Sony MEX-BT2950 Operating Instructions Manual
4-197-990-31(1)
Bluetooth
®
Audio System
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
• To switch the FM/MW tuning step, see page 6.
• To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7.
• Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/MW, consulta la página 7.
• Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 7.
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MEX-BT2950
©2010 Sony Corporation
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
Warning
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
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Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 23).
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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Switching the FM/MW tuning step. . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 7
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Quick Guide for Bluetooth function
3 steps to Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Buttons and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1 Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Handsfree calling and Music streaming. . . 11
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RM-X304 Card Remote Commander. . . . . 14
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 15
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and
Music streaming)
Bluetooth operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this
unit to on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting a cellular phone. . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operations during a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Preset dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Voice dial activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
SMS indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Listening to music from an audio
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operating an audio device with this
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 22
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Adjusting setup items — SET . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional Information
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playback order of MP3/WMA files . . . . . . 25
About MP3 files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About WMA files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
About Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
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Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Provides information on:
• Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the FAQ
about Bluetooth function
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files
(page 25)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
Radio frequency exposure
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars,
such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic
antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed
control systems or air bag systems. For installation
or service of this device, please consult with the
manufacturer or its representative of your car. Faulty
installation or service may be dangerous and may
invalidate any warranty that may apply to this
device.
Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure
that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not
affect its electronic system.
Check regularly that all wireless device equipment
in your car is mounted and operating properly.
MP3
WMA
Notes on Bluetooth
Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER
DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF
THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND
PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO OR
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS
SOFTWARE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Safe and efficient use
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Please check for exceptions, due to national
requirement or limitations, in usage of Bluetooth
equipment before using this product.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular
phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where
you drive.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the
road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Connecting to other devices
When connecting to any other device, please read its
user guide for detailed safety instructions.
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Emergency calls
This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic
device connected to the handsfree operate using
radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well
as user-programmed 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.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel (page 7) and press the
RESET button (page 12) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Switching the FM/MW tuning step
The FM/MW tuning step is factory-set to the 50
kHz (FM)/9 kHz (MW) position. If the frequency
allocation system of your country is based on 200
kHz (FM)/10 kHz (MW) or 100 kHz (FM)/10
kHz (MW) step, set the tuning step before use.
This setting appears when turned off.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “TUNER-
STP” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select from
“50K/9K,” “100K/10K” or “200K/10K,”
then press it.
Receivable frequency by selected frequency setup:
FM 50 kHz: 87.50 MHz, 87.55 MHz, 87.60 MHz...
FM 100 kHz: 87.5 MHz, 87.6 MHz, 87.7 MHz...
FM 200 kHz: 87.5 MHz, 87.7 MHz, 87.9 MHz...
MW 9 kHz: 531 kHz, 540 kHz, 549 kHz...
MW 10 kHz: 530 kHz, 540 kHz, 550 kHz...
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, 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.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
To display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 16).
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1 Press and hold (SOURCE/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 par ked
car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Tip
For how to replace the batter y, see page 26.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-
ADJ” appears, 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)
–/+.
4 After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
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.
A
B
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Quick Guide for Bluetooth function
For full details on operation, see “Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)” (page 17) and
the Bluetooth device operating instructions.
3 steps to Bluetooth function
Pairing
1
First, register (pair) Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. Pairing is no longer
required after the first time.
Connection
2
After pairing is made, connect this unit and the Bluetooth device. Depending on the device,
connection is automatically made along with the pairing.
Handsfree calling and Music streaming
3
You can make/receive a handsfree call, or listen to audio through this unit.
Support site
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
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Buttons and icons
Icon status descriptions
Lit Bluetooth signal on.
Flashing Pairing standby mode.
None Bluetooth signal off.
Lit Connected to a cellular phone.
Flashing Connection in progress.
Icons
None No cellular phone connected for handsfree calling.
Lit Connected to a device.
Flashing Connection in progress.
None No device connected for music streaming.
Lit Some unread SMS messages exist.
Flashing A new SMS message has been received.
None No unread SMS messages exist.
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1 Pairing
Operated
equipment
1
2
3
4
5
6
2 Connection
Operation
Press and hold (BT).
t
Search for this unit.
DR-BT30Q
Sony
Automotive
XXXXXXX
If passkey input is required on the display of the device to be connected,
input “0000.”
Follow the display directions.
Select “Sony Automotive.”
(Pairing successful)
Operated
equipment
1
2
Note
You can connect from this unit to a Bluetooth device (page 18).
If you cannot connect from this unit to the Bluetooth device, start pairing again.
Operation
Press (BT).
t
Connect to this unit using a cellular phone.
t
Connect to this unit using an audio device.
t
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3 Handsfree calling and Music streaming
Handsfree calling
To Operation
Receive a call/end a call Press .
Reject a call Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
Redial 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT PHONE”
Transfer a call Press (MODE).
appears.
t
2 Press and hold .
Music streaming
To Operation
Listen 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT AUDIO”
Play/pause (AVRCP)* Press (6) (PAUSE).
Skip tracks (AVRCP)* Press ./>.
* Operation may differ depending on the audio device.
appears.
t
2 Start playback on the audio device.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Front panel removed
RESET
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
A SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
a station manually (press and hold).
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about 1 second and hold); fast-forward/
reverse a track (press and hold).
Bluetooth audio device*
To skip tracks (press); fast-forward/reverse a
track (press and hold).
B CALL button page 19
Bluetooth phone*
To list the phonebook (press); list the call
history (press and hold).
Radio/CD/AUX/Bluetooth audio:
To change the source to Bluetooth phone.
1
:
2
:
12
C SOURCE/OFF button
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Press to turn on the power/change the source
(Radio/CD/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth
phone).
Press for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press for more than 2 seconds to turn off the
power and the display disappears.
D Control dial/select / (handsfree)
button page 19, 20, 22, 23
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate); receive/end a call (press).
E Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
F Display window
G AUX input jack page 24
To connect a portable audio device.
H Z (eject) button
To eject the disc.
I (front panel release) button page 7
J (BACK)/MODE button page 9, 15,
20
Press to return to the previous display/select
the radio band (FM/MW/SW).
K BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 9, 17,
18
For Bluetooth signal on/off (press), pairing
(press and hold).
L PTY button page 16
To select PTY in RDS.
M Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/WMA
playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP*
3
page 16
(4): SHUF page 16
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth audio device*
1
:
(1)/(2): ALBUM –/+
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
(3): REP page 21
(4): SHUF page 21
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth phone:
To receive stored dials (press); store preset
dials (press and hold).
(5): MIC (during a call) page 20
To set the MIC Gain (press); to select
Echo Canceller/Noise Canceller mode
(press and hold).
N DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 15, 16, 18
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
O Receptor for the card remote
commander
P RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 6
Q Microphone page 19
Note
Do not cover the microphone, the handsfree
function may not work properly.
*1 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP
of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending
on the device, certain operations may not be
available.
*2 When a cellular phone (supports PBAP of
Bluetooth technology) is connected.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is pressed, or a disc
is inserted to activate the unit first.
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RM-X304 Card Remote
Commander
1
2
OFF
SOURCE
SEL
ATT
MODE
3
+
–
VOL
SCRL
+
–
4
5
DSPL
132
465
6
7
8
9
0
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Remove the insulation film before use (page 7).
A OFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source.
B SOURCE button
To turn on the power; change the source
(Radio/CD/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth
phone).
C < (.)/, (>) buttons
To control Radio/CD/Bluetooth audio, the
same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
< ,.
D DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
E VOL (volume) +*/– button
To adjust volume.
F ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
G MODE button
To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW).
H SEL (select)/ (handsfree) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
I M (+)/m (–) buttons
To control CD/Bluetooth audio, the same as
(1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
M m.
J SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
K Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
* This button has a tactile dot.
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Tuning step setting is required (page 6).
Note
If replacing the car battery, changing the connections
or resetting the unit, the tuning step setting will be
erased, you will need to be set again.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
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).
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2,
FM3, MW, SW1 or SW2.
2 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3 Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Notes
• If you try to store another station on the same
number button, the previously stored station will be
replaced.
• If the tuning step setting is changed, the stored
stations will be erased.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
A Radio band, Function
B Program service name, Clock, Frequency*,
Preset number
* While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed on
the left of the frequency indication.
To change display items B, press
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDS data.
(DSPL/SCRL)
.
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Selecting PTY
1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.
The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
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.
Type of programs
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 (Leisure), JAZZ
(Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music),
NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies
Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT
(Documentary)
Notes
• You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
• You may receive a different radio program from the
one you select.
Setting CT
1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 23).
Notes
• The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
• There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
CD
Display items
A Source
B Track name*
name*
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is
changed.
To change display items B, press
Tip
Displayed items may differ depending on the disc type,
recording format and settings. For details on MP3/
WMA, see page 25.
Repeat and shuffle play
1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or
(4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album 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.”
1
, Disc/artist name*1, Artist
1
, Album number*2, Album name*1,
(DSPL/SCRL)
.
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Bluetooth (Handsfree calling
and Music streaming)
Bluetooth operations
To use the Bluetooth function, the following
procedure is necessary.
1 Pairing
When connecting Bluetooth devices for the
first time, mutual registration is required. This
is called “pairing.” Registration is required
only for the first time, as this unit and the
other devices will recognize each other
automatically thereafter. You can pair up to 9
devices. (Depending on the device, you may
need to input a passkey for each connection.)
2 Connection
To use the device after pairing is made, start
the connection. Sometimes pairing allows for
connection automatically.
3 Handsfree calling and Music
streaming
You can talk handsfree and listen to music
when the connection is made.
Support site
Customers in Latin America:
http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/
Customers in Pan Asia:
http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support
http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/
Pairing
First, register (pair) a Bluetooth device (cellular
phone, etc.) with this unit. You can pair up to 9
devices. Once 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
(more than 2 seconds).
The unit enters pairing standby mode.
flashing
3 Set the Bluetooth device to search for
this unit.
A list of detected devices appears in the
display of the device to be connected. This
unit is displayed as “Sony Automotive” on
the device to be connected.
DR-BT30Q
Sony
Automotive
XXXXXXX
4 If Passkey* input is required on the
display of the device to be connected,
input “0000.”
Input passkey.
XXXX
“0000”
This unit and the Bluetooth device memorize
each other’s information, and when pairing is
made, the unit is ready for connection to the
device. If the device supports Bluetooth
version 2.1, passkey input is not required.
“ ” flashes and then stays lit after pairing is
complete.
5 Set the Bluetooth device to connect to
this unit.
“ ” or “ ” appears when the connection is
made.
* Passkey may be called “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN
number” or “Password,” etc., depending on the
device.
Notes
• 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.
• It may take time to search or connect.
• Depending on the device, the confirmation display of
the connection appears before inputting the
passkey.
• The time limit for inputting the passkey differs
depending on the device.
• This unit cannot be connected to a device that
supports only HSP (Head Set Profile).
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About Bluetooth icons
The following icons are used by this unit.
Lit:
Flashing:
None:
Lit:
Bluetooth signal is on.
Pairing is in standby mode.
Bluetooth signal is off.
Connected to a cellular
phone.
Flashing:
None:
Connection is in progress.
No cellular phone is
connected for handsfree
calling.
Lit:
Flashing:
None:
Connected to a device.
Connection is in progress.
No device is connected for
music streaming.
Lit:
Some unread SMS
messages exist.
Flashing:
A new SMS message has
been received.
None:
No unread SMS messages
exist.
Signal strength status of
connected cellular phone.*
Remaining battery status of
connected cellular phone.*
* Turns off without handsfree connection. Differs in the
case of a cellular phone.
Connection
If pairing has already been achieved, start
operation from here.
To switch the Bluetooth signal
output of this unit to on
To use the Bluetooth function, switch the
Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on.
1 Press (BT).
Bluetooth signal is activated.
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.
If you select the Bluetooth Phone source after
the connection is made, the network name
and the connected cellular phone name
appear in the display. To change display
items, press (DSPL).
Connecting the last-connected
cellular phone from this unit
1 Be sure the cellular phone is switched to
Bluetooth signal on.
2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
3 Press (handsfree).
“ ” flashes while the connection is being
made. “ ” stays lit when the connection is
made.
Notes
• Some cellular phones require permission to access
their phonebook data during handsfree connection
to this unit. Obtain permission via the cellular phone.
• 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.
Tips
• With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the lastconnected cellular phone. But automatic connection
also depends on the cellular phone’s specification. If
automatic connection is not made, connect
manually.
• You can also select the Bluetooth Phone source by
press (CALL).
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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.
To reject a call
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.
To end a call
Press (handsfree) again.
Note
Even if the call is ended, the Bluetooth connection is
not canceled.
Tip
You can also end a call by pressing (SOURCE/OFF) on
this unit for 1 second.
Connecting the last-connected audio
device from this unit
1 Be sure the audio device is switched to
Bluetooth signal on.
2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
AUDIO” appears.
3 Press (6).
“ ” flashes while the connection is being
made. “ ” stays lit when the connection is
made.
Handsfree calling
Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone,
you can make/receive handsfree calls by
operating this unit.
Receiving calls
When receiving a call, a ringtone is output from
your car speakers. The name or the phone
number appear in the display.
1 Press (handsfree) when a call is
received with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• Depending on the cellular phone, caller name may
appear.
• The built-in microphone of this unit is located on the
rear of the front panel (page 12). Do not cover the
microphone with tape, etc.
Auto Answer setting
You can select an auto answer setting from
“OFF,” “1 (about 3 seconds)” or “2 (about 10
seconds)” (page 24).
Ringtone setting
You can switch the ringtone from “1 (this unit)”
or “2 (cellular phone)” (page 24).
* Depending on the cellular phone, this unit’s ringtone
may be output even if set to “2 (cellular phone).”
Making calls
Calling from the phonebook
When connecting to a cellular phone supporting
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile), you can
access the Phonebook, and make a call.
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
2 Press (CALL).
The phonebook appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select an initial from
the initial list, then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial to select a name from
the name list, then press it.
5 Rotate the control dial to select a number from
the number list, then press it.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• The phonebook may not be displayed correctly
when cellular phone’s phonebook is deleted.
• Depending on the cellular phone, displayed contacts
on the unit may differ from the phonebook of the
cellular phone.
Note on phonebook data
Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your car
with this unit still installed, be sure to press the RESET
button to erase all the phonebook data in this unit to
prevent possible unauthorized access. Disconnecting
the power supply lead will also erase all the
phonebook data.
Calling from the call history
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
2 Press and hold (CALL).
A list of the call history appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select a name and
phone number from the call history, then press
it.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• You can call from the call history (up to 20).
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• The call history may not change even if cellular
phone’s call history is deleted.
Calling by phone number input
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
2 Press and hold (MODE).
3 Rotate the control dial to select the phone
number, and lastly select “ ” (space).
4 Press (handsfree).
The phone call starts.
Note
“_” appears instead of “#” on the display.
Calling by preset number
You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.
For details on how to store, see “Preset dial”
(page 20).
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
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 redial
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
2 Press and hold (handsfree).
The phone call starts.
Operations during a call
Presetting the volume of the ringtone
and talker’s voice
You can preset the volume level of the ringtone
and talker’s voice.
To adjust the ringtone volume:
Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.
Ringtone volume can be adjusted.
To adjust the talker’s voice volume:
Rotate the control dial during a call. The talker’s
voice volume can be adjusted.
Note
If the Bluetooth Phone source is selected, rotating the
control dial will only adjust the talker’s volume.
Mic Gain adjustment
You can adjust the volume for other party. Press
(5) to adjust the volume levels (“MIC-LOW,”
“MIC-MID,” “MIC-HI”).
Note
Configurable during a call.
EC/NC Mode (Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller Mode)
You can reduce echo and noise.
Press and hold (5)/ to select to “EC/NC-1” or
“EC/NC-2.”
Note
Configurable during a call.
Call transfer
In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone), check the
following.
1 Press (MODE) 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.
Preset dial
Contacts (up to 6) in the phonebook of a cellular
phone can be stored in the preset dial.
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“BT PHONE” appears.
2 Press and hold a number button ((1)
to (6)) to select the preset number to
store.
“P (preset number) WAITING” appears.
3 Send the phonebook data by
operating the cellular phone.
The contact is stored in the selected preset
number.
Voice dial activation
You can activate voice dialing with a cellular
phone connected to this unit by saying the voice
tag stored on the cellular phone, then make a call.
1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“BT PHONE” appears.
2 Press (handsfree).
“VOICE DIAL” appears.
3 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular
phone.
Your voice is recognized, and the call is
made.
Notes
• Check that the unit and cellular phone are
connected beforehand.
• Store a voice tag on your cellular phone beforehand.
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• 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 17).
Tips
• Speak in the same way as you did when you stored
the voice tag.
• Store a voice tag while seated in the car, via this unit
with “BT PHONE” source selected.
SMS indicator
While connecting a cellular phone to this unit,
the SMS indicator informs you of any incoming
or unread SMS messages.
If you receive a new SMS message, the SMS
indicator flashes.
If there are any unread SMS messages, the SMS
indicator stays lit.
Note
Function of the SMS indicator may depend on the
cellular phone.
Music streaming
Listening to music from an audio
device
You can listen to music of an audio device on this
unit if the audio device supports A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of
Bluetooth technology.
1 Turn down the volume on this unit.
2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
“BT AUDIO” appears.
3 Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4 Adjust the volume on this unit.
Adjusting the volume level
The volume level is adjustable for any difference
between the unit and the Bluetooth audio device.
1 Start playback of the Bluetooth audio device at
a moderate volume.
2 Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
3 Press the select button.
4 Press the select button repeatedly until “BTA”
appears, and rotate the control dial to adjust
the input level (“+18dB” – “0dB” – “– 8dB”).
Operating an audio device with this
unit
You can perform the following operations on this
unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio
Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth
technology. (The operation differs depending on
the audio device.)
To Press
Repeat play (3) (REP)*
Shuffle play (4) (SHUF)*
Skip albums (1)/(2) (ALBUM –/+)
[press once for each album]
Play (6) (PAUSE)*
Pause (6) (PAUSE)*2 on this unit.
Skip tracks SEEK –/+ (
once for each track]
Reverse/
Fast-forward
*1 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears.
*2 Depending on the device, it may be necessary to
press twice.
SEEK –/+ (
desired point]
Operations other than the above should be
performed on the audio device.
Notes
• Depending on the audio device, its information, such
as title, track number/time, playback status, etc.,
may not be displayed on this unit. The information is
displayed during Bluetooth Audio playback only.
• Even if the source is changed on this unit, 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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