Sony DSX-S310BTX User manual

The Sony® DSX-S310BTX Digital Media Receiver lets you stream music using the
integrated Pandora® internet radio control for iPhone®, Android™ and Blackberry®
smartphones4. It also features Tune Tray, dual USB 1-wire inputs, Bluetooth® hands-
free phone access and streaming audio ability, and an easy to read 4-line OEL display.
DSX-S310BTX DSX-S310BTX Receiver w/Pandora® control
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• Pandora® internet radio control for compatible smartphones4
• Integrated Tune Tray with USB 1-wire input
• Integrated Bluetooth® technology
• Dual USB 1-wire input for iPod®2 and other USB devices
• Detachable face with easy to read 4-line OEL display
• Intuitive Quick-BrowZer® and ZAPPIN™ search features
• MP3/WMA/AAC1 playback with DM+ enhancement technology
• SensMe™ app creates music channels for your mood
• Advanced Sound Engine with EQ7 Parametric
• 4V front, rear and sub pre-amp output with HPF/LPF
• Satellite radio /HD Radio™ ready using Sony® Bus3
• Wireless remote and selectable illumination
• Radio Data System (RDS)
Features
Pandora® Internet Radio Control
Pandora® is the leading internet radio service, giving people music they love anytime, anywhere, through
personalized radio stations. The DSX-S310BTX provides complete access to your Pandora account using your
iPhone®, Android™ or Blackberry® phones4.
Integrated Tune Tray
The Tune Tray compartment lets you easily connect, control and charge your iPod®2, Walkman® player or other
compatible music devices via the USB 1-Wire input. Your player is secured inside, eliminating unsightly and
distracting wires.
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Taking calls and enjoying streaming audio has never been easier with the DSX-S310BTX Digital Media Receiver
featuring Bluetooth® technology. Connect compatible devices and choose between Hands Free, Pandora®
internet radio control4 or Audio Streaming.
Dual USB 1-Wire Inputs
With dual USB 1-Wire inputs, you can connect your iPod®2, Walkman® player and other compatible music devices
internally and charge your phone with the front panel input while enjoying full control of your Pandora internet
radio channels4.
Flip-down Face with easy to read display
The large, bright 4-line OEL display makes it easy to read artist and song information, see call information and
scroll through your phone address book as well as viewing Pandora® internet radio channel information4.
Intuitive Search Features
Use Quick-BrowZer® feature to nd music by artist, album, genre, song or playlist. Jump Mode allows you to fast
forward in a category in 10% increments while the ZAPPIN™ feature can play a 6/9/30 second intro clips to help
you nd a specic song.
MP3/WMA/AAC playback1

Specications
Amplier Section
Max power output 52 watts x 4 at 4 ohms
Power Ad Hoc CEA2006 Standard Power: 17 Watts RMS per channel into 4 Ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20
kHz with less than 1% THD+N.
Speaker Impedance 4-8 Ohms
AMP & General Feature
DM+ (Codec enhancer) Yes
EQ EQ7 Parametric: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 40/63 Hz, 100/160 Hz, 250/400 Hz, 630/1000
Hz, 1.6/2.5 kHz, 4/6.3 kHz and 10/16 kHz
High Pass Filter Selectable on/o at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz.
High Voltage Pre Out 4 Volt pre-out
Loudness Dynamic Loudness
Low Pass Filter Selectable on/o at: 50, 60, 80, 100 or 120 Hz.
Output Power (4ohm, 1kHz,16V)(W) 52 watts x 4
Pre Out (3) Front, Rear and Sub
Rear Bass Enhancer Yes
Sub Out Yes
TEL ATT/Navi ATT Yes
Time Alignment Custom Yes (Adjustment)
Time Alignment Preset Yes
USB Yes (Front + Inside)
Audio
Band AM / FM
Multi-format playback lets you play your MP3, WMA, or AAC les.1 Hear digital music les in their original
vibrancy with DM+ (Digital Music Plus), a Sony® codec enhancer that reproduces detailed frequencies from
compressed audio les.
SensMe™ App Music Channels
SensMe™ application can organize your music into playlists that perfectly match your mood, scene and location,
making it easier to choose the music that ts the moment.
Advanced Sound Engine
The Advanced Sound Engine uses EQ7 equalizer, adjustable LPF/HPF crossovers, Listener Position calibration,
DM+ advanced sound restoration, Rear Bass Enhancer, and Dynamic Loudness volume leveler to create an ideal
in-car listening environment.
High-powered Expansion
Whether using the internal 52W x 4 high power amplier for your speakers or the 4 Volt Front, Rear and Sub RCA
pre-amp outputs to feed an external amplier, you can dial in the output for optimum sound.
Satellite Radio / HD Radio™ Ready3
The DSX-S310BTX integrates seamlessly with Satellite Radio and HD Radio™ using Sony® Bus adaptors so you can
receive digital satellite radio or HD Radio broadcasts3.
Wireless Remote/Illumination
The included wireless remote lets you control the basic functions of your DSX-S310BTX Digital Media Receiver
while keeping your eyes on the road. Selectable blue or red key illumination compliments vehicle interior
lighting.
Radio Data System
Radio Data System (RDS) feature displays radio broadcast information such as artist and track information when
listening to compatible AM/FM stations.

Equalizer EQ7 Parametric: 7 band EQ with +/- 6 dB adjustment at 40/63 Hz, 100/160 Hz, 250/400 Hz, 630/1000
Hz, 1.6/2.5 kHz, 4/6.3 kHz and 10/16 kHz
Format(s) Supported MP3/WMA/AAC les1
Preout Impedance 220 ohms
Preout Voltage 4 volt
S/N Ratio Audio Power: CEA2006 S/N 80 dBA
Station Preset(s) 18 FM / 12 AM
Tuner Frequency Range FM (MHz): 87.5-107.9
AM (kHz): 530-1710
Tuner Type SSIR-EXA with RDS
Volume Control Tel/Nav Attenuation
Bluetooth Features
# of records connected 9 (HFP+Audio)
Any Key Answer Yes (Rotary Encoder only)
Built-in microphone Yes
Call History (# of ) Yes (20 numbers)
Call history browse with PBAP Yes
Call Volume Level Control Yes
Connection Status (maximum #) (1) HFP/PBAP + (1) Audio or (1) OPP
DTMF Yes
Echo/Noise Canceller Yes (Mode 1 or 2)
External microphone (Option : XA-MC10)
Initial Microphone Built-in
Internal Ringtone 1 (Sony Ericsson PCM)
Last dialed call Yes
MIC GAIN Adjustment Yes (Low/Mid/Hi)
Phonebook (Built in) Yes (500 contacts, 3 memories/contact)
Phonebook Access via PBAP Yes
RF ON/OFF Yes
ring alert select Yes (selectable: cellular / Default (Head Unit))
ring volume level control Yes
speed dial Yes (6x1=6 memories)
TEL out channel Front
Bluetooth Audio Features
Audio Codec SBC/MP3
Audio Level Adjustment Yes (-8dB - +18dB)
CUE/REV Yes
Meta Data Indication Yes
PAUSE Yes
TRACK +/- Yes
Bluetooth
Secure Simple Pairing Yes
Version Bluetooth Version 2.1
Convenience
Tilt Range 0-45° mounting angle

Convenience Features
Dimmer Adjust Selectable Auto adjust or manual on/o
Key Illumination Switchable: Blue / Red
On-Screen Clock 12H
Display
Display Color White DOT matrix
Display Technology OEL DOT matrix (Organic Electroluminescent Light)
Text Displayed Source, artist, track, playback time, menu, clock, Pandora® and Bluetooth® data
Text Lines 4 lines of information
Display Panel
Auto o mode Yes
Dimmer Adjust Auto
Key Illumination Initial Blue(-Red)
Panel Design
Display color (Color Variation/Nega or Posi) 1 Color/White
Display Device (LCD/FL/OEL/TFT) OEL Dot
Key Illumination Selectable: Blue/Red
Panel nish color Dark Titanium
USB Shutter Yes
Feature
Alphabet Search Yes
CODEC (for USB) MP3, WMA, AAC1
Jump Mode Yes
List Browsing (Folders/Files) Yes
Pause Yes
Repeat OFF/ TRACK/ ALBUM
Resume Play Yes
SensMe™ channels Yes (MSC)
Shue OFF/ALBUM/DEVICE
ZAPPIN Yes
General
CEA2006 output power 17
CEA2006 S/N 80
Dimensions (WxHxD) (mm) 178 x 50 x 180
Maximum output power (4ohm, 1kHz, 16V)(W) 52
Mounting dimensions (WxHxD)(mm) 182 x 53 x 163
Preout impedance (ohms) 220
Preout output level (V) 4
Weight (kg) 1.1
Inputs and Outputs
12V Trigger Output(s) Power antenna and amplier turn on
Antenna Terminal(s) AM/FM Antenna Input Terminal

Audio In Internal USB input
Front USB input
Sony Bus terminal
Digital Audio Input(s)
Ability to use all forms of USB devices may vary as not all devices are compatible. This unit is compliant
with MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant with the
USB standard. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub.
This unit can be connected to the following iPods. Update your iPod to the latest software before you
use it.
iPod Nano 1st - 6th generation
iPod Touch 1st - 4th generation
iPod Classic
iPod with video
iPhone
iPhone 3G
iPhone 3GS
iPhone 4
If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in the owners
manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Infrared Port Wireless remote
RCA Audio Output(s) Front, Rear, and Subwoofer RCA pre-amp outputs
Remote Jack Optional wired remote terminal
USB Port(s) Dual USB (Internal/Front)
iPod Control Feature
Accessory Information Yes
CODEC (for iPod) depend on iPod content
List Browsing (Folders / Files) Quick-BrowZer®
Pandora Link (USB) Yes
Passenger Control Yes (Front USB only)
Pause Yes
Repeat Yes (Track, Album, Artist, Playlist, Genre, Podcast)
Resume Play Yes
Shue Yes (Genre, Album, Artist, Playlist, Device, Podcast)
ZAPPIN Yes
USB Capable
USB Mass Storage Device Yes
Other Features
Device Name Sony Automotive
Network Carrier Information Yes
Pandora Link (BT) Yes
SMS Indication Yes
Card Remote ( ): Option RM-X306
Clock 12H
Compartment Tune Tray
Player inside indication Yes
Rotary commander ( ):Option (RM-X4S)
Security Detachable
Sub panel illumination color Red
Prole
A2DP Yes (version1.2)
AVRCP Yes (version1.3)
HFP 1.5 Yes

OPP Yes
PBAP Yes
SPP Yes
Sony Bus Control
Sony Bus Yes
Tuner
FM Usable Sensitivity 10 dBf
Frequency Response FM: 20-15,000 Hz
S/N Ratio 70 dB (mono)
Selectivity 75 dB at 400 kHz
Stereo Separation 40 dB at 1 KHz
FM: Channel separation (dB) 40
FM: Frequency response (Hz) 20 - 15k
FM: Intermediate frequency (MHz) 150KHz
FM: S/N ratio (mono) (dB) 70
FM: Selectivity (400 kHz) (dB) 75
FM: Tuning range (MHz) 87.5-107.9
FM: Usable sensitivity (75 ohm) (dBf) 10
MW: Tuning range(kHz) 530-1710
MW/LW/SW: Sensitivity (75 ohm) MW/LW/SW(uV) 26/-/-
Tuner Feature
Preset FM18/AM12
RDS/EON (NA Only:RBDS, Others:RDS) Yes (RBDS)
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 178 x 50 x 180 mm, 7.125 x 2 x 7.125 inch (w/h/d)
Dimensions (Approx) Depth 7.125" (180 mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Height 2" (50 mm)
Dimensions (Approx) Width 7.125" (178 mm)
Weight (Approx.) 1.1 kg (2 lb. 7 oz.)
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
RM-X306 wireless remote
XA-50IP USB connector for iPod®
XA-MC10 Hands Free Microphone
Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
Source selector: XA-C40
HD Radio® tuner: XT-100HD
USB Connection Cable for iPod®: RC-100IP
Walkman® player USB adapter: XA-50WM

1. Copy-protected content not supported.
2. Works with iPod touch® 1st - 4th generation, iPod nano® 1st - 6th generation, iPod classic®, iPod® with video, and iPhone, 3G, 3GS and 4.
3. Requires antenna and tuner sold sep.
4. Works with iPhone® 3G, 3GS, and 4 via USB port, and compatible Blackberry® and Android™ based smartphones via Bluetooth®.
© 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, ZAPPIN, SensMe, Walkman, Quick-BrowZer and their respective logos are
trademarks of Sony. iPod, iPod Classic, iPod nano, iPod mini, and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the Pandora trade dress are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with permission. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specications are subject to change without notice.
Updated: September 9, 2011