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2-664-436-11(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
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Mode d’emploi
ES
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-GT705DX Serial No.
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Welcome ! Warning Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact This equipment has been tested and found to Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the comply with the limits for a Class B digital following functions. device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. CD playback These limits are designed to provide reasonable You can play CD-DA (also containing CD protection against harmful interference in a TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also residential installation. This equipment containing
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Table of Contents Setting X-DSP easily . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Started Setting the equalizer — HDEQ . . . . . . . . . 10 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting DSO 3D and I-TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Setting BBE MP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Optimizing your sound — Sound MENU . . . 11
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Getting Started Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to Resetting the unit prevent theft. Before operating the unit for the first time, or Caution alarm after replacing the car battery or changing the If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF connections, you must reset the unit. position without detaching the front panel, the Detach the front panel and press the RESET caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. button with a pointed object, such as a ball
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Attaching the front panel Inserting the disc in the unit Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left 1 Press (OPEN). side in. 2 Insert the disc (label side up). Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. A B 3 Close the front panel. Playback starts automatically. Ejecting the disc 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z. The disc is ejected. x 3 Close the front panel. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1234569 7 8q; OFF OPEN GP/ALBM PUSH SOUND BBE MENU SEEK– SEEK+ BBE MP IMAGE ENTER HDEQ DSPL REP SHUF PAUSE GP/ALBM MODE SCRL SOURCE 1 2 3 4 5 6 CDX-GT705DX qa qs qd qf qg qh qj Front panel removed qk ql w; RESET Refer to the pages listed for details. The Card remote commander corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X152 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. wd 2 OFF ATT A SEEK –/+ buttons wf CD: qd SOURCE SOUND MODE
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1 2 3 E GP* /ALBM* +/– buttons* R RESET button 4 To select preset stations/skip groups (press); S Z (eject) button 5 skip groups continuously (press and hold). To eject the disc. F MENU button T Disc slot 5 To enter menu. To insert the disc. G Display window The following buttons on the card remote H BBE MP button 2, 10, 11 commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. To activate the BBE MP function. wa
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 15. Caution Display items When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Example: when you select the normal play mode by pressing (IMAGE) repeatedly (page 7). Storing automatically — BTM A B 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 (MENU). C 3 Pre
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Tuning automatically Enjoying your best sound 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ — X-DSP until “Seek” appears, then press X-DSP, Sony's new sound engine, creates an (SEEK) –/+ to search for the station. ideal in-car sound field with digital signal Scanning stops when the unit receives a processing. X-DSP contains the following station. Repeat procedure until the desired features: HDEQ, DSO 3D, Intelligent Time station is received. Alignment (abbreviated as I-TA) and BBE MP. Tip S
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DSO 3D Intelligent Time Alignment — I-TA DSO 3D is a virtual 3D sound technology that You can set localization of sound to suit your alleviates the problem of poor speakers. It creates listening position. Calculating the distance a virtual sound stage with 3 dimensions between the seat and speaker, the unit is able to (Elevation, Width and Depth) between the change the localization by delaying the sound speakers and listener. output from each speaker. The unit can simulate a natural sound f
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Setting DSO 3D and I-TA HDEQ Tuning The equalizer curve is precisely adjustable for 1 Press (SOUND) repeatedly to select frequency and volume level. Tuning consists of 4 your desired item during playback. channels: Front L/R and Rear L/R. The items change as follows: DSO 3D t I-TA t Balance t Fader t Sub Woofer 2 Rotate the volume control dial to select the setting. After about 3 seconds, the setting is complete. With the card remote commander 1 Select “SOUND” t “HDEQ” in MENU In step 2: p
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Pro mode DSO 3D Tuning This mode is for those who wish to be more The height, width and depth of the virtual sound creative in shaping the sound. Measure the stage can be adjusted to your taste. distance between your listening position and each speaker. You will need to input these distances for the correct delay(s) to be applied. 1 Select “SOUND” t “DSO 3D” in MENU mode. 1 Select “SOUND” t “I-TA” t “Pro Mode” 2 Select “Custom1,” “Custom2” or in MENU mode. “Custom3” to store. 2 Select “C
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Precisely adjusting your sound This section explains how to create the ideal listening field within the car, making extensive use of I-TA Pro mode and HDEQ. Start ! Example of vocal localization of sound* in the listening position at front left seat. Advance 1 Set the equalizer to Flat. Other setting sound features should be off. 2 Measure the distance between your listening position and each speaker. I-TA Pro mode Enter the distance value measured following the 1 Enter their values using
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5 Press (MENU). Other functions The display returns to normal play/reception mode. Changing the sound settings Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. Adjusting the sound With the card remote commander characteristics — Balance/Fader/ In steps 2 and 3: press M or m instead of (GP/ALBM) +/–; in steps 2, 3 and 4, press < or , instead of Sub Woofer (ENTER). You can adjust the balance, fader and subwoofer volume. The following items can be set (follow the page r
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*1 When the unit is turned off. Auto Scroll *2 When FM is received. To scroll long displayed item automatically *3 In such cases, some FM stereo broadcasts may when the disc/album/group/track is changed. become monaural while in the stereo reception –“off” (z): to not scroll. mode. – “on”: to scroll. RECEIVE MODE Using optional equipment Local (Local seek mode) –“off” (z): to tune normal reception. CD/MD changer – “on”: to only tune into stations with stronger signals. Selecting the changer
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DSPL MODE SOUND *1 When one or more CD/MD changers are Auxiliary audio equipment connected. *2 When one or more CD changers, or two or more You can connect optional Sony portable devices MD changers are connected. to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to off” or “Shuffle off.” listen to the portable device on your car speakers. Tip Note “Shuffle All
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Location of controls Additional Information The corresponding buttons on the rotary commander control the same functions as those Precautions on this unit or the card remote commander. ATT If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, SOUND allow the unit to cool off before operating it. PRESET/ Power antenna will extend automatically while the DISC unit is operating. MODE Moisture condensation SOURCE On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the le
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Before playing, clean the discs Playback order of MP3/WMA files with a commercially available Folder cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc MP3/WMA (album) from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA file (track) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recording or the condition of the disc) may not play on this unit. You cannot play
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For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or Cleaning the connectors SonicStage Simple Burner manual. The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In Note order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 4) Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized and clean the connectors with a cotton swab dipped software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or in alcohol. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, SonicStage Simple Burne
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Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz 2 Remove the unit. Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz 1Insert both release keys simultaneously AM until they click. Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna terminal: External antenna connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Hook facing Sensitivity: 30 µV inwards. Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General 2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. Out
