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2-663-780-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
ES
Manual de instrucciones
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. CDX-GT805DX Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 14.
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Welcome ! Warning Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact This equipment has been tested and found to Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the comply with the limits for a Class B digital following functions. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CD playback These limits are designed to provide reasonable You can play CD-DA (also containing CD protection against harmful interference in a TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also residential installation. This equipment containing
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Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying your best sound — X-DSP Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 HDEQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DSO 3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA . . . . . 10
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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 Z. side in. The front panel slides down automatically. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to 2 Insert the disc (label side up). operate the unit. The front panel slides up automatically, then A playback starts automatically. B Ejecting the disc 1 Press Z. The front panel slides down automatically, Note then the disc is ejec
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SEEK Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12 3 457 6 8 ANGLE OFF PUSH SOUND PUSH ENTER + MODE MENU – REP SHUF PAUSE SOURCE 125 34 6 DSPL IMAGE CDX-GT805DX 9 q; qa qs qd qf qg Refer to the pages listed for details. The Card remote commander corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X152 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. 2 ql OFF ATT A MODE button 8, 15 w; To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the q; SOURCE SOUND MODE 1 unit* . 1 LIST/ 7 MENU CAT
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H Z (eject)/ANGLE button 5 ql ATT (attenuate) button To eject the disc/slide down the front panel To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press (press); angle the front panel in 3 positions again. (press and hold). w; SOUND button I (front panel release) button 4 To select sound items. 3 J SOURCE button wa LIST/CAT* button 9, 16 To power on/change the source (Radio/CD/ To list up. 2 3 MD* /AUX/SAT* ). ws M/m (+/–) buttons K Number buttons To select preset stations/skip groups (press); Radio: ski
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 15. Caution Display items When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (page 7). Storing automatically — BTM A B 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). C 3 Rot
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Tuning automatically Enjoying your best sound 1 Select the band, then press (ENTER) — X-DSP until “Seek” appears, then rotate the X-DSP, Sony's new sound engine, creates an SEEK control dial to search for the ideal in-car sound field with digital signal station. processing. X-DSP contains the following Scanning stops when the unit receives a features: HDEQ, DSO 3D, Intelligent Time station. Repeat this procedure until the Alignment (abbreviated as I-TA) and BBE MP. desired station is r
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DSO 3D Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA DSO 3D is a virtual 3D sound technology that You can set localization of sound to suit your alleviates the problem of poor speakers. It creates listening position. Calculating the distance a virtual sound stage with 3 dimensions between the seat and speaker, the unit is able to (Elevation, Width and Depth) between the change the localization by delaying the sound speakers and listener. output from each speaker. The unit can simulate a natural sound f
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HDEQ Tuning Selecting to taste — SOUND The equalizer curve is precisely adjustable for You can set up in various ways, selecting the frequency and volume level. Tuning consists of 4 preset of HDEQ, DSO 3D and I-TA. channels: Front L/R and Rear L/R. 1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select your desired item during playback. The items change as follows: HDEQ t DSO 3D t I-TA t Balance t Fader t Sub Woofer 2 Rotate the volume control dial to 1 Select “SOUND” t “HDEQ” in MENU select the setting.
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Pro mode DSO 3D Tuning This mode is for those who wish to be more The height, width and depth of the virtual sound creative in shaping the sound. Measure the stage can be adjusted to your taste. distance between your listening position and each speaker. You will need to input these distances for the correct delay(s) to be applied. 1 Select “SOUND” t “DSO 3D” in MENU mode. 1 Select “SOUND” t “I-TA” t “Pro Mode” 2 Select “Custom1,” “Custom2” or in MENU mode. “Custom3” to store. 2 Select “C
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Precisely adjusting your sound This section explains how to create the ideal listening field within the car, making extensive use of I-TA Pro mode and HDEQ. Start ! Example of vocal localization of sound* in the listening position at front left seat. Advance 1 Set the equalizer to Flat. Other setting sound features should be off. 2 Measure the distance between your listening position and each speaker. I-TA Pro mode 1 Enter their values using I-TA Pro Enter the distance value measured follo
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5 Press (MENU). Other functions The display returns to normal play/reception mode. Changing the sound settings Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. Adjusting the sound With the card remote commander characteristics — Balance/Fader/ In steps 2 and 3: press M or m instead of the SEEK control dial; in steps 2, 3 and 4, press < or , Sub Woofer instead of (ENTER). You can adjust the balance, fader and subwoofer volume. The following items can be set (follow the
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LIST Auto Scroll To scroll long displayed item automatically When the radio or CD/MD changer is used, the when the disc/album/group/track is changed. station frequency, or CD/MD number/track –“off” (z): to not scroll. name is displayed. –“on”: to scroll. *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. RECEIVE MODE *3 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may Local (Local seek mode) become monaural while in the stereo reception –“off” (z): to tune normal reception. mode. – “on”: t
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DSPL MODE SOUND Repeat and shuffle play Auxiliary audio equipment 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) You can connect optional Sony portable devices (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the appears. unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to Select To play listen to the portable device on your car speakers. 1 Repeat Disc* disc repeatedly. Note When connecting a portable device, be sure BU
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Location of controls Additional Information The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those Precautions on this unit or the card remote commander. ATT If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, SOUND allow the unit to cool off before operating it. PRESET/ Power antenna will extend automatically while the DISC unit is operating. MODE Moisture condensation SOURCE On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the le
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Before playing, clean the discs Playback order of MP3/WMA files with a commercially available Folder cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc MP3/WMA (album) from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA file (track) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. 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
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For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or Cleaning the connectors SonicStage Simple Burner manual. The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In Note order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, SonicStage Simple Burne
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AM 2 Remove the unit. Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz 1Insert both release keys simultaneously Antenna terminal: External antenna connector until they click. Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV Hook facing Power amplifier section inwards. 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) 2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. Subwoofer output te
