2-636-433-11(1) 2 Connect the stereo mini plug to the headphone jack on the portable 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. Fuse replacement Franais If this unit does not work correctly, check the fuse in the cigarette lighter plug. If the fuse is blown, replace it. AVERTISSEMENT FM Transmitter for Car Radio Operating Instructions Mode demploi Manual de instrucciones DCC-FMT3 2005 Sony Corporation Printed in China For customers who purchased this product in the USA Please register this product on line at http://www.sony.com/productregistration. Proper registration will enable us to send you periodic mailings about new products, services, and other important announcements. Registering your product will also allow us to contact you in the unlikely event that the product needs adjustment or modification. Thank you. English 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 cars FM radio via FM radio waves. Stable clear sound Using the flexible transmitting antenna cable, it is possible to transmit a stable FM radio wave in any kind of car. The flexible transmitting antenna cable has a magnet to anchor itself to a metal part inside the car. Digital frequency selection, rather than analog, assures a more stable and clear transmission. Easy operation with the frequency select dial Select from 12 FM radio frequencies (channels) to transmit. Portable audio device 3 Insert this transmitter (this unit) into the cigarette lighter socket. Fuse to tighten Cigarette lighter plug End of the plug to remove 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. to a cigarette lighter socket 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. Portable audio device 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 passengers 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 cables position also stabilizes its 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.
<Example of using the magnet of the antenna for stable installation>
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. The sound is distorted. The input signal is too high. c If you connected to the LINE OUT jack on the portable audio device, disconnect and reconnect to the headphone jack. The bass boost function on the portable audio device is on. c Cancel the bass boost function. Noise is generated Pour viter tout risque dincendie ou de choc lectrique, nexposez pas lappareil la pluie ou lhumidit. Pour viter tout choc lectrique, nouvrez pas le botier. Confiez lentretien un technicien qualifi exclusivement. Ninstallez pas lappareil dans un espace confin, tel quune bibliothque ou une armoire encastre. Pour viter tout risque dincendie ou de choc lectrique, ne placez pas dobjets remplis de liquide, tels que des vases, sur lappareil. Nous vous mettons en garde contre le fait que tout changement ou modification non expressment approuv dans le prsent manuel peut invalider votre droit utiliser cet appareil. Remarque Cet appareil est conforme la partie 15 de la rglementation FCC et la rgle IC RSS-210. Son utilisation est autorise seulement aux conditions suivantes : (1) il ne doit pas produire de brouillage et (2) lutilisateur du dispositif doit tre prt accepter tout brouillage radioelctrique reu, mme si ce brouillage est susceptible de compromettre le fonctionnement du dispositif. Caractristiques Cet appareil vous permet dcouter des programmes avec des appareils audio portables par lintermdiaire dun autoradio FM. La musique provenant dappareils portables tels quun lecteur HDD, une mmoire flash, un MD ou CD WALKMAN*, etc., est transmise lautoradio du vhicule par les ondes radio FM. Son clair et stable Grce lantenne de transmission flexible, il est possible de transmettre une onde radio FM stable tout vhicule, quel quil soit. Une slection numrique des frquences, au lieu dune slection analogique, permet une transmission plus stable et claire. Utilisation facile grce la molette de slection des frquences Choix de 12 frquences radio FM (canaux) pour la transmission. Pas de piles sches Cet appareil se branche sur une batterie de voiture 12 V ou 24 V CC (allume-
cigare) disponible dans la majorit des voitures et camions.
* WALKMAN est une marque dpose par Sony Corporation pour reprsenter les produits stro dots dun casque/dcouteurs. Identification des pices Molette de sletion des frquences Fentre daffichage des frquences Voyant POWER Cble dantenne Minifiche stro Magnet Raccordements Rglez lautoradio 1 Rglez une frquence FM sur votre autoradio. 2 Slectionnez une frquence qui ne reoit pas dmissions dans la liste ci-dessous. 88,1 MHz, 88,3 MHz, 88,5 MHz, 88,7 MHz, 88,9 MHz, 106,7 MHz, 106,9 MHz, 107,1 MHz, 107,3 MHz, 107,5 MHz, 107,7 MHz, 107,9 MHz Les conditions de rception peuvent changer au fur et mesure que vous vous dplacez. Si la frquence slectionne devient occupe par un signal dmission, slectionnez une autre frquence libre. Remarques Pour plus de dtails sur les rglages de lautoradio, reportez-vous au mode demploi de celui-ci. Baissez le volume avant de rgler lautoradio. 4 Dmarrez la lecture sur Remarques Nactivez pas la fonction lappareil audio branch. lappareil audio raccord. Rglez la commande du v aussi lev que possible, m le son est encore faible, au 5 Faites passer le cble da amliorer la rception de Linstallation du cble dan linstallation pour trouver la dans lillustration ci-dessou Afin dempcher linstabilit lorsque le cble dantenne s dantenne dans une voiture) lextrmit du cble danten
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<Example of using the magnet of the antenna for stable installation>
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 cars FM radio via FM radio waves. Stable clear sound Using the flexible transmitting antenna cable, it is possible to transmit a stable FM radio wave in any kind of car. The flexible transmitting antenna cable has a magnet to anchor itself to a metal part inside the car. Digital frequency selection, rather than analog, assures a more stable and clear transmission. Easy operation with the frequency select dial Select from 12 FM radio frequencies (channels) to transmit. Compact design This unit is designed for installation in the cigarette lighter socket. This unit is designed so as its protruding part is in one direction only, and when installed can be rotated in order to avoid any obstructions around the cigarette lighter socket. No dry batteries This unit connects to a 12 V or 24 V DC car battery (cigarette lighter socket), available in many types of cars and trucks.
*WALKMAN is a registered trademark of Sony Corporation to represent Headphone Stereo products. Identifying the parts Frequency select dial Portable audio device Magnet Seat rail Frequency display window POWER lamp Antenna cable Stereo mini plug Magnet Connections Set the car radio 1 Set your car radio to FM. 2 Select a channel that does not get good FM broadcast reception from the list below. 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.7 MHz, 88.9 MHz, 106.7 MHz, 106.9 MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.3 MHz, 107.5 MHz, 107.7 MHz, 107.9 MHz The FM broadcast reception conditions may change as your location changes. If the selected frequency becomes occupied by a broadcast signal, select another open frequency. Notes For details about car radio settings, refer to the car radio operating instructions. Turn the car radio volume down before setting the car radio. Install the unit 1 Rotate the frequency select dial to select the same frequency that you set on the car radio. The selected frequency appears in the frequency display window. The mark appears at the transition point between a low frequency band
(88.1 MHz~88.9 MHz) and a high frequency band (106.7 MHz~107.9 MHz). The mark is a border between high frequency and low frequency. Use the above basic example as a general guideline. Adjust the antenna for the best reception, depending on your car. Notes Route the antenna cable close to the car antenna. This may help to improve the reception from this unit. For details about the car radio antenna, refer to the car operating instructions. If the magnet is attached near movable objects, such as doors or seat rails, make sure that the antenna cable does not become entangled. This may cause the wire to break. Do not leave floppy disks or personal credit cards with magnetic coding near the antenna cable magnet. If the reception from this unit declines If the reception from this unit declines, even though it was good at the frequency set in the beginning, solve the problem referring to the following remedies, according to your circumstances. After setup, reception from this unit declines while driving. c FM broadcast reception may be poor in certain locations, such as underground parking, behind tall buildings, etc. If the car radio and this unit were set up in such a location; due to poor FM broadcast reception, the frequency you set for this unit may be already occupied. If so, the occupying FM broadcast station is received when its reception conditions improve (as you drive) resulting in interference with this units same set frequency. In this case, reset the car radio and this unit to another open frequency in a location where the FM broadcast reception is better. Reception from this unit is disrupted when you move to a new location. c FM broadcast reception conditions vary from one location to another. After setting an open frequency in one location, as you move to other areas, that frequency may become occupied by a broadcast stations signal. In this case, reset the frequency on both the car radio and this unit to another open frequency. Interference or noise occurs. c Other FM broadcasts or non-licensed broadcastings in a city area may interfere with the reception of the frequency set for this unit. In this case, set the car radio and this unit to a less-influenced frequency. Notes 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. Plug securely into the cigarette lighter socket. This unit may not fit, depending on the location or shape of the cigarette lighter socket. Route the antenna cable and the audio cable (with the stereo mini plug at its end) in a manner that does not interfere with your driving, and is out of the reach of children. Install this unit in a manner that will not hinder the airbag function in an emergency. 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. The sound is distorted. The input signal is too high. c If you connected to the LINE OUT jack on the portable audio device, disconnect and reconnect to the headphone jack. The bass boost function on the portable audio device is on. c Cancel the bass boost function. Noise is generated. The frequency of the unit does not coincide with the FM car radio. c Set the unit and the FM car radio to the same frequency. The reception from this unit is not good. c Route the antenna cable for the unit inside the car. Position the antenna close to the car antenna, or stabilize the antenna cable with the magnet to the passengers seat rail, and so on. This may help to improve the reception from this unit. The FM car radio receives a broadcast signal. c Select an empty frequency (a non-broadcast frequency, indicated by a static hissing sound). The selected frequency is occupied or the signal is jammed. c Select another open or frequency which is less influenced by jamming (a non-broadcast frequency, indicated by a static hissing sound). The sound is interrupted. The signal is jammed locally. c Select another frequency which is less influenced by jamming (a non-
broadcast frequency, indicated by a static hissing sound). The Power lamp does not light. This unit is not completely plugged into the cigarette lighter socket. c Insert this unit correctly and securely. Depending on the car type, the engine must be started for electric current to flow to the cigarette lighter socket. c Start the engine. The fuse is blown. c Replace the fuse. Specifications Transmission system multiplex stereo Transmission frequency 88.1 MHz, 88.3 MHz, 88.5 MHz, 88.7 MHz, 88.9 MHz, 106.7 MHz, 106.9 MHz, 107.1 MHz, 107.3 MHz, 107.5 MHz, 107.7 MHz, 107.9 MHz Electric strength less than 250 V/m (3 m) Power voltage DC 12/24 V (only for negative # grounded cars) Input 3.5 mm (stereo mini plug) Dimensions g q 2 Slectionnez une frquence qui ne reoit pas dmissions dans la liste ci-dessous. 88,1 MHz, 88,3 MHz, 88,5 MHz, 88,7 MHz, 88,9 MHz, 106,7 MHz, 106,9 MHz, 107,1 MHz, 107,3 MHz, 107,5 MHz, 107,7 MHz, 107,9 MHz Les conditions de rception peuvent changer au fur et mesure que vous vous dplacez. Si la frquence slectionne devient occupe par un signal dmission, slectionnez une autre frquence libre. Remarques Pour plus de dtails sur les rglages de lautoradio, reportez-vous au mode demploi de celui-ci. Baissez le volume avant de rgler lautoradio. Installez lappareil 1 Faites tourner la molette de slection des frquences pour slectionner la mme frquence que celle rgle sur lautoradio. La frquence slectionne saffiche dans la fentre daffichage des frquences. La marque basse frquence (88,1 MHz~88,9 MHz) et une bande haute frquence
(106,7 MHz~107,9 MHz). Considrez la marque comme une limite entre les frquences hautes et les frquences basses. apparat au point de transition entre une bande 2 Raccordez la minifiche stro la prise casque de lappareil audio portable. Il se peut que le son soit dform si elle est raccorde la prise LINE OUT de lappareil audio portable, tant donn que le signal dentre vers cet appareil est trop lev. Appareil audio portable 41 31 81 123 Unit: mm 21 3 Insrez lappareil dans lallume-cigare. Signal cable length Approx.1 m (3.3 ft) Antenna cable length Approx.1.5 m (4.9 ft) Mass Approx. 40 g (1.42 oz) (without cables) Supplied accessories Operating Instructions (1) Warranty Card (1) Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. vers un allume-cigare Appareil audio portable frquence libre dans un end meilleures. c La rception de lappareil s Les conditions de rception dplacez. Si une autre mis cet appareil lorsque vous v appareil une autre frque c Des interfrences ou des pa Dautres missions FM ou interfrer avec la rception Dans ce cas, rglez lautor susceptible dtre perturb Remarques Nessayez pas de brancher cet audio portable ou un autoradi Parquez-vous dabord dans un Branchez correctement lappa Il est possible que cet apparei forme de lallume-cigare. Faites cheminer le cble dant conduire et quil soit hors de p Faites cheminer les cbles de Installez lappareil de sorte qu durgence. Remplacem Si cet appareil ne fonctionne pa cigare. Si le fusible a fondu, remplacez Allume-cigare 1 Retirez cet appareil de l 2 Dtachez lextrmit de des aiguilles dune mont 3 Retirez le fusible. 4 Vrifiez le fusible. Si le fusible a fondu, passez Si le fusible na pas fondu, p 5 Installez un nouveau fus Utilisez un fusible dont lam fusibles de cet appareil (1 A 6 Insrez le fusible. 7 Remettez en place lextr dans le sens des aiguille Remarques Lorsque vous remplacez le fu correct, comme indiqu dans 20 mm) Lutilisation dun fusible dam importants ou un incendie. Nutilisez pas un morceau de Si le fusible remplac fond de