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FM/AM Compact Disc Player
Operating Instructions GB 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. pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO) , reportezvous à la page 5. CDX-GS500R
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. [. . . ] Color mode DIMMER*1
Note If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of the display and the buttons may change too quickly. DAY NIGHT
OFF or AUTO (turn off the head light*2) ON or AUTO (turn on the head light*2)
*1 For details on the DIMMER, see page 25. 19
Advanced color setting
Changing the color with sound synchronization — Sound Synchronization
When you select a preset pattern, sound synchronization becomes effective. Start up effect — Start White
In the Start White setting, when you press , the display and buttons on the main unit turn white once, then change to the customized color. 1 2 3 4
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Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “SND SYNC” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial to select “SYNC-ON, ” then press it. Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “STARTWHT” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial to select “WHITE-ON, ” then press it. Displaying clear color — White Menu
You can display the menu more clearly (White) without concern for color setting. 1 2 3 4
Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “WHT MENU” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial to select “WHITE-ON, ” then press it. 20
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Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine
Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal incar sound field with digital signal processing. After selecting a source, press , rotate the control dial until “SOUND” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “EQ7 SETTING” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “BASE” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial to select the frequency range, then press it. 2 3
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Selecting the sound quality — EQ7 Preset
You can select an equalizer curve from 7 equalizer curves (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF). 1 2 3 4
During reception/playback, press , rotate the control dial until “SOUND” appears, then press it. Rotate the control dial until “EQ7 PRESET” appears, then press it. [. . . ] If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing . Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an unsupported device is connected. READ The unit is reading all track and album information on the disc. [. . . ]