Sony MEX-BT38UW Operating Instruction

4-158-429-21(1)

Bluetooth

Audio System

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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-BT38UW Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 7.

MEX-BT38UW

Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of

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

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.

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

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

This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated with at least 20 cm and more between the radiator and person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).

CAUTION

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

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

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

tuner operation, please refer to

tuner Operating Instructions.

and the HD Radio Ready logo are

tuner

proprietary trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corp.

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

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

Windows Media and the

Windows logo are trademarks

or registered trademarks of

Microsoft Corporation in the 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.

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 26). 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.

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.

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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

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

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

USB devices

Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

iPod

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

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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

Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

Bluetooth operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this

unit to on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting a cellular phone. . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Voice Dial Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Listening to music from an audio

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Operating an audio device with this

unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Deleting registration of all paired devices . . . 25

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 25

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Adjusting setup items — SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

External microphone XA-MC10 . . . . . . . . 27

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Notes on discs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

About Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Removing the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

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 28)).

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 29.

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 17).

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

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 23). 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 REP SHUF PAUSE

CAT

123

MIC

456PTY

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, 20, 21

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*

2*3

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 18, 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 22

For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.

N PTY/CAT*

button page 17

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, 19, 21

(4): SHUF page 18, 19, 21 (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 23

P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 17, 18, 19, 20, 21

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

Q AUX input jack page 27

To connect a portable audio device.

R RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 6

S Microphone page 23

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

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 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).

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

when (SOURCE) 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.

*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.

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 26). 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 countr y/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)

Type of programs

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TA L K (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA

(Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues),

SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), WEATHER (Weather)

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 26).

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.

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.

Display items

USB devices

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

Support site

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

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.

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

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.”

• 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 star ting 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 (SOURCE/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 dur ing 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 28 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://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/

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.*

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.

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)

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.

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

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.”

[press once for each] (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+)

[hold to desired point]

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

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.

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.

Support site

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

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.

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.

“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

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