Help Guide
In-Car Receiver
DSX-B41D
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
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
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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
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
Making a Call from the Phonebook
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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
“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
Troubleshooting
General
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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.
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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
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Firmware Update Operation
Customer Support Websites
About the “Support by Sony” App
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Guide to Parts and Controls
Main unit
1.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.
2.Front panel release button
3.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.
4.Control dial
Adjusts the volume.
PUSH ENTER
Enters the selected item.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change the source (timeout in 2 seconds).
MENU
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).
5.Display window
6.USB port
7. /
(SEEK –/+)
During radio reception:
Tunes in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually. During DAB reception:
Selects a station.
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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)
8. (back)
Returns to the previous display.
MODE
Selects the radio bands or function modes.
9. CALL
Enters the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
10.Receptor for the remote commander
11.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)
12.EXTRA BASS
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with the volume level. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
13.AUX input jack
14.DSPL (display)
Changes display items.
SCRL (scroll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.
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Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.
1Press and hold OFF until the unit turns off, press the front panel release button
, then pull the panel towards you to remove.
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
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Resetting the Unit
1Press and hold DSPL (display) and CALL for more than 2 seconds.
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Setting the Clock
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET CLOCK], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [MANUAL], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press /
(SEEK –/+).
5After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock
Press DSPL (display).
To set the clock automatically
Select [AUTO <DAB>] in step 3.
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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.)
1Press 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).
1Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET PAIRING], then press it.
4Rotate 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.
5Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit.
6Select your model name shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.
Repeat from step 2 if your model name does not appear.
7If 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.
8Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.
(mobile phone) or
(audio) 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 start playback
Press SRC (source) to select [BT AUDIO].
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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.
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET BT SIGNL], then press it.
Make sure that (BLUETOOTH) lights up.
3Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.
4Operate the BLUETOOTH device to connect to this unit.
(mobile phone) or
(audio) lights up.
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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
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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].
1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod.
2Connect the iPhone/iPod to the USB port.
Make sure that (BLUETOOTH) lights up on the display of the unit.
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.
Related Topic
BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH)
Preparing a Bluetooth® Device
Pairing and Connecting with a BLUETOOTH Device
Connecting with a Paired BLUETOOTH Device
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Connecting a USB Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect 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
1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect 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.
4Press SRC (source) 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, then select [SOUND] [SET AUX VOL].
Related Topic
Sound Setup (SOUND)
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Listening to the Radio
Press SRC (source) to select [RADIO].
To preset stations automatically (BTM)
1.Press MODE to change the band*.
2.Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
3.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.
To tune to a station
1.Press MODE to change the band*.
2.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.
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).
Related Topic
General Setup (GENERAL)
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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.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF/TA], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET AF-ON], [SET TA-ON], [SET AF/TA-ON] or [SET AF/TA-OFF], then press it.
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.
Related Topic
General Setup (GENERAL)
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Selecting Program Types (PTY)
1Press PTY during FM reception.
2Rotate 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.
Type of programs
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NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sport), EDUCATE (Education), |
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FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s Programmes), SOCIAL (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), |
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PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), DOCUMENT (Documentary) |
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POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (Easy Listening Music), LIGHT M (Light Classical |
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(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).
Related Topic
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].
1Press MODE to select [DB1], [DB2] or [DB3].
2Press /
(SEEK –/+) to switch to the previous/next station.
Related Topic
General Setup (GENERAL)
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Searching for a Station by Name (“Quick-BrowZer™”)
You can display a list of stations for easy searching.
1During DAB reception, press (browse).
The unit enters “Quick-BrowZer” mode, and the list of stations appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired station, then press it.
Reception starts.
To exit the “Quick-BrowZer” mode
Press (back).
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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].
1Press MODE to select [DB1], [DB2] or [DB3].
2Press /
(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.
Related Topic
General Setup (GENERAL)
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Updating the Station List (Auto tune)
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate 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.
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).
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Setting DAB Announcements
If you enable DAB announcements, DAB announcements can interrupt the currently selected source.
1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET ANNOUNCE], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET ANNC-ON] or [SET ANNC-OFF], then press it.
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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Related Topic
Setting AF and TA
General Setup (GENERAL)
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