Sony DSX-A50BT User manual

4-408-056-21(1)
DSX-A50BT
FM/MW/LW Digital Media Player
FM/MW/LW
Digital Media
Player
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7.
Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO) schlagen Sie bitte
auf Seite 8 nach.
Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la
page 8.
Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere pagina 8.
Om de demonstratie (DEMO) te annuleren, zie pagina 8.
Operating Instructions GB
Bedienungsanleitung DE
Mode d’emploi FR
Istruzioni per l’uso IT
Gebruiksaanwijzing NL

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The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this DSX-
A50BT is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions
of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following URL:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Italy: Use of the RLAN network is governed:
– with respect to private use, by the
Legislative Decree of 1.8.2003, no. 259
(“Code of Electronic Communications”).
In particular Article 104 indicates when
the prior obtainment of a general
authorization is required and Art. 105
indicates when free use is permitted;
– with respect to the supply to the public of
the RLAN access to telecom networks and
services, by the Ministerial Decree
28.5.2003, as amended, and Art. 25
(general authorization for electronic
communications networks and services)
of the Code of electronic
communications.
Be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car for safety.
For installation and connections,
see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
Norway: Use of this radio equipment is not
allowed in the geographical area within a
radius of 20 km from the centre of
Ny-Alesund, Svalbard.
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku
Tokyo, 108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety
is Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters please
refer to the addresses given in separate
service or guarantee documents.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment
(Applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling
of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about recycling
of this product, please contact your local
Civic Office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander

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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.
Disposal of waste batteries
(applicable in the European
Union and other European
countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the battery or on the
packaging indicates that the battery
provided with this product shall not be
treated as household waste. On certain
batteries this symbol might be used in
combination with a chemical symbol.
The chemical symbols for mercury (Hg) or
lead (Pb) are added if the battery contains
more than 0.0005% mercury or 0.004%
lead. By ensuring these batteries are
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potentially negative consequences for the
environment and human health which
could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of the battery. The recycling
of the materials will help to conserve
natural resources. In case of products that
for safety, performance or data integrity
reasons require a permanent connection
with an incorporated battery, this battery
should be replaced by qualified service staff
only. To ensure that the battery will be
treated properly, hand over the product at
end-of-life to the applicable collection point
for the recycling of electrical and electronic
equipment. For all other batteries, please
view the section on how to remove the
battery from the product safely. Hand the
battery over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of waste batteries.
For more detailed information about
recycling of this product or battery, please
contact your local Civic Office, your
household waste disposal service or the
shop where you purchased the product.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 28). 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.
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.

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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RM-X231 Remote commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USB devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Searching and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Connecting Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Sound Settings and Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

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Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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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 24-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 .
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.

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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 16
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 21, 23, 26, 28
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 18
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/
LW).

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Bluetooth phone:
During a call, press to switch between
talking handsfree (via this unit), or by
the cellular phone.
(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
AF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button page 13,
14
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY
(press and hold) 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 16
Bluetooth Audio*1:
/*2: ALBUM /
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth phone: page 23, 24
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 23
To set the MIC gain (press); to
select Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller mode (press and hold).
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 13, 15, 20, 25
To change display items (press); scroll
the display item (press and hold).
USB connector page 15
AUX input jack page 29
*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/
LW).
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

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Number buttons
To pause playback (press 
(PAUSE)).
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold) (FM/MW/
LW).
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 or LW.
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 .
Setting AF (Alternative
Frequencies) and TA (Traffic
Announcement)
AF continuously retunes the station with
the strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.
1Press  repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Storing RDS stations with the AF and TA
setting
You can preset RDS stations along with the
AF/TA setting. If you use the BTM
function, only RDS stations are stored with
the same AF/TA setting.
If you preset manually, you can preset both
RDS and non-RDS stations with the AF/TA
setting for each.
1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually.
Select To
AF-ON activate AF and deactivate
TA.
TA-ON activate TA and deactivate
AF.
AF/TA-ON activate both AF and TA.
AF/TA-OFF deactivate both AF and TA.

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Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, the emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
Tip
If you adjust the volume level during a traffic
announcement, that level will be stored into
memory for subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume level.
Staying with one regional program
— REGIONAL
When the AF function is on: this unit’s
factory setting restricts reception to a
specific region, so you will not be switched
to another regional station with a stronger
frequency.
If you leave this regional program’s
reception area, set “REG-OFF” in setup
during FM reception (page 28).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and in
some other areas.
Selecting PTY (Program
Types)
Displays the currently received program
type. Also searches your selected program
type.
1Press and hold  (PTY) 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.
Type of programs
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 28).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
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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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 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
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
USB device to the USB connector with
its USB cable.
Playback starts.
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

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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.
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).
Select To play
REP-OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
REP-TRK track repeatedly.
REP-ALB album repeatedly.
Select To play
ALBUM album in random
order.
DEVICE device in random
order.
OFF track in normal order
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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
 –.
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
on the back cover.

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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:
* 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.
PAIRING (page 18)
PH BOOK (page 22)
REDIAL (page 23)
RECENT (page 22)
VO DIAL (page 24)
DIAL NUM (page 23)
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 20,
21)
Flashing

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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 on the back cover.
5Select 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.
Input passkey
“0000”

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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
network name and the connected
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.