Sony MEX-BT3850U, MEX-BT2850 Operating Instructions Manual

4-158-429-61(1)

Bluetooth

Audio System

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7.

Operating Instructions

MEX-BT3850U

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

This label is located on the bottom of the chassis.

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.

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.

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

United States and/or other countries.

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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 29). 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.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Notes on Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

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

Searching for a track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Searching a track by listening to track passages

— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 16

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

iPod

Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the play mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

Bluetooth operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this

unit to on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting a cellular phone. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Voice Dial Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Listening to music from an audio

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operating an audio device with this

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Deleting registration of all paired devices . . . 27

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 28

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Adjusting setup items — SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

External microphone XA-MC10 . . . . . . . . 30

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Notes on discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

About Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Error displays/Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Support site

If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:

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

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 31)).

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

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.

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.

Connecting to other devices

When connecting to any other device, please read its user guide for detailed safety instructions.

Canceling the DEMO mode

Detaching the front panel

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.

Tip

For how to replace the batter y, see page 33.

Setting the clock

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.

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 18).

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)

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.

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.

Quick Guide for Bluetooth function

For full details on operation, see “Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)” (page 23) and the Bluetooth device operating instructions.

3 steps to Bluetooth function

Pairing

First, register (“pair”) Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. Pairing is no longer required after the first time.

Connection

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

Handsfree calling/Music streaming

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

Support site

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

Buttons and icons

Icon status descriptions

Lit Bluetooth signal on

Flashing Pairing standby mode

None Bluetooth signal off

Lit Cellular phone connection successful

Flashing Unit connecting to cellular phone

Icons

None No connection

Lit Audio device connection successful

Flashing Unit connecting to audio device

None No connection

1 Pairing

Operated equipment

2 Connection

Operation

Press and hold (BT) for about 5 seconds. t

Search for this unit.

Select “XPLOD”.

Input passkey “0000”.

Follow display directions.

(Pairing successful)

Operated equipment

Note

You can connect from this unit to a Bluetooth device (page 24). If you cannot connect from this unit to the Bluetooth device, start pairing again.

Operation

Press and hold (BT) for about 3 seconds. t

Connect to this unit using a cellular phone. t

Connect to this unit using an audio device. t

3 Handsfree calling and Music streaming

Handsfree calling

To do Operation

Receive a call/end a call Press .

Reject a call Press and hold for 2 seconds.

Redial 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF).

2 Press and hold for 3 seconds.

To transfer a call Press and hold for 2 seconds.

Music streaming

To do Operation

Listen 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF).

2 Press Start playback on the audio device.

Play back/pause (AVRCP)* Press (6) (PAUSE).

Skip tracks (AVRCP)* Press ./>.

* The operation may differ depending on the audio device.

Location of controls and basic operations

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Main unit

1 83 4 5 6 7

SEEK

MODE

SOURCE

OFF

ZAP

BLUETOOTH

ALBM

123456PTY

REP MICSHUF PAUSE

SCRL

DSPL

AUX

Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location

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of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.

A SEEK +/– buttons

CD/USB: To skip tracks (press); skip tracks

RESET

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 15, 16,

21, 22

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.

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 (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 19, 20

To connect to the USB device.

I (front panel release) button page 7 J (BROWSE) button page 15

To enter the Quick-BrowZer mode.

K ZAP button page 16

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode.

L Receptor for the card remote

commander

M BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 23

For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.

N PTY button page 18

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 18, 20, 22

(4): SHUF page 18, 20, 22 (6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

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

(6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Bluetooth phone: (5): MIC page 25

P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 17, 18, 19, 21, 22

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

Q AUX input jack page 30

To connect a portable audio device.

R RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 6

S Microphone page 25

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/inser ting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.

Card remote commander RM-X304

1 2 3

OFF

SOURCE

SEL

ATT

MODE

6 7

–

VOL

SCRL

–

DSPL

132

465

Remove the insulation film before use (page 7).

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).

* 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.

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer

You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.

(BACK)

Control dial/ select button

(BROWSE)

SEEK +/–

1 Press (BROWSE).

The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is

selected.

Playback starts.

To return to the previous display

Press (BACK).

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (BROWSE).

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly.

1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.

The following display appears.

A Current item number B Total item number in the current layer

Then the item name will appear.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

item, or one near the desired item. It skips in steps of 10% of the total item number.

3 Press the select button.

The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

item and press it. Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.

Note

When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/ shuffle setting is canceled.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.

Select button

ZAP

1 Press (ZAP) during playback.

After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next track. The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts.

Tra ck

The part of each track to playback in ZAPPIN mode.

2 Press the select button or (ZAP) when

a track you want to listen is played back.

The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning. To search a track by ZAPPIN mode again, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Tips

• You can select the playback time from about 6 seconds/9 seconds/30 seconds (page 29). You cannot select the passage of the track to playback.

• Press (SEEK) +/– or (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.

Radio

Storing and receiving stations

Caution

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

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, AM1 or AM2.

2 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “BTM” appears.

4 Press (SEEK) +.

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.

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number 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).

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)

Selecting PTY

1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.

The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.

2 Press (PTY) repeatedly until the

desired program type appears.

3 Press (SEEK) +/–.

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 29).

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.

Display items

A Source B Track name*

name* Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

*1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA/AAC is

displayed.

*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items may differ depending on model, disc type, recording format and settings.

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/AAC is played.

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

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

USB devices

For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.

Support site

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

• MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media

Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.

• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA

(.wma) and AAC (.m4a).

• Backup of data in a USB device is

recommended.

Note

Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.

Playing back a USB device

1 Connect the USB device to the USB

connector.

When using a cable, use the one supplied with the USB device to connect.

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOU RCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears.

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.

Removing the USB device

1 Stop the USB device playback. 2 Remove the USB device.

If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged.

Notes

• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.

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

• This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.

Display items

A Source B Track name, Artist name, Album number*,

Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

* Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Notes

• Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB device, recorded format and settings. For details, visit the support site.

• The maximum number of displayable data is as follows. – folders (albums): 128 – files (tracks) per folder: 500

• Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as malfunction may result.

• It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.

• DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.

• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.

• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported. – lossless compression – copyright-protected

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 DEVICE device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 32 or visit the support site.

In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.

Support site

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

Playing back iPod

Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.

1 Connect the iPod to the USB

connector via the dock connector to USB cable.

M E

N U

The iPod will turn on automatically, and the display will appear on the iPod screen as below.*

Tip

We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not supplied) to connect the dock connector.

The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)

* In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being

connected, or that the iPod was last played back using passenger control, the logo will not appear on the screen.

2 Press (MODE) to select the play mode.

The mode changes as follows:

RESUMING t ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

3 Adjust the volume.

Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop playback.

Removing the iPod

1 Stop the iPod playback. 2 Remove the iPod.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.

Notes

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

• This unit cannot recognize iPod via a USB hub.

Tips

• When the ignition key is turned to the ACC position, and the unit is on, the iPod will be recharged.

• If the iPod is disconnected during playback, “NO DEV” appears in the display of the unit.

Display items

A Source (iPod) indication B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track

number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, its item number appears momentarily.

Note

Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.

Setting the play mode

1 During playback, press (MODE).

The mode changes as follows:

ALBUM t TRACK t PODCAST* t GENRE t PLAYLIST t ARTIST

* May not appear depending on iPod setting.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Press

Skip (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+)

Skip continuously

[press once for each]

(1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) [hold to desired point]

Resuming mode

When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, the mode of this unit changes to resuming mode and playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In resuming mode, the following buttons do not function. – (3) (REP) – (4) (SHUF)

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.

PODCAST podcast repeatedly.

ARTIST artist repeatedly.

PLAYLIST playlist repeatedly.

GENRE genre repeatedly.

SHUF ALBUM album in random order.

SHUF PODCAST podcast in random order.

SHUF ARTIST artist in random order.

SHUF PLAYLIST playlist in random order.

SHUF GENRE genre in random order.

SHUF DEVICE device in random order.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete.

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

Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control

You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly.

1 During playback, press and hold

(MODE).

“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.

To change the display item

Press (DSPL). The display items change as follows: Track name t Artist name t Album name t MODE IPOD t Clock

To exit the passenger control

Press and hold (MODE). Then “MODE AUDIO” will appear and the play mode will change to “RESUMING.”

Notes

• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

• If this mode is canceled, the repeat setting will be

turned off.

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.” This registration (pairing) is required only for the first time, as this unit and the other devices will recognize each other automatically from the next time. You can pair up to 8 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 to connect automatically.

3 Handsfree calling/Music streaming

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

Pairing

First, register (“pair”) a Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) and this unit with each other. You can pair up to 8 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

(about 5 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 “XPLOD” on the device to be connected.

Support site

http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/

DR-BT30Q

XPLOD

XXXXXXX

4 If Passkey* input is required on the

display of the device to be connected, input “0000.”

Input passkey.

XXXX

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.

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

continue to next page t

“0000”

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.

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 successful 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

To 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 switched 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/OFF) 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.

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 12). Do not cover the microphone with tape, etc.

Connecting the last-connected audio device from this unit

1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio device

are switched to Bluetooth signal on.

2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

AUDIO” appears.

3 Press (6).

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

Handsfree calling

Check that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand.

Receiving calls

When receiving a call, a ring tone is output from your car speakers.

1 Press (handsfree) when a call is

received with a ring tone.

The phone call starts.

To end a call

Press (handsfree) again.

To reject an incoming call, press and hold (handsfree) for 2 seconds.

Making calls

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

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until

“BT PHONE” appears.

2 Press and hold (handsfree) for 3

seconds or more.

The phone call starts.

To end a call

Press (handsfree) again.

To call another phone, use your cellular phone, and then transfer the call. For call transfer details, check the following.

Call transfer

In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate device (this unit/cellular 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.

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).

The cellular phone enters 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 did when you stored the voice tag.

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

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 repeatedly until “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 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

Play (6) (PAUSE)* on this unit.

Pause (6) (PAUSE)* on this unit.

Skip tracks SEEK –/+ (

* Depending on the device, it may be necessar y to

press twice.

Operations other than the above should be performed on the audio 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 unit, playback

of the audio device does not stop.

Tip

You can connect a cellular phone that suppor ts 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 and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1

second to turn off the power.

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 to cancel all registration. Do not turn off the power while “INITIAL” is flashing.

Other functions

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 Press the select button repeatedly

until the desired item appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

3 Press (BACK).

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

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

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3

“CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press the select

button repeatedly to select “EQ3.”

2 Rotate the control dial to select

“CUSTOM.”

3 Press the select button repeatedly

until “LOW,” “MID” or “HI” appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

selected item.

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

EQ3

Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).

LOW*

, MID*1, HI*1 (page 28)

BAL (Balance)

Adjusts the sound balance between the left and right speakers.

FAD (Fader)

Adjusts the relative level between the front and rear speakers.

SUB*

(Subwoofer volume)

Adjusts the subwoofer volume.

AUX *3 (AUX level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.

BTA*

(BT-Audio level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected Bluetooth audio device: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 26).

*1 When EQ3 is activated. *2 “ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting, and can be

adjusted up to 21 steps.

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 30). *4 When Bluetooth audio source is activated

(page 26).

Repeat steps 3 and 4 to adjust the equalizer curve. To restore the factory-set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is complete.

5 Press (BACK).

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

Note

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

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

CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 7) CT (Clock Time)

Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF” (page 17, 18).

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.”

AUX -A*1 (AUX Audio)

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 30).

A.OFF (Auto Off)

Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).”

MIC*

(Microphone)

– “EXT”: to automatically switch to the external

microphone when it is connected.

– “INT”: to select only the internal microphone. B.OUT (Black Out)

Turns off the illumination automatically for any source (e.g., during radio reception/CD playback, etc.) if no operation is performed for 5 seconds: “ON,” “OFF.” To bring the light back on, press any button on the unit. (When activated, remote operation is unavailable.)

DEMO

(Demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.”

DIM (Dimmer)

Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.”

A.SCRL (Auto Scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.”

LOCAL (Local Seek Mode)

– “ON”: to only tune into stations with stronger

signals.

– “OFF”: to tune normal reception.

MONO*

Z.TIME (Zappin Time)

LPF (Low Pass Filter)

LPF NORM/REV (Low Pass Filter Normal/

Reverse)

HPF (High Pass Filter)

LOUD (Loudness)

DM+

BTM (page 16) BT INIT*

*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When FM is received.

Selects monaural reception mode to improve poor FM reception: “ON,” “OFF.”

Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function. – “Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),” “Z.TIME-2

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” “REV.”

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz,” “140Hz,” “160Hz.”

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

Activates the DM+ function: “ON,”“OFF.”

(Monaural Mode)

(about 9 seconds),” “Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”

(Bluetooth Initialize) (page 27)

Using optional equipment

Auxiliary audio equipment

By connecting an optional portable 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.

Connecting cord* (not supplied)

External microphone XA-MC10

By connecting an optional external microphone to the microphone input connector, you can improve audio quality while talking through this unit.

External microphone

Connecting cord

Clamps

Tip

You can set the priority of the microphones (page 29).

Note

Connect XA-MC10 as the external microphone. You may not be able to call or malfunction may occur if another device is connected.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Adjust the volume level

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

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

appears. After that, “AUX FRONT IN” appears.

3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a

moderate volume.

4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 28).

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