Sony CDX-GT25 User Manual
4-153-957-31(1)
FM/MW/SW
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 4.
CDX-GT25
©2009 Sony Corporation
GB
ES
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Windows Media and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 10).
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
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . . 6
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playback order of MP3/WMA files . . . . . . 12
About MP3 files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files
(page 12)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Press the select button repeatedly
until “DEMO” appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF.”
4 Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 13.
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 control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
–/+.
5 After setting the minute, 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.
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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.
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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Main unit
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Card remote commander
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This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
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 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).
C SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX ).
D EQ3 (equalizer) button page 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
E Control dial/select button page 9, 10
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate).
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F Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
G Display window
H AUX input jack page 11
To connect a portable audio device.
I Z (eject) button
To eject the disc.
J DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 8
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
K (front panel release) button page 5
L MODE button page 8
To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW).
M BTM button page 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
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:
(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. 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 4).
qj < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control radio/CD, the same as (SEEK) –/
+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
< ,.
qk DSPL (display) button page 8
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).
* This button has a tactile dot.
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.
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Radio
CD
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, MW, SW1 or SW2.
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
“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).
Display items
Track name*1, Disc/artist name*1,
Artist name*
Album name*
Elapsed playing time, Clock
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format and settings. For details on
MP3/WMA, see page 12.
1
, Album number*2,
1
, Track number/
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.”
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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-OUT”
(page 10).
“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can
be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 11).
2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 5 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
2
t AUX *
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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 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 5 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal reception/play
mode.
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
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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 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 reception/play mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”
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AUX -A*
Activates the AUX source display: “ON,”
“OFF” (page 11).
A.OFF (Auto Off)
Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S
(Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).”
SUB/REAR*
Switches the audio output: “SUB-OUT”
(subwoofer), “REAR-OUT” (power amplifier).
B.OUT (Black Out)
Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during radio reception/CD
playback, etc.) if no operation is performed for 5
seconds: “ON,” “OFF.”
To bring the light back on, press any button on
the unit. (When activated, remote operation is
unavailable.)
DEMO
Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.”
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
– “ON”: to show moving patterns.
– “OFF”: to deactivate the Motion Display.
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
– “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger
– “OFF”: to tune normal reception.
MONO*
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”
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(AUX Audio)
(Demonstration)
signals.
2
(Monaural Mode)
1
LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,”
“55Hz,” “85Hz,” “120Hz.”
LOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”
BTM (page 8)
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.”
Using optional equipment
Additional Information
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.
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.
After that, “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 control dial to adjust
the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
Precautions
• Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been
parked in direct sunlight.
• Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
Moisture condensation
Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit,
remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to
dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.
Notes on discs
• Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat
sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.
• Before playing, wipe the discs
with a cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use solvents
such as benzine, thinner,
commercially available
cleaners.
• This unit is designed to
playback discs that conform to
the Compact Disc (CD)
standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs
encoded with copyright protection technologies do
not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.
• Discs that this unit CANNOT play
– Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or
paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
– Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.
1
–8 cm (3
/4 in) discs.
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