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2-698-302-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
US
Operating Instructions
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-GT31W Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO),
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The “SAT Radio Ready” For installation and connections, see the logo indicates that this supplied installation/connections manual. product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Warning Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. This equipment has been tested and found to “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT comply with the limits for a Class B digital Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all device, pursuant
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Getting Started Adjusting the sound characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Customizing the equalizer curve Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 4 — EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting t
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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*) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files Detach the front panel and press the RESET also containing Multi Session (page 12)). button with a pointed objec
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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 (OFF). The unit is turned off. 2 Press , then pull it off towards you. Notes Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window. Do not subject the front panel
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 12 3 4 567 8 OFF PUSH SELECT EQ3 SOURCE AUX SEEK SEEK CAT BTM MODE DIM ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE DSPL 1 2 3456 SCRL CDX-GT31W 9q; qa qsqdqfqg qh qj Refer to the pages listed for details. The Card remote commander corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X151 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. w; 1 OFF ATT A OFF button wa To power off; stop the source. 4 SOURCE SEL MODE B EQ3 (equalizer) button 9 qd qk To select an equa
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K SEEK –/+ buttons The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions CD: from the unit. Remove the insulation film before To skip tracks (press); skip tracks use (page 4). continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast- qk < (.)/, (>) buttons forward a track (press and hold). To control CD/radio, the same as (SEEK) Radio: –/+ on the unit. To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press an
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CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see Storing and receiving stations page 11. Caution Display items 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. A WMA/MP3 indication To change the band, press (MODE) B Source repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, C Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ FM3, AM1 or AM2. 1 artist name, Album number* , Album name,
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Tuning automatically Other functions 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ Changing the sound settings to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the Adjusting the sound desired station is received. characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB Tip You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer If you know the frequency of the station you want to volume. listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (
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Tip LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) Other equalizer types are also adjustable. – “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with With the card remote commander stronger signals. In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , –“LOCAL-OFF” (z): to tune normal reception. or m. 2 MONO* (Monaural Mode) To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. Adjusting setup items — SET – “MONO-ON” : to hear stereo broadcast in monaural. 1 Press and hold the select button. – “MONO-OFF” (z): to he
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Adjust the volume level Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting audio device before playback. appears. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. Select To play 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX” appears. 1 DISC* disc repeatedly. “AUX FRONT IN” appears. SHUF tracks in the changer in random 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a 1 CHANGER* order. moderate volume.
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Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use Precautions solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, cleaners, or antistatic spray allow the unit to cool off before operating it. intended for analog discs. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-
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Playback order of MP3/WMA files Maintenance Folder MP3/WMA (album) Replacing the lithium battery of the MP3/WMA file card remote commander (track) Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosi
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Cleaning the connectors 2 Remove the unit. The unit may not function properly if the connectors 1Insert both release keys simultaneously between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In until they click. order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 5) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors Hook facing may be damaged. inwards. 2Pull the release keys to unseat the unit. Main unit Back of the front panel Notes For s
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Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz Troubleshooting AM The following checklist will help you remedy Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz problems you may encounter with your unit. Antenna (aerial) terminal: Before going through the checklist below, check the External antenna (aerial) connector connection and operating procedures. Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV General Power amplifier section No power is being supplied to the unit. Outputs: Speak
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During FM reception, the “ST” indication CD/MD playback flashes. The disc cannot be loaded. Tune in the frequency accurately. Another disc is already loaded. The broadcast signal is too weak. The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in t Set “MONO-ON” (page 10). the wrong way. An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in The disc does not playback. monaural. Defective or dirty disc. The unit is in monaural reception mode. The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 12)
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OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. READ The unit is reading all track and album information on the disc. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute. RESET The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be operated due to a problem. tPress the RESET button (page 4). “” or “ ” During reverse or fa
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Para obtener información sobre la instalación y las conexiones, consulte el manual de instalación/conexiones suministrado. ertencia Advertencia: si el encendido del automóvil no disponga de una posición ACC Asegúrese de ajustar la función de desconexión automática (página 10). La unidad se apagará completa y automáticamente en el tiempo establecido después de apagarla la unidad, lo cual evita que se agote la batería. Si no ajusta la función de desconexión automática, mantenga presionado
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Tabla de contenido Bienvenido. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Otras funciones Cambio de los ajustes de sonido . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Procedimientos iniciales Ajuste de las características del sonido — BAL/FAD/SUB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Restauración de la unidad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Personalización de la curva de ecualizador Preparación del control remoto de tarjeta . . . . . 4 — EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Bienvenido Procedimientos iniciales Gracias por adquirir este reproductor de discos Restauración de la unidad compactos Sony. Mientras maneja puede disfrutar de las funciones siguientes: Antes de utilizar la unidad por primera vez, o Reproducción de CD después de reemplazar la batería del automóvil o Puede reproducir discos CD-DA (incluidos CD de cambiar las conexiones, debe restaurar la TEXT*) y CD-R/CD-RW (archivos MP3/ unidad. WMA incluidos también Multi Session Extraiga el panel fro
