Sony CDX-GT430U Operating Instruction

4-109-735-11 (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 the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. CDX-GT430U Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 4.

CDX-GT430U

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.

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.

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.

Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 12). 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

Resetting the 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

Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 12

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Playback order of MP3/WMA/

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

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 14)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 14.

MP3

WMA

AAC

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 (page 5) and press the RESET button (page 6) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

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 play/reception mode.

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.

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.

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

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.

Location of controls and basic operations

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Card remote commander RM-X151

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This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For USB device operation, see “USB devices” on page 10. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A OFF button

B (BACK) button page 8

C SOURCE button

D (BROWSE) button page 8

E Control dial/select button

F Disc slot

G Display window H Z (eject) button

I USB terminal page 10

To power off; stop the source.

To return to the previous display.

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX).

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

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

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

To eject the disc.

To connect to the USB device.

PAUSE

AUX

DSPL

J SEEK +/– buttons

CD/USB: 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).

K (front panel release) button page 5 L MODE button page 9

To select the radio band (FM/AM).

M Receptor for the card remote

commander

N RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 4

O ZAP button page 9

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

P BTM button page 9

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

Q Number buttons

CD/USB:

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

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

(3): REP page 10, 11 (4): SHUF page 10, 11 (5): DM+

Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. To activate the DM+ function, set “ON.” To cancel, set “OFF.”

(6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press

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

R DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 10, 11

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

S AUX input jack page 13

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).

w; < (.)/, (>) buttons

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

wa DSPL (display) button page 10, 11

To change display items.

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

wh SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

wj Number buttons

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

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.

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer

You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.

(BROWSE)

Control dial/ select button

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly.

1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.

The following display appears.

OFF

SEEK

PUSH ENTER / SELECT

(BACK)

SEEK +/–

1 Press (BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is

selected.

Playback starts.

To return to the previous display

Press (BACK).

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (BROWSE).

Note

When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/ shuffle setting is canceled.

A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3 Press the control dial.

The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

Select button

OFF

SEEK

(BACK)

PUSH ENTER / SELECT

ZAP

1 Press (ZAP) during playback.

After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next track. The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts.

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Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stations while driving, use Best

Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

ZAP

The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.

2 Press the select button or (ZAP) when

a track you want to listen is played back.

The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning. To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Tips

• You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 13).You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.

• Press (SEEK) –/+ or (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.

• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to playback.

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” 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

USB devices

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

Support site

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/

A Source B Track name*

name*

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is

displayed.

*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings.

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/AAC is played.

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

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a).

• Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.

Note

Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

Playing back a USB device

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

terminal.

When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect.

Playback starts.

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

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device.

If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

Notes

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

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

– files (tracks) per folder: 500

• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result.

• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. – lossless compression – copyright-protected

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.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF”

or “SHUF OFF.”

Display items

A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*,

Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

* Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Notes

• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.

• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. – folders (albums): 128

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

3 Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details):

EQ3

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types.

LOW*

, MID*1, HI*1 (page 12)

BAL (Balance)

Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.

FAD (Fader)

Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers.

SUB (Subwoofer volume)*

Adjusts the subwoofer volume. (“ATT” is the lowest setting.)

AUX (AUX level)*

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

*1 When EQ3 is activated. *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”

(page 12).

*3 When AUX source is activated.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3

“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press the select

button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”

2 Rotate the control dial to select

“CUSTOM.”

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.

5 Press (BACK).

The setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

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 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):

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) BEEP

Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”

AUX-A*

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 13).

A.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).

DEMO

Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”

DIM (Dimmer)

Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.”

(AUX Audio)

(Demonstration)

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