Sony CD Player CDX GT08 User Manual

Note  
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.  
– 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 session is played. If the disc has no  
data in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is  
displayed.  
The contents of the memory have been  
erased.  
• The power supply lead or battery has been  
disconnected.  
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Location of controls and basic operations  
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source  
and setting.  
Removing the unit  
Main unit  
1 Remove the protection collar.  
The following items can be set:  
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.  
” indicates the default settings.  
Detach the front panel.  
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.  
Pinch both edges of the protection collar,  
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CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)  
then pull it out.  
BEEP  
To set “BEEP-ON” () or “BEEP-OFF.”  
OFF  
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)  
PUSH SELECT  
EQ3  
SEEK  
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”  
During playback or reception, demonstration  
mode starts.  
If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with  
“DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts.  
Set “DEMO-OFF.”  
SOURCE  
SEEK  
() or “AUX-A-OFF.”  
SCRL  
A.OFF (Auto Off)  
MODE  
DSPL  
ALBUM  
REP  
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SHUF  
PAUSE  
To shut off automatically after a desired time  
when the unit is turned off: “A.OFF-NO” (),  
“A.OFF-30S (Seconds),” “A.OFF-30M  
(Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).”  
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BTM  
The display disappears from/does not appear  
in the display window.  
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON.”  
• The display disappears if you press and hold .  
Press and hold  on the unit until the  
display appears.  
SUB/REAR*1  
To switch the audio output.  
– “SUB-OUT” (): to output to a subwoofer.  
– “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.  
9 q;qaqsqd  
qf  
qg  
FM/AM  
This section contains instructions on the  
SEEK –/+ buttons  
• The connectors are dirty.  
location of controls and basic operations.  
CD:  
The Auto Off function does not operate.  
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates  
after turning off the unit.  
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks  
DEMO (Demonstration)  
To set “DEMO-ON” () or “DEMO-OFF.”  
OFF button  
Compact Disc Player  
continuously (press, then press again within  
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-  
forward a track (press and hold).  
To power off; stop the source.  
2 Remove the unit.  
DIM (Dimmer)  
Turn off the unit.  
EQ3 (equalizer) button  
To change the brightness of the display.  
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.  
– “DIM-OFF” (): to deactivate the dimmer.  
Insert both release keys simultaneously  
Card remote commander operation is not  
possible.  
Make sure the insulation film has been removed.  
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,  
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,  
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).  
Radio:  
Music discs encoded with copyright  
protection technologies  
until they click.  
To tune in stations automatically (press);  
find a station manually (press and hold).  
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.  
M.DSPL (Motion Display)  
Volume control dial/select button  
MODE button  
– “M.DSPL-ON” (): to show moving patterns.  
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion  
Display.  
Hook facing  
inwards.  
CD playback  
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items  
(press and rotate).  
To select the radio band (FM/AM).  
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.  
The disc cannot be loaded.  
• Another disc is already loaded.  
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or  
in the wrong way.  
BTM button  
SOURCE button  
To start the BTM function (press and hold).  
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)  
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/  
AUX).  
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.  
To scroll long displayed item automatically  
when the album/track is changed.  
– “A.SCRL-ON” (): to scroll.  
– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.  
Number buttons  
CD:  
Model No. CDX-GT08 Serial No.  
The disc does not playback.  
• Defective or dirty disc.  
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use.  
Disc slot  
/: ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/  
Note on DualDiscs  
To insert the disc (label side up), playback  
starts.  
WMA playback)  
Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.  
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.  
To skip albums (press); skip albums  
continuously (press and hold).  
: REP  
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)  
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.  
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format  
and version.  
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see “Adjusting setup items — SET.”  
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte “Definición de los elementos de  
configuración — SET”.  
– “LOCAL-ON”: to only tune into stations with  
stronger signals.  
Display window  
AUX input jack  
: SHUF  
: PAUSE  
– “LOCAL-OFF” (): to tune normal reception.  
To connect a portable audio device.  
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.  
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)  
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural  
reception mode.  
– “MONO-ON” : to hear stereo broadcast in  
monaural.  
To pause playback. To cancel, press  
again.  
  (eject) button  
To eject the disc.  
Playback order of MP3/WMA files  
Radio:  
Slide the unit out of the mounting.  
(front panel release) button  
To receive stored stations (press); store  
stations (press and hold).  
Operating Instructions  
Manual de instrucciones  
Folder  
(album)  
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button  
MP3/WMA  
– “MONO-OFF” (): to hear stereo broadcast  
in stereo.  
To change display items (press); scroll the  
display item (press and hold).  
Receptor for the card remote  
MP3/WMA file  
(track)  
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.”  
Press and hold  (SCRL).  
commander  
LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)  
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency:  
“LPF OFF” (), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”  
CDX-GT08  
LOUD (Loudness)  
To allow you to listen clearly at low volume  
levels.  
– “LOUD -ON” : to reinforce bass and treble.  
– “LOUD -OFF” (): to not reinforce bass and  
treble.  
Card remote commander  
RM-X151  
  ()/() buttons  
The sound skips.  
Specifications  
To control CD/radio, the same as   
–/+ on the unit.  
• Installation is not correct.  
Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a  
sturdy part of the car.  
©2008 Sony Corporation Printed in China  
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS  
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated  
by  .  
ql  
w;  
qs  
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qh  
• Defective or dirty disc.  
OFF  
ATT  
CEA2006 Standard  
Power Output: 16 Watts RMS × 4 at  
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N  
SN Ratio: 82 dBA  
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)  
The disc will not eject.  
Press (eject).  
BTM  
DSPL (display) button  
SOURCE  
SEL  
MODE  
To change display items.  
About MP3 files  
*1 When the unit is turned off.  
*2 When FM is received.  
*3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”  
• 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.  
VOL (volume) +/– button  
For installation and connections, see the  
supplied installation/connections manual.  
Getting Started  
Radio reception  
+
To adjust volume.  
CD Player section  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB  
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz  
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit  
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.  
Check the connection of the power antenna  
(aerial) control lead.  
wa  
ws  
wd  
Preparing the card remote  
ATT (attenuate) button  
Using optional equipment  
commander  
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press  
again.  
Warning  
DSPL  
SCRL  
qj  
qk  
Before using the card remote commander for the  
Tuner section  
FM  
This equipment has been tested and found to  
first time, remove the insulation film.  
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Auxiliary audio equipment  
SEL (select) button  
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  
To same as the select button on the unit.  
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:  
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR  
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time  
may not display accurately.  
Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz  
Antenna terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector  
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz  
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf  
  (+)/(–) buttons  
+
VOL  
To control CD, the same as /  
(ALBUM –/+) on the unit.  
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated  
by  .  
Note  
• Check the frequency.  
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz  
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,  
sound may be intermittent.  
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)  
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),  
0.3 % (mono)  
Preset tuning is not possible.  
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Tip  
For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the  
lithium battery of the card remote commander.”  
SCRL (scroll) button  
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz  
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz  
Connecting the portable audio  
device  
About WMA files  
To scroll the display item.  
Automatic tuning is not possible.  
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.  
Tuning stops too frequently:  
Set “LOCAL-ON.”  
Tuning does not stop at a station:  
Set “MONO-ON.”  
The following buttons on the card remote  
commander have also different buttons/  
functions from the unit. Remove the insulation  
film before use.  
• 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.  
AM  
Number buttons  
1 Turn off the portable audio device.  
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.  
3 Connect to the unit.  
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz  
Antenna (aerial) terminal:  
External antenna (aerial) connector  
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz  
Sensitivity: 30 µV  
Setting the clock  
To receive stored stations (press); store  
stations (press and hold).  
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.  
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following  
1 Press and hold the select button.  
measures:  
Note  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Perform manual tuning.  
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.  
The setup display appears.  
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Power amplifier section  
During FM reception, the “ST” indication  
flashes.  
• Tune in the frequency accurately.  
• The broadcast signal is too weak.  
Set “MONO-ON.”  
2 Press the select button repeatedly  
– Increase the separation between the equipment  
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)  
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms  
until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.  
and receiver.  
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a  
circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Maximum power output: 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)  
3 Press  +.  
* only for 64 kbps  
The hour indication flashes.  
General  
Outputs:  
Note  
4 Rotate the volume control dial to set  
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard  
in monaural.  
The unit is in monaural reception mode.  
Set “MONO-OFF.”  
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.  
– lossless compression  
– copyright-protected  
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV  
technician for help.  
the hour and minute.  
Receiving the stored stations  
Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable)  
Power antenna relay control terminal  
Power amplifier control terminal  
Inputs:  
Antenna (aerial) input terminal  
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)  
Tone controls:  
CD  
AUX  
To move the digital indication, press   
–/+.  
1 Select the band, then press a number  
You are cautioned that any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved in this  
manual could void your authority to operate this  
equipment.  
If you have any questions or problems concerning  
your unit that are not covered in this manual,  
consult your nearest Sony dealer.  
button ( to ).  
Display items  
5 Press the select button.  
The setup is complete and the clock starts.  
Error displays/Messages  
Connecting cord  
Tuning automatically  
To display the clock, press . Press  
 again to return to the previous display.  
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz  
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)  
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz  
ERROR  
CAUTION  
1 Select the band, then press  –/+  
to search for the station.  
Maintenance  
• 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.  
The use of optical instruments with this product  
will increase eye hazard.  
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery  
(negative ground)  
Track number/Elapsed playing time,  
Disc/artist name, Album number*1,  
Album name, Track name,  
Scanning stops when the unit receives a  
station. Repeat this procedure until the  
desired station is received.  
Detaching the front panel  
Replacing the lithium battery of the  
card remote commander  
Adjusting the volume level  
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm  
(7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d)  
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm  
(7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)  
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)  
Supplied accessories:  
Text information*2, Clock  
You can detach the front panel of this unit to  
prevent theft.  
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected  
audio device before playback.  
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.  
For the state of california, USA only  
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,  
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains  
perchlorate  
FAILURE  
Tip  
*1 Album number is displayed only when the album  
is changed.  
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).  
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.  
See the installation/connections manual of this  
model to check the connection.  
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.  
2 Press  repeatedly until “FRONT  
IN” appears.  
Caution alarm  
*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, and  
when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.  
Card remote commander: RM-X151  
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)  
Connecting cord  
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.  
L. SEEK +/–  
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.  
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at  
a moderate volume.  
To change display items, press .  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and  
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
Microsoft, Windows Media,  
and the Windows logo are  
trademarks or registered  
trademarks of Microsoft  
NO INFO  
Tip  
+ side up  
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.  
Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA file.  
Other functions  
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type,  
recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/  
WMA, see “About MP3 files” and “About WMA files.”  
1 Press .  
5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”  
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to  
adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).  
Design and specifications are subject to change  
without notice.  
NO MUSIC  
The disc does not contain a music file.  
Insert a music CD.  
The unit is turned off.  
Changing the sound settings  
Corporation in the United States and/or other  
countries.  
2
2 Press , then pull it off towards you.  
NO NAME  
Repeat and shuffle play  
Adjusting the sound  
1
An album/track name is not written in the track.  
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.  
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB  
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer  
volume.  
Warning if your car’s ignition has no  
ACC position  
1 During playback, press  (REP)  
or  (SHUF) repeatedly until the  
desired setting appears.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the  
certain printed wiring boards.  
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in  
cabinets.  
OFFSET  
Notes on the lithium battery  
There may be an internal malfunction.  
Check the connection. If the error indication  
remains on in the display, consult your nearest  
Sony dealer.  
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.  
Be sure to set the Auto Off function.  
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  until the display disappears  
each time you turn the ignition off.  
1 Press the select button repeatedly  
until “BAL,FAD” or “SUB” appears.  
The item changes as follows:  
• Packaging cushions are made from paper.  
Select  
TRACK  
To play  
track repeatedly.  
album repeatedly.  
album in random order.  
disc in random order.  
PUSH EJT  
The disc cannot be ejected.  
Press (eject).  
Notes  
LOW*1 MID*1 HI*1  
ALBUM*  
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.  
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.  
BAL (left-right) FAD (front-rear)   
Moisture condensation  
SHUF ALBUM*  
SHUF DISC  
SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 AUX*3  
READ  
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.  
The unit is reading all track and album information  
on the disc.  
Wait until reading is complete and playback starts  
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it  
may take more than a minute.  
*1 When EQ3 is activated.  
WARNING  
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”  
ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and  
can be adjusted up to 21 steps.  
Battery may explode if mistreated.  
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of  
in fire.  
* When an MP3/WMA is played.  
Welcome !  
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.  
To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”  
or “SHUF OFF.”  
*3 When AUX source is activated.  
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact  
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the  
following functions.  
CD playback  
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD  
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files).  
General  
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2 Rotate the volume control dial to  
adjust the selected item.  
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.  
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the  
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go  
any further.  
To maintain high sound quality  
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks  
onto the unit or discs.  
Fuse replacement  
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and  
the display returns to normal play/reception  
mode.  
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  
Radio  
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.  
Storing and receiving stations  
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.  
Type of discs  
Label on the disc  
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.  
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.  
Customizing the equalizer curve  
— EQ3  
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your  
own equalizer settings.  
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.  
Caution  
CD-DA  
No sound.  
• The volume is too low.  
• The ATT function is activated.  
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set  
for a 2-speaker system.  
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best  
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.  
malfunction. In such a case,  
consult your nearest Sony  
dealer.  
Fuse (10 A)  
A
B
1 Select a source, then press   
repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”  
Storing automatically — BTM  
• 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.  
Cleaning the connectors  
MP3  
WMA  
No beep sound.  
• The beep sound is canceled.  
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you  
are not using the built-in amplifier.  
2 Press the select button repeatedly  
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 and clean the connectors with a cotton  
swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the  
connectors may be damaged.  
1 Press  repeatedly until  
“TUNER” appears.  
until “LOW,MID” or “HI” appears.  
3 Rotate the volume control dial to  
adjust the selected item.  
To change the band, press   
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,  
FM3, AM1 or AM2.  
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,  
from –10 dB to +10 dB.  
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  
EQ stage2: You can choose any one of 7  
preset equalizer curves.  
Note  
2 Press and hold  until “BTM”  
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front  
panel.  
flashes.  
The unit stores stations in order of frequency  
on the number buttons.  
• 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.  
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer  
curve.  
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.  
If you have any questions/problems  
regarding this product, try the following:  
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,  
press and hold the select button before the  
setting is complete.  
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and  
the display returns to normal play/reception  
mode.  
Main unit  
Back of the front  
panel  
Storing manually  
Auxiliary equipment connection  
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit  
allows connection of a portable audio device.  
1 While receiving the station that  
you want to store, press and hold  
a number button ( to ) until  
“MEMORY” appears.  
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.  
• 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.  
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Read Troubleshooting in these  
Operating Instructions.  
Tip  
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.  
Note  
If you try to store another station on the same number  
button, the previous stored station will be replaced.  
You cannot play 8 cm (3 1/4 in) CDs.  
• Before playing, clean the discs  
with a commercially available  
Reset the unit.  
Adjusting setup items — SET  
(Only for models with a RESET button.)  
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc  
from the center out. Do not  
use solvents such as benzine,  
thinner, commercially available  
cleaners, or antistatic spray  
1 Press and hold the select button.  
Note: Stored data may be erased.  
The setup display appears.  
2 Press the select button repeatedly  
until the desired item appears.  
3
Please contact (U.S.A. only);  
intended for analog discs.  
3 Rotate the volume control dial to  
select the setting (example “ON” or  
“OFF”).  
Call 1-800-222-7669  
URL http://www.SONY.com  
4 Press and hold the select button.  
The setup is complete and the display returns  
to normal play/reception mode.  

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