Sony MEXBT2700 - CD Receiver With Bluetooth... User manual

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Bluetooth®
Audio System
Owner's Record
4-125-798-12 (1 )
Operating Instructions ___
Mode d'emploi ---J_
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number
in the space provided below.
Refer
to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model
No. MEX-BT2700 Serial No. _
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7.
Pour annuler I'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous a la page 7.
MEX-BT2700
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC and IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in
Supplement Cto OET65 and RSS-I 02 of the
IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it deemed to comply without maximum
permissive exposure evaluation (MPE). But it
is
desirable that it should be installed and
operated with at least 20 cm and more between
the radiator and person's body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
For the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perch1orate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heatsuch as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
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.
Windows Media, and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer lIS and Thomson.
This product is protected by certain intellectual
property rights
of Microsoft Corporation. Use or
distribution of such technology outside of this
product is prohibited without alicense from
Microsoft
or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

H3'Radio®
'!JREADY
The "HD Radio Ready" logo indicates that this
product will control aSony HD
Radio™ tuner
(sold separately).
For HD Radio™ tuner operation, please refer to
the HD
Radio™ tuner Operating Instructions.
HD
Radio™ and the HD Radio Ready logo are
proprietary trademarks
of iBiquity Digital Corp.
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The "SAT Radio Ready"
SAT logo indicates that this
RADIO product will control a
REA D Y satellite radio tuner module
(sold separately). Please see your nearest
authorized Sony dealer for details
on the
satellite radio tuner module.
"SAT Radio," "SAT Radio Ready," the SAT
Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all
related marks are trademarks
of Sirius Satellite
Radio Inc. and
XM Satellite Radio Inc.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Offfunction (page 18).
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
(OFF) until the display disappears
each time you turn the ignition off.
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:ralle of Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit 6
Notes on Bluetooth 6
Resetting the unit 7
Canceling the DEMO mode 7
Preparing the card remote commander 8
Setting the clock 8
Detaching the front panel 8
Attaching the front panel 9
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. 10
Card remote commander RM-X304 12
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 13
Storing automatically - BTM 13
Storing manually 13
Receiving the stored stations 13
Tuning automatically 13
CD
Display items 13
Repeat and shuffle play 13
Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and
Music streaming)
Bluetooth operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Pairing 14
About Bluetooth icons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this
unit to on
15
Connecting a cellular phone 15
Connecting an audio device. . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Receiving calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 15
Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Call transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 16
Voice Dial Activation 16
Music streaming 16
Listening to music from an audio
device
16
Operating an audio device with this
unit
17
Deleting registration of all paired devices 17
Other functions
Changing the sound settings. . . . . . . . . . . . .. 17
Adjusting the sound characteristics 17
Customizing the equalizer curve
- EQ3 18
Adjusting setup items - SET 18
Using optional equipment. 19
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
CD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 19
Rotary commander RM-X4S 20
Additional Information
Precautions 21
Notes on discs 21
Playback order of MP3IWMA files 21
About MP3 files 21
About WMA files 21
About Bluetooth function 22
Maintenance 23
Removing the unit. 24
Specifications 24
Troubleshooting 25
Error displays/Messages 27

Support site
If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this
product, please visit the web site below:
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the
FAQ
about Bluetooth function
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Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files
(page 21)).
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
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DIGITAL AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
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DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDIO
MP3
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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 celJular
phones and handsfree equipment
in the areas where
you drive.
Always give
fulJ attention to driving and pull off the
road and park before making
or answering acall 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 aservice 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.
Resetting the unit
Before operating the unit for the first time, or
after replacing the car battery or changing the
connections, you must reset the unit.
Detach the front panel (page 8) and press the
RESET button (page 10) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESETbutton will erase the clocksetting
and some storedcontents.
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "DEMO" appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
"DEMO-OFF."
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
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Preparing the card 'remote
commander
Remove the insulation film,
Tip
For how to replace the battery, page 23,
lefling the clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press (SEEK) +.
The hour indication flashes.
4Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press (SEEK)
+/-.
5After setting the minute, press the
select button.
The setup is complete and the clock starts,
To
display the clock, press (DSPL). Press
(DSPL) again to return to the previous display,
Detaching Ihe Iront panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
Caution alarm
If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF
position without detaching the front panel, the
caution alarm will sound for afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound jf the built-in
amplifier is used,
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press ~, then pull it off towards you.
Notes
•Do notdrop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel
and display window.
•Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car or on adashboard/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.
Note
Do not
put anything on the innersurface of the front
panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
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This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
The corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
,
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[I] OFF button
To power off; stop the source.
[2] SEEK +/- buttons
CD:
To skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about Isecond and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
B1uetooth audio device*':
To skip tracks (press).
~ SOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone)*2.
@] BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 14
For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.
[ID Control dial/select! \. (handsfree)
button
To adjust volume (rotate): select setup items
(press and rotate); receive/end acall (press).
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lID Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[I] Display window
lID AUX input jack page 19
To connect aportable audio device.
[ill ~ (eject) button
To eject the disc.
[1Q] DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 13
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
IITl ~ (front panel release) button page 8
I12l MODE button page 13
To select the radio band (FM/AM)*2.
~ BTM/CAT*3 button page 13
To start the BTM function (press and hold).
IHJ Number buttons
CD:
CD/CD: ALBUM -/+ (during MP3/WMA
playback)
To skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
Q): REP page 13
0: SHUF page 13
W:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Bluetooth audio device*':
W:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth phone:
®: MIC page 15
[1§] Receptor for the card remote
commander
[j]] RESET button page 7
[f] Microphone page 15
Note
Do not cover the microphone, the handsfree
function may not work properly.
*IWhen aBluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP
of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending
on the device, certain operations may not be
available.
*2
In the case of aCD changer, HD Radio tuner or
SAT tuner being connected; when (SOURCE) is
pressed, the connecteddevice tHO," "XM" or "SR')
will appear
in the display, depending on which
device is connected. Furthermore,
if ( MODE) is
pressed, you can switch the changer, HD Radio
tuner band or SAT tuner band.
*3 When the SAT tuner is connected.

g) SeRl (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
pj Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless
(SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or adisc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
Card remote commander
RM-X304
fIl t(+)/ ... (-) buttons
To control CD, the same as CD/®
(ALBUM -/+) on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t ....
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The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit. Remove the insulation film before
use (page 8).
IE .. (~)/-. (~) buttons
To control radio/CD/Bluetooth audio, the
same as
(SEEK) -/+ on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
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1m DSPl (display) button page 13
To change display items.
PI VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
fII ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
agam.
~ SEl (select)/ \. /0 (handsfree) button
The same as the select button on the unit.

Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Display items
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
CD (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
oSource
oTrack name*1, Disc/artist name*', Artist
name*', Album number*2, Album name*',
Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
*IThe information of aCD TEXT, MP3IWMA is
displayed.
*2 Album number is displayed only when the album
is
changed.
To change display items 0, press (DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items will differ depending on the disc type,
recording format
and settings. For details on MP3/
WMA, see page 21.
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning
Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FM I, FM2,
FM3, AM I or AM2.
2Press and hold (BTM) until "BTM"
flashes.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (CD to
®) until
"MEM" appears.
Note
Ifyou try to store anotherstation on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press anumber
button (CD to
®).
Select
e:; TRACK
e:; ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedl
y.
album in random order.
disc in
random order.
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Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press ( SEEK) +/-
to search for the station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
Ifyou know the frequency of the station you want to
listen
to, press and hold ( SEEK) +/- to locate the
approximate frequency, then press (
SEEK) +/-
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
*When an MP3IWMA is played.
To return to normal play mode, select "e:; OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
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To use the Bluetooth function, the following
procedure is necessary.
Input passcode.
"0000"
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4If Passcode* input is required on the
display of the device to be connected,
input "0000."
This unit and the Bluetooth device memorize
each other's information, and when pairing is
made, the unit
is ready for connection to the
device.
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"0" flashes and then stays lit after pairing is
complete.
SSet the Bluetooth device to connect to
this unit.
"1iI~" or "~~" appears when the connection is
made.
*Passcode may be called "passkey," "PIN code," "PIN
number"
or "Password," etc., depending on the
device.
Note
Pairing standby mode
is not released until the
connection is made.
About Bluetooth icons
The following icons are used by this unit.
lit: Bluetooth signal on
0flashing: Pairing standby
mode
off: Bluetooth signal off
I it: Connection successful
~~
flashing: Connecting
off: No connection
Iit: Connection successful
~~
flashing: Connecting
off: No connection
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flashing
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oPairing
When connecting Bluetooth devices for the
first time, mutual registration
is required. This
is called "pairing." This registration (pairing)
is required only for the first time, as this unit
and the other devices will recognize each
other automatically from the next time. You
can
pair up to 8devices. (Depending on the
device, you may need to input apasscode for
each connection.)
eConnection
To use the device after pairing is made, start
the connection. Sometimes pairing allows to
connect automatically.
eHandsfree calling/Music streaming
You can talk handsfree and listen to music
when the
connection is made.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
First, register ("pair") aBluetooth device
(cellular phone, etc.)
and this unit with each
other. You can pair up to 8devices. Once pairing
is established, there is no need for pairing again.
1Place the Bluetooth device within 1 m
(3 ft) of this unit.
2Press and hold ([D until" 0 " flashes
(about 5seconds).
The unit enters pairing standby mode.
3Set the Bluetooth device to search for
this unit.
Alist of detected devices appears in the
display of the device to be connected. This
unit is displayed as "X PLOD" on the device
to be connected.
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Check that the unit and cellular phone are
connected beforehand.
Connecting an audio device
1 Be sure that both this unit and the
audio device are switched to
Bluetooth signal on.
2Connect to this unit using the audio
device.
"~"" appears when the connection is made.
Connecting the last-connected audio
device from this unit
1Be sure that both this unit and the audio device
are switched to Bluetooth signal on.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT
AUDIO" appears.
3Press
®.
"~"" flashes while the connection is being
made. And then "~"" stays lit when the
connection
is made.
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Connecting acellular phone
1Be sure that both this unit and the
cellular phone are switched to
Bluetooth signal on.
2Connect to this unit using the cellular
phone.
"iii""appears when the connection is made.
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GOIDleliol
To switch the Bluetooth signal
output
of this unit to on
To use the Bluetooth function, switch the
Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on.
1Press and hold ffiD until" 0 " lights
(about 3seconds).
Bluetooth signal is switched to on.
If pairing has already been achieved, start
operation from here.
Connecting the last-connected
cellular phone from this unit
1Be sure that both this unit and the cellular
phone are switched to Bluetooth signal on.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
3Press
\. (handsfree).
"iii"" flashes whi Ie the connection is being
made. And then "iii"" stays lit when the
connection is made.
Note
While streaming Bluetooth audio, you cannot connect
from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect from the
cellularphone
to this unitinstead. Aconnecting noise
may be heard overplayback sound.
Tip
With Bluetooth signalon: when the ignition is switched
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-
connected cellularphone. But automatic connection
also depends on the cellularphone's specification. If
this unit does not reconnect automatically, connect
manually
Receiving calls
When receiving acall, aring tone is output from
your car speakers.
1Press \. (handsfree) when acall is
received with aring tone.
The phone call starts.
To end acall
Press \. (handsfree) again, or (OFF).
To reject an incoming call, press and hold \.
(handsfree) for 2seconds.
Mic Gain adjustment
You can switch between two volume levels
("LOW" or "HI") to set asuitable level for the
other party during acall.
1Press ®during acall.
The item changes as follows:
MIC-LOW +-+ MIC-HI
Note
The microphone
of this unit is located on the rear of
the front panel (page 11). Do notcover the
microphone with tape. etc.
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Making calls
In the case of making calls from this unit, redial
is used.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
2Press and hold -. (handsfree) for 3
seconds or more.
The phone call starts.
To end acall
Press -. (handsfree) again, or (OFF).
To call another phone, use your cellular phone,
and then transfer the call.
For call transfer details,
check the following.
Call transfer
In order to activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone), check the
following.
1Press and hold -. (handsfree) or use
your cellular phone.
For details on cellular phone operation, refer to
your cellular phone manual.
Note
Depending on the cellularphone, handsfree
connection may be cut
off when call transfer is
attempted.
Voice Dial Activation
You can activate voice dialing with acellular
phone connected to this unit by saying the voice
tag stored on the cellular phone, then make acall.
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT
PHONE" appears.
2Press -. (handsfree).
The cellular phone enters voice dialing mode.
3Say the voice tag stored on the cellular
phone.
Your voice is recognized, and the call is
made.
Notes
•Check that unit and cellularphone are connected
beforehand.
•Store avoice tag on your cellularphone beforehand.
•Ifyou activate voice dialing with acellularphone
connected to this unit, this function may not always
work in some cases.
•Noises such as the engine running may interfere
with sound recognition.
In order to improve
recognition, operate underconditions where noise
is
minimized.
•
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 (page 25).
Tips
•Speak in the same way as you did when you stored
the voice
tag.
•Store avoice tag while seated in the car, via this unit
with "BT PHONE" source selected.
Listening to music from an audio
device
You can listen to music of an audio device on this
unit if the audio device supports
A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of
Bluetooth technology.
1Turn down the volume on this unit.
2Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT
AUDIO" appears.
3Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4Adjust the volume on this unit.
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
amoderate volume.
2Set your usual listening volume
011 the unit.
3Press the select button repeatedly until
"BTA"
appears, and rotate the volume control dial to
adjust the input level
(-8 dB to + 18 dB).

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.)
*Depending on the device, it may be necessary to
press twice.
Operations other than the above should be
performed on the audio device.
Notes
•During audio device playback, information such as
track number/time, playback status, etc., of a
connected audio device is not displayed on this unit.
•Even
if the source is changed on this unit, playback
of the audio device does not stop.
Tip
You can connect acellularphone that supports A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) as an audio
device
and listen to music.
To
Play
Pause
Skip tracks
Press
®(PAUSE)* on this unit.
® (PAUSEy on this unit.
SEEK-/+ (~/~) [once for
each track]
Other functions
Changing the siund settings
Adjusting the sound
characteristics
1Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
2Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
After 5seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
EQ3
Selects an equalizer curve from 7music types.
LOW*1, MID*1,
HI*1 (page 18)
BAL (Balance)
Adjusts the sound balance between the left and
right speakers.
FAD (Fader)
Adjusts the relative level between the front and
..
rear speakers.
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1Press (OFF).
This unit is turned off.
2If "0" lights, press and hold
(]I) until "0" turns off.
3Press and hold the select button.
4Press the select button repeatedly
until "BT INIT" appears.
5Press (SEEK) +.
Initializing starts.
It takes 3seconds to cancel all registration.
Do not turn off the power while "INITIAL" is
flashing.
SUB*2 (Subwoofer volume)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume.
("ATT" is the lowest setting.)
AUX*3 (AUX level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
auxiliary equipment: "+ 18 dB" -"0 dB" - "-8
dB."
This setting negates the need to adjust the
volume level between sources.
BTA*4 (BT-Audio level)
Adjusts the volume level for each connected
Bluetooth audio device. This setting negates the
need to adjust the volume level between sources
(page 16).
Adjustable level:
"+ 18 dB" - "0 dB" - "-8 dB."
*IWhen EQ3 is activated.
*2 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT"
(page
18).
*3 When AUX source is activated.
*4 When Bluetooth audio source is activated
(page 16).
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Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
"CUSTOM" of EQ3 allows you to make your
own equalizer settings.
1Select asource, then press the select
button repeatedly
to select "EQ3."
2Rotate the control dial to select
"CUSTOM."
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "lOW," "MID" or "HI" appears.
4Rotate the control dial to adjust the
selected item.
The volume level is adjustable in IdB steps,
from
-10 dB to +10 dB.
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Repeat steps 3and 4to adjust the equalizer
curve.
To restore the factory-set equalizer curve,
press and hold the select button before the
setting is complete.
After 5seconds, the setting is complete and
the display returns to normal play/reception
mode.
Tip
Otherequalizer types are also adjustable.
Iljlsting setup items - SE'I
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until the desired item appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
setting (example "ON" or "OFF").
4Press and hold the select button.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal play/reception mode.
Note
Displayed items will differ, depending on the source
and setting.
The following items can be set (follow the page
reference for details):
ClOCK-ADJ (Clock Adjust) (page 8)
BEEP
Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF."
AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio)
Activates the AUX source display: "ON,"
"OFF" (page 19).
A.OFF
Shuts off automatically after adesired time
when the unit is turned off: "NO," "30S
(seconds)," "30M (minutes),"
"60M (minutes)."
SUB/REAR*1
Switches the audio output: "SUB-OUT"
(subwoofer), "REAR-OUT" (power amplifier).
DEMO (Demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: "ON," "OFF."
DIM (Dimmer)
Changes the display brightness: "ON,"
"OFE"
A.SCRl (Auto Scroll)
Scrolls long items automatically: "ON," "OFF."
lOCAL (Local Seek Mode)
-"ON": to only tune into stations with stronger
signals.
-"OFF": to tune normal reception.
MONO*2 (Monaural Mode)
Selects monaural reception mode to improve
poor FM reception: "ON," "OFF."
lPF*3 (Low Pass Filter)
Selects the subwoofer cut-offfrequency: "OFF,"
"80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz," "160Hz."
lPF NORM/REV*3 (Low Pass Filter Normal!
Reverse)
Selects the phase when the LPF is on:
"NORM,"
"REV."
HPF (High Pass Filter)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency:
"OFF," "80Hz," "100Hz," "120Hz," "140Hz,"
"160Hz."
lOUD (Loudness)
Reinforces bass and treble for clear sound at low
volume levels: "ON," "OFF."
BTM (page 13)
BT INIT*1 (page 17)
*IWhen the unit is turned off
*2 When FM is received.
*3 When the audio output is set to "SUB-OUT"

Usinilitiinal equipment
Auxiliary audio equipment
By connecting an optional portable audio device
to the AUX input
jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit and then simply selecting the source, you
can listen on your car speakers. The volume level
is adjustable for any difference between the unit
and the portable audio device. Follow the
procedure below:
Connecting the portable audio
device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect to the unit.
CD changer
Selecting the changer
1Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "CD"
appears.
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2Press (MODE) repeatedly until the desired
changer appears.
Unit number Disc number
Playback starts.
Skipping albums and discs
1During playback, press G)/® (ALBUM-/
+).
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or CD
(SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting
appears.
To return to normal play mode, select "c: OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
Connecting cord*
(not supplied)
*Be sure to use astraight type plug.
Adjust the volume level
Be sure to adjust the volume for each connected
audio device before playback.
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Press
(SOURCE) repeatedly until "AUX"
appears.
"AUX FRONT IN" appears.
3Start playback
of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume.
4Set your usual listening volume on the unit.
SAdjust the input level (page 17).
To. skip
album
album
continuously
discs
discs
continuously
Select
c: DISC
SHUF
CHANGER
SHUF ALL
Press CD/(%) (ALBUM
-/+)
and release (hold for a
moment).
within 2seconds
of first
releasing.
repeatedly.
then, press again within 2
seconds and hold.
To play
disc repeatedly.
tracks in the changer
in random
order.
tracks in all units in random
order.
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Rotary commander RM-X4S
Attaching the label
Attach the indication label depending on how
you mount the rotary commander.
Changing the operative direction
The operative direction of the controls is factory-
set as shown below.
An
Location of controls
The corresponding buttons on the rotary
commander control the same functions as those
on this unit.
1While pushing the VOL control, press and
hold
(SEL).
MODE
SOURCE
DSPL ,-( 0,)
VOL SEEK/AMS OFF
The following controls on the rotary commander
require adifferent operation from the unit.
••
ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press again.
•SEL (select) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
PRESET/DISC control
CD: The same as CD/® (ALBUM -/+) on
the unit (push in and rotate).
Radio: To receive stored stations (push in and
rotate).
•VOL (volume) control
The same as the control dial on the unit (rotate).
•SEEKIAMS control
The same as (SEEK) +/- on the unit (rotate, or
rotate and hold).
•DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
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