2-899-459-11 (1) FM/MW/LW Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions Bedienungsanleitung Mode d'emploi Istruzioni per l'uso Gebruiksaanwijzing GB DE FR IT NL To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 10 nach. Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 10. Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 10. Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 10. CDX-GT20 © 2007 Sony Corporation For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 10). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. 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Microsoft, Windows Media, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. 2 Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting the balance and fader -- BAL/FAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Customizing the equalizer curve -- EQ lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Adjusting setup items -- SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Getting Started Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Location of controls and basic operations Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Additional Information Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 CD Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Radio Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Storing automatically -- BTM . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 3 Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. · CD playback You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 11)). Type of discs CD-DA Label on the disc Getting Started Setting the clock The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication. 1 2 3 4 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears. Press (SEEK) +. The hour indication flashes. Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) ­/+. Press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts. MP3 WMA 5 To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display. · Radio reception ­ You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, MW and LW). ­ BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. · RDS services ­ You can use FM station with Radio Data System (RDS). · Sound adjustment ­ EQ lite: You can choose any one of 6 preset equalizer curves. * A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name. Tip You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 9). 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 2 Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. 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 to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. 4 Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks. A B Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. 5 Location of controls and basic operations Main unit CDX-GT20 Refer to the pages listed for details. A OFF button To power off; stop the source. B Volume control dial/select button 9 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate). C EQ (equalizer) button 9 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, NATURAL, HARD, UPBEAT, VOCAL, CUSTOM or OFF). D Disc slot To insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. E Display window F Z (eject) button To eject the disc. G DSPL (display) button 7, 8 To change display items. H (front panel release) button 4 I SEEK ­/+ buttons CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold). J SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD). K PTY (Program Type) button 9 To select PTY in RDS. L MODE button 7 To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW). M Number buttons CD: (1)/(2): ALBM ­/+* To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). (3): REP 7 (4): SHUF 7 (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). N AF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA (Traffic Announcement) button 8 To set AF and TA in RDS. * When an MP3/WMA is played. 6 CD Display items Radio Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album number*1, Album name, Track name, Text information*2, Clock *1 Album number is displayed only when the album is changed. *2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, and when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed. Storing automatically -- BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "TUNER" appears. To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, MW or LW. Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until "BTM" appears. Press (SEEK) +. The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored. 2 3 4 To change display items, press (DSPL); scroll display items, set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 10). Tip Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type, recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/ WMA, see page 11. Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. To play Storing manually 1 Select TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC track repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. disc in random order. OFF" While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until "MEMORY" appears. The number button indication appears in the display. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Tip When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 8). * When an MP3/WMA is played. To return to normal play mode, select " or "SHUF OFF." Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to (6)). Tuning automatically 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) ­/+ to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received. continue to next page t 7 Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) ­/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) ­/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). Setting AF and TA 1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. To Select RDS Overview FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. AF-ON TA-ON AF, TA-ON AF, TA-OFF activate AF and deactivate TA. activate TA and deactivate AF. activate both AF and TA. deactivate both AF and TA. Display items Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each. 1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or manually. A Frequency*1 (Program service name), Preset number, Clock, RDS data B TA/TP*2 *1 While receiving the RDS station, " *" is displayed on the left of the frequency indication. *2 "TA" flashes during traffic information. "TP" lights up while such a station is received. Presetting the volume of traffic announcements You can preset the volume level of the traffic announcements so as to not miss hearing them. 1 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the volume level. 2 Press and hold (AF/TA) until "TA" appears. To change display items A, press (DSPL). RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: AF (Alternative Frequencies) Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same program during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually. TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program) Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source. PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock. Notes · Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available. · RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. Receiving emergency announcements With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source. Staying with one regional program -- REG When the AF function is on: this unit's factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional program's reception area, set "REG-OFF" in setup during FM reception (page 10). Note This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas. 8 Local Link function (UK only) This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons. 1 During FM reception, press a number button ((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored. 2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of ...