Sony DSX-B41D User manual

Help Guide

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Use this manual if you encounter any problems, or have any questions.

Getting Started

Guide to Parts and Controls

Detaching the Front Panel

Resetting the Unit

Setting the Clock

Checking the Battery Voltage

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)

Connecting a USB Device

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

Radio

Listening to the Radio

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Setting AF and TA

Selecting Program Types (PTY)

DAB/DAB+ Radio

Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio

Receiving DAB

Searching for a Station by Station Name

Searching for a Station by Name (“Quick-BrowZer™”)

Searching for a Station by Station Group

Updating the Station List (Auto tune)

Setting DAB Announcements

Selecting Program Types (PTY)

Playback

Playing a USB Device

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat Play and Shuffle Play

Searching a Track by Name (“Quick-BrowZer”)

Searching by Skipping Items (Jump mode)

Handsfree Calling

Preparing a Mobile Phone

Receiving a Call

Making a Call

Making a Call from the Phonebook

Making a Call from the Call History

Making a Call by Phone Number Input

Making a Call by Redial

Making a Call by Voice Tags

Available Operations during Call

Useful Functions

“Sony | Music Center” with iPhone/Android™ Smartphone

Establishing the “Sony | Music Center” Connection

Selecting the Source or Application

Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone Only)

Using “Siri Eyes Free”

Settings

Basic Setting Operation

General Setup (GENERAL)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)

“Sony | Music Center” Setup (SONY APP)

Additional Information

Canceling the Demonstration Mode

Updating the Firmware

Precautions

Maintenance

Specifications

Copyrights

Troubleshooting

General

No sound or the sound is very low.

No beep sound.

The settings in the memory have been erased.

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

During playback or reception, the demonstration mode starts.

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

The display/illumination flashes.

The operation buttons do not function.

The clock set automatically is not accurate.

Radio

The radio reception is poor. / Static noise occurs.

Preset tuning is not possible.

RDS

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

The SEEK starts after a few seconds of listening.

No traffic announcements.

Program service name flashes.

DAB/DAB+ Radio reception

DAB stations cannot be received.

No traffic announcements.

USB playback

You cannot play items via a USB hub.

A USB device takes longer to play.

The sound is intermittent.

The audio file cannot be played.

Operations for skipping an album, skipping items (Jump mode), and searching a track by name (“Quick-BrowZer”) cannot be performed.

The sound cannot be output during playback in Android mode.

BLUETOOTH

The connecting device cannot detect this unit.

Connection is not possible.

The name of the detected device does not appear.

No ringtone.

The talker’s voice cannot be heard.

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

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

The phone is not connected.

The phone sound quality is poor.

The volume of the connected audio device is low (high).

The sound skips during playback of a BLUETOOTH audio device.

The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot be controlled.

Some functions do not work.

A call is answered unintentionally.

Pairing failed due to a timeout.

Cannot pair.

BLUETOOTH function cannot operate.

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

“Siri Eyes Free” is not activated.

“Sony | Music Center” operation

Application name is mismatched with the actual application in “Sony | Music Center”.

While running the “Sony | Music Center” application via BLUETOOTH, the display automatically switches to [BT AUDIO].

The “Sony | Music Center” application is automatically disconnected when the display switches to [IPD].

The “Sony | Music Center” connection is automatically disconnected when the USB mode of the unit is changed to [ANDROID].

Messages

General

USB Device Playback

RDS Operation

DAB/DAB+ Radio Reception

BLUETOOTH Function

“Sony | Music Center” Operation

Steering Wheel Remote Control Operation

Firmware Update Operation

Customer Support Websites

About the “Support by Sony” App

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

PTY (program type)

During FM reception: Selects PTY in RDS. During DAB reception: Press twice within 2 seconds to select PTY. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to perform an auto tune to update the station list.

(browse)

During playback: Enters the browse mode. (Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.) During DAB reception: Enters the browse mode.

Front panel release button2. SRC (source)

Turns on the power. Changes the source.

OFF

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

Control dial

Adjusts the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enters the selected item. Press SRC, rotate then press to change the source (timeout in 2 seconds).

Opens the setup menu.

VOICE

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to activate voice dial, voice recognition (Android smartphone only), or the Siri function (iPhone only).

Display window5. USB port6.

/ (SEEK –/+)

During radio reception: Tunes in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually. During DAB reception: Selects a station.

Press and hold to search for a station group. (Available only when [SEEK BY] is set to [STATION GP].)

/ (prev/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

(back)

Returns to the previous display.

MODE

Selects the radio bands or function modes.

CALL

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

Receptor for the remote commander10. Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receives preset radio stations. Press and hold to preset stations. During DAB reception: Receives preset DAB stations or radio stations. Press and hold to preset DAB stations or radio stations.

ALBUM

/ Skips an album for audio device. Press and hold to skip albums continuously. (Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected.)

(repeat)

(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

(shuffle)

(Not available when a USB device in Android mode is connected.)

MIC

Adjusts the microphone settings.

(play/pause)

11.

EXTRA BASS

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].

12.

AUX input jack13. DSPL (display)

Changes display items.

SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

14.

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Detaching the Front Panel

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

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.

To deactivate the caution alarm

Press MENU, then rotate and press the control dial to select [GENERAL]

[SET CAUT ALM] [SET C.ALM-OFF].

Attaching the front panel

Press and hold OFF

until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button , then pull the panel

towards you to remove.

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Resetting the Unit

Press and hold DSPL (display) and CALL

for more than 2 seconds.

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Setting the Clock

To display the clock

Press DSPL (display).

To set the clock automatically

Select [AUTO <DAB>] in step 3.

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET CLOCK], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [MANUAL], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.

To move the digital indication, press

/ (SEEK –/+).

After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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Checking the Battery Voltage

You can check the current battery voltage. (Not available while the source is off and the clock is displayed.)

Press DSPL (display) repeatedly until the battery voltage display appears.

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Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as a smartphone, mobile phone and audio device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not otherwise specified). 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.

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Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first time, mutual registration (called “pairing”) is required. Pairing enables this unit and other devices to recognize each other. This unit can connect two BLUETOOTH devices (two mobile phones, or a mobile phone and an audio device).

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 start playback

Press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO].

Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET PAIRING], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then press it.

(BLUETOOTH) flashes while the unit is in pairing standby mode.

[SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be changed to the paired device name after pairing is complete.

Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit.

Select your model name shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.

Repeat from step 2 if your model name does not appear.

If passkey* input is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

When pairing is made,

(BLUETOOTH) stays lit.

Passkey may be called “Passcode”, “PIN code”, “PIN number” or “Password”, etc., depending on the device.

Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up when the connection is made.

To disconnect the paired device

Perform steps 2 to 4 to disconnect after this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.

Related Topic

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

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Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

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

To connect the last-connected device from this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. To connect with the audio device, press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO] and press

(play/pause). To connect with the mobile phone, press CALL (only available when there is no audio device or mobile phone connected to the unit).

Hint

With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-connected mobile phone.

Note

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

To capture your voice during handsfree calling

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET BT SIGNL], then press it.

Make sure that

(BLUETOOTH) lights up.

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.

Operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect to this unit.

(mobile phone) or (audio) lights up.

Icon in the

display

Detail

(mobile phone)

Lights up when handsfree calling is available by enabling the HFP (Handsfree Profile).

(audio)

Lights up when the audio device is playable by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

You need to install the microphone (supplied).

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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 [SET AUTOPAIR] in [BLUETOOTH] is set to [ON].

Note

BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is already connected to two BLUETOOTH devices. In this case, disconnect one of the devices, then connect the iPhone/iPod again.

If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, perform pairing and make the BLUETOOTH connection with the iPhone/iPod, as with other BLUETOOTH device.

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BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)

Preparing a Bluetooth® Device

Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device

Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod.

Connect the iPhone/iPod to the USB port.

Make sure that (BLUETOOTH) lights up on the display of the unit.

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Connecting a USB Device

Turn down the volume on the unit.

Connect the USB device to the unit.

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

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Connecting Other Portable Audio Device

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, then select [SOUND]

[SET AUX VOL].

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Sound Setup (SOUND)

Turn off the portable audio device.

Turn down the volume on the unit.

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.

Press SRC (source) to select [AUX].

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Listening to the Radio

Press SRC (source) to select [RADIO].

To preset stations automatically (BTM)

To tune to a station

To preset a station

While receiving the station that you want to preset, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

To receive preset stations

Select the band, then press a number button (1 to 6).

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General Setup (GENERAL)

Press MODE to change the band*.1. Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.2. Rotate the control dial to select [SET BTM], then press it. The unit presets stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.

The following bands can be selected: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM/LW.

Press MODE to change the band*.1. Perform tuning. To tune manually Press and hold

/ (SEEK –/+) to locate the approximate frequency, then press / (SEEK –/+)

repeatedly to finely adjust to the desired frequency. To tune automatically Press

/ (SEEK –/+).

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

The following bands can be selected: FM1, FM2, FM3, AM/LW.

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Setting AF and TA

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

To preset RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with an AF/TA setting. Set AF/TA, then preset 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 [SET REGIONAL] in [GENERAL] to [SET REG-OFF] during FM reception. (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 preset on your number buttons. During FM reception, press a number button (1 to 6) on which a local station is preset. Within 5 seconds, press again a number button of the local station. Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

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General Setup (GENERAL)

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF/TA], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF-ON], [SET TA-ON], [SET AF/TA-ON] or [SET AF/TA-OFF], then press it.

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Selecting Program Types (PTY)

Type of programs

Press PTY during FM reception.

Rotate the control dial to select [PTY MUSIC] or [PTY TALK], then press it.

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

PTY TALK

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sport), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s Programmes), SOCIAL (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

PTY MUSIC

POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy Listening Music), LIGHT M (Light Classical Music), CLASSICS (Serious Classical Music), OTHER M (Other Music), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music)

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Listening to the DAB/DAB+ Radio

Press SRC (source) to select [DAB / DAB+]. When the DAB source is selected for the first time after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, the auto tune starts automatically. Allow the auto tune to finish. (If interrupted, the auto tune will start again the next time you select the DAB source.)

Hint

Set [SET ANT-PWR] to [ON] (default) or [OFF] depending on the type of DAB antenna (aerial).

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General Setup (GENERAL)

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Receiving DAB

DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) is a transmission system on terrestrial networks. DAB stations bundle radio programs (“stations”) into a station group, and each station contains one or more components. The same station can sometimes be received on different frequencies.

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Searching for a Station by Station Name

Before operation, make sure that [SEEK BY] in [GENERAL] is set to [A-Z].

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General Setup (GENERAL)

Press MODE to select [DB1], [DB2] or [DB3].

Press

/ (SEEK –/+) to switch to the previous/next station.

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Searching for a Station by Name (“Quick-BrowZer™”)

You can display a list of stations for easy searching.

To exit the “Quick-BrowZer” mode

Press

(back).

During DAB reception, press

(browse).

The unit enters “Quick-BrowZer” mode, and the list of stations appears.

Rotate the control dial to select the desired station, then press it.

Reception starts.

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Searching for a Station by Station Group

Before operation, make sure that [SEEK BY] in [GENERAL] is set to [STATION GP].

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General Setup (GENERAL)

Press MODE to select [DB1], [DB2] or [DB3].

Press

/ (SEEK –/+) to search for a station within a station group; press and hold /

(SEEK –/+) to search for different station groups.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station/station group. Search until the desired station is received.

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Updating the Station List (Auto tune)

To preset a station

While receiving the station that you want to preset, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

To receive preset stations

After selecting the desired band, press a number button (1 to 6).

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET AUTOTUNE], then press it.

The unit updates the list of stations. Alternatively, press and hold

(browse) to start the auto tune.

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Setting DAB Announcements

If you enable DAB announcements, DAB announcements can interrupt the currently selected source.

Note

During a DAB announcement, the volume is adjusted to the level set for TA in RDS.

To listen to the same or similar program even during weak reception

Set [SET SOFTLINK] to [ON]. [FM-LINK] lights up when the corresponding FM program is being received.

“Hard Link” follows the same program, and “Soft Link” follows a similar program.

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Setting AF and TA

General Setup (GENERAL)

Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET ANNOUNCE], then press it.

Rotate the control dial to select [SET ANNC-ON] or [SET ANNC-OFF], then press it.

SOFT LINK DAB/FM

OFF Hard Link only

ON Hard Link/Soft Link

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