Sony MEX-N5150BT, MEX-N4150BT Operating Instructions Manual

4-548-379-51(1)

Bluetooth®
Audio System

For the connection/installation, see page 29.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 31.

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones

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ES

To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 7.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 17.

Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulte la
página 7.

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la
página 18.

MEX-N5150BT/MEX-N4150BT

For safety, be sure to install this unit in the

(For Singapore models only)

dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit
becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 29).

Laser Diode Properties

 Emission Duration: Continuous
 Laser Output: Less than 53.3 W

(This output is the value measurement at a distance
of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.)

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

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 17).
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
OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.

Disclaimer regarding services offered by third
parties

Services offered by third parties may be changed,
suspended, or terminated without prior notice.
Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts
of situations.

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Important notice

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.

Dear customer, this product includes a radio
transmitter.
Please check your vehicle operation manual or
contact the manufacturer of your vehicle or your
vehicle dealer, before you install this product into
your vehicle.

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).

On BLUETOOTH communication

 Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device

may affect the operation of electronic medical
devices. Turn off this unit and other BLUETOOTH
devices in the following locations, as it may cause
an accident.
 where inflammable gas is present, in a hospital,

train, airplane, or petrol station

 near automatic doors or a fire alarm

 This unit supports security capabilities that

comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to provide
a secure connection when the BLUETOOTH
wireless technology is used, but security may not
be enough depending on the setting. Be careful
when communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless
technology.

 We do not take any responsibility for the leakage

of information during BLUETOOTH
communication.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Table of Contents

Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step (except for

Argentine models) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting an iPod/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device. . . . . . . 10

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing an iPod/USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Connection (For MEX-N5150BT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Connection (For MEX-N4150BT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Useful Functions

SongPal with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using Siri Eyes Free . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

General Setup (GENERAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

SongPal Setup (SONGPAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Additional Information

Updating the Firmware. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

Front panel removed (inner panel)

 Front panel release button
 SRC (source)

Turn o n the p ower.
Change the source.

OFF

Press and hold for 1 second to turn the source
off and display the clock.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn
off the power and the display.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, operation by the remote
commander is not available.

 Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

PUSH ENTER

Enter the selected item.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change the
source.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
establish “SongPal” function (connection).

VOICE (page 14, 16)

Activate voice dial, voice recognition when the
“SongPal” function is on (Android™ phone
only), or the Siri function (iPhone only).

N-Mark

Touch the control dial with Android phone to
make BLUETOOTH connection.

 Disc slot
 Display window
 SEEK +/–

Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and
hold to tune manually.

/ (prev/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)
 (disc eject)
 (browse) (page 12, 13)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

 CALL

Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to

switch the BLUETOOTH signal.

 (back)

Return to the previous display.

MODE (page 10, 12, 14)

 Receptor for the remote commander
 MENU*

Open the setup menu.

* Not available when the BT phone is selected.

 Number buttons (1 to 6)

Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to

store stations.

Call a stored phone number. Press and hold to

store a phone number.

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ALBUM /

Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold
to skip albums continuously.

(repeat)

(shuffle)
MIC (page 14)
PAU SE

 MEGA BASS

Press to turn on/off the MEGA BASS function.

 PTY (program type)

Select PTY in RDS.

 AUX input jack
 DSPL (display)

Press to change display items.

SCRL (scroll)

Press and hold to scroll a display item.

 USB port
 RESET (inner panel) (page 7)
 Microphone (inner panel) (MEX-N4150BT only)

In order for the handsfree function to work
properly, do not cover the microphone with
tape, etc.

RM-X231 Remote commander

The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.

 SOUND*

Open the SOUND menu directly.

MENU*

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

* Not available when the BT phone is selected.

///

Select a setup item, etc.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.

/ (prev/next)
+/– (album +/–)

 VOL (volume) +/–

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Remove the insulation film before use.

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel

You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.

1 Press and hold OFF  until the unit turns

off, press the front panel release button
, then pull the panel towards you to
remove.

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.

Serial numbers

Make sure the serial numbers on the bottom of the
unit and the back of the front panel are matched
correctly. Otherwise you cannot make BLUETOOTH
pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC.

Attaching the front panel

Resetting the unit

Before operating the unit for the first time, after
replacing the car battery, or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit. Press RESET
on the inner panel with a ball-point pen, etc., after
detaching the front panel.

Note

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

Switching the FM/AM Tuning
Step

(except for Argentine models)

Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This
setting appears only while the source is off and

the clock is displayed.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

TUNER-STP], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select from [S ET

50K/9K], [SET 100K/10K] or [SET 200K/
10K], then press it.

Setting the Clock

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET GENERAL], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

CLOCK-ADJ], 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 MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock

Press DSPL.

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Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

[0000]

Input passkey

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling
depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device
such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio
device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not
otherwise specified). For details on connecting,
refer to the operating instructions supplied with the
device.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.

Connecting with a Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)

By touching the control dial on the unit with an
NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and
connected with the smartphone automatically.

* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology

enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated location
on NFC compatible devices.

For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.

1 Activate the NFC function on the

smartphone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.

2 Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with

the N-Mark part of the smartphone.

Pairing and connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device

When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first
time, mutual registration (called “pairing”) is
required. Pairing enables this unit and other devices
to recognize each other.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m

(3 ft) of this unit.

2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [SET PAIRING], then press it.

flashes while the unit is in pairing standby

mode.

3 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH

device so it detects this unit.

4 Select [MEX-XXXX] (your model name)

shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH
device.

If your model name does not appear, repeat
from step 2.

5 If passkey* input is required on the

BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].

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

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

Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.

To disconnect by One touch

Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark
part of the smartphone again.

Notes

 When making the connection, handle the

smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.

 One touch connection is not possible when the unit is

already connected to another NFC compatible device.
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make
connection with the smartphone again.

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When pairing is made, stays lit.

6 Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device

to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.

or lights up when the connection is made.

Note

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.

To start playback

For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 12).

To canc e l pa i ring

Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.

Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device

To use a paired device, connection with this unit is
required. Some paired devices will connect
automatically.

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [SET BT SIGNL], then press it.

Make sure that lights up.

2 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

BLUETOOTH device.

3 Operate the BLUETOOTH device to

connect to this unit.

or lights up.

Icons in the display:

Lights up when handsfree calling is
available by enabling the HFP (Handsfree
Profile).

Lights up when the audio device is
playable by enabling the A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).

Indicates the signal strength status of
connected cellular phone.

To install the microphone

For details, see “Installing the microphone (MEX­N5150BT only)” (page 33).

Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)

When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is
connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and
connected with the iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure
[AUTOPAIR] in [BT] is set to [ON] (page 20).

1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the

iPhone/iPod.

2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB port.

Make sure th at l ights up on the displ ay of the
unit.

Notes

 BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is

already connected to another BLUETOOTH device. In
this case, disconnect the other device, then connect
the iPhone/iPod again.

 If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see

“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” for details (page 8).

To connect the last-connected device from
this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SRC, then select [BT PHONE] or [BT AUDIO].
Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or
PAUSE to connect with the audio device.

Note

While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot
connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect
from the cellular phone to this unit instead.

Tip

With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last­connected cellular phone.

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Connecting an iPod/USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.
2 Connect the iPod/USB device to the unit.

To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).

Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device

1 Turn off the portable audio device.
2 Turn down the volume on the unit.
3 Connect the portable audio device to the

AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit with a connecting cord (not
supplied)*.

* Be sure to use a straight type plug.

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

Tuning step setting is required (except for Argentine
models) (page 7).
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET GENERAL], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

BTM], then press it.

The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.

Tuning

1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1,

FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2 Perform tuning.

To tune manually

Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.

To tune automatically

Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.

4 Press SRC to select [AUX].

To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources

Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND]  [SET AUX
VOL] (page 19).

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Storing manually

1 While receiving the station that you want

to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

Receiving the stored stations

1 Select the band, then press a number

button (1 to 6).

Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Playback

Selecting program types (PTY)

1 Press PTY during FM reception.
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.

Typ e of program s

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO

(Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE
(Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture),
SCIENCE (Science), VARI ED (Varied), POP M (Pop
Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious
classical), OTH ER 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),
COUN TRY (Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music),
DOCUMENT (Documentary)

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.

1 Set [SET CT-ON] in [SET GENERAL]

(page 18).

Playing a Disc

1 Insert the disc (label side up).

Playback starts automatically.

Playing an iPod/USB Device

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

For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see
“About iPod” (page 21) or visit the support site on
the back cover.

MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer
Protocol) type USB devices (such as a USB flash
drive, digital media player, Android phone)
compliant with the USB standard can be used.
Depending on the digital media player or Android
phone, setting the USB connection mode to MTP is
required.

Notes

 For details on the compatibility of your USB device,

visit the support site on the back cover.

 Playback of the following files is not supported.

MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC:

 copyright-protected files
 DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
 Multi-channel audio files

MP3/WMA/AAC:
 lossless compression files
WAV:
 Multi-channel audio files

1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the USB

port (page 10).

Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD]
appears in the display when the iPod is
recognized).

2 Adjust the volume on this unit.

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To stop playback

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To remove the device

Stop playback, then remove the device.

Caution for iPhone

When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.

To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH
device to other sources

Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND]  [SET BTA
VOL] (page 19).

Searching and Playing Tracks

Operating an iPod directly (Passenger
control)

1 During playback, press and hold MODE

until [MODE IPOD] appears.

Operations of the iPod become available.
Note that the volume can be adjusted only by
the unit.

To exit passenger control

Press and hold MODE until [MODE AUDIO] appears.

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can play contents on a connected device that
supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).

1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the

audio device (page 8).

2 Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].
3 Operate the audio device to start

playback.

4 Adjust the volume on this unit.

Notes

 Depending on the audio device, information such as

title, track number/time and playback status may not
be displayed on this unit.

 Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of

the audio device does not stop.

 [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while

running the “SongPal” application via the BLUETOOTH
function.

Repeat play and shuffle play

1 During playback, press (repeat) or

(shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired
play mode.

Playback in the selected play mode may take
time to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the
selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (Quick­BrowZer™)

1 During CD, USB or BT AUDIO*

2

press (browse)*
search categories.

When the track list appears, press (back)
repeatedly to display the desired search
category.

*1 Available only for audio devices supporting

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.4
or above.

*2 During USB playback, press (browse) for

more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list.

to display the list of

1

playback,

2 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired search category, then press it to
confirm.

3 Repeat step 2 to search the desired track.

Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (browse).

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Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)

1 Press (browse).
2 Press SEEK +.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the item.

The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the total
number of items.

4 Press ENTER to return to the Quick-

BrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

5 Rotate the control dial to select the

desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH
only)

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For
details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 8).

Receiving a Call

1 Press CALL when a call is received with a

ringtone.

The phone call starts.

Note

The ringtone and talker’s voice are output only from the
front speakers.

To reje c t th e cal l

Press and hold OFF for 1 second.

To end the call

Press CALL again.

Making a Call

You can make a call from the phonebook or call
history when a cellular phone supporting PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile) is connected.

From the phonebook

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [PHONE BOOK], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select an initial

from the initial list, then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select a name

from the name list, then press it.

4 Rotate the control dial to select a

number from the number list, then press
it.

The phone call starts.

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From the call history

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [RECENT CALL], then press it.

A list of the call history appears.

2 Rotate the control dial to select a name

or phone number from the call history,
then press it.

The phone call starts.

By phone number input

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [DIAL NUMBER], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to enter the

phone number, and lastly select [ ]
(space), then press ENTER*.

The phone call starts.

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

Note

[_] appears instead of [#] on the display.

By redial

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [REDIAL], then press it.

The phone call starts.

By preset number

1 Press SRC, rotate the control dial to select

[BT PHONE], then press it.

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

the contact you want to call.

3 Press ENTER.

The phone call starts.

Presetting phone numbers

You can store up to 6 contacts 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.

2 Press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]

appears.

The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

By voice tags

You can make a call by saying the voice tag stored
in a connected cellular phone that has a voice
dialing function.

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [VOICE DIAL], then press it.

Alternatively, press VOICE while the “SongPal”
function is off.

2 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular

phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

To cancel voice dialing

Press VOICE.

Available Operations during
Call

To adjust the ringtone volume

Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.

To adjust the talker’s voice volume

Rotate the control dial during a call.

To adjust the volume for the other party (Mic
gain adjustment)

Press MIC.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC-LOW], [MIC-MID],
[MIC-HI].

To reduce echo and noise (Echo Canceler/
Noise Canceler Mode)

Press and hold MIC.
Settable mode: [EC/NC-1], [EC/NC-2].

To switch between handsfree mode and
handheld mode

During a call, press MODE to switch the phone call
audio between the unit and cellular phone.

Note

Depending on the cellular phone, this operation may
not be available.

To check the status of SMS*

flashes when a new SMS is received, and stays

lit when there are unread messages.

* Available only for a cellular phone supporting

MAP (Message Access Profile).

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Useful Functions

SongPal with iPhone/Android
Phone

Downloading the “SongPal”
application (version 2.1 or later)
is required from the App Store
for iPhone or from Google Play
for Android phone.

Notes

 For your safety, follow your local

traffic laws and regulations, and
do not operate the application
while driving.

 “SongPal” is an app for

controlling Sony audio devices
which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your iPhone/
Android phone.

 What you can control with “SongPal” varies

depending on the connected device.

 To make use of “SongPal” features, see the details on

your iPhone/Android phone.

 For further details on “SongPal,” visit the following

URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/

Establishing the SongPal connection

1 Make the BLUETOOTH connection with

iPhone/Android phone (page 8).

2 Launch the “SongPal” application.
3 Press and hold ENTER on the unit for

more than 2 seconds.

Connection to iPhone/Android phone starts.
For details on the operations on iPhone/
Android phone, see the help of the application.

If the device number appears

Make sure that the number is displayed (e.g.,

123456), then select [Yes] on the iPhone/Android
phone.

To termi nate con n ecti o n

Press and hold ENTER.

Selecting the source or application

You can operate to select the desired source or
application on iPhone/Android phone.

To select the source

Press SRC repeatedly. Alternatively, press SRC,
rotate the control dial to select the desired source,
then press ENTER.

To display the source list

Press SRC.

Announcement of various information by
voice guide (Android phone only)

When SMS, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar
notifications, etc., are received, they are
automatically announced through the unit
speakers.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.

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Activating voice recognition (Android
phone only)

By registering applications, you can control an
application by voice command. For details, refer to
the help of the application.

To activate voice recognition

1 Press VOICE to activate voice recognition.
2 Say the desired voice command into the

microphone when [Say Source or App] appears on
the Android phone.

Notes

 Voice recognition may not be available in some cases.
 Voice recognition may not work properly depending

on the performance of the connected Android phone.

 Operate under conditions where noise such as engine

sound is minimized during voice recognition.

Replying a message of SMS (Android
phone only)

You can reply a message by voice recognition.

1 Activate voice recognition, then input “Reply.”

The message input display appears on the “SongPal”
application.

2 Input a reply message by voice recognition.

The list of message candidates appears on the
“SongPal” application.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired

message, then press it.

The message is sent out.

Making sound and display settings

You can adjust the settings relating to sound and
display via iPhone/Android phone.

Using Siri Eyes Free

Siri Eyes Free allows you to use an iPhone
handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone.
This function requires you to connect an iPhone to
the unit with BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing. Availability
is limited iPhone 4s or later. Make sure that your
iPhone is running the latest iOS version.
You must complete BLUETOOTH registration and
connection configurations for the iPhone with the
unit in advance. For details, see “Preparing a
BLUETOOTH Device” (page 8).

1 Activate the Siri function on the iPhone.

For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the iPhone.

2 Press VOICE.

The voice command display appears.

3 After the iPhone beeps, speak into the

microphone.

The iPhone beeps again, then Siri starts
responding.

To deactivate Siri Eyes Free

Press VOICE.

Notes

 The iPhone may not recognize your voice depending

on usage conditions. (For example, if you are in a
moving car.)

 Siri may not function properly, or the response time

may lag in locations where iPhone signals are difficult
to receive.

 Depending on the iPhone’s operating condition, Siri

may not function properly, or may quit.

 If you play a track with an iPhone using the

BLUETOOTH audio connection, when the track starts
playback via BLUETOOTH, the Siri function
automatically quits and the unit switches to the
BLUETOOTH audio source.

 When Siri is activated during audio playback, the unit

may switch to the BLUETOOTH audio source even if
you do not specify a track to play.

 When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, S iri may

not function properly, or may quit.

 When connecting the iPhone to the unit, do not

activate Siri with the iPhone. Siri may not function
properly, or may quit.

 There is no audio sound while Siri Eyes Free is

activated.

For details on settings, refer to the help of the
application.

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Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears when the source is off and the clock is
displayed.

1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET DISPLAY], then press it.

2 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO], then press it.

3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4 Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play
mode.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the following setup categories:
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup (SOUND),
Display setup (DISPLAY), BLUETOOTH setup (BT),
SongPal setup (SONGPAL)
(Not available when the BT phone is selected.)

1 Press MENU.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the setup

category, then press it.

The items that can be set differ depending on
the source and settings.

3 Rotate the control dial to select the

options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press (back).

General Setup (GENERAL)

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 7)

TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 7) (except for

Argentine models)

(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 7).
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

BEEP

Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO OFF

Shuts off automatically after a desired time
when the unit is turned off: [NO], [30S] (30
seconds), [30M] (30 minutes), [60M] (60
minutes).

STEERING

Registers/resets the setting of the steering
wheel remote control.
(Available when connected with the connection
cable (not supplied).) (Available only while the
source is off and the clock is displayed.)
STR CONTROL (steering control)
Selects the input mode of the connected remote
control. To prevent a malfunction, be sure to
match the input mode with the connected
remote control before use.

USER

Input mode for the steering wheel remote
control (automatically selected when [STR
EDIT] is complete or [STR RESET] is
performed)

EXTERNAL

Input mode for the wired remote control

excluding the steering wheel remote control
STR EDIT (steering edit)
Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, VOL +/–,
SEEK +/–, VOICE, CALL) to the steering wheel
remote control:
 Rotate the control dial to select the function

you want to assign to the steering wheel
remote control, then press it.

 While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and hold

the button on the steering wheel remote
control you want to assign the function to.
When registration is complete, [REGISTERED]
is displayed.

 To register other functions, repeat steps 

and .

STR RESET (steering reset)
Resets the setting of the steering wheel remote
control: [YES], [NO].

Notes

 While making settings, only button operation on

the unit is available. For safety, park your car
before making this setting.

 If an error occurs while registering, all the

previously-registe red information rema ins. Restart
registration from the function where the error
occurred.

 This function may not be available on some

vehicles. For details on the compatibility of your
vehicle, visit the support site on the back cover.

AUX-A (AUX audio)

Activates the AUX source display: [ON], [OFF].
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.) (Not available when the
“SongPal” connection is established.)

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REAR/SUB (MEX-N4150BT only)

Switches the audio output: [SUB-OUT]
(subwoofer), [REAR-OUT] (power amplifier).
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

CT (clock time)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF].

BTM (page 10)

(Available only when the tuner is selected.)

FIRMWARE

Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the following support site:
Customers in Latin America:

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

Customers in Asia Pacific:

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

FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO].
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

Sound Setup (SOUND)

This setup menu is available when any source
except for the BT phone is selected.

MEGABASS (mega bass)

Reinforces bass sound in synchronization with
the volume level: [ON], [OFF].
(Automatically sets to [OFF] when [C.AUDIO+] is
set to [ON].)

C.AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+)

Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital
signal with the Sony recommended sound
settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF]
when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or
[MEGABASS] is set to [ON].)

EQ10 P RESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer
curves or off:
[OFF], [R AND B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIP­HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON],
[SALSA], [CUSTOM].
For India models:
[OFF], [BOLLYWOOD], [R AND B], [ROCK], [POP],
[DANCE], [HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ],
[REGUETON], [CUSTOM].
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized
for each source.

EQ10 SETTING

Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.

BASE

Selects a preset equalizer curve as a basis for
further customizing: [BAND1] 32 Hz, [BAND2] 63
Hz, [BAND3] 125 Hz, [BAND4] 250 Hz, [BAND5]
500 Hz, [BAND6] 1 kHz, [BAND7] 2 kHz, [BAND8]
4 kHz, [BAND9] 8 kHz, [BAND10] 16 kHz.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps,
from -6 dB to +6 dB.

POSITION (listening position)

F/R POS (front/rear position)
Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the
sound output from speakers to suit your
position:

 [FRONT L] (front left),
 [FRONT R] (front right),
 [FRONT] (center front),
 [ALL] (center of your car),

[OFF] (no position set)
ADJ POSITION* (adjust position)
Fine-tunes the listening position setting: [+3] –
[CENTER] – [-3].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)

 [NEAR] (near),
 [NORMAL] (normal),
 [FAR] (far)

BALANCE

Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].

FAD ER

Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] – [CENTER]
– [REAR-15].

DSEE (digital sound enhancement engine)

Improves digitally compressed sound by
restoring high frequencies lost in the
compression process.
This setting can be memorized for each source
other than the tuner.
Selects the DSEE mode: [ON], [OFF].

AAV (advanced auto volume)

Adjust the playback volume level of all playback
sources to the optimum level: [ON], [OFF].

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RB ENH (rear bass enhancer)

Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by
applying a low pass filter setting to the rear
speakers. This function allows the rear speakers
to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.
(Available only when [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF].)
(MEX-N4150BT: Available only when [REAR-OUT]
is selected in [REAR/SUB].)
RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode)
Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3],
[OFF].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

SW DIREC (subwoofer direct connection)

You can use the subwoofer without a power
amplifier when it is connected to the rear
speaker lead. (Available only when [RBE MODE]
is set to [OFF].)
(MEX-N4150BT: Available only when [REAR-OUT]
is selected in [REAR/SUB].)
Be sure to connect a 4 – 8 ohm subwoofer to
either of the rear speaker leads. Do not connect
a speaker to the other rear speaker lead.
SW MODE (subwoofer mode)
Selects the subwoofer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF].
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

S.WOOFER (subwoofer)

SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+10 dB] – [0 dB] – [-10 dB].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV].
SW POS* (subwoofer position)
Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR],
[NORMAL], [FAR].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency: [50Hz],
[60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
LPF SLOP (low pass filter slope)
Selects the LPF slope: [1], [2], [3].

HPF (high pass filter)

HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
[OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
HPF SLOP (high pass filter slope)
Selects the HPF slope (effective only when [HPF
FREQ] is set to other than [OFF]): [1], [2], [3].

AUX VOL (AUX volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary device: [+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.

BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level)

Adjusts the volume level for each connected
BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.

* Does not appear when [F/R POS] is set to [OFF].

Display Setup (DISPLAY)

DEMO (demonstration)

Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].

BLK OUT (black out)

Turns off the illumination automatically for any
source (e.g., during radio reception/CD
playback, etc.) if no operation is performed for 5
seconds: [ON], [OFF].
To turn the light back on, press any button on
the unit or the remote commander.

DIMMER

For MEX-N5150BT:
Dims the display: [ON], [OFF], [AT] (auto)
([AT] is available only when the illumination
control lead is connected, and turn on the head
light).

For MEX-N4150BT:
Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].

ILLUM (illumination) (Argentine models only)

Changes the illumination color: [1], [2].

BUTTON-C (button color) (MEX-N5150BT only)

Sets a preset color or customized color for the
buttons.

COLOR

Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized
color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the buttons.

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot

be set for all color ranges).

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DSPL-C (display color) (MEX-N5150BT only)

Sets a preset color or customized color for the
display.

COLOR

Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized
color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the display.

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot
be set for all color ranges).

ALL-C (all color) (MEX-N5150BT only)

Sets a preset color or customized color for the
display and buttons.

COLOR

Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized
color.
CUSTOM-C (custom color)
Registers a customized color for the display and
buttons.

RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE

Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] cannot
be set for all color ranges).

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

Selects the color with sound synchronization:
[ON], [OFF].

WHT MENU (white menu) (MEX-N5150BT only)

You can display the menu more clearly (white)
without concern for color setting: [ON], [OFF].

START-WHT (start white) (MEX-N5150BT only)

When SRC is pressed, the display and buttons on
the main unit turn white once, then change to
the customized color: [ON], [OFF].

AUTO SCR (auto scroll)

Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF].
(Not available when the AUX or tuner is
selected.)

AUTO ANS (auto answer)

Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: [OFF], [1] (about 3 seconds), [2]
(about 10 seconds).

AUTOPAIR (auto pairing)

Start BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when
iOS device version 5.0 or later is connected via
USB: [ON], [OFF].

BT SIGNL (BLUETOOTH signal) (page 9)

Activates/deactivates the BLUETOOTH function.

BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize)

Initializes all the BLUETOOTH related settings
(pairing information, preset number, device
information, etc.): [YES], [NO].
When disposing the unit, initialize all the
settings.
(Available only while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)

SongPal Setup (SONGPAL)

Establish and terminate “SongPal” function
(connection).

BLUETOOTH Setup (BT)

PAIRING (page 8)

PHONE BOOK (page 13)

REDIAL (page 14)

RECENT CALL (page 14)

VOICE DIAL (page 14)

DIAL NUMBER (page 14)

RINGTONE

Selects whether this unit or the connected
cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [1] (this
unit), [2] (cellular phone).

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Additional Information

MP3/WMA/AAC

Folder (album)

MP3/WMA/AAC file (track)

Updating the Firmware

You can update the firmware of this unit from the
following support site:
Customers in Latin America:

http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/

Customers in Asia Pacific:

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

To update the firmware, visit the support site, then
follow the online instructions.

Precautions

 Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been

parked in direct sunlight.

 Do not leave the front panel or audio devices

brought in inside the car, or it may cause
malfunction due to high temperature in direct
sunlight.

 Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically.

Moisture condensation

Should moisture condensation occur inside the
unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for
it to dry out; otherwise the unit will not operate
properly.

To maintain high sound quality

Do not splash liquid onto the unit or discs.

 Discs with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart,

square, star). Attempting to do so may damage
the unit.

 8 cm (3

1

/4 in) discs.

Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs

 If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA

session, it is recognized as a CD-DA disc, and
other sessions are not played.

 Discs that this unit CANNOT play

 CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality.
 CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible

recording device.

 CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly.
 CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in

music CD format or MP3 format conforming to
ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi­session.

Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files

Notes on discs

 Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or heat

sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car
parked in direct sunlight.

 Before playing, wipe the discs

with a cleaning cloth from the
center out. Do not use
solvents such as benzine,
thinner, commercially
available cleaners.

 This unit is designed to play

discs that conform to the
Compact Disc (CD) standard.
DualDiscs and some of the music discs encoded
with copyright protection technologies do not
conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard,
therefore, these discs may not be playable by this
unit.

 Discs that this unit CANNOT play

 Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or

paper attached. Doing so may cause a
malfunction, or may ruin the disc.

About iPod

 You can connect to the following iPod models.

Update your iPod devices to the latest software
before use.

Compatible iPhone/iPod models

Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB
iPhone 5s 
iPhone 5c 
iPhone 5 
iPhone 4s 
iPhone 4 
iPhone 3GS 
iPhone 3G* 
iPod touch

(5th generation)
iPod touch

(4th generation)





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Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB

+ side up

iPod touch
(3rd generation)*

iPod touch
(2nd generation)*

iPod classic* 
iPod nano

(7th generation)*
iPod nano

(6th generation)*
iPod nano

(5th generation)*
iPod nano

(4th generation)*
iPod nano

(3rd generation)*

* “SongPal” does not support iPhone 3G, iPod touch

(3rd generation), iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod
classic, and iPod nano.

 “Made for iPod,” and “Made for iPhone,” mean

that an electronic accessory has been designed to
connect specifically to iPod or iPhone,
respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this
device or its compliance with safety and
regulatory standards. Please note that the use of
this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect
wireless performance.

If you have any questions or problems concerning
your unit that are not covered in this manual,
consult your nearest Sony dealer.

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Notes on the lithium battery

 Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately
consult a doctor.

 Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure a good

contact.

 Be sure to observe the correct polarity when installing

the battery.

 Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

WARNING

Battery may explode if mistreated.
Do not recharge, disassemble, or dispose of in
fire.

Cleaning the connectors

The unit may not function properly if the
connectors between the unit and the front panel
are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the
front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with
a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force.
Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Notes

 For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the

connectors, and remove the key from the ignition
switch.

 Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers

or with any metal device.

Specifications

Maintenance

Replacing the lithium battery of the remote
commander

Under normal conditions, the battery will last
approximately 1 year. (The service life may be
shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the
remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly
replaced. Replaced only with the same or
equivalent type.

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Tuner section

FM

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)
For Argentine models: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

FM tuning step (except for Argentine models):

50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz