Sony DSX-M50BT User Manual [en, es, fr]

4-484-593-21(1)

FM/AM Digital Media Player

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer

regarding this product. Model No. DSX-M50BT

Serial No.

To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 10. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 20.

Pour commuter l’intervalle de syntonisation FM/AM, reportez-vous à la page 10.

Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 23.

Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulta la página 10.

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 21.

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

DSX-M50BT

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

Warning

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

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 generates, uses, 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.

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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 and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). 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 of the device.

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

Made in Thailand

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. 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).

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

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this DSXM50BT 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

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Disposal of waste batteries and electrical and electronic equipment (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product, the battery or on the packaging indicates that the product and the battery shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or

0.004% lead. By ensuring these products and batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery and the electrical and electronic equipment will be treated properly, hand over these products at endof-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product or battery.

Note on the lithium battery

Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.

Note on the waterproof cover of the unit

Under the environment of potential water splash, Sony highly recommends to protect the unit with Waterproof Car Stereo Cover (not supplied). While an iPod or USB device is connected, the Waterproof Car Stereo Cover cannot be fully closed. Avoid splashing water on the unit.

Warning if your boat’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 21). 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 stop the boat in a safe place 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 boats, 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 boat. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to this device. Consult with the manufacturer of your boat to ensure that the use of your cellular phone in the boat will not affect its electronic system. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment in your boat is mounted and operating properly.

Emergency calls

This BLUETOOTH boat 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

Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step . . . . . . . 10

Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting an iPod/USB Device . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting Other Portable Audio

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . 13

Playback

Playing an iPod/USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . 19

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

General Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize) . . . . . . . . 21

Sound Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EQ3 PRST (EQ3 preset). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

EQ3 LOW, EQ3 MID, EQ3 HIGH . . . . . . . . 22

BLUETOOTH Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

The number 2/ALBUM  button has a tactile dot.  (browse) (page 17)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

 SOURCE

Turn on the power. 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 13, 15, 20)

 (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 20)

 DSPL (display)

Change display items.

-SCRL (scroll)

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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RM-X11M Marine remote (not supplied)

 VOL (volume) +/–  GP (group)/ALBM (album) +/–

Receive stored stations.

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.

Attaching the front panel

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Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step

4 After setting the minute, press

SELECT.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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.

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 +/–.

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.

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1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within

1 m (3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

[0000]

Input passkey

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.

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 cancel pairing

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.

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.

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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To connect the last-connected device

When connecting an iPhone

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 an iPod/USB

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.

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).

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4 Press 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 SELECT, and rotate the control dial to select [AUX VOL] (page 22).

Listening to the Radio

Tuning step setting is required (page 10). To listen to the radio, press SOURCE to select [TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

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.

1 Press MODE to change the band. 2 Press and hold SELECT (FM1, FM2,

FM3, AM1 or AM2).

The setup display appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

[BTM], then press it.

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

Tuning

1 Press MODE to change the band

(FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

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 +/–.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a

number button (1 to 6).

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Selecting program types (PTY)

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

1 Press 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.

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Type of programs (tuner step: 200 kHz/10 kHz)

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TA LK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA (Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), WEATHER (Weather)

Type of programs (tuner step: 100 kHz/10

kHz, 50 kHz/9 kHz)

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.

Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M (Other Music),

WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE

sure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY

(Lei (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 the general setup

(page 21).

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Playback

Playing an iPod/USB Device

To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the 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 23) 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 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 12).

Playback starts. If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SOURCE to select [USB].

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 to display [IPOD] to enable operation by the iPod directly. Note that the volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

To exit passe n g er control

Press and hold MODE until [AUDIO] appears.

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

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Playing a BLUETOOTH

Searching and Playing

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 10).

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

playback.

4 Adjust the volume on this unit. 5 Press PAUSE to start playback.

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.

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 SELECT, and rotate the control dial to select [BTA VOL] (page 22).

Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

Repeat play:

1 During playback, press and hold

SELECT.

2 Rotate the control dial to select

[REPEAT], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired play mode, then press it.

4 Press (back) to return to the

previous display.

Shuffle play:

1 During playback, press SHUF

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.

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Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™)

4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-

BrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

1 During USB playback, press

(browse)* to display the list of search categories.

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

* During 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).

Searching by skipping items (Jump mode)

1 Press (browse).

5 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

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

Making a Call

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 10).

Receiving a Call 1 Press (handsfree) 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 th e c a l l

Press (handsfree) again.

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 [PH BOOK], 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

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1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [RECENT], 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

Calling by preset number

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [DIAL NUM], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to enter the

phone number, and lastly select [ ] (space), then press (handsfree)*.

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.

1 Press CALL. 2 Press a number button (1 to 6) to

select the contact you want to call.

3 Press (handsfree).

The phone call starts.

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 [VO DIAL], then press it.

2 Say the voice tag stored on the

cellular phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

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.

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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], [MICMID], [MIC-HI].

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

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

1 Press and hold SELECT.

The setup display appears.

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 on the cellular phone, handsfree connection may be cut off when call transfer is attempted.

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).

The display returns to normal reception/ play mode.

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 SELECT for the sound setup,

press and hold SELECT for the general setup, or press CALL for the BLUETOOTH setup.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

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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 10)

TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 10)

CT (clock time)

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

BEEP

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

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 9). (Available only when the unit is turned off.)

AUX-A (AUX audio)

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

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).

DEMO (demonstration)

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

DIMMER

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

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

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

REPEAT (page 16)

LOUDNESS (dynamic loudness)

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

BTM (page 13)

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.)

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Sound Setup BLUETOOTH Setup

EQ3 PRST (EQ3 preset)

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 equalizer curves or off: [XPLOD], [VOCAL], [EDGE], [CRUISE], [SPACE], [GRAVITY], [CUSTOM], [OFF]. The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.

EQ3 LOW, EQ3 MID, EQ3 HIGH

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ3. Customizes the equalizer curve. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -10 dB to +10 dB.

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15 (R15)] – [CENTER (0)] – [LEFT-15 (L15)].

FAD ER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15 (F15)] – [CENTER (0)] – [REAR-15 (R15)].

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: [+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB]. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

PAI RIN G (page 10)

PH BOOK (phone book) (page 18)

REDIAL (page 19)

RECENT (recent call) (page 18)

VO DIAL (voice dial) (page 19)

DIAL NUM (dial number) (page 19)

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).

BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 11)

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

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Additional Information

MP3/WMA

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA file (track)

Precautions

 Cool off the unit beforehand if your boat

has been moored in direct sunlight.

 Do not leave the front panel or audio

devices brought in inside the boat, or it may cause malfunction due to high temperature in direct sunlight.

 Power antenna (aerial) extends

automatically.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit.

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. Made for

 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)  iPod nano (2nd generation)  iPod nano (1st generation)*  iPhone 5  iPhone 4S  iPhone 4  iPhone 3GS  iPhone 3G

* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano

(1st generation).

 “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.

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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.

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 Even if the connected device conforms

+ side up

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

function 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.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.

Notes on the lithium battery

 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of

children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.

 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good

contact.

 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when

installing the battery.

 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in fire.

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 9) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

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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

FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 80 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

Tuner section

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning step:

50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable

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

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)

530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) AM tuning step:

9 kHz/10 kHz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency:

9,124.5 kHz or 9,115.5 kHz/4.5 kHz (at 9 kHz

step)

9,115 kHz or 9,125 kHz/5 kHz (at 10 kHz step) Sensitivity: 26 μV

USB Player section

Interface: USB (Full-speed) Maximum current: 1 A The maximum number of recognizable data:

Folders (albums): 128

Files (tracks) per folder: 512 Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3) and WMA (.wma)

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 2.1 + EDR Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

(Max. +4 dBm) Maximum communication range:

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

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Frequency band:

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

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

1.2

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)

1.3

HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5 PBAP (Phone Book Access 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.

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) Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

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

Power requirements: 12 V DC boat battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 120 mm

/8 in × 2 in × 4 7/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 103 mm

/4 in × 2 1/8 in × 4 1/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 0.7 kg (1 lb 9 oz) Package contents:

Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X231 Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Optional accessories/equipment*:

USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP Marine remote commander: RM-X11M

* Accessories/equipment other than the marine

remote commander RM-X11M are not waterproof. Do not subject them to water.

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.

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Copyrights

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the 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.

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.

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

Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.

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.

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

 If the unit is turned off and the display

disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the remote commander.  Turn on the un it.

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.

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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

boat’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 21).

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

 The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 21).  The display disappears if you press and hold

OFF.  Press OFF on the unit until the display

appears.

 The connectors are dirty (page 25).

Radio reception

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

 The connection is not correct.

 If your boat has built-in radio antenna

(aerial) in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a boat’s antenna (aerial) booster.

 Check the connection of the boat antenna

(aerial).

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

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

 The tuning step setting has been erased.

 Set the tuning step again (page 10).

Preset tuning is not possible.

 The broadcast signal is too weak.

RDS

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

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

type.

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.

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 11).

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.

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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 22).

 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.

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 20).

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

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

(page 20).

 If the ambient noise other than the phone call

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

 Switch the destination device for call transfer

to your cellular phone, then use the cellular phone (page 20).

The phone is not connected.

 When BLUETOOTH audio is played, the phone

is not connected even if you press (handsfree).  Connect from the phone.

The phone sound quality is poor.

 Phone sound quality depends on reception

conditions of cellular phone.  Move your boat 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.

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