Sony CDX-GT07 Operating Instructions

3-268-127-11 (1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions
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-GT07 Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see "Adjusting setup items — SET."
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte "Confi guración de los
elementos de ajuste — SET".
CDX-GT07
© 2007 Sony Corporation
Printed in China
For installation and connections, see the Getting Started
supplied installation/connections manual.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Warning
Before using the card remote commander for the
This equipment has been tested and found to
fi rst time, remove the insulation fi lm.
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in
a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause Tip
For how to replace the battery, see "Replacing the
harmful interference to radio communications.
lithium battery of the card remote commander."
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If
this equipment does cause harmful interference
Setting the clock
to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
1
Press and hold the select button.
measures:
The setup display appears.
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2
Press the select button repeatedly
– Increase the separation between the equipment
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a 3 Press  +.
circuit different from that to which the receiver
The hour indication fl ashes.
is connected.
4
Rotate the volume control dial to set
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
the hour and minute.
technician for help.
To move the digital indication, press 
–/+.
You are cautioned that any changes or
5
Press the select button.
modifi cations not expressly approved in this
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
To display the clock, press . Press
 again to return to the previous display.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
For the state of california, USA only
prevent theft.
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Caution alarm
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
perchlorate
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
Microsoft, Windows Media,
amplifi er is used.
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
1 Press .
trademarks of Microsoft
The unit is turned off.
Corporation in the United States and/or other
2
Press , then pull it off towards you.
countries.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function.
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
Notes
and hold  until the display disappears
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
each time you turn the ignition off.
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.
Welcome !
Attaching the front panel
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Engage part  of the front panel with part  of
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
following functions.
position until it clicks.
• CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA fi les
also containing Multi Session).
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
A
B
MP3
WMA
Note
• Radio reception
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
panel.
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
• Sound adjustment
EQ lite: You can choose any one of 6 preset
equalizer curves.
• Auxiliary equipment connection
An AUX input jack on the front of the unit
allows connection of a portable audio device.
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF
PUSH SELECT
EQ SOURCE
SEEK SEEK
DIM
MODE
DSPL
ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE
1 2 3 4 5 6
CDX-GT07
9 q; qa qs qd qf
The corresponding buttons on the card remote  SEEK –/+ buttons
commander control the same functions as those
CD:
on the unit.
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
 OFF button
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-
To power off; stop the source.
forward a track (press and hold).
 EQ (equalizer) button
Radio:
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, To tune in stations automatically (press);
NATURAL, HARD, UPBEAT, VOCAL, fi nd a station manually (press and hold).
CUSTOM or OFF).
 MODE button
 Volume control dial/select button
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
 Number buttons
(press and rotate).
CD:
 SOURCE button
/: ALBM –/+*
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ To skip albums (press); skip albums
AUX). continuously (press and hold).
: REP
 Disc slot
: SHUF
To insert the disc (label side up). Playback
: PAUSE
starts automatically.
To pause playback. To cancel, press
 Display window
again.
 AUX input jack Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
To connect a portable audio device.
stations (press and hold).
  (eject) button
 Receptor for the card remote
To eject the disc.
commander

(front panel release) button
* When an MP3/WMA is played.
 DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button
To change display items (press); change the
display brightness (press and hold).
Card remote commander   ()/ () buttons
To control CD/radio, the same as 
RM-X151
–/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
qj
1 by  .
OFF ATT
qk
 VOL (volume) +/– button
4
SOURCE SEL MODE
qs To adjust volume.
qg
 ATT (attenuate) button
+
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
ql
again.
–
 SEL (select) button
w;
0
DSPL SCRL To same as the select button on the unit.
  (+)/ (–) buttons
1 2 3
wa
To control CD, the same as /
4 5 6
(ALBM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
qh +
by  .
VOL
–
 SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
 Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
The following buttons on the card remote
stations (press and hold).
commander have also different buttons/
functions from the unit. Remove the insulation
Note
fi lm before use.
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless  on the unit is pressed, or a disc is
inserted to activate the unit fi rst.
CD Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).
Display items
Tuning automatically
1 Select the band, then press  –/+
to search for the station.
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
1
artist name, Album number* , Album
station. Repeat this procedure until the
2
name, Track name, Text information* ,
desired station is received.
Clock
Tip
1
* Album number is displayed only when the album
If you know the frequency of the station you want
is changed.
to listen to, press and hold  –/+ to locate
2
* When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, and
the approximate frequency, then press  –/+
when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.
repeatedly to fi ne adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
To change display items, press ; scroll
display items, press  on the card remote
commander or set "A.SCRL-ON."
Other functions
Tip
Changing the sound settings
Displayed items will differ, depending on the disc type,
recorded format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMA, see "About MP3/WMA fi les."
Adjusting the balance and fader
— BAL/FAD
Repeat and shuffl e play
1
Press the select button repeatedly
During playback, press  (REP)
1
or  (SHUF) repeatedly until the until "BAL" or "FAD" appears.
The item changes as follows:
desired setting appears.
LOW* 1  HI* 1  BAL (left-right)
Select To play
FAD (front-rear)  AUX* 2
TRACK track repeatedly.
*1 When EQ lite is activated.
*2 When AUX source is activated.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
2
Rotate the volume control dial to
SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
adjust the selected item.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
SHUF DISC
disc in random order.
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
* When an MP3/WMA is played.
To return to normal play mode, select " OFF"
Customizing the equalizer curve
or "SHUF OFF."
— EQ lite
"CUSTOM" of EQ lite allows you to make your
Radio own equalizer settings.
1 Select a source, then press 
Storing and receiving stations
repeatedly to select "CUSTOM."
2
Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW" or "HI" appears.
Caution
3
Rotate the volume control dial to
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
adjust the selected item.
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
Storing automatically — BTM
Press  repeatedly until
1
"TUNER" appears.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
To change the band, press 
curve.
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
press and hold the select button before the
2
Press and hold the select button. setting is complete.
The setup display appears. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and
3
Press the select button repeatedly the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
until "BTM" appears.
4 Press  +.
Tip
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Adjusting setup items — SET
Storing manually
1
Press and hold the select button.
1
While receiving the station that
The setup display appears.
you want to store, press and hold
2
Press the select button repeatedly
a number button ( to ) until
until the desired item appears.
"MEMORY" appears.
3
Rotate the volume control dial to
Note select the setting (example "ON" or
If you try to store another station on the same number
"OFF").
button, the previous stored station will be replaced.
4
Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note Music discs encoded with copyright
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
protection technologies
and setting.
This product is designed to play back discs that
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
The following items can be set:
Recently, various music discs encoded with
" " indicates the default settings.

copyright protection technologies are marketed
by some record companies. Please be aware
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)
that among those discs, there are some that do
not conform to the CD standard and may not be
BEEP
playable by this product.
To set "BEEP-ON" (  ) or "BEEP-OFF."
1
AUX-A* (AUX Audio) Note on DualDiscs
To turn the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"
A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
( ) or "AUX-A-OFF."
 mates DVD recorded material on one side with
digital audio material on the other side. However,
A.OFF (Auto Off)
since the audio material side does not conform to
To shut off automatically after a desired time
the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
when the unit is turned off: "A.OFF-NO" (  ),
product is not guaranteed.
"A.OFF-30S (Seconds)," "A.OFF-30M
(Minutes)" or "A.OFF-60M (Minutes)."
About MP3/WMA fi les
DEMO* 1 (Demonstration)
MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3,
To set "DEMO-ON" ( ) or "DEMO-OFF."

is a music fi le compression format standard. It
DIM (Dimmer)
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of
To change the brightness of the display.
its original size.
– "DIM-ON": to dim the display.
WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is
– "DIM-OFF" ( ): to deactivate the dimmer.
 another music fi le compression format standard. It
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
of its original size.
– "M.DSPL-ON" ( ): to show moving patterns.

– "M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate the Motion * only for 64 kbps
Display.
• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
1 / level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion
To scroll long displayed item automatically
format, and Multi Session.
when the album/track is changed.
• The maximum number of:
– "A.SCRL-ON" ( ): to scroll.
 – folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty
– "A.SCRL-OFF": to not scroll.
folders).
– MP3/WMA fi les (tracks) and folders contained
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
in a disc: 300 (if a folder/fi le names contain
– "LOCAL-ON": to only tune into stations with
many characters, this number may become less
stronger signals.
than 300).
– "LOCAL-OFF" ( ): to tune normal reception.

– displayable characters for a folder/fi le name is
32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).
MONO* 2 (Monaural Mode)
• ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
reception mode.
1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).
– "MONO-ON" : to hear stereo broadcast in
WMA tag is 63 characters.
monaural.
– "MONO-OFF" (  ): to hear stereo broadcast
Playback order of MP3/WMA fi les
in stereo.
LOUD (Loudness)
To allow you to listen clearly at low volume
levels.
– "LOUD -ON" : to reinforce bass and treble.
– "LOUD -OFF" ( ): to not reinforce bass and

treble.
BTM
*1 When the unit is turned off.
*2 When FM is received.
Using optional equipment
Notes
• When naming an MP3 fi le/WMA fi le, be sure to add
Auxiliary audio equipment
the fi le extension ".mp3"/".wma" to the fi le name.
By connecting an optional portable audio device • During playback of a VBR (variable bit rate) MP3/
to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the WMA fi le or fast-forward/reverse, elapsed playing
time may not display accurately.
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, only the
can listen on your car speakers. The volume
fi rst track of the fi rst session format is recognized
level is adjustable for any difference between the
and played (any other format is skipped). The
unit and the portable audio device. Follow the
priority of the format is CD-DA and MP3/WMA.
procedure below:
– When the fi rst track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of
the fi rst session is played.
Connecting the portable audio – When the fi rst track is not a CD-DA, an MP3/WMA
session is played. If the disc has no data in any of
device
these formats, "NO MUSIC" is displayed.
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
Notes on MP3
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
• Be sure to fi nalize the disc before using on the unit.
• If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
3 Connect to the unit.
sound may be intermittent.
Notes on WMA
• Files made with lossless compression are not
playable.
• Files protected by copyright are not playable.
If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
AUX
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the
Connecting cord
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
Adjusting the volume level When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
card remote commander becomes shorter.
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium
audio device before playback. battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk
of fi re or explosion.
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Press  repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"FRONT IN" appears.
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at
a moderate volume.
1
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
5 Press the select button repeatedly until "AUX"
Notes on the lithium battery
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
Additional Information contact.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
Precautions
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight,
WARNING
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
• Power antenna will extend automatically while
Battery may explode if mistreated.
the unit is operating.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fi re.
Moisture condensation
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture
 condensation may occur inside the lenses and Fuse replacement
display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will When replacing the fuse, be
not operate properly. In such a case, remove the sure to use one matching the
disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture amperage rating stated on the
has evaporated. original fuse. If the fuse blows,
check the power connection
To maintain high sound quality and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after replacement,
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
there may be an internal
onto the unit or discs.
malfunction. In such a case,
consult your nearest Sony
Notes on discs dealer.
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
Cleaning the connectors
Handle the disc by its edge.
The unit may not function properly if the
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines
connectors between the unit and the front panel
when not in use.
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
front panel and clean the connectors with a cotton
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the
dashboard/rear tray.
connectors may be damaged.
• Do not attach labels, or use discs with sticky
ink/residue. Such discs may stop spinning when
used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
Main unit
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers
Notes
attached. • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
The following malfunctions may result from using connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
such discs: switch.
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker • Never touch the connectors directly with your
fi ngers or with any metal device.
peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).
– Inability to read audio data correctly (e.g.,
playback skipping, or no playback) due to heat
shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to
warp.
• Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,
square, star) cannot be played on this unit.
Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not
use such discs.
• You cannot play 8 cm (3 1 / in) CDs.
4
• Before playing, clean the discs
with a commercially available
cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc
from the center out. Do not
use solvents such as benzine,
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 a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
fi nalized.
Removing the unit
1
Remove the protection collar.
 Detach the front panel.
 Engage the release keys together with the
protection collar.
Orient the release
keys as shown.
 Pull out the release keys to remove the
protection collar.
2
Remove the unit.
 Insert both release keys simultaneously
until they click.
Hook facing
inwards.
 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Folder
MP3/WMA (album)
MP3/WMA fi le
(track)
Specifi cations
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC
DISTORTION
22 watts per channel minimum continuous
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: 16 Watts RMS × 4 at
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 82 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and fl utter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna terminal: External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stereo), 69 dB (mono)
Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),
0.3 % (mono)
Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna terminal: External antenna connector
Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz
Sensitivity: 30 µV
Power amplifi er section
Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Power antenna relay control terminal
Inputs:
Antenna input terminal
+ side up
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 100 Hz
 High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz
2
Loudness:
+9 dB at 100 Hz
+5 dB at 10 kHz
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground)
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm
(7 1 / × 2 × 7 1 / in) (w/h/d)
8 8
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm
(7 1 / × 2 1 / × 6 1 / in) (w/h/d)
4 8 2
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Card remote commander: RM-X151
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Connecting cord
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Design and specifi cations are subject to change
without notice.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.
• Packaging cushions are made from paper.
Troubleshooting
Fuse (10A)
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the fuse.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No sound.
• The volume is too low.
• The position of the fader control "FAD" is not set
Back of the front
panel for a 2-speaker system.
If you have any questions/problems
regarding this product, try the following:
1
Read Troubleshooting in these
Operating Instructions.
2
Please contact (U.S.A. only);
Call
URL
No beep sound.
The beep sound is canceled.
The contents of the memory have been
erased.
• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
key is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car's
accessory power connector.
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set "DIM-ON."
• The display disappears if you press and hold .
 Press and hold  on the unit until the
display appears.
• The connectors are dirty.
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
 Turn off the unit.
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
Make sure the insulation fi lm has been removed.
CD playback
The disc cannot be loaded.
• Another disc is already loaded.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or
in the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
• Defective or dirty disc.
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use.
MP3/WMA fi les cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format
and version.
MP3/WMA fi les take longer to play back than
others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
The display items do not scroll.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
• "A.SCRL" is set to "OFF".
 Set "A.SCRL-ON."
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
 Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
• Defective or dirty disc.
The disc will not eject.
Press  (eject).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
 Check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
• Check the frequency.
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
• Setting of the local seek mode is not correct.
 Tuning stops too frequently:
Set "LOCAL-ON."
 Tuning does not stop at a station:
Set "MONO-ON."
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
 Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the "ST" indication
fl ashes.
• Tune in the frequency accurately.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
 Set "MONO-ON."
An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard
in monaural.
The unit is in monaural reception mode.
 Set "MONO-OFF."
Error displays/Messages
ERROR
• The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.
 Clean or insert the disc correctly.
• A blank disc has been inserted.
• The disc cannot play because of some problem.
 Insert another disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers is incorrect.
 See the installation guide manual of this model to
check the connection.
L. SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO INFO
Text information is not written in the MP3/WMA fi le.
NO MUSIC
The disc is not a music fi le.
 Insert a music CD.
NO NAME
An album/track name is not written in the track.
OFFSET
There may be an internal malfunction.
 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.
 Wait until reading is complete and playback starts
automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it
may take more than a minute.
PUSH EJT
The disc cannot be ejected.
 Press  (eject).
" " or " "
During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the
beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go
any further.
" "
The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the
time the problem began.
1-800-222-7669
http://www.SONY.com