Sony CDX-GT72W - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

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2008 Sony Corporation
US
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
3-283-550-31 (1)
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-GT72W Serial No.
CDX-GT72W
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 10.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 11.
ES
ES
FM / AM
Compact Disc Player

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Warning
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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 a particular 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.
The use of optical instruments with this produc
t
will increase eye hazard.
CAUTION
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
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 10).
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.
The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this
product will control a Sony HD RadioTM tuner
(sold separately).
For HD RadioTM tuner operation, please refer to
the HD RadioTM tuner Operating Instructions.
The HD Radio Ready logo is a registered
trademark of iBiquity.
HD RadioTM is a trademark of iBiquity Digital
Corp.
The “SAT Radio Ready”
logo indicates that this
product will control a
satellite 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.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

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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
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Adjusting the angle of the front panel . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Card remote commander RM-X152 . . . . . . . 6
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Receiving a station through a list
— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . 9
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 Tune. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playback order of MP3/WMA/
AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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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), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files
(page 14)).
•Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
–BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•Sound adjustment
–EQ3 parametric: You can choose any one
of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as
desired.
–DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
Creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
•Image setting
You can set various display images on the unit.
•Optional device operation
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 a portable 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 a pointed object, such as a ball-point
pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
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 a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the multi way encoder.
2Rotate the multi way encoder until
“Clock Adjust” appears, then press it.
The clock adjustment display appears.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, push the multi
way encoder left/right.
4After setting the minute, press the
multi way encoder.
The clock starts.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
AAC
RESET button

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press .
The left side of front panel is released.
3Slide the front panel to the left, then
gently pull out the front panel towards
you.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Aof the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to
operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit
1Press Z.
The front panel slides down automatically.
2Insert the disc (label side up).
The front panel slides up automatically, then
playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1Press Z.
The front panel slides down automatically,
then the disc is ejected.
2Press Zto close the front panel.
Note
The front panel slides up automatically after 15
seconds of the front panel sliding down.
Adjusting the angle of the front
panel
1Press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly
until the front panel is angled
accordingly.
The front panel can be set to 3 positions.
To return the front panel to its default position,
press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly until the
front panel is returned to its default position.
Tips
•After the front panel slides down (to insert the disc),
it returns to the position you set again automatically.
•The front panel angle you set is stored in the unit.
When turning the ignition off, the angle returns to its
default position, then turning the ignition on, the front
panel is angled you set.
(OFF)
B
A
(ANGLE)

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Card remote commander
RM-X152
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 11.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
ALIST/CAT*1/BACK control
Push (LIST/CAT*1) up: to list up (Radio).
Push (BACK) down: return to the previous
display.
BMODE button page 8
To select the radio band (FM/AM)*2.
CSHUF (shuffle) button page 8
DMulti way encoder
Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu
item.
Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu
item.
Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting.
Press and hold to: Enter menu.
SCRL
OFF
MODE
SOURCE
BACK
LIST/
CAT SHUF
PUSH ENTER / SOUND / MENU
DSPL
AUX
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LIST/
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CD:
Push up/down to:
– Skip albums (push)*3.
– Skip albums continuously (push and
hold)*3.
Push left/right to:
– Skip tracks (push).
– Skip tracks continuously (push, then push
again within about 2 seconds and hold).
– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and
hold).
Radio:
Push up/down to:
– Receive stored station.
Push left/right to:
– Tune in stations automatically (push).
– Find a station manually (push and hold).
EDisc slot page 5
To insert the disc.
FDisplay window
GZ (eject)/ANGLE button page 5
To eject the disc/slide down the front panel
(press); angle the front panel in 3 positions
(press and hold).
H(front panel release) button page 5
ISOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX)*2.
JDSPL (display) button page 8
To change display items.
KRESET button (Location behind the front
panel) page 4
LSCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
MOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
NAUX input jack page 11
To connect a portable audio device.
OReceptor for the card remote
commander
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 4).
qh MENU button
To enter menu.
qj ENTER button
To apply a setting.
qk </,(SEEK –/+) buttons
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
left/right on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
<,.
ql VOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
w; ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
wa SOUND button
To enter sound setting.
ws LIST/CAT*1button
To list up.
wd M/m(+/–) buttons
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
up/down on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
Mm.
wf Number buttons
CD:
(1): REP page 8
(2): SHUF page 8
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1 When the SAT tuner is connected.
*2 In the case of a CD/MD changer, HD radio tuner or
SAT tuner being connected; when (SOURCE) is
pressed, the connected device (“MD,” “HD,” “XM” or
“SR”) will appear in the display, depending on
which device is connected. Furthermore, if
(MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer,
HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.
*3 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.

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CD
For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see
page 12.
Display items
Example: when you set Info (information) mode
to “All” (page 11).
ASource (CD/WMA/MP3/AAC) indication
BClock
CAlbum number/Track number/Elapsed
playing time, Track name, Disc/artist name,
Album name, Text information
To change display items C, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type,
recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMA/AAC, see page 14.
Repeat play
1During playback, press (1) (REP) on
the card remote commander until the
desired setting appears.
*When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat
off.”
Shuffle play
1During playback, press (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
*When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “Shuffle
off.”
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
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 FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold the multi way encoder.
3Rotate the multi way encoder until
“BTM” appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
in the preset list.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, push (LIST) up.
The preset list appears.
2Rotate the multi way encoder to select
the preset number.
3Push and hold the multi way encoder
until “MEM” appears.
(with the card remote commander)
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then push the multi
way encoder up/down.
(with the card remote commander)
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
Select To play
Repeat Track track repeatedly.
Repeat Album* album repeatedly.
Select To play
Shuffle Album* album in random order.
Shuffle Disc disc in random order.
AB
C

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Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then push the multi
way encoder left/right 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, push and hold the multi way encoder left/right
to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push
the multi way encoder left/right repeatedly to fine
adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).
Receiving a station through a list
— LIST
You can list up the frequency.
1Select the band, then push (LIST) up.
The preset list appears.
2Rotate the multi way encoder until the
desired station appears.
3Press the multi way encoder to receive
the station.
The display returns to normal reception
mode.
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the multi way encoder.
2Rotate the multi way encoder until the
desired menu item appears, then
press it.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to select
the setting, then press it.
The setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
“z” indicates the default settings.
*1 When tuner is selected as the source, the default
setting is “off.”
*2 When AUX source is activated.
EQ3 parametric
To select an equalizer type: “Xplod” (z),
“Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,”
“Custom” or “off.”
DSO*1
To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2” (z), “3” or
“off.” The larger the number, the more enhanced
the effect.
Balance
To adjust the balance between the right and left
speakers: “R10” – “0” (z) – “L10”
Fader
To adjust the balance between the front and rear
speakers: “F10” – “0” (z) – “R10”
Subwoofer
To adjust the subwoofer volume: “+10” – “0”
(z) – “–10”
(“– ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting.)
LPF (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off”
(z), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”
AUX Level*2
To adjust the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the
need to adjust the volume level between sources
(page 11).
Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” (z) –
“–8 dB”

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Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 Tune
“Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own
equalizer settings.
1Select a source, then press the multi
way encoder.
2Rotate the multi way encoder to select
“EQ3 parametric,” then press it.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to select
“Custom,” then push it right.
4Rotate the multi way encoder to select
“EQ3 Mode Tune,” then press it.
5Rotate the multi way encoder to select
the desired frequency range from
“LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press it.
6Rotate the multi way encoder to select
the center frequency you wish to
adjust, then press it.
Selectable frequency in each range:
LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz
MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz
HI: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz
7Rotate the multi way encoder to adjust
the equalizer curve.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
8Press the multi way encoder.
Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency
ranges.
9Push (BACK) down twice.
The display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in
step 4.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Adjusting setup items — MENU
1Press and hold the multi way encoder.
2Rotate the multi way encoder until the
desired menu item appears, then
press it.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to select
the setting, then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Push (BACK) down.
The display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
“z” indicates the default settings.
Setup
Display
Clock Adjust (page 4)
Beep
To set “on” (z) or “off.”
RM (Rotary Commander)
To change the operative direction of the rotary
commander controls.
–“NORM”(
z): to use the rotary commander in
the factory-set position.
– “REV”: when you mount the rotary
commander on the right side of the steering
column.
Auto Off
To shut off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “NO” (z), “30 sec,”
“30 min” or “60 min.”
Demo
(Demonstration)
To set “on” (z) or “off.”
Image
To set various display images.
– “Movie 1 (z) – 3”: to display a movie.
– “SA 1 – 3”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer.
– “Wall.P 1 – 3”: to display a wallpaper.
– “off”: to not display any image.
Auto Image
To set various display images.
– “All”: to step repeatedly through the display
images in all display modes.
– “Movie” (z): to display a movie.
– “SA”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer.
– “off”: to not display any image.

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Receive Mode
Using optional equipment
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.
2Connect to the unit.
The source automatically switches to “AUX.”
*Be sure to use a straight type plug.
3Turn down the volume on the unit.
4Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
5Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
6Adjust the input level (page 9).
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 “AUX”
appears.
“AUX Audio” appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5Adjust the input level (page 9).
Info (Information)
To display the items (depending on the source,
etc.).
–“Simple”(
z): to not display any items.
– “All”: to display all items.
– “Clear”: to have items automatically
disappear.
Dimmer
To change the brightness of the display.
–“Auto”(
z): to dim the display automatically
when you turn lights on.
– “on”: to dim the display.
– “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.
Illumination
To change the illumination color: “Blue” (z),
“Red” or “Green.”
Auto Scroll
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the disc/album/group/track is changed.
–“on”(
z): to scroll.
– “off”: to not scroll.
Local (Local seek mode)
–“off”(
z): to tune normal reception.
– “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger
signals.
Mono*1(Monaural mode)
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
–“off”(
z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.
– “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural.
IF
–“Auto”(
z): to narrow automatically the
reception frequency to eliminate noise.
–“Wide”*
2: to always hear FM stereo
broadcasts in stereo and with full the
frequency signal reception.
BTM (page 8)
*1 When FM is received.
*2 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may
become monaural while in the stereo reception
mode.
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)

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CD/MD changer
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or
“MD” appears.
2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
Playback starts.
*1 When an MP3 is played.
*2 When MDLP disc is played.
Skipping albums and discs
1During playback, push the multi way encoder
up/down.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (1) (REP) on the card
remote commander or (SHUF) on the unit
repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
*When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD
changers are connected.
To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat
off” or “Shuffle off.”
Tip
“Shuffle All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units
and MD changers.
Locating a disc by name — LIST
You can select a disc from the list when a CD
changer with CD TEXT capability, or MD
changer is connected.
If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears
on the list.
1During playback, push (LIST) up.
The disc number or disc name appears.
2Rotate the multi way encoder until the desired
disc appears.
3Press the multi way encoder to play the disc.
The display returns to normal play mode.
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
The following controls on the rotary commander
require a different operation from the unit.
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•SOUND button
To enter sound setting.
•PRESET/DISC control
The same as rotating the multi way encoder on
the unit (push in and rotate).
•VOL (volume) control
The same as the multi way encoder on the unit
(rotate).
•SEEK/AMS control
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
left/right on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).
To skip Push the multi way encoder
up/down
album and release (hold for a
moment).
album
continuously
within 2 seconds of first
releasing.
discs repeatedly.
discs
continuously
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
Select To play
Repeat Disc disc repeatedly.
Shuffle
Changer
tracks in the changer in random
order.
Shuffle All* tracks in all units in random
order.
Disc/Album number
Unit number, MP3 indication*1
LP2/LP4 indication*2
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
SOUND
DSPL
MODE
OFF
ATT
SOUND
SOURCE
DSPL
MODE
OFF
VOL SEEK/AMS
PRESET/
DISC

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Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
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 (SOUND).
Additional Information
Precautions
• 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 a rainy day or in a very 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 a case, 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 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 a parked 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 a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
• 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 a label 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 a sticker or label causing a disc 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.
To increase
To decrease
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• Before playing, clean the discs
with a commercially available
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially available
cleaners, or antistatic spray
intended for analog discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
equipment used for its recording or the condition
of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
finalized.
• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/
level 2 format, 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 a disc: 300
(if a folder/file names contain many characters,
this number may become less than 300).
– displayable characters for a folder/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/AAC.
– When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of
the first session is played.
– When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/
WMA/AAC 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.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC
files
About MP3 files
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is
a music 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 a VBR
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Note
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
About WMA files
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
of its original size.
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
extension “.wma” to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 64 kbps
Note
Playback of a lossless compression file is not
supported.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two 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.
Folder
(album)
MP3/WMA/
AAC file
(track)
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About AAC files
• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding,
is a music file compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11*
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 a VBR
(variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
*only for 128 kbps
Note
Playback of the following AAC 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.
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (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 a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use
of any other battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion.
Notes on the lithium battery
•Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
•Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
contact.
•Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
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 power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
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 a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
Notes
•For safety, turn off the 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.
1
2c
+ side up
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Fuse (10 A)
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Removing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
1Detach the front panel (page 5).
2Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
2Remove the unit.
1Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
3Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Specifications
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning 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 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: 30 µV
Power amplifier section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W ×4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)
Subwoofer output terminal (mono)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Telephone ATT control terminal
Illumination control terminal
BUS control input terminal
BUS audio input terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
x
Hook facing
inwards.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous
average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven
from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total
harmonic distortion.
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS ×4 at
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
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Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 ×50 ×190 mm
(7 1/8×2 ×7 1/2in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 ×53 ×163 mm
(7 1/4×2 1/8×6 1/2in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X152
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
Rotary commander: RM-X4S
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-100HD
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for
detailed information.
Note
This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier
or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible.
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
• 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.
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.
tTurn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No sound.
• The volume is too low.
• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT
function (when the interface cable of a car telephone
is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.
• The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/
WMA/AAC).
tPlay back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD
changer, or this unit.
No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled (page 10).
• 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.
tStore 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 5 minutes with “Demo
on” set, demonstration mode starts.
tSet “Demo off” (page 10).
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “Dimmer on” (page 11).
• The angle of the front panel is not proper.
tAdjust the angle of the front panel by pressing
and hold (ANGLE) (page 5).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 15).
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Error displays/Messages
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
tTurn off the unit.
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 4).
DSO does not function.
Depending on the type of car interior or type of music,
DSO may not have a desirable effect.
The images change automatically.
In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be
displayed.
tTo display selected image only, set to “Auto Image
off” (page 10).
Any display items do not display.
tSet to “Info All” (page 11).
Cannot adjust the volume level
The portable audio device was not connected when
AUX was selected as (SOURCE).
tConnect the portable audio device to the AUX input
jack.
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 14).
MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back
than others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated 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.
• “Auto Scroll” is set to off.
tSet to “Auto Scroll on” (page 11) or press
(SCRL).
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
tInstall the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
• Defective or dirty disc.
The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.
Press the RESET button (page 4).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’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.
tCheck the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
• Check the frequency.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes
hampered by noises.
tSet the DSO mode to “off” (page 9).
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• The local seek mode is set to “on.”
tSet to “Local off” (page 11).
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tPerform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the “ST” indication
flashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
tSet to “Mono on” (page 11).
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
tSet to “Mono off” (page 11).
Blank Disc
Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*1
tPlay an MD with recorded tracks.
Error*2
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.*1
tClean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play because of some problem.
tInsert another disc.
Failure
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
tSee the installation guide manual of this model to
check the connection.
Failure (Illuminates for about 1 second.)
When the SAT tuner is connected, storing an SAT
radio channel into a preset failed.
tBe sure to receive the channel that you want to
store, then try it again.
Load
The changer is loading the disc.
tWait until loading is complete.
Local Seek +/–
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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.
NO Album Name
An album name is not written in the track.
NO Disc
The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer.
tInsert discs in the changer.
NO Disc Name
A disc/album/group/track name is not written in the
track.
NO ID3 Tag
ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file.
NO Information
Text information is not written in the WMA/AAC files.
NO Magazine
The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer.
tInsert the magazine in the changer.
NO Music
The disc does not contain a music file.
tInsert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable
changer.
NO Track Name
A track name is not written in the track.
Not Read
The disc information has not been read by the unit.
tLoad the disc, then select it on the list.
Not Ready
The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not
inserted properly.
tClose the lid or insert the MDs properly.
Offset
There may be an internal malfunction.
tCheck the connection. If the error indication
remains on in the display, consult your nearest
Sony dealer.
Read
The unit is reading all track and album/group
information on the disc.
tWait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
Push Reset
The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated
because of some problem.
tPress the RESET button (page 4).
“”or“”
During fast-forward or reverse, 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.
*1 The disc number of the disc causing the error
appears in the display.
*2 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD,
the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear
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Para obtener información sobre la instalación
y las conexiones, consulte el manual de
instalación/conexiones suministrado.
El logotipo “HD Radio Ready” indica que este
producto controlaráun sintonizador HD
RadioTM de Sony (se vende por separado).
Para obtener información acerca del
funcionamiento del sintonizador HD RadioTM,
consulte el manual de instrucciones del
sintonizador HD RadioTM.
El logo HD Radio Ready es una marca
registrada de iBiquity.
HD RadioTM es una marca registrada de iBiquity
Digital Corp.
El logotipo “SAT Radio
Ready” indica que este
producto controla un módulo
de sintonizador de radio por
satélite (se vende por separado). Si desea
obtener más detalles sobre el módulo de
sintonizador de radio por satélite, póngase en
contacto con el distribuidor Sony autorizado
más cercano.
“SAT Radio”, “SAT Radio Ready”, los
logotipos de SAT Radio, SAT Radio Ready y
todas las marcas relacionadas son marcas
comerciales de Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. y
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Microsoft, Windows Media
y el logotipo de Windows
son marcas comerciales o
marcas comerciales
registradas de Microsoft Corporation en
Estados Unidos o en otros países.
Advertencia: si el encendido del
automóvil no dispone de una posición
ACC
Asegúrese de ajustar la función de
desconexión automática (página 11).
La unidad se desconectará completa y
automáticamente en el tiempo establecido
después de apagarla, lo cual evita que se agote
la batería.
Si no ajusta la función de desconexión
automática, mantenga presionado (OFF) hasta
que la pantalla se apague cada vez que apague
el motor.