Sony CDX-GT440U - Fm/am Compact Disc Player User manual

SONY:
4-152-752-11(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions __
Mode d'emploi __
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-GT440U Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler I'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous a la page 4.
CDX-GT440U
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DIGITAL AUDIO
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©2009 Sony Corporation

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Windows
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there
is no guarantee that interference
will
not occur in aparticular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio
or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment
off and on,
the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one
or more of the following
measures:
-Reorient
or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
-
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
-Consult the dealer
or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual
could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material- special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
ZAPPIN is atrademark of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States
and/or other countries.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution
of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without alicense from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained
in this device ("WM-DRM") to protect
the integrity
of their content ("Secure Content") so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software to play
Secure Content ("WM-DRM Software").
If the
security
of the WM-DRM Software in this device
has been compromised, owners
of Secure Content
("Secure Content Owners") may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right
to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected
content. Alist
of revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a
Pc. Microsoft may, in conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf
of Secure Content Owners.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16).
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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit 6
Resetting the unit 6
Canceling the DEMO mode 6
Preparing the card remote
commander 6
Setting the clock 6
Detaching the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit 8
Card remote
commander RM-X 151 10
Searching for atrack II
Searching atrack by name
-
Quick-BrowZer II
Searching atrack by listening to track passages
-ZAPPINTM
12
Radio
•Storing and receiving stations 12
Storing automatically - BTM 12
Storing manually 12
Receiving the stored stations 12
Tuning automatically 12
RDS 13
Overview 13
Selecting PTY 13
Setting CT 13
4
CD
Display items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
USB devices
Playing back aUSB device 14
Display
items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Other functions
Changing the sound settings 15
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . .. 15
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 16
Adjusting setup items - SET . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Using optional
equipment. 17
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
.. 18
Playback order of MP3/WMA/ AAC
files 18
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Removing the unit. 20
Specifications 20
Troubleshooting 21
Error displays/Messages 23

Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
•Supported MP3IWMAJAAC files
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3IWMA/AAC
tiles (page 18)).
Type of discs Label
on the disc
CD-DA
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DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
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MP3 DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO
WMA
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IReWritablel
AAC
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[Q]D~~
'ji:;·iI·mmM
IReWritablel
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 (page 7) and press the
RESET button (page 8) with apointed object,
such as aball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "DEMO" appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
"DEMO-OFF."
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
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Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 19.
Setting the clock
The clock uses al2-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
-1+.
5After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press
(DSPL). Press
( DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the ROS
feature (page
13).

Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you tum the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will
sound for afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press and hold (SOURCE/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 not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in aparked
car or on adashboard/rear tray.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data
may be damaged.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part ® of the front panel with part ® of
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
[I] SEEK +/- buttons
CDIUSB:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1second and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
[2] ~ (BACK) button page 11
To return to the previous display.
@] SOURCE/OFF button*
Press to tum on the power/change the source
(Radio/CDfUSB/AUX).
Press for Isecond to turn
off the power.
Press for more than 2seconds to turn
off the
power and the display disappears.
@] Control dial/select button page 15, 16
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
[§] Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[ID Display window
[Z] ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
[ID USB connector page 14
To connect to the USB device.
lID ~ (front panel release) button page 7
l1Q] Q(BROWSE) button page 11
To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
[j] ZAP button page 12
To enter ZAPPINTM mode.
[12J Receptor for the card remote
commander
~ RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 6
lHl MODE button page 12
To select the radio band (FM/AM).

I1§] PTY button page 13
To select PTY in RDS.
[§1 Number buttons
CD/USB:
CD/®: ALBM -/+ (during MP3IWMAI
AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
®: REP* page 14, 15
G): SHUF page 14,15
®:DM+
Improves digitally compressed sound,
such as MP3.
To activate the DM+ function, set
"ON."
To cancel, set "OFF."
(]):PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
I11l DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 13, 14, 15
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
~ AUX input jack page 17
To connect aportable audio device.
*This button has atactile dot.
Note
When ejecting/inserting adisc, keep any USB devices
disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
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Card remote commander
RM-X151
51--f--~
Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).
[j] OFF button
To turn off; stop the source.
[1] SOURCE button
To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
~ .. ( ..... )/-' (~) buttons
To control radio/CD/USB, the same as
(SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
.. -..
@] DSPl (display) button
To change display items.
[§] VOL (volume) +*1- button
To adjust volume.
[§] ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
agaIn.
[l] SEl (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
[ID MODE button
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
rnJ t(+)/" (-) buttons
To control CDIUSB, the same as OJ/CD
(ALBM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t ...
[Q] SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
[I1] Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*This button has atactile dot.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless
(SOURCE/OFF) on the unitis pressed, oradisc
is inserted to activate the unit first.

Searching for a track
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer
You can search for atrack in a CD or USB device
easily
by category.
Control dial/
Q(BROWSE) select button
SEEK
+/- ~ (BACK)
1Press Q(BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,
and the list
of search categories appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To return to the previous display
Press ~ (BACK).
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press Q(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat!
shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
-Jump mode
When many items are in acategory, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press
(SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
l-=J
oCurrent item number
4) Total item number in the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item, or one near the desired item.
It skips in steps
of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the select button.
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer
mode and the selected item appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item and press it.
Playback starts if the selected item
is atrack.
To cancel Jump mode
Press ~ (BACK) or (SEEK) -. •
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Searching atrack by listening to
track passages -
ZAPPINTM
While playing back short track passages in a CD
or USB device in sequence, you can search for a
track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a
track
in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.
~ (BACK) Select button
ZAP
1Press (ZAP) during playback.
After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display,
playback starts from apassage
of the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds
and the next passage starts.
•Track
L----t-------'
The part of each track to
playback
in ZAPPIN mode.
2Press the select button or (ZAP) when
atrack you want to listen is played
back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search atrack by
ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps Iand 2.
Tips
• You can select the playback time from about 6
seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 17).
You
cannot select the passage of the track to playback.
•Press (SEEK) +/- or (D/m (ALBM -/+) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip atrack or album.
•Pressing
~ (BACK) also confirms atrack to
playback.
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically - 8TM
1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM I, FM2,
FM3, AM I or AM2.
2Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "BTM" appears.
4Press (SEEK) +.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the
number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (CD to
®) until
"MEM" appears.
Note
Ifyou 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
®).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/-
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station
is received.
Tip
Ifyou know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, press and hold ( SEEK) +/- to locate the
approximate frequency, then press ( SEEK) +/-
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).

Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
oRadio band, Function
oProgram service name, Clock, Frequency*,
Preset number
*While receiving the RDS station, "*" is displayed on
the left
of the frequency indication.
To change display items 0, press @f1).
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The
CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Notes
•Depending on the country/region, not
all RDS
functions maybe available.
•RDS will not work
if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDSdata.
Selecting PTY
1Press (PTY) during FM reception.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), INFORM (Information),
SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK
(Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT
HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock),
TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country),
OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA
(Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL
(Classical), RAND B(Rhythm and Blues),
SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues),
LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL
MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK
(Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality),
PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College),
WEATHER (Weather)
Notes
•
You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no
PTY data is available.
•
You may receive adifferent radio program from the
one you select.
Setting CT
1Set "CT-ON" in setup (page 16).
Notes
•The
CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
•There might be adifference between the time set
by •
the
CT function and the actual time.
PT~
tilE' 'J'
, '4 V'4
111
The current program type name appears ifthe
station
is transmitting PTY data.
2Press (PTY) repeatedly until the
desired program type appears.
3Press (SEEK) +/-.
The unit starts to search for astation
broadcasting the selected program type.
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Display items
USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
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Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
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oSource
oTrack name*l, Disc/artist name*l, Artist
name*l, Album number*2, Album name*l,
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*IThe information of aCD TEXT, MP31WMAlAAC is
displayed.
*2 Album numberis displayed only when the album
is
changed.
To change display items 0, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items
may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format
and settings.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
m(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
•MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
•Corresponding codec
is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
•Backup
of data in aUSB device is
recommended.
Note
Connect the USB device afterstarting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage
may occur
if it is connected before starting the engine.
Playing back a USB device
1Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
When using acable, use the one supplied with
the USB device to connect.
*When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "<:; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
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Select
<:; TRACK
<:; ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc
in random order.
Playback starts.
If aUSB device is already connected, to start
playback, press
(SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
"USB" appears.
Press
(SOURCE/OFF) for Isecond to stop
playback.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
If you remove your USB device during
playback, data
in the USB device may be
damaged.
Notes
•Do
not use USB devices so large orheavy that they
may fall down due to vibration, or cause aloose
connection.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data maybe damaged.

•This unit cannot recognize USB devices via aUSB
hub.
Display items
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (]) (REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
oSource
GTrack name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
*Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items G, press (DSPL).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format
and settings. For details,
visit the support site.
•The maximum number
of displayable data is as
follows.
-folders (albums): 128
-files (tracks)
per folder: 500
•Do not leave aUSB device in aparked car, as
malfunction may result.
•It may take time for playback
to begin, depending on
the amount
of recorded data.
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may notbe
played.
•During playback
or fast-forward/reverse of aVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3IWMAlAAC file, elapsed
playing time maynot display accurately
•Playback
of the following MP3IWMAlAAC files is not
supported.
-lossless compression
-copyright-protected
Select
e:; TRACK
e:; ALBUM
SHUF ALBUM
SHUF DEVICE
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album
in random order.
device in random order.
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
3Press ~ (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7music types
(XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY,
CUSTOM or OFF).
LOW*1, MID*1, HI*l (page
16)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
rear speakers.
SUB*2 (Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
AUX*3 (AUX level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: "+
18 dB" -"0 dB" - "-8
dB."
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
*IWhen EQ3 is activated.
*2 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT"
(page
16).
"ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting, andcan be
adjustedup to
21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 17).
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After 3seconds, the setting is complete.
To return to normal play mode, select "e:; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF. "
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Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select asource, then press the select
button repeatedly to select "EQ3."
2Rotate the control dial to select
"CUSTOM."
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "lOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in IdB steps,
from -10dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 3and 4to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting
is complete.
SPress ~ (BACK).
The setting is complete and the display
returns to normal reception/play mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
.Adjusting setup items - SET
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
ClOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6)
CT (Clock Time)
Activates the
CT function: "ON," "OFF"
(page 13).
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF:'
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: "ON,"
"OFF" (page 17).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
Shuts off automatically after adesired time
when the unit is turned off: "NO," "30S
(Seconds)," "30M (Minutes),"
"60M (Minutes)."
SUB/REAR*1
Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT"
(subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier).
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: "ON," "OFF."
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display brightness: "ON," "OFF."
M.DSPl (Motion Display)
-
"SA": to show moving patterns and spectrum
analyzer.
-
"OFF": to deactivate the Motion Display.
A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: "ON." "OFF."
lOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-
"~N": to only tune into stations with stronger
SIgnals.
-"OFF": to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor
FM reception: "ON ," "OFF."

Z.TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN
function.
-
"Z.TIME-I (about 6seconds)," "Z.TIME-2
(about 9seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30
seconds) ."
LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: "OFF,"
"80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz," "160Hz."
LPF NORM/REV*3 (Low Pass Filter Normal!
Reverse)
Selects the subwoofer phase:
"NORM," "REV."
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
"OFF," "80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz,"
"160Hz."
LOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: "ON," "OFF."
BTM (page 12)
*IWhen the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT."
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.
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/OFF) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
After that, "AUX
FRONT IN" 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 15).
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Additional Information
Precautions
•Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
•Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to
dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
•Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
•Before playing, wipe the discs
with acleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
•This unit is designed to
playback discs that conform to
the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies do
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
-Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
-Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.
- 8 cm (3 1/4in) discs.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
•The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)
-folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
-files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300
if folder/file names contain many characters)
-displayable characters for afolder/file name: 32
(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
•If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA
session. it is recognized as aCD-DA disc. and
other sessions are not played back.
•Discs that this unit CANNOT play
- CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
- CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible
recording device.
- CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
- CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in
music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
1509660 Level l!Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or
multi-session.
Playback order of MP3IWMAlAAC
files
,.---., Folder
~ (album)
Q?J MP3IWMAJ
AAC file
(track)
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 Iyear. (The service life may be
shorter,
depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
battery.
Use of any other battery may present a
risk
of fire or explosion.
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 7)
and clean the connectors with acotton swab.
Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.
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Main unit Back of the front
panel
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 correct polarity when
installing the battery.
•Do not holdthe battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise ashort-circuit may occur.
WARNING
Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
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 yourfingers
or with any metal device.
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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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Removing the unit
1Remove the protection collar.
o Detach the front panel (page 7).
e Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.
2Remove the unit.
oInsert both release keys simultaneously
until they click .
Hook facing
inwards.
ePull the release keys to unseat the unit.
e Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS x4at
4
Ohms <1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: IWatt into 4 Ohms)
Tuner section
FM
Thning range: 87.5 -107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at JkHz
Frequency response: 20 -15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 -1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 f.I V
CD Player section
Signal.to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 500mA
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W x 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) inpullerminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB signal input connector
Tone controls:
Low: ± I0 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at I kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±IO dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)