Sony CDX-GT820IP Operating Instruction

3-282-890-12 (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-GT820IP Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 16. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (Demo), reportez-vous à la page 16.

CDX-GT820IP

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.

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.

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

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

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16). 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

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

Getting Started

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

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 5

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Location of controls and basic operations

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

Card remote commander RM-X152. . . . . . . 8

Searching for a track

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Searching by skip items — Jump mode . . . 11

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Radio

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

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

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

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

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

Receiving a station through a list

— LIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 15

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 16

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

CD/MD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

(CD-R/RW) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

About AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

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

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

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

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

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

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

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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 19)).

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.

• Search function – Quick-BrowZer: You can quickly and easily

search for a track in the CD and iPod connected to this unit (page 10).

• 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 Various kinds of audio devices can be connected. – iPod: iPod connection can be made by the

dock connector cable on the rear of the unit.

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

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

• 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 21.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until “Clock

Adjust” appears.

3 Press the select button. 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.

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 (OPEN).

The front panel is flipped down.

3 Slide the front panel to the right, then

gently pull out the left end of the front panel.

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.

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.

Note

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

Inserting the disc in the unit

1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up).

3 Close the front panel.

Playback starts automatically.

Ejecting the disc

1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z.

The disc is ejected.

3 Close the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

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Main unit

OFF

SEEK SEEK

BACK

LIST/ BROWSE

SOURCE

MODE

PUSH ENTER/SOUND/MENU

SCRL

Front panel removed

RESET

Card remote commander RM-X152

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OFF

SOURCE SOUND

ENTER

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DSPL

REP SHUF

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LIST/

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This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For iPod operation, see “iPod” on page 13, or for optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see “Using optional equipment” on page 17. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B (LIST/BROWSE) button page 10,

To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/iPod).

C Control dial/select button

Rotate to: Adjust volume. Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a menu setting. Press and hold to: Enter menu.

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PAUSE

OPEN

AUX

DSPL

D SOURCE button

To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ iPod/AUX)*

E Display window F OPEN button page 6, 7 G (BACK) button page 10

To return to the previous display.

H Receptor for the card remote

commander

I SEEK –/+ buttons

CD/iPod: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

J MODE button page 12, 13

To select the radio band (FM/AM)* the play mode of iPod.

K SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

L Number buttons

CD/iPod:

(1): REP page 12, 14 (2): SHUF page 12, 14 (3)/(4): ALBUM –/+

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

(6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press

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

M DSPL (display) button page 12

To change display items.

N AUX input jack page 17

To connect a portable audio device.

O RESET button page 4 P Z (eject) button page 7

To eject the disc.

Q Disc slot page 7

To insert the disc.

; select

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. Remove the insulation film before use (page 5).

r MENU button

To enter menu.

ql ENTER button

To apply a setting.

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

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

wa VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

ws ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

wd SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

x LIST/CAT*

button

To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-BrowZer mode (CD/iPod).

wg M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD/iPod, the same as (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

*1 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. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer, HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*2 When the SAT tuner is connected.

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 — Quick-BrowZer

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

(LIST/BROWSE):

To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode.

LIST/

OFF

BROWSE

SEEK SEEK

BACK

SOURCE

MODE

PUSH ENTER

Control dial: To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press).

SEEK: To enter/cancel the Jump mode.

/ SOUND

(BACK):

To return to the previous display.

1 Press (LIST/BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. Display items differ, depending on the type of device or disc.

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 (LIST/BROWSE).

Note

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

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 C Item name

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.

5 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected.

Playback starts.

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.

For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 17.

Display items

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 16).

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

playing time, Track name, Disc name, Artist name, Album name

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 20.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Album* album repeatedly. 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 “Repeat off” or “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 select button. 3 Rotate the control dial until “BTM”

appears, then press the select button.

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).

Receiving a station through a list — LIST

You can list up the frequency.

1 Select the band, then press (LIST).

The preset list appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired station appears.

iPod

Playing back iPod

By connecting an iPod to the dock connector at the rear of the unit, you can listen on your car speakers, while controlling the iPod from the unit.

Notes

• When an iPod is connected to the dock connector, operation from the iPod cannot be performed.

• Before connecting the iPod to the dock connector, turn down the volume of the unit.

3 Press the select button to receive the

station.

The display returns to normal reception mode.

Playing tracks

M E

N U

1 Connect the iPod to the dock

connector.

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

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “iPod” appears.

2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows:

Resuming Mode t Album Mode t Track Mode t Podcast Mode* t Genre Mode t Playlist Mode t Artist Mode

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

3 Adjust the volume.

Press (OFF) to stop playback.

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Tips

• When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode changes to the Resuming mode. In Resuming mode, pressing (1) (REP) or (2) (SHUF) does not function. If you cancel the resuming mode by pressing (MODE) or (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) now function to change the play mode.

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

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

Note

An another iPod cannot be connected using the XA110IP or XA-120IP.

Display items

Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 16).

A Source (iPod) indication B Clock C Track number/Total track number/Elapsed

playing time, Track name, Artist name, Album name.

To change display items C, press (DSPL).

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 Mode t Track Mode t Podcast Mode* t Genre Mode t Playlist Mode t Artist Mode

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Skip (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+)

Skip continuously

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(2) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

Select To play

Repeat Track track repeatedly. Repeat Album album repeatedly. Repeat Artist artist repeatedly. Repeat Playlist playlist repeatedly. Repeat Genre genre repeatedly. Repeat Podcast podcast repeatedly. Shuffle Genre genre in random order. Shuffle Album album in random order. Shuffle Artist artist in random order. Shuffle Playlist playlist in random order. Shuffle Device device in random order.

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

Note

If (2)(SHUF) is pressed during podcast playback, only the first content will playback.

[press once for each] (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+)

[hold to desired point]

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired menu item appears, then press the select button.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

setting, then press the select button.

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” (

Fader

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

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 17). Adjustable level: “+18dB” – “0dB” ( “–8dB”

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

setting is “off.”

*2 When AUX source is activated.

z) – “L10”

z) – “R10”

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 select

button.

2 Rotate the control dial to select “EQ3

parametric,” then press the select button.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

“Custom,” then press (SEEK) +.

4 Rotate the control dial to select “EQ3

Mode Tune,” then press the select button.

5 Rotate the control dial to select the

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

6 Rotate the control dial to select the

center frequency you wish to adjust, then press the select button.

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 control dial to adjust the

equalizer curve.

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

8 Press the select button.

Repeat steps 5 to 8 to adjust other frequency ranges.

9 Press (BACK) or (SEEK) – 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 select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired menu item appears, then press the select button.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

setting, then press the select button.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

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 5) Beep

To s et “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.

AUX Audio

To turn the AUX source display “on” ( “off” (page 17).

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 s et “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) or

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.

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 12)

*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.

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