Sony CDXGT320 - CDX Radio / CD User manual

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3-215-427-11 (2)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
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The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.
Pour annuler l'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous ala page 10.
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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CDX-GT320
CDX-GT220
CDX-GT120
©2007 Sony Corporation
CDX-GT32W
CDX-GT22W
CDX-GT12W

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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.
CDX-GT320/GT32W/GT220/GT22Wonly
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
CDX-GT320/GT32W only
H3'Radio®
'!JREADY
The "HD Radio Ready" logo indicates that this
product will control aSony HD Radio™tuner
(sold separately).
For HD Radio™tuner operation, please refer to
the HD Radio™tuner Operating Instructions.
The HD Radio Ready logo is aregistered
trademark
of iBiquity.
HD
Radio™ is atrademark of iBiquity Digital
Corp.
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The "SAT Radio Ready"
SAT logo indicates that this
RADIO product will control asatellite
REA D Y radio tuner module (sold
separately). Please see your nearest authorized
Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio
tuner module.
"SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT
Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all
related marks are trademarks
of Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc. and
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
CDX-GT320/GT32W/GT220/GT22Wonly
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 9).
The unit will shut
off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold
(OFF) until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.

About this manual 4
Welcome! 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
(CDX-GT320/CiT32VV only) 5
Preparing the card reuoote
commander (CDX-
GT320/(:JT32Wonly) 5
Setting the clock 5
Detaching the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit 6
Card remote comrnander RM-XI51
(CD.X-GT320IGT32W only) 6
CD
Display items 8
Repeat and shuffle play 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 8
Storing autornatically - BTM 8
Storing manually 8
Receiving the stored stations 8
Tuning automatically 8
Other functions
Changing the sound settings 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics -
BALI
FAD/SUB 9
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EC~3 9
Adjusting setup items - SET 9
Using optional equipnl1ent 10
Auxiliary audio equipment 10
CDIN[D changer
(CDX-GT320IGT32Wonly) 10
Card remote commander RM-XI14
(for CDX-GT220/CiT22W) 11
Additional Information
Precautions ......................... .. 12
Notes on discs .................... .. 12
Playback order of MP3IWMA files (CDX-
GT320IGT32W/GT220IGT22Wonly) ... 13
About MP3 files (CDX-GT320IGT32WI
GT220lGT22W only)
13
About WMA files (CDX-GT320IGT32WI
GT220lGT22W only)
13
Maintenance ........................ .. 13
Removing the unit. ................... .. 14
Specifications .......................
.. 14
Troubleshooting
15
Error displayslMessages " 16
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This manual contains instructions for the
CDX-GT320, GT32W, GT220, GT22W, GT120,
and
GT 12W. The following chart shows the main
differences between these models.
Check your model name, and refer to the
difference indications in each section
of this
manual.
GT320 GT220 GT120
GT32W GT22W GT12W
Reset button •
MP3IWMA
• •
playback
CDfMD
•
changer control
Card remote ••
commander
available (supplied) (option)
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player.
You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3IWMA files
(page 13)*1).
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
[illD~~ [illD~rn
DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO
'ji§;.I··mMM
IReWritablel
[illDO~~
[illDO~rn
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
MP3*1
'ji§;·II·mMM
\ReWritablel
WMA*1
[illD~~ ffi]D~rn
'ji§;·II·mMM
IReWritablel
•Radio reception
-
You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
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.
•Optional device operation*2
You can also control optional device, such as
CD/MD changers, etc.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input
jack on the front of the unit
allows connection
of aportable audio device.
*ICDX-GT320IGT32WIGT220IGT22Wonly
*2 CDX-GT320IGT32Wonly

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
RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and sam€' stored contents.
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
Tip
For
how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the
lithium battery
of the card remote commander" on
page
13.
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 volurne control dial to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
-/+.
5Press the select button.
The setup is compllete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
( DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
You can detach the front panel
of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound
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 notsubject the front panel to heat/high
temperature
or moisture. Avoid leaving it in aparked
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 inner surface of the front
panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
SHUF
6
Card remote commander
RM-X151
(CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.)
operation, see "Using optional equipment" on
page 10. The corresponding buttons on the card
remote commander control the same functions as
those on the unit.
[j] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[2J EQ3 (equalizer) button page 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
~ Volume control dial/select button
page 9
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
@] SOURCE button
To power on; change the source* (Radio/CD/
AUX).
[§] Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[§] Display window
[l] AUX input jack page 10
To connect aportable audio device.
[§] ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
[ID ~ (front panel release) button page 5

[Q] DSPl (display)/SCRl (scroll) button
(CDX-GT320/GT32W/GT220/GT22W)
page 8
To change display items (press); scroll the
display
item (press and hold).
DSPl (display) button (CDX-GT1201
GT-12W)
page B
To change display items.
[1] SEEK -1+ buttons
CD::
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press,
then press again within
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-
forvvard a
track (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation
manually (press and hold).
[j1] MODE button page 8
To select the radio band (FM/ AM)*.
~ BTIVl/CAT butte.n (CDX-GT320/GT32W)
pagle 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
BTIVI button (CDX-GT220/GT22WI
GT'120/GT12W)
page 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
lHJ RESET button (located behind the front
panel) (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
pa~le 5
!1§] NUlmber buttons
CD:
(D/®: AlBMI-I+ (during MP3IWMA
playback) (CDX··GT320/GT32W/GT2201
GT:22W)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
®: REP pagE~ 8
CD: SHUF pa~~e 8
@:PAUSE
To pause playback of a CD on this unit.
To cancel, press again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press
and hold).
II§] Receptor for the card remote
cornmander (CDX-GT320/GT32WI
GT:220/GT22W only)
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit.
Remove the insulation film before
use (page 5)
(CDX-GT320/GT32W only).
m .. (~)/" (~) buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)
-/+ on the unit.
Setup,
sound setting, etc., can be operated by
.. ...
1m DSPl (display) button
To change display items.
IE VOL (volume) +1- button
To adjust volume.
P1!] ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
m SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
PE t (+)/~ (-) buttons
To control CD, the same as (D/® (ALBM
-/+) on the unit.
Setup,
sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t~.
PE SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
HI] Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
* In the case of aCDIMD changer or SAT tuner being
connected; when (
sou RCE) is pressed, the
connected device ("MD," 'XM" or "SR'') will appearin
the display, depending on which device is
connected. Furthermore,
if ( MODE) is pressed, you
can switch the changer,
or SAT tuner band (CDX-
GT320IGT32Wonly).
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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For details on selecting aCD/MD changer, see
page
10 (CDX-GT320/GT32W only).
Display items
Example: CDX-GT320
oSource (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
oTrack number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/
artist name, Album number*1, Album name,
Track name, Text information
*2, Clock
*1Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
(CDX-GT320IGT32WIGT220IGT22Wonly)
*2 When playing an MP3, 103 tag is displayed, and
when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.
(CDX-GT320IGT32WIGT220IGT22Wonly)
To change display items 0, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format
and settings. For details on
MP3IWMA, see page
13.
(CDX-GT320IGT32WIGT220IGT22Wonly)
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Radio
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Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FMl, 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" or "MEMORY" appears.
Note
If you try to store anotherstation on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button (CD to ®).
*When an MP3IWMA is played.
(CDX-GT320IGT32WIGT220IGT22Wonly)
To return to normal play mode, select" c::; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
8
Select
c:; TRACK
c:; ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc in random order.
Tuning automatically
1Selectthe 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) -1+ to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (
SEEK) -1+
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).

Other functions
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Adjusting the sound
charalcteristics -BAUFAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
volume.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
untUi "BAL," "FAD" or "SUB" appears.
The item changes as follows:
LO\f\I*1 ---+ MID*1 ---+ HI*1 ---+
BAL (left-right) --+ FAD (front-rear) ---+
SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 ---+ AUX*3
*1 VVhen EQ3 is activated (page 9).
*2 VVhen the audio output is set to "SUB" (page 9).
"ATT"is displayed
at the lowestsetting, and can
be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 VVhen AUX source is activated (page 10).
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.
Custc)mizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1 Select asourc4e, 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 1dB steps,
fronl
-10 dB to +10 dB.
Example: CDX··GT320/GT32W
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.
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 volume control dial to
select the setting (example "ON" or
"OFF").
4 Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
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 5)
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 10).
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.
CDX-GT320/GT32W
-"M.DSPL-SA" (e): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyzer.
-"M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate the Motion
Display.
CDX-G T220/G T22W /G T120/G T12W
-"M.DSPL-ON" (e): to show moving patterns.
-"M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate Motion
Display.
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A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the disc/album/track is changed.
-
"A.SCRL-ON" (e): to scroll.
-"A.SCRL-OFF": to not scroll.
lOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-
"LOCAL-ON" :to only tune into stations with
stronger signals.
-
"LOCAL-OFF" (e): to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
To improve
poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
-
"MONO-ON" :to hear stereo broadcast in
monaural.
-
"MONO-OFF" (e): to hear stereo broadcast in
stereo.
lPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "LPF
OFF" (e), "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)
*IWhen the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to "SUB."
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device
to the AUX input
jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
can listen on your
car speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio
device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "FRONT
IN" appears.
3Start playback
of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
SPress the select button repeatedly until "AUX"
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the input level
(-8 dB to + 18 dB).
CD/MD changer
(CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CD" or
"MD" appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
Unit number Disc number
Playback starts.