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In-car
Bluetooth®
Commander

Operating Instructions GB

Mode d’emploi

Manual de instrucciones

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Table of Contents

Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Guide to Parts and Controls. . . 3

Connection/Installation

Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Parts List for Installation. . . . . . 5

Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Getting Started

Turning the Power on. . . . . . . . 9

Setting on the Car Audio Unit

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Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device

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Playback

Playing a BLUETOOTH Device

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Handsfree via
BLUETOOTH

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

Using Voice Recognition . . . . 14

Additional Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Features

Bring your smartphone to easily
control calls, music and more.
This In-car Bluetooth®
Commander for Smartphone has
Sony’s voice technology app
activation and an intuitively
designed keypad, so you ca n keep
using your Smartphone without
ever taking your eyes off the road.
All you need to get started is an
AUX input and USB power supply.

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Guide to Parts and Controls

Adaptor

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 MODE

Switches between volume
mode and zoom mode.

PAI RIN G

Press and hold for 2 seconds to
set pairing.
Press and hold for 7 seconds to
reset pairing history and
MODE setting of the adaptor.

 ZOOM/VOL (volume)

indicator (white)

Lights up when selecting
zoom mode.
Flashes 4 times when
completing to reset the
adaptor.

 Receptor for the remote

commander

 indicator (blue)

Flashes quickly in pairing
standby mode.

Flashes slowly in BLUETOOTH
standby mode.
Stays lit while connected using
BLUETOOTH.

 MIC (microphone)

Built-in microphone.
It is not available when the
external microphone is
installed.

 AUDIO OUT jack

Connects to the car audio unit
with an AUX cable.

 USB port

Connects to supply power to
the adaptor.

 MIC-IN (microphone input)

jack

Installs the external
microphone.

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/

Forward/reverse the track on
the music app.

 N-Mark

Touch with an Android
smartphone to make a
BLUETOOTH connection.

VOICE

Activate the Assistant for RM­X7BT function (only Android
smartphones installed with
the app) or the Siri function
(iPhone only).
Press and hold for 2 seconds to
activate voice dial (Android
smartphones only).

(call)

Receive/end a call.



Play/pause the track on the
music app.

 Emitter of infrared rays

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 Ring

When selecting VOL (volume)
on the adaptor, you can adjust
the volume on the
smartphone.
When selecting ZOOM on the
adaptor, you can use the zoom
function on the “Waze” app
(Android™ smartphone only).
For details, refer to the help of
the application.

 Holder release button
 Holder

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Connection/Installation

Installation

Cautions

 It is extremely dangerous if the

cord becomes wound around
the steering column or
gearstick. Be sure to keep it and
other parts from interfering with
your driving operations.

 Avoid installing the adaptor and

remote commander in areas
subject to dust, dirt, excessive
vibration, or high temperature,
such as in direct sunlight, on the
dashboard or near heater ducts.

 The adaptor is controlled with

infrared rays from the remote
commander. The adaptor and
remote commander are not
connected with BLUETOOTH.

 Do not place obstacles between

Parts List for

the adaptor and remote
commander because it may
interfere with communication
with infrared rays.

 Do not cover the emitter on the

remote commander with your
fingers.

 It is recommended to place the

adaptor near the operator as the
microphone is installed to the
adaptor.

 If your car’s ignition has no ACC

position, remove the USB cable
each time you turn the ignition
off to prevent battery drain.

This parts list does not include all
the package contents.

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Connection

Connecting to an AUX input jack/USB port in the console box

Connecting to an AUX input jack/USB port under the console
panel

Notes

 Connect the adaptor with the AUX cable  and USB cable .
 Install the adaptor to a site where it can receive the IR signal of the remote

commander.

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Installation

Installing the lithium
battery

1 Pull the remote commander

while pressing the holder
release button on the holder
to remove from the holder.

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.

2 Open the cover on the bottom

of remote commander with a
coin, etc.

3 Install the supplied lithium

battery  to the remote
commander.

CAUTION

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

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 wit h 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.

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Installing the remote
commander

Before installing

 Make sure that the angle of slant

at the holder or the direction of
remote commander is suitable
for the installation site. There are
4 grooves on the remote
commander, and depending on
the situation, you can install the
remote commander four
different ways.

 To prevent making unnecessary

hole or attaching tape to an
unsuitable site of the car, install
the remote commander and
adaptor to a site where they can
definitely send and receive the
IR signal.

1 Make a hole with a diameter

of 2 mm on the installation
site of your car.

2 Peel the tape on the bottom

of the holder and attach it on
the installation site.

Fix the hole of the holder on
the hole of the car.

3 Install the supplied screw 

to the hole of the holder and
secure it to the installation
site.

4 Set the remote commander

with the lithium battery to the
holder.

Insert the groove of the
remote commander in the
hook of the holder, and push
the remote commander until it
clicks.

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Installing the adaptor

1 Attach the adaptor to the

installation site using the
supplied double-sided tape
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Getting Started

Turning the Power on

1 Turn the ignition on or set the

ignition to ACC.

The adaptor turns on.

To turn the power off

Turn the ignition off.
The adaptor turns off.

Note

If your car’s ignition has no ACC
position, remove the USB cable each
time you turn the ignition off to
prevent battery drain.

2 Connect the AUX cable and

USB cable.

Note

Before attaching the tape, clean
each installation site of the adaptor
and remote commander with a dry
cloth.

Setting on the Car
Audio Unit

1 Switch the source on the car

audio unit to the AUX source.

When connecting the adaptor
to the car audio unit, the
sound of the device connected
to the adaptor is output from
the speaker on the car audio
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For details, refer to the
operating instructions
supplied with the car audio
unit.

Preparing a
BLUETOOTH Device

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, tu rn
down the volume of the car audio
unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.

Connecting with a
Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)

By touching the N-Mark on the
remote commander with an NFC*
compatible smartphone, the
adaptor 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 devi ces.

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

remote commander with the
N-Mark part of the
smartphone.

Make sure that lights up on
the adaptor.

To disconnect by One touch

Touch the N-Mark part of the
remote commander with the N­Mark part of the smartphone
again.

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Notes

 When making the connection,

handle the smartphone carefully to
prevent scratches.

 One touch connection is not

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

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
adaptor and other devices to
recognize each other.

1 Place the BLUETOOTH device

within 1 m (3 ft) of this
adaptor.

2 Press and hold PAIRING for 2

seconds.

flashes quickly while the
adaptor is in pairing standby
mode.

3 Perform pairing on the

BLUETOOTH device so it
detects this adaptor.

4 Select [RM-X7BT] (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].

When pairing is made,
flashes.

6 Select this adaptor on the

BLUETOOTH device to
establish the BLUETOOTH
connection.

lights up when the

connection is made.

Notes

 While connecting to a BLUETOOTH

device, this adaptor cannot be
detected from another device. To
enable detection, enter the pairing
mode and search for this adaptor
from another device.

 Depending on the status of the

BLUETOOTH device, it may not be
possible to obtain your model
name.

To start playback

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

To ca ncel pa iring

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

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Connecting with a paired
BLUETOOTH device

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

Tips

 The adaptor remembers the 5

most recently paired devices.

 If the BLUETOOTH signal on, when

the ignition is turned on, this
adaptor automatically reconnects
to the most recently connected
smartphone.

Playback

Playing a BLUETOOTH
Device

The adaptor supports various
BLUETOOTH audio profiles. You
can play contents on a connected
device that supports BLUETOOTH
A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Profile).

Notes

 The adaptor supports the SBC/AAC

codec. The codec is automatically
switched depending on the
connected device.

 The remote commander may not

work properly depending on the
performance of the connected
device or music app.

 As the music app operates with the

HID (Human Interface Device
Profile), connect a smartphone that
supports HID or AVRCP.

 When connecting with HID, the

software keyboard o n a
smartphone does not appear. If
you use the software keyboard,
deactivate HID on the smartphone.

1 Make BLUETOOTH connection

with the audio device
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2 Make sure that stays lit.

If a connection has not been
established, select [RM-X7BT]
on the BLUETOOTH device.

3 Press  on the remote

commander.

Start audio playback with the
music app on the connected
BLUETOOTH device.

Note

Once the adaptor and the
BLUETOOTH device are connected,
you can control playback by pressing
 and /.

Handsfree via
BLUETOOTH

You can operate a smartphone
handsfree by simply speaking into
the built-in microphone or an
external microphone installed on
the adaptor. Installing the external
microphone helps increase voice
recognition.
To use a smartphone, connect it
with this adaptor. For details, see
“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 10).

Receiving a Call

1 Press when a call is

received with a ringtone.

The phone call starts.

Note

The ringtone and talker’s voice are
output only from the speakers of the
car au dio unit.

To reject the call

Press and hold for 2 seconds.

To en d th e ca l l

Press again.

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To switch between handsfree
mode and handheld mode

During a call, press and hold
to switch the phone call audio
between the adaptor and
smartphone.

Using Voice
Recognition

You can control an application by
voice command.

Note

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

Using Assistant for RM­X7BT with an Android
smartphone

By installing Assistant for RM­X7BT, you can use an Android
smartphone handsfree by simply
speaking into the microphone.
For details, refer to the help of the
application.

Downloading the app from
Google Play is required.

Notes

 The app is an app for controlling

Sony audio devices which are
compatible with the app, by your
Android smartphone.

 What you can control with the app

varies depending on the
connected device.

 To make use of the app features,

see the details on your Android
smartphone.

 For further details on the app, visit

the following URL:
http://s-assistant.sony.net/

1 Activate the app function on

the Android smartphone.

2 Press VOICE.

The voice command display
appears.

3 After the Android smartphone

beeps, speak into the
microphone.

The app starts responding.

To deactivate the app

Press VOICE.

Notes

 The Android smartphone may not

recognize your voice de pending on
usage conditions.

 The Android smartphone may not

recognize your voice under noisy
conditions such as loud sound
from the car audio, road noise or
air conditioner noise.

 The app may not function properly,

or the response time may lag in
locations where mobile network
signals are difficult to receive.

 If you play a track with an Android

smartphone using the BLUETOOTH
audio connection, when the track
starts playback via BLUETOOTH,
the app automatically quits.

 There is no audio sound while the

app is activated.

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Using Siri Eyes Free

Siri Eyes Free allows you to use an
iPhone handsfree by simply
speaking into the microphone.
You can perform the handsfree
registration for an iPhone that
supports Siri Eyes Free. Availability
is limited iPhone 4s or later. Make
sure that your iPhone is running
the latest iOS version.

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 ma y not recognize your

voice depending on usage
conditions.

 The iPhone ma y not recognize your

voice under noisy conditions such
as loud sound from the car audio,
road noise or air conditioner noise.

 Siri Eyes Free may not function

properly, or the response time may
lag in locations where iPhone
signals are difficult to receive.

 If you play a track with an iPhone

using the BLUETOOTH audio
connection, when the track starts
playback via BLUETOOTH, Siri Eyes
Free automatically quits.

 There is no audio sound while Siri

Eyes Free is activated.

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 Check that the battery of

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Troubleshooting

The following checklist will help
you remedy problems you may
encounter with your adaptor and
remote commander.
Before going through the checklist
below, check the connection and
operating procedures.
If the problem is not solved, visit
the support site on the reference
guide (separate document).

General

No sound or the sound is very
low.

 The volume of the connected

device is very low.
 Increase the volume of the

connected device.

 Check that the adaptor is

connected to the car audio unit
with the AUX cable.

 Check that the source of the car

audio unit is set to the AUX
source.

The smartphone does not work.

 Check that the emitter on the

remote commander is not
covered with your fingers.

 Check that the adaptor is

installed to a site where it can
receive the IR signal of the
remote commander.

NFC function

One touch connection (NFC) is
not possible.

 If the smartphone does not

respond to the touching.
 Check that the NFC function

of the smartphone is turned
on.

 Move the N-Mark part of the

smartphone closer to the N­Mark part on this remote
commander.

 If the smartphone is in a case,

remove it.

 NFC receiving sensitivity

depends on the device.
If One touch connection with
the smartphone fails several
times, make BLUETOOTH
connection manually.

BLUETOOTH function

The connecting device cannot
detect this adaptor.

 Before the pairing is made, set

this adaptor to pairing standby
mode.

 While connected to a

BLUETOOTH device, th is adaptor
cannot be detected from
another device.
 Disconnect the current

connection and search for this
adaptor from another device.

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No ringtone.

 Depending on the connecting

device, the ringtone may not be
sent properly.

The sound skips during playback
of a BLUETOOTH audio device.

 Reduce the distance between

the adaptor and the
BLUETOOTH audio device.

 If the BLUETOOTH audio device

is stored in a case which
interrupts the signal, remove
the audio device from the case
during use.

 Several BLUETOOTH devices or

other devices which emit radio
waves are in use nearby.

 Tu rn o ff th e othe r de vi ce s.
 Increase the distance from

the other devices.

 The playback sound stops

momentarily when the
connection between this
adaptor and the smartphone is
being made. This is not a
malfunction.

The connected BLUETOOTH
audio device cannot be
controlled.

 Check that the connected

BLUETOOTH audio device
supports HID or AVRCP.

A call is answered
unintentionally.

 The connecting phone is set to

answer a call automatically.

If these solutions do not help
improve the situation, consult
your nearest Sony dealer.

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