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for Car Radio
Operating Instructions
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Manual de instrucciones
DCC-FMT3
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a confined space, such as a bookcase or built-in
cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus..
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in
this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
Note
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and RSS-210 of the IC rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Features
With this unit, you can enjoy listening to audio played on portable audio devices
through a car FM radio. Music from portable audio devices such as an HDD,
flash memory, MD or CD WALKMAN*, etc., is transmitted to the car's FM
radio via FM radio waves.
2
Connect the stereo mini plug to the headphone jack on the portable
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audio device.
If your portable audio device has separate settings for headphone and LINE
OUT, set the portable audio device to the headphone setting. Sound may be
distorted if it is connected to LINE OUT.
3
Insert this transmitter (this unit) into the cigarette lighter socket.
4
Start playback on the portable audio device.
Notes
• Do not activate any bass boost or equalizer function on the portable audio
device. Refer to the operating instructions supplied with the portable audio
device.
• Set the volume control of the portable audio device as high as possible, but
not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted. If sound is still low,
turn the volume up on the car radio.
5
Route the antenna cable inside the car for best audio reception from
this unit.
The method to install the antenna cable will depend on your car
type. Find the position that provides the best reception, and then
install the cable.
About the antenna cable magnet
The antenna cable is supplied with a magnet attached at the end. It
is used to anchor the cable to a metal part of the car, such as a
passenger's seat rail (see illustration below). The magnet prevents
the antenna cable from moving (which causes unstable audio
reception from this unit), or getting caught on anything (for
example, when getting in or out of the car). Fixing the cable's
position also stabilizes it's location for the best reception from this
unit.
Note
Be careful to line the cable so that it will not interfere with driving, become
entangled with passenger movements, or be damaged by seat adjustments,
etc.
Portable audio
device
to a cigarette
lighter socket
Portable audio
device
Fuse replacement
If this unit does not work correctly, check the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug.
If the fuse is blown, replace it.
Fuse
Cigarette lighter
End of the
plug
plug
1
Pull this unit out of the cigarette lighter socket.
2
Detach the end of the plug by turning it counter-clockwise.
3
Take out the fuse.
4
Check the fuse.
If the fuse is blown, go to Step 5.
If no fuse is blown, go to Step 6.
5
Install a new fuse.
Use a fuse of the correct amperage, as stated on the fuse compartment of this
unit (1 A, 125 V, 20 mm).
6
Insert the fuse.
7
Reattach the end of the plug by turning it clockwise firmly.
Notes
• Use of a higher amperage fuse may cause serious damage or fire.
• Do not use a piece of wire instead of a fuse.
• If the replaced fuse blows again, consult your dealer.
Precautions
• Do not attempt to connect this unit, or to operate this unit, a portable audio
device, or a car radio while driving or waiting at a traffic signal. Park in a safe
place first.
• Unplug this unit from the cigarette lighter socket whenever the engine of the
car is not running. Depending on the car type, even if the ignition key is off, the
power supply may not turn off automatically. In this case, this may cause
unnecessary car battery consumption.
• When not in use, unplug this unit from the cigarette lighter socket and store in a
safe place where it will not interfere with your driving or become entangled in
parts of the car interior (seat, door, etc.).
• Be sure to fully secure the portable audio device connected to the unit to avoid
moving when braking.
• Route the antenna cable or signal cable properly so that they will not interfere
with your driving or become entangled in parts of the car interior (seat, door,
etc.).
• Never yank or pull the antenna cable or signal cable. This may cause
malfunctions or wire breaks.
• Do not drop or hit the unit. This may cause malfunctions.
• This unit may become warm while using. This is not a malfunction.
Troubleshooting
Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.
There is no sound from the portable audio device to the car radio.
This unit is not fully plugged into the cigarette lighter socket.
c Insert this unit correctly and securely.
This unit is not fully connected to the portable audio device.
c Connect this unit correctly and securely.
The transmission frequency of the unit and the FM car radio do not coincide.
c Set both the unit and the FM car radio to the same frequency.
There is no sound from the connecting portable audio device.
c Start playback on the portable audio device.
c Set the volume control of the portable audio device as high as possible but
not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.
The volume is low.
The volume of the portable audio device is set too low.
c Set the volume control of the portable audio device as high as possible but
not so high that the audio signal becomes distorted.
If sound is still low, turn the volume up on the car radio.
to tighten
to remove
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Summary of Contents for Sony DCC-FMT3
- Page 1 Should any problem persist after you have made the following checks, consult To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified your nearest Sony dealer. The method to install the antenna cable will depend on your car personnel only.
- Page 2 The FM car radio receives a broadcast signal. *“WALKMAN” is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Magnet Headphone Stereo products. c Select an empty frequency (a non-broadcast frequency, indicated by a static hissing sound).