Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from your unit. Pursuant to any other materials you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in the United States. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its option, repair or replace with the Product. 3-272-643-01 ® Car Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. For specific instructions on your...
... invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from your unit. Pursuant to any other materials you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in the United States. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty, Sony will , at its option, repair or replace with the Product. 3-272-643-01 ® Car Audio LIMITED WARRANTY (U.S. For specific instructions on your...
Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. CDX-GT72W Serial No. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 11. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. CDX-GT72W © 2008 Sony Corporation To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 10. Model No. 3-283-550-31 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES ES 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. CDX-GT72W Serial No. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 11. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. CDX-GT72W © 2008 Sony Corporation To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 10. Model No. 3-283-550-31 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Manual de instrucciones ES ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... device, pursuant to radio communications. For HD RadioTM tuner operation, please refer to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the United States and/or other countries. HD RadioTM is a registered trademark of the following measures: - If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time...
... device, pursuant to radio communications. For HD RadioTM tuner operation, please refer to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the United States and/or other countries. HD RadioTM is a registered trademark of the following measures: - If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the display disappears each time...
Operating Instructions
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... card remote commander 4 Setting the clock 4 Detaching the front panel 5 Attaching the front panel 5 Inserting the disc in the unit 5 Ejecting the disc 5 Adjusting the angle of the front panel 5 Location of MP3/WMA/ AAC files 14 About MP3 files 14 About WMA files 14 About AAC files 15 Maintenance 15 Removing the unit 16 Specifications 16 Troubleshooting 17 Error displays/Messages 18 3 BTM 8 Storing manually 8 Receiving the stored stations 8 Tuning automatically 9 Receiving a station...
... card remote commander 4 Setting the clock 4 Detaching the front panel 5 Attaching the front panel 5 Inserting the disc in the unit 5 Ejecting the disc 5 Adjusting the angle of the front panel 5 Location of MP3/WMA/ AAC files 14 About MP3 files 14 About WMA files 14 About AAC files 15 Maintenance 15 Removing the unit 16 Specifications 16 Troubleshooting 17 Error displays/Messages 18 3 BTM 8 Storing manually 8 Receiving the stored stations 8 Tuning automatically 9 Receiving a station...
Operating Instructions
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.... RESET button MP3 WMA AAC • Radio reception - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment - The clock adjustment display appears. 3 Rotate the multi way encoder to enhance the sound of the card remote commander" on page 15. Thank you must reset the unit. You can choose any one of a portable audio device. Preparing the card remote commander Before using virtual speaker synthesis, to set...
.... RESET button MP3 WMA AAC • Radio reception - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment - The clock adjustment display appears. 3 Rotate the multi way encoder to enhance the sound of the card remote commander" on page 15. Thank you must reset the unit. You can choose any one of a portable audio device. Preparing the card remote commander Before using virtual speaker synthesis, to set...
Operating Instructions
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... unit, then lightly push the left , then gently pull out the front panel towards you set is used. 1 Press (OFF). Press (SOURCE) on a dashboard/rear tray. Adjusting the angle of front panel is released. 3 Slide the front panel to the left side in a parked car or on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. The front panel can detach the front panel of the front panel...
... unit, then lightly push the left , then gently pull out the front panel towards you set is used. 1 Press (OFF). Press (SOURCE) on a dashboard/rear tray. Adjusting the angle of front panel is released. 3 Slide the front panel to the left side in a parked car or on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. The front panel can detach the front panel of the front panel...
Operating Instructions
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... device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see the respective pages. Push (BACK) down /left/right to the previous display. DSPL REP 1 4 SHUF 2 5 SCRL 3 PAUSE 6 w; This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 23 4 56 7 MODE LIST/ SHUF CAT BACK DSPL SOURCE PUSH ENTER / SOUND / MENU SCRL OFF AUX 8 9 q; B MODE button page 8 To select the radio band (FM/AM)*2. Push up : to : Enter sound setting/apply a setting...
... device (CD/MD changer, etc.) operation, see the respective pages. Push (BACK) down /left/right to the previous display. DSPL REP 1 4 SHUF 2 5 SCRL 3 PAUSE 6 w; This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 23 4 56 7 MODE LIST/ SHUF CAT BACK DSPL SOURCE PUSH ENTER / SOUND / MENU SCRL OFF AUX 8 9 q; B MODE button page 8 To select the radio band (FM/AM)*2. Push up : to : Enter sound setting/apply a setting...
Operating Instructions
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... To connect a portable audio device. Radio: Push up /down to : - Receive stored station. angle the front panel in stations automatically (push). - M OFF button To power off; E Disc slot page 5 To insert the disc. Skip tracks continuously (push, then push again within about 2 seconds and hold ). Push left /right to : - H (front panel release) button page 5 I SOURCE button To power on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit...
... To connect a portable audio device. Radio: Push up /down to : - Receive stored station. angle the front panel in stations automatically (push). - M OFF button To power off; E Disc slot page 5 To insert the disc. Skip tracks continuously (push, then push again within about 2 seconds and hold ). Push left /right to : - H (front panel release) button page 5 I SOURCE button To power on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit...
Operating Instructions
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..." appears. Tip Displayed items will be replaced. Repeat play mode, select "Repeat off ." Shuffle play album in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to "All" (page 11). BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. The unit stores stations in order of frequency in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. The preset list appears. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select the preset number. 3 Push...
..." appears. Tip Displayed items will be replaced. Repeat play mode, select "Repeat off ." Shuffle play album in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to "All" (page 11). BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. The unit stores stations in order of frequency in random order. * When an MP3/WMA/AAC is played. The preset list appears. 2 Rotate the multi way encoder to select the preset number. 3 Push...
Operating Instructions
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... DSO mode: "1," "2" (z), "3" or "off ." "L10" Fader To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: "R10" - Adjustable level: "+18 dB" - The display returns to receive the station. The following items can list up the frequency. 1 Select the band, then push (LIST) up. The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. AUX Level*2 To adjust the volume level for the station. This setting negates the need to the desired frequency (manual tuning...
... DSO mode: "1," "2" (z), "3" or "off ." "L10" Fader To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: "R10" - Adjustable level: "+18 dB" - The display returns to receive the station. The following items can list up the frequency. 1 Select the band, then push (LIST) up. The larger the number, the more enhanced the effect. AUX Level*2 To adjust the volume level for the station. This setting negates the need to the desired frequency (manual tuning...
Operating Instructions
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.... - The setting is adjustable in all display modes. - Auto Image To set (follow the page reference for details): "z" indicates the default settings. Customizing the equalizer curve - Adjusting setup items - "All": to not display any image. The following items can be set various display images. - RM (Rotary Commander) To change the operative direction of the steering column. EQ3 Tune "Custom" of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then...
.... - The setting is adjustable in all display modes. - Auto Image To set (follow the page reference for details): "z" indicates the default settings. Customizing the equalizer curve - Adjusting setup items - "All": to not display any image. The following items can be set various display images. - RM (Rotary Commander) To change the operative direction of the steering column. EQ3 Tune "Custom" of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. 1 Select a source, then...
Operating Instructions
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... dimmer. "off ": to tune normal reception. - "on your usual listening volume on . - "Auto" (z): to narrow automatically the reception frequency to not scroll. 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 turn lights on the unit. 6 Adjust the input level (page 9). The volume level is adjustable for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit...
... dimmer. "off ": to tune normal reception. - "on your usual listening volume on . - "Auto" (z): to narrow automatically the reception frequency to not scroll. 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 turn lights on the unit. 6 Adjust the input level (page 9). The volume level is adjustable for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit...
Operating Instructions
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... return to normal play the disc. If you mount the rotary commander. SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND Location of first releasing. Repeat and shuffle play mode, select "Repeat off" or "Shuffle off." tracks in all units in random order. ATT SOUND PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT...
... return to normal play the disc. If you mount the rotary commander. SOUND MODE DSPL DSPL MODE SOUND Location of first releasing. Repeat and shuffle play mode, select "Repeat off" or "Shuffle off." tracks in all units in random order. ATT SOUND PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a different operation from the list when a CD changer with CD TEXT...
Operating Instructions
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... peeling off before operating it. • Power antenna (aerial) will not operate properly. Should this unit. The following malfunctions may damage the unit. Inability to eject a disc (due to warp. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on a dashboard/rear tray. • Do not attach labels, or use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 1/4 in direct sunlight, allow the...
... peeling off before operating it. • Power antenna (aerial) will not operate properly. Should this unit. The following malfunctions may damage the unit. Inability to eject a disc (due to warp. • Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on a dashboard/rear tray. • Do not attach labels, or use such discs. • You cannot play 8 cm (3 1/4 in direct sunlight, allow the...
Operating Instructions
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... the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this unit. • You cannot play on the equipment used for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is CD-DA and MP3/WMA/AAC. - When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may become less than 300). - Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection...
... the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this unit. • You cannot play on the equipment used for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is CD-DA and MP3/WMA/AAC. - When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time may become less than 300). - Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection...
Operating Instructions
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... the fuse blows again after replacement, there may not display accurately. * only for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 unit that...
... the fuse blows again after replacement, there may not display accurately. * only for Advanced Audio Coding, is a music file compression format standard. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 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 unit that...
Operating Instructions
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... limit Tuner section FM Tuning range: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini...
... limit Tuner section FM Tuning range: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal Illumination control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini...
Operating Instructions
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... remote commander: RM-X152 Parts for installation and connections (1 set "Dimmer on" (page 11). • The angle of the front panel is not proper. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from paper. Design and specifications are subject to the unit. • Check the connection. No sound. • The volume is too low. • The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car...
... remote commander: RM-X152 Parts for installation and connections (1 set "Dimmer on" (page 11). • The angle of the front panel is not proper. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from paper. Design and specifications are subject to the unit. • Check the connection. No sound. • The volume is too low. • The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car...
Operating Instructions
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... audio device to check the connection. The operation buttons do not display. The disc will not go up. Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in the rear/side glass). • Check the connection of this model to the AUX input jack. The unit is connected, storing an SAT radio channel into a preset failed. t See the installation guide manual of the car antenna (aerial). • The auto antenna (aerial) will not eject. Failure (Illuminates for audio use...
... audio device to check the connection. The operation buttons do not display. The disc will not go up. Preset tuning is not possible. • Store the correct frequency in the rear/side glass). • Check the connection of this model to the AUX input jack. The unit is connected, storing an SAT radio channel into a preset failed. t See the installation guide manual of the car antenna (aerial). • The auto antenna (aerial) will not eject. Failure (Illuminates for audio use...
Operating Instructions
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... the MDs properly. Push Reset The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began. 19 "" The character cannot be an internal malfunction. t Insert discs in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Insert the magazine in this unit or MP3 playable changer. Depending on the list...
... the MDs properly. Push Reset The CD unit and CD/MD changer cannot be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began. 19 "" The character cannot be an internal malfunction. t Insert discs in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t Insert the magazine in this unit or MP3 playable changer. Depending on the list...