Sony CDX-GT300EE User's Manual
Contents
1.2. ATT Telephone FAD 2 MP3 WMA ATRAC CD Ha
3. 8 CD R CD RW CD R CD RW
4. BTM 1 SOURCE TUNER FM1 2 FM3 AM1 2 2 He BTM 65 74 30 1
5. Multi Session CD SonicStage SonicStage Simple Burner 5 OFF A SCRL ON 11 CSCRL
6. Telephone AUX 17 18 10 60 XPLOD 10 1 XPLOD 10 10 XPLOD 12 178 x 50 181 182 x 53 162 1 2
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10. 3 gt CLOCK ADJ 4 BEEP ON e AUX A AUX Audio AUX AUX A ON e AUX A OFF 11 SUB REAR SUB OUT DIM DIM AT e
11. 11 RESET paa DI
12. MP3 WMA 14 ATRAC CD 15 1 3 2 SHUF REP ALBM REP GP SHUF ALBM SHUF GP B SHUF DISC 1 MP3 WMA 2 CD REP OFF SHUF OFF
13. 11 1 2 SOURCE AUX FRONT IN 3 Ha 4 5 AUX 1 SOURCE MD 2 CMODE He
14. 1 CGP ALBM GP ALBM 2 2 1 3 REP 4 SHUF REP DISC SHUF B SHUF ALL 1
15. FAILURE LOAD SEEK NO DISC B NO 103 MP3 Tera ID3 NO INFO ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus WMA B NO MUSIC He
16. ST e SENS gt FM BLANK 2 ERROR BBepx
17. He DSO DSO OFF 6 SENS LOCAL ON SENS MONO ON MONO OFF FM LOCAL OFF
18. 3 3 gt SET 1 2 3 OFF 4
19. CD R CD RW Compact Disc CD CD DualDiscs DualDisc Ha DVD
20. 1 ATRAC 2 MP3 WMA 3 12 4 5 6 16
21. 300 32 Joliet 64 Romeo Ter ID3 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 2 4 MP3 ID 15 30 1 0 1 1 63 126 2 2 2 3 2 4 rere WMA 63 MP3 WMA WMA MP3 WMA mp3 wma MP3 WMA VBR Multi Session
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23. AUX CD TEXT CD DA FM AM 1 7 1 108 0075
24. CD DA ATRAC CD MP3 WMA CD DA CD DA CD DA CD MP3 WMA NO MUSIC MP3 MP3 320 WMA
25. 2 REP OFF SHUF OFF SHUF ALL RM X4S SEL PRESET DISC SOURCE OFF VOL SEEK AMS
26. 12 Lou CEOS J ATRAC CD WMA MP3 BBE MP 1 2 MP3 103 ATRAC CD SonicStage WMA WMA DSPL A SCRL ON 11
27. LPF OFF LPF125Hz LPF 78Hz 1 2 3 SUB AUX 1 2 3 lt
28. 2 CLOCK ADJ 3 DSPL 4 DSPL 5 CDSPL 4
29. 10 DSPL 8 11 SENS LOCAL MONO 12 SOURCE 4 13 MODE 9 12 FM AM 5 14 SCRL 8 15 3 REP 8 4 SHUF 8 MP BBE MP 6 PAUSE 5 16 EQ3 10 XPLOD VOCAL ED
30. 3 2 gt CUSTOM 1 CUSTOM 2 LOW MID 3 10 10 1 Vd L Bak 2 3
31. 45 4 MS MD MGS X1 MGS X1 He MS MODE C
32. CR2025
33. ATRAC3plus Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 1 10 ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 1 20 ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus CD ATRAC3plus SonicStage 2 0 SonicStage Simple Burner 255 999
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35. SonicStage ATRAC CD SonicStage SonicStage Simple Burner ATRAC CD SonicStage 2 0 SonicStage Simple Burner 1 0 1 1 Sony 15 1
36. SonicStage Sony ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus ux Sony 10 BAL FAD SUB 10 48 Re PX MES 10 SED wage REOR RE RA ERR TUE 10 11 11 12 48 12 13 13 MP3 WMA 14 CD 15 16 17
37. DIM ON DIM OFF CONTRAST 7 M DSPL M DSPL SA e M DSPL ON M DSPL OFF DEMO ON e A SCRL A SCRL ON A SCRL OFF LPF
38. CD 6 1 C1 6 1
39. He 1 4 5 a 2 120 10 20000
40. 1 OPEN SOURCE 2 3 1 OPEN 2 4 BEI 3 1 v 4 GP ALBM m SHUF BBE MP PAUSE 8 9 RTT RM x1 51 C 1
41. FM1 FM2 875 108 0 50 FM3 65 74 30 10 7 450 9 75 400 67 69 1 0 5 0 3 35 1 30 15000 531 1602 10 7 450 30 4 8 50 4 4
42. CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT Tor P D P D XX XXXX E 1 2 1 2 A 0 1 2 D 3 E 4 F 5 G 6 H 7 1 8 J 9 4 4 4 5 5
43. 10 BAL FAD SUB 1 BAL SUB LOW MID HI BBICOKHE gt BAL SUB 2 1 EQ3 10 2 SUB 11 ATT 20 3 AUX 11 2
44. Ha PRESET DISC VOL OFF 1 VOL SEL
45. RM X151 1 45 BUS RCA RC 61 1 RC 62 2 10 CDX 757MX 6 MDX 66XLP XA C30 AUX IN 300 Dolby Laboratories MPEG Layer 3 or Fraunhofer IIS Thomson
46. 17 18 gt Microsoft Windows Media B Windows A m Media Microsoft RESET 24 1
47. Compact Disc CD MP3 1 Audio Layer 3 1 10 WMA or Windows Media Audio 1 22 64 ISO 9660 1 2 Joliet Romeo Multi Session 150 MP3 WMA 300
48. 9 Adjusting the sound characteristics 0 9 Customizing the equalizer curve ceca tour eh Rind Md 9 Adjusting setup items SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 Auxiliary audio equipment 10 CD MD 10 Rotary commander RM X4S 11 Additional Information Precautions 0 0 0 eee eee eee 12 Notes on discs 12 About MP3 WMA files 12 About ATRAC 13 Maintenance 13 Removing the 14 Specifications 15 Troubleshooting 16 Error displays Messages 17 Microsoft Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Plays Ay Windows A m Media 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 ballpoint pen RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents Setting the clock The clock uses a 24 hour digital indication 1 Press and
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50. OFF 2 10 3 4 9 5 6 DSO 2 DSO 1 2 3 OFF 7 KHonka OPEN 5 8 GP ALBM 3 9 SEEK 1
51. 5 6 bre rt mede 6 8 8 9 9 9 Le cessas aie 9 9 BBE M ren EN AU BBE Sound Inc BBE MP MP3
52. 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 WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated Do not recharge disassemble or dispose of in fire continue to next page 13 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 m 3 blows again after replacement N there may be an internal ss malfunction In such a case Fuse 10A 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 p
53. Tuning range 531 1 602 kHz Aerial terminal External aerial connector Intermediate frequency 10 7 MHz 450 kHz Sensitivity 30 uV Power amplifier section Outputs Speaker outputs sure seal connectors Speaker impedance 4 8 ohms Maximum power output 50 W x 4 at 4 ohms General Outputs Audio outputs terminal front sub rear switchable Power 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 Aerial input terminal AUX input jack stereo mini jack 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 earth Dimensions Approx 178 x 50 x 181 mm w h d Mounting dimensions Approx 182 x 53 x 162 mm w h d Mass Approx 1 2 kg Supplied accessories Card remote commander RM X151 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 MD changer 6 discs MDX 66XLP Source selector XA C30 AUX IN selector XA 300 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories Please ask the dealer for detailed information US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories MPEG Layer 3
54. Sony BUS 80 VOC
55. format and version page 12 MP3 WMA 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 ATRAC CD cannot play The disc is not created by authorized software such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played The display items do not scroll For discs with very many characters those may not scroll A SCRL is set to OFF Set A SCRL ON page 10 or press SCRL The sound skips nstallation is not correct Install the unit at an angle of less than 45 ina 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 MS or MD does not appear on the source display when both the optional MGS X1 and MD changer are connected This unit recognizes MGS X1 as an MD unit Press until MS or MD appears then press repeatedly Radio reception The stations cannot be received The sound is hampered by noises Connect a power aerial control lead blue or accessory power supply lead red to the power supply lead of a car s aerial booster only when your car has built in FM AM aerial in the rear side glass Check the connect
56. played If the disc has no data in any of these formats NO MUSIC is displayed Notes on MP3 Be sure to finalize the disc before using on the unit f you play a high bit rate MP3 such as 320 kbps sound may be intermittent Notes on WMA Files made with lossless compression are not playable Files protected by copyright are not playable About ATRAC CD ATRAC3plus format ATRAC3 which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3 is audio compression technology It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1 10 of its original size ATRAC3plus which is an extended format of ATRAC3 compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1 20 of its original size The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format ATRAC CD ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software such as SonicStage 2 0 or later or SonicStage Simple Burner The maximum number of folders groups 255 files tracks 999 The characters for a folder file name and text information written by SonicStage is displayed For details on ATRAC CD see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual Note Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software such as SonicStage 2 0 or later or SonicStage Simple Burner 1 0 or 1 1 If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual consult your nearest Sony dealer
57. the disc format MP3 WMA ATRAC CD Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD changer or this unit No beep sound The beep sound is cancelled page 9 An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built in amplifier The contents of the memory have been erased The RESET button has been pressed Store again into the memory The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected The power connecting lead is not connected properly Stored stations and correct time are erased The fuse has blown Makes noise when the position of the ignition key is switched The leads are not matched correctly with the car s accessory power connector The display disappears from does not appear in the display window The dimmer is set DIM ON page 9 The display disappears if you press and hold OFF Press and hold on the unit until the display appears The connectors are dirty page 14 DSO does not function Depending on the type of car interior or type of music DSO may not have a desirable effect CD MD playback The disc cannot be loaded Another disc is already loaded The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way The disc does not playback Defective or dirty disc The CD Rs CD RWs are not for audio use page 12 MP3 WMA files cannot be played back The disc is incompatible with the MP3 WMA
58. 1 During playback press 3 REP or SHUF repeatedly until the desired setting appears Select To play REP TRACK track repeatedly REP ALBM album repeatedly REP GP group repeatedly SHUF ALBM album in random order SHUF GP group in random order SHUF DISC disc in random order 1 When an MP3 WMA is played 2 When an ATRAC CD is played To return to normal play mode select REP OFF or SHUF OFF Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in stations while driving use Best Tuning Memory BTM to prevent an accident Storing automatically BTM 1 Press repeatedly until TUNER appears To change the band press repeatedly You can select from FM1 FM2 FM3 AMI or AM2 2 Press and hold until BTM flashes The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons A beep sounds when the setting is stored FMS tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz at 30KHz step Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store press and hold a number button CD to 6 until MEM appears The number button indication appears in the display Note If you try to store another station on the same number button the previously stored station will be replaced Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band then press a number button to 6 Tuning automatically 1 Selectthe band then press to search
59. 5 O NY 2 653 153 43 1 FM AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions GB RU To cancel the demonstration DEMO display see page 10 Ha DEMO 11 DIGITAL AUDIO _ CDX GT300EE 2005 Sony Corporation 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 files also containing Multi Session page 12 and ATRAC CD ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus format page 13 Type of discs Label on the disc COMPACT COMPACT CD DA DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable ReWritable COMPACT COMPACT MP3 DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO WMA Recordable ReWritable mma dist Recordable ReWritable Radio reception You can store up to 6 stations per band FM1 FM2 FM3 AMI and AM2 BTM Best Tuning Memory the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them Sound adjustment EQG stage2 You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves 080 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 BBE improves digitally compresse
60. A DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable ReWritable COMPACT COMPACT MP3 DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO WMA Recordable ReWritable mee oise aise Recordable ReWritable 6 FM1 FM2 FM3 AMI AM2 BTM EQ3 stage2 7 080 Dynamic Soundstage Organizer BBE MP3
61. GE CRUISE SPACE GRAVITY CUSTOM OFF 17 AUX 11 18 4 19 amp 5 20 5 lt 149 PP 1 VOL SEL f GP ALBM
62. M 11 16 DSO DSO e CD R CD RW 14 WMA MP3 WMA 14 MP3 WMA
63. age 4 and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol Do not apply too much force Otherwise the connectors may be damaged Back of the front panel Main unit 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 14 Removing the unit 1 Remove the protection collar Detach the front panel page 4 Engage the release keys together with the protection collar Orient the release keys as shown Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar he 2 Remove the unit Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click Hook facing inwards Pull the release keys to unseat the unit gt Slide the unit out of the mounting A 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 FMI FM2 87 5 108 0 MHz at 50 kHz step FM3 65 74 MHz at 30 kHz step Aerial terminal External 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
64. ate the dimmer L L3 VN CONTRAST T oum To adjust the contrast of the display RA J s is adjus in 7 steps i by The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps M DSPL Motion Display Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer To select the Motion Display mode SU M DSPL SA e to show moving patterns To restore the factory set equalizer curve and spectrum analyser press and hold the select button before the M DSPL ON to show moving patterns setting is complete 0 M DSPL OFF to deactivate the Motion After 3 seconds the setting is complete and Display the display returns to normal play reception de xd continue to next page 9 DEMO Demonstration To set DEMO ON e or DEMO OFF A SCRL Auto Scroll To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc group track album is changed A SCRL ON to scroll A SCRL OFF to not scroll Low Pass Filter To select the subwoofer cut off frequency LPF OFF e LPF125Hz or LPF 78Hz 1 When the unit is turned off 2 When the unit is turned on 3 When the audio output is set to SUB 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 th
65. audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson 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 Lead free solder is used for soldering certain parts more than 80 Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets VOC Volatile Organic Compound free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam 15 16 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 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 Turn on the unit The power aerial does not extend The power 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
66. d sound such as MP3 Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD MD changers Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device A CD TEXT disc is a CD DA that includes information such as disc artist and track name For installation and connections see the supplied installation connections manual Warning if your car s ignition has no ACC position After turning the ignition off be sure to press and hold on the unit until the display disappears Otherwise the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT This label is located on the bottom of the chassis Disposal of Old Electrical amp Electronic Equipment Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems SS This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources For more detailed information about r
67. e unit and the portable audio device Follow the procedure below Connecting the portable audio device 1 Turn off the portable audio device 2 Turn down the volume on the unit 3 Connect to the unit Connecting cord not supplied Be sure to use a Straight type plug Adjust the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback 1 Turn down the volume on the unit 2 Press repeatedly until AUX FRONT IN appears 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit 5 Press the select button repeatedly until AUX appears and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level CD MD changer Selecting the changer 1 Press repeatedly until CD or MD appears 2 Press repeatedly until the desired changer appears Unit number I 1 3 L ur EG3 E Disc number Playback starts Skipping albums and discs 1 During playback press To skip Press album and release hold for a moment album within 2 seconds of first continuously releasing discs repeatedly discs then press again within 2 continuously seconds and hold Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback press 3 REP or 4 SHUF repeatedly until the desired setting appears Select To play REP DISC disc repeatedly SHUF
68. ecycling of this product please contact your local Civic Office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Applicable accessory Remote commander Table of Contents Getting Started Resetting the unit 4 Setting the clock 4 Detaching the front panel 4 Attaching the front panel 5 Inserting the disc in the unit 5 Ejecting the 5 Location of controls and basic operations Main Umit eer e ganai 6 Card remote commander RM X151 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations 8 Storing automatically BTM 8 Storing 8 Receiving the stored stations 8 Tuning automatically 8 BBE M Manufactured under license from BBE Sound Inc BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3 by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression BBE MP works by generating even order harmonics from the source material effectively recovering warmth detail and nuance SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation ATRAC ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation Other functions Changing the sound settings
69. for the station Scanning stops when the unit receives a station Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to press and hold to locate the approximate frequency then press repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency manual tuning Other functions Other equalizer types are also adjustable With the card remote commander Cha ng l ng the sou nd settings In step 3 to adjust the selected item press 4 gt or Adjusting setup items SET Adjusting the sound characteristics BAL FAD SUB You can adjust the balance fader and subwoofer VOR 1 Press and hold the select button The setup display appears 1 Press the select button repeatedly 2 Press the select button repeatedly until BAL FAD or SUB appears The item changes as follows 3 Rotate the volume control dial to LOW MID gt ON BAL left right FAD front rear E setting example ON or SUB subwoofer volume AUX 3 1 When EQ3 is activated page 9 2 When the audio output is set to SUB page 9 until the desired item appears 4 Press and hold the select button The setup is complete and the display returns ATT is displayed at the lowest setting and can to normal play reception mode be adjusted up to 20 steps Note 3 When AUX
70. hold the select button The setup display appears 2 Press the select button repeatedly until CLOCK ADJ appears 3 Press DSPL 4 The hour indication flashes Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute To move the digital indication press DSPL 5 Press the select button The setup is complete and the clock starts To display the clock press DSPL Press again to return to the previous display With the card remote commander In step 4 to set the hour and minute press or V etaching 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 1 Press OFF The unit is turned off 2 Press OPEN The front panel is flipped down 3 Slide the front panel to the right then gently pull out the left end of the front panel 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 Inserting the disc in the unit Place the hole of the front panel onto the spindle on the unit then lightly push the left 1 Press OPEN side in 21 nsert the di l l
71. ic file compression format standard It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1 22 of its original size only for 64 kbps 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 MP3 WMA 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 ID3 tag versions 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 3 and 2 4 apply to MP3 only ID tag is 15 30 characters 1 0 and 1 1 or 63 126 characters 2 2 2 3 and 2 4 WMA tag is 63 characters Playback order of MP3 WMA files Folder album MP3 WMA file track Notes When naming an MP3 file WMA file be sure to add the file extension mp3 wma to the file name During playback of a VBR variable bit rate MP3 WMA file or fast forward reverse elapsed playing time may not display accurately 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 ATRAC CD and MP3 WMA 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 an ATRAC CD or MP3 WMA session is
72. ion of the car aerial The auto aerial will not go up Check the connection of the power aerial control lead Check the frequency When the DSO mode is on the sound is sometimes hampered by noises Set the DSO mode to OFF page 6 Preset tuning is not possible Store the correct frequency in the memory The broadcast signal is too weak NO NAME A track album group disc name is not written in the track Automatic tuning is not possible Setting of the local seek mode is not correct Tuning stops too frequently Press until LOCAL ON appears Tuning does not stop at a station Press repeatedly until MONO ON or FM or LOCAL OFF AM appears The broadcast signal is too weak Perform manual tuning NOT READ The disc information has not been read by the unit Load the disc then select it on the list NOTREADY The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly Close the lid or insert the MDs properly OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction Check the connection If the error indication During FM reception the ST indication flashes Tune in the frequency accurately The broadcast signal is too weak Press to set the monaural reception mode to MONO ON remains on in the display consult your nearest Sony dealer READ The unit is reading all track and album group informat
73. ion on the disc An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural The unit is in monaural reception mode Press until MONO OFF appears Error displays Messages BLANK Tracks have not been recorded on the MD Play an MD with recorded tracks ERROR The disc is dirty or inserted upside down Clean or insert the disc correctly A blank disc has been inserted The disc cannot play because of some problem Insert another disc FAILURE The connection of speakers amplifiers is incorrect See the installation guide manual of this model to check the connection LOAD The changer is loading the disc Wait until loading is complete L SEEK The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning NO DISC The disc is not inserted in the CD MD changer Insert discs in the changer NO ID3 ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file NO INFO Text information is not written in the ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus or WMA file NO MAG The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer Insert the magazine in the changer NO MUSIC The disc is not a music file Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer gt Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically Depending on the disc structure it may take more than a minute RESET The CD unit and CD MD changer cannot be operated because of some prob
74. lem Press the RESET button page 4 Lew or 4474 74 During reverse or fast forward you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further The character cannot be displayed with the unit If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display 2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display 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 17 2 Sony CD DA CD TEXT CD R CD RW MP3 WMA B Multi Session 14 ATRAC CD ATRAC3 ATRAC3plus 15 CD D
75. ly press and hold 10 DSPL display button 8 To change display items 11 SENS button To improve weak reception LOCAL MONO 12 SOURCE button To power on change the source Radio CD MD 4 AUX 13 MODE button 8 10 To select the radio band FM AM select the unit 5 14 SCRL scroll button 8 To scroll the display item 15 Number buttons CD MD REP 8 25 SHUF 8 5 BBE 3 To activate the BBE MP function set BBEMP ON To cancel set BBEMP OFF 6 PAUSE To pause playback To cancel press again Radio To receive stored stations press store stations press and hold 16 EQ3 equalizer button 9 To select an equalizer type XPLOD VOCAL EDGE CRUISE SPACE GRAVITY CUSTOM or OFF 17 AUX input jack 10 To connect a portable audio device 18 RESET button 4 19 amp eject button 5 To eject the disc 20 Disc slot 5 To insert the disc The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons functions from the unit 4 4 gt gt P buttons To control CD radio the same as on the unit VOL volume button To adjust volume ATT attenuate button To attenuate the sound To cancel press again SEL select button The same as the select button on the unit buttons To control CD the same as GP ALBM on the unit Number buttons To receive sto
76. red stations press store stations press and hold 1 When an ATRAC CD is played 2 When an MP3 WMA is played 3 If the changer is connected the operation is different see page 10 4 When an MD changer is connected 5 When a CD MD changer is connected 6 When playing back on this unit Note If the unit is turned off and the display disappears it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless on the unit is pressed or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first Tip For details on how to replace the battery see Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander on page 13 For details on selecting a CD MD changer see page 10 Display items ATRAC CD indication Q Source WMA MP3 BBE MP indication Track number Elapsed playing time Disc artist name Album group number Album group name Track name Text information Clock 1 Album group number is displayed only when the album group is changed 2 When playing an MP3 ID3 tag is displayed when playing ATRAC CD text information written by SonicStage etc is displayed and when playing WMA WMA tag is displayed To change display items press DSPL scroll display items press or set A SCRL ON page 10 Tip Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type recorded format and settings For details on MP3 WMA see page 12 ATRAC CD see page 13 Repeat and shuffle play
77. si Press CSOURCE on the unit or insert a disc to 35 e disc label side up operate the unit 3 Close the front panel Playback starts automatically Ejecting the disc 1 Press OPEN 2 Press 4 The disc is ejected 3 Close the front panel Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel Location of controls and basic operations Main unit REP SHUF BBE MP PAUSE Front panel removed Card remote commander Refer to the pages listed for details The RM X151 corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit 1 OFF button To power off stop the source 2 Volume control dial select button 9 To adjust volume rotate select setup items press and rotate 3 Receptor for the card remote commander 4 BTM button 8 To start the BTM function press and hold 5 Display window 6 DSO button 2 To select the DSO mode 1 2 3 or OFF The larger the number the more enhanced the effect 7 OPEN button 5 8 GP ALBM 2 buttons To skip groups albums press skip groups albums continuously press and hold 9 SEEK buttons CD To skip tracks press skip tracks continuously press then press again within about 1 second and hold reverse fast forward a track press and hold Radio To tune in stations automatically press find a station manual
78. source is activated page 10 Displayed items will differ depending on the source 2 Rotate the volume control dial to and setting adjust the selected item With the card remote commander After 3 seconds the setting is complete and In step 3 to select the setting press lt or gt the Pad lay returns to normal play reception The following items can be set follow the page 11006 reference for details With the card remote commander e indicates the default settings In step 2 to adjust the selected item press gt 2 CLOCK ADJ Clock Adjust page 4 BEEP Customizing the equalizer curve To set BEEP ON e or EQ3 AUX A AUX Audio CUSTOM of EQ3 allows you to make your To turn the AUX source display AUX A ON own equalizer settings e or AUX A OFF page 10 1 Select a source then press SUB REAR repeatedly to select CUSTOM To switch the audio output SUB OUT e to output to a subwoofer REAR OUT to output to a power amplifier DIM Dimmer 2 Press the select button repeatedly until LOW MID or HI appears 3 Rotate the volume control dial to To change the brightness of the display adjust the selected item DIM AT e to dim the display The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps automatically when you turn lights on from 10 dB to 10 dB DIM ON to dim the display DIM OFF to deactiv
79. to cool off before operating it Power 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 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
80. tracks in the changer in random CHGR order SHUF ALL tracks in all units in random order 1 When one or more CD MD changers are connected 2 When one or more CD changers or two or more MD changers are connected To return to normal play mode select REP OFF or SHUF OFF Tip SHUF ALL will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers 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 PRESET DISC VOL SEEK AMS The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit PRESET DISC control The same as on the unit push in and rotate VOL volume control The same as the volume control dial on the unit rotate SEEK AMS control The same as on the unit rotate or rotate and hold Changing the operative direction The operative direction of the controls is factory set as shown below To increase To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column you can reverse the operative direction 1 While pushing the VOL control press and hold SED 11 12 Additional Information Precautions If your car has been parked in direct sunlight allow the unit
81. unit Do not use such discs You cannot play 8 cm CDs Before playing clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth Wipe each disc from the centre out Do not use solvents such as benzine thinner commercially available cleaners or antistatic spray intended for analogue 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 Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc CD standard Recently various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies Please be aware that among those discs there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product Note on DualDiscs 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 About MP3 WMA 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 WMA which stands for Windows Media Audio is another mus
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