Sony MEX-BT3900U User Manual [de]

Bluetooth

Audio System

4-199-772-11(1)

Bluetooth

Audio System

Operating Instructions

Bedienungsanleitung

Mode d’emploi

Istruzioni per l’uso

Gebruiksaanwijzing

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7. Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 7 nach. Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 7. Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 7. Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 7.

MEX-BT3900U

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.

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, 108-0075 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.

The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.

Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this MEXBT3900U 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/

Italy: Use of the RLAN network is governed:

– with respect to private use, by the Legislative

Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259 (“Code of Electronic Communications”). In particular Article 104 indicates when the prior obtainment of a general authorization is required and Art. 105 indicates when free use is permitted;

– with respect to the supply to the public of the

RLAN access to telecom networks and services, by the Ministerial Decree 28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25 (general authorization for electronic communications networks and services) of the Code of electronic communications.

Norway: 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.

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

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.

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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 30). 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.

ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or distribution of such technology outside of this product is prohibited without a license from Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., re

istered in the U.S. and other countries.

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

Note on the lithium battery

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

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

RM-X174 Card Remote Commander. . . . . 14

Radio

Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 15

Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

USB devices

Playing from a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

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

iPod

Playing an iPod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

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

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists

and artists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Searching for a track

Searching a track by name

— Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Searching by skip items

— Jump mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Searching by alphabetical order

— Alphabet search. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Searching a track by listening to track passages

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

Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

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

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

About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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

To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this

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

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

Connecting an audio device. . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Operations during a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Preset dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Voice dial activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

SMS indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Listening to music from an audio

device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Operating an audio device with this

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

Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sound Settings and Setup Menu

Other functions

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

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 28

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions

— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Selecting the sound quality

— EQ7 Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Customizing the equalizer curve

— EQ7 Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Optimizing sound by Time Alignment

— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Adjusting the listening position . . . . . . . . . 29

DM+ Advanced. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using rear speakers as subwoofer

— Rear Bass Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Adjusting setup items — SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

External microphone XA-MC10 . . . . . . . . 32

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

About Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

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

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 32)).

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 Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”

appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select

“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Preparing the card remote commander

Remove the insulation film.

Tip

For how to replace the battery, see page 34.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-

ADJ” appears, then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

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

4 After setting the minute, press the

select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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

Tip

You can set the clock automatically with the RDS feature (page 16).

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

After pairing is made, connect this unit and the Bluetooth device. Depending on the device, connection is automatically made along with the pairing.

Handsfree calling/Music streaming

You can make/receive a handsfree call, or listen to audio through this unit.

Support site

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

Buttons and icons

Icon status descriptions

Lit Bluetooth signal on.

Flashing Pairing standby mode.

None Bluetooth signal off.

Lit Connected to a cellular phone.

Flashing Connection in progress.

Icons

None No cellular phone connected for handsfree calling.

Lit Connected to a device.

Flashing Connection in progress.

None No device connected for music streaming.

Lit Some unread SMS messages exist.

Flashing A new SMS message has been received.

None No unread SMS messages exist.

1 Pairing

Operated equipment

Operation

Press and hold (BT). t

Search for this unit.

DR-BT30Q

Sony

Automotive XXXXXXX

If passkey input is required on the display of the device to be connected, input “0000.”

Follow the display directions.

Select “Sony Automotive.”

(Pairing successful)

2 Connection

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 (BT). 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 Operation

Receive a call/end a call Press .

Reject a call Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.

Redial 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT PHONE”

Transfer a call Press (MODE).

appears.

2 Press and hold .

Music streaming

To Operation

Listen 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT AUDIO”

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

Skip tracks (AVRCP)* Press ./>.

* Operation may differ depending on the audio device.

appears.

2 Start playback on the audio device.

Location of controls and basic operations

Main unit

Front panel removed

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

A SEEK +/– buttons

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

Bluetooth audio device*

To skip tracks (press); fast-forward/reverse a track (press and hold).

B (BROWSE) button page 20, 25

Press to: Enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode (CD/USB)/ list the phonebook (Bluetooth

phone)* Press and hold to: Change the Bluetooth phone source/list the call history (Bluetooth phone)*

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/ reject a call. Press for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears.

D Control dial/select / (handsfree)

button page 24, 28, 30

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 17, 18

To connect to the USB device.

I (front panel release) button page 7 J (BACK)/MODE button page 9, 15,

20, 25, 26

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

K Receptor for the card remote

commander

L BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 9, 22,

For Bluetooth signal on/off (press); pairing (press and hold).

M AF (Alternative Frequencies)/

TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 16

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

N Number buttons

Radio: To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). CD/USB:

(1): REP page 17, 18, 19 (2): SHUF page 17, 18, 19

(3)*

/(4): ALBUM –/+ (during MP3/

WMA/AAC playback)

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

(5): MIC/ZAP page 21

To enter ZAPPIN™ mode (press).

(6): PAUS E

To pause playback. To cancel, press again.

Bluetooth audio device*

(1): REP page 27 (2): SHUF page 27 (3)/(4): ALBUM –/+

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

(6): PAUS E

To pause playback. Press again to

release pause. Bluetooth phone: To call stored dials (press); to store preset dials (press and hold). (5): MIC/ZAP (during a call) page 25

To set the MIC Gain (press); to select

Echo Canceller/Noise Canceller mode

(press and hold).

O DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button

page 15, 17, 18, 19, 20, 23

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

P AUX input jack page 31

To connect a portable audio device.

Q RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 6

R Microphone page 24

Note

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

*1 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP

of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending on the device, certain operations may not be available.

*2 When a cellular phone (supports PBAP of

Bluetooth technology) is connected.

*3 This button has a tactile dot.

Notes

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

• 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.

RM-X174 Card Remote Commander

1 2 3

4 5 6

Remove the insulation film before use (page 7).

A OFF button

To turn off the power; stop the source; reject a call.

B SOURCE button

To turn on the power; 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 MENU button

To enter menu.

E ENTER button

To apply a setting; receive a call; end a call.

F DSPL (display)/PTY (Program Type)

button

To change display items/select PTY in RDS.

G VOL (volume) +*

To adjust volume.

H ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

OFF

SOURCE

ENTER

DSPL/PTY

REP SHUF

132

465

SOUND

–

SCRL

VOL

–

/– button

ATT

MODE

PAU SE

8 9

0 qa

I SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

J MODE button

Press to select the radio band (FM/MW/LW). Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

K (BROWSE) button

Press to: Enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode (CD/USB)/ list the phonebook (Bluetooth phone). Press and hold to: Change the Bluetooth phone source/list the call history (Bluetooth phone).

L M (+)/m (–) buttons

To control CD/USB/Bluetooth audio device, the same as (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by M m.

M SCRL (scroll) button

To scroll the display item.

N Number buttons

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

(1): REP (2): SHUF (6): PAU SE

To pause playback. Press again to release pause.

*1 This button has a tactile dot. *2 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP

of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending on the device, certain operations may not be available.

Radio

RDS

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, MW or LW.

2 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

3 Rotate the control dial until “BTM”

appears, then press it.

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

Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you

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

Note

If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced.

Tip

When a RDS station is stored, the AF/TA setting is also stored (page 16).

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).

Overview

FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.

Display items

A TA /T P* B Radio band, Function C Frequency*

*1 “TA” flashes during traffic information. “TP” lights

*2 While receiving the RDS station, “ *” is displayed

To change display items C, press (DSPL).

number, Clock, RDS data

up while such a station is received.

on the left of the frequency indication.

(Program service name), Preset

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

AF (Alternative Frequencies)

Selects and retunes the station with the strongest signal in a network. By using this function, you can continuously listen to the same program during a long-distance drive without having to retune the same station manually.

TA (Traffic Announcement)/TP (Traffic Program)

Provides current traffic information/programs. Any information/program received, will interrupt the currently selected source.

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.

Setting AF and TA

1 Press (AF/TA) repeatedly until the

desired setting appears.

Select To

AF-ON activate AF and deactivate TA. TA-ON activate TA and deactivate AF. AF/TA-ON activate both AF and TA. AF/TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.

Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA setting

You can preset RDS stations along with the AF/ TA setting. If you use the BTM function, only RDS stations are stored with the same AF/TA setting. If you preset manually, you can preset both RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA setting for each.

1 Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM or

manually.

Receiving emergency announcements

With AF or TA on, the emergency announcements will automatically interrupt the currently selected source.

Tip

If you adjust the volume level during a traffic announcement, that level will be stored into memory for subsequent traffic announcements, independently from the regular volume level.

Staying with one regional program — REGIONAL

When the AF function is on: this unit’s factory setting restricts reception to a specific region, so you will not be switched to another regional station with a stronger frequency.

If you leave this regional program’s reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup during FM reception (page 30).

Note

This function does not work in the UK and in some other areas.

Local Link function (UK only)

This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.

1 During FM reception, press a number button

((1) to (6)) on which a local station is stored.

2 Within 5 seconds, press again a number button

of the local station.

Repeat this procedure until the local station is received.

Selecting PTY

1 Press and hold (AF/TA) (PTY) during

FM reception.

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

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired program type appears, then press it.

The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.

Type of programs

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies

Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

Note

You cannot use this function in countries/regions where no PTY data is available.

Setting CT

1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 30).

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

USB devices

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

Support site

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

A Source B Track name*

name*

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

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 the disc type, recording format and settings.

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(2) (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.

After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. 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), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).

• 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 from 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 and hold (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.

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• 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

iPod

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” on page 33 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://support.sony-europe.com/

Playing an 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.

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

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(2) (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. ”

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 using passenger control, the logo will not appear on the screen.

2 Adjust the volume.

Press and hold (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. – (1) (REP) – (2) (SHUF)

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.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Do this

Skip Press (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+)

[press once for each]

Skip continuously

Press and hold (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) [hold to desired point]

Repeat and shuffle play

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

(2) (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 mode.

Notes

• The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.

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

turned off.

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.

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).

Note

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

Searching by skip items — Jump mode

When many items are in a category, you can search for a 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

If no operation is performed for 7 seconds, the Jump mode is canceled.

Searching by alphabetical order — Alphabet search

When an iPod is connected to the unit, you can search for a desired item alphabetically.

1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer

mode.

An alphabetical list appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

first letter of the desired item, then press it.

A list of items beginning with the selected letter appears in alphabetical order. If there is no song beginning with the selected letter, “NOT FOUND” appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

Playback starts if the selected item is a track.

To cancel Alphabet search

Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –. A list of the search categories appears.

Notes

• In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/the) before the selected letter of the item is excluded.

• Depending on the search item you select, only Jump mode may be available.

• If no operation is performed for 5 seconds, Alphabet search is canceled.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

While playing 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.

1 Press (5) (MIC/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

(5) pressed.

2 Press the select button or (5) (MIC/

ZAP) when a track you want to listen to is played.

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/15 seconds/30 seconds (page 30). You cannot select the passage of the track to play.

• Press (SEEK) +/– or (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+) in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track or album.

• Pressing (BACK) also confirms a track to playback.

The part of each track to play in ZAPPIN mode.

Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

Bluetooth operations

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

1 Pairing

When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, mutual registration is required. This is called “pairing.” Registration is required only for the first time, as this unit and the other devices will recognize each other automatically thereafter. You can pair up to 9 devices. (Depending on the device, you may need to input a passkey for each connection.)

2 Connection

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

3 Handsfree calling/Music streaming

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

Support site

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

3 Set the Bluetooth device to search for

this unit.

A list of detected devices appears in the display of the device to be connected. This unit is displayed as “Sony Automotive” on the device to be connected.

DR-BT30Q

Sony

Automotive

XXXXXXX

4 If Passkey* input is required on the

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

Input passkey.

XXXX

This unit and the Bluetooth device memorize each other’s information, and when pairing is made, the unit is ready for connection to the device. If the device supports Bluetooth version 2.1, passkey input is not required.

“0000”

Pairing

First, register (pair) a Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. You can pair up to 9 devices. Once pairing is established, there is no need for pairing again.

1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press and hold (BT) until “ ” flashes

(more than 2 seconds).

The unit enters pairing standby mode.

flashing

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

5 Set the Bluetooth device to connect to

this unit.

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

* Passkey may be called “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN

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

Notes

• While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. To enable detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this unit from another device.

• It may take time to search or connect.

• Depending on the device, the confirmation display of

the connection appears before inputting the passkey.

• The time limit for inputting the passkey differs depending on the device.

• This unit cannot be connected to a device that supports only HSP (Head Set Profile).

About Bluetooth icons

The following icons are used by this unit.

Lit: Flashing: None:

Lit:

Flashing: None:

Lit: Flashing: None:

Lit:

Flashing:

None:

* Turns off without handsfree connection. Differs in the

case of a cellular phone.

Bluetooth signal is on. Pairing is in standby mode. Bluetooth signal is off.

Connected to a cellular phone. Connection is in progress. No cellular phone is connected for handsfree calling.

Connected to a device. Connection is in progress. No device is connected for music streaming.

Some unread SMS messages exist. A new SMS message has been received. No unread SMS messages exist.

Signal strength status of connected cellular phone.*

Remaining battery status of connected cellular phone.*

Connection

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

To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on

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

1 Press (BT).

Bluetooth signal is activated.

Connecting a cellular phone

1 Be sure that both this unit and the

cellular phone are switched to Bluetooth signal on.

2 Connect to this unit using the cellular

phone.

“ ” appears when the connection is made. If you select the Bluetooth Phone source after the connection is made, the network name and the connected cellular phone name appear in the display. To change display items, press (DSPL).

Connecting the last-connected cellular phone from this unit

1 Be sure the cellular phone is switched to

Bluetooth signal on.

2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

3 Press (handsfree).

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

Notes

• Some cellular phones require permission to access

their phonebook data during handsfree connection to this unit. Obtain permission via the cellular phone.

• While streaming Bluetooth audio, you cannot

connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect from the cellular phone to this unit instead. A connecting noise may be heard over playback sound.

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Tips

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

• You can also select the Bluetooth Phone source by pressing and holding (BROWSE).

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.

Handsfree calling

Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone, you can make/receive handsfree calls by operating this unit.

Receiving calls

When receiving a call, a ringtone is output from your car speakers. The name or the phone number appear in the display.

1 Press (handsfree) when a call is

received with a ringtone.

The phone call starts.

Notes

• Depending on the cellular phone, caller name may appear.

• The built-in microphone of this unit is located on the rear of the front panel (page 12). Do not cover the microphone with tape, etc.

Connecting the last-connected audio device from this unit

1 Be sure the audio device is switched to

Bluetooth signal on.

2 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

AUDIO” appears.

3 Press (6).

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

Auto Answer setting

You can select an auto answer setting from “OFF,” “1 (about 3 seconds)” or “2 (about 10 seconds)” (page 31).

Ringtone setting

You can switch the ringtone from “1 (this unit)” or “2 (cellular phone)” (page 31).

* Depending on the cellular phone, this unit’s ringtone

may be output even if set to “2 (cellular phone).”

To reject a call

Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second.

To end a call

Press (handsfree) again.

Note

Even if the call is ended, the Bluetooth connection is not canceled.

Tip

You can also end a call by pressing (SOURCE/OFF) on this unit for 1 second.

Making calls

Calling from the phonebook

When connecting to a cellular phone supporting PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile), you can access the Phonebook, and make a call.

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press (BROWSE).

The phonebook appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select an initial from

the initial list, then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select a name from

the name list, then press it.

5 Rotate the control dial to select a number from

the number list, then press it. The phone call starts.

Notes

• The phonebook may not be displayed correctly when the cellular phone’s phonebook is deleted.

• Depending on the cellular phone, displayed contacts on the unit may differ from the phonebook of the cellular phone.

Note on phonebook data

Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your car with this unit still installed, be sure to press the RESET button to erase all the phonebook data in this unit to prevent possible unauthorized access. Disconnecting the power supply lead will also erase all the phonebook data.

Calling from the call history

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press and hold (BROWSE).

A list of the call history appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select a name and

phone number from the call history, then press it. The phone call starts.

Notes

• You can call from the call history (up to 20).

• The call history may not change even if the cellular

phone’s call history is deleted.

Calling by phone number input

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press and hold (MODE). 3 Rotate the control dial to select the phone

number, and lastly select “ ” (space).

4 Press (handsfree).

The phone call starts.

Note

“_” appears instead of “#” on the display.

Calling by preset number

You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial. For details on how to store, see “Preset dial” (page 26).

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press a number button ((1) to (6)) to select

the contact you want to call.

3 Press (handsfree).

The phone call starts.

Calling by redial

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT

PHONE” appears.

2 Press and hold .

The phone call starts.

Operations during a call

Presetting the volume of the ringtone and talker’s voice

You can preset the volume level of the ringtone and talker’s voice.

To adjust the ringtone volume:

Rotate the control dial while receiving a call. Ringtone volume can be adjusted.

To adjust the talker’s voice volume:

Rotate the control dial during a call. The talker’s voice volume can be adjusted.

Note

If the Bluetooth Phone source is selected, rotating the control dial will only adjust the talker’s volume.

Mic Gain adjustment

You can adjust the volume for the other party. Press (5) to adjust the volume levels (“MICLOW,” “MIC-MID,” “MIC-HI”).

Note

Configurable during a call.

EC/NC Mode (Echo Canceller/Noise Canceller Mode)

You can reduce echo and noise. Press and hold (5)/ to select to “EC/NC-1” or “EC/NC-2.”

Note

Configurable during a call.

Call transfer

In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate device (this unit/cellular phone), check the following.

1 Press (MODE) or use your cellular

phone.

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

Note

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

Preset dial

Contacts (up to 6) in the phonebook of a cellular phone can be stored in the preset dial.

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until

“BT PHONE” appears.

2 Press and hold a number button ((1)

to (6)) to select the preset number to store.

“P (preset number) WAITING” appears.

3 Send the phonebook data by

operating the cellular phone.

The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

Tips

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

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

SMS indicator

While connecting a cellular phone to this unit, the SMS indicator informs you of any incoming or unread SMS messages.

If you receive a new SMS message, the SMS indicator flashes.

If there are any unread SMS messages, the SMS indicator stays lit.

Note

Function of the SMS indicator may depend on the cellular phone.

Voice dial activation

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

1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until

“BT PHONE” appears.

2 Press (handsfree).

“VOICE DIAL” appears.

3 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular

phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

Notes

• Check that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand.

• Store a voice tag on your cellular phone beforehand.

• 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 22).

Music streaming

Listening to music from an audio device

You can listen to music of an audio device on this unit if the audio device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology.

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

“BT AUDIO” appears.

3 Operate the audio device to start

playback.

4 Adjust the volume on this unit.

Adjusting the volume level

The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the Bluetooth audio device.

1 Start playback of the Bluetooth audio device at

a moderate volume.

2 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 3 Press the select button. 4 Rotate the control dial until “BTA VOL”

appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the input level (“+18dB” – “0dB” – “– 8dB”).

Operating an audio device with this unit

You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on the audio device.)

To Do this

Repeat play Press (1) (REP)* Shuffle play Press (2) (SHUF)* Skip albums Press (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+)

[press once for each album]

Play Press (6) (PAUSE)*

unit.

Pause Press (6) (PAUSE)*

unit.

Skip tracks Press SEEK –/+ (

[press once for each track]

Reverse/ Fast-forward

Press and hold SEEK –/+ (

./>) [hold to desired

point]

on this

./>)

*1 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. *2 Depending on the device, it may be necessary to

press twice.

Operations other than the above should be performed on the audio device.

Notes

• Depending on the audio device, information, such as title, track number/time, playback status, etc., may not be displayed on this unit. The information is displayed during Bluetooth Audio playback only.

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

Tip

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

Initializing Bluetooth Settings

You can initialize all the Bluetooth-related settings from this unit.

1 Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1

second to turn off the power.

2 Press and hold the select button.

The menu list appears.

3 Rotate the control dial to select “BT

INIT,” then press it.

The confirmation appears.

4 Rotate the control dial to select “INIT-

YES,” then press it.

“INITIAL” flashes while initializing the Bluetooth settings. “COMPLETE” appears when initializing has finished.

Note

When disposing of this unit, preset numbers should be deleted with “BT INIT.”

Sound Settings and Setup Menu

Changing the sound settings

Adjusting the sound characteristics

1 During reception/playback, press the

select button.

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired menu item appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

setting, then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

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

EQ7 PRESET (page 28) EQ7 SETTING (page 28) POSITION

SET POSITION (Listening Position setting) (page 29) ADJ POSITION* adjustment) (page 29) SET SW POS* (page 29)

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15” – “CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”

FADER

Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” – “CENTER” – “REAR-15.”

DM+ (page 29) RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 30) SW LEVEL*2 (Subwoofer Level)

Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: “+10dB” – “0dB” – “–10dB.” (“ATT” is displayed at the lowest setting.)

AUX VOL*

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

BTA VOL* (page 27)

(Listening Position

1*2

(Subwoofer Position setting)

(AUX Volume level)

(Bluetooth Audio Volume Level)

*1 Hidden when “SET POSITION” is set to “OFF.” *2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”

(page 30).

*3 When AUX source is activated (page 31). *4 When Bluetooth audio source is activated

(page 27).

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine

Advanced Sound Engine, Sony’s new sound engine, creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing. Advanced Sound Engine contains the following features: EQ7, Listening Position, DM+ Advanced, Rear Bass Enhancer.

Selecting the sound quality — EQ7 Preset

You can select an equalizer curve from 7 equalizer curves (“XPLOD,” “VOCAL,” “EDGE,” “CRUISE,” “SPACE,” “GRAVITY,” “CUSTOM” or “OFF”).

1 During reception/playback, press the

select button.

2 Rotate the control dial until “EQ7

PRESET” appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial until the

desired equalizer curve appears, then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF” in step 3.

Tip

The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.

Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ7 Setting

“CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make your own equalizer settings.

1 Select a source, then press the select

button.

2 Rotate the control dial until “EQ7

SETTING” appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial until “BASE”

appears, then press it.

You can select an equalizer curve as a basis for further customizing.

To not customize a preset equalizer curve, skip to step 5.

4 Rotate the control dial to select the

equalizer curve, then press it.

5 Setting the equalizer curve.

1 Rotate the control dial to select the

frequency range, then press it.

BAND1: 63 Hz BAND2: 160 Hz BAND3: 400 Hz BAND4: 1 kHz BAND5: 2.5 kHz BAND6: 6.3 kHz BAND7: 16.0 kHz

2 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

volume level, then press it.

The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust other frequency ranges.

6 Press (BACK) twice.

The equalizer curve is stored in “CUSTOM,” and the display returns to normal reception/ play mode.

Optimizing sound by Time Alignment — Listening Position

The unit can change the localization of sound by delaying the sound output from each speaker to suit your position, and simulate a natural sound field with the feeling of being in the center of it wherever you sit in the car. The options for “POSITION” are indicated below.

“FRONT L” (1): Front left “FRONT R” (2): Front

right

“FRONT” (3): Center front “ALL” (4): In the center of

your car “OFF”: No position set

You can also set the approximate subwoofer position from your listening position if: – the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT.” – the listening position is set besides “OFF.”

The options for “SET SW POS” are indicated below.

“NEAR” (A): Near “NORMAL” (B): Normal “FAR” (C): Far

1 During reception/playback, press the

select button.

2 Rotate the control dial until “SET

POSITION” appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select from

“FRONT L,” “FRONT R,” “FRONT” or “ALL,” then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial until “SET SW

POS” appears, then press it.

If you select “FRONT L,” “FRONT R,” “FRONT” or “ALL” in step 3 above, you can set the subwoofer position. Rotate the control dial to select from “NEAR,” “NORMAL” or “FAR,” then press it.

5 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

To cancel listening position, select “OFF” on step 3.

Adjusting the listening position

You can fine-tune the listening position setting.

1 During reception/playback, press the

select button.

2 Rotate the control dial until “ADJ

POSITION” appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the

listening position, then press it.

Adjustable range: “+ 3” – “CENTER” – “– 3.”

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

DM+ Advanced

DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the compression process.

1 During playback, press the select

button.

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2 Rotate the control dial until “DM+”

appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select “ON,”

then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal play mode.

Tip

The DM+ setting can be memorized for each source.

Using rear speakers as subwoofer — Rear Bass Enhancer

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by applying the low pass filter setting (page 30) to the rear speakers. This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.

1 During reception/playback, press the

select button.

2 Rotate the control dial until “RB ENH”

appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select from

“1,” “2” or “3,” then press it.

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Adjusting setup items — SET

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired item appears, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

setting, then press it.*

The setting is complete.

4 Press (BACK).

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

* For CLOCK-ADJ and BTM settings, step 4 is not

necessary.

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 15, 16).

BEEP

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

AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)

Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 31).

AUTO OFF

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

REAR/SUB

Switches the audio output: “SUB-OUT” (subwoofer), “REAR-OUT” (power amplifier).

DEMO

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

DIMMER

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

ILLUM (Illumination)

Changes the illumination color: “1,” “2.”

AUTO SCR (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*

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

REGIONAL*

Restricts reception to a specific region: “ON,” “OFF” (page 16).

ZAP TIME (Zappin Time)

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

(about 15 seconds),” “Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds).”

ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep)

Has the beep sound between track passages: “ON,” “OFF.”

LPF FREQ*

Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: “50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”

LPF SLOP*

Selects the LPF slope: ”1,” ”2,” ”3.”

SW PHASE*4 (Subwoofer Phase)

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

HPF FREQ (High Pass Filter Frequency)

Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: “OFF,” “50Hz,” “60Hz,” “80Hz,” “100Hz,” “120Hz.”

HPF SLOP (High Pass Filter Slope)

Selects the HPF slope (effective only when HPF FREQ is set to other than “OFF”): “1,” “2,” “3.”

LOUDNESS (Dynamic Loudness)

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

(Demonstration)

(Monaural Mode)

(Low Pass Filter Frequency)

(Low Pass Filter Slope)

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