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
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IReWritablel
[illDO~~
[illDO~rn
DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
MP3*1
'ji§;·II·mMM
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WMA*1
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'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."
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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.
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.

Skipping albums and discs
1During playback, press CD/CD (ALBM -/+).
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press G) (REP) or CD
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears. •
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
• .. /~ (SEEK -/+) buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)
-/+ on the unit.
•SOUND button
The same as the select button on the unit.
•t/-J (DISC*/PRESET +/-) buttons
To control CD, the same as CD/CD
(ALBM -/+) buttons on the unit.
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
*Not available for this unit.
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.
tracks in all units in random
order.
disc repeatedly.
tracks in the changerin random
order.
To play
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
within 2seconds
of first
releasing.
repeatedly.
and release (hold for a
moment).
Press CD/(%) (ALBM)
Select
c:; DISC;
----------------
SHUF
CHANGER
SHUF
ALL*
album
continuously
----------------
discs
discs
continuously
album
To skip
*When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD
changers are connected.
To return to normal play mode, select "c:; OFF"
or
"SHUF OFF."
Tip
"SHUF ALL' will notshu.ffle tracks between CD units
and MD changers.
Card r,emote commander RM-X114
(for CDX-GT220/GT22W)
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
DSPL
MODE
MENU*
LlST*
SOURCE
"It
(DISC*I
+-1 ..
PRESET
(SEEK --1+)
+1-)
SOUND
ENTER*
OFF
ATT
VOL (+/-)
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Additional Information
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• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
allow the unit to cool
off before 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 lnay 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 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.
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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.
•You cannot play 8
cm (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- RW s(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.
CDX-GT320/GT32W/GT220/GT22Wonly
•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.

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Playback order of MP3IWMA files
(CDX -(~T320/GT:32W IGT220/GT22W
only)
0) MP3IWMA
CJ Folder
(album)
~ MP3IWMA file
1~ CD (track)
L.@®
--Q---GD----mJ ®
~:
~~®
~~0
About MP3 files
(CDX -(;T320/GT32W IGT220/GT22W
only)
•MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 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
(CDX-(3T320/GT32W/GT220/GT22W
only)
•WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is amusic file cOlnpression 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)
Wl\!IA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 64 kbps
Note
Playback
of the following WMA files is not supported.
-lossless compression
-copyright-protected
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
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 cOlnmander becomes shorter. Replace
the battery with anew CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present arisk of fire or
explosion.
RM-X151 (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
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RM-X114 (for CDX-GT220/GT22W)
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult adoctor.
•Wipe the battery with a
dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correctpolarity when
installing the battery.
•Do
not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit may occur.
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ePull out the release keys to remove the
protection collar.
Hook facing
inwards.
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output:
17 Watts RMS x4 at
4Ohms <1%THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4Ohms)
eSlide the unit out of the mounting.
SaBcilicelions
ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
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.
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
~
~
Fuse (10A)
Back of the front
panel
Main
unit
Notes
•For safety, turn offthe ignition before cleaning the
connectors,
and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
•Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers
or with any metal device.
WARNING
Battery
may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Rlm •• inIlIIlB unil
1Remove the protection collar.
o Detach the front panel (page 5).
e Engage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
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
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
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.
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•

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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: 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 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 IlV
Power clmplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker ilnpedance: 4 - 8 ohms
MaximulIl power output: 52 Wx4(at 4ohms)
Generall
Output:
Audio outputs terminal
Front (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
SublRear switchable
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
BUS control input terminal (CDX-GT320IGT32W
only)
BUS audio input terrt1inal (CDX-GT320IGT32W
only)
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: :±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: :tlO
dB at 1kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 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 x2 x 7 lis in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 x53 x162 mm
(7 1/4 >< 2lis x6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X 151
(CDX-GT320IGT32Wonly)
Parts for installation and connections (l set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
for CDX-GT220/GT22W
Card remote commander: RM-X114
for CDX-GT320/GT32W
BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):
RC-61
(1 m), RC-62 (2 m)
CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX
CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69
Source selector: XA-C40
AUX-IN selector: XA-300
Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-120IP
HD Radio™ tuner: XT-I00HD
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.
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.
TroulilBsl1ooli DII
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. *2
---+ 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.
•The CD changer is incompatible with the disc format
(MP3/WMA).
*1
---+ Play back with aSony MP3 compatible CD
changer, or this unit.
No beep sound.
•The beep sound is canceled (page 9).
•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.
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•
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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 9).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
•The dimmer is set "DIM-ON" (page 9).
•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.
*1
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 5).
CD/MD 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 12).
MP3IWMA files cannot be played back. *2
The disc is incompatible with the MP3IWMA format
and version (page 13).
MP3IWMA files take longer to play back than
others.*2
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 10).
-+Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).*2
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. *1
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 5). *1
Press ~ (eject) (page 6).*3
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 10).
-+ Tuning does not stop at astation:
Set "MONO-ON" (page 10).
•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 10).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
-+Set "MONO-OFF" (page 10).
*1CDX-GT320IGT32Wonly
*2 CDX-GT320IGT32WIGT220IGT22Wonly
*3 CDX-GT220IGT22WIGT120IGT12Wonly
Error displays/Messages
BLANK (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*1
-+ Play an MD with recorded tracks.
ERROR*2
•The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. *1
-+ Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
•The disc cannot play due to aproblem.
-+ Insert another disc.

FAILURE (Illuminates until any button is pressed.)
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
---+ See the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
FAILURE (Illuminates for about Isecond.) (CDX-
GT320/GT32Wonly)
When the SAT tuner is connected, storing an SAT
radio channel into apreset failed.
---+ Be sure to receive the channel that you want to
store, then try it again.
LOAD (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
The changer is loading the disc.
---+ Wait until loading is complete.
L. SEEK, +/-
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO DISC (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
The disc is not inserted in the CDIMD changer.
---+ Inserll discs in the changer.
NO INFO (CDX-GT320/GT32W/GT220/GT22W
only)
Text information
is not written in the MP3IWMA file.
NO MAG (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
---+ Insert the magazine in the changer.
NO MUSIC
The disc does not contain amusic file.
---+ Insert amusic CD in this unit or MP3 playable
changer.
,------------------
NO NAME
Adisc/track name is not written in the track.
NOTREJ~DY (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
The lid
of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not
inserted properly.
---+ Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
---+ Check the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
PUSH EJT (CDX-GT220/GT22W/GTI20/GTI2W
only)
The disc cannot be ejected.
---+ Press ~ (eject) (page 6).
READ
The unit is reading all track and album information on
the disc.
---+ Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
autornatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than aminute.
RESET (CDX-GT320/GT32W only)
The CD unit and CDIMD changer cannot be operated
due to aproblem.
---+ Press the RESET button (page 5).
"L L 1'--. 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.
*1The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears
in the display
*2 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MDt
the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear
in the display
If these solutions do not help iluprove 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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•
18
FAILURE (Reste allume jusqu'a ce que vous appuyiez
sur une touche.)
Le raccordement des haut-parleurs ou des
amplificateurs est incorrect.
----+ Reportez-vous au manuel d'installation/de
raccordements de ce modele pour verifier les
raccordements.
FAILURE (Reste allume pendant 1seconde environ.)
(CDX-GT320IGT32W uniquement)
Quand
un recepteur SAT est raccorde, echec de
memorisation d'une station radio SAT sur un numero
preselectionne.
----+ Verifiez que vous recevez Ia station radio que vous
souhaitez memoriser, puis essayez de nouveau.
LOAD (CDX-GT320IGT32W uniquement)
Le changeur charge
Ie disque.
----+ Attendez que Ie chargement soit termine.
L. SEEK +/-
Le mode de recherche locale est active en cours de
syntonisation automatique.
NO DISC (CDX-GT320IGT32W uniquement)
Le disque n'a pas ete insere dans Ie changeur CD/MD.
----+ Inserez un disque dans Ie changeur.
NO INFO (CDX-GT320IGT32W/GT220IGT22W
uniquement)
Les informations textuelles ne sont pas ecrites dans
Ie
fichier MP3/WMA.
NO MAG (CDX-GT320IGT32W uniquement)
Le chargeur n' apas ete insere dans Ie changeur CD.
----+ Inserez Ie chargeur dans Ie changeur.
NO MUSIC
Le disque ne contient pas de fichier de musique.
----+ Inserez un CD audio dans cet appareil ou dans Ie
changeur compatible MP3.
NO NAME
Aucun nom de disque ou de plage
n'est ecrit dans la
plage.
NOTREADY (CDX-GT320IGT32W uniquement)
Le couvercle du changeur MD est ouvert ou les MD ne
sont pas inseres correctement.
----+ Fermez Ie couvercle ou inserez correctement les
MD.
OFFSET
II est possible qu'il yait un probleme de
fonctionnement.
----+ Verifiez Ie raccordement. Si Ie message d'erreur
reste affiche, contactez votre detaillant Sony
Ie plus
proche.
PUSH EJT (CDX-GT220IGT22W/GT120IGT12W
uniquement)
Impossible d'ejecter
Ie disque.
----+ Appuyez sur ~ (ejecter) (page 6).
READ
L'appareillit toutes les informations de plage et
d' album sur Ie disque.
----+ Attendez que la lecture soit terminee et la lecture
commence automatiquement. Selon la structure du
disque, cette operation peut prendre plus
d'une
minute.
RESET (CDX-GT320IGT32W uniquement)
Le lecteur CD et Ie changeur CD/MD ne peuvent pas
fonctionner en raison
d'un probleme.
----+ Appuyez sur la touche RESET (page 5).
«L L L L »au« -,-,-, -, »
Pendant Ie retour ou I'avance rapide, vous avez atteint
Ie debut ou la fin du disque et vous ne pouvez pas aller
plus loin.
Le caractere ne peut pas etre affiche.
*1Le numero du disque qui aprovoque I'erreur
s'affiche aI'ecran.
*2 Si une erreurse produit lors de la lecture d'un CD
ou
MD, Ie numero de disque du CD ou du MD ne
s'affiche pas.
Si ces solutions ne permettent pas d'ameliorer la
situation, contactez votre detaillant Sony Ie plus
proche.
Si vous
portez l'appareil a reparer en raison d'un
probleme de lecture de CD, apportez Ie disque
utilise au moment ou Ie probleme s' est produit.

If you have any questions/problems
regarding this product, try the following:
1 Read Troubleshooting in these
Operating Instructions.
2Reset 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
http://www.sony.net!
Sony Corporation Printed in China

FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
*AUDIO OUT SUB/REAR
SONY
Installation/Connections
3-215-428-11 (1)
f)
A
e
CDX-GT320/GT32W
Installation/Connexions
*AUDIO OUT SUB/REAR
BCDX-GT320/GT32W BUS AUDIO
IN
CDX-GT320
CDX-GT220
CDX-GT120
CDX-GT32W
CDX-GT22W
CDX-GT12W
Source selector*
Selecteur de source*
XA-C40
BUS CONTROL IN
* not supplied
non fourni
©2007 Sony Corporation Printed in China
Notes (iii-A)
•Be sure to connect the ground (earth) lead before connecting
the amplifier.
•The alarm will only
sound if the built-in amplifieris used.
Tips (6-s)
•When connecting only asingle CO/MO changer or other
optional device, connect directly to this unit.
•For connecting two
or more CO/MO changers or other
optional devices, the source selector XA-C40 (not supplied) is
necessary
oTo ametal surface of the car
First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then connect the
yellow
and red power supply leads.
eTo 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."
eTo AMP REMOTE IN of an optional power
amplifier
This connection is only for amplifiers. Connecting any other
system may damage the unit.
oTo the +12 V power 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
metal surface 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."
oTo the +12 V power terminal which is
energized at all times
Be sure to connect the black ground (earth) lead to a metal
surface of the car first.
• 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 a common
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 (I))" 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.
x2
®
Power amplifier
Amplificateur de puissance
CD/MD changer
Changeur de
CD/MD
x4
Ed
®
®
Rear speaker
Haut-parleur arriere
Front speaker
Haut-parleur avant
Equipment used in illustrations (not supplied)
Appareils utilises dans les illustrations (non fournis)
D
Catch
Active subwoofer
Caisson
de graves actif
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.