CDXGT420IP - Car stereo SONY - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL CDXGT420IP SONY

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions US

Mode d'emploi FR

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-GT420IP Serial No.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

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

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

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

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. 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

Storingmanually. 8

Receiving the stored stations 8

Tuning automatically 8

iPod

Playing back iPod 9

Playing tracks 9

Display items 9

Setting the play mode 9

Selecting Album, Artist or Playlist. 9

Repeat and shuffle play. 10

Scan. 10

Other functions

Changing the sound settings 10

Adjusting the sound characteristics -BAL/FAD/SUB 10

Customizing the equalizer curve -EQ3 10

Adjusting setup items — SET 11

Using optional equipment 11

Auxiliary audio equipment 11

Additional Information

Precautions 12

Notes on discs 12

Playback order of MP3/WMA files 13

About MP3 files 13

About WMA files. 13

About iPod 14

Maintenance 14

Removing the unit. 14

Specifications 15

Troubleshooting 16

Error displays/Messages. 17

Welcome!

Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

- CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files (page 13)).

Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable	COMPACT DISC DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable
MP3	COMPACT DISC	COMPACT DISC
WMA	DIGITAL AUDIO Recordable	DIGITAL AUDIO ReWritable
	COMPACT DISC	COMPACT DISC
	Recordable	ReWritable

- Radio reception

• You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).

• BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.

Sound adjustment

• EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves.

- iPod operation

iPod connection can be made by the dock connector cable on the rear of the unit.

- Auxiliary equipment connection

An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

Getting Started

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.

Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Preparing the card remote commander

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander" on page 14.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press SEEK

5 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.

Detaching the front panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

1 Press OFF

The unit is turned off.

2 Press 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 a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B 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.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Card remote commander RM-X151

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.

For iPod operation, see "iPod" on page 9. The 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.
2EQ3 (equalizer) button page 10 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
Volume control dial/select button page 10 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).
4SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ AUX/PD).
5Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.
6Display window
7AUX input jack page 11 To connect a portable audio device.
8 (eject) button To eject the disc.
9 (front panel release) button page 5

DSPL(display)/SCRL scroll) button page 8

To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold).

SEEK-/+buttons

CD/PD:

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 manually (press and hold).

12MODE button page 8

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the play mode of iPod.

13BTM button page 8

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

14RESET button (located behind the front panel) page 4

15Number buttons

CD/PD:

1/2:ALBUM-/+ (during MP3/WMA playback)

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

③: REP page 8
4:SHUF page 8
6: PAUSE

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Radio:

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

16Receptor for the card remote commander

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 4).

17 (1 1) / (1) buttons

To control CD/radio/PD, the same as

SEEK - / + on the unit.

Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by

←→

18 DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

19 VOL (volume) +/- button

To adjust volume.

20ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

21SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

22 (+)/ (-) buttons

To control CD/PD, the same as (1) / (2)

(ALBUM - / + ) on the unit.

Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by

↑↓.

23 SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

24 Number buttons

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless SOURCE on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Display items

A Source

Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/artist name, Album number*,Album name,Track name, Text information*,Clock

1 Album number is displayed only when the album is changed.
2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, and when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.

To change display items B, press DSPL.

Tip

Displayed items may differ depending on disc type, recording format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 13.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ③ (REP) or ④ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM* album repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.

SHUF DISC disc in random order.

• When an MP3/WMA is played.

To return to normal play mode, select "OFF" or "SHUF OFF."

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "TUNER" appears.

To change the band, press MODE repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 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.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button (① to ⑥) until "MEM" appears.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number button (① to ⑥).

Tuning automatically

1 Select 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

If you 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).

iPod

Playing back iPod

By connecting an iPod to the dock connector at the rear of the unit, you can listen on your car speakers, while controlling the iPod from the unit.

Notes

• When an iPod is connected to the dock connector, operation from the iPod cannot be performed.
• Before connecting the iPod to the dock connector, turn down the volume of the unit.

Playing tracks

1 Connect the iPod to the dock connector.

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.

2 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "PD" appears.

"PD 1 PORTABLE" appears, and the tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played.

3 Press MODE to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows: RESUMING ALBUM ARTIST PLAYLIST

4 Adjust the volume.

Press OFF to stop playback.

Tips

• When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode changes to the Resuming mode. In Resuming mode, pressing (3) (Repeat),

(4) (Shuffle) or (5) (Scan) does not function. If you cancel Resuming mode by pressing MODE or 1/
② (ALBUM -/+), ③ (Repeat), ④ (Shuffle) or
(5) (Scan) now function to change the play mode.

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, or the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.
• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, playback will pause.

Note

An another iPod cannot be connected using the XA110IP.

Display items

Track/album/artist name, Track number, Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items, press DSPL.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Setting the play mode

Selecting Album, Artist or Playlist

1 During playback, press MODE.

The mode changes as follows: ALBUM ARTIST PLAYLIST

Skipping albums, artists and playlists

To	Press
Skip	①/② (ALBUM -/+) [press once for each]
Skip continuously	①/② (ALBUM -/+) [hold to desired point]

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ③ (REP) or ④ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

REP TRK track repeatedly.

REP ALB album repeatedly.

REP ART artist repeatedly.

REPPLY playlist repeatedly.

SHUF ALB album in random order.

SHUF ART artist in random order.

SHUF PLY playlist in random order.

SHUF ALL all tracks in random order.

To return to normal play mode, select "REP OFF" or "SHUF OFF."

Note

1 / 2 (ALBUM - / + ) will not work during shuffle play.

Scan

You can quickly locate a specific point on the iPod.

1 During playback, press ⑤ until "SCAN ON" appears.

The first 10 seconds of each track will be played.

To return to normal play mode, select "SCAN OFF."

Note

This function will not work during shuffle play.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press the select button repeatedly until "BAL," "FAD" or "SUB" appears.

The item changes as follows:

$$ \begin{array}{l} \mathrm {L O W} ^ { 1} \rightarrow \mathrm {M I D} ^ { 1} \rightarrow \mathrm {H I} ^ { 1} \rightarrow \ \mathbf {B A L} (\text {l e f t - r i g h t}) \longrightarrow \mathbf {F A D} (\text {f r o n t - r e a r}) \longrightarrow \ \mathrm {S U B} (\text {s u b w o o f e r v o l u m e}) ^ { 2} \rightarrow \mathrm {A U X} ^ {*} 3 \ \end{array} $$

1 When EQ3 is activated (page 10).
2 When the audio output is set to "SUB" (page 11).
"ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 11).

2 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Customizing the equalizer curve - EQ3

"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press EQ3 repeatedly to select "CUSTOM."

2 Press the select button repeatedly until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -10dB to +10dB .

Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve.

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.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears.
2 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details):

"·" indicates the default settings.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)

BEEP

To set "BEEP-ON" () or "BEEP-OFF."

AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)

To turn the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"

() or "AUX-A-OFF" (page 11).

A.OFF (Auto Off)

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)."

SUB/REAR*1

To switch the audio output.
- "SUB-OUT" () : to output to a subwoofer.
- "REAR-OUT": to output to a power amplifier.

DEMO (Demonstration)

To set "DEMO-ON" () or "DEMO-OFF."

DIM (Dimmer)

To change the brightness of the display.
- "DIM-ON": to dim the display.
- "DIM-OFF" () : to deactivate the dimmer.

M.DSPL (Motion Display)

To select the Motion Display mode.
- "M.DSPL-SA": to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer.
- "M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate the Motion Display.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is changed.

-A.SCRL-ON" ): to scroll.
-A.SCRL-OFF": to not scroll.

• "LOCAL-ON": to only tune into stations with stronger signals.
  -“LOCAL-OFB): to tune normal reception.

MONO*2(Monaural Mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode.

• "MONO-ON": to hear stereo broadcast in monaural.
• "MONO-OFF" () : to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: "LPF OFF" () , "LPF125Hz" or "LPF 78Hz."

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.

BTM (page 8)

1 When the unit is turned off.
2 When FM is received.
*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 the 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.

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• 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 SOURCE repeatedly until "AUX" appears.

"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 input level (-8dB to +18dB)

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/ residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached.
  The following malfunctions may result from using such discs:
• Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
• Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
  Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8cm (3^1 / 4 in) CDs.

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized.

• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, and Multi Session.
  The maximum number of:

• folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty folders).

• files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300).

• displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).

• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the first track of the first session format is recognized and played (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA and MP3/WMA.

• 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.

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.

Playback order of MP3/WMA files

About MP3 files

• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension ".mp3" to the file name.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

Note

If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

About WMA files

• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22^* of its original size.
  WMA tag is 63 characters.
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension ".wma" to the file name.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• only for 64 kbps

Note

Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.

• lossless compression
  copyright-protected

About iPod

This unit can be used with the dock connector type iPod, iPod photo, iPod mini and iPod nano with the following software versions. All other versions earlier than listed are not guaranteed.

Third-generation iPod: Ver.2.3.0
Fourth-generation iPod: Ver.3.1.1
- Fifth-generation iPod: Ver.1.2
-iPod photo:Ver.1.2.1
-iPod mini:Ver.1.4.1
- First-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.3
Second-generation iPod nano: Ver.1.1 (video function of fifth-generation iPod and photo function of iPod photo are not supported).

For customers in USA, please visit the following site for further information: http://www.xplodsony.com

If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Notes on the lithium battery

• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

Detach the front panel (page 5).
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.

2 Remove the unit.

Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20Hz to 20kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

CEA2006 Standard

Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at

4 Ohms < 1% THD+N

SN Ratio: 82 dBA

(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120dB

Frequency response: 10 - 20,000Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 - 107.9MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7MHz / 450kHz

Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf

Selectivity: 75dB at 400kHz

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 1kHz

Frequency response: 30 - 15,000Hz

AM

Tuning range: 530 - 1,710kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (acrial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7MHz / 450kHz

Sensitivity: 30 V

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 52W× 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Output:

Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable)

Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal

Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

Mid: ± 10 dB at 1kHz (XPLOD)

High: ± 10 dB at 10kHz (XPLOD)

Loudness:

+4 dB at 100 Hz

+2dBat 10kHz

Power requirements: 12V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))

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. 1.3kg (2 lb 14 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X151

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
• Packaging cushions are made from paper.

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 antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

No sound.

The volume is too low.
- The ATT function is activated.
- The position of the fader control "FAD" is not set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

The beep sound is canceled (page 11).
- 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 supply lead or battery has been disconnected.
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown.

Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector.

During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with

"DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts.

→Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 11).

The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.

The dimmer is set "DIM-ON" (page 11).
- The display disappears if you press and hold OFF.

Press and hold OFF on the unit until the display appears.
- The connectors are dirty (page 14).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit.

Turn off the unit.

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 4).

CD 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 13).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 13).

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 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 11).
Press and hold DSPL (SCRL).

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.
  Install the unit at an angle of less than 45^ in a sturdy part of the car.

Defective or dirty disc.

The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

Press the RESET button (page 4).

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass).

• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
  The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.

• Check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.

• Check the frequency.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
  The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.

Tuning stops too frequently: Set "LOCAL-ON" (page 11).
Tuning does not stop at a station: Set "MONO-ON" (page 11).

The broadcast signal is too weak.

Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.
  The broadcast signal is too weak.

→Set“MONO-ON”(page 11).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.

Set "MONO-OFF" (page 11).

Error displays/Messages

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 due to a problem. Insert another disc.

FAILURE

The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. See the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection.

L.SEEK + / -

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO INFO

Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA file.

NO IPOD

No iPod connected.

Connect iPod to dock connector.

If "NO IPOD" appears while connecting the iPod to the dock connector, disconnect the iPod from the dock connector, then reconnect.

NO MUSIC

The disc does not contain a music file.

Insert a music CD in this unit.

NO NAME

A disc/track name is not written in the track.

OFFSET

There may be an internal malfunction.

Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

READ

The unit is reading all track and album 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.

RESET

The CD unit cannot be operated due to a problem. Press the RESET button (page 4).

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During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.

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The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

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.

Appareil principal 6

Mini-telecommande RM-X151 6

CD

2 Touche SEL (slection)

(Seconds) A.OFF-30M (Minutes) ou

A.OFF-60M (Minutes)

DEMO (Demonstration)

If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following:

1 Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions.
2 Reset the unit.

Note: Stored data may be erased.

3 Please contact (U.S.A. only);

Call 1-800-222-7669

URLhttp://www.SONY.com