Sony MEXBT3900U User Manual

4-199-772-31(1)

Bluetooth

Audio System

Operating Instructions

Mode d’emploi

Owner’s Record

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

Model No. MEX-BT3900U Serial No.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 7.

MEX-BT3900U

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

FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.

POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment

and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV

technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

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

This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment 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 keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from 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

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

HD RadioTM is a proprietary trademark 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 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.

Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position

Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 29). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.

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-X172

Card Remote Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Radio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

USB devices

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

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

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

iPod

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

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

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists

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

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

Operating an iPod directly

— Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Searching a track by listening to track passages

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

Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

Bluetooth operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

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

Operations during a call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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

Preset dial. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Voice dial activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

SMS indicator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

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

Listening to music from an audio device

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Operating an audio device with this unit

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sound Settings and Setup Menu

Other functions

Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 27

Enjoying sophisticated sound functions

— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Selecting the sound quality

— EQ7 Preset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Customizing the equalizer curve

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

Optimizing sound by Time Alignment

— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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

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

Using rear speakers as subwoofer

— Rear Bass Enhancer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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

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

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

External microphone XA-MC10 . . . . . . . . 31

Additional Information

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

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

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC

files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

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

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

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

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

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

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

Support site

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

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

Provides information on:

• Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players

• Supported MP3/WMA/AAC files

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

Getting Started

Playable discs on this unit

This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 31)).

Type of discs Label on the disc

CD-DA

Radio frequency exposure

RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars, such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems or air bag systems. For installation or service of this device, please consult with the manufacturer or its representative of your car. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to this device. Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not affect its electronic system. Check regularly that all wireless device equipment in your car is mounted and operating properly.

MP3

WMA

AAC

Notes on Bluetooth

Caution

IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.

IMPORTANT NOTICE!

Safe and efficient use

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Please check for exceptions, due to national requirement or limitations, in usage of Bluetooth equipment before using this product.

Driving

Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive. Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.

Emergency calls

This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree operate using radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (such as medical emergencies). Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree must be switched on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular phone networks or when certain network services and/or phone features are in use. Check with your local service provider.

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Detach the front panel (page 7) and press the RESET button (page 12) with a pointed object, such as a ball-point pen.

Note

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

Connecting to other devices

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

Canceling the DEMO mode

Detaching the front panel

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 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 33.

Setting the clock

The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.

1 Press and hold the select button.

The setup display appears.

2 Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-

ADJ” appears, then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour

and minute.

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

4 After setting the minute, press the

select button.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

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 21) 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://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

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, 24

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 23, 24, 27, 29

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,

19, 24, 25

Press to: Return to the previous display/ select the radio band (FM/AM)*

. Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger control.

K Receptor for the card remote

commander

L BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 9, 21,

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

M PTY/CAT*

button page 16

To select PTY in RDS.

N Number buttons

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

(1): REP page 16, 17, 19 (2): SHUF page 16, 17, 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 26 (2): SHUF page 26 (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, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23

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

P AUX input jack page 30

To connect a portable audio device.

Q RESET button (located behind the front

panel) page 6

R 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 When a cellular phone (supports PBAP of

Bluetooth technology) is connected.

*3 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.

*4 When the SAT tuner is connected. *5 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-X172 Card Remote Commander

1 2 3

4 5 6

OFF

SOURCE

ENTER

DSPL

REP SHUF

132

465

SOUND

–

VOL

–

ATT

MODE

/CAT

SCRL

PAU SE

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) button

To change display items.

G VOL (volume) +*

/– button

To adjust volume.

H ATT (attenuate) button

To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.

8 9

0 qa

I SOUND button

To enter sound setting.

J MODE button

Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)*

. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control.

K (BROWSE)/CAT*

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 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. *3 When the SAT tuner is connected. *4 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, AM1 or AM2.

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.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button ((1) to (6)).

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

(DSPL)

RDS services

This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows:

PTY (Program Types)

Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type.

CT (Clock Time)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

Notes

• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.

• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.

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).

Selecting PTY

1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.

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

2 Rotate the control dial until the

desired program type appears, then press it.

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

Type of programs

NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (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 29).

Notes

• The CT function may not work even though an RDS station is being received.

• There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time.

Display items

A Source B Track name*

name* Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock

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

displayed.

*2 Album number is displayed only when the album is

changed.

To change display items B, press (DSPL).

Tip

Displayed items may differ depending on 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.”

, Disc/artist name*1, Artist

, Album number*2, Album name*1,

USB devices

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

Support site

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

• 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.

• 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

Playback starts.

If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press (SOU RCE/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.

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

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. ”

iPod

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

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

Support site

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

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.

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)

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

Tip

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

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

* In the case of an iPod touch or iPhone being

connected, or that the iPod was last played 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.

Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists

To Do th i s

Skip Press (3)/(4) (ALBUM –/+)

Skip continuously

[press once for each] 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™

To cancel Jump mode

Press (BACK) or (SEEK) –.

Note

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

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.

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.

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.

Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™

Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)

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.

The part of each track to play in ZAPPIN mode.

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.

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

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.

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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”

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.*

“ ” 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).

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Auto Answer setting

You can select an auto answer setting from “OFF,” “1 (about 3 seconds)” or “2 (about 10 seconds)” (page 30).

Ringtone setting

You can switch the ringtone from “1 (this unit)” or “2 (cellular phone)” (page 30).

* 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.

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.

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.

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 25).

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.

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