Page 2 - Owner’s Record; Operating Instructions
4-427-706- 11 (1) CDX-GS500R FM/AM Compact Disc Player Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.Record the serial number in the space provided below.Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. CDX-GS500R Se...
Page 3 - Warning; – Increase the separation between the; CAUTION
2 Warning Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that ...
Page 4 - For the State of California, USA only; until the display; Note on the lithium battery
3 SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription sold separately.www.siriusxm.comSirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporatio...
Page 5 - Table of contents
4 Table of contents Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . ....
Page 7 - Getting Started; Caution; Safe and efficient use; Driving
6 Getting Started Notes on Bluetooth function Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIM...
Page 8 - Caution alarm; Attaching the front panel
7 Canceling the DEMO mode You can cancel the demonstration display which appears while this unit is turned off. 1 Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY” appears, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial until “DEMO” appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select “DEMO-OF...
Page 9 - Location of controls; Main unit; Radio; To skip a track (press; Bluetooth Audio; then press to change the source.
8 Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. SOURCE/OFF button * 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 Press to turn on the power; select the source (Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth Pandora®/Bluetooth phone).Press repeate...
Page 11 - Remove the insulation film before use.; OFF button; Setup items can be operated by; ENTER button
10 *5 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending on the device, certain operations may not be available. *6 When App Remote is established with iPhone/Android phone. Depending on the application, certain operations may not be available. *7 When the...
Page 12 - Number buttons; Storing automatically — BTM; To change the band, press; Press; Storing manually; to
11 (+)/ (–) buttons To control CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth audio device/Bluetooth Pandora®, the same as / (ALBUM / ) on the unit. Setup items can be operated by . DSPL (Display)/SCRL (Scroll) button Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); store stations (pr...
Page 13 - Receiving the stored stations; Tuning automatically; Select the band, then press; RDS
12 Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button ( to ). Tuning automatically 1 Select the band, then press +/– to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received. Tip If...
Page 14 - CD; Playing a disc; Playback starts automatically.; Changing display items; USB devices; • Backup of data to a USB device is; Playing back a USB device; repeatedly
13 CD Playing a disc This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 40)). 1 Insert the disc (label side up). Playback starts automatically. To eject the disc, press . Notes • When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid dama...
Page 15 - iPod; Playing back iPod; To stop playback, press and hold
14 Notes • Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection. • Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged. Changing display items Press . Displayed items may differ depending ...
Page 16 - Resuming mode; During playback, press and hold; To; Skip
15 Caution for iPhone When you connect iPhone via USB, phone call volume is controlled by iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit during a call, as sudden loud sound may result when the call ends. Note Do not detach the front panel during playback of the iPod, othe...
Page 17 - To pause playback, press; “Thumbs” feedback; Thumbs Up; Thumbs Down; Station list
16 Pandora® via USB (iPhone) Pandora® is available to stream music through your iPhone. You can control Pandora® on a USB-connected iPhone from this unit.Download the latest version of the Pandora® application and obtain more information from www.pandora.com For details on usable devices, visit the ...
Page 18 - Shuffle; Bookmarking; is required for; Start up the “App Remote” application.
17 Shuffle Shuffle allows you to listen to tracks played on one or more Pandora® stations in your station list randomly.Edit your Shuffle station selections on the device before connection. Bookmarking The track or artist currently being played can be bookmarked and stored in your Pandora® account. ...
Page 19 - Press and hold; During playback, press; Select; disc in random order.
18 3 Press and hold (APP) on the unit for more than 2 seconds. Connection to iPhone starts. When connection is established, the name of the application on iPhone appears when selecting a source, and some playback operations for the application become available. (Available operations differ de...
Page 20 - search category appears.; The item name will appear.; To cancel Jump mode, press; genre in random order.; SHUF DEVICE
19 *1 iPod only *2 CD only *3 USB and iPod only Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer ™ You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category. 1 Press (BROWSE)*. The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.When the track list appears, press (BA...
Page 21 - To cancel Alphabet search, press; Pressing
20 To cancel Alphabet search, press (BACK) or –. Notes • In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/ the) before the selected letter of the item is excluded. • Depending on the search item you select, only Jump mode may be available. • Alphabet search may take some time, depending on the n...
Page 22 - Changing DAY/NIGHT color mode; Advanced color setting; Color mode; DAY
21 Customizing the display and button color — Custom Color You can register a customized color for the display and buttons. 1 Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY” appears, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial until “CUSTOM-C” appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial un...
Page 23 - Bluetooth operations; Pairing; Installing the microphone
22 To cancel White Menu, select “OFF” in step 3. 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 Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY” appears, th...
Page 24 - The call menu appears.; The unit enters pairing standby mode.
23 Operating the Bluetooth functions 1 Press . The call menu appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it. 3 Press (BACK)*. The source returns to the Bluetooth phone. * For PAIRING, REDIAL, VOICE DIAL and BT SIGNL settings, step 3 is not necessary. The foll...
Page 25 - ” or “; Canceling pairing; Connection; Connecting a cellular phone; ” lights up when Bluetooth signal is
24 4 If passkey* input is required in the display of the device to be connected, input “0000.” If the device supports Bluetooth version 2.1, passkey input is not required. * Passkey may be called “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on the device. This unit and the Blu...
Page 26 - Connecting an audio device
25 2 Turn on the cellular phone and activate the Bluetooth signal. 3 Connect to this unit using the cellular phone. “ ” appears when the connection is made. If you select the Bluetooth phone source after the connection is made, the network name and the connected cellular phone name appear in the dis...
Page 27 - Handsfree calling; Receiving calls; Rejecting a call; Calling from the phonebook; Calling from the call history
26 Handsfree calling Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone, you can make/receive handsfree calls by operating this unit. Before handsfree calling, check the following: Make sure that “ ” and “ ” appear in the display. If “ ” and “ ” do not appear, perform the connection procedure (pag...
Page 28 - Calling by preset number; The phone call starts.; Calling by redial; The phone call starts.; Operations during a call; Mic gain adjustment; or use your cellular
27 Calling by phone number input 1 Press and rotate the control dial until “DIAL NUMBER” appears, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to enter the phone number, and lastly select “ ” (space), then press (ENTER)*. The phone call starts. * To move the digital indication, press ...
Page 29 - Preset dial; Voice dial activation; SMS indicator
28 Preset dial You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial. Notes • If your cellular phone supports PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile), you can select a phone number from the phonebook or call history. • Disconnecting the power supply lead will erase all the contacts in the preset dial. 1 Select...
Page 30 - Music streaming; Turn down the volume on this unit.
29 Music streaming Listening to music from an audio device You can listen to music from an audio device on this unit if the audio device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology. 1 Turn down the volume on this unit. 2 Press repeatedly until “BT AUDIO” ...
Page 31 - Pandora
30 The information is displayed during Bluetooth audio playback only. • Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of the audio device does not stop. Initializing Bluetooth Settings You can initialize all the Bluetooth related settings (pairing information, preset number, device informatio...
Page 32 - Adjusting the volume level
31 4 Press * 2 (PAUSE) to start playback. *1 Does not appear, depending on the device connected to the USB port. *2 When the mobile device is connected, the device number may appear. Make sure that the same numbers are displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit and the mobile device, then press ...
Page 33 - To terminate connection
32 App Remote via Bluetooth wireless technology (Android phone) Downloading the “App Remote” application from Google Play is required for Android phone.If the application is downloaded to an Android phone and connected to the unit, the following features are available:– Operate the unit to launch an...
Page 34 - After selecting a source, press; Repeat steps
33 Sound Settings and Setup Menu Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing. Selecting the sound quality — EQ7 Preset You can select an equalizer curve from 7 equalizer curves (XPLOD, VOCAL, ...
Page 35 - your car
34 The options for “POSITION” are indicated below. You can also set the approximate subwoofer position from your listening position if the listening position is set to other than “OFF.” The options for “SET SW POS” are indicated below. NEAR ( ): Near NORMAL ( ): Normal FAR ( ): Far 1 During re...
Page 36 - Adjusting setup items; The setting is complete.; CAUT ALM
35 Using rear speakers as subwoofer — Rear Bass Enhancer Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by applying a low pass filter setting (page 37) to the rear speakers. This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected. 1 During reception/playback, press ,...
Page 37 - (Rear Bass Enhancer
36 *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 Does not appear in App Remote. *3 When the tuner is selected. *4 When the CD or USB is selected. *5 When the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner is connected. SOUND: AUX-A * 1 * 2 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 38). CT (Clock Time) Activates ...
Page 38 - (Bluetooth Audio Volume
37 *1 Does not appear when “SET F/R POS” is set to “OFF.” *2 Does not appear when the tuner is selected. *3 When “SW DIREC” is set to “OFF.” *4 When “RBE MODE” is set to “OFF.” *5 When the AUX is selected. *6 When Bluetooth audio source is activated. DISPLAY: * When the CD, USB, Pandora® via USB, Bl...
Page 39 - Start establishing App Remote.; Connecting the portable audio device
38 APP REM: Start establishing App Remote. 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 ...
Page 40 - SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner; activatenow; press a number button (
39 SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner Everything worth listening to is on SiriusXM, getting over 130 channels, including the most commercial-free music, plus the best sports, news, talk and entertainment. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (sold separately) and Subscription are required. For more information, visitwww.si...
Page 41 - Precautions; Moisture condensation; Notes on discs; • Discs that this unit CANNOT play
40 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. • Power antenna (aerial) extends aut...
Page 42 - About iPod; • “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone”; About Bluetooth function; What is Bluetooth technology?; • You can connect to the following iPod
41 About iPod * Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation). • “Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance stan...
Page 43 - Others; Maintenance; Cleaning the connectors
42 • This unit supports security capabilities that comply with the Bluetooth standard to provide a secure connection when the Bluetooth wireless technology is used, but security may not be enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating using Bluetooth wireless technology. • We do not...
Page 44 - Specifications; AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
43 Notes • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. Specifications Tuner section FM Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: Extern...
Page 45 - Troubleshooting; General
44 Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories: Remote commander: RM-X231MicrophoneParts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IPSiriusXM Vehicle Tuner: SXV100 Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed acces...
Page 48 - Error displays/Messages
47 The phone sound quality is poor. Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions of cellular phone. – Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the reception is poor. The volume of the connected audio device is low (high). Volume level will differ depen...
Page 53 - Bluetooth
Notes on speaker connection Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off. Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities to avoid its damage. Do not connect the speaker terminals to the car chassis, or connect the terminals of the right speakers...
Page 54 - TOYOTA
Fuse replacement ( ) When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching theamperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your ...
