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OWNERS MANUA

JBL

GT-X555 / JBL

GT-X333CD/MP3/USB/SD/FM Player USB/SD/FM Player


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IMpORTANT SAfETy INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the JBL GT-X555 CD/MP3/USB/SD/FMPlayer or GT-X333 USB/SD/FM Player. We are sure that your newplayer will give you years of listening pleasure. Please read this manualthoroughly before installing and operating your player, and keep it forfuture reference.

PRECAUTIONS

Use the player only in a 12-volt DC, negative-ground electricalsystem.

When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one of the same type andrating as the original. Using a fuse with a higher amperage ratingmay cause serious damage to the player.

Do NOT attempt to disassemble the player. The laser beam from

the GT-X555s optical pickup is dangerous to the eyes.

Make sure that pins or other foreign objects do not get inside theplayer, as they may cause malfunctions or create safety hazardssuch as electrical shock or laser-beam exposure.

If you have parked your vehicle for a long time in hot or coldweather, wait until the temperature in the cabin becomes normalbefore operating the player.

BATTERY WARNINGS

Store the remote controls battery where children cannot reachit. If a child accidentally swallows the battery, consult a doctorimmediately.

Do not recharge, short, disassemble or heat the battery or dispo

of it in a fire. If you do, the battery may start to crack, give off heor catch fire.

Do not leave the battery in contact with other metallic materials. you do, the battery may start to crack, give off heat or catch fire

When disposing of or storing the battery, wrap it in tape andinsulate it. Otherwise, the battery may start to crack, give off heaor catch fire.

OPERATING WARNINGS

Playing loud music in an automobile can hinder your ability to heartraffic and can permanently damage your hearing. We recommend

listening at low or moderate levels while driving your car. JBL acceptno liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resultingfrom the use or misuse of this product.

Before you perform any complicated operation, we recommend pullioff the road into a position that you are absolutely sure presents norisk. Always obey all traffic laws while driving.

CAUTION

Do not open the player. There are no user-serviceable parts inside.


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BOX CONTENTS

Your GT-X555/GT-X333 box should contain the fo llowing items:

(1) GT-X555 or GT-X333 player(1) Removable faceplate and case(1) Remote control and CR 2025 battery (installed in remote)(1) Mounting trim plate(1) M4 x 42 support rod(1) Support rod rubber cap(4) M5x6mm machine screws(1) Wiring harness(1) Mounting sleeve (attached to the player)(2) L-keys

INSTALLING yOUR GT-X555/GT-X333

INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS

BEFORE BEGINNING INSTALLATION, DISCONNECT THEVEHICLE BATTERYS NEGATIVE () TERMINAL. This will preventaccidental short circuits during installation.

Always wear protect ive eyewear when using tools.

Check clearances on both sides of the surface where you plan tomount the player before drilling any holes or installing any screws.Remember that the screws can extend behind the surface.

At the instal lation site, locate and make a note of any fuel lines,hydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring. Use extremecaution when cutting or drilling in and around these areas.

Before drilling or cutting holes, use a utility knife to removeunwanted fabric or vinyl to keep material from snagging in a drill bit.

CONNECTIONS

Before installing the GT-X555/GT-X333 into the vehicle, make all thewiring harness connections according to the illustration below. Whenmaking connections, make certain that they are all secure and propeinsulated.

To VehicleAntenna

+12 Volts

(Yellow)

Ground ()

(Black)

+ (Purple)

(Purple/Black)

+ (Green)

(Green/Black)

+ (Gray)

(Gray/Black)

+ (White)

(White/Black)

Accessory +

(Red)

Remote Turn-On

(Blue)

AntennaConnector

Blue (Lt)

Gray (Rt)

Purple

PREAMPOUTPUTS

White (Lt)

Red (Rt)

ToLeft FrontSpeaker

ToRight Front

Speaker

ToLeft RearSpeaker

ToRight Rear

Speaker

WiringHarness

GT-X555/GT-X333 Rear Panel

ToSubwoofer

Amp orPowered

Subwoofer

To ExternalAmp (Rear

Channels)

To ExternalAmp (Front

Channels)

To VehicleAntennaControlCircuit andExternalAmplifierRemoteTurn-On C

To VehicleAccessory(ACC)Circuit

To VehicleChassis

To VehicleBatteryPositive (+Terminal

NOTE: If you connect a subwoofer amp or powered subwoofer to th

purple preamp output, you must activate the subwoofer output in thAudio adjustment menu. SeeAudio Adjustments , on page 16.


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INSTALLATION OPENING

We have designed the GT-X555/GT-X333 to install into a standard DIN-sized dashboard opening (182mm (7-3/16") wide x 53mm (2-1/8") high).

To support the player adequately, the dashboard should be between4.75mm and 5.56mm thick.

REMOVING THE MOUNTING SLEEVE

Before installing the player you must remove the mounting sleeve.

1. Insert both supplied L-keys into the openings at the front of theplayer (between the player and the mounting sleeve) until they lockinto place.

2. Pull the mounting sleeve off the player.

INSTALLING THE PLAYER

Bend Tabs Out AfterInsertion to Secure

Sleeve in Dashboard

Attach the SupportRod and Rubber Cap

Remove theTwo Screws(GT-X555 only)

Trim Ring

MountingSleeve

Unit

1. Insert the mounting sleeve into the dashboard opening. Make su

that the lock levers on the sleeves sides are not projecting outwafrom the sleeve.

IMPORTANT: To ensure proper operation of the CD transport, tGT-X555 must be mounted at less than a 30 angle.

2. Using a screwdriver, bend the mounting sleeves tabs out to secit to the dashboard.

3. For the GT-X555, remove the two transport locking screws on thtop of the receiver.

4. Screw the mounting support rod into the players rear panel andpush the rubber cap over the end of the rod.

5. Plug the wiring harness into the connector on the back of theGT-X555/GT-X333, and plug the vehicle antenna into the GT-X55GT-X333s antenna connector.


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6. If you are using external ampliers, plug them into the GT-X555/GT-X333s Preamp Output connectors. The wire with the red andwhite connectors is for the front amplier; the wire with the blue andgray connectors is for the rear amplier.

7. If you are using a powered subwoofer or subwoofer amplier, plug itinto the GT-X555/GT-X333s purple audio connector.

IMPORTANT: You must activate the subwoofer connection inthe Audio adjustments after installation is complete. SeeAudioAdjustments , on page 16.

8. Slide the player all the way into the mounting sleeve until it locksinto place. The support rods rubber cap should t into a supporthole at the back of the dashboard opening.

NOTE: If youre installing the player into a non DIN-standard dashboardopening, you will need to use a back strap (not included) to supportthe rear of the player. Use the mounting support rod to attach the backstrap to the player, and attach the other end of the strap to a secure

location behind the dashboard.9. Insert the mounting trim plate around the front of the player.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING THE FACEPLATE

To attach the faceplate:

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1. With the faceplate facing down, insert the bottom left corner of thefaceplate into the opening on the front of the player. The brass pinin the player should fit into the hole in the side of the faceplate.

2. Press the bottom right corner of the faceplate into the opening othe front of the player until the other brass pin snaps into the holon that side of the faceplate.

3. Rotate the faceplate up until it locks into place.

To remove the faceplate:

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1. Press the panel release button to rotate the faceplate down.

2. Press the faceplate toward the left side.

3. Pull the right side of the faceplate away from the player, and thenremove the faceplate.

4. To protect the faceplate, place it inside the supplied case.

REMOVING THE PLAYER

1. Shut the players power off.


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2. Remove the front panel and mounting trim plate.

3. Insert both supplied L-keys into the openings at the front of theplayer (between the player and the mounting sleeve) until they lockinto place.

4. Pull the player out of the dashboard.

RESETTING THE MICROPROCESSOR

After insta lling your GT-X555/GT-X333, you should reset its micro-processor. Press the Reset button with a pen or other pointed object.

Reset ButtonGT-X555 Shown

NOTE: Resetting the microprocessor erases the clock time and anypreset radio stations.

USING yOUR GT-X555/GT-X333

NOTE: All references to CD features and operation apply only to the GT-X5

FRONT-PANEL CONTROLS

Play/PauseButton

Band

ButtonIntro

Button

EQButton

LCDDisplay

Folder Up/Down Buttons

RemoteSensor

BrowseButton

Multi-Function

KnobRepeatButton

Radio PresetButtons 1 6

Menu/DisplayButton

FaceplatRelease Bu

USB Port(BehindCover)

Top

Button

Skip/

SeekButton

Aux

Input

Random

Button

SourceButton

Browse button: Press this button while listening to MP3 files to cycthrough the different MP3 file search modes. SeeAccess ing MP3 anWMA Files, on page 14.

Play/Pause button:

Pressing this button momentarily while playing a track or file will

pause playback of the track or file.

Pressing this button momentarily while playback is paused willresume playback.


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EQ (Audio) button: Press this button to cycle momentarily through theuser audio settings. Hold this button for more than two seconds to cyclethrough the DSP EQ presets. SeeAudio Adjustments, on page 16.

LCD display: Provides information about the current program and theoperation of your GT-X555/GT-X333. See Display Indicators, on page 9.

Folder Up/Down; 10 (preset #5 and preset #6) buttons: Whileplaying MP3 or WMA media, press these buttons to change to the nexthigher or lower folder. Hold a button for more than two seconds to skip10 tracks forward or backward.

Remote sensor: Receives IR commands from the supplied remotecontrol. See Remote Control, on page 10.

Faceplate release button: Press the button to rotate the faceplatedown. This lets you insert or eject discs, insert or eject a media card,or remove the faceplate.

USB port: Open the cover and insert a USB flash drive or other USB-storage media into this port. To keep dust and d irt out of the player,

close the ports cover when no device is inserted in to the port.

IMPORTANT:DO NOTconnect a computer or other USB host/controller to this port, or you may damage both the GT-X555/GT-X333 and the device.

Aux input: Connect this input to the headphone output or line outputof a portable media player. The connection accepts a stereo 3.5mmplug. See Menu Functions, on page 17, for information about settingthe Aux input level.

Random (preset #4) button: Press this button to play all tracks onthe currently playing CD or folder in random order.

Repeat (preset #3) button: Press this button to repeat the currentlyplaying CD, MP3 or WMA track.

Intro (preset #2) button: Press this button to scan the rst ten seconof each song on the currently playing CD, MP3 or WMA track in thecurrent folder. While scanning, press the button again to stop scannin

Top (preset #1) button: Press this button to skip to the beginning othe first song on the currently playing CD or the first MP3 or WMA trin the current folder.

Radio preset buttons: Press any of these buttons momentarily totune to a stored station. Hold a button for more than two seconds tostore the currently tuned station in that buttons memory for the currstation bank. See Listening to the Radio, on page 16.

Skip/Seek buttons:

When you are listening to the radio, press one of these buttonsmomentarily to change the tuned frequency up or down by 0.05M(FM) or 9kHz (AM). Hold the button for more than two seconds totune up or down to the next higher or lower receivable station.

When you are listening to a CD or MP3/WMA track, press one of

the buttons momentarily to skip to the next higher or lower trackthe CD or in the current folder. Hold the button for more than twoseconds to search forward or backward th rough the CD or folde

Multi-function knob:

When the unit is off, press the knob to turn the unit on. When the uis on, press the knob for more than two seconds to turn the unit of

When the unit is on, press the knob momentarily to mute thesound. Press the knob momentarily while the sound is muted torestore the sound.

While music is playing, rotate the knob to adjust the volume.

When you press the Menu or Browse buttons, rotate the knob toadjust the active item, then press the knob momentarily to selectthe item.


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Menu/Display button:

Press this button momentarily to switch the display between thecurrent program information and the current time. The time willdisplay for 5 seconds, then the display will revert back to thecurrent program information.

Press this button for more than two seconds to activate the Menufunction (see Menu Functions, on page 17).

Band button:

When listening to the radio, press this button to cycle through theradio bands (FM1/FM2/AM). Press and hold this button for twoseconds to begin Auto Station Search (see Listening to the Radio,on page 16, for more information).

When listening to MP3 or WMA les, press this button to cyclethrough ID3 tag and other information about the currently playing le.

Source (SRC) button: Press this button to cycle through the availableinput sources. NOTE: The USB, memory card and CD sources willappear only if you have inserted a disc, memory card or USB media.

DISPLAY INDICATORS

FM StereoIndicator

Playback ModeIndicators

LoudnessIndicator

DSP ModeIndicators

ScrollingInformation Display

MP3/WMAFunction Indicators

MuteIndicator

SourceIndicators

MP3/WMA function indicators: These indicators identify whichMP3/WMA browse function is active, or which MP3 file information iscurrently being displayed.

FM stereo indicator: This indicator lights when an FM station is bereceived in stereo.

Mute indicator: This indicator lights when muting is active.

Source indicators: These indicators show which source is active.

Scrolling information display: This alphanumeric display providesinformation about the current program, or about the current functionyou are operating.

DSP mode indicators: These indicators show which DSP mode (ifany) is active. SeeAudio Adjustments , on page 16.

Loudness indicator: This indicator lights when the loudness is on.SeeAudio Adjustments , on page 16.

Playback-mode indicators: These indicators show which playback

mode (if any) is active. See Playing CDs, on page 12, and Playing Filon USB Devices and Media Cards, on page 13.

INSIDE-PANEL CONTROLS (GT-X555 SHOWN)

SD CardSlot

Disc EjectButton

Disc Slot

Reset Button Panel Indicator Panel Connector


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SD card slot: With the cards connectors facing to the left, insert anSD or MMC media card into the slot until it clicks into place. To removethe card, press the card so it pops out, then remove it from the slot.See Playing Files on USB and Media Cards, on page 13.

Disc eject button (GT-X555 only): Press this button to eject a discfrom the player.

Disc slot (GT-X555 only): To play a CD, gently insert it into the slot.

Panel connector: Keep dirt and other objects away from thisconnector when the front panel is removed from the player.

Panel indicator (GT-X555 only): This indicator illuminates continuallywhen the faceplate is rotated down to help you find the CD slot in thedark.

Reset button: Press this button with a pen tip or similar object toreset the players microprocessor. NOTE: Resetting the microprocessorerases the clock setting and all radio station presets.

REMOTE CONTROL

Aim the remote toward the remote sensor on the players front panel.The remote will operate up to 3m 5m away from the player at an angleof up to 30 to either side of the remote sensor.

Before using the remote:

Remove the battery contact protection strip from the remote by pullingon the tab.

Remote button functions:

RPTINT

EQ

RDM

SEARCH

/TOP

Menu Button

Skip/Seek Buttons

Source/Power Button

Browse Button

Volume Up/DownButtons

Enter Button

Up/Down Buttons

Audio/EQ Button

Display Button

Band/SearchButton

Play/Pause Button

Mute Button

Radio PresetButtons 1 6

Repeat Button

Folder Up/Down; 10ButtonsRandom Button

Intro Button

Menu button: Press this button to activate the Menu function (seeMenu Functions, on page 17).

Up/Down buttons: Press these buttons to scroll through items in thaudio and Menu functions and to browse for MP3 or WMA files.

Source/Power button:

Press this button momentarily to cycle through the available inpusources. NOTE: The CD, memory card and USB sources willappear only if you have inserted a disc, memory card or USBmedia.


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When the unit is off, press the button momentarily to turn theunit on. When the unit is on, press the button for more than twoseconds to turn the unit off.

Skip/Seek buttons:

When you are listening to the radio, press one of these buttonsmomentarily to change the tuned frequency up or down by0.05MHz (FM) or 9kHz (AM). Hold one of these buttons for morethan two seconds to tune to the next higher or lower receivablestation.

When you are listening to a CD or other media, press one of thesebuttons momentarily to skip to the next higher or lower track on theCD or in the active folder. Hold one of these buttons for more thantwo seconds to search forward or backward through the disc oractive folder.

Enter button: Press this button to select items while performing audioand menu functions and while searching for MP3 or WMA files.

Browse button: Press this button while listening to MP3 or WMA filesto cycle through the different file search modes. SeeAccess ing MP3

and WMA Files, on page 14.

Mute button: Press this button to mute the audio ; press it again torestore the audio.

Volume Up/Down buttons: Press these buttons to raise and lowerthe volume.

Repeat (preset #3) button: Press this button to repeat the currentlyplaying CD track, MP3 or WMA f ile or folder.

Folder Up/Down; 10 (preset #5 and #6) buttons: While playing

MP3 or WMA media, press these buttons to change to the next higheror lower folder. Hold a button for more than two seconds to skip 10tracks forward or backward.

Radio preset buttons: Press any of these buttons momentarily totune to a stored station. Hold a button for more than two seconds tostore the currently tuned station in that buttons memory for the currstation bank. See Listening to the Radio, on page 16.

Random (preset #4) button: Press this button to play all tracks onthe currently playing disc or folder in random order.

Intro (preset #2) button: Press this button to scan the first tenseconds of each song on the currently playing CD, MP3 or WMA train the current folder. While scanning, press the button again to stopscanning.

Play/Pause (preset #1) button: Press this button momentarily whiplaying a track or file to pause playback of the track or file. Press thibutton momentarily while playback is paused to resume playback.

Band/Search button:

When listening to the radio, press this button to cycle through thradio bands (FM1/FM2/AM). Press and hold this button for two

seconds to begin Auto Station Search (see Listening to the Radioon page 16, for more information).

When listening to MP3 or WMA les, press this button to cyclethrough ID3 tag and other information about the currently playing

Display button: Press this button to switch the display betweenthe current program information and the current time. The time willshow for five seconds, then the display will revert back to the currenprogram information.

Audio/EQ button: Press this button momentarily to cycle through thuser audio settings. Hold this button for more than two seconds toactivate the DSP EQ. Press the button momentarily while DSP is actto cycle through the DSP presets. See Audio Adjustments , on page

Menu button: Press this button to activate the Menu function (seeMenu Functions, on page 17).


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Changing the remote battery:

1. Press the tab on the side of the battery tray and pull the tray out ofthe remote.

2. Place a model CR 2025 battery into the tray with the positive (+)terminal facing as shown, and replace the battery tray in the remote.

CR 2025Battery

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PLAYING CDs (GT-X555 ONLY)

Disc handling notes

Playing a defective or dusty CD can cause dropouts in sound.Hold CDs as illustrated below.

Do not touch the CDs unlabeled side.Do not attach any seal, label or data-protection sheet to either sideof a CD.Do not expose a CD to direct sunlight or excessive heat.Wipe a dirty CD from the center outward with a cleaning cloth. DoNOT use a circular motion. Never use solvents such as benzene oralcohol.

This player cannot play 3-inch (8cm) CDs. NEVER insert a 3-inchCD contained in an adapter or an irregularly shaped CD. The plamay not be able to eject it, resulting in malfunction.

Compatible media

The GT-X555 can play standard dig ital-audio CDs and CD-ROM,CD-R and CD-RW discs that have been recorded with MP3 and

WMA files.

WMA files recorded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) arenot supported. If you play a WMA file with DRM, no audio will beoutput. To record WMA files without DRM, see the instructions foyour computers media creation software.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 wi ll play WMA f iles recorded at bit ratesbetween 8kbps and 320kbps.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 wi ll play MP3 files recorded at samplingrates between 8kHz and 48kHz, and at bit rates between 8kbpsand 320kbps/VBR.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 cannot read an MP3 fi le that has a fil eextension other than .mp3. If you play a non-MP3 file labeled wan .mp3 extension, you may hear digital noise.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 wi ll not play discs or media with morethan eight hierarchical levels. Up to 999 files per folder can berecognized and played.

Playing discs

1. Press the faceplate release button to rotate the faceplate down,which exposes the disc loading slot.

2. With the label side facing up, gently insert the disc into the slot.When the disc is part way in, the disc transport will automaticallypull it the rest of the way into the slot, and the disc will beginplaying.


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Audio CDs wi ll play from the f irst t rack.

Data CDs will play from the folder containing music files that ishighest in the directory structure. If multiple folders containingmusic files are at the highest directory level, the GT-X555/GT-

X333 will play the music from the folder that was written to thedisc first. To access specific files or folders, seeAccess ing MP3

and WMA Files, on page 14.To skip tracks, press the Skip/Seek buttons. To search through tracks whilelistening to them, hold the Skip/Seek buttons. To pause play, press thePlay/Pause button. To resume play, press the Play/Pause button again.

To remove the CD, press the faceplate release button to rotate thefaceplate down; then press the eject button to eject the CD.NOTE: If you do not remove the CD within ten seconds of ejecting it, thetransport will reload the CD to protect it. The CD will not begin to play untilyou select the CD input using the Source button.

If you are listening to another source and want to play a CD that is alreadyloaded in the transport, press the Source button repeatedly until Discappears on the display screen. The disc will begin playing automatically.

PLAYING FILES ON USB DEVICES AND MEDIA CARDS

Compatible media

The GT-X555 can play MP3 and Windows Media Audio (WMA)files recorded on USB devices and SD/MMC memory cards.

WMA files recorded with DRM (Digital Rights Management) arenot supported. If you play a WMA file with DRM, no audio will beoutput. To record WMA files without DRM, see the instructions foryour computers media creation software.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 wil l play MP3 f iles recorded at samplingrates between 8kHz and 48kHz, and at bit rates between 8kbpsand 320kbps/VBR.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 wi ll play WMA f iles recorded at bit ratesbetween 8kbps and 320kbps.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 cannot read an MP3 fi le that has a fil eextension other than .mp3. If you play a non-MP3 file labeled wan .mp3 extension, you may hear digital noise.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 can read MP3 fi les wr itten in formats that

are compliant with ISO 9660.

The maximum number of di rectory levels is eight, including the rodirectory. The maximum number of MP3 f iles per folder is 999.

To insert a USB device:

1. Open the cover over the USB port.

2. Insert the USB device. The device will fit into the port only one wDo not force the device into the port.

To insert an SD or MMC media card:

1. Hold the card with its connectors facing to the left.

2. Insert the card into the slot until it clicks into place.


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To play music on USB devices and media cards:

Music will play from the folder containing music files that is highest inthe directory structure. If multiple folders containing music files are atthe highest directory level, the GT-X555/GT-X333 will play the musicfrom the folder that was written to the media first. Within that folder, itwill play the music files in the order they were recorded onto the media.

To search for specific MP3 or WMA fi les or folders, seeAccessing MP3and WMA Files, at right.

To skip fi les, press the Skip/Seek buttons.

To search through a le while listening to it, hold a Skip/Seek button.

To pause play, press the Play/Pause button. To resume play, pressthe Play/Pause button again.

To change folders, press the Folder Up (preset #6) button to changeto the next higher folder; press the Folder Down (preset #5) buttonto change to the next lower folder.

During playback you can press the Band button to cycle the display

through the following information: track number/elapsed time, foldername, file name, album title, song title and artist name.

If you are listening to another source and want to play music frommedia already loaded in the media slot or USB port, press the Sourcebutton repeatedly until USB or CARD appears on the disp lay. Theearliest recorded media that resides on the highest directory level willbegin playing.

To remove the USB device:

1. Press the Source button to select another source.2. Pull the USB device out of the port.

3. Close the USB ports cover.

To remove the media card:

1. Press the Source button to select another source.2. Press the media card so it pops out.3. Remove the card from the slot.

USB and media card notes

The GT-X555/GT-X333 supports USB 1.1 and USB 2.0. Not a ll USB devices and SD/MMC media cards are compatible with theGT-X555/GT-X333.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 supports USB 2-in-1 flash memory.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 supports Fat12/Fat16/Fat32 directory typ

The GT-X555/GT-X333 supports 32-byte fi le names, 32-bytedirectory names and 32-byte tag names.

The GT-X555/GT-X333 supports ID3 tag ver. 2.0: 32 bytes(title/artist/album).

The GT-X555/GT-X333 may not p lay tracks in the order o f thei r

track numbers.

ACCESSING MP3 AND WMA FILES

DISTRACTION WARNING: Do NOT search for files or directoriewhile driving. We recommend that you perform these functiononly after pulling off the road into a position that you areabsolutely sure presents no risk. Always obey all traffic lawswhile driving.

The GT-X555 and GT-X333 will read up to e ight folder levels, but willonly display the names of the folders that include playable MP3 orWMA music files. It will not display the names of folders that containonly additional folders. In the example on the next page, the unit willdisplay the names of folders 2, 3, 4, 5 and 7 because they contain oplayable music files, but it will not display the names of folders 1 and


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Root

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Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3 Layer 4

= Folder

= Music File

The GT-X555 and GT-X333 will play back f iles and fo lders in the orderthey were recorded onto the disc, card or drive. Depending on howyou build the file structure, the folders and files may not be displayed

or played in the order you expect.To build a file structure that is easy to search, cons ider how you wantto search for music files. If you want to search by artist and album, youcan label the folders that contain music with the artists name or initialsand then the name of the album. Then load the folders onto the mediain the order you want the unit to search. For example, you can load thefolders one by one in alphabetical order by artist. In this case, you cansearch by artist by selecting File Browsing and scrolling through thefolders, which would be displayed as follows:

Artist A Album 1 > Artis t A A lbum 2 > Artist A Album 3 >Artist B Album 1 > Artis t B A lbum 2 > Artist C Album 1, etc.

Building the file structure like this will assure that the artists willbe displayed alphabetically, and the albums by each artist will bedisplayed in the sequence you want.

If you want to search by music type, then by artist and then by albumbuild the file structure in a similar but more detailed manner:

Music Type 1 Artist A Album 1 > Music Type 1 Artist A Album 2 > Music Type 2 Artist A Album 1 > Music Type 2 Artist B Album 1 > Music Type 3 Art ist A Album 1, etc.

If you want to search by playlists that include many artists and songs from

many albums, simply load the playlists and les onto the drive as follows:

Playlist 1 > Playlist 2 > Playlist 3, etc.

When you search this structure by file, you will scroll through the foldnames until you find the one you want to search, press Enter andsearch for the song you want to hear.

Each of the above examples has been simplified by showing only onfolder level. Although you may find that using additional folder levelsis helpful for organizing the file structure on a PC, that multilevel filestructure may not necessarily display in the same way on the GT-X5or GT-X333. Even though a folder can contain playable music files

along with additional folders, building your file structures with foldersthat contain both files and folders may make browsing more difficult.

We suggest that you build media discs, drives and cards with only ofolder level as you become accustomed to how the GT-X555/GT-X333s browsing feature works. You may find other ways that betsuit you. The key to building easy-to-search discs, drives and cards remembering that:

Only folders that contain playable music files will be displayed.

Files and folders will be displayed in the order in which they werewritten to the disc, drive or card.

Each folder can contain a maximum of 999 files.


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To search for a song by file, character or track:

Press the Browse button repeatedly to select the search mode: File,Character or Track. When the desired mode scrolls across the display,press the Enter button.

To search by file:

1. When Folder scrolls across the screen, use the Multi-Functionknob to scroll through the folders that contain playable media onthe drive, disc or card. When the name of the desired folder isdisplayed, press the knob. File will scroll across the screen andthe name of the first file in the folder will be displayed.

2. Use the Multi-Function knob to scroll through the names of the filesin the folder. When the name of the desired file is displayed, pressthe knob to begin playback. When the selected file is finished, therest of the music files in the folder will play in sequence.

To search by character:

1. When the rst character indicator ashes and displays the letter A,

use the Multi-Function knob to choose the rst character in the nameof the le you wish to play. When the desired character appears,press the knob. Continue selecting characters until the name (or asufcient portion of the name) of the desired le is displayed.

2. When a sufficient portion of the name of the desired file isdisplayed, press and hold the Multi-Function knob. The quantity offiles containing the characters youve entered will be displayed andthe names of those files will scroll across the screen.

3. When the name of the desired file is displayed, press the Multi-Function knob to begin playback. When the selected file is finished,the rest of the files in the folder will play in sequence.

To search by track:1. When the first digit of the track number indicator is flashing, use

the Multi-Function knob to select the digit in the ones place and

press the knob. Then, select the digit for the tens place and prthe Enter button. If applicable, select the digit for the hundredsplace and press the Multi-Function knob.

2. Once youve selected the number of the track you wish to play,press the Multi-Function knob. The track will play. Once the trackfinished, the rest of the tracks in the folder will play in sequence.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

If you are listening to another source and want to listen to the radio,press the Source button repeatedly until the radio display appearson the screen. The radio will automatically begin playing the currentlytuned station.

Preset station banks

The GT-X555/GT-X333 has two FM preset station banks and one AMpreset station bank. Each bank holds up to six preset stations.

Pressing the Band button cycles through the preset banks:FM1 > FM2 > AM > FM1, etc.

To store the current ly playing station as a preset, choose a presetbutton and hold it for more than two seconds. To listen to a preset,press the Band button repeatedly until the desired preset bank appeon the screen. Then press the preset stations button.

Manual tuning

To change to the next h igher or lower receivable station, press andhold one of the Skip/Seek buttons for two seconds. To change thetuned frequency up or down by 0.05MHz (FM) or 9kHz (AM), press oof the Skip/Seek buttons momentaril y.

AUDIO ADJUSTMENTS

To adjust the sound, press the EQ/Audio but ton. Each press of thebutton will cycle through the following user audio adjustments: Bass


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Midrange, Treble, Balance, Fader, Subwoofer Volume, Subwoofer On/Off and Loudness On/Off. Use the Multi-Function knob to perform theadjustments.

DSP EQ settings

The GT-X555/GT-X333 has four DSP-EQ settings that change the tonalbalance to suit different types of music or your personal taste. Press

and hold the EQ/Audio button for at least two seconds to enter theDSP-adjustment mode. Then press the button momentarily to cyclethrough the DSP settings:

FLAT: Suitable for quiet background music

POP: Suitable for pop songs or light music

ROCK: Suitable for rock or disco music

JAZZ: Suitable for jazz or classical music

USER: Activates the user adjustments made in the AudioAdjustments menu

DSP OFF: Deactivates the DSP

MENU FUNCTIONS

DISTRACTION WARNING: Do NOT adjust the GT-X555/GT-X333smenu functions while driving. We recommend that you performthese functions only after pulling off the road into a position thatyou are absolutely sure presents no risk. Always obey all trafficlaws while driving.

To enter the GT-X555/GT-X333 menu system, hold the Menu button fortwo seconds. The clock (time) adjustment will appear on the display. Eachpress of the Menu button will cycle through the following menu options:Clock-time adjustment, ESP mode, Local/Distance mode, Beep On/Off,Stereo/Mono mode, SCRL On/Off, Aux input level and Time mode.

When the desired adjustment is displayed, use the Multi-Function knobto perform the adjustment.

Clock-time adjustment: When you select the Clock-time adjustmethe hours will fl ash. After setting the correct hour, press the Skip/SeeUp button and the minutes will flash. After setting the correct minutepress the Menu button again.

Local/Distance (DX) mode (FM/AM only): Select Local(betterperformance when youre closer to the stations transmitter) or DX (be

reception of distant stations). NOTE: This adjustment only appears if tradio is the active source when you enter the Menu mode.

Beep On/Off: You can have the GT-X555/GT-X333 emit an audibleacknowledgment beep sound every time you press a button or turthe Multi-Function knob.

Stereo/Mono mode (FM only): Select between stereo and monoreception (mono reception may reduce background noise when you listening to weaker stations). NOTE: This adjustment only appears if FM radio is the active source when you enter the Menu mode.

SCRL On/Off: When displaying MP3 ID3 tag information that is longthan the width of the display, setting SCRL to On will scroll all of the

ID3 tag information (such as Track > Folder > File > Album > Title> Artist) across the display. Setting SCRL to Offdisplays specificID3-tag information. You can then press the Band button repeatedlydisplay each individual ID3 tag.

Aux input level : Adjust the Aux input for Low, Mid or High level. Thlets you balance the volume of the Aux source with the volume of theother sources (radio, CD, MP3, etc).

Time mode: Select 12 Hours or24 Hours (military) time mode.


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TROUBLEShOOTING

If you suspect that something is wrong, immediately switch the playerspower off. Do not try to use the player when it is not functioningproperly for example, if there is no sound. In the event that theplayer emits smoke or has an unusual smell, you must stop using it

immediately, as there could be a risk of fire or electric shock. Call thedealer where you purchased the player. Never try to repair the playeryourself, as doing so could be dangerous and will void your warranty.

GENERAL

problem Cause Solution

No power or no

sound.

The vehicles ignition

switch is not on.

Turn the vehicles ignition to

ACC or ON.

The connections are not

made properly.

Check all connections, using

the diagram on page 4.

The players fuse is

blown.

Replace the players fuse with

an identical 15A fuse.The volume is set too

low, or the mute is on.

Turn the volume up or turn the

muting off.

If the above solutions do

not help:

Press the Reset button (see

Resetting the Microprocessor,

on page 7).

RADIO


Noisy reception. Station is too far away, orits signal is too weak.

Set the Local/DX menu modeto DX, or select a station with a

stronger signal.

Preset station(s)

lost.

+12V (yellow) wire is not

correctly connected.

Connect the +12V (yellow) wire

to a constant 12V source.

DISC (GT-X555 ONLy)


Disc is loaded

but there is no

sound.

Disc is upside down. Load the disc with the label

side up.

Disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or insert a

different disc.

Disc skips; tone

quality is low.

Disc is dirty or damaged. Clean the disc or insert a

different disc.

Disc skips when

you drive over

bumps.

Player is mounted at an

angle over 30.

Adjust the mounting angle to

less than 30.

Player is not mountedsecurely.

Mount the player securelyaccording to the instructions

Installing the Player, on page

USB/SD/MMC MODE


Unable to insert

USB device or

SD/MMC card.

You are trying to insert

the device or card the

wrong way.

Insert the device or card the

other way around.

The player

cannot read the

USB device or

SD/MMC card.

The medias ling system

format is not supported.

Check that the ling system is

FAT12, FAT16 or FAT32 form

Due to format differences, the

player may not be able to rea

some models of devices or

cards.


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SpECIfICATIONS

AUDIO

Peak power: 50W x 4

RMS power: 25W x 4 @ 4 ohms

Recommended speaker power handling: 80 100W each speaker

Preamp output voltage: 4V

Subwoofer output voltage: 4V

Aux in level: 300mV

Codec support: MP3, WMA

DISC pLAyER (GT-X555 ONLy)

Frequency response: 20Hz 20kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: > 80dB

Total harmonic distortion: < 0.2% (1kHz)

Channel separation: > 60dB

fM

Frequency range: 87.5MHz 108.0MHz (0.05MHz step

Usable sensitivity: 10dB

Frequency response: 30Hz 15kHz

Stereo separation: 30dB (1kHz)

Image response ratio: 50dB

IF response ratio: 70dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: 55dB

AM

Frequency range: 522Hz 1620kHz (9kHz steps)

Usable sensitivity: 30dB (S/N = 20dB)

GENERAL

Power requirement: 12V DC (11V 16V)

Fuse: 15A

Dimensions (W x H x D): 178mm x 50mm x 166mm

Weight: 1.64kg (GT-X555); 1.0kg (GT-X333)


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