Sony MEX-BT3000 User manual

4-295-765-11(1)
MEX-BT3000
Bluetooth® Audio System
Bluetooth®
Audio System
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
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auf Seite 6 nach.
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page 6.
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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
MEX-BT3000 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.
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.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
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.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.

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Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 22). 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.
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connecting Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sound Settings and Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using optional equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
RM-X114 Remote commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Additional Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

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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).
Remember, in order to make or receive calls,
the handsfree and the electronic device
connected to the handsfree must be switched
on in a service area with adequate cellular
signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all
cellular phone networks or when certain
network services and/or phone features are in
use.
Check with your local service provider.

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Canceling the DEMO
mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears while this unit is turned 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 the front panel release button ,
then remove the panel by pulling it
towards you.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel,
the caution alarm will sound for a few
seconds. The alarm will only sound if the
built-in amplifier is used.
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.
(BACK) button
To return to the previous display.
SOURCE/OFF button
Press to turn on the power/change the
source (Radio/CD/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.
SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically
(press); find a station manually (press
and hold).
CD:
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).
Bluetooth Audio*1:
To skip a track (press); reverse/fast-
forward a track (press and hold).
CALL button page 12
To enter the call menu (press); switch
the Bluetooth signal (press and hold
more than 2 seconds).
Control dial/select/ (handsfree)
button page 16, 17, 20, 21
To adjust volume (rotate); select items
(press and rotate); receive/end a call
(press).
Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
Display window
AUX input jack page 23
(eject) button
To eject the disc.
MODE button page 9, 17
Radio:
To select the radio band (FM/MW/
LW).

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Bluetooth phone:
To activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone).
Front panel release button page 6
AF (Alternative Frequencies)/
TA (Traffic Announcement)/
PTY (Program Type) button
page 9, 10
To set AF and TA (press); select PTY
(press and hold) in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio: page 9
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD:
/: ALBUM /(during MP3/
WMA playback)
To skip an album (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
: REP*2page 11
: SHUF page 11
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth Audio*1:
/: ALBUM /
: REP*2page 19
: SHUF page 19
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth phone: page 17, 18
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 17
To set the MIC gain (press); to
select Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller mode (press and hold).
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 9, 11, 15, 19
To change display items (press); scroll a
display item (press and hold).
Receptor for the remote
commander
Microphone (on the inner panel)
To make the handsfree function work
properly, do not cover the microphone
with tape, etc.
*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.

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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 ) until “MEM”
appears.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).
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 to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or
traffic programs (TP) if received.

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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 an AF/TA
setting for each.
1Set AF/TA, then store the station with BTM
or manually.
Receiving emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, 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 22).
Note
This function does not work in the UK and some
other areas.
Local Link function (UK only)
This function enables you to select other
local stations in the area, even if they are not
stored on your number buttons.
1During FM reception, press a number
button ( to ) on which a local station
is stored.
2Within 5 seconds, press again a number
button of the local station.
Repeat this procedure until the local station is
received.
Selecting PTY (Program Type)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired
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.
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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Type of programs
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 22).
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 files (page 25)).
1Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press .
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the disc type, recording format and settings.
Playing tracks in various
modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat
play) or in random order (shuffle play).
1During playback, press  (REP) or
 (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired play mode appears.
Repeat play
Shuffle play
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)
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM* album repeatedly.
OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
Select To play
SHUF ALBUM* album in random
order.
SHUF DISC disc in random order.

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*WhenanMP3/WMAisplayed.
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.
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.
SHUF OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).

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* For SET PAIRING, REDIAL, VOICE DIAL and
SET 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 “SET 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.
SET PAIRING (page 13)
PHONEBOOK (page 16)
REDIAL (page 17)
RECENT CALL (page 16)
VOICE DIAL (page 18)
DIAL NUMBER (page 17)
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).”
SET BT SIGNL (Set Bluetooth Signal)
(page 14, 15)
Flashing
Input passkey
“0000”

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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“”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 “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  on
this unit more than two 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.
Icons in the display:
* Turns off without handsfree connection.
Differs in the case of a cellular phone.
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 “SET 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.
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:
Signal strength status of
connected cellular phone.*
Remaining battery status of
connected cellular phone.*

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Make sure that “ ” and “ ” appear in
the display.
If “ ” and “ ” do not appear, perform
the connection procedure (page 14).
If you cannot connect this unit and the
cellular phone via the Bluetooth
function, perform the pairing procedure
(page 13).
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 (page 8). 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 “PHONEBOOK” 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.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, contacts
displayed on the unit may differ from the
phonebook of the cellular phone.
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 19).
Disconnecting the power supply lead will also
erase all the phonebook data.
Calling from the call history
You can access to the call history of the
cellular phone, and make a call. This unit
stores up to 20 calls in the call history.
1Press  and rotate the control
dial until “RECENT CALL” appears,
then press it.
The call history list appears.
2Rotate 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 may not change even if the
cellular phone’s call history is deleted.

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Calling by phone number
input
1Press  and rotate the control
dial until “DIAL NUMBER” appears,
then press it.
2Rotate 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
 –/+.
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 18).
1Press .
2Press a number button ( to ) to
select the contact you want to call.
3Press (handsfree).
The phone call starts.
Calling by redial
1Press  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  (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  (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  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
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Preset dial
Contacts (up to 6) in the phonebook can be
stored in the preset dial.
1Select a phone number that you want to
store in the preset dial, from the
phonebook, call history* or by
inputting the phone number directly.
The phone number appears in the
display of this unit.
* 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.
2Press and hold a number button (
to ) 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.
1Press  and rotate the control
dial until “VOICE DIAL” appears, then
press it.
2Say 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.
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2Press  repeatedly until
“BT AUDIO” appears.
3Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4Adjust the volume on this unit.
Changing display items
Press .
Adjusting the volume level
The volume level is adjustable for any
difference between the unit and the
Bluetooth audio device.
1Start playback of the Bluetooth audio device
at a moderate volume.
2Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
3Press the select button.
4Rotate 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.)
*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.
1Press and hold  for 1
second to turn off the power.
2Press and hold the select button.
The menu list appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select “BT
INIT,” then press it.
The confirmation appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select “INIT-
YES,” then press it.
“INITIAL” flashes while initializing the
Bluetooth settings; “COMPLETE”
appears when initializing has finished.
To Do this
Skip albums Press  /  (ALBUM  /  )
[press once for each album]
Repeat play Press  (REP)*1
Shuffle play Press  (SHUF)*1
Play Press  (PAUSE)*2on
this unit.
Pause Press  (PAUSE)*2on
this unit.
Skip tracks Press  –/+ (/
) [press once for each
track]
Reverse/
Fast-forward
Press and hold  –/+
(/) [hold to
desired point]

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Note
When disposing of this unit, preset numbers
should be deleted with “BT INIT.” Sound Settings and
Setup Menu
Changing the sound
settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1During reception/playback, press the
select button.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
menu item appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting, then press it.
4Press (BACK).
The following items can be set:
EQ3 PRESET (page 21)
EQ3 LOW*1(page 21)
EQ3 MID*1(page 21)
EQ3 HIGH*1(page 21)
BALANCE
Adjusts the sound balance: “RIGHT-15”
– “CENTER” – “LEFT-15.”
FADER
Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15” –
“CENTER” – “REAR-15.”
SW LEVEL (Subwoofer Level)*2
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
“+10 dB” – “0 dB” – “–10 dB.”
(“ATT” is displayed at the lowest
setting.)