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Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. MEX-BT3800U Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 5.

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Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 5 nach. Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 5. Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 5. Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 5.

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Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 10. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 5.

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

For the State of California, USA only

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

perchlorate

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

adiation exposure limits set forth for

uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC

adio 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

ermissive 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.

CAUTION

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

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this MEXBT3800 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details, please access the following URL: http://www.compliance.sony.de/

Use of this radio equipment is not allowed in the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Alesund, Svalbard in Norway.

Notice for customers: the following information is only applicable to equipment sold in countries applying EU Directives

The manufacturer of this product is Sony Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan. The Authorized Representative for EMC and product safety is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For any service or guarantee matters please refer to the addresses given in separate service or guarantee documents.

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Disposal of Old Electrical & Electronic Equipment (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Applicable accessory: Remote commander

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

HD Radio

and the HD Radio Ready logo are

proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio

Disposal of waste batteries

(applicable in the European Union

and other European countries with

separate collection systems)

This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004% lead. By ensuring these batteries are disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potentially negative consequences for the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of the battery. The recycling of the materials will help to conserve natural resources. In case of products that for safety, performance or data integrity reasons require a permanent connection with an incorporated battery, this battery should be replaced by qualified service staff only. To ensure that the battery will be treated properly, hand over the product at end-of-life to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. For all other batteries, please view the section on how to remove the battery from the product safely. Hand the battery over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of waste batteries. For more detailed information about recycling of this product or battery, please contact your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.

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.

ZAPPIN is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

United States and/or other countries.

iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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.

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tuner

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold

Windows Media and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the

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Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated. This device uses WM-DRM software to play Secure Content (“WM-DRM Software”). If the security of the WM-DRM Software in this device has been compromised, owners of Secure Content (“Secure Content Owners”) may request that Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software’s right to acquire new licenses to copy, display and/or play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the WM-DRM Software’s ability to play unprotected content. A list of revoked WM-DRM Software is sent to your device whenever you download a license for Secure Content from the Internet or from a PC. Microsoft may, in conjunction with such license, also download revocation lists onto your device on behalf of Secure Content Owners.

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 35). 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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 36). 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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

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Table of Contents

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Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Notes on Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . 10

Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Card remote commander RM-X304 . . . . . . 14

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Card remote commander RM-X304 . . . . . . 17

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Card remote commander RM-X304 . . . . . . 20

Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Radio

Storing and receiving stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Storing automatically — BTM. . . . . . . . . . 22

Storing manually . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Setting CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Selecting PTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Setting CT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this

unit to on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Handsfree calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Call transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Voice Dial Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Listening to music from an audio device . . 33 Operating an audio device with this unit . . 34

Deleting registration of all paired devices . . . . 34

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Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 34

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Adjusting setup items — SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

External microphone XA-MC10 . . . . . . . . 38

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

About Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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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:

http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

• Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the FAQ about Bluetooth function

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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:

http://support.sony-europe.com/

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

• Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the FAQ about Bluetooth function

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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 digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

• 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/AAC files (page 38)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

MP3

WMA

AAC

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.

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.

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 10) 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.

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 10) and press the RESET button (page 15) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

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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 10) and press the RESET button (page 18) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

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 Press the select button repeatedly

until “DEMO” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

“DEMO-OFF.”

4 Press and hold the select button.

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

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

4 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) –/+.

5 After setting the minute, 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.

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 24).

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 25).

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 26).

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.

(SOURCE/OFF)

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 40.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Press the select button repeatedly

until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +.

The hour indication flashes.

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.

• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.

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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.

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Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

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SEEK

MODE

SOURCE

OFF

ZAP

9 q; qa qdqs qf qh

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

CD/USB: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold). Radio: To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).

Bluetooth audio device*

To skip tracks (press).

B (BACK)/MODE button*

page 21,

22, 29, 30, 30

Press to: Return to the previous display/ select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

BLUETOOTH

ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE

CAT

123

MIC

456PTY

C SOURCE/OFF button*

qlqk

Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/

SCRL

DSPL

AUX

2*3

Bluetooth phone). Press for 1 second to turn off the power. Press for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power and the display disappears.

D Control dial/select / (handsfree)

button

To adjust volume/select search category (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 Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

H USB connector page 27, 29

To connect to the USB device.

I (front panel release) button

page 10

J (BROWSE) button page 21

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

K ZAP button page 22

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

L Receptor for the card remote

commander

M BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 31

For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.

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N PTY/CAT*4 button page 23

To select PTY in RDS.

O Number buttons

CD/USB:

(1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/ AAC playback)

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

(3): REP*

page 27, 28, 30

(4): SHUF page 27, 28, 30 (6): PAUSE

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

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 32

P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 23, 26, 28, 30, 30

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

Q AUX input jack page 37

To connect a portable audio device.

R RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 9

S Microphone page 32

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 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:

when (SOURCE/OFF) is pressed, the connected device (“HD,” “XM” or “SR”) will appear in the display. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can switch the HD Radio tuner band or SAT tuner band.

*3 This button has a tactile dot. *4 When the SAT tuner is connected.

Note

When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

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Card remote commander RM-X304

1 2

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

–

VOL

SCRL

–

DSPL

132

465

6 7

Remove the insulation film before use (page 10).

A OFF button

To turn off; stop the source.

B SOURCE button*

To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone).

C < (.)/, (>) buttons

To control radio/CD/USB/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*

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

H SEL (select)/ (handsfree) button

The same as the select button on the unit.

I M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) 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).

*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected:

*2 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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Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

1 83 4 5 6 7

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SEEK

MODE

SOURCE

OFF

ZAP

BLUETOOTH

9 q; qa qdqs qf qh

Front panel removed

qlqk

RESET

This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.

A SEEK +/– buttons

Bluetooth audio device*

To skip tracks (press).

B (BACK)/MODE button page 21, 22,

29, 30, 30

Press to: Return to the previous display/ select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE

PTY

123456

AF / TA

MIC

SCRL

DSPL

C SOURCE/OFF button*

Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/ Bluetooth phone). Press for 1 second to turn off the power. Press for 2 seconds or more to turn off the power and the display disappears.

D Control dial/select / (handsfree)

button

To adjust volume/select search category (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 Z (eject) button

To eject the disc.

H USB connector page 27, 29

To connect to the USB device.

I (front panel release) button

page 10

J (BROWSE) button page 21

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

K ZAP button page 22

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

L Receptor for the card remote

commander

M BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 31

For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.

AUX

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N AF (Alternative Frequencies)/

TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 24,

To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press and hold) in RDS.

O Number buttons

CD/USB:

(1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/ AAC playback)

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

(3): REP*

page 27, 28, 30

(4): SHUF page 27, 28, 30 (6): PA US E

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

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

(6): PA US E

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Bluetooth phone: (5): MIC page 32

P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 24, 26, 28, 30, 30

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

Q AUX input jack page 37

To connect a portable audio device.

R RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 9

S Microphone page 33

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 This button has a tactile dot.

Note

When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

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