Sony XPlod MEX-BT5000 User manual

Operating Instructions
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’emploi
Istruzioni per l’uso
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Инструкция по эксплуатации
MEX-BT5000
2-693-038-12 (1)
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Bluetooth Audio System
Bluetooth™
Audio System

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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-
BT5000 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/
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.
SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“ATRAC” and are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
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 if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
After turning the ignition off, be sure to press
and hold (OFF) on the unit until the display
disappears.
Otherwise, the display does not turn off and
this causes battery drain.
This label is located on the bottom of the
chassis.
Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or on its
packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated
as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is
disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment and human
health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate
waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials
will help to conserve natural resources. For more detailed
information about recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.
Applicable accessory: Remote commander
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Manufactured under license
from BBE Sound, Inc.
The BBE MP process
improves digitally compressed sound, such as
MP3, by restoring and enhancing the higher
harmonics lost through compression. BBE MP
works by generating even-order harmonics from
the source material, effectively recovering
warmth, detail and nuance.
Microsoft, Windows Media,
and the Windows logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or other
countries.

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Table of Contents
Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Getting Started
Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Inserting the disc in the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Ejecting the disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls and basic
operations
Audio function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Repeat and shuffle play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Radio
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing automatically — BTM . . . . . . . . . . 12
Storing manually. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving the stored stations . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Tuning automatically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Receiving a station through a list
— LIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
RDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Setting AF and TA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Selecting PTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Setting CT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Bluetooth function
Before using the Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . 15
Menu operations of the Bluetooth
function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Configuring Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . 15
Pairing and connecting this unit with a
Bluetooth device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Connecting to registered devices . . . . . . . . 16
Handsfree talking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Making calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Ending calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Phonebook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Preset Dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Listening to music from an audio
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Operating an audio device with this
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Other settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting a handsfree device . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Deleting the registration of a connected
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Auto connection function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Other functions
Adjusting menu items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 20
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ3 Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CD/MD changer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Auxiliary audio equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Rotary commander RM-X4S . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Notes on discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
About MP3/WMA files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About ATRAC CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
About Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Welcome !
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Bluetooth™
Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the
following functions.
•CD playback
You can play CD-DA (also containing CD
TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also
containing Multi Session (page 24)) and
ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus
format (page 24)).
•Radio reception
– You can store up to 6 stations per band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, MW and LW).
–BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit selects
strong signal stations and stores them.
•RDS services
You can use FM station with Radio Data
System (RDS).
•Bluetooth function
– Handsfree talking with your cellular phone in
the car.
– Phonebook transfer from your cellular phone.
– Music streaming from your cellular phone or
portable audio device.
– HFP 1.0, A2DP, OPP and AVRCP profiles
supported.
•Sound adjustment
–EQ3 parametric: You can choose any one
of 7 preset equalizer curves, and adjust as
desired.
–DSO (Dynamic Soundstage Organizer):
creates a more ambient sound field, using
virtual speaker synthesis, to enhance the
sound of speakers, even if they are installed
low in the door.
–BBE MP: improves digitally compressed
sound such as MP3.
*A CD TEXT disc is a CD-DA that includes
information such as disc, artist and track name.
Type of discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
MP3
WMA
ATRAC CD

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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 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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Getting Started
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 and press the RESET
button with a pointed object, such as a ballpoint
pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 24-hour digital indication.
1Press (MENU).
2Push the joystick up/down until
“Setup” appears, then push it right.
3Push the joystick up/down until “Clock
Adjust” appears, then push it right.
4Push the joystick up/down to set the
hour and minutes.
To move the digital indication, push the
joystick left/right.
5After setting the clock, press the
joystick.
The clock starts.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 14).
Detaching the front 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 a few seconds.
The alarm will only sound if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press (OFF).
The unit is turned off.
2Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
3Slide the front panel to the right, then
gently pull out the left end of the front
panel.
Notes
•Do not drop or put excessive pressure on the front
panel and display window.
•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.
RESET
button
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Attaching the front panel
Place the hole Aof the front panel onto the
spindle Bon the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to
operate the unit.
Note
Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
Inserting the disc in the unit
1Press (OPEN).
2Insert the disc (label side up).
3Close the front panel.
Playback starts automatically.
Ejecting the disc
1Press (OPEN).
2Press Z.
The disc is ejected.
3Close the front panel.
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Location of controls and basic operations
Audio function
Main unit
Front panel removed
Refer to the pages listed for details. The
corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
ASOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
MD*1/Bluetooth AUDIO/AUX).
BJoystick/LIST button 13, 22
Rotate to: Adjust the volume.
Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu
item.
Press to: Apply a setting.
CD/MD*1:
Push up/down to*2:
– Skip groups*3/albums*4(push).
– Skip groups*3/albums*4continuously
(push and hold).
Push left/right to:
– Skip tracks (push).
– Skip tracks continuously (push, then push
again within about 2 seconds and hold).
– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and
hold).
Radio:
Push up/down to:
– Receive stored station.
Push left/right to:
– Tune in stations automatically (push).
– Find a station manually (push and hold).
Press to:
– Display the list.
CMODE button 12, 21
To select the radio band (FM/MW/LW)/
select the unit*5.
DMENU button
To enter menu.
EDisplay window
FOPEN button 7
GOFF button
To power off; stop the source.
HReceptor for the card remote
commander
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Card remote commander RM-X302
IAF (Alternative Frequencies)/TA
(Traffic Announcement) button 13
To set AF and TA in RDS.
JNumber buttons
CD/MD*1:
(1): REP 12, 22
(2): SHUF 12, 22
(5): BBE MP*62
To activate the BBE MP function, set
“BBE MP on.” To cancel, set “BBE MP
off.”
(6): PAUSE*6
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
KDSPL (display)/PTY (Programme
Type) button 12, 14
To change display items; select PTY in RDS.
LDisc slot 7
To insert the disc.
MRESET button 6
NZ (eject) button 7
To eject the disc.
The following buttons on the card remote
commander have also different buttons/functions
from the unit.
qg ENTER button
To apply a setting.
qh LIST button
To list up.
qj Number buttons
Buttons 1 to 6 share the same functions as
the number buttons on the unit.
qk M(+)/m(–) buttons
The same as pushing the joystick up/down.
ql <(.)/,(>) buttons
The same as pushing the joystick left/right.
w; SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll display item.
wa SOUND button
To select sound items.
ws ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
wd VOL (volume) +/– buttons
To adjust volume.
*1 When an MD changer is connected.
*2 If the changer is connected, the operation is
different, see page 21.
*3 When an ATRAC CD is played.
*4 When an MP3/WMA is played.
*5 When a CD/MD changer is connected.
*6 When playing back on this unit.
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 a disc is
inserted to activate the unit first.
Tip
For details on how to replace the battery, see
“Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote
commander” on page 25.
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Bluetooth function
Main unit
Front panel removed
Refer to the pages listed for details. The
corresponding buttons on the card remote
commander control the same functions as those
on the unit.
ASOURCE button
To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/
MD*1/Bluetooth AUDIO/AUX).
BJoystick
Rotate to: Adjust the volume.
Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu
item.
Press to: Apply a setting.
Bluetooth audio device*2:
Push left/right to:
– Skip tracks (push).
– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and
hold).
CBluetooth button 15, 16, 17, 19
To access the Bluetooth functions; receive a
call.
DMENU button 17
To enter menu; receive a call.
EDisplay window
FOFF button 17
To power off; stop the source; end or reject a
call.
GCALL button 17
To access the telephone functions; receive a
call.
HReceptor for the card remote
commander
INumber buttons
To call stored dials.
Bluetooth audio device*2:
(6): PAUSE
To pause playback.
JBluetooth indicator
Lights up when the Bluetooth signal is input/
output. Goes off when the Bluetooth signal is
off.
KMicrophone 16
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