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4-149-110-51(1)
FM/MW/SW
Compact Disc Player
GB
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 4.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 4.
CDX-GT292 CDX-GT290S
CDX-GT290 CDX-GT290EB
CDX-GT29M
©2009 Sony Corporation
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. This product is protected by certain intellectual
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Table of Contents Getting Started Other functions Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Adjusting the sound characteristics Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Customizing the equalizer curve Detaching the front panel .
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Getting Started Preparing the card remote commander Playable discs on this unit Remove the insulation film. This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files (page 12)). Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA Tip For how to replace the battery, see page 13. Setting the clock MP3 WMA 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. Canceling
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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
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 234 5 6 78 SOURCE OFF SEEK AUX MODE EQ3 SEEK SCRL DSPL ALBUM REP SHUF PAUSE PTY 12345 6 9q; qa qs qd qf qg This section contains instructions on the location Card remote commander of controls and basic operations. RM-X151 For details, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote wa commander control the same functions as those qh OFF ATT on the unit. ws qj SOURCE SEL MODE A SEEK +/– buttons q; CD: qk To skip trac
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E Disc slot The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions Insert the disc (label side up), playback from the unit. Remove the insulation film before starts. use (page 4). F Display window qh OFF button G AUX input jack page 11 To turn off; stop the source. To connect a portable audio device. qj SOURCE button H Z (eject) button To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ To eject the disc. AUX). I (front panel release) button page 5 qk < (.)/, (>) but
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Radio RDS Storing and receiving stations Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) Caution service send inaudible digital information along When tuning in stations while driving, use Best with the regular radio program signal. Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Display items Storing automatically — BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) Program service name, Clock, repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, Frequency*, P
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Type of programs CD NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), Display items 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), 1 1 Track name* , Disc/artist name* , FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s 1 2 Artist name* , Album number* , program), SOC
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Other functions Adjusting setup items — SET 1 Press and hold the select button. Changing the sound settings The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly Adjusting the sound until the desired item appears. characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB 3 Rotate the control dial to select the You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). volume. 4 Press and hold the select button. 1 Press the select button repeatedly The setup is complete and the display
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LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) Using optional equipment – “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger signals. – “OFF”: to tune normal reception. Auxiliary audio equipment 2 MONO* (Monaural Mode) By connecting an optional portable audio device Selects monaural reception mode to improve to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.” unit and then simply selecting the source, you 3 can listen on your car speakers. The volume level LPF* (Low Pass Filter) is adjust
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– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in Additional Information music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session. Precautions � Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been Playback order of MP3/WMA files parked in direct sunlight. � Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. Folder MP3/WMA (album) Moisture condensation MP3/WMA file Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, (track) remove the disc and wait for about an h
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Cleaning the connectors Maintenance The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) Replacing the lithium battery of the and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not card remote commander apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors Under normal conditions, the battery will last may be damaged. approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on th
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Removing the unit Specifications 1 Remove the protection collar. Tuner section 1Detach the front panel (page 5). FM Tuning range: 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) then pull it out. 87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step) FM tuning interval: 50 kHz/200 kHz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono) Se
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Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth)) Troubleshooting Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm 1 1 (7 /8 × 2 × 7 /8 in) (w/h/d) The following checklist will help you remedy Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm problems you may encounter with your unit. 1 1 1 (7 /4 × 2 /8 × 6 /2 in) (w/h/d) Before going through the checklist below, check the Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) connection and operating procedures. Supplied accessories: Card remote commander:
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The display items do not scroll. Radio reception � For discs with very many characters, those may not The stations cannot be received. scroll. The sound is hampered by noises. � “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF.” � The connection is not correct. t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 10). tConnect a power antenna (aerial) control lead t Press and hold (DSPL/SCRL). (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the The sound skips. power supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) � Installation is not correct. booster
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Error displays/Messages ERROR � The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the disc correctly. � A blank disc has been inserted. � The disc cannot play due to a problem. t Insert another disc. �Press Z to remove the disc. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. tSee the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection. L. SEEK +/– The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO MUSIC The disc does not contain a music file. tInsert
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Autoestéreo para disco compacto Asegúrese de instalar esta unidad en el tablero del automóvil por razones de seguridad. Para realizar la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación y de conexiones suministrado. Esta etiqueta está situada en la parte inferior del chasis. Windows Media y el logotipo de Windows son marcas comerciales o marcas comerciales registradas de Microsoft Corporation en Estados Unidos o en otros países. Tecnología de codificación de audio MPEG Laye
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Tabla de contenido Procedimientos iniciales Otras funciones Discos que se pueden reproducir en esta Cambio de los ajustes de sonido . . . . . . . . . . . 10 unidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Ajuste de las características del sonido Cancelación del modo DEMO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Preparación del control remoto de tarjeta . . . . . 4 Personalización de la curva de ecualizador Ajuste del reloj . .
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Procedimientos iniciales Preparación del control remoto de tarjeta Discos que se pueden Retire la lámina de aislamiento. reproducir en esta unidad Esta unidad permite reproducir discos CD-DA (incluidos CD TEXT) y CD-R/CD-RW (archivos MP3/WMA (página 12)). Tipos de discos Etiqueta del disco Sugerencia CD-DA Si desea obtener información adicional sobre cómo sustituir la pila, consulte la página 13. Ajuste del reloj MP3 El reloj emplea una indicación digital de WMA 12 horas. 1 Mantenga presio
