Sony CDX-GT41UW, CDX-GT410U User Manual

2-890-967-21 (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 11. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11.

Serial No.

CDX-GT410U

CDX-GT41UW

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.

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.

“ATRAC”, “ATRAC AD”, SonicStage and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

“WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered 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.

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 11). 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

Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4

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. . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USB devices

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting the sound characteristics

— BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

CD/MD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

About USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playback order of MP3/WMA/

AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

About ATRAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Playback USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class

type audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Listening to music on “Walkman” (ATRAC

Audio Device). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

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*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files also containing Multi Session (page 13)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 15)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

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 stage2: You can choose any one of 7

preset equalizer curves.

• Optional unit operation Various kinds of audio devices can be connected, and operated from the unit. – USB device: A Mass Storage Class USB

device or “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio Device) can be connected to the front USB terminal. For details on a usable devices, please refer to About USB devices (page 14) or the Sony support website (page 19).

– Portable audio device: An AUX input

jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device (analog connection).

– CD/MD changers: CD/MD changers can be

connected to the SONY BUS at the rear of the unit.

* A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes

information such as disc, artist and track name.

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.

Preparing the card remote commander

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

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.

With the card remote commander

In step 4, to set the hour and minute, press M or m.

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.

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.

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.

• If the front panel is detached without turning off the

switch during playback by a USB device, data may be damaged.

Location of controls and basic operations

1 2

4 5 863

Main unit

OFF

PUSH SELECT

SOURCE

SEEK

MODE

DIM REP SHUF

123456

DSPL

GP/ALBM

SEEK

CAT

EQ3

BTM

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PAUSE

AUX

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SCRL

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Card remote commander RM-X151

1 4

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

–

DSPL

132

465

VOL

–

MODE

SCRL

Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

ATT

wa ws

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B EQ3 (equalizer) button 10

To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,

GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

C Volume control dial/select button 10

To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).

D SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/

MD*

/USB/AUX/SAT*2).

E Disc slot

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

F Display window G USB terminal 9

To connect to the USB device.

H Z (eject) button

I BTM/CAT*

To eject the disc.

button 8

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

J (front panel release) button 5

K SEEK –/+ buttons

CD/MD*

/USB*3: 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 Receptor for the card remote

commander

M MODE button 8, 10, 12

To select the radio band (FM/AM); select the SAT tuner band (mode)* select the play mode*

; select the unit*4;

N DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button

8, 9

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

O RESET button (located behind the front

panel) 4

P Number buttons

CD/MD* (1)/(2): GP*

/USB*3:

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

/ALBM*7 –/+

(3): REP 8, 10 (4): SHUF 8, 10 (6): PAUS E*

To pause playback. To cancel, press

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

Q SCRL (scroll) button 8, 9

To scroll the display item.

R AUX input jack 11

To connect a portable audio device.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 4).

ql < (.)/, (>) buttons

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

w; VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wa ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

ws SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

wd M (+)/m (–) buttons

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

wf Number buttons

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

*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When the SAT tuner is connected. *3 When a USB device is connected. *4 When a CD/MD changer is connected. *5 When an ATRAC Audio Device is connected. *6 When an ATRAC CD is played. *7 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. *8 If the changer/USB device is connected, the

operation is different, see page 12.

*9 When playing back on this unit.

Notes

• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

• 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 15.

About USB cap

When not using the USB terminal (G), use the supplied USB cap to prevent dust or dirt entering. Keep the USB cap out of the reach of children to prevent accidental swallowing.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 12.

Display items

A AAC/WMA/ATRAC/MP3 indication B Source C Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/

artist name, Album/group number*, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information, Clock

* Album/group number is displayed only when the

album is changed.

To change display items C, press (DSPL); scroll display items C, press (SCRL) or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA/AAC, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 15.

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*

GROUP* SHUF ALBUM*1album in random order. SHUF GROUP* SHUF DISC disc in random order.

*1 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. *2 When an ATRAC CD is played.

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

album repeatedly. group repeatedly.

group in random order.

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 by the setup menu

1 After step 1 above, press and hold the select

button. The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly until “BTM”

appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

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.

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).

USB devices

Playback USB devices

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

terminal.

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “USB” appears, to start playback.

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Notes

• Before removing a USB device, be sure to stop playback first. If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.

Display items

A AAC/WMA/ATRAC/MP3 indication B ATRAC Audio Device:

ALB, ART, PLY Mass Storage Class: USB

C Track/Album/Artist/Playlist number, Track/

Album/Artist/Playlist name, Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items C, press (DSPL); scroll display items C, press (SCRL) or set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 11).

Tip

Displayed items will differ, depending on the recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA/AAC, see page 14; ATRAC CD, see page 15.

Note

The display differs depending on the Mass Storage Class type USB device and ATRAC Audio Device.

Listening to music on a Mass Storage Class type audio device

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 DEVICE device in random order.

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

Listening to music on “Walkman” (ATRAC Audio Device)

1 During playback, press (MODE)

repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

The item changes as follows: ALB (Album) t ART (Artist) t PLY

(Playlist)

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.

ARTIST artist repeatedly.

PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly. SHUF ALBUM album in random order. SHUF ARTIST artist in random order. SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order. SHUF DEVICE device in random order.

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

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:

LOW*

t MID*1 t HI*1 t

BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t SUB (subwoofer volume)*

*1 When EQ3 is activated (page 10). *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB”

(page 11). “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 20 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 11).

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.

t AUX*

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 5) BEEP

To set “BEEP-ON” (

AUX-A*

(AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON” (

z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 11).

A.OFF (Auto Off)

To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off. – “A.OFF-NO” (

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

SUB/REAR* To switch the audio output.

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

DEMO*1

(Demonstration)

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” (

ILM (Illumination)

To change the illumination color: “ILM-1” (z) or “ILM-2.”

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is changed. – “A.SCRL-ON” ( – “A.SCRL-OFF”: to not scroll.

z) or “BEEP-OFF.”

z), “A.OFF-30S (Seconds),”

z): to output to a subwoofer.

z): to deactivate the dimmer.

z): to 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.”

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

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.

continue to next page t

AUX

Connecting cord*

(not supplied)

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –

/+).

To skip

album and release (hold for a

album continuously

discs repeatedly. discs

continuously

Press (1)/(2) (GP/ALBM –/ +)

moment). within 2 seconds of first

releasing.

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

* 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. “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 input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).

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

Playback starts.

Disc number

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

DISC*

SHUF CHANGER*

SHUF ALL*

*1 When one or more CD/MD changers are

connected.

*2 When two or more MD changers are connected.

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

disc repeatedly. tracks in the changer in random

order.

tracks in all units in random order.

+ 28 hidden pages