Sony CDX-GT150, CDX-GT150S Operating Manual

2-668-436-21 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

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To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 7.

CDX-GT150S CDX-GT150

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 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 – 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.

For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.

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.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

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

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

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting the sound characteristics

— BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting the portable audio device . . . . . 7

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Getting Started

Detaching the front panel

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 ballpoint 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.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press (DSPL).

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (DSPL).

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.

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.

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.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

CDX-GT150S CDX-GT150

Refer to the pages listed for details.

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B Volume control dial/select button 6

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

C EQ3 (equalizer) button 6

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, CLUB, JAZZ, NEW AGE, ROCK, CUSTOM or OFF).

D Disc slot

To insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.

E Display window F Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

G DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button

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

H (front panel release) button 4 I 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).

J SOURCE button

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

K BTM button 6

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

L MODE button 6

To select the radio band (FM/AM).

M RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 4

N Frequency select switch (located on

the bottom of the unit)

See “Frequency Select switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.

O Number buttons

CD: (3): REP

To play the current track repeatedly.

(4): SHUF

To play the tracks in random order. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

P SENS button

To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO.

Q AUX input jack 7

To connect a portable audio device.

Radio

Other functions

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 (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

1 While 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 previously stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

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).

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB

You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume.

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.

The item changes as follows:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 6). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB” (page 7).

“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 7).

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 — EQ3

“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press (EQ3)

repeatedly to select “CUSTOM.”

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” 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.

t AUX*

Adjusting setup items — SET

Using optional equipment

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” (

AUX -A*

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

z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 7).

SUB/REAR*

To switch the audio output. – “SUB-OUT” ( – “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” (

DEMO*

(Demonstration)

To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”

(Low Pass Filter)

LPF*

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.”

z) or “BEEP-OFF.”

z): to output to a subwoofer.

z): to deactivate the dimmer.

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.

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.

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

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 (±6 dB).

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power 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 centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, 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 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 CDs.

Maintenance

Removing the unit

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 dipped in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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

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 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simultaneously

until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External 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

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchable Aerial terminal: External 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) (CDX-GT150S only) 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) (CDX-GT150 only)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable) Power aerial relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Aerial input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

Tone controls:

Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative earth)

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 161 mm

(w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg Supplied accessory:

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

• Lead-free solder is used for soldering certain parts. (more than 80 %)

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

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• VOC (Volatile Organic Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink is used for printing the carton.

• Packaging cushions do not use polystyrene foam.

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 aerial does not extend.

The power 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 cancelled (page 7).

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

• The power connecting lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power connecting lead is not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition key 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 7).

• 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 9).

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 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 operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject.

Press the RESET button (page 4).

Radio reception

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

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

• Check the connection of the car aerial.

• The auto aerial will not go up.

t Check the connection of the power 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:

Press (SENS) until “LOCAL-ON” appears.

t Tuning does not stop at a station:

Press (SENS) repeatedly until “MONO-ON” or “MONO-OFF” (FM), or “LOCAL-OFF” (AM) appears.

• 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 Press (SENS) to set the monaural reception

mode to “MONO-ON.”

An FM programme broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Press (SENS) until “MONO-OFF” appears.

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 because of some problem. t Insert another disc.

FAILURE

The speaker/amplifier connection is incorrect. t See the supplied installation/connections manual to

check the connection.

L.SEEK +/–

The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.

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.

RESET

The unit cannot be operated because of some problem. t Press the RESET button (page 4).

“” or “”

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

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.

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