Sony MEX-BT2600 User Manual [en, es, fr]

Bluetooth™ Audio System

3-278-365-31 (1)

Operating Instructi on s Mode d’emploi Manual de instrucciones

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Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bot tom of the unit. Record the serial numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this produc t.

Model No. MEX-BT2600 Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page16. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 17. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consult e la página 16.

MEX-BT2600

2008 Sony Corporation

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of

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the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections m anual.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this produc will increase eye hazard.

For the state of california, USA only

Warning

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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.

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

This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment 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 with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains

perchlorate

The “HD Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a Sony HD Radio (sold separately). For HD Radio the HD Radio

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

tuner

The HD Radio Ready logo is a registered trademark of iBiquity.

HD Radio

is a trademark of iBiquity Digital

Corp.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page16). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery dra in. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (OFF) until the displa y disap pe a rs each time you turn the ignition off.

Table of Contents

Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Getting Started

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 6

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Adjusting the vol um e level of each device . . . . 6

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Card remote commander RM-X304. . . . . . . 8

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Storing automatically — BTM. . . . . . . . . . 10

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Other functions

Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 15

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

CD/MD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Rotary commander RM-X4S. . . . . . . . . . . 17

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8

Playback order of MP3/WMA files . . . . . . 19

About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

About Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Bluetooth function

Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

To switch the Bluetoot h s ig nal output of this

unit to on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Handsfree talking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Call transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Voice Dial Activation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Listening to music fr om an audio

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operating an audio device with this

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Deleting registration of all paired de vi ces . . . . 14

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a satellite

radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

Welcome !

Thank you f or purchasing this Sony Bluetooth™ Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions.

• CD playback

You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files (page 19)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, I nc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation i s under license. Other trademarks and trade names ar e t h ose of their respective owners.

Microsoft, Windows Media,

and the Windows logo are

trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

• Radio reception

– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 and AM 2).

– BTM (Best T uning Memo ry): The u nit select s

strong signal stations and stores them.

• Bluetooth function

–Handsfree talk in g with y o ur c el lul ar p hon e in

the car. This unit can answer and re di al .

–Music streaming from your cellu la r ph one or

portable audio device.

–HFP 1.5, HSP, A2DP and AVRCP profiles

supported.

• Sound adjustment – EQ3 stage2: You can choose any one of 7

preset equalizer curves.

• Optional device operation You can also control option al device, such as CD/MD changers, etc.

• Auxiliary equipment con n ec tion An AUX input jack on the front of th e unit allows connection of a portable audio device.

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 uni t 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, i n usage of Bluetooth equipment before using th is product.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answe ring a call if driving condit ions so requir e.

Connecting to other devices

When connecting to any other device, please read its user guide for detailed safety i nstru ct io ns.

Emergency calls

This Bluetooth car handsfree and the elec tronic device connected to the handsfre e operate using radio signals, cell ular, and landline networks a s well as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore do not rely solel y upon any electronic device for essential communications (suc h 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 signa l strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on al l cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider.

Note on the lithium battery

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

Radio frequency exposure

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequate ly s h i elded electroni c s y s tems in cars, such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems or air bag systems. For installation or service of this device, please consult with the manufacturer or its representative of your car. Faulty installation or service may be dang erous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to this device. Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not affect its electronic system. Check regularly that al l wireless device equipment in your car is mounted and operating properly.

Getting Started

Setting the clock

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or chan gi ng the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel and press the RESET button with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

RESET button

Note

Pressing the RESET button will er ase the clock setting and some stored contents.

Preparing the card remote commander

Before using the card remote commander for the first time, remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 20.

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indica tion.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display ap pears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to set

the hour and minute.

To move the d ig ita l indication, press (SEEK) –/+.

5 Press the select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press (DSPL) again to return to the previous display.

Adjusting the volume level of each device

When connecting to a portable audio device via Bluetooth connectio n or AUX input jack, we recommend adjusting the volume level of the connected device, or adj us ting the volume level for each connected device in the setup menu on this unit. For Bluetooth device, see “Adjusting the volume level” on page 14. For a device connected to AUX, see “Adjust the volume level” on page 16.

Detaching the front panel

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

Caution alarm

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

1 Press (OFF).

The unit is turned off.

2 Press , then pull it off towards you.

Notes

• Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front panel and display window.

• Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

Attaching the front panel

Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.

Note

Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel.

Location of controls and basic operations

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Main unit

OFF

BLUETOOTH

SEEK

SCRL

DSPL

4 5 8673

PUSH SELECT /

SOURCE

SEEK

MODE

BTM

ALBUMCAT MIC

1623 54

AUX

PAUSEREP SHUF

;

Card remote commander RM-X304

1 4

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

–

DSPL

132

465

VOL

+ –

RESET

ATT

MODE

SCRL

qjqh

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.,)

operation, see “Using optional equipment” on page 16. The corresponding buttons on t he card remote commander control the same f unc tions a s those on the unit.

A OFF button

To power off; stop the source.

B BLUETOOTH button page 11

For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.

C V olume control dial/select

(handsfree) button page 13

To adjust volume (rotate); select setup ite ms (press and rotate); receive/end a call (press).

D SOURCE button

To power on; change the source*

(Radio/

CD/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Blueto ot h phone).

E Disc slot

Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts.

F Display window G AUX input jack page 16

To connect a portable audio device.

H Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

I (front panel release) button page 7 J DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 10

To change display items (press); scroll the display item (press and hold).

K SEEK –/+ buttons

CD: To skip tracks (press); skip tra c ks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hol d) ; reverse/fastforward a track (pres s and hold). Radio: To tune in stati ons automatical ly (press); f ind a station manuall y (press and hold).

Bluetooth audio device*

To skip tracks (press).

L MODE button page 10

To select the radio band (FM/AM) *

M BTM/CAT button page 10

To start the BTM function (press and hold).

N Number buttons

CD: (1)/(2): ALBUM –/+*

To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).

(3): REP page 10 (4): SHUF page 10 (6): PAUSE*

T o pa use pla y back o f a CD on t his u ni t. To cancel, press aga in.

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). Bluetooth audio device* (6): PAUSE*

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Bluetooth phone: (5): MIC page 13

O Receptor f or the card remo t e

commander

P RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 6

Q Microphone page 13

Note

Do not cover the microphone, the handsfree function may not work properly.

The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the u nit. Remove the insulati on film before use (page 6).

qk < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control CD/radio, the same as ( SEEK) –/+ on the unit. Setup, sound setti ng, etc., can be op erat ed b y < ,.

ql DSPL (display) button

To change display items.

w; VOL (volume) +/– button

To adjust volume.

wa ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

ws SEL (selec t) / (handsfre e) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

wd M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit. Setup, sound setti ng, etc., can be op erat ed b y M m.

wf SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display ite m.

wg Number buttons

To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).

*1 In the case of a CD/MD changer, HD radio tuner or

SAT tuner being connected; when (SOURCE) is pressed, the connected device (“MD”, “HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display, depending on which device is connected. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the changer, HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*2 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP

of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending on the device, certain operations may no t be available.

*3 When an MP3/WMA is played. *4 When playing back on this unit.

Note

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.

Radio

Display items

A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/

artist name, Album number* Track na me, Text information *

*1 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

*2 When playing an MP3, ID3 tag is displayed, and

when playing a WMA, WMA tag is displayed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings. For details on MP3/WMA, see page 19.

, Album name,

, Clock

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or

(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting app ears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeat edly.

ALBUM* al bum repeatedly. SHUF ALBUM* album in random order. SHUF DISC disc in random order.

* When an MP3/WMA is played.

To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF.”

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

When tuning in stat i ons while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.

Storing automatically — BTM

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until

“TUNER” appears.

To change the band, pr es s (MODE) repeatedl y. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold (BTM) until “BTM”

flashes.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons. A beep sounds when the setting is stored.

Storing by the setup menu

1 After step 1 above, press and hold the select

button. The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly until “BTM”

appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

Storing manually

1 While receiving the statio n th at you

want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears.

Note

If you try to st or e a no t her s t at io n o n t he same n um be r button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

Tuning automatically

1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+

to search for the station.

Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

Tip

If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) –/+ repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Bluetooth function

Bluetooth operations

To use the Bluetooth function, the following procedure is necessary.

1 Pairing

When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, mutual r egistration is required. This is called “pai ring.” This registration (pairing) is required only for the first time, as this unit and the other devices wi ll recognize each other automatically from the next time. You can pair up to 9 devices. (Dep ending on the device, you may need to input a passcode for each connection.)

2 Connection

Sometimes pairing allows to connect automatically. To use the device after pairing is made, start the connection.

3 Handsfree talking/Music streaming

You can talk handsfree and listen to music when the connection is made.

Pairing

First, register (“pair”) a Bluetooth device (cellular phon e, etc.) and this unit with each other. You ca n pair up to 9 devices. On ce pairing is established, there is no need for pairing again.

1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press and hold (BT) until “ ” flashes

(about 5 seconds).

The unit enters pair ing standby mode.

flashing

3 Set the Bluetooth device to search for

this unit.

A list of detected device s appears in the display of the connecting device. This unit is displayed as “XP LO D ” on the connecting device.

DR-BT30Q

XPLOD

XXXXXXX

continue to next page t

4 If Passcode* input is req u ired on the

display of the connected device, input “0000.”

Input passcode.

XXXX

This unit and the Blueto ot h devic e m em orize each other’s information, and when pairing is made, the unit is ready for connection to the device.

“ ” flashes and then stays lit after pairing is complete.

“0000”

5 Set the Bluetooth device to connect to

this unit.

“ ” or “ ” appears when the connection is made.

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

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

Note

Pairing standby mode is not released until the connection is made.

About Bluetooth icons

The following icons are used by this unit.

lit: flashing: off:

Bluetooth signal on Pairing standby mode Bluetooth signal off

Connection succe ss f ul Connecting No connection

Connection

If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from here.

To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on

T o use the Bluetooth function, switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on.

1 Press and hold (BT) until “ ” lights

(about 3 seconds).

Bluetooth signal is sw i t ched to on.

Connecting a cellular phone

1 Be sure that both this unit and the

cellular phone are switched to Bluetooth signal on.

2 Connect to this unit using the cellular

phone.

“ ”appears when the connection is made.

Connecting the last-connected cellular phone from this unit

1 Be sure that both this unit and the cellular

phone are switched to Bluetooth signal on.

2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears .

3 Press (handsfree).

“ ” flashes while the connection is being made. And then “ ” stays lit when the connection is made.

Note

While streaming Bluetooth audio, you cannot connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect from the cellular phone to this unit instead. A connecting noise may be heard over playback sound.

Tip

With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is switched to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the lastconnected cellular phone. But automatic connection also depends on the cellular phone’s specification. If this unit does not reconnect automatically, connect manually.

Connecting an audio device

1 Be sure that both this unit and the

audio device are switched to Bluetooth signal on.

2 Connect to this unit using the audio

device.

“ ” appears when the connection is made.

Connecting the last-connected audio device from this unit

1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio de vice

are switched to Bluetooth signal on.

2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “B T

AUDIO” appears.

3 Press (6).

“ ” flashes while the connection is being made. And then “ ” stays lit when the connection is made.

Handsfree talking

Call transfer

In order to activate/deactivate the appr opriate device (this unit/ce ll ul ar phone), check the following.

1 Press and hold (handsfree) or use

your cellular phone.

For details on cellular phone operation, refer to your cellular phone manual.

Note

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

Receiving calls

When receiving a call, a ring tone is output from your car speakers. Check that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand.

1 Press (handsfree) when a call is

received with a ring tone.

The phone call sta rt s.

To end a call

Press (handsfree ) again, or (OFF). To reject an incoming call, press and hold

(handsfree) for 2 seconds.

Mic Gain adjustment

You can switch between two volume levels (“LOW” or “HI”) to set a suitable level for the other party during a call.

1 Press (5) during a call.

The item changes as follows: MIC-LOW y MIC-HI

Note

The microphone of this unit is located on the rear of the front panel (page 9). Do not cover the microphone with tape, etc.

Making calls

In the case of making calls from this unit, redial is used.

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press and hold (handsfree) for 3

seconds or more.

The phone call sta rt s.

Voice Dial Activation

You can activate voice dialing with a cellul ar phone connected to this unit by saying the voice tag stored on the cellular phone, then make a call .

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press (handsfree).

The cellular phone ent ers voice dialing mode.

3 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular

phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

Notes

• Check that unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand.

• Store a voice tag on your cellular phone beforehand.

• If you activate voice dialing with a cellular phone

connected to this unit, this function may not always work in some cases.

• Noises such as the engine running may interfere with sound recognition. In order to improve recognition, operate under conditions where noise is minimized.

• Voice dialing may not work in some situations, depending on the effectiveness of the cellular phone’s recognition function. For details, see the support site (page 23).

Tips

• Speak in the same way as you di d when you stored the voice tag.

• Store a voice tag while seated in the car, via this unit with “BT PHONE” source selected.

To end a call

Press (handsfree ) again, or (OFF). To call another phone, use your cellular ph one,

and then transfer the call. For call transfer details, check the following.

Music streaming

Listening to music from an audio device

You can listen to m usic of an au dio de vic e on t his unit if the audio device su pports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology.

1 Turn down the volume on this unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “BT

AUDIO” appears.

3 Operate the audio device to star t

playback.

4 Adjust th e volume on this unit.

Adjusting the volume level

The volume level is adjustable for any differe nce between the unit and th e Bl uetooth audio device.

1 Start playback of the Bluetooth audio device at

a moderate volume.

2 Set your usual listeni ng volu m e on the unit. 3 Press the select button repeatedly unt i l “BTA ”

appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).

Operating an audio device with this unit

You can perform the foll owi ng oper ati ons on t his unit if the audio device supports AVRC P (A udio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on the audio device.)

To Press

Play (6) (PAUSE)* on this un it. Pause (6) (PAUSE)* on this unit. Skip tracks SEEK –/+ (

* Dependi ng on the device, it may be necessary to

press twice.

Operations other than the above should be performed on the audi o device.

Notes

• During audio device playback, information such as track number/time, playback status, etc., of a connected audio device is not displayed on this unit.

• Even if the source is changed on this un it, playback of the audio device does not stop.

Tip

You can connect a cellular phone that supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) as an audio device and listen to music.

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Deleting registration of all paired devices

1 Press (OFF).

This unit is turned off.

2 If “ ” lights, press and hold

(BT) until “ ” turns off.

3 Press and hold the select button. 4 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BT INIT” appears.

5 Press (SEEK) +.

Initializing starts. It takes 3 seconds t o cancel all registrati on. Do not turn off the power while “I NITIAL” is flashing.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the select button repeat edly

until the desired item appears.

2 Rotate the volume control d i al to

adjust the selected item .

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display retur ns to normal play/rec eption mode.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): “

z” indicates the default settings.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3

“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you t o make your own equali zer settings.

1 Select a source, then press the se le ct

button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”

2 Rotate the volume control dial to

select “CUSTOM.”

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

4 Rotate the volume control dial to

adjust the selected item .

The volume leve l is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB.

EQ3

To select an equalizer type: “ XPL OD” (

z),

“VOCAL,” “EDGE,” “CRUISE,” “SPACE,” “GRAVI TY,” “CUS TOM” or “OFF.”

LOW*

, MID*1, HI*1 (page 15)

To customize the equalizer curve.

BAL (Balance)

To adjust the balance between the right and left speakers: “RIGH T-10” – “CENTER” (

z) –

“LEFT-10”

FAD (Fader)

To adjust the balance between the front and rear speakers: “FRONT-10” – “CENTER” (

z) –

“REAR-10”

SUB*2 (Subwoofer volum e )

To adjust the subwoofer volume: “+10 dB” – “0 dB” (

z) – “–10 dB”

(“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

AUX*3 (AUX level)

To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 16). Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” (

z) –

“–8 dB”

BTA*

To adjust the volume level for each connected Bluetooth audio device. This se tt i ng negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 14). Adjustable level: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” (

z) –

“–8 dB”

*1 When EQ3 is activated. *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB” (page 16). *3 When AUX source is activated. *4 When Bluetooth audio source is activated

(page 14).

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equaliz er curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete. After 3 seconds, the setting is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Tip

Other equalizer types are also adjustable.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

3 Rotate the volume control dial to

select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”).

4 Press and hold the select button.

The setup is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode.

Note

Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting.

The following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): “

z” indicates the default setti ngs.

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 6) BEEP

To set “BEEP-ON” (z) or “BEEP-OFF.”

continue to next page t

RM (Rotary Commande r )

To change the operative direction of the rotary commander controls. –“NORM” (

z): to use the rotary commander in

the factory-set position.

– “REV”: when you mount the rotary

commander on t he right side of the steering column.

AUX-A*

(AUX Audio) To turn the AUX source display “AUX-A-ON” (

z) or “AUX-A-OFF” (page 16).

A.OFF (Auto Off)

To shut off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off, –“A.OFF-NO” (

z), “A.OFF -30S (Seconds),”

“A.OFF-30M (Minutes)” or “A.OFF-60M (Minutes).”

SUB/REAR*

To switch the audio output.

–“SUB-OUT” (

z): to output to a subwoof er.

–“REAR-OUT”: to output to a power amplifier.

DEMO

(Demonstration)

To set “DEMO-ON” (z) or “DEMO-OFF.”

DIM (Dimmer)

To change the brightness of the display. –“DIM-ON”: to dim the display. –“DIM-OFF” (

z): to deactiva te the dimmer.

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

To scroll long displayed item automatically when the disc/album/track is changed. –“A.SCRL-ON” (

z): to scroll.

– “A .SCRL-OFF”: to not scro ll.

LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

–“LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with

stronger signals.

–“LOCAL-OFF” (

MONO*

(Monaural Mode)

z): to tune normal reception.

To improve poor FM reception, select monaural reception mod e. –“MONO-ON” : to hear stereo broadcast in

monaural.

–“MONO-OFF” (

z): to hear stereo broadcast in

stereo.

LPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)

To select the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “LPF OFF” (

z), “LPF125Hz” o r “LPF 78Hz.”

LOUD (Loudness)

To allow you to listen clearly at low volume levels. –“LOUD-ON” : to reinforce bass and treble. –“LOUD-OFF” (

z): to not reinforce bass and

treble.

BTM (page 10)

BT INIT*

(page 14)

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received. *3 When the audio output is set to “SUB.”

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional po rt able audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers. The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below:

Connecting the portable audio device

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

AUX

Connecting cord* (not supplied)

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

Be sure to adjust the volume for each connect ed audio device before playback.

1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “AUX”

appears. “FRONT IN” ap pears.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Press the select button repeatedly until “AUX”

appears, and ro ta te the volume control dial to adjust the input level (–8 dB to +18 dB).

CD/MD changer

Rotary commander RM-X4S

Selecting the changer

1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “CD” or

“MD” appears.

2 Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired

changer appears.

Unit number

Disc number

Playback starts.

Skipping albums and discs

1 During playback, pre ss (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/

+).

To skip (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)

album Press and hold. album

continuously

Press and hold, then press again

within 2 seconds. discs Press repeatedly. discs

continuously

Press, then press aga i n with in 2

seconds and hold .

Repeat and shuffle play

1 During playback, pre ss (3) (REP) or (4)

(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired settin g appears.

Select To play

TRACK track repeatedly.

DISC disc repeatedly. SHUF DISC disc in random order. SHUF

CHANGER SHUF ALL* tracks in all units in random

* When one or more CD changers, or two or more MD

changers are connected.

To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF.”

Tip

“SHUF ALL” will not shuffle tracks between CD units and MD changers.

tracks in the changer in random order.

order.

Attaching the label

Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander.

Location of controls

The correspond ing buttons on the rotar y commander control the same functions as those on this unit.

SEL

PRESET/

DISC

SOURCE

VOL

ATT

DSPL

SEEK/ AMS

MODE

OFF

The following control s on the rotary commander require a different operation from the unit.

• PRESET/DISC control

The same as (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit (push in and rotate).

• VOL (volume) control

The same as the volume control dial on the unit (rotate).

• SEEK/AMS control

The same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit (rotate, or rotate and hold).

Changing the operative direction

The operative direction of the controls is factoryset as shown below .

To increase

To decrease

If you need to mount the rotary commander on the right hand side of the steering column, you can reverse the operative direct io n.

continue to next page t

1 While pushing the VOL control, press and

hold (SEL).

Additional Information

Precautions

• If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it.

• Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating.

Moisture condensation

On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit. Should this occur, the unit will not operate properly. In such a case, remove the disc and wait for about an hour until the moisture has evaporated.

To maintain high sound quality

Be careful not to splash juice or other soft dri nks onto the unit or discs.

Notes on discs

• To keep a disc clean, do not touch its surface. Handle the disc by its edge.

• Keep your discs in their cases or disc magazines when not in use.

• Do not subject discs to heat/high temperature. Avoid leaving them in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.

• Do not attach labels, or use discs with stick y in k / residue. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

• Do not use any discs with labels or stickers attached. The following malfunctions may result from using such discs: – Inability to eject a disc (due to a label or sticker

peeling off and jamming the eject mechanism).

– Inability to read audi o da ta correctly (e.g.,

playback skipping, or no playba ck) due to heat shrinking of a sticker or label causing a disc to warp.

• Discs with non-standard sh a p es (e.g., heart, square, star) cannot be played on this unit. Attempting to do so may damage the unit. Do not use such discs.

• You cannot play 8 cm (3

/4 in) CDs.

• Before playing, clean the discs with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not u s e solvents such as benzine, thinner , commerc ially a v ailabl e cleaners, or antistatic spray intended for analog discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

• Some CD-Rs/CD -RWs (depending on the equipment used for its recordi ng or t he condition of the disc) may not play on this unit.

• You cannot play a CD-R/a CD-RW that is not finalized.

• The un i t is compatible with the ISO 96 60 level 1/ level 2 format, Joliet/Romeo in the expansion format, and Multi Session.

• The maximum number of: – folders (albums): 150 (including root and em pt y

folders).

– files (t ra cks ) an d fo l ders cont ai ne d in a dis c: 3 00

(if folder/file names contain many characters, this number may become less than 300).

– displayable characters for a folder/file name is

32 (Joliet), or 64 (Romeo).

• When the disc is recorded in Multi Session, on ly the first track o f the first session fo r mat is recognized and play ed (any other format is skipped). The priority of the format is CD-DA and MP3/WMA. – When the fir st trac k is a CD- D A, only CD- D A of

the first session is played .

– When the first track is not a CD-DA, the MP3/

WMA session is played. If the disc has no data in any of these formats, “NO MUSIC” is displayed.

Playback order of MP3/WMA files

MP3/WMA

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA fi le (track)

About MP3 files

• MP3, which stands for MPEG-1 Audio Layer-3, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/10 of its original size.

• ID3 tag vers ions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2. 3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and

1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4).

• When naming an MP3 file, be sure to add the file extension “.mp3” to the file name.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable bi t ra te) MP3 file, elapsed playing time may not display accurate ly.

Note

If you play a high-bit-rate MP3, such as 320 kbps, sound may be intermittent.

Music discs encoded with copyright protection technologies

This product is designed to play back discs that conform to the Co mpact Disc (CD) standard. Recently, various music discs encoded with copyright protection t ec hnologies are marketed by some record co mpanie s. Plea se be a ware t hat a mong those discs, there are some that do not conform to the CD standard and may not be playable by this product.

Note on DualDiscs

A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the other side. However, since the audio material side does not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, playback on this product is not guaranteed.

About WMA files

• WMA, which stands for Windows Media Audio, is a music file compression format standard. It compresses audio CD data to approximately 1/22* of its original size.

• WMA tag is 63 characters.

• When naming a WMA file, be sure to add the file extension “.wma” to the file name.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (variable b it rate) WMA file, elapsed playi ng time may not display accurate ly.

* only for 64 kbps

Note

Playback of the following WMA files is not supported. – lossless compression – copyright-protected

About Bluetooth function

What is Bluetooth technology?

• Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication betw ee n digital devices, such as a cellular phone and a he adset. Bluetooth wireless technology operates wi thi n a range of about 10 m (about 33 feet). Connecting two devices is common, but some devices can be connect ed to multiple devic es at th e 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 a n international standard supported by millions of companie s al l over the world, and employed by various companies worldwide.

On Bluetooth communication

• Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m. Maximum communicatio n range may vary depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment.

• The fo llowing conditio n s may affect the sensitivity of Bluetooth commun ic at io n. – There is an obstacle such as a person , m et a l, 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 sam e fre que ncy, microwave interference may occur and resulting 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 away from the

wireless LAN device.

– If this unit i s u s ed within 10 m of a wireless

LAN device, turn off the wireless L A N device .

– Install this unit and Bluetooth device as near to

each other as possible.

• Microwav es emitting f rom a Blueto oth dev ice may affect the operation of electronic me di cal 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 cap abilities that comply with the Bluetooth standard to provide a secure connection whe n th e Bluetooth wireless technology is used, but security may not be enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating using Bluet oot h w ireless technology.

• We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of information during Bluetooth communication .

• Connection wit h all Bluetoot h devices cannot be guaranteed. – A device featuring Bluetooth function is

required to conform to th e Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated.

– Even if the connected device conforms to the

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

– While talking on the phon e ha nds free, noise

may occur, depending on the device or communication environment.

• Depend ing on the device to be connecte d, it m ay require some time to start communication.

Others

• Using the Bluetooth device may not function on cellular phones, depending on rad io 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 concernin g your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander

Under normal conditi ons, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be shorter, depending on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the card remote commander becomes sh or ter. Repla ce the battery with a ne w CR2 02 5 lith ium battery. Use of any other battery may presen t a risk of fire or explosion.

+ side up

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.

Fuse replacement

When replacing th e f use, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blow s, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacemen t, there may be an internal malfunction. In suc h a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.

Fuse (10A)

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 p anel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force. Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Removing the unit

1 Remove the protection collar.

1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Engage the release keys together with the

protection collar.

Orient the re lease keys as shown.

3 Pull out the release keys to remove the

protection collar.

2 Remove the unit.

1 Insert both release keys simulta n eously

until they click.

Main unit Back of the front

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.

panel

Hook facing inwards.

2 Pull the release keys to unseat the unit.

3 Slide the unit out of the mounting.

Specifications

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION

23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.

CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at 4 Ohms < 1% THD+N SN Ratio: 82 dBA (reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency res po ns e: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

Tuner section

Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Usable sensitivity: 9 dBf Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz Signal-to-noise ratio: 67 dB (stere o) , 69 dB (mono) Harmonic distortion at 1 kHz: 0.5 % (stereo),

0.3 % (mono)

Separation: 35 dB at 1 kHz Frequency res po ns e: 30 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV

Wireless Communi cati on

Communication System:

Bluetooth Standard version 2.0

Output:

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

Maximum communication range:

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

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method: FHSS Compatible Bluetooth Profiles*

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audi o Video Remote Control Profile) HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5 HSP (Headset 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's perfomance, operating system, software application, etc.

*2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of

Bluetooth communication between devices.

Power amplifier section

Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Output:

Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal

Inputs:

Telephone ATT control term inal BUS control input ter minal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

T o ne co ntrols:

Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 10 kHz (XPLOD)

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery

(negative ground (earth))

Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm

/8 × 2 × 71/8 in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm

/4 × 21/8 × 61/2 in) (w/h/d)

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

Card remote commander: RM-X304 Parts for installation and connec ti ons ( 1 se t)

Optional accessories/e q ui p m ent :

Rotary commander: RM -X4S BUS cable (supplied with an RCA pin cord): RC-61 (1 m), RC-62 (2 m) CD changer (10 discs): CDX-757MX CD changer (6 discs): CDX-T69 Source selector: XA-C40 AUX-IN selector: XA-300 Interface adaptor for iPod: XA-120IP HD Radio™ tuner: XT-100HD

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

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

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.

Design and specifications are subject to chan ge without notice.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the certain printed wiring boards.

• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in cabinets.

• Packaging cushions are made from paper.

Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounte r w i th your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operati ng procedures.

If the problem is not solved, visit the following Support site.

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, visit the web site below: http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/xplod

General

No power is being supplied to the unit.

• Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.

• If the unit is turned off and the display disappear s, it cannot be operated with the remote co mm ander.

t Turn on the unit.

The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.

The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.

No sound.

• The volume is too low.

• The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cabl e of a car te le phone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated.

• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for a 2-speaker system.

• The CD chang er is incompatible with the disc format (MP3/WMA).

t Play back with a Sony MP3 com pa ti b le CD

changer, or this unit.

• The Bluetooth audio device is in pause.

t Cancel pause.

No beep s ound.

• The beep sound is canceled (page 15) .

• An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.

The contents of the memory ha ve been erased.

• The RESET button has been pressed.

t Store again into the memory.

• The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected.

• The power supply lead is not connected properly.

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

The leads are not ma tc hed correctly with th e c ar ’s accessory power conne cto r.

During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.

If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts. t Set “DEMO-OFF” (page 16).

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

• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 16).

• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF). t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the

display appears.

• The connectors are dirty (page 21).

The Auto Off function does not operate.

The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Turn off the unit.

Card remote commander operation is not possible.

Make sure the insulation film has been re moved (page 6).

CD/MD playback

The disc cannot be loaded.

• Another disc is already loaded.

• The dis c ha s bee n f or ci b ly i n se rt ed ups i de down or in

the wrong way.

The disc does not play back.

• Defective or dirty disc.

• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (p ag e19).

MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.

The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format and version (page 19).

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

The following discs take a longer time to start playback. – a disc recorded with a co mplicated tree structure. – a disc recorded in Mu lti Session. – a disc to which data can be added .

The display items do no t scroll.

• For discs with very many characters, those may not

scroll.

• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.

t Set “A.SCRL-ON ” (p ag e16). t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL).

The sound skips.

• Installation is not correct. t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a

sturdy part of the car.

• Defective or dirty disc.

continue to next page t

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

Press the RESET button (page 6). Press Z (eject) (page9).

Radio reception

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

• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial) in the rear/side g lass).

• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).

• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.

tCheck the connection of the po wer an tenna

(aerial) control lead.

• Check the frequency.

Preset tuning is not possible.

• Store the correct frequency in the memory.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

Automatic tuning is not possible.

• Setting of the local seek mode is not corre ct.

tTuning stops too frequently:

Set “LOCAL-ON” (page 16).

tTuning does not stop at a station:

Set “MONO-ON” (page 16).

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

tPerform manual tuning.

During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes.

• Tune in the frequency accu rately.

• The broadcast signal is too weak.

tSet “MONO-ON” (page 16).

An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.

The unit is in monaural reception mode. t Set “MONO-OFF” (page 16).

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, thi s 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 12).

Connection is not possible.

• Connect to this unit from a Bluetooth device or vice versa. The connection is controlled fr om one side (this unit or Bluetooth device), but not both.

• Check the pairing and connectio n pr ocedures in the manual of the other device, etc., and perform the operation again.

The talker’s voice volume is low.

Adjust the volume level.

A call partn e r say s that the volume is too low or high.

Adjust the volume accordingly using Mic Gain adjustment.

Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.

• Lower the volume.

• If the ambient noise other than the phone call sound is loud, try reducing this noise. E.g.: If a window is open and road noise, etc., is loud, shut the window. If the air conditioner is loud, lower the air cond itioner.

The phone is not connected.

When the Bluetooth audio is played back, the phone is not connected even if you press (handsfree). t Connect from the phone.

The phone sound quality is poor.

Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions of cellular phone. t Move your car to a place where you can enhance

the cellular phone's signal if the reception is poor.

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

Volume level will differ depending on the audio device. t 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 aud io device is stored in a case which interrupts the signal, remove the audio device from the case while using.

• Several Bluetooth devices or other devices which emit radio waves are used nearby.

t Turn off the other devices. t Reduce the distan ce from the other devices.

• The playback sound stops momentar ily 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 au dio device supports AV RC P.

Some functions do not work.

Check if the connecting device supports the functions in question.

A call is answered unintentionally.

The connecting phone is set to answer a call automatically.

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

If the sound is output from the cellul ar phone, set the cellular phone to output the sound from the car speakers.

“OFF BT” appears when initializing.

Press and hold (BT) until “ ” turns off. Then initialize again.

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