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3-285-539-21 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
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-GT55IP
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For installation and connections, see the Disposal of waste batteries supplied installation/connections manual. (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Getting Started Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 13 Customizing the equalizer curve Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 — EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Welcome ! Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Resetting the unit Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. Before operating the unit for the first time, or � CD playback after replacing the car battery or changing the You can play CD-DA (also containing CD connections, you must reset the unit. TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC Detach the front panel and press the RESET files (page 17)). button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point p
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Tip Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to You can set the clock automatically with the RDS operate the unit. feature (page 11). A Detaching the front panel B 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 c caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). Note The unit is turned off. Do not
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 23 4 56 7 OPEN OFF BROWSE SOURCE SEEK SEEK AUX BACK MODE PTY ALBUM REP SHUF PAUSE SCRL AF/TA 12 3456 DSPL PUSH ENTER / SELECT 8 9q; qa qs qd qf Front panel removed qg qh qj RESET This section contains instructions on the location Card remote commander of controls and basic operations. For details, see RM-X151 the respective pages. For iPod operation, see “iPod” on page 11. wa 1 The corresponding buttons on the card remote OFF ATT comman
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F AUX input jack page 15 The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions To connect a portable audio device. from the unit. Remove the insulation film before G OPEN button page 5 use (page 4). H (BACK) button page 8 qk < (.)/, (>) buttons To return to the previous display. To control CD/radio/iPod, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. I Receptor for the card remote Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by commander < ,. J SEEK –/+ buttons ql
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Searching for a track — Quick-BrowZer You can search for a track in a CD or iPod easily by category. (BROWSE): To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode. OFF BROWSE SOURCE SEEK SEEK Control dial: To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press). BACK MODE PUSH ENTER / SELECT (BACK): To return to the previous display. 1 Press (BROWSE). The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. Display items differ, depending on the type of iPod or disc. 2 Rotate the con
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CD Radio Storing and receiving stations Display items 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) A Source repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ FM3, MW or LW. artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track name, Text information, Clock 2 Press and hold the select button. The setu
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Setting AF and TA RDS 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) Select To service send inaudible digital information along AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA. with the regular radio program signal. TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF. Display items AF, TA-ON activate both AF and TA. AF, TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA. Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setti
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MENU 2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button iPod of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received. Playing back iPod By connecting an iPod to the dock connector at Selecting PTY the rear of the unit, you can listen on your car speakers, while controlling the iPod from the 1 Press and hold (AF/TA) (PTY) during unit. FM reception. Notes � When an iPod is connected to the dock connector, operation from the iPod cannot be performed. � Before connecting
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Tips � When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, Setting the play mode the mode changes to the Resuming mode. In Resuming mode, pressing (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) 1 During playback, press (MODE). does not function. If you cancel the resuming mode The mode changes as follows: by pressing (MODE) or (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) now Album Mode t Track Mode t function to change the play mode. Podcast Mode* t Genre Mode t � When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, Playlist Mode t Arti
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Customizing the equalizer curve Other functions — EQ3 Changing the sound settings “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press the select Adjusting the sound button repeatedly to select “EQ3.” characteristics 2 Rotate the control dial to select 1 Press the select button repeatedly “CUSTOM.” until the desired item appears. 3 Press the select button repeatedly 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears. selec
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A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) Adjusting setup items — SET To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is changed. 1 Press and hold the select button. – “A.SCRL-ON” (z): to scroll. The setup display appears. – “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll. 2 Press the select button repeatedly LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) until the desired item appears. – “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with 3 Rotate the control dial to select the stronger signals. setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). –“LOCAL-OFF
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S D PL MODE SEL Rotary commander RM-X4S Using optional equipment Attaching the label Auxiliary audio equipment Attach the indication label depending on how By connecting an optional portable audio device you mount the rotary commander. to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below: Con
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Changing the operative direction Additional Information The operative direction of the controls is factory- set as shown below. Precautions To increase � 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. To decrease Moisture condensation If you need to mount the rotary commander on On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture the right hand side of the steering col
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� Before playing, clean the discs Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc files (CD-R/RW) from the center out. Do not use Folder solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA/AAC (album) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray MP3/WMA/ AAC file intended for analog discs. (track) 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
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About AAC files Maintenance � AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. It Replacing the lithium battery of the compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* card remote commander of its original size. Under normal conditions, the battery will last � AAC tag is 126 characters. approximately 1 year. (The service life may be � When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) extension “.m4a” to t
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Cleaning the connectors Removing the unit The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In 1 Remove the protection collar. order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not 1Detach the front panel (page 5). apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors 2Pinch both edges of the protection collar, may be damaged. then pull it out. Main unit Back of the front panel Notes x �
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General Specifications Output: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal CD Player section Power amplifier control terminal Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Inputs: Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Telephone ATT control terminal Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal Tuner section AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) FM iPod signal input terminal (dock connector) Tone controls:
