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FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
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Operating Instructions
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Bedienungsanleitung
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Mode d’emploi
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Istruzioni per l’uso
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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CDX-GT616U
CDX-GT610U
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“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are For installation and connections, see the registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. supplied installation/connections manual. Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered Warning if your car’s ignition has no trademarks of Microsoft ACC position Corporation in the United States and/or other Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12). countries. The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after t
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Getting Started Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Customizing the equalizer curve Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 — EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setting th
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* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name. Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the Getting Started following functions. CD playback Resetting the unit You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC Before operating the unit for the first time, or files also containing Multi Session (page 15)) after replacing the car battery or changing the and ATRAC CD (ATR
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With the card remote commander Attaching the front panel In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m. Place the hole A of the front panel onto the Tip spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left You can set the clock automatically with the RDS side in. feature (page 10). Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to A prevent theft. B Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to t
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12 3 4 5 67 OFF PUSH SELECT OPEN DSO SOURCE SEEK SEEK EQ3 MODE GP/ALBM REP SHUF BBE MP PAUSE PTY DSPL 123 4 5 6 AF/TA CDX-GT616U CDX-GT610U 8 9q;qaqsqd qf qg Front panel removed qh qj qk RESET Refer to the pages listed for details. The Card remote commander corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X151 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. wa 1 OFF ATT A OFF button ws To power off; stop the source. 4 SOURCE SEL MODE
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H EQ3 (equalizer) button 12 The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, from the unit. Remove the insulation film before VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, use (page 4). GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). ql < (.)/, (>) buttons I Receptor for the card remote To control CD/radio/MD/USB, the same as commander (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. J SEEK –/+ buttons 1 2 w; VOL (volume) +/– button CD/MD* /USB* : To adjust volume. To skip trac
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 13. Caution Display items 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, MW or LW. A Source 2 Press and hold the select button. B ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication The setup display appears. C Track number
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Tip Notes If you know the frequency of the station you want to Depending on the country/region, not all RDS listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the functions may be available. approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting (manual tuning). RDS data. Setting AF and TA RDS 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired settin
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Staying with one regional program Type of programs — REG NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), setting restricts reception to a specific region, so EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), you will not be switched to another regional CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), station with a stronger frequency. VARIED (Varied), POP M (Popular Music), If you leave this regional program’s reception ROCK M (Rock Mus
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Note The display differs depending on the Mass Storage USB devices Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device. Playback USB devices Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. 1 Connect the USB device to the USB ALBUM album repeatedly. terminal. SHUF ALBUM album in random order. Playback starts. SHUF DEVICE device
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Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. Other functions With the card remote commander Changing the sound settings In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m. Adjusting the sound Adjusting setup items — SET characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer 1 Press and hold the select button. volume. The setup display appears. 1 Press the select button repeatedly 2 Press the select button repeatedly until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears. unti
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Skipping albums and discs M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. 1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM – – “M.DSPL-SA” (z): to show moving patterns /+). and spectrum analyzer. – “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns. Press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/ To skip – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion +) Display. album and release (hold for a A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) moment). To scroll long displayed item automatically album within 2 seconds of first when the disc/album/group/track i
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DSPL MODE SEL Adjust the volume level The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit. Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected PRESET/DISC control audio device before playback. The same as (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/+) on the 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. unit (push in and rotate). 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX” VOL (volume) control appears. The same as the volume control dial on the unit “AUX REAR IN” appears. (rotate). SEEK/
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Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use Precautions solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, cleaners, or antistatic spray allow the unit to cool off before operating it. intended for analog discs. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-
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About USB devices About MP3 files Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is type USB devices compliant with the USB a music file compression format standard. It standard can be used. However, this unit cannot compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 recognize USB devices via a USB HUB, and is not of its original size. compatible with devices that have a HUB ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to function. For details on
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Notes on the lithium battery About ATRAC files Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately ATRAC3plus format consult a doctor. ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression contact. technology. It compresses audio CD data to Be sure to observe the correct polarity when approximately 1/10 of its original size. installing the battery. Do not
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Removing the unit Specifications 1 Remove the protection collar. CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB 1Detach the front panel (page 5). Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz 2Engage the release keys together with the Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit protection collar. Tuner section FM Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Orient the release Selectivity: 75
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Supplied accessories: No sound. Card remote commander: RM-X151 The volume is too low. Parts for installation and connections (1 set) The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT Optional accessories/equipment: function (when the interface cable of a car telephone Rotary commander: RM-X4S is connected to the ATT lead) is activated. BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) a 2-speaker system. CD c
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MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in than others. monaural. The following disc/devices take a longer time to start The unit is in monaural reception mode. playback. t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 13). – a disc/devices recorded with a complicated tree structure. RDS – a disc/devices recorded in Multi Session. – a disc/devices to which data can be added. The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening. The ATRAC CD cannot play. The station is non-TP
