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2-898-876-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
ES
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-GT71W Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 12.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostr
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The “SAT Radio Ready” For installation and connections, see the logo indicates that this supplied installation/connections manual. product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest Warning authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. This equipment has been tested and found to “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT comply with the limits for a Class B digital Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all device, pursuant
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 12 Setti
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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 16)) button with a pointed obje
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Setting the clock Detaching the front panel The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press (MENU). 2 Rotate the volume control dial until Caution alarm “Clock Adjust” appears, then press If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF (ENTER). position without detaching the front panel, the The clock adjustment display appears. caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in 3 Rotate the volu
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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 playback starts automatically. A B Ejecting the disc 1 Press Z. The front panel slides down automatically, then the disc is ejected.
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Adjusting the angle of the front panel (ANGLE) 1 Press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly until the front panel is angled accordingly. The front panel can be set to 3 positions. To return the front panel to its default position, press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly until the front panel is returned to its default position. Tips After the front panel slides down (to insert the disc), it returns to the position you set again automatically. The front panel angle you set is stored in the unit. When
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12 346 5 78 9 q; PUSH SOUND / ENTER ANGLE MODE MENU SEEK IMAGE SEEK LIST AUX SOURCE REP SHUF GP/ALBM BBE MP PAUSE DSPL SCRL OFF 123 4 5 6 CDX-GT71W qaqs qdqf qg qhqj qk 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. ws qj OFF ATT A SEEK +/– control 1 wd CD/MD* : qs SOURCE SOUND MODE To skip tracks (press up/down); sk
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G RESET button (Location behind the front ql ENTER button panel) 4 To complete a setting. w;
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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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Tuning automatically Other functions 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/– Changing the sound settings control up or down to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a Adjusting the sound station. Repeat this procedure until the characteristics desired station is received. Tip 1 Press (SOUND). If you know the frequency of the station you want to 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the listen to, press and hold (SEEK) +/– control to quickly desired menu item ap
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Customizing the equalizer curve Adjusting setup items — MENU — EQ3 Tune 1 Press (MENU). “Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 2 Rotate the volume control dial until the desired menu item appears, then 1 Select a source, then press (SOUND). press (ENTER). 2 Rotate the volume control dial to 3 Rotate the volume control dial to select “EQ3 parametric,” then press select the setting, then press (ENTER). (ENTER). The setting is complete. 3 Rotate the volume control di
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1 Turn off the portable audio device. Dimmer To change the brightness of the display. 2 Connect to the unit. –“Auto” (z): to dim the display automatically The source automatically switches to “AUX”. when you turn lights on. – “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer. Illumination To change the illumination color: “Blue” (z) or AUX “Red.” Auto Scroll To scroll long displayed item automatically AUX when the disc/album/group/track is changed. –“on” (z): to scroll. – “off”: to n
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DSPL MODE SOUND Skipping albums and discs Rotary commander RM-X4S 1 During playback, press (3)/(4) (GP/ALBM – /+). Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how Press (3)/(4) (GP/ALBM –/ To skip you mount the rotary commander. +) album and release (hold for a moment). album within 2 seconds of first continuously releasing. discs repeatedly. discs then, press again within 2 Location of controls continuously seconds and hold. The corresponding buttons on the rotary commande
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1 While pushing the VOL control, press and Additional Information hold (SOUND). Precautions If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc
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Before playing, clean the discs Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc files from the center out. Do not use Folder MP3/WMA/AAC solvents such as benzine, (album) thinner, commercially available MP3/WMA/ cleaners, or antistatic spray AAC file intended for analog discs. (track) 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. Y
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During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR Notes on the lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. (variable bit rate) AAC file, elapsed playing time Should the battery be swallowed, immediately may not display accurately. consult a doctor. * only for 128 kbps Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Note on AAC Be sure to observe the correct polarity when Playback of a copyright-protected file is not supported. installing the bat
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Removing the unit Specifications 1 Remove the protection collar. AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS 1Detach the front panel (page 5). POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous then pull it out. average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt
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Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Troubleshooting Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD) The following checklist will help you remedy Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery problems you may encounter with your unit. (negative ground (earth)) Before going through the checklist below, check the Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 190 mm connection and operating procedures. 1 1 (7 /8 × 2 × 7 /2 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm 1 1 1 General
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Card remote commander operation is not Radio reception possible. The stations cannot be received. Make sure the insulation film has been removed The sound is hampered by noises. (page 4). Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) DSO does not function. or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power Depending on the type of car interior or type of music, supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only DSO may not have a desirable effect. when your car has built-in FM/A
