the front panel
to heat/high
temperature
or moisture. Avoidleaving itin aparked
car or on adashboardlrear tray.
•Do not detach the frontpanelduring playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data maybe 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
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
ForUSB device operation, see "USB devices" on
page
10.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commandercontrol the same functions as those
on the unit.
rn OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[g] Q(BROWSE) button page 8
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
~ Control dial/select button page 8, 11
To adjust volume/select search category
(rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).
@] SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
lID Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[§] Display window
[l] USB terminal page 10
To connect to the USB device.
[ID ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
[ID i!i (front panel release) button page 5
ffQI ~ (BACK) button page 8
To return to the previous display.
IITl Receptor for the card remote
commander
Card remote commander
RM-X151
Main unit

1121 SEEK -/+ buttons
CDIUSB:
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).
~ MODE button page 9
To selectthe radio band (FM/AM); select the
play mode
of ATRAC Audio Device.
!HI EQ3 (equalizer) button page 11
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM
or OFF).
[1§] BTM button page 9
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
~ RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 4
I11J Number buttons
CDIUSB:
CD/CD: ALBUM -/+
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
®: REP page 9
0: SHUF page 9
®: DM+ page 4
To activate the DM+ function, set
"DM+-ON:' To cancel, set "DM+-
OFF."
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
~ DSPl (display)/SCRl (scroll) button
page 9
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
~ AUX input jack page 12
To connect aportable audio device.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
PI .. ( .... )/ .. (..-) buttons
To control CD/radiolUSB, the same as
(SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
.. ...
II DSPl (display) button
To change display items.
PI VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
ill ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
fJI SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
During the Quick-BrowZer mode,
(SEL)
(select) is inactive.
iI •(+)/ .. (-) buttons
To control CDIUSB, the same as CD/CD
(ALBUM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
. ...
Iil SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
mNumber buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Notes
•When ejecting/inserting adisc, keep any USB
devices disconnected
to avoiddamage to the disc.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannotbe operated with the card remote
commanderunless
(SOURCE) on the unit is
pressed,
or adisc is inserted to activate the unit first.
About USB cap
When notusing the USB terminal ([1]), use the
supplied USB cap to preventdust
or dirtentering.
Keep the USB cap out
of the reach of children to
preventaccidental swallowing.

Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.
~ (BACK):
To return to the previous display.
Control dial:
To select the Item (rotate); confirm the Item (press).
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Q(BROWSE):
To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.
Repeat step 2until the desired track is selected.
Playback starts.
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Press Q(BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.
Display items differ, depending on the type
of device or disc.
To return to the previous display
Press ~ (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press Q(BROWSE).
Notes
•When entering the Quick-BrowZermode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
•Depending on the USB device, display items may
not appearcorrectly.
•Depending on the USB device, no sound
may outputduring the Quick-BrowZer mode.
Searching for atrack -Quick-BrowZer
You can search for atrack in aCD or USB device ("Walkman"lMass Storage Class) easily by category.

Display items
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Frn. -1....----r---
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Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
oSource
eTrack number/Elapsed playing time, DiscI
artist name, Album number*, Album name,
Track name, Text information, Clock
*Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayeditems will differ, depending on the disc type,
recording format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMAlAAC, see page 14.
Select
e; TRACK
e; 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 (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -8TM
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 a number
button (CD to ®).
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*When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "e; 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).
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USB devices
USB device playback
1Connect the USB device to the USB
terminal.
Listening to music on aMass
Storage Class type audio device
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or CD
(SHUP) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
Select
4TRACK
4ALBUM
SHUFALBUM
SHUF DEVICE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
device in random order.
To return to normal play mode, select "4 OFF"
or "SHUF OFF'.
To return to normal play mode, select "4 OFF'
or "SHUP OPF. "
Listening to musicon a"Walkman"
(ATRAC Audio Device)
1During playback, press (MODE)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
The item changes as follows:
ALBUM --+ TRACK --+ GENRE --+
PLAYLIST --+ ARTIST
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or CD
(SHUP) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
genre in random order.
playlist in random order.
artist in random order.
playlist repeatedly.
device in random order.
genre repeatedly.
album
in random order.
artist repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
track repeatedly.
To play
4PLAYLIST
4ARTIST
4GENRE
4ALBUM
4TRACK
SHUF DEVICE
SHUF PLAYLIST
SHUFGENRE
SHUFARTIST
SHUFALBUM
Select
Display items
GATRAC Audio Device: AAD
Mass Storage Class: USB
eTrack!Album!ArtistIPlaylistlGenre number,
Track!Album!ArtistIPlaylistlGenre name,
Elapsed playing time, Clock
To change display items e, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded
format
and settings. For details on MP3IWMAlAAC/
ATRAC, see page
14.
Note
The display differs depending on the Mass Storage
Class type USB device,
and ATRAC Audio Device.
Playback starts.
If aUSB device is already connected, to start
playback, press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until
"USB" appears.
Press
(OFF) to stop playback.
Notes
•Before removing aUSB device, be sure to stop
playbackfirst. Ifyou remove yourUSB device during
playback, data in the USB device may
be damaged.
•
Do notuse USB devices so large or heavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause aloose
connection.
• Do not detach the frontpanelduring playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data maybe damaged.
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics -BAUFAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
until "BAl," "FAD" or "SUB" appears.
The item changes as follows:
lOW*l --+ MID*l --+ HI*l --+
SAL (left-right) --+ FAD (front-rear) --+
SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 --+ AUX*3
*1When EQ3 is activated (page 11).
*2 When the audio outputis set to "SUB"
(page
11).
''ArT''is displayed at the lowestsetting, and can
be adjusted
up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 12).
2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 3seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns
to normal play/reception
mode.
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)
repeatedly to select "CUSTOM."
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until "lOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
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
Otherequalizertypes are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items - SET
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4 Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Nots
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*l (AUX Audio)
To tum the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"
(e) or "AUX-A-OFF" (page
12).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
To shut offautomatically 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*l
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.
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Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Tum down the volume on the unit.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"AUX FRONT IN" appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Press the select button repeatedly until "AUX"
appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust
the input level
(-8 dB to +18 dB).
Using optional equipment
Connecting the portable audio
device
1Tum offthe portable audio device.
2Tum down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
81M (page 9)
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device
to the AUX inputjack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
can listen on yourcar speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofercut-offfrequency: "LPF
OFF' (e), "LPFI25Hz" or "LPF 78Hz."
*1When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio outputis set to "SUB."
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.
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.
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Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
Additional Information
Precautions
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit
or discs.
•
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.
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Notes on discs
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases
or disc magazines
when not in use.
•Do not subject discs
to heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in 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.
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.
MODE
SOURCE
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
ATT
VOL
The following controls on the rotary commander
require adifferent operation from the unit.
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
During the Quick-BrowZer mode,
(SEL)
(select) is inactive.
•PRESET/DISC control
CDIUSB: The same as (I)I® (ALBUM-/+)
on the unit (push in and rotate).
Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and
rotate).
•VOL (volume) control
The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).
•SEEKIAMS control
The same as (SEEK) -/+ on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
To increase
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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 a disc (due to alabel or sticker
peeling offand jamming the eject mechanism).
-Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or
no playback) due to heat
shrinking
of asticker or label causing adisc to
warp.
•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not
use such discs.
•
You cannot play 8 cm (3 '/4 in) CDs.
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To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on
the right hand side
of the steering column, you
can reverse the operative direction.
1While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold
(SEL).

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•Before playing, clean the discs
with acommercially available
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners,
or antistatic spray
intended for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R1CD-RW discs
•Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording
or the condition
of the disc) may not play on this unit.
•
You cannot playa CD-RIa CD-RW that is not
finalized.
•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
(ifafolder/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/WMAlAAC.
-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/
WMAIAAC 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.
About USB devices
•Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device
type USB devices compliant with the USB
standard can
be used. However, this unit cannot
recognize USB devices via aUSB HUB. For
details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the Sony support website (page 19).
•Corresponding codec is different according to
device type.
-Mass Storage Class: MP3IWMAIAAC
-ATRAC Audio Device: ATRACIMP3IWMAI
AAC
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files other
than ATRAC may not be played.
•The maximum number
of displayable data is as
follows.
Mass Storage Class:
-folders (albums): 128, files (tracks) per folder:
500
ATRAC Audio Device: ATRAC/MP3IWMAIAAC
-albums/artistslplaylists/genres: 65,535, tracks:
65,535
Notes
•When using acable, use the one supplied with the
USB device to connect.
•Do not use aUSB device that is so large or heavy it
mayinterfere with driving operations.
•Do notleave aUSB device in aparkedcar,
as
malfunction mayresult.
•Itmay take time forplaybackto begin, depending on
the amount
of recorded data.
•Backup
of data in aUSB device is recommended.
Playback order of MP3IWMAJAAC
files (CD-RlRW or Mass Storage
Class)
1""'-1 Folder
L-.J (album)
1m MP3IWMAI
AAC 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.
• 103 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to
MP3 only.
103 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

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Maintenance
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
•
15
~
~
Fuse (10 A)
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.
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium batteryout of the reach of children.
Should the battery
be swallowed, immediately
consultadoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a
dry cloth to assure agood
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correctpolarity when
installing the battery.
•Do nothold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit mayoccur.
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately Iyear. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions
of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range
of the
card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with anew CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present arisk of fire or
explosion.
About AAC files
•AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
is amusic file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately
1111 *
of its original size.
•AAC tag is 126 characters.
•When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file
extension
... m4a" to the file name.
•During playback or fast-forward/reverse
of aVBR
(variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 128 kbps
Note
Playback of the following AAC files is notsupported.
-Iossless compression
-copyright-protected
About ATRAC files
ATRAC3plus format
ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform
Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression
technology.
It compresses audio CD data to
approximately
1110 of its original size.
ATRAC3plus, which
is an extended format of
ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to
approximately
1120 of its original size. The unit
accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.
The characters for text information written by
SonicStage are displayed.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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 aWMA file, be sure
to add the file
extension ".wma" to the file name.
•During playback or fast-forward/reverse
of aVBR
(variable bit rate)
WMA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*onlyfor 64 kbps
Note
Playback of the following WMA files is notsupported.
-Iossless compression
•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.

Hook facing
inwards.
Specifications
eSlide the unit out of the mounting.
f) Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
Back of the front
panel
Main unit
1Remove the protection collar.
oDetach the front panel (page 5).
f) Engage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
Removing the unit
Notes
•For safety, 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 ifthe connectors
between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In
order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may
be damaged.
•
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output:
17 Watts RMS x 4 at
4 Ohms <1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: 1Watt into 4Ohms)
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 -20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
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.
Orienttherelease
keys as shown.
ePull out the release keys to remove the
protection collar.
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Tuner section
FM
'funing range: 87.5 -107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 9dBf
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 1kHz
Frequency response: 30 -15,000 Hz
AM
'funing range: 530 -1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: 30
JlV
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum
current: 500mA
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 Wx4(at 4ohms)
General
Output:
Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ±1O dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid:
±1O dB at IkHz (XPLOD)
High: ±
10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements:
12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx.
178 x50 x 179 mm
(7 I/
sx2x7
I/
sin) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx.
182 x 53 x162 mm
(7 1/4x2 I/
sx61
/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx.
1.2 kg (2 lb II oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections
(l set)
Optional accessory:
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
Your dealer may not handle some
of the above listed
accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
This product is protected
by certain intellectual
property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without alicense from
Microsoft
or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
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.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
•Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
•Halogenated flame retardants are not used
in
cabinets.
•Packaging cushions are made from paper.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
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.
-+ Tum on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have arelay box.
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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 16).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Offfunction activates
after turning offthe unit.
--+ Turn off the unit.
Card remote commander operation Is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 4).
The disc cannot be loaded.
•Another disc is already loaded.
•The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down
or in
the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
•Defective
or dirty disc.
•The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 14).
MP3IWMAlAAC flies cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the
MP3IWMN AAC
format and version (page 14).
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).
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 12).
--+ Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set "MONO-ON" (page 12).
•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 12).
An
FM program broadcast In stereo is heard In
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
--+ Set "MONO-OFF' (page 12).
You cannot play back items via aUSB HUB.
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via aUSB
HUB.
MP3IWMAlAAC flies 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.
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-adisc to which data can be added.
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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.

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.
Error displays/Messages
CHECKING
The unit is confirming the connection of aUSB device.
-Wait until confirming the connection is finished.
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.
•USB device was not automatically recognized.
-Reconnect it again.
•Press
~ to remove the disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
-See the installation/connections manual
of this
model to check the connection.
HUB NOSUPRT
USB HUB is not supported on this unit.
L. SEEK +/-
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO DEV (No Device)
( SOURCE) is selected without aUSB device
connected. AUSB device
or aUSB cable has been
disconnected during playback.
-
Be sure to connect aUSB device and USB cable.
NO INFO
Text information is not written in the MP3IWMN
AAC file.
NO MUSIC
The disclUSB device does not contain amusic file.
-Insert amusic CD in this unit.
-Connect aUSB device with amusic file in it.
NO NAME
Adisc/album/track name is not written in the track.
NO TRACK
The selected item in the USB device does not contain
an album/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.
OVERLOAD
USB device is overloaded.
-Disconnect the USB device, then change the source
by pressing
(SOURCE).
-Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an
unsupported device is connected.
READ
The unit is reading all track and album information on
the disclUSB device.
-Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending
on the disclUSB device
structure, it may take more than aminute.
RESET
The CD unit cannot be operated due to aproblem.
-Press the RESET button (page 4).
USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Support)
The connected USB device is not supported.
-Connect aUSB device of Mass Storage Class
(page 14).
"L L L L " or " -,-,-,-, "
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning
or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.
" "
-
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
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.
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.comlx plod
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If you have any questions/problems
regarding this product, try the following:
1 Read Troubleshooting in these
Operating Instructions.
2 Reset the unit.
(Only for models with a RESET button.)
Note:
Stored data may be erased.
3Please contact (U.S.A. only);
Call 1-800-222-7669
URL http://www.SONY.com
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/xplod
http://www.sony.netl
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