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USER MANUAL CDXGT274MP SONY

4 After setting the minute, press

The setup is complete and the clock starts. To display the clock, press . Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press and hold . The unit is turned off. 2 Press the front panel release button , then remove the panel by pulling it towards you. 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. Note 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 of the front panel with part of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.5 Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. SOURCE/OFF button Press to turn on the power; select the source (Radio/CD/AUX). Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the power. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears. SEEK +/– buttons Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). CD: To skip a track (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 2 seconds and hold); reverse/fast-forward a track (press and hold). MODE button page 6 To select the radio band (FM/MW/ LW). Control dial/ENTER/MENU button page 10 Rotate to adjust volume. Press to enter setup mode. Receptor for the remote commander Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. Display window (Eject) button To eject the disc. (BACK) button To return to the previous display. Front panel release button page 4 EQ3 (Equalizer) button page 10 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). AF (Alternative Frequencies)/ TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 7, 8 To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press and hold) in RDS.6 Number buttons Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD: /: ALBUM / (during MP3/ WMA playback) To skip an album (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). : (Repeat)* page 9 : SHUF page 9 : PAUSE To pause playback. Press again to resume playback. DSPL (Display)/SCRL (Scroll) button page 7, 9 To change display items (press); scroll a display item (press and hold). AUX input jack page 12

• This button has a tactile dot. 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 repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. 2 Press , rotate the control dial until “GENERAL” appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial until “BTM” appears, then press it. The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ( to ) until “MEMORY” appears. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ( to ).7 Tuning automatically

Select the band, then press +/– 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 +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). RDS FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. Notes• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. Changing display items Press . Setting AF (Alternative Frequencies) and TA (Traffic Announcement) AF continuously retunes the station to the strongest signal in a network, and TA provides current traffic information or traffic programs (TP) if received. 1 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each. 1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually. Receiving emergency announcements With AF or TA on, emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source. Tip If you adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement, that level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level. Staying with one regional program — REGIONAL When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional program’s reception area, set “REGIONAL-OFF” in setup during FM reception (page 11). Select To AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA. TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF. AF/TA-ON activate both AF and TA. AF/TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.8 Note This function does not work in the UK and some other areas. Local Link function (UK only) This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons. 1 During FM reception, press a number button ( to ) on which a local station is stored. 2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received. Selecting PTY (Program Types) Use PTY to display or search for a desired program type. 1 Press and hold (PTY) during FM reception. The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type. Type of programs Note You may receive a different radio program from the one you select. Setting CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock. 1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 10). Note The CT function may not work properly even though an RDS station is being received. NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)9

Playing a disc This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/ WMA files (page 13)). 1 Insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. To eject the disc, press . Note Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3) and WMA (.wma). Changing display items Press . Displayed items may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings. Playing tracks in various modes You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat play) or in random order (shuffle play). 1 During playback, press () or (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears. Repeat play Shuffle play

• When an MP3/WMA is played.Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM* album repeatedly. OFF track in normal order (Normal play). Select To play SHUF ALBUM* album in random order. SHUF DISC disc in random order. SHUF OFF track in normal order (Normal play).10 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 During reception/playback, press repeatedly to select “CUSTOM,” then press (BACK). 2 Press . 3 Rotate the control dial until “SOUND” appears, then press it. 4 Rotate the control dial until “EQ3 LOW,” “EQ3 MID” or “EQ3 HIGH” appears, then press it. 5 Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item, then press it. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold before the setting is complete. 6 Press (BACK) twice. The display returns to normal reception/ play mode. Adjusting setup items 1 Press , rotate the control dial until the desired category appears, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press it.* The setting is complete. 4 Press (BACK) to return to the previous display.
• For CLOCK-ADJ and BTM settings, step 4 is not necessary. The following items can be set depending on the source and setting: GENERAL: CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) CAUT ALM*

(Caution Alarm) Activates the caution alarm: “ON,” “OFF” (page 4). BEEP Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.” AUTO OFF Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).” AUX-A*

(AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 12). REAR/SUB*

Switches the audio output: “REAR- OUT” (power amplifier), “SUB-OUT” (subwoofer). CT (Clock Time) Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF” (page 8).11 *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the tuner is selected. SOUND: *1 When EQ3 is activated (page 10). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.” *3 When the AUX is selected. DISPLAY: *When the CD is selected. REGIONAL*

Restricts reception to a specific region: “ON,” “OFF” (page 7). BTM*

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(R15).” LOUDNESS Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.” S.WOOFER*

(Subwoofer) SW LEVEL (Subwoofer Level) Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: “+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.” (“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting.) SW PHASE (Subwoofer Phase) Selects the subwoofer phase: “SUB

LPF (Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.” HPF (High Pass Filter) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.” AUX VOL*

(AUX Volume Level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources. DEMO (Demonstration) Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.” DIMMER Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.” AUTO SCR* (Auto Scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.” M.DISPLAY (Motion Display) – “ON”: to show moving patterns. – “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.12 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.Connecting the portable audio device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.* Be sure to use a straight type plug.Adjusting the volume levelBe 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” appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 11). Additional Information Precautions

• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.• Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the car, or it may cause malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight.• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.Moisture condensationShould moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.To maintain high sound qualityDo not splash liquid onto the unit or discs. Notes on discs
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.• Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners.• This unit is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit.13

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play – Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc. – Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit. –8 cm (3

/4 in) discs. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters) – displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

• If the multi-session disc begins with a CD- DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played back.

• Discs that this unit CANNOT play – CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. – CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device. – CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly. – CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session. 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 If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Folder (album)MP3/WMA file (track)MP3/WMA14 Maintenance 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 4) 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. Specifications Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHzAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 25 kHzUsable sensitivity: 8 dBfSelectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHzSignal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHzFrequency response: 20 – 15,000 HzMW/LWTuning range: MW: 531 – 1,602 kHzLW: 153 – 279 kHzAntenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connectorIntermediate frequency: 9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHzSensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 45 μV CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dBFrequency response: 10 – 20,000 HzWow and flutter: Below measurable limit Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputsSpeaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohmsMaximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (rear/sub switchable)Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT)Inputs: Remote controller input terminalAntenna (aerial) input terminalAUX 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 ground (earth))Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 177 mm

/4 × 2 /8 × 6 /16 in) (w/h/d)Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)Supplied accessories: Parts for installation and connections (1 set)Optional accessories/equipment: Remote commander: RM-X114 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.15 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. For details on using the fuse and removing the unit from the dashboard, refer to the installation/connections manual supplied with this unit. General No power is being supplied to the unit. Check the connection or fuse. The power antenna (aerial) does not extend. The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box. No sound. 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 10). An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. The contents of the memory have been erased. The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or not connected properly. The unit is reset. – Store again in the memory. 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 to “DIMMER-ON” (page 11). The display disappears if you press and hold

– Press 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. The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject. Press and (BACK) for more than 2 seconds. The contents stored in memory are erased. For your safety, do not perform the reset operation while you are driving. Radio reception The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. The connection is not correct. – Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). – If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. Preset tuning is not possible. Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak. Automatic tuning is not possible. The broadcast signal is too weak. – Perform manual tuning. RDS The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. The station is non-TP or has weak signal. – Deactivate TA (page 7).16 No traffic announcements. Activate TA (page 7). The station does not broadcast any traffic announcements despite being TP. –Tune in another station. PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.” The current station is not an RDS station. RDS data has not been received. The station does not specify the program type. Program service name flashes. There is no alternative frequency for the current station. –Press +/– while the program service name is flashing. “PI SEEK” appears and the unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (Program Identification) data. 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 play back. 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. “AUTO SCR” is set to “OFF.” – Set “AUTO SCR-ON” (page 11). –Press and hold (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 disc will not eject. Press (eject) (page 5). 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. Press (eject) to remove the disc. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. – See the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection. NO AF (No Alternative Frequencies) There is no alternative frequency for the current station. NO MUSIC The disc does not contain a music file. – Insert a music CD in this unit. NO NAME A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the track. NO TP (No Traffic Programs) The unit will continue searching for available TP stations. OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. – Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.17 PUSH EJT (Push Eject) The disc cannot be ejected. –Press (eject) (page 5). 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. “” or “” 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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