Sony DSX-A50BT User manual

4-408-056-41(1)
DSX-A50BT
FM/MW/SW
Digital Media
Player
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Operating Instructions GB

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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.
Be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car for safety.
For installation and connections,
see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
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.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 27). The unit will shut off
completely and automatically in the set
time after the unit is turned off, which
prevents battery drain. If you do not set
the Auto Off function, press and hold
 until the display
disappears each time you turn the
ignition off.

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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Main unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RM-X231 Remote commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing and receiving stations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
USB devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Playing back a USB device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Searching and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Sound Settings and Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

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Getting Started
Notes on Bluetooth
function
Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER
DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT
LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE
OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND
PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO OR
ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS
PRODUCT, ITS HARDWARE AND/OR ITS
SOFTWARE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Safe and efficient use
Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by Sony may void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Please check for exceptions, due to national
requirement or limitations, in usage of
Bluetooth equipment before using this
product.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
cellular phones and handsfree equipment in
the areas where you drive.
Always give full attention to driving and pull
off the road and park before making or
answering a call if driving conditions so
require.
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).

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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 during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK).
The display returns to normal reception/
play mode.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-
ADJ” appears, then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press
 –/+.
4After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock, press .

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Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit
to prevent theft.
1Press and hold .
The unit is turned off.
2Press , then pull it off 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.

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Location of controls
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the
location of controls and basic operations.
(BROWSE) button page 15
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™mode.
SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the
source (Radio/USB/AUX/Bluetooth
audio/Bluetooth phone).
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off
the power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display
disappears.
Control dial/select/ (handsfree)
button page 20, 21, 25, 26
To adjust volume (rotate); enter sound
setting (press); enter menu (press and
hold); select setup items (press and
rotate); receive/end a call (press).
CALL button page 16
To enter the call menu (press); switch
the Bluetooth signal (press and hold
more than 2 seconds).
Display window
(BACK)/MODE button
Press to return to the previous display.
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW).
Bluetooth phone:
During a call, press to switch between
talking handsfree (via this unit), or by
the cellular phone.

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(front panel release) button
page 7
SEEK –/+ buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically
(press); find a station manually (press
and hold).
USB:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again
within about 1 second and hold);
reverse/fast-forward a track (press and
hold).
Bluetooth Audio*1:
To skip a track (press); reverse/fast-
forward a track (press and hold).
Receptor for the remote
commander
PTY button page 12
To select PTY in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
USB:
/*: ALBUM /(during MP3/
WMA/AAC playback)
To skip albums (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
: PAUSE
: SHUF page 14
Bluetooth Audio*1:
/*2: ALBUM /
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth phone: page 21, 22
To call a stored phone number (press);
to store a phone number as a preset
(press and hold) (in the call menu).
: MIC (during a call) page 22
To set the MIC gain (press); to
select Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller mode (press and hold).
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 12, 14, 19, 23
To change display items (press); scroll
the display item (press and hold).
USB connector page 13
AUX input jack page 28
*1 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports
AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is
connected. Depending on the device, certain
operations may not be available.
*2 This button has a tactile dot.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, it cannot be operated with the remote
commander unless  on the unit
is pressed.

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RM-X231 Remote
commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
OFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source;
reject a call.
SOURCE button
To turn on the power; change the
source (Radio/USB/AUX/Bluetooth
audio/Bluetooth phone).
()/() buttons
To control Radio/USB/Bluetooth audio,
the same as  –/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
(BACK) button
To return to the previous display.
ENTER button
To apply a setting; receive a call; end a
call.
PTY (Program Type) button
VOL (volume) +*/– button
CALL button
To enter the call menu.
MODE button
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/MW/SW).
Bluetooth phone:
During a call, press to switch between
talking handsfree (via this unit), or by
the cellular phone.
SOUND/MENU button
To enter sound setting (press); enter the
setup menu (press and hold).
(BROWSE) button
(+)/(–) buttons
To control USB/Bluetooth audio device,
the same as / (ALBUM /) on
the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be
operated by .
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
Number buttons
To pause playback (press 
(PAUSE)).
Radio:

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To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Bluetooth phone:
To call a stored phone number (press);
to store a phone number as a preset
(press and hold) (in the call menu).
* This button has a tactile dot.
Radio
Storing and receiving
stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use
Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an
accident.
Storing automatically — BTM
1Press  repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press 
repeatedly. You can select from FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW, SW1 or SW2.
2Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button ( to ) on the main unit
until “MEMORY” appears*.
* When the remote commander is used, the
number buttons  to  are available.

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Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ) on the main unit*.
* When the remote commander is used, the
number buttons  to  are available.
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press  +/–
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want
to listen to, press and hold  +/–to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
 +/–repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too
weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press .
Selecting PTY (Program
Types)
Displays the currently received program
type. Also searches your selected program
type.
1Press  during FM reception.
The current program type name appears
if the station is transmitting PTY data.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.

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Type of programs
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.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 26).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
USB devices
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB
devices compliant with the USB standard
can be used.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3),
WMA (.wma) and AAC (.m4a).
• Backup of data in a USB device is
recommended.
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site (page 37).
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
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
USB device to the USB connector with
its USB cable.
Playback starts.
NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs),
INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports),
EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama),
CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science),
VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music),
ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
Music), LIGHT M (Light classical),
CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER M
(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather),
FINANCE (Finance), CHILDREN
(Children’s program), SOCIAL A (Social
Affairs), RELIGION (Religion), PHONE IN
(Phone In), TRAVEL (Travel), LEISURE
(Leisure), JAZZ (Jazz Music), COUNTRY
(Country Music), NATION M (National
Music), OLDIES (Oldies Music), FOLK M
(Folk Music), DOCUMENT (Documentary)

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If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press  repeatedly
until “USB” appears.
To stop playback, press and hold
 for 1 second.
To remove the USB device, stop the USB
playback, then remove the USB device.
Note
Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that
they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a
loose connection.
Changing display items
Displayed items may differ depending on
the USB device, recording format and
settings.
Press .
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
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.
1During playback, press and hold the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial to select
“REPEAT,” then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.
4Press (BACK).
Repeat play
1During playback, press  (SHUF)
repeatedly until the desired play mode
appears.
Playback in selected play mode may take
time to start.
Select To play
REP-OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
REP-TRK track repeatedly.
REP-ALB album repeatedly.

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Shuffle play
Searching a track by
name — Quick-BrowZer™
You can search for a track in a USB device
easily by category.
1Press (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 playback, press (BROWSE) for
more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list (USB only).
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it to
confirm.
3Repeat step 2 until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode, press
(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the
repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
The item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
item near the one desired.
It skips in steps of 10% of the total item
number.
3Press the select button.
The display returns to the Quick-
BrowZer mode and the selected item
appears.
4Rotate 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
 –.
Select To play
ALBUM album in random
order.
DEVICE device in random
order.
OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).

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Connecting
Bluetooth devices
Bluetooth operations
The Bluetooth function allows for handsfree
calling and music streaming via this unit.
To use the Bluetooth function, the following
procedure is necessary.
Pairing
When connecting Bluetooth devices for
the first time, mutual registration is
required. This is called “pairing.”
Registration is required only for the first
time, as this unit and the other devices
will recognize each other automatically
thereafter.
Connection
To use the device after pairing is made,
start the connection. Sometimes pairing
allows for connection automatically.
Handsfree calling/Music streaming
You can talk handsfree and listen to
music when the connection is made.
If pairing is not possible, your device may
not be compatible with this unit. For details
on compatible devices, visit the support site
(page 37).
Operating the Bluetooth
functions
1Press .
The call menu appears.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
item appears, then press it.
3Press (BACK)*.
The source returns to the Bluetooth
phone.
* For PAIRING, REDIAL, VO DIAL and BT
SIGNL settings, step 3 is not necessary.
The following items can be set:
PAIRING (page 17)
PH BOOK (page 20)
REDIAL (page 22)
RECENT (page 21)
VO DIAL (page 23)
DIAL NUM (page 21)
RINGTONE*
Selects whether this unit or the
connected cellular phone outputs the
ringtone: “1 (this unit)”- “2 (cellular
phone).”
AUTO ANS
Sets this unit to answer an incoming call
automatically: “OFF”-“1 (about 3
seconds)”-“2 (about 10 seconds).”
BT SIGNL (Set Bluetooth Signal) (page 18,
19)

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* 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.
1Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m
(3 ft) of this unit.
2Press  and rotate the control
dial until “PAIRING” appears, then
press it.
The unit enters pairing standby mode.
3Set 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.
4If 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 (page 37).
Flashing
Input passkey
“0000”

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5Select this unit on the Bluetooth device
to be connected.
“”or“”appearswhenthe
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
1Press  and rotate the control
dial until “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 “BT SIGNL” deactivates
the Bluetooth signal.
Tip
You can also output the Bluetooth signal from
this unit by pressing and holding  on
this unit more than 2 seconds.
2Turn on the cellular phone and activate
the Bluetooth signal.
3Connect 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
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cellular phone name appear in the
display.
Changing display items
Press .
Connecting the last-connected cellular
phone from this unit
1Make sure the Bluetooth signal of the
cellular phone is activated.
2Press  repeatedly until “BT
PHONE” appears.
3Press (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
1Press  and rotate the control
dial until “BT SIGNL” appears, then
press it.
“ ” lights up when Bluetooth signal is
activated.
2Turn on the audio device and activate
the Bluetooth signal.
3Connect to this unit using the audio
device.
“ ” appears when the connection is
made.
Connecting the last-connected audio
device from this unit
1Make sure the Bluetooth signal of the audio
device is activated.
2Press  repeatedly until “BT
AUDIO” appears.
3Press  (PAUSE).
“ ” flashes while the connection is
being made, then stays lit while
connected.

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Handsfree calling
Once the unit is connected to the cellular
phone, you can make/receive handsfree
calls by operating this unit.
Before handsfree calling, check the
following:
Make sure that “ ” and “ ” appear in
the display.
If “ ” and “ ” do not appear, perform
the connection procedure (page 18).
If you cannot connect this unit and the
cellular phone via the Bluetooth
function, perform the pairing procedure
(page 17).
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.
1Press (handsfree) when a call is
received with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Notes
• Depending on the cellular phone, the caller’s
name may appear.
• The built-in microphone of this unit is located
on the inner panel. Do not cover the
microphone with tape, etc.
Rejecting a call
Press and hold  for 1
second.
Ending a call
Press (handsfree) again.
Calling from the phonebook
You can make a call from the phonebook of
the cellular phone*.
* To access the cellular phone’s phonebook from
this unit, the cellular phone must support PBAP
(Phone Book Access Profile).
1Press  and rotate the control
dial until “PH BOOK” appears, then
press it.
The phonebook appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select an
initial from the initial list, and then
press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select a name
from the name list, and then press it.
4Rotate the control dial to select a
number from the number list, and then
press it.
The phone call starts.