2-651-185-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions Mode d’emploi
Owner’s Record
US
FR
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. |
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Serial No. |
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11.
CDX-GT200
CDX-GT20W
© 2005 Sony Corporation
Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.
•CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 11)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 12)).
Type of discs |
Label on the disc |
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
ATRAC CD
•Radio reception
–You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
–BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them.
•Sound adjustment
–EQ3: You can select an equalizer curve for 7 music types.
•Auxiliary equipment connection
–An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.
*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name.
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
–Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
–Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
–Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 6
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 8 Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Other functions
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the sound characteristics
— BAL/FAD/SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Card remote commander RM-X114. . . . . . 10
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 About ATRAC CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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Getting Started
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
RESET button
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.
3Press (DSPL).
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (DSPL).
5Press the select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
With the card remote commander
In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.
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.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press 
, then pull it off towards you.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
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Attaching the front panel
Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.
A
B
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
Card remote commander
RM-X151 (CDX-GT200 only)
OFF |
ATT |
SOURCE SEL MODE
+
–
DSPL |
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SCRL |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
+
VOL
–
CDX-GT200
CDX-GT20W
Refer to the pages listed for details.
AOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
BVolume control dial/select button 9
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).
CEQ3 (equalizer) button 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).
DDisc slot
To insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.
E Display window
FZ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
GSCRL (scroll) button 8
To scroll the display item.
HDSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button
4, 8
To change display items (press); change the display brightness (press and hold).
IGP*1/ALBM*2 +/– buttons
To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/ albums continuously (press and hold).
J 
(front panel release) button 4
6
KSEEK –/+ buttons
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).
LSOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ AUX).
MBTM button 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
NMODE button 8
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
ORESET button (located behind the front panel) 4
PNumber buttons
CD:
(3): REP 8
(4): SHUF 8
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
QSENS button
To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO.
RReceptor for the card remote commander 10
SAUX input jack 10
To connect a portable audio device.
The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.
w; < (.)/, (>) buttons
CD:
To control CD/Radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
wa VOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
ws ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
wd SEL (select) button
To select items.
wf M (+)/m (–) buttons
To control CD, the same as (GP/ALBM) –/+ on the unit.
wg Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
*1 When an ATRAC CD is played.
*2 When an MP3/WMA is played.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery” on page 12.
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CD
Display items
A MP3/ATRAC CD/WMA indication
BTrack number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album/group number*1, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information*2,
Clock
C Source
*1 Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed.
*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, when playing ATRAC CD, text information written by SonicStage, etc., is displayed, and when playing WMA, WMA tag is displayed.
To change display items B, press (DSPL); scroll display items B, press (SCRL) or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 9).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 11; ATRAC CD, see page 12.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
Select |
To play |
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REP-TRACK |
track repeatedly. |
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REP-ALBM*1 |
album repeatedly. |
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REP-GP*2 |
group repeatedly. |
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SHUF-ALBM*1 |
album in random order. |
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SHUF-GP*2 |
group in random order. |
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SHUF-DISC |
disc in random order. |
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*1 |
When an MP3/WMA is played. |
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*2 |
When an ATRAC CD is played. |
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To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM” flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
The number button indication appears in the display.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previous stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this 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 approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).
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Other functions
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.
1Press the select button repeatedly until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
LOW*1 t MID*1 t HI*1 t
BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX*3
*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9).
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB” (page 9). “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 10).
2Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
With the card remote commander
In step 2, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.
1Select a source, then press (EQ3) repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”
2Press the select button repeatedly until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.
3Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.
Adjusting setup items — SET
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to select the setting, press < or ,.
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details):
“z” indicates the default settings.
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON” (z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).
SUB/REAR*1
To switch the audio output.
–“SUB-OUT” (z): to output to a subwoofer.
–“REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.
DIM (Dimmer)
To change the brightness of the display.
–“DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
–“DIM-OFF” (z): to deactivate the dimmer.
DEMO*1 (Demonstration)
To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/group/track/album is changed.
–“A.SCRL-ON”: to scroll.
–“A.SCRL-OFF” (z): to not scroll.
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LPF*2 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” (z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”
Using optional equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
5Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX” appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level.
Card remote commander
RM-X114 (CDX-GT20W only)
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.
DSPL |
DSPL |
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MENU* |
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PRESET + |
SOURCE |
MENU |
DISC + |
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</, |
SEEK– |
SOURCE |
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(SEEK –/+) |
SOUND |
DISC – |
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SOUND |
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PRESET – |
OFF |
OFF |
+ |
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VOL |
VOL (+/–) |
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– |
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MODE
LIST |
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SEEK+ |
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R |
TE |
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EN |
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ATT
MODE
LIST*
m/M
(DISC*/
PRESET +/–)
ENTER*
ATT
AUX
AUX
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
Adjusting the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX FRONT IN” appears.
3Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.
10 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.
•SOUND button
The same as the select button on the unit.
•</, (SEEK –/+) buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK)
–/+ on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)
•M/m (DISC*/PRESET +/–) buttons
To control CD, the same as GP/ALBM –/+ buttons on the unit. (For details of other operations, see “With the card remote commander” on each pages.)
•ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
* Not available for this unit.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
Additional Information
Precautions
•If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
•Power antenna 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 and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.
To maintain high sound quality
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
•To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.
•Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.
•Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
•Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky ink/ residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
•Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog 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 play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized.
Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies
This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies are marketed by some record companies. Please be aware that among those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.
Note on DualDiscs
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.
•Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached.
The following malfunctions may result from using such discs:
–Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
–Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g., playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.
•Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.
•You cannot play 8 cm (3 1/4 in) CDs.
About MP3/WMA files
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.
WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is another music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size.
* only for 64 kbps
•The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format and Multi Session.
•The maximum number of:
–folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty folders).
–MP3/WMA files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc: 300 (if a folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300).
–displayable characters for a folder/file name is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).
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