Sony CDX-GT920U User manual

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3-283-552-41 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions ~
Manual de instrucciones ~
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-GT920U Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration
(Demo) display, see page 16.
Para
cancelar la pantalla de demostraci6n (Demo), consulte 1a pagina 19.
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For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
< Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses. and can radiate radio frequency
energy and,
if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful 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.
-
Consullthe 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 hazmod.
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
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.
The
"SAT Radio Ready"
logo indicates that this
product will control asatellite
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.
"ATRAC", "ATRAC AD", SonicStage
and their
logos are trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
"WALKMAN" and "WALKMAN" logo are
registered trademarks
of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Media.
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks
of Microsoft
Corporation
in the United States ancl/or other
countries.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16).
The unit will shut offcompletely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain.
If you do not set the Auto Off function, press
and hold
(OFF) until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents
Welcome! 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit 4
Preparing the card remote commander 4
Setting the clock 4
Detaching the front panel 5
Attaching the front panel 5
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-XI52 8
Searching for atrack
-Quick-BrowZer
10
Searching by skip items
-Jump mode
II
CD
Display items 12
Repeat play 12
Shuffle play 12
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 12
Storing automatically -BTM 12
Storing manually 12
Receiving the stored stations 12
Tuning automatically 13
Receiving astation through alist
-LIST I3
USB devices
USB device playback 13
Display items 13
Listening to music on aMass Storage
Class type audio device
14
Listening to music on a"Walkman"
(ATRAC Audio Device)
14
Other functions
Changing the sound settings. ........... .. 15
Adjusting the sound characteristics. . . . .. 15
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3 Tune "
15
Adjusting setup items -MENU . . . . . . . . .. 16
Using optional equipment. 16
Auxiliary audio equipment. .......... .. 16
CDIMD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Rotary commander RM-X4S 18
Additional Information
Precautions ......................... .. 19
Notes on discs 19
About USB devices ..................20
Playback order
of MP3IWMN AAC files
(CD-R/RW or Mass Storage Class) 20 •
About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
About WMA files 20
About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Maintenance ........................ .. 21
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications 22
Troubleshooting .......................23
Error displayslMessages 24
3

Setting the clock
Before using the card remote commander for the
first time, remove the insulation film.
Note
Pressing the
RESET button will erase the clocksetting
and some stored contents.
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RESET button
II
The clock uses a12-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.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the
lithium battery
of the card remote commander" on
page 21.
Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel and press the RESET
button with apointed object, such as aball-point
pen.
Welcome!
•Radio reception
-
You can store up to 6stations per band (FM 1,
FM2, FM3, AM Iand AM2).
-BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•Search function
-Quick-BrowZer:
You can quickly and easily
search for atrack in the
CD and USB device
connected to this unit (page 10).
•Sound adjustment
-EQ3 parametric:
You can choose anyone
of 7preset equalizer curves, and adjust as
desired.
-DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
Creates amore ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound
of speakers, even if they are installed
low
in the door.
-Digital Music Plus (DM+): Improves
digitally compressed sound, such as MP3.
•Image setting
You can set various display images on the unit.
•Optional device operation
-USB device: AMass Storage Class USB
device
or "Walkman" (ATRAC Audio
Device) can be connected to the rear USB
terminal. For details on usable devices, please
refer to About USB devices (page 20) or the
Sony support website (page 25).
-CD/MD changers: CDIMD changers can be
connected to the Sony BUS at the rear
of the
unit.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front
of the unit
allows connection
of aportable audio device.
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-RlCD-RW (MP3IWMNAAC files
(page 19».
Type of discs Label
on the disc
CD-DA
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DIGrrAL AUDIO
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4

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 (OFF ).
The unit is turned off.
2Press i!i.
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. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car
or on adashboardlrear tray.
Attaching the front panel
Place the hole ® of the front panel onto the
spindle ®on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press
C"-::S"""O""'"U-=-=R=C=E=--) on the unit (or insert adisc) to
operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the innersurface of the front
panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit
1 Press~.
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
1 Press~.
The front panel slides down automatically,
then the disc
is ejected.
2Press ~ to close the front panel.
Note
The front panelslides up automatically after 15
seconds of the front panelsliding 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 3positions.
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
•Afterthe front panel slides down (to insert the disc),
it returns
to the position you setagain automatically.
•The front panel angle you setis stored in the unit.
When turning the ignition off, the angle returns to its
defaultposition, then turning the ignition
on, the front
panel is angledyou set.
•
5

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.
For USB device operation, see
"USB devices" on
page 13,
or for optional device (CDIMD changer,
etc.) operation, see "Using optional equipment"
on page
16.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
[] Q (L1ST/CAT*1)/~ (BACK) control
Push (LIST/CAT*1) up: to list up (Radio);
enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CDIUSB).
Push (BACK) down: return to the previous
display.
[l] MODE button page 12
To select the radio band (FM/AM)*2; select
the play mode
of ATRAC Audio Device.
~ SHUF (shuffle) button page 12, 14
~ Multi way encoder
Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select amenu
item.
Push up/down/leftlright to: Select amenu
item.
Press to: Enter sound setting/apply asetting.
Press and hold to: Enter menu.
CDIUSB:
Push up/down to:
-Skip albums (push)*3.
-Skip albums continuously (push and
hold)*3.
Push leftlright to:
-Skip tracks (push).
-Skip tracks continuously (push, then push
again within about 2seconds and hold).
-Reverse/fast-forward atrack (push and
hold).
Radio:
Push up/down to:
-Receive stored station.
Push leftlright to:
-Tune in stations automatically (push).
-Find astation manually (push and hold).

~ Disc slot page 5
To insert the disc.
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[1] ~ (eject)/ANGlE button page 5
To eject the disc/slide down the front panel
(press); angle the front panel in 3positions
(press
and hold).
lID ~ (front panel release) button page 5
[ID SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX)*2.
l1Q] DSPl (display) button page 12
To change display items.
[IT] RESET button (Location behind the front
panel) page 4
[121 SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
[j]] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
IMI AUX input jack page 16
To connect aportable audio device.
[1§] Receptor for the card remote
commander
*IWhen the SATtuneris connected.
*2 In the case of aCDIMD changer, HD radio tuner or
SAT tuner being connected; when ( SOURCE) is
pressed, the connecteddevice ("MD," "HD,"
'XM" or
"SR') will appearin the display, depending on
which device is connected. Furthermore, if
( MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer,
HD radio tuner
band orSATtunerband.
*3 When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.

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Remove the insulation film before use (page 4).
[] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
~ SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUX).
~ MENU button
To enter menu.
[4] ENTER button
To apply asetting.
[§] .. / .. (SEEK -/+) buttons
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
left/right on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
.....
[§] DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
[l] VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.

[ID ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
[ID SOUND button
To enter sound setting.
[1QI MODE button
To select the radio band (PM/AM); select the
play mode
of ATRAC Audio Device.
ITI] LlST/CAT* button
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer
mode (CD/USB).
[jg] t/. (+1-) buttons
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
up/down on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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~ SCRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
IHJ Number buttons
CDIUSB:
CD: REP page 12, 14
ill: SHUF page 12, 14
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*When the SAT tuner is connected.
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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~-- Multi way encoder:
To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press).
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Push Q(LIST/CAT) up.
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list
of search categories appears.
Display items differ, depending on the type
of device or disc.
--------- Q(LIST/CAT):
To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.
~ (BACK):
To return to the previous display.
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Push ~ (BACK) down.
2Rotate the multi way encoder to select the desired search category, then press it to
confirm.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Push Q(LIST/CAT) up.
Notes
•When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
j • Depending on the USB device, display items maynot appearcorrectly.
., •Depending on the USB device, no sound mayoutput during the Quick-BrowZer mode.
"3Repeat step 2until the desired track is selected.
Playback starts.
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You can search for atrack in aCD or USB device ("Walkman"/Mass Storage Class) easily by category.