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How to tune and save radio stations on the SONY CDX-G3100UV?
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On your car radio SONY CDX-G3100UV, tuning stations is done in several steps depending on the desired mode.

Select the band

Press MODE to choose from the five available bands: FM1, FM2, FM3, MW (AM) or LW (LW).

Search for a station

  • Automatic search: Press SEEK+ / SEEK- once. The car radio scans the frequencies and automatically stops at the next received station.
  • Manual tuning: Hold down SEEK+ / SEEK- to step through the frequencies, then release to fine-tune the setting.

Save a station (buttons 1 to 6)

  • Manually: Tune to the desired station, then hold down a numeric button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears on the screen. The station is saved to that button.
  • Automatically (BTM): Go to MENU > [GENERAL] > [BTM]. The device automatically saves the strongest stations in frequency order to buttons 1 to 6.

Recall a saved station

Select the corresponding band, then simply press the numeric button (1 to 6) associated with the station.

RDS Functions

  • AF/TA: Press AF/TA to activate alternative frequencies (AF) and traffic announcement messages (TA). The AF function maintains reception on the strongest signal of the network.
  • PTY: Hold down PTY to filter by type of broadcast (NEWS, ROCK M, JAZZ, etc.) among the 30 available types.
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USER MANUAL CDX-G3100UV SONY

FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d'emploi

For the connection/installation, see page 15.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. For details, see "Connection/Installation" (page 15).

Made in Thailand

Laser Diode Properties

  • Emission Duration: Continuous
  • Laser Output: Less than 53.3 W

(This output is the value measurement at a distance of 200mm from the objective lens surface on the Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.)

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 9). 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

Guide to Parts and Controls 4

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel. 5

Setting the Clock 5

Connecting an iPod/USB Device. 5

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 5

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio 6

Using Radio Data System (RDS) 6

Playback

Playing a Disc 7

Playing an iPod/USB Device 7

Searching and Playing Tracks 8

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode 9

Basic Setting Operation. 9

General Setup (GENERAL) 9

Sound Setup (SOUND) 9

Display Setup (DISPLAY) 10

Additional Information

Precautions. 10

Maintenance. 11

Specifications 11

Troubleshooting 12

Connection/Installation

Cautions 15

Parts List for Installation 15

Connection 16

Installation 18

Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

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1 Front panel release button
2 SRC (source)

Turn on the power.

Change the source.

OFF

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.

3 Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enter the selected item.

MENU

Open the setup menu.

4 Disc slot
Display window
SEEK+/-

Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually.

14/10 (prev/next)
( fast-reverse/fast-forward)

7 (disc eject)
8 Q (browse) (page 8)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

back)

Return to the previous display.

MODE (page 6, 8)

10 Receptor for the remote commander
AF (alternative frequencies)/TA (traffic announcement)

Set AF and TA.
- PTY (program type)

Press and hold to select PTY in RDS.

12 Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to store stations.

ALBUM▼/▲

Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums continuously.

(repeat)

SHUF (shuffle)

PAUSE

13 MEGA BASS

Press to turn on/off the MEGA BASS function.

14 DSPL (display)

Press to change display items.

SCRL

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

15 AUX input jack
16 USB port

Detaching the Front Panel

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

1 Press and hold OFF ① until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button ② , then pull the panel towards you to remove.

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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.

Attaching the front panel

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Setting the Clock

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [CLOCK-ADJ], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press SEEK + / -

4 After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock

Press DSPL.

Connecting an iPod/USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the iPod/USB device to the unit. To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied).

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Connecting Other 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 AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.

  • Be sure to use a straight type plug.

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4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

To match the volume level of the connected device to other sources

Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the unit.

Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [AUX VOL] (page 9).

Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW).
2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [BTM], then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

Tuning

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW).
2 Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold SEEK + / - to locate the approximate frequency, then press SEEK + / - repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency.

To tune automatically

Press SEEK + /-.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

Storing manually

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

Receiving the stored stations

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

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Setting alternative frequencies (AF) and traffic announcement (TA)

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 AF/TA to select [AF-ON], [TA-ON], [AF/TA-ON] or [AF/TA-OFF].

To store RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with an AF/TA setting. Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually. If you preset manually, you can also preset non-RDS stations.

To receive emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

To adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement

Level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level.

To stay with one regional program (REGIONAL)

When the AF and REGIONAL functions are on, you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional program's reception area, set [REG-OFF] in [GENERAL] during FM reception (page 9).

This function does not work in the UK and some other areas.

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

During FM reception, press a number button (1 to 6) on which a local station is stored. Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station.

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Selecting program types (PTY)

1 Press and hold PTY during FM reception.
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.

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIORED (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), NATIONAL M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

1 Set [CT-ON] in [GENERAL] (page 9).

Playback

Playing a Disc

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

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Playback starts automatically.

Playing an iPod/USB Device

In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see "About iPod" (page 11) or visit the support site on the back cover.

MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices (such as a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android™ phone) compliant with the USB standard can be used. Depending on the digital media player or Android phone, setting the USB connection mode to MTP is required.

Notes

  • For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.
  • Playback of the following MP3/WMA files is not supported.

  • lossless compression files
    copyright-protected files

  • DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
    Multi-channel audio files

1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the USB port (page 5).
Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is recognized).
2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result when the call ends.

Operating an iPod directly (Passenger control)

1 During playback, press and hold MODE until [MODE IPOD] appears.

Operations of the iPod become available.

Note that the volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

To exit passenger control

Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (repeat) or SHUF repeatedly to select the desired play mode.

Playback in the selected play mode may take time to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZerTM)

1 During CD or USB playback, press Q (browse)* to display the list of search categories.

When the track list appears, press (back) repeatedly to display the desired search category.

  • During USB playback, press Q (browse) for more than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning of the category list.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.
3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track. Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press Q (browse).

Searching by skipping items (Jump mode)

1 Press Q (browse).
2 Press SEEK+.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the item. The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total number of items.
4 Press ENTER to return to the QuickBrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

5 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears while this unit is turned off.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [DISPLAY], then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select [DEMO], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select [DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories: General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY)

1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup category, then press it.

The items that can be set differ depending on the source and settings.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press (back).

General Setup (GENERAL)

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 5)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 5).

(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: [NO], [30S] (30 seconds), [30M] (30 minutes), [60M] (60 minutes).

AUX-A (AUX audio)

Activates the AUX source display: [ON], [OFF].

(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

CT (clock time)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].

REGIONAL

Restricts reception to a specific region: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only when FM is received.)

BTM (page 6)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

MEGABASS (mega bass)

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level: [ON], [OFF].

EQ5 PRESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer curves or off:

[OFF], [R AND B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE],

[HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [SOUL], [COUNTRY], [CUSTOM].

The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.

EQ5 SETTING

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ5.

BASE

Selects a preset equalizer curve as a basis for further customizing: [BAND1] (low frequency),

[BAND2] (mid-low frequency), [BAND3] (mid frequency), [BAND4] (mid-high frequency), [BAND5] (high frequency).

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

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] - [CENTER] - [LEFT-15].

FADER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] - [CENTER] - [REAR-15].

AUX VOL (AUX volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary device: [+18dB] - [0dB] -[-8 dB].

This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

DEMO (demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].

COLOR

Sets a preset color for the display and buttons on the main unit.

Selects from 11 preset colors, 1 customized color and 4 preset patterns.

CUSTOM-C (custom color)

Registers a customized color for the display and buttons.

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

Adjustable color range: [0] - [32] ([0] cannot be set for all color ranges).

DAYNIGHT

Sets a different color for DAY/NIGHT mode

according to the dimmer setting.

  • [DAY]: [DIMMER] sets to [OFF].

  • [NIGHT]: [DIMMER] sets to [ON].

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

Selects the color with sound synchronization: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF].

M.DISPLAY (motion display)

Shows moving patterns: [ON], [OFF].

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 condensation

Should 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 quality

Do 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.

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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.

  • Discs that this unit CANNOT play

  • Disks 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 1/4 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

  • 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

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About iPod

  • You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible ModelUSB
iPhone 5s
iPhone 5c
iPhone 5
iPhone 4s
iPhone 4
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 3G
iPod touch (5th generation)
iPod touch (4th generation)
iPod touch (3rd generation)
iPod touch (2nd generation)
iPod classic
iPod nano (7th generation)
iPod nano (6th generation)
iPod nano (5th generation)
iPod nano (4th generation)
iPod nano (3rd generation)
iPod nano (2nd generation)
iPod nano (1st generation)*
  • Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation).

  • "Made for iPod," and "Made for iPhone," mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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

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 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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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

FM

Tuning range:

87.5 - 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 7 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 - 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531-1,602 kHz

LW:153-279kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: MW: 26 V , LW: 50 V

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB

Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

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)

Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3) and WMA (.wma)

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed)

Maximum current: 1 A

The maximum number of recognizable tracks:

  • folders (albums): 256

  • files (tracks) per folder: 256

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3) and WMA (.wma)

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 55W× 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (rear, sub)

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

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

Dimensions:

Approx. 178mm× 50mm× 177mm

(71/8 in × 2 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182mm× 53mm× 160mm

(71/4 in × 21/8 in × 65/16 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.2kg (2 lb 11 oz)

Package contents:

Main unit (1)

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

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.

Copyrights

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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

Android is a trademark of Google Inc.

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, see "Connection/Installation" (page 15).

If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on the back cover.

General

No sound.

The position of the fader control [FADER] is not set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

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.

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

Makes a 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, the demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. - Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 10).

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

The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 10).
- The display disappears if you press and hold OFF. - Press OFF on the unit until the display appears.
The connectors are dirty (page 11).

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

Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. The contents stored in memory are erased. For your safety, do not reset the unit while you are driving.

Radio reception

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 extend, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

The broadcast signal is too weak.

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

The station is non-TP or has weak signal. -Deactivate TA (page 6).

No traffic announcements.

Activate TA (page 6).
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 SEEK + / - while the program service nam is flashing. [PI SEEK] appears and the unit start searching for another frequency with the sam PI (program identification) data.

CD playback

The disc does not play back.

Defective or dirty disc.
The CD-R/CD-RW is not for audio use (page 10).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site on the back cover.

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 sound skips.

Defective or dirty disc.

USB device playback

You cannot play back items via a USB hub.

This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

A USB device takes longer to play back.

The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure.

The sound is intermittent.

The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.

Audio file cannot be played back.

USB device formatted with file systems other than FAT16 or FAT32 are unsupported.*

  • This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device may not support all of these FAT. For details, refer to the operating instruction of each USB device or contact the manufacturer.

Error displays/Messages

ERROR: The disc or USB device cannot be played.

Clean or insert the disc correctly, or make sure the disc is not blank or defective.
Connect the USB device again.

HUB NO SUPRT: USB hubs are not supported.

IPD STOP: iPod playback has finished.
Operate your iPod/iPhone to start playback.

NO AF: No alternative frequencies.

Press SEEK + / - while the program service name is flashing. The unit starts searching for another frequency with the same PI (program identification) data ([PI SEEK] appears).

NO DEV: A USB device is not connected or recognized.

Make sure the USB device or USB cable is securely connected.

NO MUSIC: There is no playable file.

Insert a disc or connect a USB device containing playable files (page 12).

NO TP: No traffic programs.

The unit will continue searching for available TP stations.

OVERLOAD: The USB device is overloaded.

Disconnect the USB device, then press SRC to select another source.

→ The USB device has a fault, or an unsupported device is connected.

PUSH EJT: The disc could not be ejected properly.

Press (eject).

READ: Now reading information.

Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. This may take some time depending on the disc structure.

USB NO SUPRT: The USB device is not supported.

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.

L L L or : The beginning or the end of the disc has been reached.

: The character cannot be displayed.

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.

Connection/Installation

Cautions

  • Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point.
  • Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing).
  • Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
  • Connect the power supply lead ⑥ to the unit and speakers before connecting it to the auxiliary power connector.
  • Be sure to insulate any loose unconnected leads with electrical tape for safety.

Precautions

  • Choose the installation location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with normal driving operations.
  • Avoid installing the unit in areas subject to dust, dirt, excessive vibration, or high temperature, such as in direct sunlight or near heater ducts.
  • Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.

Note on the power supply lead (yellow)

When connecting this unit in combination with other stereo components, the amperage rating of the car circuit to which the unit is connected must be higher than the sum of each component's fuse amperage rating.

Mounting angle adjustment

Adjust the mounting angle to less than 45^ .

Parts List for Installation

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  • This parts list does not include all the package contents.
  • The bracket ① and the protection collar ③ are attached to the unit before shipping. Before mounting the unit, use the release keys ② to remove the bracket ① from the unit. For details, see "Removing the protection collar and the bracket" (page 18).
  • Keep the release keys ② for future use as they are also necessary if you remove the unit from your car.

Connection

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1 Not supplied
2 Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 × 4
3 RCA pin cord (not supplied)
4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for a wired remote control (not supplied).
*5 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor (not supplied) if the antenna connector does not fit.

Making connections

If you have a power antenna (aerial) without a relay box, connecting this unit with the supplied power supply lead ⑥ may damage the antenna (aerial).

To the car's speaker connector

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1Rear speaker (right)Purple
2Purple/black striped
3Front speaker (right)Gray
4Gray/black striped
5Front speaker (left)White
6White/black striped
7Rear speaker (left)Green
8Green/black striped

To the car's power connector

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12continuous power supplyYellow
13power antenna (aerial) / power amplifier control (REM OUT)Blue/white striped
15switched power supplyRed
16ground (earth)Black

Subwoofer Easy Connection

You can use a subwoofer without a power amplifier when it is connected to a rear speaker cord.

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Notes

  • Preparation of the rear speaker cords is required.
  • Use a subwoofer with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid damage.

Memory hold connection

When the yellow power supply lead is connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition switch is turned off.

Speaker connection

  • Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off.
  • Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid damage.

Power connection diagram

Make sure your car's auxiliary power connector, and match the connections of cords correctly depending on the car.

Auxiliary power connector

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Common connection

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12continuous power supplyYellow
15switched power supplyRed

When the positions of the red and yellow leads are inverted

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12switched power supplyYellow
15continuous power supplyRed

When the car without ACC position

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After matching the connections and switching power supply leads correctly, connect the unit to the car's power supply. If you have any questions and problems connecting your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult the car dealer.

Installation

Removing the protection collar and the bracket

Before installing the unit, remove the protection collar ③ and the bracket ① from the unit.

1 Pinch both edges of the protection collar ③ then pull it out.

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2 Insert both release keys ② until they click, and pull down the bracket ① , then pull up the unit to separate.

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Mounting the unit in the dashboard

Before installing, make sure the catches on both sides of the bracket ① are bent inwards 2mm (3/32 in).

1 Position the bracket ① inside the dashboard, then bend the claws outward for a tight fit.

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2 Mount the unit onto the bracket ①, then attach the protection collar ③.

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Notes

  • If the catches are straight or bent outwards, the unit will not be installed securely and may spring out.
  • Make sure the 4 catches on the protection collar ③ are properly engaged in the slots of the unit.

Detaching and attaching the front panel

For details, see "Detaching the Front Panel" (page 5).

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 consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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MEGABASS (Kraftvoller Bass)

Raccordement/Installation

Attention 16

La lecture commence.

[ON], [OFF]. (Disposable uniquely whilst you are in the middle of your life).

CT (heure)

[BAND1] (féquences graves), [BAND2]

DEMO (demonstration)

Permet d'activer la démonstration : [ON], [OFF].

DIMMER

Appareil principal (1)

Raccordement/Installation

Attention

cartelle (album): 256

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Brand : SONY

Model : CDX-G3100UV

Category : Car stereo