Sony DSX-S300BTX User manual

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Owner's Record
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. DSX-S300BTX Serial
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To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 8.
Pour annuler I'affichage de demonstration (Demo), reportez-vous a la page 8.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostraci6n (Demo), consulte la pagina 8.
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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
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE
IN CANADA, INCLUDING
IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ETATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE
AU
CANADA, YCOMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE
QUEBEC.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for aClass Bdigital
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 aparticular 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.
You are cautioned that any changes
or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This device complies with Part
15 of the FCC
Rules and RSS-Gen
of IC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this
device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation
of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement Cto
OET65 and
RSS-l 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 keeping the
radiator at least 20 em or more away from
person's body (excluding extremities: hands,
wrists, feet and ankles).
For the state of california, USA only
Perchlorate Material -special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains
perchlorate
HD
Radio™ is aproprietary trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
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'~A~I"l..l logo indicates that this
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REAf~O Ypro?uct will control asatellite
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 XM
Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc.
ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks
of
Sony Corporation.
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.

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logo are trademarks
of Sony
Corporation.
"WALKMAN" and
"WALKMAN" logo are
registered trademarks
of
Sony Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of
Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
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Music recognition technology and related data are
provided by Gracenote®. Gracenote is the industry
standard in music recognition technology and
related content delivery. For more information,
please visit www.gracenote.com.
CD and music-related data from Gracenote, Inc.,
copyright ©2000-2010 Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright ©2000-2010 Gracenote. This
product and service may practice
one or more of
the following U.S. Patents: #5,987,525;
#6,061,680; #6,154,773, #6,161,132, #6,230,192,
#6,230,207, #6,240,459, #6,330,593, and other
patents issued or pending. Some services supplied
under license from Open Globe, Inc. for U.S.
Patent: #6,304,523.
Gracenote and CDDB are registered trademarks
of
Gracenote. The Gracenote logo and logotype, and
the "Powered by Gracenote" logo are trademarks
of Gracenote.
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SensMe and the SensMelogo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 40).
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 (SOURCE/OFF) until the display
disappears each time you tum the ignition off.
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Microsoft, Windows, Windows
Vista and Windows Media and
logos are trademarks
or
registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
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.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.
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Table of Contents
Getting Started
Notes on Bluetooth 7
Resetting the unit 7
Canceling the Demo mode 8
Preparing the card remote commander 8
Setting the clock 8
Detaching the front panel 8
Attaching the front panel 9
Quick Guide for Bluetooth function
3steps to Bluetooth function 10
Buttons and icons 11
oPairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
eConnecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
eHandsfree calling and Music streaming ... 13
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit. 14
RM-X306 Card Remote Commander 16
Radio
Storing and receiving stations 18
Storing automatically -BTM 18
Storing manually 18
Receiving the stored stations 18
Tuning automatically 18
RDS 19
Overview 19
Selecting PTY 19
Setting
CT 19
USB devices
Playing back aUSB device 20
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Enjoying music according to your mood
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SensMe™ 22
Before using the SensMe™function. . . . . 22
Installing "SensMe™Setup" and "Content
Transfer" in your computer 23
Registering aUSB device using ''SensMe™
Setup" 23
Transferring tracks to the USB device using
"Content Transfer" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Playing tracks in the channel
-SensMe™channels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
iPod
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Display items 27
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Operating an iPod directly
-Passenger control 28

Searching for atrack
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer™ 28
Searching by skip items
-Jump mode 28
Searching by alphabetical order
-Alphabet search 29
Searching atrack by listening to track passages
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ZAPPINTM 29
In the case of ''SensMe™ channels"
playback 29
Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and
Music streaming)
Bluetooth Operations 30
About Bluetooth icons 30
Pairing 30
Connecting
31
Connecting acellular phone 31
Connecting an audio device 32
Handsfree calling 32
Making calls 32
Receiving calls 33
Operations during acall 33
Call transfer 33
Phonebookmanagement 33
Preset dial 34
Voice dial activation 34
SMS indicator 35
Music streaming 35
Listening to music from an audio
device
35
Operating an audio device with this
unit 36
Other settings 36
Initializing Bluetooth Settings 36
Using optional equipment 36
External microphone XA-MClO 36
Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Changing the sound settings. ............. 37
Adjusting the sound characteristics 37
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions
-Advanced Sound Engine 37
Selecting the sound quality
-EQ7 Preset 37
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ7 Parametric Tune .............. 38
Optimizing sound by Time Alignment
-Listening Position 38
Precisely calibrating by Time Alignment
-Listening Position Custom Tune 39
DM+ Advanced 39
Using rear speakers as subwoofer
-Rear Bass Enhancer. 39
Compensating volume level
-Dynamic Loudness ................40
Adjusting setup items -MENU
40
Additional Information
Precautions ........................... 41
Playback order of MP3IWMN
AAC files. ......................... 41
About Device Inside Alert. ............ 41
About iPod 42
About Bluetooth function 42
Maintenance 43
Removing the unit
44
Specifications ......................... 44
Troubleshooting .......................46
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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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.sony.com/mobileAV
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
•Supported MP3IWMAlAAC files
•Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the
FAQ
about Bluetooth function
•System requirements for the software
in the supplied CD-ROM

Getting Started
Notes on Bluetooth
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 NOTICEI
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 offthe
road and park before making
or answering acall if
driving conditions so require.
Connecting to other devices
When connecting to any otherdevice, 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, electromc
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
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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 14) with a pointed object,
such as a ball-point pen.
Note
Pressing the RESET button willerase the clocksetting
and some storedcontents.
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Canceling the Demo mode
You can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the multi way encoder.
The setup display appears.
2Rotate the multi way encoder to select
"Demo," then press it.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to select
"off."
4Press and hold the multi way encoder.
The setup is complete and the display returns
to normal reception/play mode.
Preparing the card remote
commander
Remove the insulation film.
Tip
For how to replace the battery, see page 43.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the multi way encoder.
2Rotate the multi way encoder to select
"Clock Adjust," then press it.
The clock adjustment display appears.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to set
the hour and minute.
To move the digital indication, push the multi
way encoder left/right.
4After setting the minute, press the
multi way encoder.
The clock starts.
Tip
You can set the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page 19).
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 afew seconds.
The alarm will only sound
if the built-in
amplifier is used.
1Press and hold (SOURCE/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 adashboard/rear tray.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
•
If "Device Inside"(page 41) appears in the display or
the Device Inside Alert LED flashes, detach the front
panel and remove the USB device or iPod.

Attaching the front panel
Place the hole ® of the front panel onto the
spindle ®on the unit, then lightly push the left
side in.
Press
("'S~O"'U~R=CC;=Ec;;/O"'F;=;F~) on the unit to operate the
unit.
Note
Do notput anything on the inner surface of the front
panel.
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Quick Guide for Bluetooth function
For full details on operation, see "Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)" (page 30) and
the Bluetooth device operating instructions.
3 steps to Bluetooth function
oPairing
First, register ("pair") the Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. Pairing is no
longer required after the first time.
eConnecting
After pairing is made, connect this unit and the Bluetooth device. Depending on the device,
connection is automatically made along with the pairing.
eHandsfree callinglMusic streaming
You can make/receive ahandsfree call, or listen to audio through this unit.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

Buttons and icons
Icon status descriptions
Icons
Multi way encoder
*Lit Bluetooth signal is on.
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Flashing Pairing is in standby mode.
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Lit Connected to acellular phone.
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None No cellular phone is connected for handsfree calling.
"Lit Connected to adevice.
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None No device is connected for music streaming.
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Lit Some unread SMS messages exist.
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Flashing Anew SMS message has been received.
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None No unread SMS messages exist.
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Operated
device Operation
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3
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Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) for 2or more seconds.
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If passkey input is required on the display of the device to be connected,
input "0000."
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Follow the display directions.
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Connect to this unit using an audio device.
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Note
You can connect from this unit to aBluetooth device (page 31).
If you cannotconnect from this unit to the Bluetooth device, startpairing again.
e Handsfree calling and Music streaming
~ Handsfree calling
To
Receive acall/end acall
Reject acall
Redial
Operation
Press the multi way encoder.
Press
(SOURCE/OFF).
1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until "Bluetooth Phone"
appears.
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Listen
2Press and hold the multi way encoder for 2or more
seconds.
Press
(MODE).
Operation
1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until "BLuetooth Audio"
appears.
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Play backlpause*
Skip tracks*
2Start playback
on the audio device.
Press
(PAUSE).
Push the multi way encoder left/right.
*The operation may differdepending on the audio device.
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Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select amenu
item.
Push up/down/left/right to: Select amenu
item.
Press to: Enter sound setting/apply asetting.
Press and hold to: Enter menu.
Radio:
Push up/down to:
-Receive stored station.
Push left/right to:
-Tune in stations automatically (push).
-Find astation manually (push and hold).
USB:
Push up/down to:
-Skip albums (push).
-Skip albums continuously (push and hold).
Push left/right to:
-Skip tracks (push).
-Skip tracks continuously (push, then push
again within about 2seconds and hold).
-Reverse/fast-forward atrack (push and
hold).
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MENUlr (handsfree)/"'- (end call)
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This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
[I] SOURCE/OFF button*1
Press to tum on the power/change the source
(RadioIUSB/SensMe™*2/Bluetooth Audio/
Bluetooth Phone).
Press for 1second to
tum off the power.
Press for 2seconds
or more to tum offthe
power and the display disappears.
[2] Q(BROWSE) button*3 page 18, 28,
31,32,34
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-
BrowZer™ mode (USB); list the phonebook
(Bluetooth Phone).
[ID PAUSE button
To pause playback. To cancel, press again.
@] .. (SensMe™) button page 24
Front panel removed

Bluetooth Audio*4:
Push left/tight to:
-Skip tracks (push).
-Reverse/fast-forward atrack (push and
hold).
Bluetooth Phone:
Press to receive/end acall.
Press and hold to redial.
[§] Receptor for the card remote
commander
[l] Display window
lID OPEN button page 8
lID USB (external) connector page 21,26
To connect to the USB device.
l1Q] ~ (BACK)/MODE button
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*1/
switch the USB device (internal/external)/
return to the previous display.
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control*5.
ff1] BLUETOOTH button page 30
For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.
[j]] ZAP/SHUF button page 22, 28, 29
To enter ZAPPINTM mode (press); select
shuffle play mode (press and hold).
~ PTY/CAT button*6 page 19
To select PTY in RDS.
Ml DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 21,27
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
[1§] Microphone page 33
Note
Do not cover the microphone, or the handsfree
function may not work properly.
[1§] USB (internal) connector page 20, 25
To connect to the USB device.
!1Il TUNE TRAY page 20,25
Tray unit to place aUSB device or an iPod.
~ Device Inside Alert LED page 41
~ RESET button page 7
*I If an HD Radio tuner orSAT tuner is
connected:when (SOURCE/OFF) is pressed, the
connected device ("HD," "XM" or "SR') will appear
in the display. Furthermore,
if ( MODE) is pressed,
you can switch the HD Radio tuner band
or SAT
tunerband.
*2 When aUSB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3
If an HD Radio tunerorSATtuner is connected: the
list will include HD Radio orSAT Radio accordingly.
*4 When aBluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP
of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending
on the device, certain operations maynotbe
available.
*5 When an iPod
is connected to the USB (external)
connector.
*6 When the SAT tuner
is connected.

RM-X306 Card Remote
"Commander Remove the insulation film before use (page 8).
[I] CALLir(handsfree) button
To change the source (Bluetooth Phone).
Bluetooth Phone:
To receive acall.
~ SRC (source) button*'
To tum on the power; change the source
(RadioIUSB/SensMe™*2/Bluetooth Audio/
Bluetooth Phone).
~ ENTER button
To apply asetting.
@] MODE button
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*'/
switch the USB device (internal/external).
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control*3.
[ID MENU button
To enter menu.
[ID Q(BROWSE)/CAT*4 button
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-
BrowZer™ mode (USB); list the phonebook
(Bluetooth Phone).
[l] DSPL (display) button
To change display items.
[ID Number buttons
Radio:
CD to@:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
USB:
CD: REP page 22,27
CD: SHUF page 22, 28
@:PAUSE
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth Audio*5:
CD: REP page 36
CD: SHUF page 36
@: PAUSE page 36
To pause playback. To cancel, press
agam.
Bluetooth Phone:
To input numbers (phone number, etc.).

[ID *button page 32,33
[Q] OFF/~ (end call) button
To turn offthe power; stop the source; end or
reject acall.
ff1] BLUETOOTH button page 30
For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.
I12l t(+)/ .. (-) buttons
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
up/down on the unit.
~ "(~)/"(~)buttons
The same as pushing the multi way encoder
left/right on the unit.
IHI SCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
[1§] SOUND button
To enter sound setting.
lI§J ATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
1111 VOL (volume) +/- button
To adjust volume.
~ #button page 32, 33
*J If an HD Radio tuner orSAT tuner is
connected:when (SRC) is pressed, the connected
device (''HD,''
'XM" or "SR") will appear in the
display.
Furthermore,
if ( MODE) is pressed, you can switch
the HD Radio tunerband orSAT tunerband.
*2 When aUSB device
set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3 When an iPod is connected to the USB (external)
connector.
*4 When the SAT tuner
is connected.
*5 When aBluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP
of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending
on the device, certain operations may not be
available.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it
cannot be operated with the card remote commander
unless
(SOURCE/OFF) on the unit is pressed to
activate the unit first.
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Radio
Storing and receiving stations
Caution
When tuning in stations while driving, use Best
Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident.
Storing automatically -BTM
1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
"TUNER" appears.
To change the band, press (MODE)
repeatedly. You can select from FMI, FM2,
FM3,
AMI or AM2.
2Press and hold the multi way encoder.
3Rotate the multi way encoder to select
"BTM," then press it.
The unit stores stations in order
of frequency
in the preset list.
Abeep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press Q(BROWSE).
The preset list appears.
2Push the multi way encoder up/down
to select the preset number.
3Press and hold the multi way encoder
until "MEM" appears.
(with the card remote commander)
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a
number button (CD to
@) until
"MEM" appears.
Note
If you try to store anotherstation on the same number
button, the previously storedstation will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
You can list up the frequency.
1Select the band, then press Q
(BROWSE).
The preset list appears.
2Push the multi way encoder up/down
to select the desired station.
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3Press the multi way encoderto receive
the station.
The display returns to normal reception
mode.
(with the card remote commander)
1Select the band, then press anumber
button (CD to
@).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then push the multi
way encoder left/right to search for the
station.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a
station. Repeat this procedure until the
desired station is received.
Tip
If you know the frequency of the station you want to
listen to, push and hold the multi way encoderleft/right
to quicklylocate the approximate frequency, then push
the multi way encoderleft/right repeatedly
to fine
adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital infonnation along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
GRadio band
eClock
ePreset number
eFrequency* (Program service name), RDS
data
*While receiving the RDS station, "RDS" is displayed
on the left
of the frequency indication.
RDS services
This unit automatically provides RDS services as
follows:
PTY (Program Types)
Displays the currently received program type.
Also searches your selected program type.
CT (Clock Time)
The
CT data from the RDS transmission sets
the clock.
Notes
•Depending on the country/region, notall RDS
functions
may be available.
•RDS will not work
if the signal strength is too weak,
or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting
RDSdata.
Selecting PTY
1Press (PTY) during FM reception.
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The current program type name appears if the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2Rotate the multi way encoder to select
the desired program type.
3Press the multi way encoder.
The unit starts to search for astation
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
News (News), Information (Infonnation),
Sports (Sports), Talk (Talk), Rock (Rock),
Classic Rock (Classic Rock), Adult Hits
(Adult Hits), Soft Rock (Soft Rock), Top 40
(Top 40), Country (Country), Oldies (Oldies),
Soft (Soft), Nostalgia (Nostalgia), Jazz
(Jazz), Classical (Classical), Rhythm and
Blues (Rhythm and Blues), Soft R&B (Soft
Rhythm and Blues), Foreign Language
(Foreign Language), Religious Music
(Religious Music), Religious Talk (Religious
Talk), Personality (Personality), Public
(Public), College (College), Weather
(Weather)
Notes
• You cannotuse this function in countrieslregions
where no
PTY data ;s available.
•
You may receive adifferent radio program from the
one you select.
Setting CT
1Set "CT on" in setup (page 40). •
Notes
•The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
•There mightbe adifference between the time set
by
the CT function and the actual time.
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USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
•MSC (Mass Storage Class) type USB devices
compliant with the USB standard can be used.
•Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
•Backup
of data in aUSB device is
recommended.
Notes
•Connect the USB device afterstarting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction
or
damage may occur if it is connected before starting
the engine.
•Do not place acellularphone
or adevice with
wireless communication functions on the TUNE
TRA Y, as it may not receive phone signals or
communication may be terminated.
•Do not leave aUSB device in aparked car, as
malfunction may result.
Playing back a USB device
AUSB device can be connected to the internal/
external or both USB connectors.
To switch
between USB devices, press
(MODE).
Playing back via the USB (internal)
connector
1Press (OPEN).
The front panel is flipped down.
2Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.
The TUNE TRAY opens slowly.
TUNE TRAY
3Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
4Slide in the TUNE TRAY by pressing
PUSH CLOSE on the TUNE TRAY until
it locks shut.
5Close the front panel.
6Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until
"USB" appears, and then press
( MODE) to switch the USB device.
"USB Internal" appears, and playback starts.
If aUSB device is already connected, to start
playback, repeat step
6.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1second to
stop playback.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Press
(OPEN).
3Press PUSH OPEN on the TUNE TRAY.
4Remove the USB device.
SSlide in the TUNE
TRAY, and close the front
panel.