Sony DSXA55BT User Manual
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FM/AM
Digital Media
Player
To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 7.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 17.
Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulta
la página 7.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte
la página 18.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function
(page 17). 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.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
gene rates, u ses , and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/
TV technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has
very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to
comply without maximum permissive exposure
evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from
person’s body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may
apply, See
www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
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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 userprogrammed 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step
(for non-Argentine models) . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . .8
Connecting a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting Other Portable Audio
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playback
Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handsfree Calling
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . 16
Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize) . . . . . . . . 18
Sound Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
EQ3 PRST (EQ3 preset). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
EQ3 LOW, EQ3 MID, EQ3 HIGH . . . . . . . . 18
BLUETOOTH Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Main unit
The number 2/ALBUM button has a tactile dot.
(browse) (page 13)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
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.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, it is unable you to operate
with the remote.
Control dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
SELECT
Enter sound setting.
Press and hold to open the general setup
menu.
(handsfree)
Receive/end a call.
CALL
Enter the call menu.
Press and hold more than 2 seconds to
switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
Display window
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(back)
Return to the previous display.
MODE (page 10, 16)
(front panel release)
SEEK +/–
Tune in radio stations automatically.
Press and hold to tune manually.
/ (prev/next), /
(reverse/fast-forward)
Receptor for the remote commander
PTY (program type)
Select PTY in RDS.
Number buttons
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.
PAUS E
SHUF (shuffle)
MIC (page 16)
DSPL (display)
Change display items.
-SCRL (s croll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.
USB port
AUX input jack
RM-X231 Remote
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
Remove the insulation film before use.
()/ ()
VOL (volume) +/–
SOUND
Open the sound setup menu directly.
-MENU
Press and hold to open the general setup
menu.
(+)/ (–)
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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 , 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.
Switching the FM/AM
Tuning Step (for nonArgentine models)
Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country.
This setting appears when this unit is turned
off.
1 Press and hold SELECT.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to select
[TUNER-STP], then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
from [50K/9K], [100K/10K] or
[200K/10K], then press it.
Setting the Clock
1 Press and hold SELECT.
The setup display appears.
Attaching the front panel
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 and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK
+/–.
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Input passkey
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4 After setting the minute, press
SELECT.
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.
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 Automotive] shown in
the display of the BLUETOOTH
device.
If [Sony Automotive] 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.
1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within
1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
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6 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH
device to establish the BLUETOOTH
connection.
or lights up when the connection is
made.
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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 ancel p a iring
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.
To connect the last-connected device
from this unit
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SOURCE.
Select [BT PHONE] or [BT AUDIO].
Press (handsfree) 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 last-connected cellular phone.
Connecting a USB Device
1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the USB device to the unit.
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.
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