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Approved By: Steve Bollero

Date 02/25/2010

New Part Number CDXGT440U

Part Replaces CDXGT430U

Sony CDXGT440U AM/FM/CD Receiver

Item Class:

Features: CD Receiver with MP3/WMA/AAC playback DM+ Detachable face with 1-line 13 segment LCD display & front aux in Front USB connectivity for your USB mass storage devices Quick-BrowZer Jump Mode Zappin t EQ3 Stage 2 52W x 4 high power Radio Data System Wireless Card Remote Red Key Illumination

Specifications:

Max power output : 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms Speaker Impedance : 4-8 Ohms CD Playback : CD, CD-R / CD-RW (MP3/WMAfiles) Digital-to-Analog Converter : 24bit Disc capacity: 1 Weight: 2.6 lbs Dimensions: 7 x 1.9 x 7 (178 x 50 x 179 mm)

Part Numbers:

Frame Assembly Connection Cord Key Collar Screws Remote Lid Manual X-2179-431-2 1-833-974-11 3-876-675-01 4-144-560-01 3-934-325-01 1-479-077-14 2-548-729-01 4-152-752-11
Product Information Documentation : Website Update Complete :

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UL, ULC, CSA Certificates : Mercury Level Documentation :

4-152-752-11(1)

FM/AM Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions Mode demploi US FR

Owners 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-GT440U Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6. Pour annuler laffichage de dmonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous la page 4.

CDX-GT440U

2009 Sony Corporation
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
For the State of California, USA only

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to 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 harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Perchlorate Material special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate
ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
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. Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (WM-DRM) to protect the integrity of their content (Secure Content) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (WM-DRM Software). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (Secure Content Owners) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Softwares right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Softwares ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.
Warning if your cars ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 16). 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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit. 6 Resetting the unit. 6 Canceling the DEMO mode. 6 Preparing the card remote commander. 6 Setting the clock. 6 Detaching the front panel. 7 Attaching the front panel. 7
Display items. 14 Repeat and shuffle play. 14

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. 14 Display items. 15 Repeat and shuffle play. 15
Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit. 8 Card remote commander RM-X151. 10 Searching for a track. 11 Searching a track by name Quick-BrowZer. 11 Searching a track by listening to track passages ZAPPIN. 12

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. Adjusting the sound characteristics. Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3. Adjusting setup items SET. Using optional equipment. Auxiliary audio equipment. 17 17

Storing and receiving stations. 12 Storing automatically BTM. 12 Storing manually. 12 Receiving the stored stations. 12 Tuning automatically. 12 RDS. 13 Overview. 13 Selecting PTY. 13 Setting CT. 13

Additional Information

Precautions. Notes on discs. Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files. Maintenance. Removing the unit. Specifications. Troubleshooting. Error displays/Messages. 21 23

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/
Provides information on: Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files
Getting Started Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 18)).
Type of discs CD-DA Label on the disc
Preparing the card remote commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip For how to replace the battery, see page 19.

MP3 WMA AAC

Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
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 control dial to set the hour and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) /+. After setting the minute, press the select button. The setup is complete and the clock starts.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 7) and press the RESET button (page 8) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.
Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Canceling the DEMO mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
Tip You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 13).
Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until DEMO appears. Rotate the control dial to select DEMO-OFF. Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode.

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.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF). The unit is turned off. Press , then pull it off towards you.

(SOURCE/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 temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray. Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
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.

Main unit

SOURCE

SEEK OFF

H E N TE R / S E L E C

ZAP MODE PTY

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qs qd qf qg

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. A SEEK +/ buttons CD/USB: 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). B (BACK) button page 11 To return to the previous display.
E Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. F Display window G Z (eject) button To eject the disc. H USB connector page 14 To connect to the USB device. I J (front panel release) button page 7 (BROWSE) button page 11 To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.
C SOURCE/OFF button* Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX). Press for 1 second to turn off the power. Press for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears. D Control dial/select button page 15, 16 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate).

K ZAP button page 12 To enter ZAPPIN mode. L Receptor for the card remote commander M RESET button (located behind the front panel) page 6 N MODE button page 12 To select the radio band (FM/AM).
O PTY button page 13 To select PTY in RDS. P Number buttons CD/USB: (1)/(2): ALBM /+ (during MP3/WMA/ AAC playback) To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold). (3): REP* page 14, 15 (4): SHUF page 14, 15 (5): DM+ Improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3. To activate the DM+ function, set ON. To cancel, set OFF. (6): PAUSE To pause playback. To cancel, press again. Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). Q DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 13, 14, 15 To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold). R AUX input jack page 17 To connect a portable audio device.
* This button has a tactile dot. Note When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
Card remote commander RM-X151
Remove the insulation film before use (page 6). A OFF button To turn off; stop the source.
B SOURCE button To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX). C < (.)/, (>) buttons To control radio/CD/USB, the same as (SEEK) /+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,. D DSPL (display) button To change display items. E VOL (volume) +*/ button To adjust volume. F ATT (attenuate) button To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again. G SEL (select) button The same as the select button on the unit. H MODE button To select the radio band (FM/AM). I M (+)/m () buttons To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBM /+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m. J SCRL (scroll) button To scroll the display item. K Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
* This button has a tactile dot. Note If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name Quick-BrowZer
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.
(BROWSE) Control dial/ select button
Searching by skip items Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly. 1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode. The following display appears.
A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer Then the item name will appear. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number. 3 Press the select button. The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears. 4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track. To cancel Jump mode Press (BACK) or (SEEK).

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.

Type of programs

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA (Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), WEATHER (Weather)
Notes You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available. You may receive a different radio program from the one you select.

Display items

A Radio band, Function B Program service name, Clock, Frequency*, Preset number
* While receiving the RDS station, * is displayed on the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items B, press (DSPL).

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: 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.

Setting CT

Set CT-ON in setup (page 16).
Notes The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received. There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Selecting PTY

Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.
Press (PTY) repeatedly until the desired program type appears. Press (SEEK) +/. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.
A Source B Track name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is displayed. *2 Album number is displayed only when the album is changed.
MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a). Backup of data in a USB device is recommended.
Note Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.
Tip Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings.

Repeat and shuffle play

Playing back a USB device
Connect the USB device to the USB connector. When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect.
During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears.

To play

Select
TRACK ALBUM* SHUF ALBUM* SHUF DISC
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. disc in random order. OFF Playback starts. If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until USB appears. Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.
* When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played.
To return to normal play mode, select or SHUF OFF.

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device. If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.
Notes Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection. Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
Other functions Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound characteristics

A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*, Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
* Album number is displayed only when the album is changed.
Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item. Press (BACK). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode.
Notes Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site. The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. folders (albums): 128 files (tracks) per folder: 500 Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result. It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played. During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. lossless compression copyright-protected
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): EQ3 Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). LOW*1, MID*1, HI*1 (page 16) BAL (Balance) Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers. FAD (Fader) Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers. SUB*2 (Subwoofer volume) Adjusts the subwoofer volume. AUX*3 (AUX level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: +18 dB 0 dB 8 dB. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.
*1 When EQ3 is activated. *2 When the audio output is set to SUB-OUT (page 16). ATT is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be adjusted up to 21 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 17).
TRACK ALBUM SHUF ALBUM SHUF DEVICE
track repeatedly. album repeatedly. album in random order. device in random order.
After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. To return to normal play mode, select or SHUF OFF. OFF
Customizing the equalizer curve EQ3
CUSTOM of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.
Adjusting setup items SET
Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. Rotate the control dial to select the setting (example ON or OFF). Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Select a source, then press the select button repeatedly to select EQ3. Rotate the control dial to select CUSTOM. Press the select button repeatedly until LOW, MID or HI appears. Rotate the control dial to adjust the selected item. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from 10 dB to +10 dB.
Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6) CT (Clock Time) Activates the CT function: ON, OFF (page 13). BEEP Activates the beep sound: ON, OFF. AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: ON, OFF (page 17). A.OFF (Auto Off) Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: NO, 30S (Seconds), 30M (Minutes), 60M (Minutes). SUB/REAR*1 Switches the audio output: SUB-OUT (subwoofer), REAR-OUT (power amplifier). DEMO (Demonstration) Activates the demonstration: ON, OFF. DIM (Dimmer) Changes the display brightness: ON, OFF. M.DSPL (Motion Display) SA: to show moving patterns and spectrum analyzer. OFF: to deactivate the Motion Display. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: ON, OFF. LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) ON: to only tune into stations with stronger signals. OFF: to tune normal reception. MONO*2 (Monaural Mode) Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: ON, OFF.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.
Press (BACK). The setting is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode.
Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable.
Z.TIME (Zappin Time) Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds), Z.TIME-2 (about 9 seconds), Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds). LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: OFF, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 140Hz, 160Hz. LPF NORM/REV*3 (Low Pass Filter Normal/ Reverse) Selects the subwoofer phase: NORM, REV. HPF (High Pass Filter) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: OFF, 80Hz, 100Hz, 120Hz, 140Hz, 160Hz. LOUD (Loudness) Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: ON, OFF. BTM (page 12)
*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to SUB-OUT.

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio device
1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.

Connecting cord* (not supplied)
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until AUX appears. After that, AUX FRONT IN appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 15).
Additional Information Precautions
Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight. Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.
CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files
MP3/WMA/AAC Folder (album) MP3/WMA/ AAC file (track)

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate properly.
To maintain high sound quality
Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight. Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Do not use solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available cleaners. This unit is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may not be playable by this unit. Discs that this unit CANNOT play Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a malfunction, or may ruin the disc. Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Attempting to do so may damage the unit. 8 cm (3 1/4 in) discs.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs
The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters) displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo) If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and other sessions are not played back. Discs that this unit CANNOT play CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible recording device. CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the 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.) 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 of fire or explosion.

Cleaning the connectors

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 front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Main unit + side up

Back of the front panel
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.
Notes on the lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing the battery. Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, otherwise a short-circuit may occur.
WARNING Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

Fuse replacement

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10 A)

Removing the unit
Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

Tuner section

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
Tuning range: 530 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz Sensitivity: 26 V
Remove the unit. 1 Insert both release keys simultaneously until they click.

Hook facing inwards.

CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 500mA

Power amplifier section

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.
Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: ohms Maximum power output: 52 W 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB signal input connector Tone controls: Low: 10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: 10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: 10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)
3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth)) Dimensions: Approx. 179 mm (7 1/7 1/8 in) (w/h/d) Mounting dimensions: Approx. 162 mm (7 1/1/1/2 in) (w/h/d) Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories: Card remote commander: RM-X151 Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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. If the problem is not solved, visit the following support site.
No power is being supplied to the unit. Check the connection or fuse. If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote commander. t Turn on the unit. The power antenna (aerial) does not extend. The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box. No sound. The ATT function is activated. The position of the fader control FAD is not set for a 2-speaker system. No beep sound. The beep sound is canceled (page 16). An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier. The contents of the memory have been erased. The RESET button has been pressed. t Store again into the memory. The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or it 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 cars 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. t Set DEMO-OFF (page 16). The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. The dimmer is set DIM-ON (page 16). The display disappears if you press and hold (SOURCE/OFF). t Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit until the display appears. The connectors are dirty (page 19).

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.

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The Auto Off function does not operate. The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Turn off the unit.

Radio reception

The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. The connection is not correct. t Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a cars antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). t Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). t If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. 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. t Tuning stops too frequently: Set LOCAL-ON (page 16). t Tuning does not stop at a station: Set LOCAL-OFF (page 16). The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the ST indication flashes. Tune in the frequency accurately. The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set MONO-ON (page 16). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural. The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set MONO-OFF (page 16).
MP3/WMA/AAC 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. t Set A.SCRL-ON (page 16). t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL). The sound skips. Installation is not correct. t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45 in a sturdy part of the car. Defective or dirty disc. The operation buttons do not function. The disc will not eject. Press the RESET button (page 6).

USB playback

You cannot play back items via a USB hub. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. Cannot play back items. A USB device does not work. t Reconnect it. The USB device takes longer to play back. The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure. A beep sounds. During playback, the USB device has been disconnected. t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to stop playback first for data protection. The sound is intermittent. The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.
PTY displays - - - - - - - -. The current station is not an RDS station. RDS data has not been received. The station does not specify the program type.

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 (page 18). MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back. The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site.

Error displays/Messages

CHECKING The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. t Wait until confirming the connection is finished. ERROR The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the disc correctly. A blank disc has been inserted. The disc cannot play due to a problem. t Insert another disc. USB device was not automatically recognized. t Reconnect it again. Press Z to remove the disc. FAILURE The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. t See the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection. HUB NO SUPRT (HUB Not Support) USB hub is not supported on this unit. L. SEEK +/ The local seek mode is on during automatic tuning. NO DEV (No Device) (SOURCE/OFF) is selected without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. t Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable. NO MUSIC The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. t Insert a music CD in this unit. t Connect a USB device with a music file in it. NO NAME A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the track. OFFSET There may be an internal malfunction. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. OVERLOAD USB device is overloaded. t Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing (SOURCE/OFF). t Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an unsupported device is connected. READ The unit is reading all track and album information on the disc. t Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute. RESET This unit or USB device cannot be operated due to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 6).