SONY DRIVE S User Manual

4-480-655-13(1)

Bluetooth®
Audio System

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Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

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MEX-N4000BT

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the
car for safety.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.

Made in Thailand

Laser Diode Properties

 Emission Duration: Continuous
 Laser Output: Less than 53.3 W

(This output is the value measurement at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.)

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is
located on the bottom of the chassis.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this MEX­N4000BT is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of
Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to equipment
sold in countries applying EU Directives

Manufacturer: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan
Minato-ku Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan
For EU product compliance: Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Germany

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 16).
The unit will shut off completely and
automatically in the set time after the unit is
turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you
do not set the AUTO OFF function, press and hold
OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.

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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,
DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO
OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS
HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safe and efficient use

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Please check for exceptions, due to national
requirement or limitations, in usage of BLUETOOTH
equipment before using this product.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of
cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the
areas where you drive.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the
road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.

Connecting to other devices

When connecting to any other device, please read
its user guide for detailed safety instructions.

Radio frequency exposure

RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars,
such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic
antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic
speed control systems or air bag systems. For
installation or service of this device, please consult
with the manufacturer or its representative of your
car. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous
and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to
this device.
Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure
that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not
affect its electronic system.
Check regularly that all wireless device equipment
in your car is mounted and operating properly.

Emergency calls

This BLUETOOTH car handsfree and the electronic
device connected to the handsfree operate using
radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well
as user-programmed function, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions.
Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic
device for essential communications (such as
medical emergencies).

Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the
handsfree and the electronic device connected to
the handsfree must be switched on in a service area
with adequate cellular signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular
phone networks or when certain network services
and/or phone features are in use.
Check with your local service provider.

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Table of Contents

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting an iPod/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device. . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing an iPod/USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Useful Functions

App Remote with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . 14

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

GENERAL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

SOUND Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EQ10 PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

EQ10 SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

POSITION (listening position) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

RB ENH (rear bass enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

SW DIREC (subwoofer direct connection) . . . . 17

DISPLAY Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BT (BLUETOOTH) Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

APP REM (App Remote) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

The number 3/ (repeat) button has a tactile dot.

 (browse) (page 12)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

 Front panel release button
 SEEK +/–

Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and
hold to tune manually.

/ (prev/next)
/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

 Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change the
source.

VOICE (page 14)

Activate voice dial.
When the App Remote function is on, the voice
recognition is activated (Android™ phone only).

-APP

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
establish App Remote function (connection).

N-Mark

Touch the control dial with Android phone to
make BLUETOOTH connection.

 Receptor for the remote commander
 Disc slot
 Display window
 (disc eject)
 SRC (source)

Turn on the powe r.
Change the source.

-OFF

Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the
power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn
off the power and the display.

 (back)

Return to the previous display.

MODE (page 9, 11, 14)

 CALL

Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold more than 2 seconds to switch
the BLUETOOTH signal.

 MENU

Open the setup menu.

-DSPL (display)

Press and hold, then press to change display
items.

 Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to
store stations.
Call a stored phone number. Press and hold to
store a phone number.

ALBUM /

Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold
to skip albums continuously.

(repeat)

(shuffle)
MIC (page 14)
PAU SE

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 AF (alternative frequencies)/TA (traffic

announcement)

Set AF and TA.

-PTY (program type)

Press and hold to select PTY in RDS.

 AUX input jack
 USB port
 Microphone (on inner panel)

In order for the handsfree function to work
properly, do not cover the microphone with
tape, etc.

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.

1 Press and hold OFF .

The unit is turned off.

2 Press the front panel release button ,

then remove the panel by pulling it
towards you.

Caution alarm

If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position
without detaching the front panel, the caution
alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will
only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.

Serial numbers

Make sure the serial numbers on the bottom of the
unit and the back of the front panel are matched
correctly. Otherwise you cannot make BLUETOOTH
pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC.

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Attaching the front panel

Setting the Clock

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [CLOCK-

ADJ], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

[0000]

Input passkey

and minute.

To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.

4 After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press DSPL.

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling,
by connecting a suitable BLUETOOTH device. For
details on connecting, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the device.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.

Pairing and connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device

When connecting a BLUETOOTH device (cellular
phone, audio device, etc.) for the first time, mutual
registration (called “pairing”) is required. Pairing
enables this unit and other devices to recognize
each other.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [PAIRING], then press it.

flashes.

The unit enters pairing standby mode.

3 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH

device so it detects this unit.

4 Select [Sony Car Audio] shown in the

display of the BLUETOOTH device.

If [Sony Car Audio] does not appear, repeat from
step 2.

5 If passkey* input is required on the

BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”

“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on
the device.

When pairing is made, stays lit.

6 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device

to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

or lights up when the connection is

made.

Note

While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit
cannot be detected from another device. To enable
detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this
unit from another device.

To c ance l pair i n g

Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device

To use a paired device, connection with this unit is
required. Some paired devices will connect
automatically.

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [BT SIGNL], then press it.

Make sure that lights up.

2 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

3 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to

connect to this unit.

or lights up.

Icons in the display:

Lights up when a cellular phone is
connected to the unit.

Lights up when an audio device is
connected to the unit.

Indicates the signal strength status of
connected cellular phone.

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To connect the last-connected device from

When connecting iPhone 5

this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SRC.
Select [BT PHONE] or [BT AUDIO].
Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or
PAUSE to connect with the audio device.

Note

While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot
connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect
from the cellular phone to this unit instead.

Tip

With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last­connected cellular phone.

To install the microphone

Installing the microphone (not supplied) will
improve audio quality while talking through this
unit. For details on how to connect the microphone,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
microphone.

Connecting with a Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)

By touching the control dial on the unit with an
NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and
connected with the smartphone automatically.

* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology

enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated location
on NFC compatible devices.

For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.

1 Activate the NFC function on the

smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.

2 Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with

the N-Mark part of the smartphone.

To disconnect by One touch

Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark
part of the smartphone again.

Notes

 When making the connection, handle the

smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.

 One touch connection is not possible when the unit is

already connected to another NFC compatible device.
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make
connection with the smartphone again.

Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)

When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is
connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and
connected with the iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure
[AUTO PAIRING] in BT setup is set to [ON] (page 18).

1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

iPhone/iPod.

2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB port.

Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.

Notes

 BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is

already connected to another BLUETOOTH device. In
this case, disconnect the other device, then connect
the iPhone/iPod again.

 If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see

“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” for details (page 7).

Connecting an iPod/USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the iPod/USB device to the unit.

To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).

Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.

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Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device

1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect the portable audio device to the

AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit with a connecting cord (not
supplied)*.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, MW or LW).

2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [GENERAL], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [BTM],

then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.

4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources

Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
Select [SOUND]  [AUX VOL] (page 18).

Tuning

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, MW or LW).

2 Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.

To tune automatically

Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Repeat this procedure until the desired station
is received.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want

to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button (1 to 6).

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Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Setting alternative frequencies (AF) and
traffic announcement (TA)

AF continuously retunes the station to the strongest
signal in a network, and TA provides current traffic
information or traffic programs (TP) if received.

1 Press AF/TA to select [AF-ON], [TA-ON],

[AF/TA-ON] or [AF/TA-OFF].

To store RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting

You can preset RDS stations along with an AF/TA
setting. Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually. If you preset manually, you can also
preset non-RDS stations.

To receive emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, emergency announcements will
automatically interrupt the currently selected
source.

To adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement

Level will be stored into memory for subsequent
traffic announcements, independently from the
regular volume level.

To stay with one regional program
(REGIONAL)

When the AF and REGIONAL functions are on, you
will not be switched to another regional station
with a stronger frequency. If you leave this regional
program’s reception area, set [REG-OFF] in
GENERAL setup during FM reception (page 16).
This function does not work in the UK and some
other areas.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local
stations in the area, even if they are not stored on
your number buttons.
During FM reception, press a number button (1 to 6)
on which a local station is stored. Within 5 seconds,
press again a number button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.

Selecting program types (PTY)

Use PTY to display or search for a desired program
type.

1 Press and hold PTY during FM reception.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired

program type appears, then press it.

The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of programs

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO

(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture),
SCIENCE (Science), VARI ED (Varied), POP M (Pop
Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious
classical), OTH ER M (Other Music), WEATHER
(Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),
RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL
(Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music),
COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music),
DOCUMENT (Documentary)

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.

1 Set [CT-ON] in GENERAL setup (page 16).

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Playback

Playing a Disc

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

Playing an iPod/USB Device

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a
general reference for the iPod functions on an iPod
and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text
or illustrations.

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 19) or visit the support site on
the back cover.

MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB devices (such as
a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android
phone) compliant with the USB standard can be
used.
Depending on the digital media player or Android
phone, setting the USB connection mode to MSC is
required.

Notes

 For details on the compatibility of your USB device,

visit the support site on the back cover.

 Playback of the following MP3/WMA/WAV files is not

supported.

 lossless compression files
 copyright-protected files
 DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
 Multi-channel audio files

1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the USB

port (page 8).

Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD]
appears in the display when the iPod is
recognized).

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

To s t op pla y b ack

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To remo v e the d e v ice

Stop playback, then remove the device.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by the 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.

Operating an iPod directly (Passenger
control)

Press and hold MODE during playback until [MODE
IPOD] appears to enable operation by the iPod
directly.
Note that the volume can be adjusted only by the
unit.

To exit p a ssen g e r co n t ro l

Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can play contents on a connected device that
supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).

1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the

audio device (page 7).

2 Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].
3 Operate the audio device to start

playback.

Adjust the volume on this unit.

4

Notes

 Depending on the audio device, information such as

title, track number/time and playback status may not
be displayed on this unit.

 Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of

the audio device does not stop.

 [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while

running the “App Remote” application via the
BLUETOOTH function.

To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH
device to other sources

Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
Select [SOUND]  [BTA VOL] (page 18).

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Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (repeat) for

Repeat play, or (shuffle) for Shuffle
play.

2 Press (repeat) or (shuffle)

repeatedly to select the desired play
mode.

Playback in selected play mode may take time
to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the
selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (Quick­BrowZer™)

1 During CD, USB or BT audio device*

playback, press (browse)*
the list of search categories.

When the track list appears, press (back)
repeatedly to display the desired search
category.

*1 Available only for audio devices supporting

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.4
or above.

*2 During USB playback, press (browse) for

more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to
confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track.

Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (browse).

1

2

to display

4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-

BrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

5 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)

1 Press (browse).
2 Press SEEK +.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the item.

The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total
number of items.

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Handsfree Calling

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For
details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 7).

Receiving a Call

1 Press CALL when a call is received with a

ringtone.

The phone call starts.

Note

The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from the
front speakers.

To reject the call

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To end the call

Press CALL again.

Making a Call

You can make a call from the phonebook or call
history when a cellular phone supporting PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile) is connected.

Calling from the phonebook

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [PHONEBOOK], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select an initial

from the initial list, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select a name

from the name list, then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select a

number from the number list, then press
it.

The phone call starts.

Calling from the call history

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [RECENT CALL], then press it.

A list of the call history appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select a name

or phone number from the call history,
then press it.

The phone call starts.

Calling by phone number input

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [DIAL NUMBER], 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 SEEK +/–.

Note

[_] appears instead of [#] on the display.

Calling by redial

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [REDIAL], then press it.

The phone call starts.

Presetting phone numbers

You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.

1 Select a phone number that you want to

store in the preset dial, from the
phonebook, call history or by inputting
the phone number directly.

The phone number appears in the display of
this unit.

2 Press and hold a number button (1 to 6)

until [MEM] appears.

The contact is stored in the selected preset
number.

Calling by preset number

1 Press SRC, rotate the control dial to select

[BT PHONE], then press it.

2 Press a number button (1 to 6) to select

the contact you want to call.

3 Press ENTER.

The phone call starts.

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Calling by voice tags

You can make a call by saying the voice tag stored
in a connected cellular phone that has a voice
dialing function.

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [VOICE DIAL], then press it.

Alternatively, press ENTER while the App
Remote function is off.

2 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular

phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

To cancel voice dialing

Press ENTER.

Available Operations during
Call

To preset the volume of the ringtone and
talker’s voice

You can preset the volume level of the ringtone and
talker’s voice.

Adjusting the ringtone volume:

Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.

Adjusting the talker’s voice volume:

Rotate the control dial during a call.

To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic
gain adjustment)

Press MIC.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC-LOW], [MIC-MID],
[MIC-HI].

To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/
Noise Canceler Mode)

Press and hold MIC.
Settable mode: [EC/NC-1], [EC/NC-2].

To transfer a call

In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone), press MODE or use
your cellular phone.

Note

Depending o n the cellular phone, han dsfree connection
may be cut off when call transfer is attempted.

To check the status of SMS/email*

flashes when a new SMS/email is received, and

stays lit when there are unread messages.

* Available only for a cellular phone supporting MAP

(Message Access Profile).

Useful Functions

App Remote with iPhone/
Android Phone

Downloading the “App Remote”
application is required from the
App Store for iPhone or from
Google Play for Android phone.
Using the “App Remote”
application, the following
features are available:
 Operate the unit to launch and control

compatible applications on iPhone/Android
phone.

 Operate iPhone/Android phone with simple

finger gestures to control the source of the unit.

 Launch an application/audio source or search

the keyword on the application by saying a word
or phrase into the microphone (Android phone
only).

 Read out incoming text messages, SMS, email,

Twitter, Facebook, Calendar, etc., automatically,
and the text messages, SMS and email can be
replied (Android phone only).

 Adjust the sound settings (EQ10, Balance/Fader,

Listening Position) of the unit via iPhone/
Android phone.

Notes

 For your safety, follow your local traffic laws and

regulations, and do not operate the application while
driving.

 Available operations differ depending on the

applications. For details on available applications,
visit the support site on the back cover.

 App Remote ver. 2.0 via USB is compatible with iOS 5/

iOS 6 installed iPhones.

 App Remote ver. 2.0 via BLUETOOTH is compatible

with Android devices with Android 2.2, 2.3, 3.*, 4.0, 4.1
or 4.2 installed.

 Voice recognition function does not work depending

on your smartphone. In that case, go to [Settings] –
select [Voice Recognition].

 SMS/E-mail/Notification reading is available for

Android devices with TTS engine installed.

 The “Smart Connect” application, provided by Sony

Mobile Communications, is necessary for Twitter/
Facebook/Calendar, etc., notification read out.

Establishing the App Remote
connection

1 Connect iPhone to the USB port or

Android phone with the BLUETOOTH
function.

2 Launch the “App Remote” application.

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3 Press and hold APP on the unit for more

than 2 seconds.

Connection to iPhone/Android phone starts.
For details on the operations on iPhone/
Android phone, see the help of the application.

If the device number appears

Make sure that the same numbers are displayed
(e.g., 123456) in this unit and the mobile device,
then press ENTER on this unit and select [Yes] on
the mobile device.

To terminate connection

Press and hold APP.

Selecting the source or application

You can operate the unit to select the desired
source or application on your smartphone.

1 Rotate the control dial to select the desired source

or application, then press it.

2 Say the desired voice command into the

microphone when [Say Source or App] appears on
the Android phone.

Notes

 Voice recognition may not be available in some cases.
 Voice recognition may not work properly depending

on the performance of the connected Android phone.

 Operate under conditions where noise such as engine

sound is minimized during voice recognition.

 Using an external microphone (not supplied) will

improve voice recognition.

When a music or video application is
selected*

Press 1 or 2 to enter HID mode, and press SEEK +/–
to select a playback item, then press ENTER to start
playback.

* Available only for an Android phone supporting HID

(Human Interface Device Profile).

To select another source or application, press SRC
then rotate the control dial to select the desired
source or application.

Announcement of various information by
voice guide (Android phone only)

When SMS/E-mail, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar
notifications, etc., are received, they are
automatically announced through the car speakers.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.

Activating voice recognition (Android
phone only)

By registering applications, you can control an
application by voice command. For details, refer to
the help of the application.

To activate voice recognition

1 Press ENTER to activate voice recognition.

Making sound settings

You can adjust the settings for EQ, BAL/FAD/SW
Level and Position via your smartphone.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.

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Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears while this unit is turned off.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [DISPLAY], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [DEMO],

then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [DEMO-

OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: [NO], [30S] (30
seconds), [30M] (30 minutes), [60M] (60
minutes).

AUX-A (AUX audio)

Activates the AUX source display: [ON], [OFF].
(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

REAR/SUB

Switches the audio output: [SUB-OUT]
(subwoofer), [REAR-OUT](power amplifier).
(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

CT (clock time) (page 10)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].

REGIONAL

Restricts reception to a specific region: [ON],
[OFF]. (Available only when FM is received.)

BTM (page 9)

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the menu to the following
procedure.
The following items can be set depending on the
source and setting.

1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup

category, then press it.

Setup categories are follows:

 GENERAL setup (page 16)
 SOUND setup (page 16)
 DISPLAY setup (page 18)
 BT (BLUETOOTH) setup (page 18)
 APP REM (App Remote) setup (page 18)

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press (back).

GENERAL Setup

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 6)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm) (page 6)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF].
(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].

SOUND Setup

C.AUDIO+ (clear audio+)

Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital
signal with the Sony recommended sound
settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF]
when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed).

EQ10 PRESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer
curves or off: [R AND B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE],
[HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [SOUL],
[COUNTRY], [CUSTOM], [OFF].
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for each source.

EQ10 SETTING

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.

BASE

Selects a preset equalizer curve as a basis for
further customizing: [BAND1] 32 Hz, [BAND2] 63
Hz, [BAND3] 125 Hz, [BAND4] 250 Hz, [BAND5]
500 Hz, [BAND6] 1 kHz, [BAND7] 2 kHz, [BAND8]
4 kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from -6 dB to +6 dB.

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POSITION (listening position)

SET F/R POS (set front/rear position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the
sound output from front/rear speaker to suit
your position.

FRONT L (): Front left
FRONT R (): Front right
FRONT (): Center front
ALL (): In the center of your car
CUSTOM: Position set by App Remote
OFF: No position set

ADJ POSITION* (adjust position)
Fine-tunes the listening position setting.
Adjustable range: [+3] – [CENTER] – [-3].
SET SW POS* (set subwoofer position)

NEAR (): Near
NORMAL (): Normal
FAR (): Far

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].

FAD ER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] – [CENTER]
– [REAR-15].

DSEE (digital sound enhancement engine)

Improves digitally compressed sound by
restoring high frequencies lost in the
compression process.
This setting can be memorized for each source
other than the tuner.
Selects the DSEE mode: [ON], [OFF].

LOUDNESS

Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: [ON], [OFF].

AAV (advanced auto volume)

Adjust the playback volume level of all playback
sources to the optimum level: [ON], [OFF].

RB ENH (rear bass enhancer)

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by
applying a low pass filter setting to the rear
speakers. This function allows the rear speakers
to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.
(Available only when [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF].)
RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode)
Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3],
[OFF].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

SW DIREC (subwoofer direct connection)

You can use the subwoofer without a power
amplifier when it is connected to the rear
speaker cord. (Available only when [RBE MODE]
is set to [OFF].)
Be sure to connect a 4 - 8 ohm subwoofer to
either of the rear speaker cords. Do not connect
a speaker to the other rear speaker cord.
SW MODE (subwoofer mode)
Selects the subwoofer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF].
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

S.WOOFER (subwoofer)

SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+10 dB] – [0 dB] – [-10 dB].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

HPF (high pass filter)

HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
[OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
HPF SLOP (high pass filter slope)
Selects the HPF slope (effective only when [HPF
FREQ] is set to other than [OFF]): [1], [2], [3].

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AUX VOL (AUX volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary device: [+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.

BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected
BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.

* Does not appear when [SET F/R POS] is set to [OFF].

DISPLAY Setup

DEMO (demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].

DIMMER

Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].

ILLUM (Illumination)

Changes the illumination color: [1], [2].

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF].

BT (BLUETOOTH) Setup

PAIRING (page 7)

PHONEBOOK (page 13)

REDIAL (page 13)

RECENT CALL (page 13)

VOICE DIAL (page 14)

DIAL NUMBER (page 13)

RINGTONE

Selects whether this unit or the connected
cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [1] (this
unit), [2] (cellular phone).

AUTO ANS (auto answer)

Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: [OFF], [1] (about 3 seconds), [2]
(about 10 seconds).

AUTO PAIRING

Start BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when
iOS device version 5.0 or later is connected via
USB: [ON], [OFF].

BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 7)

Activates the BLUETOOTH function: [ON], [OFF].

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize)

Initializes all the BLUETOOTH related settings
(pairing information, preset number, device
information, etc.).
When disposing the unit, initialize all the
settings.
(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

APP REM (App Remote) Setup

Establish and terminate App Remote function
(connection).

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Additional Information

MP3/WMA

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA file (track)

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 automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the
unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate
properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.

 Before playing, wipe the discs

with a cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially
available cleaners.

 This unit is designed to play

back discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded
with copyright protection technologies do not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.

 Discs that this unit CANNOT play

 Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or

paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

 Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.

 8 cm (3

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

 The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)

 folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)
 files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than

 displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32

1

/4 in) discs.

300 if folder/file names contain many
characters)

(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

 If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA

session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played back.

 Discs that this unit CANNOT play

 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
 CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible

recording device.

 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in

music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi­session.

Playback order of MP3/WMA files

About iPod

 You can connect to the following iPod models.

Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible Model USB
iPhone 5 
iPhone 4S 
iPhone 4 
iPhone 3GS 
iPhone 3G 
iPod touch (5th generation) 
iPod touch (4th generation) 
iPod touch (3rd generation) 
iPod touch (2nd generation) 
iPod classic 
iPod nano (7th generation) 
iPod nano (6th generation) 
iPod nano (5th generation) 
iPod nano (4th generation) 
iPod nano (3rd generation) 

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 “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 standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.

About BLUETOOTH function

What is BLUETOOTH technology?

 BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a short-range

wireless technology that enables wireless data
communication between digital devices, such as
a cellular phone and a headset. BLUETOOTH
wireless technology operates within a range of
about 10 m (33 ft). Connecting two devices is
common, but some devices can be connected to
multiple devices at the same time.

 You do not need to use a cable for connection

since BLUETOOTH technology is a wireless
technology, neither is it necessary for the devices
to face one another, such is the case with infrared
technology. For example, you can use such a
device in a bag or pocket.

 BLUETOOTH technology is an international

standard supported by millions of companies all
over the world, and employed by various
companies worldwide.

On BLUETOOTH communication

 BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within

a range of about 10 m (33 ft).
Maximum communication range may vary
depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.)
or electromagnetic environment.

 The following conditions may affect the sensitivity

of BLUETOOTH communication.
 There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or

wall between this unit and BLUETOOTH device.

 A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a

wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or
microwave oven, is in use near this unit.

 Because BLUETOOTH devices and wireless LAN

(IEEE802.11b/g) use the same frequency,
microwave interference may occur and result in
communication speed deterioration, noise, or
invalid connection if this unit is used near a
wireless LAN device. In such as case, perform the
following.
 Use this unit at least 10 m (33 ft) away from the

wireless LAN device.

 If this unit is used within 10 m (33 ft) of a

wireless LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN
device.

 Install this unit and BLUETOOTH device as near

to each other as possible.

 Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device

may affect the operation of electronic medical
devices. Turn off this unit and other BLUETOOTH
devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.
 where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,

train, airplane, or petrol station

 near automatic doors or a fire alarm

 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 take any responsibility for the leakage

of information during BLUETOOTH
communication.

 Connection with all BLUETOOTH devices cannot

be guaranteed.
 A device featuring BLUETOOTH function is

required to conform to the BLUETOOTH
standard specified by BLUETOOTH SIG, and be
authenticated.

 Even if the connected device conforms to the

above mentioned BLUETOOTH standard, some
devices may not be connected or work
correctly, depending on the features or
specifications of the device.

 While talking on the phone hands free, noise

may occur, depending on the device or
communication environment.

 Depending on the device to be connected, it may

require some time to start communication.

Others

 Using the BLUETOOTH device may not func tion on

cellular phones, depending on radio wave
conditions and location where the equipment is
being used.

 If you experience discomfort after using the

BLUETOOTH device, stop using the BLUETOOTH
device immediately. Should any problem persist,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Maintenance

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (page 6) and clean the connectors with
a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force.
Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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 – 108.0 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz
Sensitivity: MW: 26 V, LW: 45 V

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3) and WMA (.wma)

USB Player section

Interface: USB (High-speed)
Maximum current: 1 A

The maximum number of recognizable tracks:

10,000

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and WAV (.wav)

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.1

Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2
(Max. +4 dBm)

Maximum communication range:

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
SPP (Serial Port Profile)
MAP (Message Access Profile)
HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such

as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields
around a microwave oven, static electricity,
reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance,
operating system, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose

of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

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2

:

Power amplifier section

Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal (front, rear/sub

switchable)

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control

terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input terminal
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
USB port

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative

ground (earth))

Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 177 mm

1

(7

/8 in × 2 in × 7 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 160 mm

1

(7

/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 6 5/16 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)

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Package contents:

Main unit (1)
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment:

Microphone: XA-MC10

Your dealer may not handle some of the above
listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed
information.

Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check
the connection and operating procedures.
For details on using the fuse and removing the unit
from the dashboard, refer to the installation/
connections manual supplied with this unit.
If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on
the back cover.

Copyrights

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered
trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are
those of their respective owners.

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark
of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other
countries.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or
trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without a license from
Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod
touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service
mark of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents
licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Google, Google Play and Android are trademarks of
Google Inc.

General

No sound.

 The position of the fader control [FADER] is not

set for a 2-speaker system.

No beep sound.

 An optional power amplifier is connected and

you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory have been erased.

 The power supply lead or battery has been

disconnected or not connected properly.

Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes a noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.

 The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s

accessory power connector.

During playback or reception, the demonstration
mode starts.

 If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with

[DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts.
 Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 18).

The display disappears from/does not appear in
the display window.

 The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 18).
 The display disappears if you press and hold OFF.

 Press OFF on the unit until the display appears.

 The connectors are dirty (page 21).

The operation buttons do not function.
The disc will not eject.

 Press AF/TA/PTY and (back)/MODE for more

than 2 seconds to reset the unit.
The contents stored in memory are erased.
For your safety, do not reset the unit while you
are driving.

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Radio reception

Stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.

 The connection is not correct.

 Check the connection of the car antenna

(aerial).

 If the auto antenna (aerial) will not extend,

check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.

Preset tuning is not possible.

 The broadcast signal is too weak.

RDS

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

 The station is non-TP or has weak signal.

 Deactivate TA (page 10).

No traffic announcements.

 Activate TA (page 10).
 The station does not broadcast any traffic

announcements despite being TP.
 Tune in another station.

PTY displays [- - - - - - - -].

 The current station is not an RDS station.
 RDS data has not been received.
 The station does not specify the program type.

Program service name flashes.

 There is no alternative frequency for the current

station.
 Press SEEK +/– while the program service name

is flashing. [PI SEEK] appears and the unit starts
searching for another frequency with the same
PI (program identification) data.

CD playback

The disc does not play back.

 Defective or dirty disc.
 The CD-R/CD-RW is not for audio use (page 19).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

 The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA

format and version. For details on playable discs
and formats, visit the support site.

MP3/WMA files take longer to play back than
others.

 The following discs take a longer time to start

playback.
 A disc recorded with a complicated tree

structure.

 A disc recorded in Multi Session.
 A disc to which data can be added.

The sound skips.

 Defective or dirty disc.

USB playback

You cannot play back items via a USB hub.

 This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB

hub.

A USB device takes longer to play back.

 The USB device contains files with a complicated

tree structure.

The sound is intermittent.

 The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate

of more than 320 kbps.

Application name is mismatched with the actual
application in App Remote.

 Launch the application again from the “App

Remote” application.

NFC function

One touch connection (NFC) is not possible.

 If the smartphone does not respond to the

touching.
 Check that the NFC function of the smartphone

is turned on.

 Move the N-Mark part of the smartphone

closer to the N-Mark part on this unit.

 If the smartphone is in a case, remove it.

 NFC receiving sensitivity depends on the device.

If One touch connection with the smartphone
fails several times, make BLUETOOTH connection
manually.

BLUETOOTH function

The connecting device cannot detect this unit.

 Before the pairing is made, set this unit to pairing

standby mode.

 While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this

unit cannot be detected from another device.
 Disconnect the current connection and search

for this unit from another device.

 When the device pairing is made, set the

BLUETOOTH signal output to on (page 7).

Connection is not possible.

 The connection is controlled from one side (this

unit or BLUETOOTH device), but not both.
 Connect to this unit from a BLUETOOTH device

or vice versa.

The name of the detected device does not
appear.

 Depending on the status of the other device, it

may not be possible to obtain the name.

No ringtone.

 Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial

while receiving a call.

 Depending on the connecting device, the

ringtone may not be sent properly.

 Set [RINGTONE] to [1] (page 18).

 The front speakers are not connected to the unit.

 Connect the front speakers to the unit. The

ringtone is output only from the front speakers.

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The talker’s voice cannot be heard.

 The front speakers are not connected to the unit.

 Connect the front speakers to the unit. The

talker’s voice is output only from the front
speakers.

A call partner says that the volume is too low or
high.

 Adjust the volume accordingly using mic gain

adjustment (page 14).

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

 Lower the volume.
 Set EC/NC Mode to [EC/NC-1] or [EC/NC-2]

(page 14).

 If the ambient noise other than the phone call

sound is loud, try reducing this noise.
E.g.: If a window is open and road noise, etc., is
loud, shut the window. If an air conditioner is
loud, lower the air conditioner.

The phone is not connected.

 When BLUETOOTH audio is played, the phone is

not connected even if you press CALL.
 Connect from the phone.

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 depending on the audio

device.
 Adjust the volume of the connected audio

device or this unit.

The sound skips during playback of a
BLUETOOTH audio device.

 Reduce the distance between the unit and the

BLUETOOTH audio device.

 If the BLUETOOTH audio device is stored in a case

which interrupts the signal, remove the audio
device from the case during use.

 Several BLUETOOTH devices or other devices

which emit radio waves are in use nearby.

 Turn off the other devices.
 Increase the distance from the other devices.

 The playback sound stops momentarily when the

connection between this unit and the cellular
phone is being made. This is not a malfunction.

The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot
be controlled.

 Check that the connected BLUETOOTH audio

device supports AVRCP.

Some functions do not work.

 Check if the connecting device supports the

functions in question.

A call is answered unintentionally.

 The connecting phone is set to answer a call

automatically.

Pairing failed due to time out.

 Depending on the connecting device, the time

limit for pairing may be short.
 Try completing the pairing within the time.

BLUETOOTH function cannot operate.

 Turn off the unit by pressing OFF for more than 2

seconds, then turn the unit on again.

No sound is output from the car speakers during
handsfree call.

 If the sound is output from the cellular phone, set

the cellular phone to output the sound from the
car speakers.

Application name is mismatched with the actual
application in App Remote.

 Launch the application again from the “App

Remote” application.

While running the “App Remote” application via
BLUETOOTH, the display automatically switches
to [BT AUDIO].

 The “App Remote” application or BLUETOOTH

function has failed.
 Run the application again.

Error displays/Messages

ERROR

 The disc is dirty or inserted upside down.

 Clean or insert the disc correctly.
 A blank disc has been inserted.
 The disc cannot play due to a problem.

 Insert another disc.
 USB device was not automatically recognized.

 Connect it again.
 Press  to remove the disc.

HUB NO SUPRT (hubs not supported)

 USB hub is not supported on this unit.

IPD STOP (iPod stop)

 When repeat play is not set, playback of the last

track in album finished.

The music application in the iPod/iPhone is

terminated.

 Press PAUSE to start playback again.

NO AF (no alternative frequencies)
 There is no alternative frequency for the current

station.

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 Press SEEK +/– while the program service name

is flashing. The unit starts searching for
another frequency with the same PI (program
identification) data ([PI SEEK] appears).

NO DEV (no device)
 [USB] is selected as source without a USB device

connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been
disconnected during playback.
 Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable.

NO MUSIC

 The disc or USB device does not contain a music

file.

 Insert a music CD.
 Connect a USB device with a music file in it.

NO TP (no traffic programs)

 The unit will continue searching for available TP

stations.

OVERLOAD

 USB device is overloaded.

 Disconnect the USB device, then change the

source by pressing SRC.

 The USB device has a fault, or an unsupported

device is connected.

PUSH EJT (push eject)

 The disc cannot be ejected.

 Press  (eject).

READ

 The unit is reading all track and album

information on the disc.
 Wait until reading is complete and playback

starts automatically. Depending on the disc
structure, it may take more than a minute.

USB NO SUPRT (USB not supported)

 The connected USB device is not supported.

 For details on the compatibility of your USB

device, visit the support site.

[] or []

 During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached

the beginning or the end of the disc and you
cannot go any further.

[]

 The character cannot be displayed.

For BLUETOOTH function:

BT BUSY (BLUETOOTH busy)

 The phonebook and the call history of the cellular

phone are not accessible from this unit.
 Wait for a while, and then try again.

ERROR

 BT Initialize failed.

 Phonebook access failed.
 Phonebook content was changed while

accessing the cellular phone.
 Access the phonebook in the cellular phone

again.

MEM FAILURE (memory failure)
 This unit failed to store the contact in the preset

dial.
 Make sure that the number you intend to store

is correct (page 13).

MEMORY BUSY

 This unit is storing data.

 Wait until storing has finished.

NO DEV (no device)

 BLUETOOTH audio source is selected without a

BLUETOOTH audio device connected. A
BLUETOOTH audio device has been disconnected
during a call.

 Be sure to connect a BLUETOOTH audio device.

 BLUETOOTH phone source is selected without a

cellular phone connected. A cellular phone has
been disconnected during a call.
 Be sure to connect a cellular phone.

P EMPTY (preset number empty)
 The preset dial is empty.

UNKNOWN

 Name or phone number cannot be displayed

when browsing phonebook or call history.

WITHHELD

 Phone number is hidden by caller.

For App Remote operation:

APP -------- (application)

 Connection with the application is not made.

 Establish iPhone connection again.

APP DISCNCT (application disconnected)

 App Remote connection is not made.

 Establish the App Remote connection

(page 14).

APP MENU (application menu)
 Button operation cannot be performed while a

menu on iPhone/Android phone is open.
 Exit the menu on iPhone/Android phone.

APP NO DEV (application no device)
 The device with the application installed is not

connected.
 Connect the device, then establish iPhone

connection.

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APP SOUND (application sound)

 Button operation cannot be performed while a

sound menu on iPhone/Android phone is open.
 Exit the sound menu on iPhone/Android

phone.

OPEN APP (open application)

 The “App Remote” application is not running.

 Launch the iPhone’s application.

If these solutions do not help improve the situation,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD
playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at
the time the problem began.

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Für mögliche spätere Service-Anfragen, notieren
Sie sich bitte vor der Installation Ihres Gerätes hier
die Seriennummer:
S/N: ___________________________
Hinweis: Die 7-stellige Seriennummer finden Sie
oben auf der Verpackung des Gerätes oder unten
auf dem Gerät selber.

Montieren Sie dieses Gerät aus
Sicherheitsgründen im Armaturenbrett des
Fahrzeugs.
Zur Installation und zum Anschluss siehe die
mitgelieferte Installations-/Anschlussanleitung.

Hergestellt in Thailand

Eigenschaften der Laserdiode

 Emissionsdauer: kontinuierlich
 Laserausgangsleistung: weniger als 53,3 W

(Gemessen im Abstand von etwa 200 mm von der
Linsenoberfläche am optischen Sensorblock mit
einer Öffnung von 7 mm.)

Das Typenschild mit Betriebsspannung usw.
befindet sich an der Geräteunterseite.

Hiermit erklärt Sony Corp., dass sich dieser
MEX-N4000BT in Übereinstimmung mit den
grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen
relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG
befindet.
Weitere Informationen erhältlich unter:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Hinweis für Kunden: Die folgenden
Informationen gelten nur für Geräte, die in
Ländern verkauft werden, in denen
EU-Richtlinien gelten

Hersteller: Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokio, 108-0075 Japan
Für EU Produktkonformität: Sony Deutschland
GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart,
Deutschland

Warnhinweis, wenn die Zündung Ihres
Fahrzeugs nicht über eine Zubehörposition
(ACC oder I) verfügt

Aktivieren Sie unbedingt die Abschaltautomatik
(AUTO OFF) (Seite 18). Nach dem Ausschalten
wird das Gerät dann nach der voreingestellten
Zeit automatisch vollständig abgeschaltet, so
dass der Autobatterie kein Strom mehr entzogen
wird. Wenn Sie die Abschaltautomatik (AUTO
OFF) nicht aktivieren, müssen Sie jedes Mal,
wenn Sie die Zündung ausschalten, die Taste OFF
gedrückt halten, bis die Anzeige ausgeblendet
wird.

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Hinweise zur BLUETOOTH-Funktion

Achtung

UNTER KEINEN UMSTÄNDEN ÜBERNIMMT SONY DIE
HAFTUNG FÜR INDIREKTE, NEBEN- ODER
FOLGESCHÄDEN ODER FÜR IRGENDWELCHE
SCHÄDEN. DIESER HAFTUNGSAUSSCHLUSS GILT
OHNE JEDE EINSCHRÄNKUNG FÜR ENTGANGENEN
GEWINN, ENTGANGENES EINKOMMEN,
DATENVERLUST, NUTZUNGSAUSFALL DES
PRODUKTS ODER ZUGEHÖRIGER GERÄTE,
AUSFALLZEITEN UND ZEITAUFWAND DES KÄUFERS,
DIE AUF DIE VERWENDUNG DIESES PRODUKTS, DER
HARDWARE UND/ODER SEINER SOFTWARE
ZURÜCKGEHEN ODER IN VERBINDUNG DAMIT
AUFTRETEN.

WICHTIGER HINWEIS!

Sicherer und effizienter Gebrauch

Jegliche Änderungen am Gerät, die ohne die
ausdrückliche Genehmigung von Sony
durchgeführt werden, können die Befugnis des
Betreibers zur Verwendung des Geräts aufheben.
Bitte überprüfen Sie vor dem Gebrauch dieses
Produkts, ob es auf nationaler Ebene Vorschriften
oder Bestimmungen gibt, die die Verwendung von
BLUETOOTH-Geräten einschränken.

Führen von Fahrzeugen

Erkundigen Sie sich in den Gebieten, in denen Sie
unterwegs sind, nach Gesetzen und Vorschriften
zum Gebrauch von Mobiltelefonen und
Freisprecheinrichtungen.
Richten Sie Ihre Aufmerksamkeit beim Fahren
immer uneingeschränkt auf das
Verkehrsgeschehen. Wenn die Verkehrssituation es
erfordert, fahren Sie an den Straßenrand und halten
Sie, bevor Sie einen Anruf tätigen oder
entgegennehmen.

Herstellen einer Verbindung zu anderen
Geräten

Wenn Sie eine Verbindung zu einem anderen Gerät
herstellen, lesen Sie in der dazugehörigen
Bedienungsanleitung bitte die ausführlichen
Sicherheitshinweise.

Hochfrequenzstrahlung

HF-Signale beeinträchtigen möglicherweise nicht
ordnungsgemäß installierte oder unzureichend
abgeschirmte elektronische Systeme in
Kraftfahrzeugen, wie z. B. elektronische
Kraftstoffeinspritzsysteme, elektronische
Antiblockiersysteme, elektronische
Geschwindigkeitsregelsysteme oder Airbag­Systeme. Zur Installation oder Wartung dieses
Geräts wenden Sie sich bitte an den
Fahrzeughersteller oder einen Vertreter des
Herstellers. Eine fehlerhafte Installation oder
Wartung kann gefährlich sein und zum Erlöschen

der für dieses Gerät gültigen Gewährleistung
führen.
Wenden Sie sich bitte an den Fahrzeughersteller
und klären Sie ab, ob der Gebrauch von
Mobiltelefonen im Fahrzeug die Fahrzeugelektronik
in ihrer Funktionsfähigkeit beeinträchtigen könnte.
Überprüfen Sie regelmäßig, ob alle drahtlosen
Geräte in Ihrem Fahrzeug richtig montiert sind und
ordnungsgemäß funktionieren.

Notrufe

Diese BLUETOOTH-Freisprecheinrichtung für das
Auto und das elektronische Gerät, das mit der
Freisprecheinrichtung verbunden ist, arbeiten mit
Radiosignalen, Mobilfunk- und Festnetzen sowie
benutzerprogrammierten Funktionen, bei denen
nicht unter allen Umständen eine Verbindung
garantiert werden kann.
Verlassen Sie sich daher bei wichtigen Mitteilungen
(wie z. B. medizinischen Notfällen) nicht
ausschließlich auf elektronische Geräte.
Wenn Sie Anrufe tätigen oder empfangen wollen,
denken Sie daran, dass die Freisprecheinrichtung
und das elektronische Gerät, das mit der
Freisprecheinrichtung verbunden ist, eingeschaltet
sein müssen und nur in Gebieten mit ausreichender
Mobilfunksignalstärke verwendet werden können.
Notrufe sind unter Umständen nicht bei allen
Mobilfunknetzen möglich oder stehen bei
Verwendung bestimmter Netzwerkdienste und/
oder Telefonfunktionen nicht zur Verfügung.
Weitere Informationen erhalten Sie bei Ihrem
lokalen Mobilfunkanbieter.

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Inhalt

Lage und Funktion der Teile und

Bedienelemente . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Vorbereitungen

Abnehmen der Frontplatte. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Einstellen der Uhr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Vorbereiten eines BLUETOOTH-Geräts . . . . . . . . . . 7

Anschließen eines iPod/USB-Geräts. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Anschließen eines tragbaren Audiogeräts . . . . . . . 9

Radioempfang

Radioempfang. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Das Radiodatensystem (RDS). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Wiedergabe

Wiedergeben von Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Wiedergabe mit einem iPod/USB-Gerät . . . . . . . . 11

Wiedergabe mit einem BLUETOOTH-Gerät . . . . . 12

Suchen und Wiedergeben von Titeln . . . . . . . . . . 12

Telefonieren mit
Freisprecheinrichtung

Entgegennehmen eines Anrufs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Tätigen eines Anrufs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Während eines Anrufs verfügbare

Funktionen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Weitere Informationen

Sicherheitsmaßnahmen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Wartung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Technische Daten . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Störungsbehebung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Weitere nützliche Funktionen

App Remote mit iPhone/Android-

Mobiltelefon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Einstellungen

Beenden des DEMO-Modus. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Grundlegende Einstellschritte . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

GENERAL-Konfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

SOUND-Konfiguration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

EQ10 PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

EQ10 SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

POSITION (Hörposition) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

RB ENH (Verstärker für Bässe über

Hecklautsprecher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

SW DIREC (Direktverbindung mit

Tiefsttonlautsprecher) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DISPLAY-Konfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BT (BLUETOOTH)-Konfiguration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH-Initialisierung) . . . . . . . . 20

APP REM (App Remote)-Konfiguration . . . . . . . . . 20

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