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4-152-750-21(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
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-GT540UI Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this TM product will control a Sony HD Radio tuner (sold separately). Warning TM For HD Radio tuner operation, please refer to TM the HD Radio tuner Operating Instructions. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital TM HD Radio and the HD Radio Ready l
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Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may r
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Table of Contents Getting Started USB devices Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . .
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Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/ Provides information on: � Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players � Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files 5
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Getting Started Canceling the DEMO mode You can cancel the demonstration display which Playable discs on this unit appears during turning off. This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD 1 Press and hold the select button. TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC The setup display appears. files (page 20)). 2 Press the select button repeatedly Type of discs Label on the disc until “DEMO” appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select “DEMO-OFF.” CD-DA 4 Press and hold the select button. The setup i
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Attaching the front panel Detaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of You can detach the front panel of this unit to the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into prevent theft. position until it clicks. 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 and hold (SOURCE/OFF). The unit is
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 2 34 5 6 7 8 SOURCE OFF SEEK SEEK AUX ZAP CAT ALBM REP SHUF DM PAUSE SCRL MODE PTY 123 45 6 DSPL 9q; qa qsqdqfqg qh qj qk This section contains instructions on the location E Disc slot of controls and basic operations. Insert the disc (label side up), playback For details, see the respective pages. starts. A SEEK +/– buttons F Display window CD/USB: G Z (eject) button To skip tracks (press); skip tracks To eject the disc. continuously (pres
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3 O PTY/CAT* button page 13 To select PTY in RDS. P Number buttons CD/USB: (1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/ AAC playback) To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). 2 (3): REP* page 14, 15, 16 (4): SHUF page 14, 15, 16 (5): DM+ Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. To activate the DM+ function, set “ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.” (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and ho
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Remove the insulation film before use (page 6). Card remote commander RM-X151 A OFF button To turn off; stop the source. 1 6 1 B SOURCE button* OFF ATT To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ 7 2 USB/AUX). SOURCE SEL MODE 8 C < (.)/, (>) buttons 3 To control radio/CD/USB, the same as + (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. 9 Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,. – DSPL SCRL q; D DSPL (display) button 4 To change display items. 13 2 2 E VOL (volume) +* /– button qa 46 5 To adjust volume. F AT
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Searching by skip items Searching for a track — Jump mode When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly. Searching a track by name 1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode. — Quick-BrowZer The following display appears. You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category. Control dial/ (BROWSE) select button A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer Then the item name will appear. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired
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Searching a track by listening to Radio track passages — ZAPPIN™ While playing back short track passages in a CD Storing and receiving stations or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. Caution ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a When tuning in stations while driving, use Best track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode. Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. (BACK) Select button Storing automatically — BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
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Type of programs RDS NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK Overview (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), service send inaudible digital information along OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA with the regular radio program signal. (Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues), Display items SOFT R B (Soft Rhy
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CD USB devices For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site. Display items Support site http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/ A A Source 1 1 � MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media B Track name* , Disc/artist name* , Artist 1 2 1 Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant name* , Album number* , Album name* , with the USB standard can be used. Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock � Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA *1 The informatio
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MENU � This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. iPod For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see Display items “About iPod” on page 20 or visit the support site. In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations. A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Support site Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing http://esupport.sony.com time,
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2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode. Setting the play mode The mode changes as follows: RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t 1 During playback, press (MODE). PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST The mode changes as follows: t ARTIST ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t * May not appear depending on iPod setting. GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST 3 Adjust the volume. * May not appear depending on iPod setting. Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playback. playlists and artists Removing
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Other functions Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control Changing the sound settings You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly. Adjusting the sound 1 During playback, press and hold characteristics (MODE). 1 Press the select button repeatedly “MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able until the desired item appears. to operate the iPod directly. 2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the To change the display item selected item. Press (DSPL). The display items change
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Customizing the equalizer curve Adjusting setup items — SET — EQ3 1 Press and hold the select button. “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your The setup display appears. own equalizer settings. 2 Press the select button repeatedly 1 Select a source, then press the select until the desired item appears. button repeatedly to select “EQ3.” 3 Rotate the control dial to select the 2 Rotate the control dial to select setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). “CUSTOM.” 4 Press and hold the select button. 3
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Z.TIME (Zappin Time) Using optional equipment Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. – “Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),” “Z.TIME-2 Auxiliary audio equipment (about 9 seconds),” “Z.TIME-3 (about 30 By connecting an optional portable audio device seconds).” to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the 3 LPF* (Low Pass Filter) unit and then simply selecting the source, you Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” can listen on your car speakers. The volume level “80Hz,” “1
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– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in Additional Information music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session. Precautions � Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC parked in direct sunlight. files � Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. Folder MP3/WMA/AAC Moisture condensation (album) Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, MP3/WMA/ remove the disc and wait for about an hour
