Sony DCCFMT1 User Manual

2-103-576-11(1)	Specifications	Install the unit	Notes
		1 Rotate the frequency select dial to select the same frequency that	device, or a car radio while driving or waiting at a traffic signal. Park in a safe
			• Do not attempt to connect this unit, or to operate this unit, a portable audio
	Transmission system	you set on the car radio.	place first.

			multiplex stereo					• Plug securely into the cigarette lighter socket.
			Transmission frequency					Notes on listening to CDs or MDs on car radio
			88.1MHz, 88.3MHz, 88.5MHz, 88.7MHz, 88.9MHz, 106.7MHz, 106.9MHz,
	FM Transmitter							• If you connect this unit to the headphone jack on a portable audio device, cancel
			107.1MHz, 107.3MHz, 107.5MHz, 107.7MHz, 107.9MHz
			less than 250uV/m (3m)					settings, refer to the operating instructions of the portable audio device.
			Electric strength					the bass boost function and the equalizer function. For details about these
	for Car Radio		Power voltage					• If you connect this unit to the headphone jack on the portable audio device, set
			DC 12/24V (only for negative # grounded cars)					the volume control of the portable audio device as high as possible but not so
			Input					high that the audio signal becomes distorted.
			ø3.5mm (stereo mini plug)
			Dimensions			Unit:mm		Hint
	Operating Instructions							If you connect the unit to the headphone jack on the portable audio device
								and the sound is low even if the volume is turned up, change the INPUT
			38					LEVEL switch to LOW.
				40		52		If the sound is still low, turn up the volume on the car radio.
							The selected frequency appears in the frequency display window. The
			120		40	51	mark appears at the transition point between a low frequency band	Troubleshooting
							(88.1MHz~88.9MHz) and a high frequency band (106.7MHz~107.9MHz).
			Signal cable length				See the mark as a borderline for high frequency and low frequency.	Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult
			Approx.1.2m (3 ft. 11 1/4 in.)				2 Connect the stereo mini plug to the LINE OUT jack on the portable	your nearest Sony dealer.
			Antenna cable length
			Approx.3m (9 ft. 10 1/8 in.)				audio device.	There is no sound from the portable audio device to the car radio.
			Mass				If there is no LINE OUT jack on the portable audio device, connect it to the	This unit is not fully plugged into the cigarette lighter socket.
			Approx. 80g (3 oz.)				headphone jack.
			Supplied accessories				How to use the INPUT LEVEL switch	c Insert this unit correctly and securely.
			Operating Instructions (1)
							HIGH: Use HIGH level for general use.	This unit is not fully connected to the portable audio device.
			Warranty Card (1)
							LOW : If you connect to the headphone jack on the portable audio device	c Connect this unit correctly and securely.
			Design and specifications subject to change without notice.				and the sound level is still low even if the volume is turned up, use	The transmisson frequency of the unit and the FM car radio do not coincide.
							LOW level.
								c Set both the unit and the FM car radio to the same frequency.
	DCC-FMT1						3 Insert this unit into the cigarette lighter socket.
			Fuse replacement					There is no sound from the connecting portable audio device.
								c Start playback on the portable audio device.
	©2004 Sony Corporation	Printed in China	If this unit does not work correctly, check the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug.					c If you connect this unit to the headphone jack on the portable audio device,
			If the fuse is blown, replace it.					set the volume control of the portable audio device as high as possible but
				Fuse	to tighten			not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.
								The volume is low
								The volume of the portable audio device is set too low.
							3 to a cigarette	c If you connect this unit to the headphone jack on the portable audio device,
	For customers who purchased this product in the USA						lighter socket	set the volume control of the portable audio device as high as possible but
	Please register this product on line at							not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.
								If the sound is still low, set the INPUT LEVEL switch to LOW.
	http://www.sony.com/productregistration.		Cigarette lighter	End of the	to remove
	Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new							If the sound is still low even if the INPUT LEVEL switch is set to LOW,
	products, services, and other important announcements.		plug	plug				turn the volume up on the car radio.
	Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely							The sound is distorted
	event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you.		1 Pull this unit out of the cigarette lighter socket.
								The input signal is too high.
	WARNING		2 Detach the end of the plug by turning it counter-clockwise.					c If you connect to the headphone jack on the portable audio device, turn the
			3 Take out the fuse.					volume down on the portable audio device until the sound is not distorted.
	To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or		4 Check the fuse.				Portable audio	c If you connect to the LINE OUT jack on the portable audio device, set the
	moisture.		If the fuse is blown, go to Step 5.				device	INPUT LEVEL switch to HIGH.
	To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel		If no fuse is blown, go to Step 6.				2	The bass boost function on the portable audio device is on.
	only.		5 Install a new fuse.					c Cancel the bass boost function.
	Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in cabinet.
			Use a fuse of the correct amperage, as stated on the fuse compartment of this					Noise is generated
	To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, on
	the apparatus.		unit (1A, 125V, 20mm).					The frequency of the unit does not coincide with the FM car radio.
			6 Insert the fuse.
	You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in							c Set the unit and the FM car radio to the same frequency.
			7 Reattach the end of the plug by turning it clockwise firmly.				4 Start playback on the portable audio device.
	this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.							The reception of the FM car radio is not good.
	Note		Notes				5 Place the antenna cable inside the car to improve the reception.	c Place the antenna cable for the unit inside the car. Position the antenna close
	This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the		• When replacing the fuse, be sure to use the correct amperage, as stated on the				Notes	to the car antenna. This may help to improve the reception.
	following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and		fuse compartment of this unit. (1A, 125V, 20mm)					The FM car radio receives a broadcast signal.
	(2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that		• Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage or fire.				• Place the antenna cable close to the car antenna if the reception is poor. This
								c Select an empty frequency (a non-broadcast frequency, indicated by a static
	may cause undesired operation.		• Do not use a piece of wire instead of a fuse.				may help to improve the reception.
								hissing sound).
							• Place the antenna cable in a manner that does not disturb your driving and is out
			• If the replaced fuse blows again, consult your dealer.					The selected frequency is occupied or the signal is jammed.
	Features						of the reach of children.
							• Route the cables so that they do not interfere with your driving.	c Select another open or frequency which is less influenced by jamming (a
	With this unit, you can enjoy listening to audio played on portable audio devices		Identifying the parts				• Distortion or jamming may be due to external interference, depending on the	non-broadcast frequency, indicated by a static hissing sound).
	through a car FM radio. Music from portable devices such as a MD, CD, or						area. If reception is affected, try selecting another better frequency.	The sound is interrupted
	Network Walkman, etc., is transmitted to the car’s FM radio via FM radio waves.						• For details about the car radio antenna, refer to the car operating instructions.	The signal is jammed locally.
	Stable clear sound						• Place this unit in a manner that will not hinder the airbag function in an
			POWER lamp		INPUT LEVEL			c Select another frequency which is less influenced by jamming (a non-
							emergency.
	• Using the flexible transmitting antenna, it is possible to transmit a stable FM							broadcast frequency, indicated by a static hissing sound).
					switch
	radio wave in any kind of car.						<Example of antenna cable positioning when the car radio	The Power lamp does not light.
	• Digital frequency selection, rather than analog, assures a more stable and clear
						HIGH	antenna is at the front of the car>	This unit is not completely plugged into the cigarette lighter socket.
	transmission.
	Easy operation with the frequency select dial					LOW		c Insert this unit correctly and securely.
	Select from 12 FM radio frequencies (channels) to transmit.							The ignition key is not ON. Depending on the car type, the ignition key must
	No dry batteries		Frequency					be turned to ON for electric current to flow to the cigarette lighter socket.
								c Turn on the ignition key.
	This unit connects to a 12V or 24V DC car battery (cigarette lighter socket),		display
	available in many types of cars and trucks.		window					The fuse is blown.
	“Walkman” and “WALKMAN” are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.				Antenna cable			c Replace the fuse.
			Frequency
			select dial

Precautions

•Do not attempt to connect this unit, or to operate this unit, a portable audio device, or a car radio while driving or waiting at a traffic signal. Park in a safe place first.

•Unplug this unit from the cigarette lighter socket whenever the engine of the car is not running. Depending on the car type, even if the ignition key is off, the power supply may not turn off automatically. In this case, this may cause unnecessary car battery consumption.

•When not in use, unplug this unit from the cigarette lighter socket and store in a safe place where it will not interfere with your driving or become entangled in parts of the car interior (seat, door, etc.).

•Be sure to fully secure the portable audio device connected to the unit to avoid moving when braking.

•Route the antenna cable or signal cable properly so that they will not interfere with your driving or become entangled in parts of the car interior (seat, door, etc.).

•Never yank or pull the antenna cable or signal cable. This may cause malfunctions or wire breaks.

•Do not drop or hit the unit. This may cause malfunctions.

Antenna cable

Stereo mini plug

<Example of antenna cable positioning when the car radio antenna is at the back of the car>

Connections

Set the car radio

1 Tune in to an FM frequency in your car radio.

2 Select a frequency that does not receive broadcasts from the list below.

88.1MHz, 88.3MHz, 88.5MHz, 88.7MHz, 88.9MHz, 106.7MHz, 106.9MHz, 107.1MHz, 107.3MHz, 107.5MHz, 107.7MHz, 107.9MHz

The reception conditions may change as your location changes. If the selected frequency becomes occupied by a broadcast signal, select another open frequency.

Notes

•For details about car radio settings, refer to the car radio-operating instructions.

•Turn the car radio volume down before setting the car radio.

Antenna cable

These are just sample cases. Adjust the antenna for best reception, depending on your car.