CDX-GT760 - CD Player SONY - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	CD Player (Car Stereo)
Brand	Sony
Model	CDX-GT760
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 178 × 50 × 190 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/2 in)
Weight	Approx. 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)
Power Supply	12 V DC car battery (negative ground)
Maximum Power Output	52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (CD)	120 dB
Frequency Response (CD)	10 – 20,000 Hz
FM Tuning Range	87.5 – 108.0 MHz (50 kHz step) / 87.5 – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz step)
AM Tuning Range	531 – 1,602 kHz (9 kHz step) / 530 – 1,710 kHz (10 kHz step)
Compatible Discs	CD-DA, CD-R/RW (MP3/WMA/AAC), ATRAC CD
Sound Enhancement	BBE MP, DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer), EQ3 parametric equalizer
Playback Modes	Repeat (Track/Album/Group), Shuffle (Album/Group/Disc)
Radio Features	BTM (Best Tuning Memory), manual preset, LIST tuning
AUX Input	Front panel stereo mini jack
Display	Adjustable front panel angle, multiple display modes (Movie, Spectrum Analyzer, Wallpaper)
Remote Control	Card remote commander RM-X156 (supplied)
Optional Equipment	Rotary commander RM-X4S, CD/MD changer, AUX-IN selector, iPod interface adaptor
Maintenance	Fuse replacement (10A), connector cleaning, lithium battery replacement (CR2025)
Safety	Class 1 laser product, detachable faceplate for theft prevention

Frequently Asked Questions - CDX-GT760 SONY

How do I reset the Sony CDX-GT760?

Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object like a ballpoint pen. This erases clock settings and stored contents.

What disc formats does the CDX-GT760 support?

It supports CD-DA (including CD TEXT), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files, Multi Session), and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3/ATRAC3plus).

How do I set the clock?

Press MENU, rotate the volume dial until 'Clock Adjust' appears, press ENTER, set hour and minute using the dial and SEEK +/-, then press ENTER to start.

Can I detach the front panel for security?

Yes. Press OFF, then press the release button (). Slide the panel left and pull it out. Attach by aligning hole A with spindle B and pushing gently.

How do I improve sound quality for compressed audio?

Activate BBE MP (via number button 5) to restore lost harmonics. You can also adjust EQ3 parametric equalizer with presets like Xplod, Vocal, or custom.

What is the maximum number of MP3 files per disc?

Maximum of 300 files and folders total, with up to 150 folders (including root). Folder/file names can be up to 32 (Joliet) or 64 (Romeo) characters.

How do I store radio stations automatically?

Select TUNER, press MENU, rotate to 'BTM', press ENTER. The unit stores strong stations onto preset buttons (1–6) for each band.

Why is there no sound?

Check volume, ensure ATT is off, verify fader settings for 2-speaker system, and confirm CD changer compatibility (MP3/WMA/AAC discs may not play on older changers).

How do I clean the unit connectors?

Detach the front panel and use a cotton swab to gently clean the connectors on the back of the front panel and the unit. Do not touch directly with fingers or metal.

What does 'Error' display mean?

It indicates a dirty or inserted disc upside down, or a blank disc. Clean the disc, insert correctly, or replace with another disc. If persists, check for internal malfunction.

USER MANUAL CDX-GT760 SONY

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

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Operating Instructions ____ GB

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

Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12).

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.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc.

under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. BBE MP (Minimized Polynomial Non-Linear Saturation) Process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by re-generating harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, details and nuance.

SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“ATRAC” and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

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

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Table of Contents

Welcome! 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. 4

Preparing the card remote commander ..... 4

Setting the clock 5

Detaching the front panel 5

Attaching the front panel 6

Inserting the disc in the unit 6

Ejecting the disc 6

Adjusting the angle of the front panel ..... 7

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. 8

Card remote commander RM-X156 ..... 8

CD

Display items 10

Repeat and shuffle play....10

Radio

Storing and receiving stations ..... 10

Storing automatically — BTM ..... 10

Storing manually....10

Receiving the stored stations ..... 10

Tuning automatically 11

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST....11

Other functions

Changing the sound settings ..... 11

Adjusting the sound characteristics ..... 11

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Tune .... 12

Adjusting setup items — MENU ..... 12

Using optional equipment. 13

Auxiliary audio equipment.... 13

CD/MD changer 13

Rotary commander RM-X4S ..... 14

Additional Information

Precautions 15

Notes on discs 15

Playback order of MP3/WMA/

AAC files 16

About MP3 files 16

About WMA files.... 16

About AAC files 16

About ATRAC CD.... 17

Maintenance 17

Removing the unit. 18

Specifications 18

Troubleshooting 19

Error displays/Messages.... 20

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*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files also containing Multi Session (page 16)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 17)).

Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3WMA AAC ATRAC CD

- 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 parametric: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as desired.
• DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): Creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.
• BBE MP: Improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3.

- Image setting

You can set various display images on the unit.

- Optional unit operation

You can also control optional CD/MD changers.

• Auxiliary equipment connection

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

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.

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.

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.

Simple line drawing of a device with a paper clip and two circular buttons (no text or symbols)

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press MENU.

2 Rotate the volume control dial until "Clock Adjust" appears, then press ENTER.

The clock adjustment display appears.

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

To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/-.

4 After setting the minute, press ENTER.

The clock starts.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial; in step 3: press ← or → instead of (SEEK) -/+

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

The left side of front panel is released.

3 Slide the front panel to the left, then gently pull out the front panel 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

Place the hole Ⓐ of the front panel onto the spindle Ⓑ on the unit, then lightly push the left side in.

Press SOURCE on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press ≠.

The front panel slides down automatically.

2 Insert the disc (label side up).

Line drawing of a hand holding a CD or DVD disc with an arrow indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

The front panel slides up automatically, then playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

1 Press ≠.

The front panel slides down automatically, then the disc is ejected.

2 Press ▲ to close the front panel.

Note

The front panel slides up automatically after 15 seconds of the front panel sliding down.

Adjusting the angle of the front panel

1 Press and hold ANGLE repeatedly until the front panel is angled accordingly.

The front panel can be set to 3 positions.

To return the front panel to its default position, press and hold ANGLE repeatedly until the front panel is returned to its default position.

Tips

• After the front panel slides down (to insert the disc), it returns to the position you set again automatically.
- The front panel angle you set is stored in the unit. When turning the ignition off, the angle returns to its default position, then turning the ignition on, the front panel is angled you set.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Card remote commander RM-X156

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

1 SEEK +/- control

CD/MD*1:

To skip tracks (press up/down); skip tracks continuously (press up/down, then press up/down again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-forward a track (press up/down and hold).

Radio:

To tune in stations automatically (press up/down); find a station manually (press up/down and hold).

2 MODE button 10, 13

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the unit ^*2 .

3 Volume control dial

To adjust volume.

SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

ENTER button

To apply a menu setting.

4 Receptor for the card remote commander

5 MENU button

To enter menu.

6 IMAGE button

To select the display image.

Movie mode 1-3 → Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 → Wall paper mode 1-3 → normal play/reception mode

7 RESET button (Location behind the front panel) 4

8Disc slot 6 To insert the disc.

9 Display window

10 ▲ (eject)/ANGLE button 7 To eject the disc/slide down the front panel (press); angle the front panel in 3 positions (press and hold).

11 (front panel release) button 5

12 SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/MD*1/AUX).

13LIST button 11, 14 To list up.

14 DSPL (display) button 10 To change display items.

15 Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “Frequency select switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

16 Number buttons CD/MD ^*1 :

①: REP 10, 14
②: SHUF 10, 14
③/④: GP*3/ALBM*4-/+ To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).* 5

⑤: BBE MP 2 To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBE MP on.” To cancel, set “BBE MP off.”

⑥: PAUSE* 6 To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

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

17 SCRL (scroll) button 10 To scroll the display item.

18 OFF button To power off; stop the source.

19 AUX input jack 13 To connect a portable audio device.

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

20 ENTER button

To complete a setting.

21←/→ (SEEK -/+ ) buttons CD/MD*1:

To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/ reverse a track (press and hold).

Radio:

To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

22 VOL (volume) +/- button To adjust volume.

23 ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

24 SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

25↑/↓ (+/-) buttons

To select preset stations/skip groups (press); skip groups continuously (press and hold).

26 Number buttons

CD/MD ^*1 :

①: REP 10, 14
②: SHUF 10, 14
⑥: PAUSE* 6

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Radio:

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

*1 When an MD changer is connected.
*2 When a CD/MD changer is connected.
*3 When an ATRAC CD is played.
*4 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
*5 If the changer is connected, the operation is different, see page 14.
*6 When playing back on this unit.

Note

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

Tip

For details on how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander" on page 17.

CD

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 13.

Display items

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 13).

A Source (CD/ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC) indication
BClock
Track/album/group number, Disc/artist/album/group/track name, Elapsed playing time, Text information

To change display items Ⓐ, press DSPL; scroll display items Ⓐ, press SCRL or set "Auto Scroll on" (page 13).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC, see page 16; ATRAC CD, see page 17.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ① (REP) or ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly.
Repeat Album*1	album repeatedly.
Repeat Group*2	group repeatedly.
Shuffle Album*1	album in random order.
Shuffle Group*2	group in random order.
Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

*1 When an MP3/WMA/ACC is played.

*2 When an ATRAC CD is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle 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 MENU.

3 Rotate the volume control dial until "BTM" appears, then press ENTER.

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

A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

With the card remote commander

In steps 3: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial.

Storing manually

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

The number button indication appears in the display.

Note

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

Receiving the stored stations

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

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press SEEK +/- control up or down 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) +/- control to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- control up or down repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency.

1 Select the band, then press LIST. The frequency appears.

2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired station appears.

3 Press ENTER to receive the station. The display returns to normal reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In step 2: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press SOUND.
2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press ENTER.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting, then press ENTER.

The setting is complete.

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

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial.

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

“●” indicates the default settings.

(1)

EQ3 parametric

To select an equalizer type: “Xplod,” “Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom” or “off” (●).

DSO

To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2,” “3” or “off” (●). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

Balance

To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: “R10” – “0” (●) – “L10”

Fader

To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: “F10” – “0” (●) – “R10”

Subwoofer

To adjust the subwoofer volume: “+10” – “0”

(●) - “-10”

(“- ” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: "off"

(●), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

AUX Level\*

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 13).

Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” (●) – “-8 dB”

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Tune

“Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press SOUND.
2 Rotate the volume control dial to select "EQ3 parametric," then press ENTER.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to select "Custom," then press SEEK + up.
4 Rotate the volume control dial to select "EQ3 Mode Tune," then press ENTER.
5 Rotate the volume control dial to select the desired frequency range from "LOW," "MID" or "HI," then press ENTER.
6 Rotate the volume control dial to select the center frequency you wish to adjust, then press SEEK + up.

Selectable frequency in each range:

LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz

MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz

HI: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz

7 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the equalizer curve.

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

8 Press ENTER.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges.

9 Press SEEK - down.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in step 4.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 7: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial; in step 3, 6 and 9: press ← or → instead of ⒽSEEK −/+.

Adjusting setup items — MENU

1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press ENTER.
3 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting, then press ENTER. The setting is complete.
4 Press MENU.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

With the card remote commander

In steps 2 to 3: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial.

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

“●” indicates the default settings.

Setup

Clock Adjust (page 5)

Beep

To set “on” (●) or “off.”

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls.

• “NORM”: to use the rotary commander in the factory-set position.
• “REV”: when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column.

Auto Off

To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO” (●), “30 sec,” “30 min” or “60 min.”

Display

Black Out

To turn off the illumination automatically for any source (for example, during CD playback/radio reception, etc.).

• “Black Out on”*: to turn off the illumination if no operation is performed for 5 seconds.
• “Black Out off” (●): to deactivate the Black Out function.
  To bring the light back on, press any button.

Auto Image

To set various display images.

• “All”: to step repeatedly through the display images in all display modes.
• “Movie” (●): to display a movie.
• “SA”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer.
• “off”: to not display any image.

Info (Information)

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.).

• “Simple”:(to not display any items.
• “All”: to display all items.
• “Clear”: to have items automatically disappear.

Demo\*2 (Demonstration)

To set "on" (●) or "off."

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display.

• “Auto”( to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on.
• “on”: to dim the display.
• “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

Illumination

To change the illumination color: "Blue" (●) or "Red."

Auto Scroll

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

-“on”●): to scroll.
- "off": to not scroll.

Receive Mode

Local (Local seek mode)

• “off”): to tune normal reception.
• “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger signals.

Mono ^*3 (Monaural mode)

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode.

• “off”): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.
• “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural.

BTM (page 10)

*1 When the Black Out function is activated, the unit cannot be operated with the card remote commander.
*2 When the unit is turned off.
*3 When FM is received.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit, 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:

1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Connect to the unit.

The source automatically switches to "AUX".

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

3 Turn down the volume on the unit.
4 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.
5 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
6 Adjust the input level (page 11).

CD/MD changer

Selecting the changer

1 Press SOURCE repeatedly until "CD" or "MD" appears.
2 Press MODE repeatedly until the desired changer appears.

Unit number, MP3 indication*1

Playback starts.

*1 When an MP3 is played.
*2 When MDLP disc is played.

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Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press ③/④ (GP/ALBM-/+).

To skip	Press 3/4 (GP/ALBM -/+ )
album and release (hold for a moment).
album continuously	within 2 seconds of first releasing.
discs repeatedly.
discs continuously	then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press ① (REP) or ② (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play
Repeat Disc^*1	disc repeatedly.
Shuffle Changer^*1	tracks in the changer in random order.
Shuffle All^*2	tracks in all units in random order.

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are connected.

*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Tip "SHUF ALL" will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT capability, or MD changer is connected. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list.

1 During playback, press LIST. The disc number or disc name appears.
2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired disc appears.
3 Press ENTER to play the disc. The display returns to normal play mode.

With the card remote commander In step 2: press ↑ or ↓ instead of the volume control dial.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET/DISC control
  The same as GP/ALBM -/+ on the unit (push in and rotate).
  • VOL (volume) control
  The same as the volume control dial on the unit (rotate).
• SEEK/AMS control
  The same as SEEK -/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factory-set as shown below.

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and hold SOUND.

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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 8 cm (3 ^1/_4 in) CDs.

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- 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.

Illustration of hands holding a CD or DVD disc with arrows indicating rotation (no text or symbols)

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, ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA/AAC.

- When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the first session is played.

- When the first track is not a CD-DA, an ATRAC CD or MP3/WMA/AAC 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/AAC files

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    A["MP3/WMA/AAC"] --> B["1"]
    B --> C["①"]
    B --> D["②"]
    B --> E["③"]
    B --> F["④"]
    B --> G["⑤"]
    B --> H["⑥"]
    B --> I["⑦"]
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    style B fill:#ccf,stroke:#333
    style C fill:#cfc,stroke:#333
    style D fill:#fcc,stroke:#333
    style E fill:#cff,stroke:#333
    style F fill:#ffc,stroke:#333
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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 on MP3

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 on WMA

Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.

– lossless compression
– copyright-protected

About AAC files

• AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* of its original size.
• AAC tag is 126 characters.
• When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file extension “.m4a” to the file name.

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

* only for 128 kbps

Note on AAC

Playback of a copyright-protected file is not supported.

About ATRAC CD

ATRAC3plus format

ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression technology. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size. ATRAC3plus, which is an extended format of ATRAC3, compresses the audio CD data to approximately 1/20 of its original size. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format.

ATRAC CD

ATRAC CD is recorded audio CD data which is compressed to ATRAC3 or ATRAC3plus format using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner.

• The maximum number of:

– folders (groups): 255

- files (tracks): 999

- The characters for a folder/file name and text information written by SonicStage are displayed.

For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual.

Note

Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.

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

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.

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Fuse (10A)

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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Back of the front panel

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.

① Detach the front panel (page 5).
②Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out.

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2 Remove the unit.

① Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

② Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

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③Slide the unit out of the mounting.

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Specifications

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB

Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

FM

Tuning range:

87.5 - 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 - 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)

Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo), 0.3 % (mono)

Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 30 - 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range:

531 - 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)

530 - 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz

Sensitivity: 30 μV

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)

Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms

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

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front/rear)

Subwoofer output terminal (mono)

Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal

Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control terminal

Illumination control terminal

BUS control input terminal

BUS audio input terminal

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

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 × 190 mm (7^1/8 × 2 × 7^1/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm ( 7^1/4 × 2^1/8 × 6^1/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.6 kg (3 lb 9 oz)

Supplied accessories:

Card remote commander: RM-X156

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Rotary commander: RM-X4S

BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord):

CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX, CDX-656X

Source selector: XA-C40

AUX-IN selector: XA-300

Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-110IP

Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.

US and foreign patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories.

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

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.
  • Paper is used for the packaging cushions.
• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.

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, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.
- The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for a 2-speaker system.
- The CD changer is incompatible with the disc (MP3/WMA/AAC/ATRAC CD).
→Play back with this unit.

No beep sound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 12).
• 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.

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

• The dimmer is set "Dimmer on" (page 13).
• The angle of the front panel is not proper.
  →Adjust the angle of the front panel by pressing and hold (ANGLE) (page 7).
• 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 17).

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 display disappears while the unit is operating.

The Black Out function is set to on (page 12).

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

• If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), card remote commander operation is not possible (page 12).
• Make sure the insulation film has been removed (page 4).

DSO does not function.

Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect.

The images change automatically.

In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be displayed.

→To display selected image only, set to “Auto Image off” (page 12).

Any display items do not display.

→Set to “Info All” (page 13).

Cannot adjust the volume level (AUX).

The portable audio device was not connected when AUX was selected as SOURCE. →Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack.

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.
- The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 16).
- The disc format and file version are incompatible with this unit (For details, refer to page 4 and 16).

MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back than others.

The following discs take a longer time to start playback.

• a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
• a disc recorded in Multi Session.
• a disc to which data can be added.

The ATRAC CD cannot play.

• The disc is not created by authorized software, such as SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner.
• Tracks that are not included in the group cannot be played.

The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll.
• “Auto Scroll” is set to off. →Set to “Auto Scroll on” (page 13) or press 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.
• When the DSO mode is on, the sound is sometimes hampered by noises. →Set the DSO mode to “off” (page 11).

Preset tuning is not possible.

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

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• The local seek mode is set to "on."
  →Set to “Local off” (page 13).
• 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 to “Mono on” (page 13).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.
→Set to “Mono off” (page 13).

Error displays/Messages

Blank Disc\*1

Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.*2 →Play an MD with recorded tracks.

Error\*1

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. ^2
  →Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play because of some problem. →Insert another disc.

Failure

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

Load

The changer is loading the disc. →Wait until loading is complete.

Local Seek +/-

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO Album Name

An album name is not written in the track.

NO Disc

The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. Insert discs in the changer.

NO Disc Name

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

NO Group Name

A group name is not written in the track.

NO Information

Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA/AAC files or ATRAC CD.

NO Magazine

The disc magazine is not inserted in the CD changer. Insert the magazine in the changer.

NO Music

The disc is not a music file. →Insert a music CD in this unit or MP3 playable changer.

NO Track Name

A track name is not written in the track.

Not Read

The disc information has not been read by the unit.

→Load the disc, then select it on the list.

Not Ready

The lid of the MD changer is open or the MDs are not inserted properly.

→Close the lid or insert the MDs properly.

Offset

There may be an internal malfunction.

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

Push Reset

The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated because of some problem.

→Press the RESET button (page 4).

Read

The unit is reading all track and album/group 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.

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

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

*1 If an error occurs during playback of a CD or MD, the disc number of the CD or MD does not appear in the display.

*2 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT

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Ajuste del reloj

Nota

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MID: 500 Hz o 1,0 kHz

HI: 10,0 kHz o 12,5 kHz

8 Presione ENTER.

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Especificaciones

Graves: ±10 dB a 60 Hz (XPLOD)

Medios: ±10 dB a 1 kHz (XPLOD)

Agudos: ±10 dB a 10 kHz (XPLOD)

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设定时钟

时钟采用 12 小时制数字显示。

注意

切勿在前面板内表面放任何东西。

将光盘插入本机

1 按 ▲。

前面板自动滑下。

2 插入光盘 （标签面朝上）。

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前面板自动向上滑，然后自动开始播放。

退出光盘

1 按 ▲。

前面板自动滑下 ， 然后光盘被退出。

2 按 ▲关闭前面板。

注意

前面板滑下 15 秒钟后会自动向上滑。

调整前面板的角度

3 按 ENTER 接收该电台。

显示返回至正常接收模式。

用卡片式遥控器操作

HI: 10.0 kHz 或 12.5 kHz

7 转动音量控制拨盘，调整均衡器曲线。

8 按 ENTER。

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附加信息

使用前注意事项

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续下页 →

CD-R/CD-RW 光盘的注意事项

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保险丝 (10A)

清洁连接器

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前面板的背部

注意

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2 取出装置。

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③将本机从安装位置滑出。

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规格

CD 播放机部分

信噪比：120 dB

频率响应：10 - 20000 Hz

抖晃率：低于可测限制

调谐器部分

FM

调谐范围：

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