Sony MEX-BT4000U User Manual [nl]
4-296-017-21(1)
Bluetooth® Audio System
Operating Instructions GB
Bluetooth®
Bedienungsanleitung DE
Audio System
Mode d’emploi FR
Istruzioni per l’uso IT
Gebruiksaanwijzing NL
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte
auf Seite 8 nach.
Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la
page 8.
Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 7.
Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 7.
MEX-BT4000U
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.
The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this
MEX-BT4000U 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.
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.
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
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.
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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.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product contains technology subject
to certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered 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.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 32). 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
until the display
disappears each time you turn the
ignition off.
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.
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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USB devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing back an iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Searching and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Changing the color of display and buttons — Dynamic Color Illuminator . . . . . . . 18
Advanced color setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Connecting Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Music streaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Sound Settings and Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
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Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
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Getting Started
Notes on Bluetooth
function
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.
Radio frequency exposure
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in
cars, such as electronic fuel injection systems,
electronic antiskid (antilock) braking systems,
electronic speed control systems or air bag
systems. For installation or service of this
device, please consult with the manufacturer
or its representative of your car. Faulty
installation or service may be dangerous and
may invalidate any warranty that may apply to
this device.
Consult with the manufacturer of your car to
ensure that the use of your cellular phone in
the car will not affect its electronic system.
Check regularly that all wireless device
equipment in your car is mounted and
operating properly.
Emergency calls
This Bluetooth car handsfree and the
electronic device connected to the handsfree
operate using radio signals, cellular, and
landline networks as well as user-programmed
function, which cannot guarantee connection
under all conditions.
Therefore do not rely solely upon any
electronic device for essential communications
(such as medical emergencies).
Remember, in order to make or receive calls,
the handsfree and the electronic device
connected to the handsfree must be switched
on in a service area with adequate cellular
signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all
cellular phone networks or when certain
network services and/or phone features are in
use.
Check with your local service provider.
Connecting to other devices
When connecting to any other device, please
read its user guide for detailed safety
instructions.
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Canceling the DEMO
mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears while this unit is turned 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.
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
–/+.
4 After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock, press .
2 Press the front panel release button ,
then remove the panel by pulling it
towards you.
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.
Note
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.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part of the front panel with part
of the unit, as illustrated, and push the
left side into position until it clicks.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit
to prevent theft.
1 Press and hold .
The unit is turned off.
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Location of controls
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the
location of controls and basic operations.
SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the
source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/
Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone).
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off
the power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display
disappears.
SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically
(press); find a station manually (press
and hold).
CD/USB:
To skip a track (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again
within about 1 second and hold);
reverse/fast-forward a track (press and
hold).
Bluetooth Audio*
To skip a track (press); reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold).
2
:
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CALL button page 21
To enter the call menu (press); switch
the Bluetooth signal (press and hold
more than 2 seconds).
Control dial/select/ (handsfree)
button
page 24, 25, 29, 32
To adjust volume (rotate); select items
(press and rotate); receive/end a call
(press).
Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), and
playback starts.
Display window
(eject) button
To eject the disc.
USB connector page 14, 15
(BACK)/MODE button page 11,
16, 26
To return to the previous display.
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/MW/
LW).
USB (iPod):
To enter/cancel the passenger control
(press and hold).
Bluetooth phone:
To activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone).
Front panel release button page 7
Receptor for the remote
commander
(BROWSE) button page 17
CD/USB:
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode.
AF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button page 12
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY
(press and hold) in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio: page 11
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/USB:
/: ALBUM / (during MP3/
WMA/AAC playback)
To skip an album (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
1
: REP*
page 16
: SHUF page 16
: ZAP page 18
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
2
Bluetooth Audio*
:
/: ALBUM /
: REP*1 page 28
: SHUF page 28
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth phone: page 25, 27
To call a stored phone number (press);
to store a phone number as a preset
(press and hold) (in the call menu).
: MIC (during a call) page 25, 26
To set the MIC gain (press); to
select Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller mode (press and hold).
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 11, 13, 14, 15, 23, 27
To change display items (press); scroll a
display item (press and hold).
AUX input jack page 33
*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.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the
remote commander unless on
the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate
the unit first.
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RM-X231 Remote
commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
OFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source;
reject a call.
SOURCE button
To turn on the power; change the
source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/
Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone).
()/ () buttons
To control Radio/CD/USB/Bluetooth
audio, the same as –/+ on the
unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
(BACK) button
To return to the previous display.
ENTER button
To apply a setting; receive a call; end a
call.
PTY (Program Type) button
VOL (volume) +*/– button
CALL button
To enter the call menu.
MODE button
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/MW/
LW).
USB (iPod):
To enter/cancel the passenger control
(press and hold).
Bluetooth phone:
To activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone).
SOUND/MENU button
To enter sound setting (press); enter the
setup menu (press and hold).
(BROWSE) button
(+)/ (–) buttons
To control CD/USB/Bluetooth audio
device, the same as / (ALBUM
/) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
Number buttons
To pause playback (press
(PAUSE)).
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold) (FM/MW/
LW).
Bluetooth phone:
To call a stored phone number (press);
to store a phone number as a preset
(press and hold) (in the call menu).
* This button has a tactile dot.
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Radio
Storing and receiving
stations
Tuning automatically
1
Select the band, then press +/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an
accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Press repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press
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.
Storing manually
1 While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button ( to ) until “MEM”
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1 Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold +/– to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
+/– repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
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.
Changing display items
Press .
Setting AF (Alternative
Frequencies) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
AF continuously retunes the station to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.
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1 Press 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 an 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, 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.
Note
This function does not work in the UK and 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 ( to ) 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 (Program Type)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired
program type.
1 Press and hold (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.
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 32).
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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)
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1 Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 32).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
CD
Playing a disc
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing
CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/
WMA/AAC files (page 34)).
1 Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press .
Note
When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the disc type, recording format and settings.
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USB devices
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-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 to a USB device is
recommended.
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site on the back
cover.
Note
Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before
starting the engine.
Playing back a USB device
1 Open the USB cover, then connect the
USB device to the USB connector with
its USB cable (not supplied).
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.
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the USB device, recording format and
settings.
Notes
• The maximum number of displayable data is as
follows.
–folders (albums): 128
– files (tracks) per folder: 500
• 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 repeatedly
until “USB” appears.
To stop playback, press and hold
for 1 second.
To remove the USB device, stop the USB
playback, then remove the USB device.
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iPod
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.
For details on the compatibility of your
iPod, see “About iPod” (page 35) or visit the
support site on the back cover.
Playing back an iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1 Open the USB cover, then connect the
iPod to the USB connector with a USB
connection cable for iPod (not
supplied)*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPod is
recommended.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone
volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order
to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not
increase the volume on the unit during a
telephone call.
Note
Do not detach the front panel during playback of
the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
Tip
The iPod is recharged while the unit is turned on.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, playback starts in the mode set
by the iPod. In this mode, the following
buttons do not function.
– (REP)
– (SHUF)
Changing display items
Press .
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback press
repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD”
appears in the display when iPod is
recognized.)
Press and hold for 1
second to stop playback.
To remove the iPod, stop iPod playback,
then remove the iPod.
Skipping albums, podcasts,
genres, playlists and artists
To Do this
Skip Press / (ALBUM /
) [press once for each
skip]
Skip
continuously
Press and hold /
(ALBUM /)
[hold to desired point]
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Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control
You can operate an iPod directly even when
it is connected to the dock connector.
1 During playback, press and hold
.
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be
able to operate the iPod directly.
To exit the passenger control, press and
hold .
“MODE AUDIO” will appear and direct
operation of the iPod will not be possible.
Note
The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
Searching and
playing tracks
Playing tracks in various
modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat
play) or in random order (shuffle play).
Available play modes differ depending on
the selected sound source.
1 During playback, press (REP) or
(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired play mode appears.
Playback in the selected play mode may
take time to start.
Repeat play
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
PODCAST*1podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST*
PLAYLIST*
GENRE*
OFF track in normal order
1
artist repeatedly.
1
playlist repeatedly.
1
genre repeatedly.
(Normal play).
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Shuffle play
Select To play
SHUF ALBUM album in random
order.
SHUF DISC*
SHUF PODCAST*
SHUF ARTIST*1artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST*
2
disc in random order.
1
podcast in random
order.
1
playlist in random
order.
1
SHUF GENRE*
SHUF DEVICE*
SHUF OFF track in normal order
*1 iPod only
*2 CD only
*3 USB and iPod only
genre in random order.
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device in random
order.
(Normal play).
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.
When the track list appears, press
(BACK) repeatedly until the desired
search category appears.
* During USB playback, press (BROWSE)
for more than 2 seconds to directly return to
the beginning of the category list.
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 exit the Quick-BrowZer mode, press
(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the
repeat/shuffle setting is cancelled.
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search for a desired item quickly.
1 Press + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
The item name will appear.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the
item near the one desired.
The list is skipped in steps of 10% of the
total number of items in the list.
3 Press the select button.
The display returns to the QuickBrowZer 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
–.
Searching by alphabetical
order — Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you
can search for a desired item alphabetically.
1 Press + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
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.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a
track.
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To cancel Alphabet search, press
(BACK) or –.
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.
• Alphabet search may take some time,
depending on the amount of tracks.
Searching a track by listening
to track passages — ZAPPIN
By playing back short track passages in a
CD or USB device in sequence, you can
search for a track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.
1 Press (ZAP) during playback.
Playback starts from a passage of the
next track. You can select the playback
time (page 32).
Track
™
Changing the
illumination
Changing the color of
display and buttons —
Dynamic Color Illuminator
Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to
change the color of the display and buttons
on the main unit to match the car’s interior.
You can select from 12 preset colors,
customized color and 5 preset patterns.
Preset colors:
RED, AMBER, M_AMBER, YELLOW,
WHITE, L_GREEN, GREEN, L_BLUE,
SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK.
Preset patterns:
RAINBOW, OCEAN, SUNSET, FOREST,
RANDOM.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “COLOR”
appears, then press it.
pressed.
The part of each track to play
back in ZAPPIN mode.
2 Press the select button or (ZAP)
when a track you want to listen is
played back.
The track that you select returns to
normal play mode from the beginning.
Pressing (BACK) will also play back
the chosen track.
Tips
• Press +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a
track.
• Press / (ALBUM /) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip an album.
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3 Rotate the control dial to select the
desired preset color or pattern, then
press it.
4 Press (BACK).
Note
If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of
the display and the buttons may change too
quickly.
Customizing the display and
button color — Custom Color
You can register a customized color for the
display and buttons.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until
“CUSTOM-C” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial until “BASE”
appears, then press it.
You can select a preset color as a basis
for further customizing.
When you select “BASE,” the
customized color is overwritten.
4 Rotate the control dial to select from
“RGB RED,” “RGB GRN,” or “RGB
BLUE,” then press it.
Advanced color setting
Changing the color with
sound synchronization
— Sound Synchronization
When you select a preset pattern, sound
synchronization becomes effective.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “SND
SYNC” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“SYNC-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
5 Rotate the control dial to adjust the
color range, then press it.
Adjustable color range: “0” – “32.”
You cannot set “0” for all color ranges.
6 Press (BACK).
Changing DAY/NIGHT color mode
You can set a different color for DAY/
NIGHT mode according to the dimmer
setting.
Color mode DIMMER*
DAY OFF or AUTO (turn
off the head light*
NIGHT ON or AUTO (turn on
the head light*2)
*1 For details on DIMMER, see page 32.
*2 Available only when the illumination control
lead is connected.
1 Select “DAYNIGHT” in step 2.
2 Select “DAY” or “NIGHT.”
3 Customize the preset channel from step 2 to
5.
1
2
)
Displaying clear color
— White Menu
You can display the menu more clearly
(White) without concern for color setting.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “WHT
MENU” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“WHITE-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
To cancel White Menu, select “OFF” in step
3.
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Start up effect
— Start White
In the Start White setting, when you press
, the display and buttons
on the main unit turn white once, then
change to the customized color.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until “START-
WHT” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select
“WHITE-ON,” then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
To cancel Start White, select “OFF” in step
3.
Connecting
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth operations
The Bluetooth function allows for handsfree
calling and music streaming via this unit.
To use the Bluetooth function, the following
procedure is necessary.
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.
Connection
To use the device after pairing is made,
start the connection. Sometimes pairing
allows for connection automatically.
Handsfree calling/Music streaming
You can talk handsfree and listen to
music when the connection is made.
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If pairing is not possible, your device may
not be compatible with this unit. For details
on compatible devices, visit the support site
on the back cover.
Installing the microphone
To capture your voice during handsfree
calling, you need to install the microphone
(supplied).
For details on how to connect the
microphone, refer to the supplied
“Installation/Connections” guide.
Operating the Bluetooth
functions
1 Press .
The call menu appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired
item appears, then press it.
3 Press (BACK)*.
The source returns to the Bluetooth
phone.
* For SET PAIRING, REDIAL, VOICE DIAL and
SET BT SIGNL settings, step 3 is not necessary.
The following items can be set:
SET PAIRING (page 21)
PHONEBOOK (page 24, 26)
REDIAL (page 25)
RECENT CALL (page 25)
VOICE DIAL (page 27)
DIAL NUMBER (page 25)
PH BOOK SEL (Phonebook Select)
(page 24)
RINGTONE*
Selects whether this unit or the
connected cellular phone outputs the
ringtone: “1 (this unit)”- “2 (cellular
phone).”
AUTO ANSWER
Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: “OFF”-“1 (about 3
seconds)”-“2 (about 10 seconds).”
Pairing
The Bluetooth device (cellular phone, audio
device, etc.) and this unit need to be
“paired” before use between each other via
the Bluetooth function.
Tips
• For details on pairing for a Bluetooth device,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with
the device.
• You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices with this
unit.
1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m
(3 ft) of this unit.
2 Press and rotate the control
dial until “SET PAIRING” appears,
then press it.
The unit enters pairing standby mode.
Flashing
3 Set the Bluetooth device to search for
this unit.
A list of detected devices appears in the
display of the device to be connected.
This unit is displayed as “Sony
Automotive” on the device to be
connected.
DEVICE DEL (Device Delete) (page 26)
SET BT SIGNL (Set Bluetooth Signal)
(page 22, 23)
* Depending on the cellular phone, this unit’s
ringtone may be output even if set to “2 (cellular
phone).”
4 If passkey* input is required in the
display of the device to be connected,
input “0000.”
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If the device supports Bluetooth version
2.1, passkey input is not required.
* Passkey may be called “passcode,” “PIN
code,” “PIN number” or “Password,” etc.,
depending on the device.
Input pass key
“0000”
Tip
Connection between this unit and the Bluetooth
device may be automatic, depending on the
device.
Cancelling pairing
Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode
after this unit and the Bluetooth device are
paired.
This unit and the Bluetooth device
memorize each other’s information, and
when pairing is made, stays lit.
The unit is ready for connection to the
device.
Note
If “ ” continues to flash, the Bluetooth
device may not be compatible with this unit.
For details on compatible devices, visit the
support site on the back cover.
5 Select this unit on the Bluetooth device
to be connected.
“” or “” appears when the
connection is made.
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. If the time expires,
perform the pairing procedure from the
beginning again.
• This unit cannot be connected to a device that
supports only HSP (Head Set Profile).
Connection
To use the device after pairing is made, start
the connection. Sometimes pairing allows
for connection automatically.
If pairing has already been achieved, start
operation from here.
Connecting a cellular phone
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “SET BT SIGNL” appears,
then press it.
“ ” lights up when Bluetooth signal is
activated.
Note
When the Bluetooth signal for this unit is
already ON, selecting “SET BT SIGNL”
deactivates the Bluetooth signal.
Tip
You can also output the Bluetooth signal from
this unit by pressing and holding on
this unit more than two seconds.
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2 Turn on the cellular phone and activate
the Bluetooth signal.
3 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.
Icons in the display:
Signal strength status of
connected cellular phone.*
Remaining battery status of
connected cellular phone.*
* Turns off without handsfree connection.
Differs in the case of a cellular phone.
Changing display items
Press .
Connecting the last-connected cellular
phone from this unit
1 Make sure the Bluetooth signal of the
cellular phone is activated.
2 Press repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
3 Press (handsfree).
“ ” flashes while the connection is
being made, then stays lit while
connected.
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.
Tip
With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is
turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically
to the last-connected cellular phone. But
automatic connection also depends on the
cellular phone’s specification. If automatic
connection is not made, connect manually.
Connecting an audio device
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “SET BT SIGNL” appears,
then press it.
“ ” lights up when Bluetooth signal is
activated.
2 Turn on the audio device and activate
the Bluetooth signal.
3 Connect to this unit using the audio
device.
“ ” appears when the connection is
made.
Connecting the last-connected audio
device from this unit
1 Make sure the Bluetooth signal of the audio
device is activated.
2 Press repeatedly until “BT
AUDIO” appears.
3 Press (PAUSE).
“ ” flashes while the connection is
being made, then stays lit while
connected.
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Handsfree calling
Once the unit is connected to the cellular
phone, you can make/receive handsfree
calls by operating this unit.
Before handsfree calling, check the
following:
Make sure that “ ” and “ ” appear in
the display.
If “ ” and “ ” do not appear, perform
the connection procedure (page 22).
If you cannot connect this unit and the
cellular phone via the Bluetooth
function, perform the pairing procedure
(page 21).
Receiving calls
When receiving a call, a ringtone is output
from your car speakers or the connected
cellular phone. The caller’s name or phone
number appear in the display.
1 Press (handsfree) when a call is
received with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, the caller’s
name may appear.
Rejecting a call
Press and hold for 1
second.
Calling from the phonebook
You can make a call from the phonebook in
this unit (internal phonebook) or the
cellular phone*.
For details on how to transfer the
phonebook data of a cellular phone into this
unit, see “Internal phonebook” (page 26).
* To access the cellular phone’s phonebook from
this unit, the cellular phone must support PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile).
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “PHONEBOOK” appears,
then press it.
The phonebook which has priority
appears. The default setting is the
cellular phone (“CEL”).
2 Rotate the control dial to select an
initial from the initial list, and then
press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select a name
from the name list, and then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial to select a
number from the number list, and then
press it.
The phone call starts.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, contacts
displayed on the unit may differ from the
phonebook of the cellular phone.
Changing the phonebook priority
1 Press and rotate the control dial
until “PH BOOK SEL” appears, then press
it.
2 Select “CEL (cellular phone)” or “HU (this
unit)” to set the priority.
Ending a call
Press (handsfree) again.
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Note on phonebook data
Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your
car with this unit still installed, be sure to
initialize all the Bluetooth related settings in this
unit to prevent possible unauthorized access
(page 28).
Disconnecting the power supply lead will also
erase all the phonebook data.
Calling from the call history
You can access to the call history stored in
this unit or the cellular phone, and make a
call. This unit stores up to 20 calls in the call
history.
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “RECENT CALL” appears,
then press it.
The call history list of this unit or the
cellular phone (set with “PH BOOK
SEL”) appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to select a name
or phone number from the call history,
then press it.
The phone call starts.
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 .
2 Press a number button ( to ) to
select the contact you want to call.
3 Press (handsfree).
The phone call starts.
Calling by redial
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “REDIAL” appears, then
press it.
The phone call starts.
Note
The call history in this unit may not change even
if the respective cellular phone’s call history is
deleted.
Calling by phone number
input
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “DIAL NUMBER” appears,
then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to enter the
phone number, and lastly select “ ”
(space), then press the (handsfree)
button*.
The phone call starts.
* To move the digital indication, press
–/+.
Note
“_” appears instead of “#” on the display.
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 (MIC) to adjust the volume
levels (“MIC-LOW,” “MIC-MID,” “MICHI”).
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EC/NC Mode (Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller Mode)
You can reduce echo and noise.
Press and hold (MIC) to set to “EC/
NC-1” or “EC/NC-2.”
Call transfer
In order to activate/deactivate the
appropriate device (this unit/cellular
phone). Press or use your cellular
phone.
Notes
• For details on cellular phone operation, refer to
your cellular phone manual.
• Depending on the cellular phone, handsfree
connection may be cut off when call transfer is
attempted.
“RECEIVING” appears during transfer,
then “COMPLETE” appears in the
display of this unit when transfer is
finished.
Updating an internal phonebook
Follow step 1 to 3 above.
Deleting a contact
1 Select a name in the internal phonebook or
the call history that you want to delete, then
press it.
For details on how to access the name list in
the internal phonebook, see page 24.
2 Rotate the control dial until “DEL
CONTACT” appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select “DELETE-
YES”, then press it.
“COMPLETE” appears when it is deleted.
Internal phonebook
You can transfer the phonebook data of a
cellular phone into this unit. This unit can
store data of up to 5 cellular phones, 1,000
contacts. You can only access to the internal
phonebook of the cellular phone that is
currently connected to this unit.
Notes
• Confirm that the cellular phone and this unit
are connected via the Bluetooth function.
• Confirm that “HU” is selected in “PH BOOK
SEL” in the call menu beforehand (page 24).
• For details on how to transfer the phonebook
data from the cellular phone, refer to your
cellular phone manual.
1 Press and rotate the control
dial until “PHONEBOOK” appears,
then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial until “ADD
CONTACT” appears, then press it.
“WAITING” appears in the display of
this unit.
3 Operate your cellular phone to transfer
the phonebook data.
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To delete all the contacts in the internal
phonebook or the call history, select
“DELETE ALL” in step 2 above.
Deleting a device information
You can delete any of the stored internal
phonebooks and the call histories.
1 Press and rotate the control dial
until “DEVICE DEL” appears, then press it.
2 Select the phonebook of the device you want
to delete.
3 Rotate the control dial to select “DELETE-
YES”, then press it.
“COMPLETE” appears when it is deleted.
Preset dial
Contacts (up to 6) in the phonebook can be
stored in the preset dial.
1 Select a phone number that you want to
store in the preset dial, from the
phonebook, call history* or by
inputting the phone number directly.
The phone number appears in the
display of this unit.
* For the call history, you can also select from
the caller name. In this case, the caller name
appears in the display of this unit.
2 Press and hold a number button (
to ) to select the preset number to
store until “MEM” appears.
The contact is stored in the selected
preset number.
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 and rotate the control
dial until “VOICE DIAL” appears, then
press it.
2 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.
• 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 on the back cover.
Tip
Store voice tags while seated in the car, via this
unit with “BT PHONE” source selected.
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.
Music streaming
Listening to music from an
audio device
You can listen to music from 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 repeatedly until
“BT AUDIO” appears.
3 Operate the audio device to start
playback.
SMS indicator
While connecting a cellular phone to this
unit, the SMS indicator informs you of any
incoming or unread SMS messages.
4 Adjust the volume on this unit.
Changing display items
Press .
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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
Skip albums
Repeat play Press (REP)*
Shuffle play Press (SHUF)*
Play Press (PAUSE)*2 on
Pause Press (PAUSE)*
Skip tracks Press –/+ (/
Reverse/
Fast-forward
*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.
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Press
/
[press once for each album]
this unit.
this unit.
) [press once for each
track]
Press and hold –/+
(/) [hold to
desired point]
(ALBUM /)
1
1
2
on
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.
Initializing Bluetooth
Settings
You can initialize all the Bluetooth related
settings (pairing information, phonebook,
call history, preset number, device
information, etc.) from this unit.
1 Press and hold 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.
4 Press (BACK).
The following items can be set:
SW LEVEL (Subwoofer Level)*
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
“+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.”
(“ATT” is displayed at the lowest
setting.)
AUX VOL (AUX Volume level)*
Adjusts the volume level for each
connected auxiliary equipment: “+18
dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.”
This setting negates the need to adjust
the volume level between sources.
BTA VOL (Bluetooth Audio Volume
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Level)*
*1 Hidden when “SET POSITION” is set to
“OFF.”
*2 When the audio output is set to “SUB-OUT”
(page 32).
*3 When AUX source is activated (page 33).
*4 When Bluetooth audio source is activated.
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3
EQ7 PRESET (page 29)
EQ7 SETTING (page 30)
POSITION
SET POSITION (Listening Position
setting) (page 30)
ADJ POSITION (Listening Position
adjustment)*
SET SW POS (Subwoofer Position
setting)*1*2 (page 31)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15”
– “CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” –
“CENTER” – “REAR-15.”
DM+ (page 31)
RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 31)
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Enjoying sophisticated
sound functions —
Advanced Sound Engine
Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal incar sound field with digital signal
processing.
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.
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3 Rotate the control dial until the desired
equalizer curve appears, then press it.
4 Press (BACK).
To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF”
in step 3.
Tip
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for
each source.
5 Setting the equalizer curve.
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
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.
4 Rotate the control dial to select the
equalizer curve, then press it.
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 and to adjust other
frequency ranges.
6 Press (BACK) twice.
The equalizer curve is stored in
“CUSTOM.”
Optimizing sound by Time
Alignment — Listening
Position
The unit can simulate a natural sound field
by delaying the sound output from each
speaker to suit your position.
The options for “POSITION” are indicated
below.
FRONT L (): Front left
FRONT R (): Front right
FRONT (): Center front
ALL (): In the center of
your car
OFF: No position set
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