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Label on the disc disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and CD-DA this causes battery drain. SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks of Sony Corporation. ATRAC CD...
Getting Started Detaching the front panel Resetting the unit You can detach the front panel of this unit to 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.
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. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit CDX-GT255 Card remote commander Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X151 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A OFF button To power off;...
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K SEEK –/+ buttons The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within w; < (.)/, (>) buttons about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast- To control CD/Radio, the same as (SEEK) forward a track (press and hold).
Radio Storing and receiving stations Display items Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM A MP3/ATRAC CD/WMA indication Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ “TUNER”...
Other functions Other equalizer types are also adjustable. With the card remote commander Changing the sound settings In step 3, to adjust the selected item, press <, M, , or m. Adjusting the sound Adjusting setup items — SET characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer Press and hold the select button.
Using optional equipment Additional Information Precautions Auxiliary audio equipment By connecting an optional portable audio device • If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the allow the unit to cool off before operating it. unit and then simply selecting the source, you •...
Playback order of MP3/WMA files • Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available Folder cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc MP3/WMA (album) from the centre out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, MP3/WMA file (track) thinner, commercially available cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analogue discs.
SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Maintenance Main unit Back of the front...
Remove the unit. Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms until they click. Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Hook facing Outputs: inwards.
MP3/WMA files take longer to play back than Troubleshooting others. The following discs take a longer time to start The following checklist will help you remedy playback. problems you may encounter with your unit. – a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. Before going through the checklist below, check the –...
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...
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"ST" " " • • (SENS) "MONO-ON" Sony (SENS) "MONO-OFF" ERROR • • • FAILURE L. SEEK +/– NO ID3 NO INFO ATRAC3/ ATRAC3plus NO MUSIC music CD NO NAME OFFSET Sony READ RESET RESET " " " "...
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Sony • CD-DA CD-R/CD- *CD-TEXT MP3/WMA ATRAC CD (OFF) ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 CD-DA SonicStage Sony ATRAC3plus ATRAC3 ATRAC Sony ATRAC CD Windows Microsoft Windows Media • Microsoft • • CD-DA CD-TEXT...
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FM/MW/SW Compact Disc Player DEMO CDX-GT255 Sony Corporation Printed in China...