Sony MEX-N5300BT User manual

4-738-937-31(1)
MEX-N5300BT/MEX-N4300BT
FM/MW/LW
CD Bluetooth®
Car Audio
Operating Instructions GB
Bedienungsanleitung DE
Mode d’emploi FR
Istruzioni per l’uso IT
Manual de
instrucciones
ES
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see
page 18.
For the connection/installation, see page 33.
Zum Deaktivieren der Demo-Anzeige (DEMO)
schlagen Sie bitte auf Seite 23 nach.
Informationen zum Anschluss und zur Installation
finden Sie auf Seite 39.
Pour annuler la démonstration (DEMO), reportez-
vous à la page 22.
Pour le raccordement/l’installation, reportez-vous à
la page 38.
Per annullare la dimostrazione (DEMO), vedere
pagina 22.
Per l’installazione e i collegamenti, consultare
pagina 38.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO),
consulte la página 22.
Para la conexión/instalación, consulte la página 38.

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Made in Thailand
This product is classified as a Class 1 Laser
product under IEC/EN 60825-1:2007 and IEC/
EN 60825-1:2014.
Emission Duration: Continuous
Laser Output: Less than 55.8 W
Wavelength: 775 nm to 800 nm
The nameplate indicating operating voltage,
etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis.
The validity of the CE marking is restricted to
only those countries where it is legally
enforced, mainly in the countries EEA
(European Economic Area) and Switzerland.
Hereby, Sony Corporation declares that this
equipment is in compliance with Directive
2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of
conformity is available at the following
internet address:
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
Notice for customers: the following
information is only applicable to
equipment sold in countries applying
EU Directives
This product has been manufactured by or
on behalf of Sony Corporation.
EU Importer: Sony Europe Limited.
Inquiries to the EU Importer or related to
product compliance in Europe should be
sent to the manufacturer’s authorized
representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor
van Sony Europe Limited, Da Vincilaan 7-D1,
1935 Zaventem, Belgium.
Disposal of waste batteries
and electrical and electronic
equipment (applicable in
the European Union and
other countries with
separate collection systems)
This symbol on the product, the battery or
on the packaging indicates that the product
and the battery shall not be treated as
household waste. On certain batteries this
symbol might be used in combination with a
chemical symbol. The chemical symbol for
lead (Pb) is added if the battery contains
more than 0.004% lead. By ensuring that
these products and batteries are disposed of
correctly, you will help to prevent potentially
negative consequences for the environment
and human health which could be caused by
inappropriate waste handling. 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 and the electrical
and electronic equipment will be treated
properly, hand over these products at end-
of-life to the appropriate 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 appropriate 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 or battery.
CAUTION
The following frequency 65 – 74 MHz range
is not allocated to sound broadcasting in the
European Common Allocations table and
cannot be used in Europe.
For safety, be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car as the rear side of
the unit becomes hot during use.
For details, see “Connection/Installation”
(page 33).

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Disclaimer regarding services offered
by third parties
Services offered by third parties may be
changed, suspended, or terminated without
prior notice. Sony does not bear any
responsibility in these sorts of situations.
About the NFC function
The model supporting the NFC function
described in this manual is as follows:
–MEX-N5300BT
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.
Dear customer, this product includes a radio
transmitter.
According to UNECE Regulation no. 10, a
vehicle manufacturers may impose specific
conditions for installation of radio
transmitters into vehicles.
Please check your vehicle operation manual
or contact the manufacturer of your vehicle
or your vehicle dealer, before you install this
product into your vehicle.
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).
On BLUETOOTH communication
Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH
device may affect the operation of
electronic medical devices. Turn off this
unit and other BLUETOOTH devices in the
following locations, as it may cause an
accident.
– where inflammable gas is present, in a
hospital, train, airplane, or petrol station
– near automatic doors or a fire alarm
This unit supports security capabilities that
comply with the BLUETOOTH standard to
provide a secure connection when the
BLUETOOTH wireless technology is used,
but security may not be enough
depending on the setting. Be careful when
communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless
technology.
We do not take any responsibility for the
leakage of information during BLUETOOTH
communication.
If you have any questions or problems
concerning your unit that are not covered in
this manual, consult your nearest Sony
dealer.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function
(page 19). The unit will shut off completely
and automatically in the set time after the
unit is turned off and the clock is
displayed (i.e. press and hold OFF for 1
second), 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.
Important notice

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Table of Contents
Guide to Parts and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Resetting the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Setting the Clock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Checking the Battery Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting a USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Connecting Other Portable Audio
Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to the Radio
Listening to the Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Using Radio Data System (RDS). . . . . . . . . . 11
Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device . . . . . . . . . . 13
Searching and Playing Tracks . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handsfree Calling (via
BLUETOOTH only)
Receiving a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making a Call. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Available Operations During Call . . . . . . . 15
Useful Functions
“Sony | Music Center” with iPhone/
Android™ Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Using Voice Recognition (Android
Smartphone only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using “Siri Eyes Free” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Basic Setting Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
General Setup (GENERAL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sound Setup (SOUND) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Display Setup (DISPLAY) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH) . . . . . . . . 21
“Sony | Music Center” Setup
(SONY APP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional Information
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Precautions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Connection/Installation
Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Parts List for Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connection (For MEX-N5300BT) . . . . . . . . 34
Connection (For MEX-N4300BT) . . . . . . . . 35
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

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Guide to Parts and Controls
PTY (program type)
Select PTY in RDS.
(browse) (page 13, 14)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode or iPod is connected.)
Front panel release button
SRC (source)
Turn on the power.
Change the source.
OFF
Press and hold for 1 second to turn the
source off and display the clock.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to turn off the power and the display.
Control dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
PUSH ENTER
Enter the selected item.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change
the source (timeout in 2 seconds).
MENU
Open the setup menu.
VOICE (page 15, 17, 18)
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to activate voice dial, voice recognition
(Android smartphone only), or the Siri
function (iPhone only).
N-Mark (MEX-N5300BT only)
Touch the control dial with Android
smartphone to make BLUETOOTH
connection.
Disc slot
Display window
USB port
(disc eject)
/ (SEEK–/+)
Tune in radio stations automatically.
Press and hold to tune manually.
/(prev/next)
/(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
(back)
Return to the previous display.
MODE (page 11)
CALL
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
Receptor for the remote commander
Main unit

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Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations. Press and
hold to store stations.
ALBUM /
Skip an album for audio device. Press and
hold to skip albums continuously.
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode or iPod is connected.)
(repeat)
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
(shuffle)
(Not available when a USB device in
Android mode is connected.)
MIC (page 15)
(play/pause)
EXTRA BASS
Reinforces bass sound in synchronization
with the volume level. Press to change
the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF].
AUX input jack
DSPL (display)
Press to change display items.
SCRL (scroll)
Press and hold to scroll a display item.

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Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
1Press and hold OFF until the unit
turns off, press the front panel
release button , then pull the panel
towards you to remove.
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.
Serial numbers (MEX-N5300BT only)
Make sure the serial numbers on the bottom
of the unit and the back of the front panel
are matched correctly. Otherwise you cannot
make BLUETOOTH pairing, connection and
disconnection by NFC.
Resetting the Unit
Before operating the unit for the first time,
after replacing the car battery, or changing
the connections, you must reset the unit.
1Press DSPL and CALL for more than
2seconds.
Note
Resetting the unit will erase the clock setting and
some stored contents.
Setting the area/region
After resetting the unit, the area/region
setting display appears.
1Press ENTER while [SET AREA] is
displayed.
The area/region currently set appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[EUROPE] or [RUSSIA], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [YES]
or [NO], then press it.
If the setting area/region is changed, the
unit is reset, then the clock is displayed.
This setting can be configured in the general
setup menu (page 19).
Setting the Clock
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET
CLOCK], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
[MANUAL], then press it.
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 MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock
Press DSPL.
To set the clock automatically
Select [AUTO <RDS>] in step 3.
Getting Started
Attaching the front panel

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Checking the Battery
Voltage
You can check the current battery voltage.
(Not available while the source is off and the
clock is displayed.)
1Press DSPL repeatedly until the
battery voltage display appears.
Preparing a BLUETOOTH
Device
You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree
calling depending on the BLUETOOTH
compatible device such as a smartphone,
cellular phone and audio device (hereafter
“BLUETOOTH device” if not otherwise
specified). For details on connecting, refer to
the operating instructions supplied with the
device.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound
may result.
By touching the control dial on the unit with
an NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is
paired and connected with the smartphone
automatically.
* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones
and IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated
location on NFC compatible devices.
For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or
lower installed, downloading the app “NFC
Easy Connect” available on Google Play is
required. The app may not be downloadable
in some countries/regions.
1Activate the NFC function on the
smartphone.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the
smartphone.
2Touch the N-Mark part of the unit
with the N-Mark part of the
smartphone.
Make sure that lights up on the display
of the unit.
To disconnect using NFC
Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the
N-Mark part of the smartphone again.
Notes
• When making the connection, handle the
smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.
• One-touch connection is not possible when the
unit is already connected to two NFC compatible
devices. In this case, disconnect either device, and
make connection with the smartphone again.
When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for
the first time, mutual registration (called
“pairing”) is required. Pairing enables this
unit and other devices to recognize each
other. This unit can connect two BLUETOOTH
devices (two cellular phones, or a cellular
phone and an audio device).
1Place the BLUETOOTH device within
1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
2Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET
PAIRING], then press it.
Connecting with a Smartphone
using One-touch connection (NFC)
(MEX-N5300BT only)
Pairing and connecting with a
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4Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then
press it.
flashes while the unit is in pairing
standby mode.
* [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be
changed to the paired device name after
pairing is complete.
5Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH
device so it detects this unit.
6Select [MEX-xxxxx] (your model
name) shown in the display of the
BLUETOOTH device.
If your model name does not appear,
repeat from step 2.
7If passkey* input is required on the
BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].
* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”
“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending
on the device.
When pairing is made, stays lit.
8Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH
device to establish the BLUETOOTH
connection.
or lights up when the connection is
made.
Note
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.
To start playback
For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH
Device” (page 13).
To disconnect the paired device
Perform steps 2 to 4 to disconnect after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
To use a paired device, connection with this
unit is required. Some paired devices will
connect automatically.
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [BLUETOOTH], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BT SIGNL], then press it.
Make sure that lights up.
3Activate the BLUETOOTH function on
the BLUETOOTH device.
4Operate the BLUETOOTH device to
connect to this unit.
or lights up.
Icons in the display:
To connect the last-connected device
from this unit
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
To connect with the audio device, press SRC
to select [BT AUDIO] and press (play/
pause).
To connect with the cellular phone, press
CALL.
Note
While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot
connect from this unit to the cellular phone.
Connect from the cellular phone to this unit instead.
[0000]
Input passkey
Connecting with a paired
BLUETOOTH device
Lights up when handsfree calling is
available by enabling the HFP
(Handsfree Profile).
Lights up when the audio device is
playable by enabling the A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution
Profile).

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Tip
With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is
turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically to
the last-connected cellular phone.
To install the microphone
For details, see “Installing the microphone
(MEX-N5300BT only)” (page 37).
When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later
installed is connected to the USB port, the
unit is paired and connected with the
iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make
sure [SET AUTOPAIR] in [BLUETOOTH] is set
to [ON] (page 21).
1Activate the BLUETOOTH function on
the iPhone/iPod.
2Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB
port.
Make sure that lights up on the display
of the unit.
Notes
• BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit
is already connected to two BLUETOOTH devices.
In this case, disconnect either device, then
connect the iPhone/iPod again.
• If BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not established, see
“Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 8).
Connecting a USB Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect the USB device to the unit.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).
Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect the portable audio device to
the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)
on the unit with a connecting cord
(not supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
4Press SRC to select [AUX].
To match the volume level of the
connected device to other sources
Start playback of the portable audio device
at a moderate volume, and set your usual
listening volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET AUX
VOL] (page 20).
Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)

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Listening to the Radio
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select
[TUNER].
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3 or MW/LW).
2Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET
BTM], then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3 or MW/LW).
2Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold /(SEEK –/+) to
locate the approximate frequency, then
press /(SEEK –/+) repeatedly to
fine adjust to the desired frequency.
To tune automatically
Press /(SEEK –/+).
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station.
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.
1Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).
Using Radio Data System
(RDS)
AF continuously retunes the station to the
strongest signal in a network, and TA
provides current traffic information or traffic
programs (TP) if received.
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET
AF/TA], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET
AF-ON], [SET TA-ON], [SET AF/TA-ON]
or [SET AF/TA-OFF], then press it.
To store RDS stations with the AF and
TA setting
You can preset RDS stations along with an
AF/TA setting. Set AF/TA, then store the
station with BTM or manually. If you preset
manually, you can also preset non-RDS
stations.
To receive emergency announcements
With AF or TA on, emergency
announcements will automatically interrupt
the currently selected source.
To adjust the volume level during a
traffic announcement
Level will be stored into memory for
subsequent traffic announcements,
independently from the regular volume
level.
Listening to the Radio
Storing automatically (BTM)
Tuning
Storing manually
Receiving the stored stations
Setting alternative frequencies
(AF) and traffic announcement
(TA)

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To stay with one regional program
(REGIONAL)
When the AF and REGIONAL functions are
on, you will not be switched to another
regional station with a stronger frequency. If
you leave this regional program’s reception
area, set [SET REGIONAL] in [GENERAL] to
[SET REG-OFF] during FM reception
(page 19).
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.
During FM reception, press a number button
(1 to 6) on which a local station is stored.
Within 5 seconds, press again a number
button of the local station. Repeat this
procedure until the local station is received.
1Press PTY during FM reception.
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
Playing a Disc
1Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
Playing a USB Device
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is
used as a general reference for the iPod
functions on an iPod and iPhone, unless
otherwise specified by the text or
illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your iPod,
see “About iPod” (page 23) or visit the
support site on the back cover.
AOA (Android Open Accessory) 2.0, MSC
(Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices*
compliant with the USB standard can be
used. Depending on the USB device, the
Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can be
selected on the unit.
Some digital media players or Android
smartphones may require setting to MTP
mode.
* e.g., a USB flash drive, digital media player,
Android smartphone
Notes
• For details on the compatibility of your USB device,
visit the support site on the back cover.
• Smartphones with Android OS 4.1 or higher
installed support Android Open Accessory 2.0
(AOA 2.0). However, some smartphones may not
fully support AOA 2.0 even if Android OS 4.1 or
higher is installed.
For details on the compatibility of your Android
smartphone, visit the support site on the back
cover.
Selecting program types (PTY)
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 (Easy Listening), LIGHT M (Light
classical), CLASSICS (Serious classical), OTHER
M(Other Music), WEATHER (Weather), FINANCE
(Finance), CHILDREN (Children’s program),
SOCIAL (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)
Playback

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• Playback of the following files is not supported.
MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC:
–copyright-protectedfiles
– DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
– Multi-channel audio files
MP3/WMA/AAC:
– lossless compression files
Before making a connection, select the USB
mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode)
depending on the USB device (page 19).
1Connect a USB device to the USB port
(page 10).
Playback starts.
If a device is already connected, to start
playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD]
appears in the display when the iPod is
recognized).
2Adjust the volume on this unit.
To stop playback
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
To remove the device
Stop playback, then remove the device.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone via USB,
phone call volume is controlled by the
iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently
increase the volume on the unit during a
call, as a sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device
You can play contents on a connected
device that supports BLUETOOTH A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
1Make BLUETOOTH connection with
the audio device (page 8).
To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 21).
2Press SRC to select [BT AUDIO].
3Operate the audio device to start
playback.
4Adjust the volume on this unit.
Notes
• Depending on the audio device, information such
as title, track number/time and playback status
may not be displayed on this unit.
• Even if the source is changed on this unit,
playback of the audio device does not stop.
• [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while
running the “Sony | Music Center” application via
the BLUETOOTH function.
To match the volume level of the
BLUETOOTH device to other sources
Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio
device at a moderate volume, and set your
usual listening volume on the unit.
Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA
VOL] (page 20).
Searching and Playing
Tracks
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode is connected.
1During playback, press (repeat) or
(shuffle) repeatedly to select the
desired play mode.
Playback in the selected play mode may
take time to start.
Available play modes differ depending on
the selected sound source.
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode or iPod is connected.
1During CD or USB playback, press
(browse)*to display the list of search
categories.
When the track list appears, press
(back) repeatedly to display the desired
search category.
* During USB playback, press (browse) for
more than 2 seconds to directly return to the
beginning of the category list.
Repeat play and shuffle play
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2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2 to search the desired
track.
Playback starts.
To exit the “Quick-BrowZer” mode
Press (browse).
Not available when a USB device in Android
mode or iPod is connected.
1During CD or USB playback, press
(browse).
2Press (SEEK +).
3Rotate the control dial to select the
item.
The list is jumped in steps of 10% of the
total number of items.
4Press ENTER to return to the “Quick-
BrowZer” mode.
The selected item appears.
5Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts.
To use a cellular phone, connect it with this
unit. You can connect two cellular phones to
the unit. For details, see “Preparing a
BLUETOOTH Device” (page 8).
Receiving a Call
1Press CALL when a call is received
with a ringtone.
The phone call starts.
Note
The ringtone and talker’s voice are output from the
front speakers. To select the speakers for handsfree
calling, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] 
[SET VOICE-OUT] (page 21).
To reject the call
Press and hold OFF for 1 second.
To end the call
Press CALL again.
Making a Call
You can make a call from the phonebook or
call history when a cellular phone
supporting PBAP (Phone Book Access
Profile) is connected.
When two cellular phones are connected to
the unit, select either phone.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[PHONE BOOK], then press it.
Searching by skipping items
(Jump mode)
Handsfree Calling (via
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3Rotate the control dial to select an
initial from the initial list, then press
it.
4Rotate the control dial to select a
name from the name list, then press
it.
5Rotate the control dial to select a
number from the number list, then
press it.
The phone call starts.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[RECENT CALL], then press it.
A list of the call history appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select a
name or phone number from the call
history, then press it.
The phone call starts.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [DIAL
NUMBER], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to enter the
phone number, and lastly select [ ]
(space), then press ENTER*.
The phone call starts.
* To move the digital indication, press /
(SEEK –/+).
Note
[_] appears instead of [#] on the display.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[REDIAL], then press it.
The phone call starts.
You can make a call by saying the voice tag
stored in a connected cellular phone that
has a voice dialing function.
1Press CALL.
When two cellular phones are connected
to the unit, rotate the control dial to
select either phone, then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select
[VOICE DIAL], then press it.
Alternatively, press and hold VOICE for
more than 2 seconds.
3Say the voice tag stored on the
cellular phone.
Your voice is recognized, and the call is
made.
To cancel voice dialing
Press VOICE.
AvailableOperationsDuring
Call
To adjust the ringtone volume
Rotate the control dial while receiving a call.
To adjust the talker’s voice volume
Rotate the control dial during a call.
To adjust the volume for the other party
(Mic gain adjustment)
Press MIC.
Adjustable volume levels: [MIC-LOW], [MIC-
MID], [MIC-HI].
From the call history
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By redial
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To reduce echo and noise (Echo
Canceler/Noise Canceler Mode)
Press and hold MIC.
Settable mode: [EC/NC-1], [EC/NC-2].
To switch between handsfree mode
and handheld mode
During a call, press MODE to switch the
phone call audio between the unit and
cellular phone.
Note
Depending on the cellular phone, this operation
may not be available.
“Sony | Music Center” with
iPhone/Android™
Smartphone
Downloading the latest version of “Sony |
Music Center” application is required from
the App Store for iPhone or from available
on Google Play for Android smartphone.
Notes
• For your safety, follow your local traffic laws and
regulations, and do not operate the application
while driving.
• “Sony | Music Center” is an app for controlling
Sony audio devices which are compatible with
“Sony | Music Center”, by your iPhone/Android
smartphone.
• What you can control with “Sony | Music Center”
varies depending on the connected device.
• To make use of “Sony | Music Center” features, see
the details on your iPhone/Android smartphone.
• For further details on “Sony | Music Center,” visit
the following URL: http://www.sony.net/smcqa/
• Visit the website below and check the compatible
iPhone/Android smartphone models.
For iPhone: visit the App Store
For Android smartphone: visit Google Play
1Make the BLUETOOTH connection
with iPhone/Android smartphone
(page 8).
To select the audio device, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET
AUDIODEV] (page 21).
2Launch the “Sony | Music Center”
application.
3Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [SONY APP], then press it.
Connection to iPhone/Android
smartphone starts.
For details on the operations on iPhone/
Android smartphone, see the help of the
application.
Useful Functions
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If the device number appears
Make sure that the number is displayed
(e.g., 123456), then select [Yes] on the
iPhone/Android smartphone.
To terminate connection
Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select
[SONY APP], then press it.
Selecting the source or application
You can operate to select the desired source
or application on iPhone/Android
smartphone.
To select the source
Press SRC repeatedly. Alternatively, press
SRC, rotate the control dial to select the
desired source, then press ENTER.
To display the source list
Press SRC.
Announcement of SMS by voice
guide (Android smartphone only)
Messages of SMS are automatically read out
through the car speakers when they are
received.
For details on settings, refer to the help of
the application.
Replying a message of SMS
(Android smartphone only)
You can reply a message by touching the
reply icon.
1Activate the “Sony | Music Center”
application, then touch the [Reply] (reply)
icon.
The message input display appears on the
“Sony | Music Center” application.
2Input a reply message by voice recognition.
The list of message candidates appears on the
“Sony | Music Center” application.
3Rotate the control dial to select the desired
message, then press it.
The message is sent out.
Making sound and display settings
You can adjust the settings relating to sound
and display via iPhone/Android
smartphone.
For details on settings, refer to the help of
the application.
Using Voice Recognition
(Android Smartphone only)
1Press and hold VOICE to activate
voice recognition.
2Say the desired voice command into
the microphone.
To deactivate voice recognition
Press VOICE.
Notes
• Voice recognition may not be available in some
cases.
• Voice recognition may not work properly
depending on the performance of the connected
Android smartphone.
• Operate under conditions where noise such as
engine sound is minimized during voice
recognition.
Using “Siri Eyes Free”
“Siri Eyes Free” allows you to use an iPhone
handsfree by simply speaking into the
microphone. This function requires you to
connect an iPhone to the unit via
BLUETOOTH. Availability is limited to iPhone
4s or later. Make sure that your iPhone is
running the latest iOS version.
You must complete BLUETOOTH registration
and connection configurations for the
iPhone with the unit in advance. For details,
see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”
(page 8). To select the iPhone, press MENU,
then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET AUDIODEV]
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1Activate the Siri function on the
iPhone.
For details, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the iPhone.
2Press and hold VOICE for more than
2 seconds.
The voice command display appears.
3After the iPhone beeps, speak into
the microphone.
The iPhone beeps again, then Siri starts
responding.
To deactivate “Siri Eyes Free”
Press VOICE.
Notes
• The iPhone may not recognize your voice
depending on usage conditions. (For example, if
you are in a moving car.)
• “Siri Eyes Free” may not function properly, or the
response time may lag in locations where iPhone
signals are difficult to receive.
• Depending on the iPhone’s operating condition,
“Siri Eyes Free” may not function properly, or may
quit.
• If you play a track with an iPhone using the
BLUETOOTH audio connection, when the track
starts playback via BLUETOOTH, “Siri Eyes Free”
automatically quits and the unit switches to the
BLUETOOTH audio source.
• When “Siri Eyes Free” is activated during audio
playback, the unit may switch to the BLUETOOTH
audio source even if you do not specify a track to
play.
• When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, “Siri
Eyes Free” may not function properly, or may quit.
• When connecting the iPhone to the unit via USB,
do not activate Siri with the iPhone. “Siri Eyes Free”
may not function properly, or may quit.
• There is no audio sound while “Siri Eyes Free” is
activated.
Canceling the DEMO Mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears when the source is off and
the clock is displayed.
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [SET
DEMO-OFF], then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (back) twice.
The display returns to normal reception/
play mode.
Basic Setting Operation
You can set items in the following setup
categories:
General setup (GENERAL), Sound setup
(SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY),
BLUETOOTH setup (BLUETOOTH), “Sony |
Music Center” setup (SONY APP)
1Press MENU.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
setup category, then press it.
The items that can be set differ
depending on the source and settings.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
options, then press it.
To return to the previous display
Press (back).
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General Setup (GENERAL)
AREA (area)
Specifies the area/region to use this unit:
[EUROPE], [RUSSIA].
If the area/region currently set is
changed, this unit is reset, then the clock
is displayed.
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
DEMO (demonstration)
Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].
CLOCK (clock) (page 7)
Sets the clock: [AUTO <RDS>], [MANUAL].
CAUT ALM (caution alarm)
Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF]
(page 7).
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
BEEP (beep)
Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF].
AUTO OFF (auto off)
Shuts off automatically after a certain
time when the unit is turned off and the
clock is displayed (i.e. press and hold OFF
for 1 second): [ON] (30 minutes), [OFF].
STEERING (steering)
Registers/resets the setting of the
steering wheel remote control.
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
STR CONTROL (steering control)
Selects the input mode of the connected
remote control. To prevent a malfunction,
be sure to match the input mode with the
connected remote control before use.
CUSTOM (custom)
Input mode for the steering wheel
remote control
PRESET (preset)
Input mode for the wired remote
control excluding the steering wheel
remote control
(Automatically selected when [RESET
CUSTOM] is performed.)
EDIT CUSTOM (edit custom)
Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT,
VOL +/–, SEEK +/–, VOICE, ON HOOK, OFF
HOOK) to the steering wheel remote
control:
Rotate the control dial to select the
function you want to assign to the
steering wheel remote control, then
press it.
While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and
hold the button on the steering wheel
remote control you want to assign the
function to. When registration is
complete, [REGISTERED] is displayed.
To register other functions, repeat
steps and .
(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is
set to [CUSTOM].)
RESET CUSTOM (reset custom)
Resets the registered functions of the
steering wheel remote control: [YES],
[NO].
(Available only when [STR CONTROL] is
set to [CUSTOM].)
Notes
• While making settings, only button operation
on the unit is available. For safety, park your car
before making this setting.
• If an error occurs while registering, all the
previously-registered information remains.
Restart registration from the function where
the error occurred.
• This function may not be available on some
vehicles. For details on the compatibility of
your vehicle, visit the support site on the back
cover.
USB MODE (USB mode)
Changes the USB mode: [ANDROID],
[MSC/MTP].
(Available only when the USB source is
selected.)
AF/TA (alternative frequencies/traffic
announcement)
Selects the alternative frequencies (AF)
and traffic announcement (TA) setting:
[AF-ON], [TA-ON], [AF/TA-ON], [AF/TA-
OFF].
(Available when any source is selected.)
REGIONAL (regional)
Restricts reception to a specific region:
[ON], [OFF].
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BTM (best tuning memory) (page 11)
(Available only when the tuner is
selected.)
FIRMWARE (firmware)
(Available only while the source is off and
the clock is displayed.)
Checks/updates the firmware version. For
details, visit the support site on the back
cover.
FW VERSION (firmware version)
Displays current firmware version.
FW UPDATE (firmware update)
Enters firmware update process: [YES],
[NO].
Updating the firmware takes a few
minutes to complete. During the update,
do not turn the ignition to the OFF
position, nor remove the USB device.
Sound Setup (SOUND)
This setup menu is not available when the
source is off and the clock is displayed.
EQ10 PRESET (EQ10 preset)
Selects an equalizer curve from 10
equalizer curves or off:
[OFF], [R&B], [ROCK], [POP], [HIP-HOP],
[EDM], [JAZZ], [SOUL], [COUNTRY],
[KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM].
The equalizer curve setting can be
memorized for each source.
* [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but
cannot fully remove it during playback. Also,
using a microphone is not supported.
EQ10 CUSTOM (EQ10 custom)
Sets [CUSTOM] of EQ10.
Setting the equalizer curve: [BAND1] –
[BAND10] (32 Hz, 63 Hz, 125 Hz, 250 Hz,
500 Hz, 1 kHz, 2 kHz, 4 kHz, 8 kHz, 16 kHz).
The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB
steps, from -6 dB to +6 dB.
BALANCE (balance)
Adjusts the sound balance: [RIGHT-15] –
[CENTER] – [LEFT-15].
FADER (fader)
Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] –
[CENTER] – [REAR-15].
S.WOOFER (subwoofer)
SW LEVEL (subwoofer level)
Adjusts the subwoofer volume level:
[+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB].
([ATT] is displayed at the lowest setting.)
SW PHASE (subwoofer phase)
Selects the subwoofer phase: [SUB
NORM], [SUB REV].
LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency)
Selects the subwoofer cut-off frequency:
[80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency)
Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off
frequency: [OFF], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz].
AUX VOL (AUX volume)
Adjusts the volume level for each
connected auxiliary device:
[+18 dB] – [0 dB] – [-8 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust
the volume level between sources.
(Available only when the AUX is selected.)
BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume)
Adjusts the volume level for each
connected BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] –
[0 dB] – [-6 dB].
This setting negates the need to adjust
the volume level between sources.
(Available only when the BT audio or
application is selected.)
Display Setup (DISPLAY)
DIMMER (dimmer)
Change the display brightness:
For MEX-N5300BT:
[OFF], [ON], [AT] (auto), [CLK] (clock).
([AT] is available only when the
illumination control lead is connected,
and the head light is turned on.)
For MEX-N4300BT:
[OFF], [ON], [CLK] (clock).
To set this function to be active only
during a fixed period, select [CLK], then
set the start and end times.
– To set the brightness when the dimmer
function is activated:
Set [DIMMER] to [ON], then adjust
[BRIGHTNESS].