USER MANUAL MEX-BT4000P SONY
Bluetooth® Audio System
Operating Instructions US
Mode d'emploi FR
Owner's Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MEX-BT4000P Serial No. ____
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
Warning
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. - Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. - Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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 and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it deemed to comply without maximum permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it should be installed and operated keeping the radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person's body (excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.
For the State of California, USA only
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains perchlorate
((SiriusXm)) READY
SiriusXM subscriptions and Connect Tuner are sold separately.
www.siriusxm.com.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and its subsidiaries. All other marks and logos are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
This product contains technology subject to certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft. Use or distribution of this technology outside of this product is prohibited without the appropriate license(s) from Microsoft.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
BlackBerry® is the property of Research In Motion Limited and is registered and/or used in the U.S. and countries around the world. Used under license from Research In Motion Limited.
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 34). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold SOURCE/OFF until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
Table of contents
Getting Started 6
Notes on Bluetooth function 6
Canceling the DEMO mode....6
Setting the clock....7
Detaching the front panel....7
Location of controls....8
Radio 11
Storing and receiving stations 11
RDS....12
CD 13
Playing a disc....13
USB devices....13
Playing back a USB device 13
iPod 14
Playing back an iPod .... 14
Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control ....15
Pandora® internet radio via USB (iPhone)....16
Playing back Pandora® 16
Searching and playing tracks 17
Playing tracks in various modes....17
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™ 18
Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ ....19
Changing the illumination....19
Changing the color of display and buttons — Dynamic Color Illuminator ..... 19
Advanced color setting 20
Connecting Bluetooth devices....21
Bluetooth operations....21
Pairing 22
Connection 23
Handsfree calling 25
Music streaming....28
Initializing Bluetooth Settings 29
Pandora® internet radio via Bluetooth wireless technology
(Android™ & BlackBerry® phones)....30
Playing back Pandora® 30
Sound Settings and Setup Menu....31
Changing the sound settings....31
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine ....32
Adjusting setup items ....34
Using optional equipment....36
Auxiliary audio equipment....36
SiriusXM Connect Tuner ....36
Additional Information....37
Precautions 37
Maintenance 40
Specifications....40
Troubleshooting....42
Getting Started
Notes on Bluetooth function
Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER'S TIME RELATED TO OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Safe and efficient use
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by Sony may void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Please check for exceptions, due to national requirement or limitations, in usage of Bluetooth equipment before using this product.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the areas where you drive.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require.
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.
Canceling the DEMO mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which appears while this unit is turned off.
The setup display appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until "DEMO" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "DEMO-OFF," then press it.
The setting is complete.
4 Press ← (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/play mode.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears, then press it. The hour indication flashes.
3 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK -/+
4 After setting the minute, press the select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press DSPL.
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft.
1 Press and hold SOURCE/OFF ①.
The unit is turned off.
2 Press the front panel release button ②, then remove the panel by pulling it towards you.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used.
Note
Do not subject the front panel to heat/high temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part Ⓐ of the front panel with part Ⓑ of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.
Location of controls
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations.
1 SOURCE/OFF button*1
Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth Pandora®/Bluetooth phone).
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display disappears.
2 SEEK +/- buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find a station manually (press and hold).
CD/USB:
To skip a track (press); skip tracks continuously (press, then press again within about 1 second and hold); reverse/fast-forward a track (press and hold).
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
To skip a track (press ⓊSEEK +).
Bluetooth Audio *4 :
To skip a track (press); reverse/fast-forward a track (press and hold).
3 CALL button page 22
To enter the call menu (press); switch the Bluetooth signal (press and hold more than 2 seconds).
4 Control dial/select/ (handsfree) button page 25, 26, 31, 34
To adjust volume (rotate); select items (press and rotate); receive/end a call (press).
5 Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), and playback starts.
6 Display window
7 ▲ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
8 USB connector page 13, 14
9 ← (BACK)/MODE button*1 page 11, 15, 17, 27, 31
To return to the previous display.
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
USB (iPod):
To enter/cancel the passenger control (press and hold).
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
To enter the bookmark mode (press and hold).
Bluetooth phone:
To activate/deactivate the appropriate device (this unit/cellular phone).
10 Front panel release button page 7
11 Receptor for the remote commander
12 Q (BROWSE) button page 16, 18, 36
CD/USB:
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™ mode.
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
To see a list of your stations.
13 PTY (Program Type)/CAT (Category)*2 button page 12, 36
To select PTY in RDS.
14 Number buttons
Radio: page 11
To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold).
CD/USB:
①/②: ALBUM ▼/▲ (during MP3/
WMA/AAC playback)
To skip an album (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).
③: REP*3 page 17
④: SHUF page 17
⑤: ZAP page 19
⑥: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
①/②: Thumbs down (▼)/up (▲)
(press and hold for 1 second) page 16
⑥: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Bluetooth Audio *4 :
①/②: ALBUM ▼/▲
③: REP *3 page 29
④: SHUF page 29
⑥: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to resume playback.
Bluetooth phone: page 26, 27
To call a stored phone number (press); to store a phone number as a preset (press and hold) (in the call menu).
⑤: MIC (during a call) page 26, 27
To set the MIC gain (press); to select Echo Canceller/Noise Canceller mode (press and hold).
15 DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 29, 30, 37
To change display items (press); scroll a display item (press and hold).
16 AUX input jack page 36
*1 If a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected: when SOURCE/OFF is pressed, the connected device ("SIRIUSXM") will appear on the display. Press MODE to select the desired SiriusXM Connect tuner band.
*2 When a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
*4 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending on the device, certain operations may not be available.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the remote commander unless SOURCE/OFF on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first.
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Remove the insulation film before use.
To turn off the power; stop the source; reject a call.
To turn on the power; change the source (Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth Pandora®/Bluetooth phone).
To control Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth Pandora®, the same as SEEK -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by ↔.
To return to the previous display.
To apply a setting; receive a call; end a call.
To enter the call menu.
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/AM).
USB (iPod):
To enter/cancel the passenger control (press and hold).
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
To enter the bookmark mode (press and hold).
Bluetooth phone:
To activate/deactivate the appropriate device (this unit/cellular phone).
To enter sound setting (press); enter the setup menu (press and hold).
To control CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth audio device/Bluetooth
Pandora® , the same as ①/②
(ALBUM ▼/▲) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by ▲/▼.
To pause playback (press ⑥ (PAUSE)).
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold) (FM/AM).
Bluetooth phone:
To call a stored phone number (press); to store a phone number as a preset (press and hold) (in the call menu).
*1 If a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected: when SOURCE is pressed, the connected
device ("SIRIUSXM") will appear on the display. Press MODE to select the desired SiriusXM Connect tuner band.
*2 This button has a tactile dot.
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press MODE repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3 Rotate the control dial until "BTM" appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on the number buttons.
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).
Tuning automatically
1 Select the band, then press ⒽSEEK +/- to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Repeat this procedure until the desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to listen to, press and hold SEEK +/- to locate the approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/- repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
- Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available.
- RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Selecting PTY (Program Type)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired program type.
1 Press PTY during FM reception. The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), INFORM (Information), SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK (Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock), TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country), OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA (Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL (Classical), R AND B (Rhythm and Blues), SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues), LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK (Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality), PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College), WEATHER (Weather)
Note
You may receive a different radio program from the one you select.
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock.
1 Set "CT-ON" in setup (page 34).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even though an RDS station is being received.
CD
Playing a disc
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC files (page 38)).
1 Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press ▲.
Note
When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Displayed items may differ depending on the disc type, recording format and settings.
USB devices
- MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB devices compliant with the USB standard can be used.
- Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
- Backup of data to a USB device is recommended.
For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on the back cover.
Note
Connect the USB device after starting the engine. Depending on the USB device, malfunction or damage may occur if it is connected before starting the engine.
Playing back a USB device
1 Open the USB cover, then connect the USB device to the USB connector with its USB cable (not supplied).
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "USB" appears.
To stop playback, press and hold SOURCE/OFF for 1 second.
To remove the USB device, stop the USB playback, then remove the USB device.
Notes
- Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.
- Do not detach the front panel during playback of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Displayed items may differ depending on the USB device, recording format and settings.
Notes
- The maximum number of displayable data is as follows.
- folders (albums): 128
- files (tracks) per folder: 500
- It may take time for playback to begin, depending on the amount of recorded data.
- DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not be played.
- During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file, elapsed playing time may not display accurately.
- Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC files is not supported.
- lossless compression
- copyright-protected
iPod
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is used as a general reference for the iPod functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by the text or illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see “About iPod” (page 38) or visit the support site on the back cover.
Playing back an iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.
1 Open the USB cover, then connect the iPod to the USB connector with a USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied) * .
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPod is recommended.
The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD” appears in the display when iPod is recognized.)
Press and hold SOURCE/OFF for 1 second to stop playback.
To remove the iPod, stop iPod playback, then remove the iPod.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB, telephone volume is controlled by the iPhone itself. In order to avoid sudden loud sound after a call, do not increase the volume on the unit during a telephone call.
Note
Do not detach the front panel during playback of the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
Tip
The iPod is recharged while the unit is turned on.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock connector, playback starts in the mode set by the iPod. In this mode, the following buttons do not function.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed correctly.
Skipping albums, podcasts, genres, playlists and artists
| To | Do this |
| Skip | Press 1/2(ALBUM ▼/▲) [press once for each skip] |
| Skip continuously | Press and hold 1/2(ALBUM ▼/▲)[hold to desired point] |
Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control
You can operate an iPod directly even when it is connected to the dock connector.
1 During playback, press and hold MODE.
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be able to operate the iPod directly.
To exit the passenger control, press and hold ⓂMODE.
“MODE AUDIO” will appear and direct operation of the iPod will not be possible.
Note
The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
Pandora® internet radio via USB (iPhone)
Pandora® internet radio is available to stream music through your iPhone.
You can control Pandora® on a USB-connected iPhone from this unit.
Download the latest version of the Pandora® application and obtain more information from
www.pandora.com
For details on usable devices, visit the support site on the back cover.
Notes
- Certain Pandora® service functions may not be available.
- Pandora®'s service is currently only available in the U.S.
Playing back Pandora®
Before connecting the iPhone, turn down the volume of the unit.
1 Open the USB cover, then connect the iPhone to the USB connector with a USB connection cable for iPhone (not supplied)*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPhone is recommended.
2 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "PANDORA USB" appears. 3 Launch the Pandora® application on the iPhone.
4 Adjust the volume on this unit.
To pause playback, press ⑥ (PAUSE). To resume playback, press again.
To skip a song, press ⓊSEEK +.
Notes
- You cannot skip back to the previous song.
- Pandora® limits the number of skips allowed.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
"Thumbs" feedback
“Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback allows you to personalize stations to suit your preference.
Thumbs Up
During playback, press and hold ② (▲) for 1 second.
Thumbs Down
During playback, press and hold ① (▼) for 1 second.
Station list
The station list allows you to easily select a desired station.
1 During playback, press Q (BROWSE). 2 Press SEEK + to select the sorting order "BY DATE" or "A TO Z." 3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired station, then press it.
Playback starts.
QuickMix
QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora® stations in your station list randomly.
Edit your QuickMix station selections on the device before connection.
Bookmarking
The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked and stored in your Pandora® account.
1 During playback, press and hold MODE until "BOOKMARK" appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to select "TRK" (Track) or "ART" (Artist), then press it.
Searching and playing tracks
Playing tracks in various modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat play) or in random order (shuffle play).
Available play modes differ depending on the selected sound source.
1 During playback, press ③ (REP) or ④ (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired play mode appears.
Playback in the selected play mode may take time to start.
Repeat play
| Select | To play |
| TRACK | track repeatedly. |
| ALBUM | album repeatedly. |
| PODCAST*1 | podcast repeatedly. |
| ARTIST*1 | artist repeatedly. |
| PLAYLIST*1 | playlist repeatedly. |
| GENRE*1 | genre repeatedly. |
| OFF | track in normal order (Normal play). |
Shuffle play
| Select | To play |
| SHUF ALBUM | album in random order. |
| SHUF DISC *2 | disc in random order. |
| SHUF PODCAST *1 | podcast in random order. |
| SHUF ARTIST *1 | artist in random order. |
| SHUF PLAYLIST *1 | playlist in random order. |
| SHUF GENRE*1 | genre in random order. |
| SHUF DEVICE*3 | device in random order. |
| SHUF OFF | track in normal order (Normal play). |
*1 iPod only *2 CD only *3 USB and iPod only
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™
You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.
1 Press Q (BROWSE)*.
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears.
When the track list appears, press ➕ (BACK) repeatedly until the desired search category appears.
* During USB playback, press Q (BROWSE) for more than 2 seconds to directly return to the beginning of the category list.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm.
3 Repeat step 2 until the desired track is selected.
Playback starts.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode, press Q (BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the repeat/shuffle setting is cancelled.
Searching by skip items — Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can search for a desired item quickly.
1 Press SEEK + in Quick-BrowZer mode.
The item name will appear.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the item near the one desired.
The list is skipped in steps of 10% of the total number of items in the list.
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer mode and the selected item appears.
4 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item and press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a track.
To cancel Jump mode, press ➕ (BACK) or ⏚SEEK -.
Searching by alphabetical order — Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you can search for a desired item alphabetically.
1 Press SEEK + in Quick-BrowZer mode.
2 Rotate the control dial to select the first letter of the desired item, then press it.
A list of items beginning with the selected letter appears in alphabetical order.
3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, then press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a track.
Notes
- In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/the) before the selected letter of the item is excluded.
- Depending on the search item you select, only Jump mode may be available.
- Alphabet search may take some time, depending on the amount of tracks.
Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™
By playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a track in shuffle or shuffle repeat mode.
1 Press ⑤ (ZAP) during playback.
Playback starts from a passage of the next track. You can select the playback time (page 35).
Track
The track that you select returns to normal play mode from the beginning.
Pressing ➕ (BACK) will also play back the chosen track.
Tips
- Press (SEEK) +/- in ZAPPIN mode to skip a track.
- Press ①/② (ALBUM ▼/▲) in ZAPPIN mode to skip an album.
Changing the illumination
Dynamic Color Illuminator allows you to change the color of the display and buttons on the main unit to match the car's interior. You can select from 12 preset colors, customized color and 5 preset patterns.
Preset colors:
RED, AMBER, M_AMBER, YELLOW, WHITE, L_GREEN, GREEN, L_BLUE, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK.
Preset patterns:
RAINBOW, OCEAN, SUNSET, FOREST, RANDOM.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "COLOR" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired preset color or pattern, then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
Note
If the control dial is rotated rapidly, the color of the display and the buttons may change too quickly.
You can register a customized color for the display and buttons.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "CUSTOM-C" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial until "BASE" appears, then press it.
You can select a preset color as a basis for further customizing.
When you select “BASE,” the customized color is overwritten.
4 Rotate the control dial to select from "RGB RED," "RGB GRN," or "RGB BLUE," then press it. 5 Rotate the control dial to adjust the color range, then press it.
Adjustable color range: "0" - "32."
You cannot set "0" for all color ranges.
6 Press ← (BACK).
Changing DAY/NIGHT color mode
You can set a different color for DAY/NIGHT mode according to the dimmer setting.
| Color mode | DIMMER*1 |
| DAY | OFF or AUTO (turn off the head light*2) |
| NIGHT | ON or AUTO (turn on the head light*2) |
*1 For details on DIMMER, see page 35. *2 Available only when the illumination control lead is connected. 1 Select "DAYNIGHT" in step 2. 2 Select "DAY" or "NIGHT." 3 Customize the preset channel from step 2 to 5.
Advanced color setting
Changing the color with sound synchronization — Sound Synchronization
When you select a preset pattern, sound synchronization becomes effective.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "SND SYNC" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "SYNC-ON," then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
You can display the menu more clearly (White) without concern for color setting.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "WHT MENU" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "WHITE-ON," then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
To cancel White Menu, select "OFF" in step 3.
Start up effect — Start White
In the Start White setting, when you press SOURCE/OFF, the display and buttons on the main unit turn white once, then change to the customized color.
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until "START-WHT" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "WHITE-ON," then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
To cancel Start White, select "OFF" in step 3.
Connecting Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth operations
The Bluetooth function allows for handsfree calling and music streaming via this unit. To use the Bluetooth function, the following procedure is necessary.
① Pairing
When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, mutual registration is required. This is called “pairing.” Registration is required only for the first time, as this unit and the other devices will recognize each other automatically thereafter.
② Connection
To use the device after pairing is made, start the connection. Sometimes pairing allows for connection automatically.
③ Handsfree calling/Music streaming
You can talk handsfree and listen to music when the connection is made.
If pairing is not possible, your device may not be compatible with this unit. For details on compatible devices, visit the support site on the back cover.
Installing the microphone
To capture your voice during handsfree calling, you need to install the microphone (supplied).
For details on how to connect the microphone, refer to the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide.
Operating the Bluetooth functions
1 Press CALL.
The call menu appears.
2 Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it.
3 Press ← (BACK)*.
The source returns to the Bluetooth phone.
* For SET PAIRING, REDIAL, VOICE DIAL and SET BT SIGNL settings, step 3 is not necessary.
The following items can be set:
SET PAIRING (page 22)
PHONEBOOK (page 25, 27)
REDIAL (page 26)
RECENT CALL (page 26)
VOICE DIAL (page 28)
DIAL NUMBER (page 26)
PH BOOK SEL (Phonebook Select) (page 25)
RINGTONE*
Selects whether this unit or the connected cellular phone outputs the ringtone: “1 (this unit)” - “2 (cellular phone).”
AUTO ANSWER
Sets this unit to answer an incoming call automatically: “OFF”-“1 (about 3 seconds)”-“2 (about 10 seconds).”
DEVICE DEL (Device Delete) (page 27)
SET BT SIGNL (Set Bluetooth Signal)
(page 23, 24)
* Depending on the cellular phone, this unit's ringtone may be output even if set to “2 (cellular phone).”
Pairing
The Bluetooth device (cellular phone, audio device, etc.) and this unit need to be “paired” before use between each other via the Bluetooth function.
Tips
- For details on pairing for a Bluetooth device, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the device.
- You can pair up to 9 Bluetooth devices with this unit.
1 Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m (3 ft) of this unit. 2 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "SET PAIRING" appears, then press it.
The unit enters pairing standby mode.
3 Set the Bluetooth device to search for this unit.
A list of detected devices appears in the display of the device to be connected. This unit is displayed as “Sony Automotive” on the device to be connected.
4 If passkey* input is required in the display of the device to be connected, input "0000."
If the device supports Bluetooth version 2.1, passkey input is not required.
* Passkey may be called “passcode,” “PIN code,” “PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on the device.
This unit and the Bluetooth device memorize each other's information, and when pairing is made, ✝ stays lit. The unit is ready for connection to the device.
Note
If “✗” continues to flash, the Bluetooth device may not be compatible with this unit. For details on compatible devices, visit the support site on the back cover.
5 Select this unit on the Bluetooth device to be connected.
“” or “” appears when the connection is made.
Notes
- While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. To enable detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this unit from another device.
- It may take time to search or connect.
- Depending on the device, the confirmation display of the connection appears before inputting the passkey.
- The time limit for inputting the passkey differs depending on the device. If the time expires, perform the pairing procedure from the beginning again.
- This unit cannot be connected to a device that supports only HSP (Head Set Profile).
Tip
Connection between this unit and the Bluetooth device may be automatic, depending on the device.
Cancelling pairing
Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this unit and the Bluetooth device are paired.
Connection
To use the device after pairing is made, start the connection. Sometimes pairing allows for connection automatically.
If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from here.
Connecting a cellular phone
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "SET BT SIGNL" appears, then press it.
“✗” lights up when Bluetooth signal is activated.
Note
When the Bluetooth signal for this unit is already ON, selecting “SET BT SIGNL” deactivates the Bluetooth signal.
Tip
You can also output the Bluetooth signal from this unit by pressing and holding CALL on this unit more than two seconds.
2 Turn on the cellular phone and activate the Bluetooth signal. 3 Connect to this unit using the cellular phone.
“” appears when the connection is made. If you select the Bluetooth Phone source after the connection is made, the network name and the connected cellular phone name appear in the display.
Icons in the display:
| Signal strength status of connected cellular phone.* |
| Remaining battery status of connected cellular phone.* |
* Turns off without handsfree connection. Differs in the case of a cellular phone.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Connecting the last-connected cellular phone from this unit
1 Make sure the Bluetooth signal of the cellular phone is activated. 2 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "BT PHONE" appears. 3 Press 📋 (handsfree).
"💡" flashes while the connection is being made, then stays lit while connected.
Notes
- Some cellular phones require permission to access their phonebook data during handsfree connection to this unit. Obtain permission via the cellular phone.
- While streaming Bluetooth audio, you cannot connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect from the cellular phone to this unit instead. A connecting noise may be heard over playback sound.
Tip
With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-connected cellular phone. But automatic connection also depends on the cellular phone's specification. If automatic connection is not made, connect manually.
Connecting an audio device
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "SET BT SIGNL" appears, then press it.
"✗" lights up when Bluetooth signal is activated.
2 Turn on the audio device and activate the Bluetooth signal. 3 Connect to this unit using the audio device.
"" appears when the connection is made.
Connecting the last-connected audio device from this unit
1 Make sure the Bluetooth signal of the audio device is activated. 2 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "BT AUDIO" appears. 3 Press ⑥ (PAUSE). "" flashes while the connection is being made, then stays lit while connected.
Handsfree calling
Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone, you can make/receive handsfree calls by operating this unit.
Before handsfree calling, check the following:
① Make sure that “☐” and “☒” appear in the display. ② If “☐” and “☒” do not appear, perform the connection procedure (page 23). ③ If you cannot connect this unit and the cellular phone via the Bluetooth function, perform the pairing procedure (page 22).
Receiving calls
When receiving a call, a ringtone is output from your car speakers or the connected cellular phone. The caller's name or phone number appear in the display.
1 Press ⬇ (handsfree) when a call is received with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, the caller's name may appear.
Rejecting a call
Press and hold SOURCE/OFF for 1 second.
Ending a call
Press 📊 (handsfree) again.
Calling from the phonebook
You can make a call from the phonebook in this unit (internal phonebook) or the cellular phone*.
For details on how to transfer the phonebook data of a cellular phone into this unit, see “Internal phonebook” (page 27).
* To access the cellular phone's phonebook from this unit, the cellular phone must support PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile). 1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "PHONEBOOK" appears, then press it. The phonebook which has priority appears. The default setting is the cellular phone (“CEL”). 2 Rotate the control dial to select an initial from the initial list, and then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select a name from the name list, and then press it. 4 Rotate the control dial to select a number from the number list, and then press it.
The phone call starts.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, contacts displayed on the unit may differ from the phonebook of the cellular phone.
Changing the phonebook priority
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "PH BOOK SEL" appears, then press it. 2 Select "CEL (cellular phone)" or "HU (this unit)" to set the priority.
Note on phonebook data
Prior to disposal or changing ownership of your car with this unit still installed, be sure to initialize all the Bluetooth related settings in this unit to prevent possible unauthorized access (page 29).
Disconnecting the power supply lead will also erase all the phonebook data.
Calling from the call history
You can access to the call history stored in this unit or the cellular phone, and make a call. This unit stores up to 20 calls in the call history.
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until “RECENT CALL” appears, then press it.
The call history list of this unit or the cellular phone (set with “PH BOOK SEL”) appears.
2 Rotate the control dial to select a name or phone number from the call history, then press it.
The phone call starts.
Note
The call history in this unit may not change even if the respective cellular phone's call history is deleted.
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until “DIAL NUMBER” appears, then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to enter the phone number, and lastly select “” (space), then press the 📋 (handsfree) button*.
The phone call starts.
* To move the digital indication, press
SEEK -/+ .
Note
“_” appears instead of “#” on the display.
Calling by preset number
You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset dial. For details on how to store, see “Preset dial” (page 27).
1 Press CALL.
2 Press a number button (① to ⑥) to select the contact you want to call.
3 Press 📊 (handsfree).
The phone call starts.
Calling by redial
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "REDIAL" appears, then press it.
The phone call starts.
Operations during a call
Presetting the volume of the ringtone and talker's voice
You can preset the volume level of the ringtone and talker's voice.
To adjust the ringtone volume:
Rotate the control dial while receiving a call. Ringtone volume can be adjusted.
To adjust the talker's voice volume:
Rotate the control dial during a call. The talker's voice volume can be adjusted.
Note
If the Bluetooth Phone source is selected, rotating the control dial will only adjust the talker's volume.
Mic gain adjustment
You can adjust the volume for the other party. Press ⑤ (MIC) to adjust the volume levels (“MIC-LOW,” “MIC-MID,” “MIC-HI”).
EC/NC Mode (Echo Canceller/Noise Canceller Mode)
You can reduce echo and noise.
Press and hold ⑤ (MIC) to set to “EC/NC-1” or “EC/NC-2.”
Call transfer
In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate device (this unit/cellular phone). Press MODE or use your cellular phone.
Notes
- For details on cellular phone operation, refer to your cellular phone manual.
- Depending on the cellular phone, handsfree connection may be cut off when call transfer is attempted.
Internal phonebook
You can transfer the phonebook data of a cellular phone into this unit. This unit can store data of up to 5 cellular phones, 1,000 contacts. You can only access to the internal phonebook of the cellular phone that is currently connected to this unit.
Notes
- Confirm that the cellular phone and this unit are connected via the Bluetooth function.
- Confirm that “HU” is selected in “PH BOOK SEL” in the call menu beforehand (page 25).
- For details on how to transfer the phonebook data from the cellular phone, refer to your cellular phone manual.
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "PHONEBOOK" appears, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial until “ADD CONTACT” appears, then press it. “WAITING” appears in the display of this unit. 3 Operate your cellular phone to transfer the phonebook data.
“RECEIVING” appears during transfer, then “COMPLETE” appears in the display of this unit when transfer is finished.
Updating an internal phonebook
Follow step 1 to 3 above.
1 Select a name in the internal phonebook or the call history that you want to delete, then press it. For details on how to access the name list in the internal phonebook, see page 25. 2 Rotate the control dial until "DEL CONTACT" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "DELETE-YES", then press it. “COMPLETE” appears when it is deleted.
To delete all the contacts in the internal phonebook or the call history, select "DELETE ALL" in step 2 above.
You can delete any of the stored internal phonebooks and the call histories.
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until "DEVICE DEL" appears, then press it. 2 Select the phonebook of the device you want to delete. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "DELETE-YES", then press it. “COMPLETE” appears when it is deleted.
Preset dial
Contacts (up to 6) in the phonebook can be stored in the preset dial.
1 Select a phone number that you want to store in the preset dial, from the phonebook, call history* or by inputting the phone number directly.
The phone number appears in the display of this unit.
* For the call history, you can also select from the caller name. In this case, the caller name appears in the display of this unit.
2 Press and hold a number button (① to ⑥) to select the preset number to store until “MEM” appears.
The contact is stored in the selected preset number.
Voice dial activation
You can activate voice dialing with a cellular phone connected to this unit by saying the voice tag stored on the cellular phone, then make a call.
1 Press CALL and rotate the control dial until “VOICE DIAL” appears, then press it. 2 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular phone.
Your voice is recognized, and the call is made.
Notes
- Check that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand.
- Store a voice tag on your cellular phone beforehand.
- If you activate voice dialing with a cellular phone connected to this unit, this function may not always work in some cases.
- Voice dialing may not work in some situations, depending on the effectiveness of the cellular phone's recognition function. For details, see the support site on the back cover.
Tip
Store voice tags while seated in the car, via this unit with “BT PHONE” source selected.
SMS indicator
While connecting a cellular phone to this unit, the SMS indicator informs you of any incoming or unread SMS messages.
If you receive a new SMS message, the SMS indicator flashes.
If there are any unread SMS messages, the SMS indicator stays lit.
Note
Function of the SMS indicator may depend on the cellular phone.
Music streaming
Listening to music from an audio device
You can listen to music from an audio device on this unit if the audio device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology.
1 Turn down the volume on this unit. 2 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "BT AUDIO" appears. 3 Operate the audio device to start playback.
4 Adjust the volume on this unit.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Adjusting the volume level
The volume level is adjustable for any difference between the unit and the Bluetooth audio device.
1 Start playback of the Bluetooth audio device at a moderate volume. 2 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 3 Press the select button. 4 Rotate the control dial until “BTA VOL” appears, and rotate the volume control dial to adjust the input level (“+18dB” - “0dB” - “- 8dB”).
Operating an audio device with this unit
You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on the audio device.)
| To | Do this |
| Skip albums | Press 1/2 (ALBUM ▼/▲) [press once for each album] |
| Repeat play | Press 3 (REP)*1 |
| Shuffle play | Press 4 (SHUF)*1 |
| Play | Press 6 (PAUSE)*2 on this unit. |
| Pause | Press 6 (PAUSE)*2 on this unit. |
| Skip tracks | Press SEEK -/+ (◄◄/►►I) [press once for each track] |
| Reverse/ Fast-forward | Press and hold SEEK -/+ (◄◄/►►I) [hold to desired point] |
*1 Press repeatedly until the desired setting appears. *2 Depending on the device, it may be necessary to press twice.
Operations other than the above should be performed on the audio device.
Notes
- Depending on the audio device, information such as title, track number/time, playback status, etc., may not be displayed on this unit. The information is displayed during Bluetooth audio playback only.
- Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of the audio device does not stop.
Initializing Bluetooth Settings
You can initialize all the Bluetooth related settings (pairing information, phonebook, call history, preset number, device information, etc.) from this unit.
1 Press and hold SOURCE/OFF for 1 second to turn off the power. 2 Press and hold the select button.
The menu list appears.
3 Rotate the control dial to select "BT INIT," then press it.
The confirmation appears.
4 Rotate the control dial to select "INIT-YES," then press it.
"INITIAL" flashes while initializing the Bluetooth settings; "COMPLETE" appears when initializing has finished.
Note
When disposing of this unit, preset numbers should be deleted with "BT INIT."
Pandora® internet radio via Bluetooth wireless technology (Android™ & BlackBerry® phones)
Pandora® internet radio is available to stream music through your Android™ and BlackBerry® phones.
You can control Pandora® on Bluetooth connected Android and BlackBerry phone from this unit.
Download the latest version of the Pandora® application and obtain more information from
www.pandora.com
For details on usable devices, visit the support site on the back cover.
Notes
- Certain Pandora® service functions may not be available.
- You can control Pandora® via the Bluetooth function on Android and BlackBerry phones only.
- Pandora®'s service is currently only available in the U.S.
Playing back Pandora®
Before connecting the mobile device, turn down the volume of the unit.
1 Connect this unit and the mobile device via the Bluetooth function (page 21). 2 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "BT PANDORA" appears. 3 Launch the Pandora® application on the mobile device.
4 Press ⑥* (PAUSE) to start playback.
* When the mobile device is connected, the device number may appear. Make sure that the same numbers are displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit and the mobile device, then press the select button on this unit and select "Yes" on the mobile device.
To pause playback, press ⑥ (PAUSE). To resume playback, press again.
To skip a song, press ⒽSEEK +.
Notes
- You cannot skip back to the previous song.
- Pandora® limits the number of skips allowed.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
Adjusting the volume level
The volume level of Pandora® internet radio is adjusted in the same way as a Bluetooth audio device. For details, see page 29.
"Thumbs" feedback
“Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback allows you to personalize stations to suit your preference.
Thumbs Up
During playback, press and hold ② (▲) for 1 second.
Thumbs Down
During playback, press and hold ① (▼) for 1 second.
Station list
The station list allows you to easily select a desired station.
1 During playback, press Q (BROWSE).
2 Press SEEK + to select the sorting order "BY DATE" or "A TO Z." 3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired station, then press it.
Playback starts.
QuickMix
QuickMix allows you to listen to songs played on one or more Pandora® stations in your station list randomly.
Edit your QuickMix station selections on the device before connection.
Bookmarking
The song or artist currently being played can be bookmarked and stored in your Pandora® account.
1 During playback, press and hold MODE until "BOOKMARK" appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to select "TRK" (Track) or "ART" (Artist), then press it.
Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Changing the sound settings
Adjusting the sound characteristics
1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired menu item appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
The following items can be set:
EQ7 PRESET (page 32)
EQ7 SETTING (page 32)
POSITION
SET POSITION (Listening Position setting) (page 33)
ADJ POSITION (Listening Position adjustment) *1 (page 33)
SET SW POS (Subwoofer Position setting) *1 (page 33)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: "RIGHT-15" – "CENTER" – "LEFT-15."
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: "FRONT-15" – "CENTER" – "REAR-15."
DM+ (page 33)
RB ENH (Rear Bass Enhancer) (page 34)
SW LEVEL (Subwoofer Level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level: "+10 dB" – "0 dB" – "-10 dB."
("ATT" is displayed at the lowest setting.)
AUX VOL (AUX Volume level) *2
Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: "+18 dB" – "0 dB" – "-8 dB."
This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.
BTA VOL (Bluetooth Audio Volume Level) *3 (page 29)
*1 Hidden when "SET POSITION" is set to "OFF." *2 When AUX source is activated (page 36). *3 When Bluetooth audio source is activated.
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine
Advanced Sound Engine creates an ideal in-car sound field with digital signal processing.
Selecting the sound quality — EQ7 Preset
You can select an equalizer curve from 7 equalizer curves (XPLOD, VOCAL, EDGE, CRUISE, SPACE, GRAVITY, CUSTOM or OFF).
1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until "EQ7 PRESET" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial until the desired equalizer curve appears, then press it.
4 Press ← (BACK).
To cancel the equalizer curve, select "OFF" in step 3.
Tip
The equalizer curve setting can be memorized for each source.
Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ7 Setting
The "CUSTOM" setting of EQ7 allows you to create your own equalizer settings.
1. Select a source, then press the select button. 2. Rotate the control dial until "EQ7 SETTING" appears, then press it. 3. Rotate the control dial until "BASE" appears, then press it. You can select an equalizer curve as a basis for further customization. 4. Rotate the control dial to select the equalizer curve, then press it. 5. Setting the equalizer curve.
① Rotate the control dial to select the frequency range, then press it.
BAND1: 63 Hz
BAND2: 160 Hz
BAND3: 400 Hz
BAND4: 1 kHz
BAND5: 2.5 kHz
BAND6: 6.3 kHz
BAND7: 16.0 kHz
② Rotate the control dial to adjust the volume level, then press it.
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.
Repeat steps ① and ② to adjust other frequency ranges.
6. Press ↩ (BACK) twice.
The equalizer curve is stored in "CUSTOM."
Optimizing sound by Time Alignment — Listening Position
The unit can simulate a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from each speaker to suit your position.
The options for “POSITION” are indicated below.
FRONT L (1): Front left
FRONT R (2): Front right
FRONT (③): Center front
ALL (4): In the center of your car
OFF: No position set
You can also set the approximate subwoofer position from your listening position if the listening position is set to other than “OFF.”
The options for “SET SW POS” are indicated below.
NEAR (A): Near
NORMAL (®): Normal
FAR (©): Far
1 During reception/playback, press the select button.
2 Rotate the control dial until "SET POSITION" appears, then press it.
3 Rotate the control dial to select from "FRONT L," "FRONT R," "FRONT" or "ALL," then press it.
4 Rotate the control dial until "SET SW POS" appears, then press it.
5 Rotate the control dial to select the subwoofer position from "NEAR," "NORMAL" or "FAR," then press it.
6 Press ← (BACK).
To cancel the listening position, select "OFF" in step 3.
Adjusting the listening position
You can fine-tune the listening position setting.
1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until "ADJ POSITION" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to adjust the listening position, then press it.
Adjustable range: “+3” - “CENTER” - “-3.”
4 Press ⇔ (BACK).
DM+ Advanced
DM+ Advanced improves digitally compressed sound by restoring high frequencies lost in the compression process.
1 During playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until "DM+" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "ON," then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
Tip
The DM+ setting can be memorized for each source.
Using rear speakers as a subwoofer — Rear Bass Enhancer
Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by applying a low pass filter setting (page 35) to the rear speakers. This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected.
1 During reception/playback, press the select button. 2 Rotate the control dial until "RB ENH" appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select from "1," "2" or "3," then press it. 4 Press ← (BACK).
Adjusting setup items
1 Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears. 2 Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting, then press it.*
The setting is complete.
4 Press ← (BACK).
* For CLOCK-ADJ and BTM settings, step 4 is not necessary. And for BT SIGNL and PAIRING settings, step 3 and 4 are not necessary.
The following items can be set depending on the source and setting:
CLOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 7)
CT (Clock Time)
Activates the CT function: "ON," "OFF" (page 12).
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF."
CAUT ALM (Caution Alarm) *1 Activates the caution alarm: "ON," "OFF" (page 7).
AUX-A (AUX Audio) *1 Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 36).
AUTO OFF
Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: "NO," "30S (Seconds)," "30M (Minutes)," "60M (Minutes)."
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: "ON,"
"OFF."
DIMMER
Changes the display brightness.
- “AT”: to dim the display automatically when you turn lights on. (Available only when the illumination control lead is connected.)
- "ON": to dim the display.
- "OFF": deactivate the dimmer.
COLOR (Preset Color)
Selects the preset color of the display and buttons on the main unit (page 19).
CUSTOM-C (Custom Color)
Selects a preset color as a basis for further customizing (page 20).
SND SYNC (Sound Synchronization)
Selects the color with sound synchronization: "ON," "OFF."
Sets the effect when the source is switched: “ON,” “OFF.”
START-WHT (Start White)
Sets the start up color: "ON," "OFF."
Scrolls long items automatically: "ON," "OFF."
ZAP TIME (Zappin Time)
Selects the playback time for the ZAPPIN function.
- “Z.TIME-1 (about 6 seconds),” "Z.TIME-2 (about 15 seconds)," "Z.TIME-3 (about 30 seconds)."
ZAP BEEP (Zappin Beep)
Applies a beep sound between track passages: "ON," "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 PHASE (Subwoofer Phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” “REV.”
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.”
LOUDNESS (Dynamic Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low volume levels: “ON,” “OFF.”
ALO (Automatic Level Optimizer)
Adjusts the playback volume level of all playback sources to the optimum level: "ON," "OFF."
PARENTAL *2
Sets the parental lock to “ON” or “OFF,” and edits the passcode (page 36).
BTM (Best Tuning Memory) (page 11)
BT INIT (Bluetooth Initialize) *1 (page 29)
BT SIGNL (Bluetooth Signal)
Turns the Bluetooth signal on/off.
PAIRING
Turns the pairing mode on/off.
Memorizes the information between this unit and the Bluetooth device.
*1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When the SiriusXM source is activated.
Using optional equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers.
Connecting a 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 unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to use a straight type plug.
Adjusting the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected audio device before playback.
1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Press SOURCE/OFF repeatedly until "AUX" appears. 3 Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume. 4 Set your usual listening volume on the unit. 5 Adjust the input level (page 32).
SiriusXM Connect Tuner
By connecting an optional SiriusXM Connect Tuner, you can use the features and functions of the SiriusXM satellite radio (SiriusXM subscriptions sold separately). For more details on services, visit the following web site: http://www.siriusxm.com/
Note
Select "SIRIUSXM" by pressing the SOURCE/OFF button beforehand.
Selecting channels
1 Press Q (BROWSE) to enter the browse mode. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired channel, then press it.
Selecting channels from categories
1 Press PTY/CAT to enter browse mode. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired category, then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the desired channel, then press it.
Storing channels
1 While receiving the channel that you want to store, press and hold a number button (① to ⑥) until “MEM” appears.
To receive the stored channel, select SX1, SX2 or SX3 by pressing ⬆MODE, then press a number button (① to ⑥).
Parental control
Some SiriusXM channels contain content that is not suitable for children. You can enable a parental control passcode for these channels.
1 On the setup menu (page 34), rotate the control dial to select "PARENTAL," then press it.
2 Rotate the control dial to select "LOCK SEL," then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select "LOCK-ON," then press it.
To unblock the channels, select “OFF” in step 3, then enter the passcode. The initial passcode is “0000.”
Changing the passcode
1 On the setup menu (page 34), rotate the control dial to select "PARENTAL," then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select "CODE EDIT," then press it. 3 On the current passcode input display, enter the current passcode, then press the control dial. The initial passcode is "0000." 4 On the new passcode input display, enter your new 4-digit passcode, then press the control dial.
Displaying the SiriusXM Radio ID
1 During playback, press Q (BROWSE) to enter the browse mode. 2 Rotate the control dial to select channel "0," then press it.
Changing display items
Press DSPL.
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.
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 back 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.
- 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
- The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)
– folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) - files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may be less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters) - displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 (Joliet)/64 (Romeo)
- 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 back.
• 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 multi-session.
Playback order of MP3/WMA/AAC files
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About iPod
- You can connect to the following iPod models. Update your iPod devices to the latest software before use.
Made for
-iPod touch (4th generation) -iPod touch (3rd generation) -iPod touch (2nd generation) -iPod touch (1st generation) -iPod classic -iPod with video* -iPod nano (6th generation) -iPod nano (5th generation) -iPod nano (4th generation) -iPod nano (3rd generation) -iPod nano (2nd generation) -iPod nano (1st generation)* -iPhone 4 -iPhone 3GS -iPhone 3G -iPhone
* Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video.
- “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.
About Bluetooth function
What is Bluetooth technology?
- Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a cellular phone and a headset. Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 33 feet). Connecting two devices is common, but some devices can be connected to multiple devices at the same time.
- You do not need to use a cable for connection since Bluetooth technology is a wireless technology, neither is it necessary for the devices to face one another, such is the case with infrared technology. For example, you can use such a device in a bag or pocket.
- Bluetooth technology is an international standard supported by millions of companies all over the world, and employed by various companies worldwide.
On Bluetooth communication
- Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m.
Maximum communication range may vary depending on obstacles (person, metal, wall, etc.) or electromagnetic environment.
- The following conditions may affect the sensitivity of Bluetooth communication.
- There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between this unit and Bluetooth device.
- A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, is in use near this unit.
- Because Bluetooth devices and wireless LAN (IEEE802.11b/g) use the same frequency, microwave interference may occur and result in communication speed deterioration, noise, or invalid connection if this unit is used near a wireless LAN device. In such as case, perform the following.
- Use this unit at least 10 m away from the wireless LAN device.
- If this unit is used within 10 m of a wireless LAN device, turn off the wireless LAN device.
- Install this unit and Bluetooth device as near to each other as possible.
- 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.
- Connection with all Bluetooth devices cannot be guaranteed.
- A device featuring Bluetooth function is required to conform to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated.
- Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned Bluetooth standard, some devices may not be connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the device.
- While talking on the phone hands free, noise may occur, depending on the device or communication environment.
- Depending on the device to be connected, it may require some time to start communication.
Others
- Using the Bluetooth device may not function on cellular phones, depending on radio wave conditions and location where the equipment is being used.
- If you experience discomfort after using the Bluetooth device, stop using the Bluetooth device immediately. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance
Replacing the lithium battery of the remote commander
When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of any other battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
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 assure 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
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS
CEA2006 Standard
Power Output: 17 Watts RMS × 4 at
4 Ohms < 1% THD+N
SN Ratio: 80 dBA
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)
Tuner section
FM
Tuning range: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz
Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf
Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz
Signal-to-noise ratio: 80 dB (stereo)
Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz
Frequency response: 20 - 15,000 Hz
AM
Tuning range: 530 - 1,710 kHz
Antenna (aerial) terminal:
External antenna (aerial) connector
Intermediate frequency:
9,115 kHz or 9,125 kHz/5 kHz
Sensitivity: 26 μV
CD Player section
Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB
Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz
Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit
USB Player section
Interface: USB (Full-speed)
Maximum current: 1 A
Wireless Communication
Communication System:
Bluetooth Standard version 2.1 + EDR
Output:
Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 dBm)
Maximum communication range:
Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft) *1
Frequency band:
2.4 GHz band (2.4000 - 2.4835 GHz)
Modulation method: FHSS
Compatible Bluetooth Profiles *2:
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.2
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)'s performance, operating system, software application, etc.
*2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices.
Power amplifier section
Output: Speaker outputs
Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms
Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)
General
Outputs:
Audio outputs terminal (front, rear, sub)
Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT)
Inputs:
Connector for optional SiriusXM Connect tuner cable
Telephone ATT control terminal
Remote controller input terminal
Antenna (aerial) input terminal
MIC input terminal
USB signal input connector
Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative ground (earth))
Dimensions: Approx. 178 × 50 × 179 mm (7 1/8 × 2 × 7 1/8 in) (w/h/d)
Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182 × 53 × 162 mm (7 1/4 × 2 1/8 × 6 1/2 in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessories:
Remote commander: RM-X231
Microphone
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Optional accessories/equipment:
USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP
SiriusXM Connect tuner: SXV100
Your dealer may not handle some of the above listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for detailed information.
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures.
For details on using the fuse and removing the unit from the dashboard, refer to the installation/connections manual supplied with this unit.
If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on the back cover.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
→ Check the connection or fuse. → If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the remote commander. - Turn on the unit.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
→ The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No sound.
→ The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the ATT lead) is activated. → The position of the fader control “FADER” is not set for a 2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
→ The beep sound is cancelled (page 34). → An optional power amplifier is connected and you are not using the built-in amplifier.
The contents of the memory have been erased.
→ The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition is switched.
→ The leads are not matched correctly with the car's accessory power connector.
During playback or reception, demonstration mode starts.
If no operation is performed for 5 minutes with “DEMO-ON” set, demonstration mode starts. Set "DEMO-OFF" (page 34).
The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window.
The dimmer is set to “DIM-ON” (page 35). The display disappears if you press and hold SOURCE/OFF. Press SOURCE/OFF on the unit until the display appears. The connectors are dirty (page 40).
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. Turn off the unit.
Radio reception
Stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
The connection is not correct. Connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power supply lead of a car's antenna (aerial) booster (only when your car has a built-in radio antenna (aerial) in the rear/side glass). Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial). If the auto antenna (aerial) will not go up, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead.
Preset tuning is not possible.
Store the correct frequency in the memory. The broadcast signal is too weak.
Automatic tuning is not possible.
The broadcast signal is too weak. Perform manual tuning.
RDS
PTY displays "----."
→ The current station is not an RDS station. → RDS data has not been received. → The station does not specify the program type.
CD playback
The disc cannot be loaded.
→ Another disc is already loaded. → The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in the wrong way.
The disc does not play back.
→ Defective or dirty disc. → The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 38).
MP3/WMA/AAC files cannot be played back.
→ The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA/AAC format and version. For details on playable discs and formats, visit the support site.
MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play back than others.
→ The following discs take a longer time to start playback. - a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure. - a disc recorded in Multi Session. - a disc to which data can be added.
→ For discs with very many characters, those may not scroll. → “AUTO SCR” is set to “OFF.” - Set "A.SCRL-ON" (page 35). - Press and hold DSPL (SCRL).
The sound skips.
→ Installation is not correct. - Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a sturdy part of the car. → Defective or dirty disc.
USB playback
You cannot play back items via a USB hub.
→ This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
Cannot play back items.
→ A USB device does not work.
- Reconnect it.
A USB device takes longer to play back.
→ The USB device contains files with a complicated tree structure.
The sound is intermittent.
→ The sound may be intermittent at a high-bit-rate of more than 320 kbps.
Pandora® connection is not possible.
→ Shut down the Pandora® application on the mobile device, and then launch again.
Bluetooth function
The connecting device cannot detect this unit.
→ Before the pairing is made, set this unit to pairing standby mode. → While connected to a Bluetooth device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. - Disconnect the current connection and search for this unit from another device. → When the device pairing is made, set the Bluetooth signal output to on (page 23, 24, 35).
Connection is not possible.
→ The connection is controlled from one side (this unit or Bluetooth device), but not both. - Connect to this unit from a Bluetooth device or vice versa. → Check the pairing and connection procedures in the manual of the other device, etc., and perform the operation again.
The name of the detected device does not appear.
→ Depending on the status of the other device, it may not be possible to obtain the name.
No ringtone.
→ Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial while receiving a call. → Depending on the connecting device, the ringtone may not be sent properly. - Set "RINGTONE" to "1" (page 22).
The talker's voice volume is low.
→ Adjust the volume level.
A call partner says that the volume is too low or high.
→ Adjust the volume accordingly using mic gain adjustment (page 26).
Echo or noise occurs in phone call conversations.
→ Lower the volume. → Set EC/NC Mode to “EC/NC-1” or “EC/NC-2” (page 27). → If the ambient noise other than the phone call sound is loud, try reducing this noise. E.g.: If a window is open and road noise, etc., is loud, shut the window. If an air conditioner is loud, lower the air conditioner.
The phone is not connected.
→ When Bluetooth audio is played, the phone is not connected even if you press 🔔 (handsfree).
- Connect from the phone.
The phone sound quality is poor.
→ Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions of cellular phone.
- Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone's signal if the reception is poor.
The volume of the connected audio device is low (high).
→ Volume level will differ depending on the audio device.
- Adjust the volume of the connected audio device or this unit.
No sound is heard from the Bluetooth audio device.
→ The audio device is paused.
- Cancel pause of the audio device.
The sound skips during playback of a Bluetooth audio device.
→ Reduce the distance between the unit 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.
- Turn off the other devices.
- Increase the distance from the other devices.
→ The playback sound stops momentarily when the connection between this unit and the cellular phone is being made. This is not a malfunction.
The connected Bluetooth audio device cannot be controlled.
→ Check that the connected Bluetooth audio device supports AVRCP.
Some functions do not work.
→ Check if the connecting device supports the functions in question.
The name of the other party does not appear when a call is received.
→ The calling phone is not set to send the phone number.
A call is answered unintentionally.
→ The connecting phone is set to answer a call automatically. → “AUTO ANSWER” of this unit is set to “ANS-1” or “ANS-2” (page 22).
Pairing failed due to time out.
→ Depending on the connecting device, the time limit for pairing may be short.
– Try completing the pairing within the time.
Bluetooth function cannot operate.
→ Turn off the unit by pressing SOURCE/OFF for more than 2 seconds, then turn the unit on again.
No sound is output from the car speakers during handsfree call.
→ If the sound is output from the cellular phone, set the cellular phone to output the sound from the car speakers.
The phonebook data stored in this unit does not appear.
→ The other Bluetooth device is connected to this unit via the Bluetooth function.
- Connect a cellular phone whose phonebook data has been transferred to this unit (page 25).
Pandora® connection is not possible.
→ Shut down the Pandora® application on the mobile device, and then launch again.
Error displays/Messages
BT BUSY (Bluetooth Busy)
→ The phonebook and the call history of the cellular phone are not accessible from this unit. - Wait for a while, and then try again.
CHECKING
→ The unit is confirming the connection of a USB device. - Wait until confirming the connection is finished.
DEVICE FULL
→ There are 5 devices already stored in the internal phonebook. - Delete one of them, then try to add the other cellular phone's data (page 27).
EMPTY
→ The call history is empty. → The phonebook is empty.
ERROR
→ The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. – Clean or insert the disc correctly. → A blank disc has been inserted. → The disc cannot play due to a problem.
- Insert another disc. → USB device was not automatically recognized.
- Reconnect it again. → Press ▲ to remove the disc. → BT Initialize failed. → Phonebook access failed.
→ Phonebook content was changed while accessing the cellular phone.
- Access the phonebook in the cellular phone again.
FAILURE
→ The connection of speakers/amplifiers is incorrect. - See the installation/connections manual of this model to check the connection.
HUB NO SUPRT (Hubs Not Supported)
→ USB hub is not supported on this unit.
MEM FAILURE (Memory Failure)
→ This unit failed to store the contact in the preset dial.
- Make sure that the number you intend to store is correct (page 27).
MEMORY BUSY
→ This unit is storing data. - Wait until storing has finished.
MEMORY FULL
→ 1,000 contacts have been stored. - The internal phonebook can store a maximum of 1,000 contacts.
NO DEV (No Device)
→ USB is selected as source without a USB device connected. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during playback. - Be sure to connect a USB device and USB cable. → Bluetooth audio source is selected without a Bluetooth audio device connected. A Bluetooth audio device has been disconnected during a call. - Be sure to connect a Bluetooth audio device. → Bluetooth phone source is selected without a cellular phone connected. A cellular phone has been disconnected during a call. - Be sure to connect a cellular phone.
→ Network name and cellular phone name are not received with cellular phone connected.
NO MUSIC
→ The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. - Insert a music CD in this unit. - Connect a USB device with a music file in it.
NO NAME
→ A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the track.
NO PHONEBOOK
→ There is no phonebook in this unit. - Transfer phonebook data to this unit.
NOT FOUND
→ There is no item beginning with the selected letter in Alphabet search.
OFFSET
→ There may be an internal malfunction.
- Check the connection. If the error indication remains in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
OVERLOAD
→ USB device is overloaded.
- Disconnect the USB device, then change the source by pressing SOURCE/OFF.
- Indicates that the USB device is out of order, or an unsupported device is connected.
P (preset number) EMPTY
→ The preset dial is empty.
PUSH EJT (Push Eject)
→ The disc cannot be ejected.
- Press ≜ (eject).
READ
→ The unit is reading all track and album information on the disc.
- Wait until reading is complete and playback starts automatically. Depending on the disc structure, it may take more than a minute.
UNKNOWN
→ Name or phone number cannot be displayed when browsing phonebook or call history.
USB NO SUPRT (USB Not Supported)
→ The connected USB device is not supported.
- For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site.
WITHHELD
→ Phone number is hidden by caller.
“LLLL” or “ナナナナ”
→ During reverse or fast-forward, you have reached the beginning or the end of the disc and you cannot go any further.
→ The character cannot be displayed with the unit.
For Pandora® internet radio:
CANNOT SKIP
→ Skipping tracks on Pandora® is not possible.
- Wait until the commercial ends.
- Pandora® limits the number of skips allowed on their service. Wait until the next song begins, or select another station on the list.
CHK DEV (Check Device)
→ Pandora® does not start up.
- Start up the Pandora® application and log into your account.
ERROR
→ "Thumbs" feedback failed.
- Try "Thumbs Up/Down" again.
→ Bookmarking failed.
- Try bookmarking again.
NO STATION
→ There is no station on your Pandora® account.
- Create a station on the mobile device.
NOT ALLOWED
→ “Thumbs” feedback is not allowed.
- Wait until the commercial ends.
- Some functions, such as Shared Station, do not permit feedback. Wait until the next song begins, or select another station on the list.
→ Bookmark is not allowed.
- Wait until the commercial ends.
- Select another song or station, then try it again.
OPEN APP (Open Application)
When connecting via the USB connector.
→ Pandora® does not start up.
- Start up the Pandora® application on iPhone.
OPEN APP (Open Application), PRESS PAUSE
When connecting via the Bluetooth function.
→ Pandora® does not start up.
- Start up the Pandora® application on the mobile device, then press ⑥ (PAUSE).
PAN NO SUPRT (Pandora Not Supported)
→ The connected device is not supported.
- For details on the compatibility of the device, visit the support site.
For SiriusXM:
CH LOCKD (Channel Locked)
→ The selected channel is locked by the parental control function.
CH UNAVL (Channel Unavailable)
→ The selected channel is not available. → The active channel has become unavailable.
CH UNSUB (Channel Unsubscribed)
→ There is no subscription to the selected channel. → The subscription to the active channel has been terminated.
CHK TUNR (Check Tuner)
→ The SiriusXM Connect tuner is not functioning properly. - Disconnect the SiriusXM Connect tuner, and connect it again.
CHECK ANT (Check Antenna)
→ The antenna (aerial) is not being used properly. - Make sure the antenna (aerial) is connected and being used properly.
CODE ERROR
→ Passcode inputs failed.
MEM FAILURE (Memory Failure)
→ This unit failed to store the channel in the preset dial. - Make sure that the channel you intend to store is correct.
NO SIGNAL
→ The service is stopped due to a signal interruption.
SUB UPDT (Subscription Updated), PRESS SELECT
→ Your subscription has been updated.
- Press the select button.
If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the time the problem began.
9 Button ↩ (BACK)/MODE *1 page 12, 17, 18, 29, 34
12 Button Q (BROWSE) page 18, 19, 40 CD/USB:
1 Button OFF
The reading begins.
The reading begins.
RED, AMBER, M_AMBER, YELLOW, WHITE, L_GREEN, GREEN, L_BLUE, SKY BLUE, BLUE, PURPLE, PINK.
Preset patterns:
RAINBOW, OCEAN, SUNSET, FOREST, RANDOM.
Note
Note
Note
Notes
Bluetooth Power Class 2 standard (max. +4 dBm)
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
1.2
AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile)
1.3
HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5
PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)
OPP (Object Push Profile)
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below:
Support site
If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following:
1 Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions.
2 Please contact (U.S.A. only);
Call 1-800-222-7669
URL http://www.SONY.com
