Sony CDX-GT210, CDX-GT21W Operating Instruction

2-696-857-21 (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 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 8. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 9.

Serial No.

CDX-GT210 CDX-GT21W

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.

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.

Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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.

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

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

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

About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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 (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 10)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

• 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.

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.

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