Sony CDX-GT09 Operating Instructions

4-148-895-21(1)
FM/AM
Compact Disc Player
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-GT09 Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see "Adjusting setup items — SET."
Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la section « Réglage des
paramètres de configuration — SET ».
Operating Instructions
Mode d'emploi
CDX-GT09
©2009 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand
Getting Started
For installation and connections, see the
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
first time, remove the insulation film.
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.
3
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a Press  +.
circuit different from that to which the receiver
The hour indication flashes.
is connected. 4
Rotate the control dial to set the hour
– Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
and minute.
technician for help.
To move the digital indication, press 
–/+.
You are cautioned that any changes or
5
After setting the minute, press the
modifications not expressly approved in this
select button.
manual could void your authority to operate this
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
equipment.
To display the clock, press . Press
CAUTION
 again to return to the previous display.
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
Detaching the front panel
For the state of california, USA only
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply,
prevent theft.
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
Caution alarm
perchlorate
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
Windows Media and the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
Windows logo are trademarks
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
or registered trademarks of
amplifier is used.
Microsoft Corporation in the
1
Press .
United States and/or other countries.
The unit is turned off.
2
Press , then pull it off towards you.
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
and hold  until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.
Notes
• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
Welcome !
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact
Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the
Attaching the front panel
following functions.
Engage part  of the front panel with part  of
• CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files). position until it clicks.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
A
WMA
B
• Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2).
– BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit
Note
selects strong signal stations and stores them.
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
• Sound adjustment panel.
EQ stage2: You can choose any one of 7
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 9
OFF
PUSH SELECT
AUX
AF TA TP REG DISC ALBM ARTIST TRACK SHUF ZAP + LOUD
DM
DSPL EQ3
SCRL
ALBUM REP SHUF PAUSE
BTM 1 2 3 4 5 6
q; qa qs qd qf qg
This section contains instructions on the  AUX input jack
location of controls and basic operations.
To connect a portable audio device.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
  (eject) button
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit. To eject the disc.
 DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
 OFF button
To change display items (press); scroll the
To power off; stop the source.
display item (press and hold).
 SEEK +/– buttons
 (front panel release) button
CD:
 MODE button
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within To select the radio band (FM/AM).
about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-
 BTM button
forward a track (press and hold).
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
Radio:
 Number buttons
To tune in stations automatically (press);
find a station manually (press and hold). CD:
/: ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/
 SOURCE button
WMA playback)
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
To skip albums (press); skip albums
AUX).
continuously (press and hold).
 EQ3 (equalizer) button : REP
: SHUF
To select an equalizer type (XPLOD,
: PAUSE
VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE,
GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
 Control dial/select button
Radio:
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
To receive stored stations (press); store
(press and rotate).
stations (press and hold).
 Disc slot
 Receptor for the card remote
To insert the disc (label side up), playback
commander
starts.
 Display window
Card remote commander
  ()/ () buttons
RM-X151
To control CD/radio, the same as 
+/– on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
ql
1
by  .
OFF ATT
w;
3  DSPL (display) button
SOURCE SEL MODE To change display items.
qs
qh
 VOL (volume) +/– button
+
To adjust volume.
wa
 ATT (attenuate) button
–
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
qj ws
again.
DSPL SCRL
 SEL (select) button
1 2 3
wd
The same as the select button on the unit.
4 5 6
  (+)/ (–) buttons
+
To control CD, the same as /
qk
VOL
–
(ALBUM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
by  .
 SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/  Number buttons
functions from the unit. Remove the insulation
To receive stored stations (press); store
film before use. stations (press and hold).
Note
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 first.
CD Receiving the stored stations
1
Select the band, then press a number
Display items button ( to ).
Tuning automatically
1
Select the band, then press 
+/– to search for the station.
Track name* 1 , Disc/artist name* 1 ,
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
Album number* 2 , Album name* 1 ,
station. Repeat this procedure until the
Track number/Elapsed playing time,
desired station is received.
Clock
Tip
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA is
If you know the frequency of the station you want
displayed.
to listen to, press and hold  +/– to locate
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album
the approximate frequency, then press  +/–
is changed.
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
To change display items, press .
Tip
Other functions
Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc
type, recording format and settings. For details on
Changing the sound settings
MP3/ WMA, see "About MP3 files" and "About WMA
files."
Adjusting the sound
Repeat and shuffle play
characteristics — BAL/FAD/SUB
1
During playback, press  (REP)
You can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer
or  (SHUF) repeatedly until the
volume.
desired setting appears.
1
Press the select button repeatedly
until "BAL," "FAD" or "SUB" appears.
Select To play
The item changes as follows:
TRACK
track repeatedly.
LOW* 1 MID* 1 HI* 1
  
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
BAL (left-right) FAD (front-rear)

SUB (subwoofer volume)* 2 AUX*

SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
*1 When EQ3 is activated.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.
*2 When the audio output is set to "SUB."
"ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting, and
* When an MP3/WMA is played.
can be adjusted up to 21 steps.
*3 When AUX source is activated.
To return to normal play mode, select " OFF"
2
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
or "SHUF OFF."
selected item.
After 5 seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
Radio
mode.
Storing and receiving stations
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3
Caution
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
own equalizer settings.
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
1
Select a source, then press 
repeatedly to select "CUSTOM."
Storing automatically — BTM
2
Press the select button repeatedly
until "LOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
1
Press  repeatedly until
3
Rotate the control dial to adjust the
"TUNER" appears.
selected item.
To change the band, press 
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
from –10 dB to +10 dB.
FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2
Press and hold  until "BTM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to adjust the equalizer
curve.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
Storing manually
setting is complete.
After 5 seconds, the setting is complete and
1
While receiving the station that
the display returns to normal play/reception
you want to store, press and hold
mode.
a number button ( to ) until
"MEMORY" appears. Tip
Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Adjusting setup items — SET
1
Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2
Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3
Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4
Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
• Some CD-Rs/CD-RWs (depending on the
and setting.
equipment used for its recording or the condition
of the disc) may not play on this unit.
The following items can be set:
• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not
" " indicates the default settings.
finalized.

• The unit is compatible with the ISO 9660 level
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust)
1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion
format, and Multi Session.
BEEP
• The maximum number of:
To set "BEEP-ON" ( ) or "BEEP-OFF."

– folders (albums): 150 (including root and empty
AUX-A* 1 folders).
(AUX Audio)
– files (tracks) and folders contained in a disc:
To turn the AUX source display "AUX-A-ON"
300 (if a folder/file names contain many
( ) or "AUX-A-OFF."

characters, this number may become less than
A.OFF (Auto Off)
300).
To shut off automatically after a desired time – displayable characters for a folder/file name is
when the unit is turned off. 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).
– "A.OFF-NO" ( ), "A.OFF-30S (Seconds)," • When the disc is recorded in Multi Session,

"A.OFF-30M (Minutes)" or "A.OFF-60M only the first track of the first session format
(Minutes)." is recognized and played (any other format is
skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA and
SUB/REAR* 1
MP3/WMA.
To switch the audio output.
– When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA
– "SUB-OUT" ( ): to output to a subwoofer.
of the first session is played.

– "REAR-OUT": to output to a power amplifier.
– When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/
WMA session is played. If the disc has no
DEMO (Demonstration)
data in any of these formats, "NO MUSIC" is
To set "DEMO-ON" ( ) or "DEMO-OFF."
 displayed.
DIM (Dimmer)
Music discs encoded with copyright
To change the brightness of the display.
protection technologies
– "DIM-ON": to dim the display.
– "DIM-OFF" ( ): to deactivate the dimmer. This product is designed to play back discs that

conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard.
M.DSPL (Motion Display)
Recently, various music discs encoded with
– "M.DSPL-ON" ( ): to show moving patterns.
 copyright protection technologies are marketed
– "M.DSPL-OFF": to deactivate Motion
by some record companies. Please be aware
Display.
that among those discs, there are some that do
not conform to the CD standard and may not be
A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)
playable by this product.
To scroll long displayed item automatically
when the disc/album/track is changed.
Note on DualDiscs
– "A.SCRL-ON" ( ): to scroll.

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which
– "A.SCRL-OFF": to not scroll.
mates DVD recorded material on one side with
LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) digital audio material on the other side. However,
– "LOCAL-ON": to only tune into stations with since the audio material side does not conform to
the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this
stronger signals.
product is not guaranteed.
– "LOCAL-OFF" ( ): to tune normal reception.

MONO* 2
(Monaural Mode)
Playback order of MP3/WMA files
To improve poor FM reception, select monaural
reception mode.
– "MONO-ON" : to hear stereo broadcast in
MP3/WMA
monaural.
– "MONO-OFF" ( ): to hear stereo broadcast

in stereo.
LPF* 3 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
"LPF OFF" ( ), "LPF 80Hz," "LPF 100Hz,"

"LPF 120Hz," "LPF 140Hz" or "LPF 160Hz."
LPF NORM/REV* 3 (Low Pass Filter)
To select the phase when the LPF is turned on:
"NORM" ( ) or "REV."

HPF (High Pass Filter)
To select the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: "HPF OFF" ( ), "HPF 80Hz," "HPF
 About MP3 files
100Hz," "HPF 120Hz," "HPF 140Hz" or "HPF
• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3,
160Hz."
is a music file compression format standard. It
LOUD (Loudness)
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10
To allow you to listen clearly at low volume
of its original size.
levels. • ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply
– "LOUD -ON" : to reinforce bass and treble. to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and
– "LOUD -OFF" ( ): to not reinforce bass and 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

treble. • When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file
extension ".mp3" to the file name.
BTM
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
(variable bit rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time
*1 When the unit is turned off.
may not display accurately.
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to "SUB."
Note
If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps,
sound may be intermittent.
Using optional equipment
About WMA files
Auxiliary audio equipment
• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio,
is a music file compression format standard. It
By connecting an optional portable audio device
compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22*
to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
of its original size.
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
• WMA tag is 63 characters.
can listen on your car speakers. The volume
• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file
level is adjustable for any difference between the
extension ".wma" to the file name.
unit and the portable audio device. Follow the
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR
procedure below:
(variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time
may not display accurately.
Connecting the portable audio device
* only for 64 kbps
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
Note
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
Playback of the following WMA files is not supported.
3 Connect to the unit. – lossless compression
– copyright-protected
Maintenance
AUX
Replacing the lithium battery of the
card remote commander
Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
AUX
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
Connecting cord
of fire or explosion.
Adjusting the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Press  repeatedly until "AUX"
Notes on the lithium battery
appears.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.
"FRONT IN" appears.
Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.
3 Start playback of the portable audio device at
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good
a moderate volume.
contact.
4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
• Be sure to observe the correct polarity when
installing the battery.
5 Press the select button repeatedly until "AUX"
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).
WARNING
Additional Information Battery may explode if mistreated.

3 Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of
in fire.
Precautions
• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, Fuse replacement
allow the unit to cool off before operating it.
When replacing the fuse, be
• Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically
sure to use one matching the
while the unit is operating. amperage rating stated on the
original fuse. If the fuse blows,
Moisture condensation
check the power connection
On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture and replace the fuse. If the fuse
condensation may occur inside the lenses and display blows again after replacement,
of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate there may be an internal
properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for malfunction. In such a case,
about an hour until the moisture has evaporated. consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
To maintain high sound quality
Cleaning the connectors
Be careful not to splash juice or other soft drinks
onto the unit or discs. The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
Notes on discs
front panel and clean the connectors with a cotton
swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the
• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface.
connectors may be damaged.
Handle the disc by its edge.
• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines
when not in use.
• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature.
Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a
dashboard/rear tray.
• 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
Notes
• For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the
connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.
• Never touch the connectors directly with your
fingers or with any metal device.
• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached.
The following malfunctions may result from using
such discs:
– Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker
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.
Removing the unit
1
Remove the protection collar.
 Detach the front panel.
 Pinch both edges of the protection collar,
then pull it out.

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
(album)
MP3/WMA file
(track)
Specifications
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
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: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 150 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 10 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 70 dB (mono)
Separation: 40 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 µV
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors)
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 45 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (sub/rear switchable)
Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal
Power amplifier control terminal
Inputs:
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
Tone controls:
Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD)
Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD)
High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery
(negative ground (earth))
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
+ side up
Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed

2
information.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.
Design and specifications 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
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.
Fuse (10 A) • Check the connection. If everything is in order,
check the fuse.
• If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the remote commander.
 Turn on the unit.
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 ATT function is activated.
• The position of the fader control "FAD" is not set
for a 2-speaker system.
Back of the front
panel
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);
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No beep sound.
• The beep sound is canceled.
• An optional power amplifier is connected and you
are not using the built-in amplifier.
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
is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car's
accessory power connector.
During playback or reception, demonstration
mode starts.
If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with
"DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts.
 Set "DEMO-OFF."
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 film 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 files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format
and version.
MP3/WMA files 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."
 Press and hold  (SCRL).
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 "LOCAL-OFF."
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
 Perform manual tuning.
During FM reception, the "ST" indication
flashes.
• 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 due to a problem.
 Insert another disc.
FAILURE
The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect.
 See the installation/connections manual of this
model to check the connection.
L. SEEK +/–
The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning.
NO MUSIC
The disc does not contain a music file.
 Insert a music CD in this unit.
NO NAME
A disc/album/artist/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.
PUSH EJT
The disc cannot be ejected.
 Press  (eject).
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.
" " 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.