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FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player
2-664-436-21(1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
DE
Bedienungsanleitung
FR
Mode d’emploi
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Istruzioni per l’uso
NL
Gebruiksaanwijzing
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Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. This label is located on the bottom of the CD playback chassis. You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also Disposal of Old Electrical & containing Multi Session (page 20)) and Electronic Equipment (Applicable in ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus the European Union and other format (page 20)). European countries with separate Type o
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Table of Contents Getting Started Enjoying your best sound — X-DSP Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 HDEQ. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 DSO 3D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA . . . . . 12
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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 1234569 7 8q; OPEN OFF GP/ALBM PUSH SOUND MENU BBE SEEK– SEEK+ BBE MP IMAGE ENTER HDEQ DSPL/ REP SHUF PAUSE PTY GP/ALBM MODE AF/TA SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 CDX-GT700D qa qs qd qf qg qh qj 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-X154 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. wd 2 OFF ATT A SEEK –/+ buttons wf CD: qd SOURCE SOUND
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1 2 3 E GP* /ALBM* +/– buttons* T Disc slot 5 To select preset stations/skip groups (press); To insert the disc. skip groups continuously (press and hold). The following buttons on the card remote F MENU button commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. To enter menu. wa
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 17. 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, MW or LW. 2 Press (MENU). C 3 Press
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Display items Tuning automatically Example: when you select the normal play mode 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (page 7). until “Seek” appears, then press (SEEK) –/+ to search for the station. A B C Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat procedure until the desired station is received. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the D E approximate frequency, then press (S
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Local Link function (UK only) Setting AF and TA/TP This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the your number buttons. desired setting appears. 1 During FM reception, press a number button Select To ((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored. AF on activate AF and deactivate TA. 2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station. TA on activate TA and deactivate AF. Repeat this
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Type of programmes Enjoying your best sound News (News), Current Affairs (Current — X-DSP Affairs), Information (Information), Sport (Sports), Education (Education), Drama X-DSP, Sony's new sound engine, creates an (Drama), Cultures (Culture), Science ideal in-car sound field with digital signal (Science), Varied Speech (Varied), processing. X-DSP contains the following Pop Music (Popular Music), Rock Music features: HDEQ, DSO 3D, Intelligent Time (Rock Music), Easy Listening (Easy
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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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Setting DSO 3D and I-TA HDEQ Tuning The equalizer curve is precisely adjustable for 1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select frequency and volume level. Tuning consists of 4 your desired item during playback. channels: Front L/R and Rear L/R. The items change as follows: DSO 3D t I-TA t Balance t Fader t Sub Woofer 2 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting. After about 3 seconds, the setting is complete. With the card remote commander 1 Select “SOUND” t “HDEQ” in MENU In step 2:
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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 Enter the distance value measured following the 1 Enter their values using
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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 (GP/ALBM) +/–; in steps 2, 3 and 4, press < or , instead of Sub Woofer (ENTER). You can adjust the balance, fader and subwoofer volume. The following items can be set (follow the page r
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LIST Dimmer To change the brightness of the display. When the radio or CD/MD changer is used, the – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer. station frequency, or CD/MD number/track –“Auto” (z): to dim the display automatically name is displayed. when you turn lights on. 2 – “on”: to dim the display. PTY* Auto Scroll You can tune to a station by selecting the desired To scroll long displayed item automatically programme type. when the disc/album/group/track is changed. –“off” (z): to not scroll. *1
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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 aerial 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 len
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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 centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA file (track) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue 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 pla
