Sony CDX-GT72W Operating Instruction

3-283-550-31 (1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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-GT72W Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 10. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 11.

CDX-GT72W

2008 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.

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

The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio (sold separately). For HD Radio the HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

tuner

The HD Radio Ready logo is a registered trademark of iBiquity.

HD Radio

is a trademark of iBiquity Digital

Corp.

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.

Microsoft, Windows Media,

and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

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.

Table of Contents

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

Getting Started

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

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

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Adjusting the angle of the front panel . . . . . . . . 5

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Card remote commander RM-X152 . . . . . . . 6

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Repeat play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Additional Information

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

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

Playback order of MP3/WMA/

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

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

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

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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

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

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

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

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

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . . 9

Customizing the equalizer curve

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

Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 10

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

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

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

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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 (page 14)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

• 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 parametric: You can choose any one

of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as desired.

– 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.

• Image setting You can set various display images on the unit.

• Optional device operation You can also control optional device, such as CD/MD changers, etc.

• Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

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.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 15.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“Clock Adjust” appears, then press it.

The clock adjustment display appears.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to set

the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, push the multi way encoder left/right.

4 After setting the minute, press the

multi way encoder.

The clock starts.

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 .

The left side of front panel is released.

3 Slide the front panel to the left, then

gently pull out the front panel towards you.

(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.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press Z.

The front panel slides down automatically.

2 Insert the disc (label side up).

The front panel slides up automatically, then playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

1 Press Z.

The front panel slides down automatically, then the disc is ejected.

2 Press Z to close the front panel.

Note

The front panel slides up automatically after 15 seconds of the front panel sliding down.

Adjusting the angle of the front panel

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.

(ANGLE)

1 Press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly

until the front panel is angled accordingly.

The front panel can be set to 3 positions.

To return the front panel to its default position, press and hold (ANGLE) repeatedly until the front panel is returned to its default position.

Tips

• After the front panel slides down (to inser t the disc), it returns to the position you set again automatically.

• The front panel angle you set is stored in the unit. When turning the ignition off, the angle returns to its default position, then turning the ignition on, the front panel is angled you set.

Location of controls and basic operations

89 q

Main unit

123 645 7

PUSH ENTER / SOUND / MENU

MODE

LIST/ CAT

BACK

SHUF

DSPL

SOURCE

SCRL

OFF

AUX

;

Card remote commander RM-X152

qd 9

qh qj

OFF

SOURCE SOUND

ENTER

–

DSPL

REP SHUF

132

465

VOL

–

ATT

MODE

LIST/

CAT

SCRL

PAU SE

w; wa

ws wd

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see “Using optional equipment” on page 11. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A LIST/CAT*

/BACK control

Push (LIST/CAT*1) up: to list up (Radio). Push (BACK) down: return to the previous display.

B MODE button page 8

To select the radio band (FM/AM)*

C SHUF (shuffle) button page 8 D Multi way encoder

Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu item. Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu item. Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting. Press and hold to: Enter menu.

CD: Push up/down to: – Skip albums (push)* – Skip albums continuously (push and

hold)*

Push left/right to: – Skip tracks (push). – Skip tracks continuously (push, then push

again within about 2 seconds and hold).

– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and

hold).

Radio: Push up/down to: – Receive stored station. Push left/right to: – Tune in stations automatically (push). – Find a station manually (push and hold).

E Disc slot page 5

To insert the disc.

F Display window G Z (eject)/ANGLE button page 5

To eject the disc/slide down the front panel (press); angle the front panel in 3 positions (press and hold).

H (front panel release) button page 5 I SOURCE button

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

AUX)*

J DSPL (display) button page 8

To change display items.

K RESET button (Location behind the front

panel) page 4

L SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

M OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

N AUX input jack page 11

To connect a portable audio device.

O 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).

qh MENU button

To enter menu.

qj ENTER button

To apply a setting.

qk </, (SEEK –/+) buttons

The same as pushing the multi way encoder left/right on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.

ql VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

w; ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wa SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

ws LIST/CAT*

button

To list up.

wd M/m (+/–) buttons

The same as pushing the multi way encoder up/down on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

wf Number buttons

CD:

(1): REP page 8 (2): SHUF page 8 (6): PAU SE

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

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

*1 When the SAT tuner is connected. *2 In the case of a CD/MD changer, HD radio tuner or

SAT tuner being connected; when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“MD,” “HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display, depending on which device is connected. Fur thermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer, HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*3 When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

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.

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

Display items

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 11).

A Source (CD/WMA/MP3/AAC) indication B Clock C Album number/Track number/Elapsed

playing time, Track name, Disc/artist name, Album name, Text information

To change display items C, press (DSPL).

Tip

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

Repeat play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) on

the card remote commander until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly.

Repeat Album* album repeatedly.

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off.”

Shuffle play

1 During playback, press (SHUF)

repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Shuffle Album* album in random order.

Shuffle Disc disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “Shuffle off.”

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 the multi way encoder. 3 Rotate the multi way encoder until

“BTM” appears, then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency in the preset list. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

want to store, push (LIST) up.

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the preset number.

3 Push and hold the multi way encoder

until “MEM” appears.

(with the card remote commander)

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 push the multi

way encoder up/down.

(with the card remote commander)

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then push the multi

way encoder left/right 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, push and hold the multi way encoder left/right to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push the multi way encoder left/right repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency.

1 Select the band, then push (LIST) up.

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired station appears.

3 Press the multi way encoder to receive

the station.

The display returns to normal reception mode.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the multi way encoder. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired menu item appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete. After 3 seconds, 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): “

z” indicates the default settings.

EQ3 parametric

To select an equalizer type: “Xplod” ( “Vocal,” “Edge,” “Cruise,” “Space,” “Gravity,” “Custom” or “off.”

DSO*

To select the DSO mode: “1,” “2” (z), “3” or “off.” The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect.

Balance

To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: “R10” – “0” (

z) – “L10”

Fader

To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: “F10” – “0” (

z) – “R10”

Subwoofer

To adjust the subwoofer volume: “+10” – “0” (

z) – “–10”

(“– ∞” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “off” (

z), “125Hz” or “78Hz.”

AUX Level*

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 11). Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” ( “–8 dB”

*1 When tuner is selected as the source, the default

setting is “off.”

*2 When AUX source is activated.

z),

z) –

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Tune

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

1 Select a source, then press the multi

way encoder.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“EQ3 parametric,” then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“Custom,” then push it right.

4 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

“EQ3 Mode Tune,” then press it.

5 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the desired frequency range from “LOW,” “MID” or “HI,” then press it.

6 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the center frequency you wish to adjust, then press it.

Selectable frequency in each range: LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz HI: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz

7 Rotate the multi way encoder to adjust

the equalizer curve.

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

8 Press the multi way encoder.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges.

9 Push (BACK) down twice.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, select “EQ3 Mode Initialize” and “Yes” in step 4.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

Adjusting setup items — MENU

1 Press and hold the multi way encoder. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the

desired menu item appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select

the setting, then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Push (BACK) down.

The display returns to normal play/reception mode.

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

z” indicates the default settings.

Setup

Clock Adjust (page 4) Beep

To set “on” (z) or “off.”

RM (Rotary Commander)

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. –“NORM” (

the factory-set position.

– “REV”: when you mount the rotary

commander on the right side of the steering column.

Auto Off

To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO” ( “30 min” or “60 min.”

Display

Demo

To set “on” (z) or “off.”

Image

To set various display images. – “Movie 1 ( – “SA 1 – 3”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer. – “Wall.P 1 – 3”: to display a wallpaper. – “off”: to not display any image.

Auto Image

To set various display images. – “All”: to step repeatedly through the display

images in all display modes. – “Movie” ( – “SA”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer. – “off”: to not display any image.

z): to use the rotary commander in

z), “30 sec,”

(Demonstration)

z) – 3”: to display a movie.

z): to display a movie.

Info (Information)

To display the items (depending on the source, etc.). –“Simple” (

z): to not display any items.

– “All”: to display all items. – “Clear”: to have items automatically

disappear.

Dimmer

To change the brightness of the display. –“Auto” (

z): to dim the display automatically

when you turn lights on. – “on”: to dim the display. – “off”: to deactivate the dimmer.

Illumination

To change the illumination color: “Blue” (

z),

“Red” or “Green.”

Auto Scroll

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/group/track is changed. –“on” (

z): to scroll.

– “off”: to not scroll.

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 Connect to the unit.

The source automatically switches to “AUX.”

Receive Mode

Local (Local seek mode)

–“off” (

z): to tune normal reception.

– “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals.

Mono*

(Monaural mode) To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. –“off” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in stereo.

– “on”: to hear stereo broadcasts in monaural.

–“Auto” (

–“Wide”*

BTM (page 8)

*1 When FM is received. *2 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may

z): to narrow automatically the

reception frequency to eliminate noise.

: to always hear FM stereo broadcasts in stereo and with full the frequency signal reception.

become monaural while in the stereo reception mode.

AUX

Connecting cord*

(not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

3 Turn down the volume on the unit. 4 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

5 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 6 Adjust the input level (page 9).

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 Audio” appears.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 9).

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, MP3 indication*

LP2/LP4 indication*

Locating a disc by name — LIST

You can select a disc from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT capability, or MD changer is connected. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears on the list.

1 During playback, push (LIST) up.

The disc number or disc name appears.

2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the desired

disc appears.

3 Press the multi way encoder to play the disc.

The display returns to normal play mode.

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Disc/Album number

Playback starts.

*1 When an MP3 is played. *2 When MDLP disc is played.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, push the multi way encoder

up/down.

To skip

Push the multi way encoder up/down

album and release (hold for a

moment).

album continuously

within 2 seconds of first releasing.

discs repeatedly.

discs continuously

then, press again within 2 seconds and hold.

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (1) (REP) on the card

remote commander or (SHUF) on the unit repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Disc disc repeatedly.

Shuffle Changer

Shuffle All* tracks in all units in random

* When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD

changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat off” or “Shuffle off.”

Tip

“Shuffle All” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

tracks in the changer in random order.

order.

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

M SPL

Location of controls

The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SOUND

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

• SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

• PRESET/DISC control

The same as rotating the multi way encoder on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) control

The same as the multi way encoder on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as pushing the multi way encoder left/right on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/ AMS

MODE

OFF

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