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2-898-878-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
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-GT81UW Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 12.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demost
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For installation and connections, see the Warning if your car’s ignition has no supplied installation/connections manual. ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is Warning turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press This equipment has been tested and found to and hold (OFF) until the display disappears comply with the limits for a Class B dig
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting Started Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 11 Customizing the equalizer curve Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 — EQ3 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setti
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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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Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front Detaching the front panel panel. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Inserting the disc in the unit Caution alarm 1 Press Z. If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF The front panel slides down automatically. position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. 2 Insert the disc (label side up). The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OF
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12 3 46 5 78 9 q; qa PUSH SOUND / ENTER ANGLE MODE MENU SEEK IMAGE SEEK LIST SOURCE REP SHUF GP/ALBM BBE MP PAUSE AUX DSPL 123 4 5 6 SCRL OFF CDX-GT81UW qs qd qfqg qh qjqk ql Radio: Card remote commander To tune in stations automatically (press up/ RM-X152 down); find a station manually (press up/ down and hold). wd qk OFF ATT B MODE button 8, 10, 13 wf To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the qd SOURCE SOUND MODE 3 4 SAT tuner band (mod
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K USB terminal 9 wf SOUND button To enter sound setting. L (front panel release) button 5 2 wg LIST/CAT* button 9, 10, 13 M SOURCE button To list up. To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ 1 3 wh M/m (+/–) buttons MD* /USB/AUX/SAT* ). To select preset stations/skip groups (press); N LIST button 9, 10, 13 skip groups continuously (press and hold). To list up. wj Number buttons 1 2 O DSPL (display) button 8, 9 CD/MD* /USB* : To change display items. (1): REP 8, 10, 13 (2): SHUF 8, 10, 1
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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. Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 12). Storing automatically — BTM 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). 3 Rotate the volume control dial
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Receiving a station through a list USB devices — LIST You can list up the frequency. Playback of USB devices 1 Select the band, then press (LIST). The frequency appears. 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired station appears. 3 Press (ENTER) to receive the station. 1 Connect the USB device to the USB The display returns to normal reception terminal. mode. Playback starts. With the card remote commander If a USB device is already connected, press Select the band, then press (LIST
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Tip Repeat Playlist playlist repeatedly. Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC, Shuffle Album album in random order. see page 16; ATRAC, see page 16. Shuffle Artist artist in random order. Note The display differs depending on the Mass Storage Shuffle Playlist playlist in random order. Class type USB device, and ATRAC Audio Device. Shuffle Device device in random order. To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat Listening to
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Customizing the equalizer curve Other functions — EQ3 Tune Changing the sound settings “Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then press (SOUND). Adjusting the sound characteristics 2 Rotate the volume control dial to select “EQ3 parametric” then press 1 Press (SOUND). (ENTER). 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the 3 Rotate the volume control dial to desired menu item appears, then select “Custom” then press (SEEK) + press (ENTER). up. 3
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Dimmer Adjusting setup items — MENU To change the brightness of the display. –“Auto” (z): to dim the display automatically 1 Press (MENU). when you turn lights on. 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the – “on”: to dim the display. desired menu item appears, then – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer. press (ENTER). Illumination 3 Rotate the volume control dial to To change the illumination color: “Blue” (z) or select the setting, then press (ENTER). “Red.” The setting is complete. Auto Scrol
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DSPL MODE SOUND 2 Connect to the unit. album within 2 seconds of first The source automatically switches to “AUX”. continuously releasing. discs repeatedly. discs then, press again within 2 continuously seconds and hold. AUX Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (1) (REP) or (2) AUX (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select To play 1 Repeat Disc* disc repeatedly. Connecting cord* Shuffle tracks in the changer in random (not supplied) 1 Changer* order. 2 Shuffle
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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. ATT If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, SOUND allow the unit to cool off before operating it. PRESET/ Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically DISC while the unit is operating. MODE Moisture condensation SOURCE On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and DSPL displ
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Before playing, clean the discs About USB devices with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc Mass Storage Class and ATRAC Audio Device type USB devices compliant with the USB from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, standard can be used. However, this unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB HUB, and is not thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray compatible with devices that have a HUB function. For details on the compatibi
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About MP3 files About ATRAC files MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is ATRAC3plus format a music file compression format standard. It ATRAC3, which stands for Adaptive Transform compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 Acoustic Coding3, is audio compression of its original size. technology. It compresses audio CD data to ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to approximately 1/10 of its original size. MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and ATRAC3p
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Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Removing the unit Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur. 1 Remove the protection collar. 1Detach the front panel (page 5). WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. 2Pinch both edges of the protection collar, Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of then pull it out. in fire. Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating state
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Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Specifications Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD) POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery DISTORTION (negative ground (earth)) 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 190 mm average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven 1 1 (7 /8 × 2 × 7 /2 in) (w/h/d) from 20 Hz to 2
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DSO does not function. Troubleshooting Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, DSO may not have a desirable effect. The following checklist will help you remedy The images change automatically. problems you may encounter with your unit. In Auto Image mode, the selected image cannot be Before going through the checklist below, check the displayed. connection and operating procedures. t To display selected image only, set to “Auto Image off” (page 12). General Any display item
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Radio reception Error displays/Messages The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. 1 Blank Disc* Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) 2 Tracks have not been recorded on the MD.* or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power t Play an MD with recorded tracks. supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only Checking when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. in the rear/side glass).
