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2-698-276-32 (1)
FM/MW/LW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
RU
Инструкция по эксплуатации
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11.
Для отмены демонстрации на дисплее (режим DEMO) см. стр. 13.
CDX-GT517EE
© 2006 Sony Corporation
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. Di
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Getting Started Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Customizing the equalizer curve Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 — EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the
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Welcome ! Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Resetting the unit Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. Before operating the unit for the first time, or CD playback after replacing the car battery or changing the You can play CD-DA (also containing CD connections, you must reset the unit. TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC Detach the front panel and press the RESET files also containing Multi Session (page 14)) button with a pointed obje
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Tip Attaching the front panel You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 10). Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Detaching the front panel Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. A Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF B position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound fo
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12 3 4 5 67 OFF PUSH SELECT OPEN DSO SOURCE AUX SEEK SEEK EQ3 MODE GP/ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE PTY DSPL 123 4 5 6 AF/TA CDX-GT517EE 89q;qaqsqd qf qg Front panel removed qh qj qk 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. wa 1 OFF ATT A OFF button ws To power off; stop the source. 4 SOURCE SEL MODE qs B DSO butto
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H EQ3 (equalizer) button 11 The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, from the unit. Remove the insulation film before VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, use (page 4). GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). ql < (.)/, (>) buttons I Receptor for the card remote To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) commander –/+ on the unit. J SEEK –/+ buttons w; VOL (volume) +/– button CD: To adjust volume. To skip tracks (press); skip 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 Source 2 Press and hold the select button. B ATRAC/WMA/MP3/AAC indication The setup display appears. C Track numbe
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Tip Notes If you know the frequency of the station you want to Depending on the country/region, not all RDS listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the functions may be available. approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting (manual tuning). RDS data. Setting AF and TA RDS 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired settin
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Note Setting CT This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas. 1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 11). Local Link function (UK only) Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS This function enables you to select other local station is being received. stations in the area, even if they are not stored on There might be a difference between the time set by your number buttons. the CT function and the actual time. 1 During FM reception, press a number button ((1) to (6
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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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ILM (Illumination) To change the illumination color: “ILM-1” (z) or “ILM-2.” AUX M.DSPL (Motion Display) To select the Motion Display mode. – “M.DSPL-SA” (z): to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. – “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns. AUX – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/group/track is changed. – “A.SCRL-ON” (z): to scroll. Connecting cord* (not supplied) – “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not s
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DSPL MODE SEL Skipping albums and discs Location of controls The corresponding buttons on the rotary 1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM commander control the same functions as those –/+). on this unit. Press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM ATT To skip –/+) SEL PRESET/ album and release (hold for a DISC moment). MODE album within 2 seconds of first continuously releasing. SOURCE discs repeatedly. DSPL discs then, press again within 2 VOL SEEK/AMS OFF continuously seconds and hold. The following co
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Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center 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 analog discs. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-
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Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC About AAC files AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, files is a music file compression format standard. It Folder compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* MP3/WMA/AAC (album) of its original size. MP3/WMA/ AAC tag is 126 characters. AAC file When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file (track) extension “.m4a” to the file name. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time may no
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Cleaning the connectors Maintenance The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) Replacing the lithium battery of the and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not card remote commander apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors Under normal conditions, the battery will last may be damaged. approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on th
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2 Remove the unit. Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) 1Insert both release keys simultaneously Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms until they click. Maximum power output: 50 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Hook facing Outputs: inwards. Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audi
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The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 11). The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the display appears. certain printed wiring boards. The connectors are dirty (page 16). Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets. The Auto Off function does not operate. Cushions made from paper. The unit is turned on. The A
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Radio reception Error displays/Messages The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. 1 BLANK* 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 1 ERROR* when your car has built-in FM/MW/LW antenna 2 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.* (aerial) in the rear/side glass). t Clean
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OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. READ The unit is reading all track and group/album information on the disc. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute. RESET The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated due to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 4). “” or “” During reverse
