Sony CDX-GT300EE User Manual

2-653-153-43 (1)
FM/AM Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions
Инструкция по эксплуатации
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10.
Для отмены демонстрации на дисплее (режим DEMO) см. стр. 11.
GB
CDX-GT300EE
© 2005 Sony Corporation
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 (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 12)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
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.
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 adjustmentEQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7
preset equalizer curves.
DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door.
BBE MP: improves digitally compressed
sound such as MP3.
Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers.
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 label is located on the bottom of the chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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
CD/MD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
About ATRAC CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Manufactured under license
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from BBE Sound, Inc.
improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
The BBE MP process
Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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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 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 24-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 (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3 Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front panel.
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2
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
Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit.
A
B
x
Inserting the disc in the unit
1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up).
3 Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z.
The disc is ejected.
3 Close the front panel.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Front panel removed
RESET
CDX-GT300EE
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Card remote commander RM-X151
1 qs
OFF
SOURCE
SEL
wa
+
q;
ws
DSPL
132
465
VOL
+
6
MODE
SCRL
Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those
ATT
wd wf
qd
wg
qf
wh
on the unit.
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 Receptor for the card remote
commander
D BTM button 8
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
E Display window F DSO button 2
To select the DSO mode (1, 2, 3 or OFF). The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.
G OPEN button 5
H GP*1/ALBM*2 +/– buttons*
3
To skip groups/albums (press); skip groups/ albums continuously (press and hold).
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 DSPL (display) button 8
To change display items.
K SENS button
To improve weak reception: LOCAL/ MONO.
L SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
4
MD*
/AUX).
M MODE button 8, 10
To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the
5
unit*
.
N SCRL (scroll) button 8
To scroll the display item.
O Number buttons
CD/MD*
4
:
(3): REP 8 (4): SHUF 8 (5): BBE MP*
6
3
To activate the BBE MP function, set “BBEMP-ON.” To cancel, set “BBEMP-OFF.”
(6): PAUS E*
6
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
P EQ3 (equalizer) button 9
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
Q AUX input jack 10
To connect a portable audio device.
R RESET button 4 S Z (eject) button 5
To eject the disc.
T Disc slot 5
To insert the disc.
The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit.
wa < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
ws VOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
wd ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
wf SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
wg M (+)/m (–) buttons
To control CD, the same as (GP/ALBM) +/– on the unit.
wh 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. *3 If the changer is connected, the operation is
different, see page 10.
*4 When an MD changer is connected. *5 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *6 When playing back on 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.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 13.
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CD
For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 10.
Display items
A ATRAC CD indication B Source C WMA/MP3/BBE MP indication D Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/
artist name, Album/group number* group name, Track name, Text information* Clock
*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 D, press (DSPL); scroll display items D, press (SCRL) or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10).
Tip
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 12; ATRAC CD, see page 13.
1
, Album/
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
2
,
on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
* FM3 tuning range is 65 to 74 MHz (at 30KHz step).
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.
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*
SHUF-ALBM*
SHUF-GP*
1
2
2
album repeatedly.
group repeatedly.
1
album in random order.
group in random order.
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.”
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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
Changing the sound settings
Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
With the card remote commander
In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m.
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
t AUX *
3
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.
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-AT” (
– “DIM-ON”: to dim the display. – “DIM-OFF”: to deactivate the dimmer.
CONTRAST
To adjust the contrast of the display. The contrast level is adjustable in 7 steps.
M.DSPL*
To select the Motion Display mode. –“M.DSPL-SA” (
– “M.DSPL-ON”: to show moving patterns. – “M.DSPL-OFF”: to deactivate the Motion
(AUX Audio)
z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 10).
1
z): to output to a subwoofer.
z): to dim the display
automatically when you turn lights on.
2
(Motion Display)
z): to show moving patterns
and spectrum analyser.
Display.
continue to next page t
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1
DEMO*
(Demonstration)
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” (
3
(Low Pass Filter)
LPF*
z): to not scroll.
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” (
z), “LPF125Hz” or “LPF 78Hz.”
*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the unit is turned on. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”
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
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 volume level.
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
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
CD/MD changer
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 (GP/ALBM) +/–.
To skip Press (GP/ALBM)
album and release (hold for a
album continuously
discs repeatedly.
discs continuously
moment).
within 2 seconds of first releasing.
then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
10
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4)
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
Select To play
REP-DISC*1disc repeatedly.
SHUF­CHGR*
SHUF-ALL*
tracks in the changer in random
1
order.
2
tracks in all units in random order.
*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are
connected.
*2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more
MD changers are connected.
To return to normal play mode, select “REP­OFF” or “SHUF-OFF.”
Tip
“SHUF-ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.
Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.
The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.
PRESET/DISC control
The same as (G P/ALBM) +/– on the unit (push in and rotate).
VOL (volume) control
The same as the volume control dial on the unit (rotate).
SEEK/AMS control
The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory­set as shown below.
To increase
To decrease
If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direction.
1 While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold (SEL).
D
S
P
SEL
E
D
O
M
L
SP
D
L
M
O
D
E
S
E
L
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.
SEL
PRESET/
DISC
SOURCE
VOL
ATT
DSPL
SEEK/AMS
MODE
OFF
OFF
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