Sony CDX-GT22W, CDX-GT32W Operating Instruction

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FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces 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. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 10.

Serial No.

CDX-GT32W CDX-GT22W

2007 Sony Corporation

For installation and connections, see the

– –

–

supplied installation/connections manual.

CDX-GT32W only

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.

For the state of california, USA only

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio (sold separately). For HD Radio the HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

tuner

The HD Radio Ready logo is a registered trademark of iBiquity.

HD Radio

is a trademark of iBiquity Digital

Corp.

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a satellite

radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Microsoft, Windows Media,

and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 9). 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.

Table of Contents

About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit (CDX-GT32W only) . . . . . . 5 Preparing the card remote commander (CDXGT32W only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

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

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 (CDX-GT32W only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Playback order of MP3/WMA files . . . . . . 13 About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

CD/MD changer (CDX-GT32W only). . . . 11

Card remote commander RM-X114

(for CDX-GT22W) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About this manual

Welcome !

This manual contains instructions for the CDX-GT32W and GT22W. The following chart shows the main differences between these models. Check your model name, and refer to the difference indications in each section of this manual.

GT32W GT22W

Reset button

MP3/WMA playback

CD/MD changer control

Card remote commander available

(supplied)

(option)

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 (page 13)).

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 – EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7

preset equalizer curves.

• Optional device operation

You can also control optional device, such as CD/MD changers, etc.

• Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

* CDX-GT32W only

Getting Started

Resetting the unit (CDX-GT32W only)

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Detaching the front panel

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.

Preparing the card remote commander (CDX-GT32W only)

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 13.

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.

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.

Note

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

Location of controls and basic operations

qaq

Main unit

OFF

EQ3

SEEK

SCRL

DSPL

;

PUSH SELECT

SOURCE

SEEK

MODE

BTM

4 5 8673

ALBUM

1623 54

AUX

PAUSEREP SHUF

Card remote commander RM-X151 (CDX-GT32W only)

1 4

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

–

VOL

SCRL

–

DSPL

132

465

w; wa

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see “Using optional equipment” on page 10. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B EQ3 (equalizer) button page 9

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

C Volume control dial/select button

page 9

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

Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.

F Display window G AUX input jack page 10

To connect a portable audio device.

H Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

I (front panel release) button page 5

J DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 8

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

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 page 8

To select the radio band (FM/AM)*.

M BTM/CAT button (CDX-GT32W)

page 8

To start the BTM function (press and hold). BTM button (CDX-GT22W) page 8

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

N RESET button (located behind the front

panel) (CDX-GT32W only) page 5

O Number buttons

CD:

(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA playback)

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

(3): REP page 8 (4): SHUF page 8 (6): PAUS E

To pause playback of a CD on this unit. To cancel, press again.

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

P Receptor for the card remote

commander

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 5) (CDX-GT32W only).

qj < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.

qk DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

ql VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

w; ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wa SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

ws M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

wd SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

wf Number buttons

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

* In the case of a CD/MD changer, HD radio tuner or

SAT tuner being connected; when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“MD,” “HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display, depending on which device is connected. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer, HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band (CDX-GT32W only).

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.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 11 (CDX-GT32W only).

Display items

Example: CDX-GT32W

A Source (CDX-GT32W only) B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/

artist name, Album number* Track name, Text information*

*1 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, and

when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA, see page 13.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

ALBUM* album repeatedly. SHUF ALBUM* album in random order. SHUF DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF.”

, Album name,

, Clock

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 (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” or “MEMORY” appears.

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).

Other functions

Adjusting setup items — SET

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 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 21 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.

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.

Example: CDX-GT32W

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 *

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 5) BEEP

To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”

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” (

SUB/REAR* To switch the audio output.

– “SUB-OUT” ( – “REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.

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)

To select the Motion Display mode.

CDX-GT32W

–“M.DSPL-SA” (

– “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion

CDX-GT22W

– “M.DSPL-ON” ( – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate Motion

(AUX Audio)

z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).

z), “A.OFF-30S (Seconds),”

“A.OFF-30M (Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).”

z): to output to a subwoofer.

(Demonstration)

z): to deactivate the dimmer.

z): to show moving patterns

and spectrum analyzer.

Display.

z): to show moving patterns.

Display.

continue to next page t

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is changed. – “A.SCRL-ON” (

z): to scroll.

– “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.

LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

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

stronger signals.

– “LOCAL-OFF” (

MONO*

(Monaural Mode)

z): to tune normal reception.

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.

LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” (

z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”

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 8)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

Using optional equipment

AUX

Connecting cord* (not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

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 “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).

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.

CD/MD changer (CDX-GT32W only)

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/

+).

To skip Press (1)/(2) (ALBUM)

album and release (hold for a

moment).

album continuously

within 2 seconds of first releasing.

discs repeatedly.

discs continuously

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

DISC disc repeatedly.

SHUF CHANGER

SHUF ALL* tracks in all units in random

* When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD

changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF.”

Tip

“SHUF ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

tracks in the changer in random order.

order.

Card remote commander RM-X114 (for CDX-GT22W)

The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

DSPL MODE

PRESET

DISC

SOURCE

–

SEEK

SOUND

DISC

PRESET –

VOL

–

MODE

LIST

m/M

(DISC

SEEK

PRESET +/ –)

ATTOFF

ENTER ATT

DSPL

SOURCE

</,

(SEEK –/+ )

SOUND

OFF

VOL (+/ –)

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.

• DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

• </, (SEEK –/+) buttons

To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.

• SOUND button

The same as the select button on the unit.

• M/m (DISC*/PRESET +/–) buttons

To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) buttons on the unit.

• 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.

+ 25 hidden pages