Sony CDX-GT20W Operating Instruction
2-651-185-11 (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 these numbers in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11.
Serial No.
CDX-GT200
US
FR
CDX-GT20W
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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Warning
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.
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.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
2
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
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 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.
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.
With the card remote commander
In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.
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.
5
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
CDX-GT200
CDX-GT20W
Card remote commander
RM-X151
(CDX-GT200 only)
OFF
SOURCE
DSPL
132
465
SEL
VOL
ATT
MODE
+
–
SCRL
+
–
Refer to the pages listed for details.
A OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
B Volume control dial/select button 9
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
C EQ3 (equalizer) button 9
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 SCRL (scroll) button 8
To scroll the display item.
H DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button
4, 8
To change display items (press); change the
display brightness (press and hold).
I GP*
1
/ALBM*2 +/– buttons
To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/
albums continuously (press and hold).
J (front panel release) button 4
6
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 SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX).
M BTM button 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
N MODE button 8
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
O RESET button (located behind the front
panel) 4
P Number buttons
CD:
(3): REP 8
(4): SHUF 8
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Q SENS button
To improve weak reception: LOCAL/
MONO.
R Receptor for the card remote
commander 10
S AUX 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
Radio
Display items
A MP3/ATRAC CD/WMA indication
B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/
artist name, Album/group number*
1
, Album/
group name, Track name, Text information*
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
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Select To play
REP-TRACK track repeatedly.
REP-ALBM*
REP-GP*
1
2
SHUF-ALBM*
SHUF-GP*
2
SHUF-DISC disc in random order.
*1 When an MP3/WMA is played.
*2 When an ATRAC CD is played.
To return to normal play mode, select “REPOFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”
album repeatedly.
group repeatedly.
1
album in random order.
group in random order.
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.
2
,
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 previous 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).
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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.
1 Press the select button repeatedly
until “BAL,” “FAD” or “SUB” appears.
The item changes as follows:
1
LOW*
t MID*1 t HI*1 t
BAL (left-right) t FA D (front-rear) t
SUB (subwoofer volume)*
*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).
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.
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.
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.
2
t AUX*
3
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, ,
or m.
Adjusting setup items — SET
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.
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.”
1
AUX-A*
To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON”
(
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*
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” (
(AUX Audio)
z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).
1
z): to output to a subwoofer.
z): to deactivate the dimmer.
1
(Demonstration)
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.”
5 Press 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)
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.
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.
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.
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Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
*
DSPL MODE
+
PRESET
+
DISC
MENU
SOURCE
–
SEEK
SOUND
DISC
PRESET –
+
VOL
–
–
MODE
*
LIST
LIST
m/M
*
/
(DISC
+
SEEK
PRESET
+/ –)
R
E
T
N
E
ATTOFF
ENTER
ATT
*
DSPL
MENU
SOURCE
</,
(SEEK –/+ )
SOUND
OFF
VOL (+/ –)
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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