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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-G1200U Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 11.
For safety, be sure to install this unit in the Warning dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. For details, see “Connection/Installation” NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, (page 21).
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Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel release button PTY (program type) Select PTY in RDS. SRC (source) Turn on the power. (browse) (page 10) Change the source. Enter the browse mode during playback. (Not available when a USB device in Android™...
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EXTRA BASS RM-X211 Remote commander Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Change display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and hold to scroll a display item. ...
Resetting the Unit Getting Started Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or Detaching the Front Panel changing connections, you must reset the unit. You can detach the front panel of this unit to Press DSPL and (back)/MODE for prevent theft.
Connecting a USB Device Listening to the Radio Turn down the volume on the unit. Connect the USB device to the unit. Listening to the Radio To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER]. Storing automatically (BTM) Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
Using Radio Data System Playback (RDS) Playing a Disc Selecting program types (PTY) Insert the disc (label side up). Press PTY during FM reception. Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.
Before making a connection, select the USB Searching a track by name (Quick- mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) BrowZer™) depending on the USB device (page 12). Connect a USB device to the USB port Not available when a USB device in Android (page 8).
General Setup (GENERAL) Settings DEMO (demonstration) Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF]. Canceling the DEMO Mode CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 7) You can cancel the demonstration display which appears when the source is off and CAUT ALM (caution alarm) the clock is displayed. Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 7).
EDIT CUSTOM FIRMWARE Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, (Available only while the source is off and VOL +/–, SEEK +/–) to the steering wheel the clock is displayed.) remote control: Checks/updates the firmware version. For Rotate the control dial to select the details, visit the support site on the back function you want to assign to the cover.
FADER Display Setup (DISPLAY) Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] – [CENTER] – [REAR-15]. DIMMER S.WOOFER (subwoofer) Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF], [CLK]. SW LEVEL (subwoofer level) To set this function to be active only Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: during a fixed period, select [CLK], then [+6 dB] –...
Do not use If you have any questions or problems solvents such as concerning your unit that are not covered in benzine, thinner, this manual, consult your nearest Sony commercially available dealer. cleaners.
Maintenance Specifications Replacing the lithium battery of the FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT remote commander APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN Under normal conditions, the battery will THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. last approximately 1 year. (The service life POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. may be shorter, depending on the NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y conditions of use.)
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USB Player section Package contents: Main unit (1) Interface: USB (Full-speed) Remote commander (1): RM-X211 Maximum current: 500 mA Parts for installation and connections The maximum number of recognizable (1 set) tracks: Optional accessories/equipment: – folders (albums): 256 Cable for steering wheel remote input: –...
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During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts. PTY displays [- - - - - - - -]. If no operation is performed for 5 minutes The current station is not an RDS station. with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration ...
Audio file cannot be played. HUB NO SUPRT: USB hubs are not USB device formatted with file systems supported. other than FAT16 or FAT32 are INVALID unsupported.* The selected operation could be invalid. * This unit supports FAT16 and FAT32, but some USB device may not support all of these FAT.
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[REGISTER] is blinking (about 6 seconds) (page 12). 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...
Parts List for Installation Connection/Installation Cautions • Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point. × 2 • Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat ...
Connection Subwoofer* Power amplifier* White White/black striped Front speaker* Gray Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Rear speaker* Purple Purple/black striped Black Yellow For details, see “Making connections” (page 23). Blue/white striped from a wired remote control (not supplied)* from a car antenna (aerial) *1 Not supplied *2 Speaker impedance: 4 Ω...
Memory hold connection Making connections When the yellow power supply lead is To a common ground (earth) point connected, power will always be supplied to the memory circuit even when the ignition First connect the black ground (earth) switch is turned off. lead, then connect the yellow and red power supply leads.
Mounting the unit in the Installation dashboard • Before installing, make sure the catches on Removing the protection collar both sides of the bracket are bent and the bracket inwards 2 mm ( in). • For Japanese cars, see “Mounting the unit Before installing the unit, remove the in a Japanese car”...
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Detaching and attaching the front You may not be able to install this unit in panel some makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony dealer. For details, see “Detaching the Front Panel” (page 7). TOYOTA ...
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