Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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...with a new or refurbished product. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on your unit. ...for ninety (90) days, whichever is your rights and obligations with the Product for the applicable labor charge. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. Printed in...
...with a new or refurbished product. Any parts or product replaced under this Limited Warranty will become the property of this Limited Warranty, Sony will, at its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of incidental or consequential damages, or allow limitations on your unit. ...for ninety (90) days, whichever is your rights and obligations with the Product for the applicable labor charge. LIMITATION ON DAMAGES: SONY SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. Printed in...
Operating Instructions
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Record the serial number in the space provided below. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11. CDX-GT500 Serial No. 2-663-186-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-GT500 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Record the serial number in the space provided below. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 11. CDX-GT500 Serial No. 2-663-186-11 (1) FM/AM Compact Disc Player Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Owner's Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-GT500 © 2006 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
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...harmful interference in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this Sony Compact Disc Player. The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as desired. - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong ...signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment - BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as disc, artist and track name. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - You are designed to correct the interference by turning...
...harmful interference in a particular installation. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this Sony Compact Disc Player. The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as desired. - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong ...signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment - BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as disc, artist and track name. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - You are designed to correct the interference by turning...
Operating Instructions
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...or other countries. 3 EQ3 9 Adjusting setup items - and XM Satellite Radio Inc. Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on discs 12 About MP3/WMA files 12 About ATRAC CD 13 Maintenance 13 Removing the unit 14 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Error...). ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the unit 5 Ejecting the disc 5 Location of Sony Corporation. SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 CD/MD changer 10 Rotary commander RM-X4S 11 Auxiliary audio equipment 11 Additional Information...
...or other countries. 3 EQ3 9 Adjusting setup items - and XM Satellite Radio Inc. Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on discs 12 About MP3/WMA files 12 About ATRAC CD 13 Maintenance 13 Removing the unit 14 Specifications 14 Troubleshooting 15 Error...). ATRAC, ATRAC3, ATRAC3plus and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the unit 5 Ejecting the disc 5 Location of Sony Corporation. SET 9 Using optional equipment 10 CD/MD changer 10 Rotary commander RM-X4S 11 Auxiliary audio equipment 11 Additional Information...
Operating Instructions
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RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The unit is selected. 4 Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute, press M or m. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. The hour indication is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). The alarm will only sound if the built-in a parked car or on the front panel and display window. • Do not subject the front panel to ...
RESET button Note Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The unit is selected. 4 Rotate the volume control dial to set the hour and minute, press M or m. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen. The hour indication is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN). The alarm will only sound if the built-in a parked car or on the front panel and display window. • Do not subject the front panel to ...
Operating Instructions
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A B x 3 Close the front panel. The disc is ejected. 3 Close the front panel. Ejecting the disc 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. Press (SOURCE) on the unit, then lightly push the left side in the unit 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel. 5 Inserting the disc in .
A B x 3 Close the front panel. The disc is ejected. 3 Close the front panel. Ejecting the disc 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Press Z. Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. Press (SOURCE) on the unit, then lightly push the left side in the unit 1 Press (OPEN). 2 Insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel. 5 Inserting the disc in .
Operating Instructions
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... same functions as those on the unit. select setup items (press and rotate). Location of controls and basic operations Main unit Front panel removed qk CDX-GT500 ql w; C Receptor for details. RESET Card remote commander RM-X151 6 Refer to the pages listed for the card remote commander D BTM/CAT*1 button 8 To start...
... same functions as those on the unit. select setup items (press and rotate). Location of controls and basic operations Main unit Front panel removed qk CDX-GT500 ql w; C Receptor for details. RESET Card remote commander RM-X151 6 Refer to the pages listed for the card remote commander D BTM/CAT*1 button 8 To start...
Operating Instructions
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... off ." (6): PAUSE*7 To pause playback. skip groups/ albums continuously (press and hold ). M MODE button 8, 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the SAT tuner band (mode)*1/select the unit*6. Movie mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3... t Normal play/reception mode R RESET button 4 S Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. Note If the unit is inserted to replace the battery, see page 10. *5 When an MD changer is connected. *6 When a CD/MD changer is different...
... off ." (6): PAUSE*7 To pause playback. skip groups/ albums continuously (press and hold ). M MODE button 8, 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the SAT tuner band (mode)*1/select the unit*6. Movie mode 1-3 t Spectrum analyzer mode 1-5 t Space Producer mode t Wall paper mode 1-3... t Normal play/reception mode R RESET button 4 S Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. Note If the unit is inserted to replace the battery, see page 10. *5 When an MD changer is connected. *6 When a CD/MD changer is different...
Operating Instructions
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... desired frequency (manual tuning). Tip If you know the frequency of frequency on " (page 10). ATRAC CD, see page 13. album repeatedly. disc in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to normal play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until...is displayed, and when playing WMA, WMA tag is received. A B C A Source/MP3/ATRAC3plus/WMA indication B Clock C Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album/group number*1, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information*2 *1 Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed...
... desired frequency (manual tuning). Tip If you know the frequency of frequency on " (page 10). ATRAC CD, see page 13. album repeatedly. disc in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to normal play 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until...is displayed, and when playing WMA, WMA tag is received. A B C A Source/MP3/ATRAC3plus/WMA indication B Clock C Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist name, Album/group number*1, Album/ group name, Track name, Text information*2 *1 Album/group number is displayed only when the album/group is changed...
Operating Instructions
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The item changes as follows: equalizer setting*1 t Balance (left-right) t Fader (rear-front) t Sub Woofer (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX Level*3 *1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9). *2 "- ∞" is displayed at the lowest setting, and can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. 1 Press the select button repeatedly until "Balance," "Fader" or "Sub Woofer" appears. Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics You can be adjusted up to 20 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 11). 2 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item. With ...
The item changes as follows: equalizer setting*1 t Balance (left-right) t Fader (rear-front) t Sub Woofer (subwoofer volume)*2 t AUX Level*3 *1 When EQ3 is activated (page 9). *2 "- ∞" is displayed at the lowest setting, and can adjust the balance, fader, and subwoofer volume. 1 Press the select button repeatedly until "Balance," "Fader" or "Sub Woofer" appears. Other functions Changing the sound settings Adjusting the sound characteristics You can be adjusted up to 20 steps. *3 When AUX source is activated (page 11). 2 Rotate the volume control dial to adjust the selected item. With ...
Operating Instructions
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.... "on . - "off ": to deactivate the dimmer. "on the source, etc.). - Dimmer To change the image automatically. - Skipping albums and discs 1 During playback, press (GP/ALBM) +/-. then, press again within 2 seconds of the display. - Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press ...or more MD changers are connected. To return to dim the display. - AUX-Audio* To turn lights on ": to normal play Repeat Disc*1 disc repeatedly. within 2 seconds and hold for details): "z" indicates the default settings. Demo* (Demonstration) To set "on " (z) or ...
.... "on . - "off ": to deactivate the dimmer. "on the source, etc.). - Dimmer To change the image automatically. - Skipping albums and discs 1 During playback, press (GP/ALBM) +/-. then, press again within 2 seconds of the display. - Repeat and shuffle play 1 During playback, press ...or more MD changers are connected. To return to dim the display. - AUX-Audio* To turn lights on ": to normal play Repeat Disc*1 disc repeatedly. within 2 seconds and hold for details): "z" indicates the default settings. Demo* (Demonstration) To set "on " (z) or ...
Operating Instructions
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... commander RM-X4S Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. ATT SEL PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a ...different operation from the unit. • PRESET/DISC control The same as those on the right hand side of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. Adjusting the ...
... commander RM-X4S Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. ATT SEL PRESET/ DISC MODE SOURCE OFF DSPL VOL SEEK/AMS OFF The following controls on the rotary commander require a ...different operation from the unit. • PRESET/DISC control The same as those on the right hand side of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. Adjusting the ...
Operating Instructions
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... a parked car or on this product. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on discs • To keep a disc clean, do so may not play back discs that is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo). • ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and ...2.4 apply to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MP3/WMA files (tracks) and folders contained in ) CDs. 12 About MP3/WMA files MP3, which stands for 64 kbps • The unit is not guaranteed. • Do not use discs with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format,...
... a parked car or on this product. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on discs • To keep a disc clean, do so may not play back discs that is 32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo). • ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and ...2.4 apply to the Compact Disc (CD) standard. MP3/WMA files (tracks) and folders contained in ) CDs. 12 About MP3/WMA files MP3, which stands for 64 kbps • The unit is not guaranteed. • Do not use discs with the ISO 9660 level 1/ level 2 format,...
Operating Instructions
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... becomes shorter. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format. WARNING Battery may be shorter, depending on MP3 • Be sure to finalize the disc before using authorized software, such as 320 kbps, sound may occur. Playback order of MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file ...SonicStage Simple Burner manual. The priority of the first session is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA. - If the disc has no data in any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the format is played. - ATRAC3plus, which...
... becomes shorter. The unit accepts both ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format. WARNING Battery may be shorter, depending on MP3 • Be sure to finalize the disc before using authorized software, such as 320 kbps, sound may occur. Playback order of MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file ...SonicStage Simple Burner manual. The priority of the first session is CD-DA, ATRAC CD and MP3/WMA. - If the disc has no data in any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. When the first track is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of the format is played. - ATRAC3plus, which...
Operating Instructions
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... 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, consult your fingers or with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Fuse (10A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may be damaged. 3 Pull...
... 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your nearest Sony dealer. In such a case, consult your fingers or with a cotton swab dipped in alcohol. Fuse (10A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may be damaged. 3 Pull...
Operating Instructions
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...discs): CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Your dealer may encounter with your unit. The power antenna does not have a relay box. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. t Turn on the unit. t Play back with a Sony..., check the connection and operating procedures. 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 terminal: External antenna ...
...discs): CDX-T69 MD changer (6 discs): MDX-66XLP Source selector: XA-C30 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Your dealer may encounter with your unit. The power antenna does not have a relay box. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Dolby Laboratories. t Turn on the unit. t Play back with a Sony..., check the connection and operating procedures. 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 terminal: External antenna ...
Operating Instructions
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... the frequency. • When the DSO mode is on ." MP3/WMA files cannot be added. a disc to which data can be played back. "MS" or "MD" does not appear on " or "Mono off" (FM), or "Local off" (AM) appears. • The broadcast signal is not correct. The unit is...control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to start playback. - An FM program broadcast in the wrong way. The contents of the memory have a desirable effect. a disc recorded with the car's accessory power connector. The disc will not go up. t Perform manual tuning. DSO does not function. t Set to...
... the frequency. • When the DSO mode is on ." MP3/WMA files cannot be added. a disc to which data can be played back. "MS" or "MD" does not appear on " or "Mono off" (FM), or "Local off" (AM) appears. • The broadcast signal is not correct. The unit is...control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to start playback. - An FM program broadcast in the wrong way. The contents of the memory have a desirable effect. a disc recorded with the car's accessory power connector. The disc will not go up. t Perform manual tuning. DSO does not function. t Set to...
Operating Instructions
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... not inserted in the CD changer. NO Magazine The disc magazine is not written in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Read The unit is reading all track and group information on the disc structure, it again. Depending on the disc. " " or " " During reverse or fast-...during automatic tuning. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Load The changer is complete. t Wait until loading is loading the disc. NO Disc Name A disc name is not written in the track. NO Information Text information is not written in ...
... not inserted in the CD changer. NO Magazine The disc magazine is not written in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Read The unit is reading all track and group information on the disc structure, it again. Depending on the disc. " " or " " During reverse or fast-...during automatic tuning. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Load The changer is complete. t Wait until loading is loading the disc. NO Disc Name A disc name is not written in the track. NO Information Text information is not written in ...
Operating Instructions
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Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com Sony Corporation Printed in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. only); If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in Thailand Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A.
Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com Sony Corporation Printed in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. only); If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in Thailand Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A.
Marketing Specifications
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CDX-GT500 Flip-down detachable faceplate Key Features Flip-down detachable faceplate ATRAC3™ plus/Connect™ Ready F/R/Sub Preouts w/HPF & LPF Sat Radio Ready BBE MP , ... Repeat 1/2, Shuffle Play 18FM & 12AM presets SSIR-EXA Tuner 45 degree install Red key illumination Tel/Nav Attentuation Optional wired rotary remote (RMX4S) Specifications General Disc Capacity: Stereo Separation (dB)- 85 Audio Impedance: 220 ohm Tuner Type: AM Usable Sensitivity (uV)- 30 Power Power Consumption (in Operation): 52W x 4 (4 Ohms) Output Power...
CDX-GT500 Flip-down detachable faceplate Key Features Flip-down detachable faceplate ATRAC3™ plus/Connect™ Ready F/R/Sub Preouts w/HPF & LPF Sat Radio Ready BBE MP , ... Repeat 1/2, Shuffle Play 18FM & 12AM presets SSIR-EXA Tuner 45 degree install Red key illumination Tel/Nav Attentuation Optional wired rotary remote (RMX4S) Specifications General Disc Capacity: Stereo Separation (dB)- 85 Audio Impedance: 220 ohm Tuner Type: AM Usable Sensitivity (uV)- 30 Power Power Consumption (in Operation): 52W x 4 (4 Ohms) Output Power...