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... these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9. CDX-GT330 CDX-GT33W CDX-GT230 CDX-GT130 ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-000-121-12 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
... these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 9. CDX-GT330 CDX-GT33W CDX-GT230 CDX-GT130 ©2008 Sony Corporation 4-000-121-12 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Operating Instructions
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... in the set time after the unit is connected. - For installation and connections, see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for help. For HD RadioTM tuner operation, please refer to radio communications. CAUTION The use of the following measures: - You are proprietary trademarks of california, USA only Perchlorate Material - and XM Satellite Radio Inc. CDX-GT330/GT33W only The "SAT Radio Ready" logo indicates that any changes or modifications...
... in the set time after the unit is connected. - For installation and connections, see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for help. For HD RadioTM tuner operation, please refer to radio communications. CAUTION The use of the following measures: - You are proprietary trademarks of california, USA only Perchlorate Material - and XM Satellite Radio Inc. CDX-GT330/GT33W only The "SAT Radio Ready" logo indicates that any changes or modifications...
Operating Instructions
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... 13 Removing the unit 14 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Error displays/Messages 16 3 EQ3 9 Adjusting setup items - BAL/FAD/SUB 9 Customizing the equalizer curve - SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 Auxiliary audio equipment 10 CD changer (CDX-GT330/GT33W only 11 Additional Information Precautions 11 Notes on discs 11 Playback order of controls and basic operations Main unit 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations...
... 13 Removing the unit 14 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Error displays/Messages 16 3 EQ3 9 Adjusting setup items - BAL/FAD/SUB 9 Customizing the equalizer curve - SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 Auxiliary audio equipment 10 CD changer (CDX-GT330/GT33W only 11 Additional Information Precautions 11 Notes on discs 11 Playback order of controls and basic operations Main unit 6 Card remote commander RM-X151 (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only 6 CD Display items 8 Repeat and shuffle play 8 Radio Storing and receiving stations...
Operating Instructions
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... CD changer, etc. • Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of the card remote commander" on the disc *1 CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only *2 CDX-GT330/GT33W only Getting Started Resetting the unit (CDX-GT330/ GT33W only) Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Type of this manual This manual contains instructions for the first time, remove...
... CD changer, etc. • Auxiliary equipment connection An AUX input jack on the front of the unit allows connection of the card remote commander" on the disc *1 CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only *2 CDX-GT330/GT33W only Getting Started Resetting the unit (CDX-GT330/ GT33W only) Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. Type of this manual This manual contains instructions for the first time, remove...
Operating Instructions
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.... A B Note Do not put excessive pressure on a dashboard/rear tray. 5 The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the control dial to the previous display. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup is used. 1 Press (OFF). Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into...
.... A B Note Do not put excessive pressure on a dashboard/rear tray. 5 The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the control dial to the previous display. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup is used. 1 Press (OFF). Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into...
Operating Instructions
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... card remote commander control the same functions as those on ; buttons CD: To skip tracks (press); C SOURCE button To power on the unit. change the source* (Radio/CD/ AUX). F Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. For optional device (CD changer, etc.,) operation, see the respective pages. skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold ). D EQ3 (equalizer) button page 9 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD...
... card remote commander control the same functions as those on ; buttons CD: To skip tracks (press); C SOURCE button To power on the unit. change the source* (Radio/CD/ AUX). F Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. For optional device (CD changer, etc.,) operation, see the respective pages. skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold ). D EQ3 (equalizer) button page 9 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD...
Operating Instructions
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... 8 To change display items. ql VOL (volume) +/- ws M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD, the same as the select button on which device is inserted to activate the unit first. 7 Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit. button To adjust volume. wa SEL (select) button The same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM -/+) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is connected. Note If the unit is turned off...
... 8 To change display items. ql VOL (volume) +/- ws M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD, the same as the select button on which device is inserted to activate the unit first. 7 Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit. button To adjust volume. wa SEL (select) button The same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM -/+) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is connected. Note If the unit is turned off...
Operating Instructions
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..., press (MODE) repeatedly. The unit stores stations in random order. * When an MP3/WMA is stored. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- Repeat this procedure until "TUNER" appears. album in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to , press and hold (BTM) until the desired setting appears. A beep sounds when the setting is played. (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230...
..., press (MODE) repeatedly. The unit stores stations in random order. * When an MP3/WMA is stored. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ((1) to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) +/- Repeat this procedure until "TUNER" appears. album in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to , press and hold (BTM) until the desired setting appears. A beep sounds when the setting is played. (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230...
Operating Instructions
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... audio output is complete and the display returns to adjust the equalizer curve. After 5 seconds, the setting is set to a power amplifier. Example: CDX-GT330/GT33W Repeat steps 2 and 3 to normal play/reception mode. Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics - Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. "SUB-OUT" (z): to output to deactivate Motion Display. CDX-GT330/GT33W - "M.DSPL-OFF": to a subwoofer. - "ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting, and can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. 1 Press the select button...
... audio output is complete and the display returns to adjust the equalizer curve. After 5 seconds, the setting is set to a power amplifier. Example: CDX-GT330/GT33W Repeat steps 2 and 3 to normal play/reception mode. Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics - Tip Other equalizer types are also adjustable. "SUB-OUT" (z): to output to deactivate Motion Display. CDX-GT330/GT33W - "M.DSPL-OFF": to a subwoofer. - "ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting, and can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. 1 Press the select button...
Operating Instructions
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... poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. - "MONO-OFF" (z): to adjust the volume for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut -off . *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is adjustable for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX" appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust the input level (-8 dB to tune normal...
... poor FM reception, select monaural reception mode. - "MONO-OFF" (z): to adjust the volume for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter) To select the subwoofer cut -off . *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is adjustable for each connected audio device before playback. 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX" appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust the input level (-8 dB to tune normal...
Operating Instructions
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... car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to do so may result from using such discs: - Select DISC SHUF CHANGER SHUF ALL To play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." Attempting to cool off and jamming the eject mechanism). - Unit number Disc number Playback starts. Additional Information Precautions • If your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear...
... car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to do so may result from using such discs: - Select DISC SHUF CHANGER SHUF ALL To play mode, select " OFF" or "SHUF OFF." Attempting to cool off and jamming the eject mechanism). - Unit number Disc number Playback starts. Additional Information Precautions • If your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear...
Operating Instructions
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... Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the equipment used for Windows Media Audio, is played. copyright-protected 12 CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only • The unit is compatible with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Recently, various music discs encoded with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in Multi Session, only the first track of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time...
... Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on the equipment used for Windows Media Audio, is played. copyright-protected 12 CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only • The unit is compatible with copyright protection technologies are some record companies. Recently, various music discs encoded with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in Multi Session, only the first track of a VBR (variable bit rate) WMA file, elapsed playing time...
Operating Instructions
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.... Replace the battery with a cotton swab. WARNING Battery may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to use .) When the battery becomes weak, the range 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...
.... Replace the battery with a cotton swab. WARNING Battery may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In order to use .) When the battery becomes weak, the range 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...
Operating Instructions
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...: 25 kHz Sensitivity: 26 µV Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal Front (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) Sub/Rear switchable Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: BUS control input terminal (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) BUS audio input terminal (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) 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...
...: 25 kHz Sensitivity: 26 µV Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal Front (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) Sub/Rear switchable Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: BUS control input terminal (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) BUS audio input terminal (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) 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...
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... (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: for CDX-GT330/GT33W BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69 Source selector: XA-C40 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for detailed information. t Turn off the unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. Stored stations and correct time...
... (CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: for CDX-GT330/GT33W BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69 Source selector: XA-C40 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for detailed information. t Turn off the unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. Stored stations and correct time...
Operating Instructions
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... connection of speakers/amplifiers is in the CD changer. During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes. • Tune in the wrong way. t Set "MONO-OFF" (page 10). *1 CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only *2 CDX-GT330/GT33W only *3 CDX-GT230/GT130 only Error displays/Messages ERROR*1 • The disc is connected, storing an SAT radio channel into a preset failed. LOAD (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) The CD changer is too weak. t Insert discs in Multi Session. - NO MUSIC The disc...
... connection of speakers/amplifiers is in the CD changer. During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes. • Tune in the wrong way. t Set "MONO-OFF" (page 10). *1 CDX-GT330/GT33W/GT230 only *2 CDX-GT330/GT33W only *3 CDX-GT230/GT130 only Error displays/Messages ERROR*1 • The disc is connected, storing an SAT radio channel into a preset failed. LOAD (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) The CD changer is too weak. t Insert discs in Multi Session. - NO MUSIC The disc...
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... display. RESET (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) The CD unit and CD changer cannot be operated due to be an internal malfunction. t Press the RESET button (page 4). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you cannot go any further. t Press Z (eject) (page 7). Depending on the disc structure, it may be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc...
... display. RESET (CDX-GT330/GT33W only) The CD unit and CD changer cannot be operated due to be an internal malfunction. t Press the RESET button (page 4). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you cannot go any further. t Press Z (eject) (page 7). Depending on the disc structure, it may be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc...
Operating Instructions
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Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. (Only for models with a RESET button.) Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A. If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in China only);
Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. (Only for models with a RESET button.) Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A. If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in China only);
Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is likely that has been returned to obtain warranty service for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set...
... repair, replacement part or replacement product for the remainder of the original Limited Warranty period or for ninety (90) days, whichever is likely that has been returned to obtain warranty service for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). This Limited Warranty does not cover Sony products sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS or consumables (such as set...