Sony CDX-GT595UI, CDX-GT590UI, CDX-GT590EB, CDX-GT494U, CDX-GT490US Operating Instructions Manual

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4-152-750-51(1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 6.

CDX-GT595UI CDX-GT590UI CDX-GT590EB

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual.

ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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.

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 18). 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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Card remote commander RM-X151 . . . . . . 10

Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 12

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 17

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Support site

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

Customers in Latin America:

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

Customers in Pan Asia:

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

Getting Started

Canceling the DEMO mode

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 20)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

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 7) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

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.

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 21.

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.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 13).

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 and hold (SOURCE/OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

(SOURCE/OFF)

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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Main unit

1 83 4 5 6 7

SEEK

SOURCE

OFF

ZAP

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.

A 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).

B (BACK) button page 11

To return to the previous display.

C SOURCE/OFF button*

Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX). Press for 1 second to turn off the power. Press for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears.

D Control dial/select button page 17, 18

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

AUX

ALBM REP SHUF DM PAUSE

123456PTY

SCRL

DSPLMODE

E Disc slot

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

F Display window G Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

H USB connector page 14, 15

To connect to the USB device.

I (front panel release) button page 7 J (BROWSE) button page 11

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

K ZAP button page 12

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

L Receptor for the card remote

commander

M RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 6

N MODE button page 12, 16, 17

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

O PTY button page 13

To select PTY in RDS.

P Frequency select switch (located on the

bottom of the unit) See “Frequency select switch” in the

supplied installation/connections manual.

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 14, 15, 16 (4): SHUF page 14, 15, 16 (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 13, 14, 15, 16, 17

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

S AUX input jack page 19

To connect a portable audio device.

* This button has a tactile dot.

Note

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

Card remote commander RM-X151

1 2

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

–

VOL

SCRL

–

DSPL

132

465

6 7

Remove the insulation film before use (page 6).

A OFF button

To turn off; stop the source.

B SOURCE button

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

C < (.)/, (>) buttons

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

D DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

E VOL (volume) +*/– button

To adjust volume.

F ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

G SEL (select) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

H MODE button

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

I 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.

J SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

K 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/OFF) 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.

(BACK)

Control dial/ select button

(BROWSE)

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).

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.

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 select button.

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) –.

Note

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

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.

(BACK)

Select button

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.

Tra ck

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 19).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.

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/OFF) 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 the select button.

The setup display appears.

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (SEEK) +.

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).

RDS

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.

Display items

A Radio band, Function B Program service name, Clock, Frequency*,

Preset number

* While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on

the left of the frequency indication.

To change display items B, press

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS

functions may be available.

• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,

or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

(DSPL)

Type of programs

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light Classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies

Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

Notes

• You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

• You may receive a different radio program from the one you select.

Setting CT

1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 18).

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Selecting PTY

1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.

The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the

desired program type appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +/–.

The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

Display items

A Source B Track name*

name* 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 may differ depending on model, 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.”

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

USB devices

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

Support site

Customers in Latin America:

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

Customers in Pan Asia:

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

• 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 star ting 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

connector.

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/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears.

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second 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.

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 – 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

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 20 or visit the support site.

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

Support site

Customers in Latin America:

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

Customers in Pan Asia:

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

Playing back iPod

Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.

1 Connect the iPod to the USB

connector via the dock connector to USB cable.

M E

N U

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.*

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. ”

Tip

We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not supplied) to connect the dock connector.

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)

* In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being

connected, or that the iPod was last played back using passenger control, the logo will not appear on the screen.

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2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows:

RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

3 Adjust the volume.

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.

Removing the iPod

1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.

Notes

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

• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.

• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO DEV” appears in the display of the unit.

Resuming mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resuming mode, the following buttons do not function. – (3) (REP) – (4) (SHUF)

Display items

A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track

number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Setting the play mode

1 During playback, press (MODE).

The mode changes as follows:

ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Skip (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+)

Skip continuously

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.

PODCAST podcast repeatedly.

ARTIST artist repeatedly.

PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.

GENRE genre repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM album in random order.

SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.

SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.

SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.

SHUF GENRE genre 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.”

[press once for each]

(1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) [hold to desired point]

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