Sony CDX-GT500 Operating Instructions - Page 2

Welcome ! Thank you for purchasing this Sony Compact Disc Player. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. • CD playback You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 12)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 13)). Type of discs Label on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA ATRAC CD • Radio reception - You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM2). - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Sound adjustment - EQ3 parametric: You can choose any one of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as desired. - DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer): creates a more ambient sound field, using virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the sound of speakers, even if they are installed low in the door. - BBE MP: improves digitally compressed sound such as MP3. • Image setting You can set various display images on the unit. - Space Producer: creates animated on-screen patterns in time with the music. • Optional unit operation You can also control optional CD/MD changers and optional Sony portable devices in addition to playing with this unit. * A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes information such as disc, artist and track name. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. 2 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. CAUTION The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. Warning if your car's ignition has no ACC position After turning the ignition off, be sure to press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display disappears. Otherwise, the display does not turn off and this causes battery drain. Manufactured under license R from BBE Sound, Inc. The BBE MP process improves digitally compressed sound, such as MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP works by generating even-order harmonics from the source material, effectively recovering warmth, detail and nuance.