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3-283-550-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
FR
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-GT720 Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 10.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (Demo)
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For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this TM product will control a Sony HD Radio tuner Warning (sold separately). TM For HD Radio tuner operation, please refer to This equipment has been tested and found to TM the HD Radio tuner Operating Instructions. comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The HD Radio Ready logo is a registered These limits are desig
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Additional Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Getting Started Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Playback order of MP3/WMA/ Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 About MP3 files . . . . . . .
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Welcome ! Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Resetting the unit Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. Before operating the unit for the first time, or � CD playback after replacing the car battery or changing the You can play CD-DA (also containing CD connections, you must reset the unit. TEXT), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files Detach the front panel and press the RESET (page 14)). button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
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Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front Detaching the front panel panel. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Inserting the disc in the unit Caution alarm 1 Press Z. If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF The front panel slides down automatically. position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. 2 Insert the disc (label side up). The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OF
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12345 6 7 PUSH ENTER / SOUND / MENU MODE LIST/ SHUF SCRL CAT OFF BACK DSPL AUX SOURCE 89q; qa qs qd qf qg This section contains instructions on the location Card remote commander of controls and basic operations. For details, see RM-X152 the respective pages. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.) w; qd operation, see “Using optional equipment” on OFF ATT page 11. wa 9 The corresponding buttons on the card remote SOURCE SOUND MODE comm
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CD: The following buttons on the card remote Push up/down to: commander have also different buttons/functions 3 – Skip albums (push)* . from the unit. Remove the insulation film before – Skip albums continuously (push and use (page 4). 3 hold)* . qh MENU button Push left/right to: To enter menu. – Skip tracks (push). – Skip tracks continuously (push, then push qj ENTER button again within about 2 seconds and hold). To apply a setting. – Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and qk
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 12. Caution Display items When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 11). Storing automatically — BTM B A 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. C 3
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Tuning automatically Other functions 1 Select the band, then push the multi Changing the sound settings way encoder left/right to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a Adjusting the sound station. Repeat this procedure until the characteristics desired station is received. Tip 1 Press the multi way encoder. If you know the frequency of the station you want to 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the listen to, push and hold the multi way encoder left/right desir
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Customizing the equalizer curve Adjusting setup items — MENU — EQ3 Tune 1 Press and hold the multi way encoder. “Custom” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder until the desired menu item appears, then 1 Select a source, then press the multi press it. way encoder. 3 Rotate the multi way encoder to select 2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select the setting, then press it. “EQ3 parametric,” then press it. The setting is complete. 3 Rotate the
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Info (Information) Using optional equipment To display the items (depending on the source, etc.). –“Simple” (z): to not display any items. Auxiliary audio equipment – “All”: to display all items. – “Clear”: to have items automatically By connecting an optional portable audio device disappear. to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you Dimmer can listen on your car speakers. The volume level To change the brightness of the display. is adju
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DSPL MODE SOUND Locating a disc by name — LIST CD/MD changer You can select a disc from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT capability, or MD Selecting the changer changer is connected. If you assign a name to a disc, the name appears 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or on the list. “MD” appears. 1 During playback, push (LIST) up. 2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired The disc number or disc name appears. changer appears. 1 Unit number, MP3 indication* 2 Rotate the multi way
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Changing the operative direction Additional Information The operative direction of the controls is factory- set as shown below. Precautions To increase � If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. � Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. To decrease If you need to mount the rotary commander on Moisture condensation the right hand side of the steering column, you On a rainy day or in a very damp area,
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� Before playing, clean the discs Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc files from the center out. Do not use Folder solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA/AAC (album) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray MP3/WMA/ AAC file intended for analog discs. (track) 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. � Yo
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Fuse replacement About AAC files When replacing the fuse, be � AAC, which stands for Advanced Audio Coding, sure to use one matching the is a music file compression format standard. It amperage rating stated on the compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/11* original fuse. If the fuse blows, of its original size. check the power connection and � AAC tag is 126 characters. replace the fuse. If the fuse � When naming an AAC file, be sure to add the file blows again after replacement,
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Removing the unit Specifications 1 Remove the protection collar. AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS 1Detach the front panel (page 5). POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous then pull it out. average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion. CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt
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Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Troubleshooting Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD) The following checklist will help you remedy Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery problems you may encounter with your unit. (negative ground (earth)) Before going through the checklist below, check the Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 190 mm connection and operating procedures. 1 1 (7 /8 × 2 × 7 /2 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 163 mm 1 1 1 General
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The Auto Off function does not operate. Radio reception The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates The stations cannot be received. after turning off the unit. The sound is hampered by noises. t Turn off the unit. � Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) Card remote commander operation is not or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power possible. supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only Make sure the insulation film has been removed when your car
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation, NO Album Name consult your nearest Sony dealer. An album name is not written in the track. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD NO Disc playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the The disc is not inserted in the CD/MD changer. time the problem began. tInsert discs in the changer. NO Disc Name A disc/album/group/track name is not written in the track. NO ID3 Tag ID3 tag information is not written in the MP3 file. NO
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En ce qui concerne l’installation et les Avertissement si le contact de votre connexions, consulter le manuel véhicule ne comporte pas de position d’installation/raccordement fourni. ACC Veillez à régler la fonction arrêt automatique Avertissement (page 11). ATTENTION L’appareil s’éteint complètement et L’utilisation d’instruments optiques avec ce automatiquement après le délai choisi une fois produit augmente les risques pour les yeux. l’appareil mis hors tension afin d’éviter que la ba
