User manual SONY CDX-GT270MP

[. . . ] For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. 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. [. . . ] Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 10). Ό DSPL (Display) button   (+)/ (–) buttons To control CD, the same as / on the unit. Note If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the remote commander unless  on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. Ό Front panel release button page 4  EQ3 (Equalizer) button page 9 To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). Ό AUX input jack page 11  OFF button To turn off the power; stop the source. 6 Tuning automatically Radio Storing and receiving stations Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. 1 Select the band, then press  +/– to search for the station. Tip If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold  +/– to locate the approximate frequency, then press  +/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). Press , rotate the control dial until “GENERAL” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “BTM” appears, then press it. RDS FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. The following items can be set depending on the source and setting: GENERAL: CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 4) CAUT ALM*1 (Caution Alarm) Activates the caution alarm: “ON, ” “OFF” (page 4). € AUTO OFF Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO, ” “30S (Seconds), ” “30M (Minutes), ” “60M (Minutes). 10 AUX VOL*3 (AUX Volume 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. 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. Connecting the portable audio device DISPLAY: DEMO (Demonstration) Activates the demonstration: “ON, ” “OFF. Connect the portable audio device to the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. Adjusting the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback. 11 • Discs that this unit CANNOT play Additional Information Precautions • Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight. € Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the car, or it may cause malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight. 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) 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. [. . . ] € When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension “. € During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately. Note If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent. Maintenance Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter. [. . . ]