Sony CDX-GT110 Operating Instruction

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2-696-856-21 (1)

FM/AM
Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

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-GT110 Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 8.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 8.

US

FR

CDX-GT110

2006 Sony Corporation

For installation and connections, see the

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supplied installation/connections manual.

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 produc
will increase eye hazard.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 8).
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.

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Table of Contents

Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic
operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting the balance and fader

— BAL/FAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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Welcome !

Getting Started

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*) and CD-R/CD-RW for audio use.

• 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
– EQ lite: You can choose any one of 6 preset

equalizer curves.

• 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.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.

5 Press 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.

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.

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , 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

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2

4 5 8673

Main unit

OFF

PUSH SELECT

SOURCE

SEEK

MODE

12345 6

SEEK

EQ

DIM

DSPL

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Refer to the pages listed for details.

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B EQ (equalizer) button 8

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
NATURAL, HARD, UPBEAT, VOCAL,
CUSTOM or OFF).

C Volume control dial/select button 8

To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).

D SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX).

E Disc slot

To insert the disc (label side up). Playback
starts automatically.

F Display window
G AUX input jack 9

To connect a portable audio device.

H Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

I (front panel release) button 4
J DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button

To change display items (press); change the
display brightness (press and hold).

AUX

REP SHUF

PAUSE

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K SEEK –/+ 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).

L MODE button 7

To select the radio band (FM/AM).

M Number buttons

CD:
(3): REP

To play the current track repeatedly.

(4): SHUF

To play the tracks in random order.

(6): PAU SE

To pause playback. To cancel, press

again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).

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Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (SEEK) +.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEMORY” appears.

The number button indication appears in the
display.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Tuning automatically

1 Select 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).

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

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Other functions

Adjusting setup items — SET

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the balance and fader
— BAL/FAD

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BAL” or “FAD” appears.

The item changes as follows:

1

LOW*

t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t

FAD (front-rear) t AUX*

*1 When EQ lite is activated (page 8).
*2 When AUX source is activated (page 9).

2 Rotate 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.

Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ lite

“CUSTOM” of EQ lite allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press (EQ)

repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW” or “HI” appears.

3 Rotate 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.

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1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting (example “ON” or
“OFF”).

4 Press 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.

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.”

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AUX-A*

To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
(

A.OFF (Auto Off)

To shut off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “A.OFF-NO” (
“A.OFF-30S (Seconds),” “A.OFF-30M
(Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).”

DEMO*

To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”

DIM (Dimmer)

To change the brightness of the display.
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display.
–“DIM-OFF” (

M.DSPL (Motion Display)

– “M.DSPL-ON” (z): to show moving patterns.
– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the track is changed.
– “A.SCRL-ON” (
– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.

LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

– “LOCAL-ON”: to only tune into stations with

–“LOCAL-OFF” (

(AUX Audio)

z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 9).

1

(Demonstration)

z): to deactivate the dimmer.

Display.

z): to scroll.

stronger signals.

z): to tune normal reception.

z),

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MONO*

2

(Monaural Mode)
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
– “MONO-ON”: to hear stereo broadcast in

monaural.

– “MONO-OFF” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in

stereo.

LOUD (Loudness)

To allow you to listen clearly at low volume
levels.
– “LOUD -ON”: to reinforce bass and treble.
– “LOUD -OFF” (

z): to not reinforce bass and

treble.

BTM (page 7)

*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.

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

1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect to the unit.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears.
“FRONT IN” appears.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”

appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).

AUX

Connecting cord*

(not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

AUX

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Additional Information

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
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.

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Maintenance

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be
sure to use one matching the
amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
check the power connection and
replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
there may be an internal
malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony
dealer.

Fuse (10A)

Cleaning the connectors

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 4)
and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not
apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors
may be damaged.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing
inwards.

Main unit

Notes

• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the

connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.

• Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers

or with any metal device.

Back of the front
panel

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 4).
2 Engage the release keys together with the

protection collar.

Orient the release
keys as shown.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove the

protection collar.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
22 watts per channel minimum continuous
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: 16 Watts RMS × 4 at
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

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Tuner section

FM

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz

AM

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: 30 µV

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Output:

Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal

Inputs:

Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

Tone controls:

Low: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz

Loudness:

+9 dB at 100 Hz
+5 dB at 10 kHz

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm

1

(7

/8 × 2 × 71/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

1

(7

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessory:

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.

• Paper is used for the packaging cushions.

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the fuse.

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The volume is too low.

• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

The beep sound is canceled (page 8).

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.

• The power supply lead is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.

The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
accessory power connector.

The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.

• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 8).

• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).

t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the

display appears.

• The connectors are dirty (page 11).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
t Turn off the unit.

CD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.

The disc does not playback.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 10).

The display items do not scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.

• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.

t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 8).

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct.

t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

• Defective or dirty disc.

The disc will not eject.

Press Z (eject) (page 6).

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.

• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).

• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).

• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.

t Check the connection of the power antenna

(aerial) control lead.

• Check the frequency.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.

t Tuning stops too frequently:

Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 8).

t Tuning does not stop at a station:

Set “MONO-ON” (page 9).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Perform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication
flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accurately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

t Set “MONO-ON” (page 9).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in
monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode.
t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 9).

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 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.

PUSH EJT

The disc cannot be ejected.
t Press Z (eject) (page 6).

“” or “”

During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any
further.

“”

The character cannot be displayed with the unit.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the problem began.

Error displays/Messages

ERROR

• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.

t Clean or insert the disc correctly.

• A blank disc has been inserted.

• The disc cannot play due to a problem.

t Insert another disc.

FAILURE

The connection of speakers is incorrect.
t See the installation guide manual of this model to

check the connection.

L. SEEK +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

NO MUSIC

The disc is not a music file.
t Insert a music CD.

NO NAME

A track name is not written in the track.

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