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2-653-153-22 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
DE
Bedienungsanleitung
FR
Mode d’emploi
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Istruzioni per l’uso
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Gebruiksaanwijzing
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CDX-GT300S
CDX-GT300
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Welcome ! Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact After turning the ignition off, be sure to press Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display following functions. disappears. CD playback Otherwise, the display does not turn off and You can play CD-DA (also containing CD this causes battery drain. TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) and ATRAC CD
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Table of Contents Getting Started Other functions Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting the sound characteristics Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Customizing the equalizer curve Inserting
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Getting Started Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to Resetting the unit prevent theft. Before operating the unit for the first time, or Caution alarm after replacing the car battery or changing the If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF connections, you must reset the unit. position without detaching the front panel, the Detach the front panel and press the RESET caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. button with a pointed object, such as a ball
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Attaching the front panel Inserting the disc in the unit Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left 1 Press (OPEN). side in. 2 Insert the disc (label side up). Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. A B 3 Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. Ejecting the disc 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z. The disc is ejected. x 3 Close the front panel. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit CDX-GT300S CDX-GT300 Front panel removed qk ql w; 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. OFF ATT A OFF button To power off; stop the source. SOURCE SEL MODE B Volume control dial/select button 11 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). + C Receptor for the card remote comman
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1 2 3 H GP* /ALBM* +/– buttons* T Disc slot 5 To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/ To insert the disc. albums continuously (press and hold). The following buttons on the card remote I SEEK –/+ buttons commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks wa < (.)/, (>) buttons continuously (press, then press again within To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast- –/+ on the unit. forward a track (
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 12. 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 ATRAC CD indication 2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM” B Source flashes. C WMA/MP3/BBE MP indication The unit stor
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Notes Depending on the country/region, not all RDS RDS functions may be available. RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting Overview RDS data. FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio programme signal. Setting AF and TA/TP 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the Display items desired setting appears. Select To AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA. TA-O
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Staying with one regional Type of programmes programme — 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 programme’s reception ROCK M (Roc
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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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2 M.DSPL* (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. – “M.DSPL-SA” (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyser. – “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns. – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display. 1 DEMO* (Demonstration) To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.” AUX A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track/album is changed. – “A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll. – “A.SCRL-OFF” (z): to not scroll. 3 Connecting cord* REG* (not supplied) To se
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DSPL MODE SEL Skipping albums and discs Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary 1 During playback, press (GP/ALBM) +/–. commander control the same functions as those on this unit. To skip Press (GP/ALBM) ATT album and release (hold for a SEL moment). PRESET/ album within 2 seconds of first DISC continuously releasing. MODE discs repeatedly. SOURCE discs then, press again within 2 DSPL continuously seconds and hold. VOL SEEK/AMS OFF Repeat and shuffle play The following
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Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the centre 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 analogue discs. Power aerial will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-Rs/CD-RW
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For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or Playback order of MP3/WMA files SonicStage Simple Burner manual. Folder MP3/WMA (album) Note Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized MP3/WMA file software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or (track) 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 commande
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Fuse replacement 3Pull out the release keys to remove the When replacing the fuse, be protection collar. 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, Fuse (10A) consult your nearest Sony 2 Remove the unit. dealer. 1Insert both release keys simultaneously Cleaning the connectors until they click
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MW/LW Tuning range: MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz LW: 153 – 279 kHz Aerial terminal: External aerial connector Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz (more than 80 %) Sensitivity: MW: 30 µV, LW: 40 µV Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards. Power amplifier section Halogenated flame retardants are not used in Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) cabinets. Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms VO
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The display disappears from/does not appear Radio reception in the display window. The stations cannot be received. The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11). The sound is hampered by noises. The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). Connect a power aerial control lead (blue) or tPress and hold (OFF) on the unit until the accessory power supply lead (red) to the power display appears. supply lead of a car’s aerial booster (only when your The connectors are dirty (page 16). car
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OFFSET Error displays/Messages There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication 1 BLANK* remains on in the display, consult your nearest 2 Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.* Sony dealer. t Play an MD with recorded tracks. READ 1 ERROR* The unit is reading all track and group information on 2 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.* the disc. t Clean or insert the disc correctly. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts A blank di
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Bedienung eines gesondert erhältlichen Wichtig! Geräts Bitte nehmen Sie sich etwas Zeit, um Sie können auch gesondert erhältliche CD/MD- den Geräte-Pass vollständig Wechsler steuern. auszufüllen. Dieser befindet sich auf Anschließen eines zusätzlichen Geräts der hinteren Umschlagseite dieser – An die Eingangsbuchse AUX an der Vorderseite des Geräts können Sie ein Bedienungsanleitung. tragbares Audiogerät anschließen. * Eine CD mit CD TEXT ist eine CD-DA, die Informationen wie den Name
