Sony MEXN6050BT User Manual

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Bluetooth®

Audio System

Operating Instructions	GB
Manual de instrucciones	ES

To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 6.

To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 15.

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

Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 17.

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		CAUTION
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the
		The use of optical instruments with this product will
car for safety.
		increase eye hazard.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
		Laser Diode Properties
		For the State of California, USA only
		Perchlorate•Emission Duration:MaterialContinuous– special handling may apply,
		See
		•Laser Output: Less than 53.3 ɅW
		www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Warning		(This output is the value measurement at a distance
		Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
		of 200 mm from the objective lens surface on the
		perchlorate
This equipment has been tested and found to		Optical Pick-up Block with 7 mm aperture.)
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,		NoteThe nameplateon the lithiumindicatingbatteryoperating voltage, etc., is
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.		located on the bottom of the chassis.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable		Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
		direct sunlight, fire or the like.
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if					(For MEX-N5050BT only)
not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to			Note on the lithium battery
radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference			Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
will not occur in a particular installation. If this			direct sunlight, fire or the like.
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
				Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
				position
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following				Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 17).
measures:				The unit will shut off completely and
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.				automatically in the set time after the unit is
Increase the separation between the equipment				turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you
and receiver.				do not set the AUTO OFF function, press and hold
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit				OFF until the display disappears each time you
different from that to which the receiver is				turn the ignition off.
connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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

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

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

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body.

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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.

Connecting to other devices

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

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.

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Table of Contents

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

Getting Started

Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Connecting an iPod/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Connecting Other Portable Audio Device . . . . . . . . 9

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playback

Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing an iPod/USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Handsfree Calling

Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Useful Functions

App Remote with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . 14

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 GENERAL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 SOUND Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EQ10 PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 EQ10 SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 POSITION (listening position). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 RB ENH (rear bass enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 SW DIREC (subwoofer direct connection) . . . . 17

DISPLAY Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 COLOR (preset color - dynamic color illuminator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 CUSTOM-C (custom color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 SND SYNC (sound synchronization) . . . . . . . . 17 WHT MENU (white menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 START-WHT (start white) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

BT (BLUETOOTH) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize). . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 APP REM (App Remote) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Additional Information

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Main unit

The number 3/ (repeat) button has a tactile dot.

(browse) (page 11)

Enter the browse mode during playback.

Front panel release button

SEEK +/–

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

/ (prev/next)

/ (fast-reverse/fast-forward)

Control dial

Rotate to adjust the volume.

ENTER

Enter the selected item.

Press SRC, rotate then press to change the source.

VOICE (page 13)

Activate voice dial.

When the App Remote function is on, the voice recognition is activated (Android™ phone only).

-APP

Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to establish App Remote function (connection).

N-Mark

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

Receptor for the remote commander

Disc slot

Display window

(disc eject)

SRC (source)

Turn on the power. Change the source.

-OFF

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.

If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it is unable you to operate with the remote.

(back)

Return to the previous display.

MODE (page 9, 11, 13)

CALL

Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call. Press and hold more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.

MENU

Open the setup menu.

-DSPL (display)

Press and hold, then press to change display items.

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.

ALBUM /

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

(repeat)

(shuffle)

MIC (page 13)

PAUSE

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PTY (program type)

Select PTY in RDS.

	AUX input jack	Getting Started
	USB port
		Detaching the Front Panel

RM-X231 Remote

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

Remove the insulation film before use.

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

1Press and hold OFF .

The unit is turned off.

2Press 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.

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.

( )/ ( )

VOL (Volume) +/–

SOUND

Open the SOUND menu directly.

-MENU

Press and hold to open the setup menu.

(+)/ (–)

DSPL (display)/-SCRL(scroll)

Change display items. Press and hold to scroll a display item.

Attaching the front panel

Switching the FM/AM Tuning

Step

Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This setting appears when this unit is turned off.

1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

2Rotate the control dial to select [TUNERSTP], then press it.

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3Rotate the control dial to select from [50K/9K], [100K/10K] or [200K/10K], then press it.

4Select [Sony Car Audio] shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.

If [Sony Car Audio] does not appear, repeat from step 2.

Setting the Clock

1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

2Rotate the control dial to select [CLOCKADJ], then press it.

The hour indication flashes.

3Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.

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

4After setting the minute, press MENU.

The setup is complete and the clock starts.

To display the clock, press DSPL.

Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling, by connecting a suitable BLUETOOTH device. 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.

Pairing and connecting with a

BLUETOOTH device

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

1Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit.

2Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [PAIRING], then press it.

flashes.

The unit enters pairing standby mode.

3Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit.

5If 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.

Input passkey

[0000]

When pairing is made, stays lit.

6Select 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 cancel pairing

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.

1Press CALL, rotate the control dial to

select [BT SIGNL], then press it.

Make sure that lights up.

2Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.

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3Operate the BLUETOOTH device to

connect to this unit.

or lights up.

Icons in the display:

Lights up when a cellular phone is connected to the unit.

Lights up when an audio device is connected to the unit.

Indicates the signal strength status of connected cellular phone.

To connect the last-connected device from this unit

Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device.

Press SRC.

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.

To install the microphone

For details on how to connect the microphone, refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide.

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.

1Activate the NFC function on the smartphone.

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

2Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark part of the smartphone.

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.

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 [AUTO PAIRING] in BT setup is set to [ON] (page 18).

1Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod.

2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB port.

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

Note

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.

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Connecting an iPod/USB Device

1 Turn down the volume on the unit.

2Connect the iPod/USB device to the unit.

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

When connecting iPhone 5

For MEX-N6050BT, the rear USB port is also available.

Listening to the Radio

Listening to the Radio

Tuning step setting is required (page 6).

To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].

Storing automatically (BTM)

1Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [GENERAL], then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select [BTM], then press it.

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

Connecting Other Portable

Audio Device

1 Turn off the portable audio device.

2 Turn down the volume on the unit.

3Connect 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.

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 and rotate the control dial. Select [SOUND] [AUX VOL] (page 17).

Tuning

1Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).

2Perform 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. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.

Storing manually

1While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.

Receiving the stored stations

1Select the band, then press a number button (1 to 6).

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Using Radio Data System (RDS)

Selecting program types (PTY)

Use PTY to display or search for a desired program type.

1 Press PTY during FM reception.

2Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it.

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

Type of programs

NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R. Music), LIGHT M (Light classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M (Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social Affairs),

RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN (Phone In), TRAVEL

(Travel), LEISURE (Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY (Country Music), NATION M (National Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M (Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

Setting clock time (CT)

The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.

1 Set [CT-ON] in GENERAL setup (page 16).

Playback

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 19) or visit the support site on the back cover.

MSC (Mass Storage Class)-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 MSC is required.

Notes

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

Playback of the following MP3/WMA/WAV files is not supported.

lossless compression files

copyright-protected files

DRM (Digital Rights Management) files

Multi-channel audio files

1

2

Connect an iPod/USB device to the USB port (page 9).

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).

For MEX-N6050BT, press SRC to select [USB1] for the USB port on the front, [USB2] to the USB port on the rear.

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 sudden loud sound may result when the call ends.

Operating an iPod directly (Passenger control)

Press and hold MODE during playback until [MODE IPOD] appears to enable operation by the iPod directly.

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).

1Make BLUETOOTH connection with the audio device (page 7).

2 Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].

3Operate 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 “App Remote” application via the BLUETOOTH function.

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 and rotate the control dial. Select [SOUND] [BTA VOL] (page 17).

Searching and Playing Tracks

Repeat play and shuffle play

1During playback, press (repeat) for Repeat play, or (shuffle) for Shuffle play.

2Press (repeat) or (shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired play mode.

Playback in selected play mode may take time to start.

Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.

Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™)

1During CD, USB or BT audio device*1 playback, press (browse)*2 to display the list of 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.

2Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.

3Repeat step 2 to search the desired track.

Playback starts.

To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode

Press (browse).

Searching by skipping items (Jump mode)

1 Press (browse).

2 Press SEEK +.

3Rotate the control dial to select the item.

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

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4Press ENTER to return to the QuickBrowZer mode.

The selected item appears.

5Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, then press it.

Playback starts.

Handsfree Calling

To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 7).

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 reject the call

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.

Calling from the phonebook

1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [PHONEBOOK], 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.

Calling 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.

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2Rotate the control dial to select a name or phone number from the call history, then press it.

The phone call starts.

Calling by phone number input

1Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [DIAL NUMBER], then press it.

2Rotate 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.

Calling 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.

1Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [VOICE DIAL], then press it.

Alternatively, press ENTER while the App Remote function is off.

2Say the voice tag stored on the cellular phone.

Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.

To cancel voice dialing

Press ENTER.

Calling by redial

1Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [REDIAL], then press it.

The phone call starts.

Presetting phone numbers

You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial.

1Select 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.

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

The contact is stored in the selected preset number.

Calling by preset number

1Press SRC, rotate the control dial to select [BT PHONE], then press it.

2Press a number button (1 to 6) to select the contact you want to call.

3Press ENTER.

The phone call starts.

Available Operations during Call

To preset the volume of the ringtone and talker’s voice

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

Adjusting the ringtone volume:

Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.

Adjusting 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 transfer a call

In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate device (this unit/cellular phone), press MODE or use your cellular phone.

Note

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

To check the status of SMS/email*

flashes when a new SMS/email 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

App Remote with iPhone/ Android Phone

Downloading the “App Remote” application is required from the App Store for iPhone or from Google Play for Android phone. Using the “App Remote” application, the following features are available:

Operate the unit to launch and control compatible applications on iPhone/Android phone.

Operate iPhone/Android phone with simple finger gestures to control the source of the unit.

Launch an application/audio source or search the keyword on the application by saying a word or phrase into the microphone (Android phone only).

Read out incoming text messages, SMS, email, Twitter, Facebook, Calendar, etc., automatically, and the text messages, SMS and email can be replied (Android phone only).

Adjust the sound settings (EQ10, Balance/Fader, Listening Position) of the unit via on iPhone/ Android phone.

Notes

For your safety, follow your local traffic laws and regulations, and do not operate the application while driving.

Available operations differ depending on the applications. For details on available applications, visit the support site on the back cover.

App Remote ver. 2.0 via USB is compatible with iOS 5/ iOS 6 installed iPhones.

App Remote ver. 2.0 via BLUETOOTH is compatible with Android devices with Android 2.2, 2.3, 3.*, 4.0, 4.1 or 4.2 installed.

Voice recognition function does not work depending on your smartphone. In that case, go to [Settings] – select [Voice Recognition].

SMS/E-mail/Notification reading is available for Android devices with TTS engine installed.

The “Smart Connect” application, provided by Sony Mobile Communications, is necessary for Twitter/ Facebook/Calendar, etc., notification read out.

Establishing the App Remote connection

1Connect iPhone to the USB port or Android phone with the BLUETOOTH function.

2 Launch the “App Remote” application.

3Press and hold APP 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 same numbers are displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit and the mobile device, then press ENTER on this unit and select [Yes] on the mobile device.

To terminate connection

Press and hold APP.

Selecting the source or application

You can operate the unit to select the desired source or application on your smartphone.

1Rotate the control dial to select the desired source or application, then press it.

To select another source or application, press SRC then rotate the control dial to select the desired source or application.

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

When SMS/E-mail, Twitter/Facebook/Calendar notifications, etc., are received, they are automatically announced through the car 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 ENTER to activate voice recognition.

2Say 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.

When a music or video application is selected*

Press 1 or 2 to enter HID mode, and press SEEK +/– to select a playback item, then press ENTER to start playback.

*Available only for an Android phone supporting HID (Human Interface Device Profile).

Making sound settings

You can adjust the settings for EQ, BAL/FAD/SW Level and Position via your smartphone.

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

Settings

Canceling the DEMO Mode

You can cancel the demonstration display which appears while this unit is turned off.

1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [DISPLAY], then press it.

2Rotate the control dial to select [DEMO], then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select [DEMOOFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play mode.

Basic Setting Operation

You can set items in the menu to the following procedure.

The following items can be set depending on the source and setting.

1 Press MENU.

2Rotate the control dial to select the setup category, then press it.

Setup categories are follows:

GENERAL setup (page 15)

SOUND setup (page 16)

DISPLAY setup (page 17)

BT (BLUETOOTH) setup (page 18)

APP REM (App Remote) setup (page 18)

3Rotate the control dial to select the options, then press it.

To return to the previous display

Press (back).

GENERAL Setup

CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 7)

TUNER-STP (tuner step) (page 6)

(Available only when the unit is turned off.)

CAUT ALM (caution alarm)

Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF]

(page 6). (Available only when the unit is turned off.)

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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).

AUX-A (AUX audio)

Activates the AUX source display: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only when the unit is turned off.)

CT (clock time)

Activates the CT function: [ON], [OFF] (page 10).

BTM (page 9)

SOUND Setup

C.AUDIO+ (clear audio+)

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

EQ10 PRESET

Selects an equalizer curve from 10 equalizer curves or off:

For MEX-N6050BT/MEX-N5050BT:

[OFF], [R AND B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIPHOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON], [SALSA], [CUSTOM].

For MEX-N5070BT:

[BOLLYWOOD], [R AND B], [ROCK], [POP], [DANCE], [HIP-HOP], [ELECTRONICA], [JAZZ], [REGUETON], [CUSTOM], [OFF].

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)

SET F/R POS (set front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from front/rear speaker to suit your position.

FRONT L ( ): Front left FRONT R ( ): Front right FRONT ( ): Center front

ALL ( ): In the center of your car CUSTOM: Position set by App Remote OFF: No position set

ADJ POSITION* (adjust position) Fine-tunes the listening position setting. Adjustable range: [+3] – [CENTER] – [-3]. SET SW POS* (set subwoofer position) NEAR ( ): Near

NORMAL ( ): Normal FAR ( ): Far

BALANCE

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

FADER

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].

LOUDNESS

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

AAV (advanced auto volume)

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

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].) RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode)

Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3], [OFF].

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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 cord. (Available only when [RBE MODE] is set to [OFF].)

Be sure to connect a 4 - 8 ohm subwoofer to either of the rear speaker cords. Do not connect a speaker to the other rear speaker cord.

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 [SET F/R POS] is set to [OFF].

DISPLAY Setup

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

Changes the display brightness. AT (auto)

Dims the display automatically when you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)

ON

Dims the display.

OFF

Deactivates the dimmer.

COLOR (preset color - dynamic color illuminator) Sets a preset color for the display and buttons on the main unit.

Selects from 12 preset colors, 1 customized color and 5 preset patterns.

CUSTOM-C (custom color)

Registers a customized color for the display and buttons.

BASE

Selects a preset color as a basis for further customizing: [RGB RED], [RGB GRN],

[RGB BLUE].

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

DAYNIGHT

Sets a different color for DAY/NIGHT mode according to the dimmer setting.

[DAY]: [DIMMER] sets to [OFF] or [AUTO] (turn off the head light).

[NIGHT]: [DIMMER] sets to [ON] or [AUTO] (turn on the head light).

SND SYNC (sound synchronization)

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

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