Sony DSX-S310BTX User manual

©2011 Sony Corporation
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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-S310BTX Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (Demo) display, see page 8.
Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (Demo), consulte la página 8.
4-286-015-11(1)
DSX-S310BTX
US
ES
FM/AM
Digital Media Player

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Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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.
This equipment complies with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to
OET65. 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 cm or more away from person’s body
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet and
ankles).
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.
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of
the car for safety. For installation and
connections, see the supplied installation/
connections manual.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
–
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
–
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
–
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
–
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna
or transmitter.
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
TM
is a proprietary trademark of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
The “SAT Radio Ready”
logo indicates that this
product will control a
satellite radio tuner module
(sold separately). Please see your nearest
authorized Sony dealer for details on the
satellite radio tuner module.
Please refer to the manuals included in the
satellite radio tuner module. Sirius or XM
Subscription required.
“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.

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12 TONE ANALYSIS and its
logo are trademarks of Sony
Corporation.
“WALKMAN” and
“WALKMAN” logo are
registered trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
SensMe and the SensMe logo are
trademarks or registered
trademarks of Sony Ericsson
Mobile Communications AB.
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, DVD, Blu-ray Disc, and music and
videorelated data from Gracenote, Inc., copyright
© 2000 to present Gracenote. Gracenote
Software, copyright © 2000 to present
Gracenote. One or more patents owned by
Gracenote apply to this product and service. See
the Gracenote website for a non-exhaustive list
of applicable Gracenote patents.
Gracenote, CDDB, MusicID, MediaVOCS, the
Gracenote logo and logotype, and the ”Powered
by Gracenote” logo are either registered
trademarks or trademarks of Gracenote in the
United States and/or other countries.
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 contains technology subject to
certain intellectual property rights of Microsoft.
Use or distribution of this technology outside of
this product is prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
iPhone®, iPod®, iPod classic®, iPod nano®,
and iPod touch® are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
PANDORA, the PANDORA logo, and the
Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with
permission.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use of this
trademark is subject to Google Permissions.
BlackBerry® is the property of Research In
Motion Limited and is registered and/or used in
the U.S. and countries around the world. Used
under license from Research In Motion Limited.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 42).
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 turn the ignition off.
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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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
3 steps to Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Buttons and icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3Handsfree calling/Music streaming/Playing
back Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 a USB 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
— SensMe™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Before using the SensMe™ function . . . . . 22
Installing “SensMe™ Setup” and “Content
Transfer” in your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Registering a USB 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Repeat play. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pandora® via USB (iPhone)
Playing back Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Playing back via the USB (external)
connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
“Thumbs” feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Station list. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Bookmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Searching for a track
Searching a track by name
— Quick-BrowZer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Searching by alphabetical order
— Alphabet search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Searching a track by listening to track passages
— ZAPPIN™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
In the case of “SensMe™ channels”
playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and
Music streaming)
Bluetooth Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Installing the microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Connecting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting a cellular phone . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Connecting an audio device . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Handsfree calling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Making calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Receiving calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Operations during a call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Call transfer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Phonebook management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Preset dial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Voice dial activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
SMS indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Music streaming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Listening to music from an audio
device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Operating an audio device with this
unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Other settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . 37
Pandora via Bluetooth (Android™
& BlackBerry® phones)
Playing back Pandora . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Playing back via Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
“Thumbs” feedback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Station list . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Bookmarking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Sound Settings and Setup Menu
Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Adjusting the sound characteristics . . . . . . 39
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions
— Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Selecting the sound quality
— EQ7 Preset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Customizing the equalizer curve
— EQ7 Parametric Tune . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Optimizing sound by Time Alignment
— Listening Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Precisely calibrating by Time Alignment
— Listening Position Custom Tune. . . . . . 41
DM+ Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Using rear speakers as subwoofer
— Rear Bass Enhancer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Compensating volume level
— Dynamic Loudness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Adjusting setup items — MENU . . . . . . . . . . 42
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Playback order of MP3/WMA/
AAC files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About Device Inside Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
About Bluetooth function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Removing the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Error displays/Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

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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 MP3/WMA/AAC files
• Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the FAQ
about Bluetooth function
• System requirements for using SensMe
TM

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2
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 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.
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 will erase the clock setting
and some stored contents.

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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 45.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-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 a few 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 a dashboard/rear tray.
•Do not detach the front panel during playback of the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
•If “Device Inside” (page 44) appears in the display or
the Device Inside Alert LED flashes, detach the front
panel and remove the USB device or iPod.

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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/OFF) on the unit to operate the
unit.
Note
Do not put 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 32) and
the Bluetooth device operating instructions.
3 steps to Bluetooth function
1Pairing
First, register (“pair”) the Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. Pairing is no
longer required after the first time.
2Connecting
After pairing is made, connect this unit and the Bluetooth device. Depending on the device,
connection is automatically made along with the pairing.
3Handsfree calling/Music streaming/Playing back Pandora
You can make/receive a handsfree call, listen to audio and Pandora internet radio through this unit.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV

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Buttons and icons
Icon status descriptions
Lit Bluetooth signal is on.
Flashing Pairing is in standby mode.
None Bluetooth signal is off.
Lit Connected to a cellular phone.
Flashing Connection is in progress.
None No cellular phone is connected for handsfree calling.
Lit Connected to a device.
Flashing Connection is in progress.
None No device is connected for music streaming.
Lit Some unread SMS messages exist.
Flashing A new SMS message has been received.
None No unread SMS messages exist.
Icons
Multi-way encoder

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1Pairing
2Connecting
Note
You can connect from this unit to a Bluetooth device (page 33).
If you cannot connect from this unit to the Bluetooth device, start pairing again.
Operated
device
Operation
1Press and hold (BLUETOOTH) for 2 or more seconds.
2Search for this unit.
3
4If passkey input is required on the display of the device to be connected,
input “0000.”
5Follow the display directions.
6
Operated
device
Operation
1Press (BLUETOOTH).
2Connect to this unit using a cellular phone.
Connect to this unit using an audio device.
t
XXXXXXX
DR-BT30Q
Sony
Automotive
Select “Sony Automotive.”
(Pairing successful)
t
t
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3Handsfree calling/Music streaming/Playing back Pandora
Handsfree calling
Music streaming
*The operation may differ depending on the audio device.
Playing back Pandora
To Operation
Receive a call/end a call Press the multi-way encoder.
Reject a call Press (SOURCE/OFF).
Redial 1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “Bluetooth Phone”
appears.
2Press and hold the multi-way encoder for 2 or more
seconds.
Transfer a call Press (MODE).
To Operation
Listen 1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “Bluetooth Audio”
appears.
2Start playback on the audio device.
Playback/pause* Press (PAUSE).
Skip tracks* Push the multi-way encoder left/right.
To Operation
Listen 1Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “Please launch
Pandora App on mobile device and press (PAUSE) on this
unit.” appears.
2Launch Pandora on the Bluetooth device.
3Press (PAUSE).
Playback/pause Press (PAUSE).
Skip tracks Push the multi-way encoder right.
t
t
t

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Location of controls and basic operations
Main unit
Front panel removed
This section contains instructions on the location
of controls and basic operations. For details, see
the respective pages.
ASOURCE/OFF button*1
Press to turn on the power/change the source
(Radio/USB/SensMe™*2/Pandora USB/
Bluetooth Audio/Bluetooth Pandora/
Bluetooth Phone).
Press for 1 second to turn off the power.
Press for 2 seconds or more to turn off the
power and the display disappears.
B(BROWSE) button*3page 18, 30,
33, 34, 35
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-
BrowZer™ mode (USB); list the station
(Pandora USB/Bluetooth Pandora); list the
phonebook (Bluetooth Phone).
CPAUSE button
To pause playback. To cancel, press again.
D(SensMe™) button page 24
EMulti-way encoder (ENTER/SOUND/
MENU/ (handsfree)/ (end call)
button)
Rotate to: Adjust the volume/select a menu
item.
Push up/down/left/right to: Select a menu
item.
Press to: Enter sound setting/apply a setting.
Press and hold to: Enter menu.
Radio:
Push up/down to:
– Receive stored station.
Push left/right to:
– Tune in stations automatically (push).
– Find a station 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 2 seconds and hold).
– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and
hold).

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Pandora USB:
Push right to:
–Skip tracks
Push up/down to:
–Thumbs up/down (push for 1 second).
Bluetooth Audio*4:
Push left/right to:
– Skip tracks (push).
– Reverse/fast-forward a track (push and
hold).
Bluetooth Pandora:
Push right to:
–Skip tracks
Push up/down to:
–Thumbs up/down (push for 1 second).
Bluetooth Phone:
Press to receive/end a call.
Press and hold to redial.
FReceptor for the card remote
commander
GDisplay window
HOPEN button page 8
IUSB (external) connector page 21, 26
To connect to the USB device.
J(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/enter the bookmark mode (Pandora
USB/Bluetooth Pandora).
KBLUETOOTH button page 32
For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.
LZAP/SHUF button page 22, 28, 31
To enter ZAPPIN™ mode (press); select
shuffle play mode (press and hold).
MPTY/CAT button*6page 19
To select PTY in RDS.
NDSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page 21, 27
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
OUSB (internal) connector page 20, 25
To connect to the USB device.
PTUNE TRAY page 20, 25
Tray unit to place a USB device or an iPod.
QDevice Inside Alert LED page 44
RRESET button page 7
*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT 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
tuner band.
*2 When a USB device set up for the SensMe™
function is connected.
*3 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected: the
list will include HD Radio or SAT Radio accordingly.
*4 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP
of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending
on the device, certain operations may not be
available.
*5 When an iPod is connected to the USB (external)
connector.
*6 When the SAT tuner is connected.

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RM-X306 Card Remote
Commander
Remove the insulation film before use (page 8).
ACALL/ (handsfree) button
To change the source (Bluetooth Phone).
Bluetooth Phone:
To receive a call.
BSRC (source) button*1
To turn on the power; change the source
(Radio/USB/SensMe™*2/Pandora USB/
Bluetooth Audio/Bluetooth Pandora/
Bluetooth Phone).
CENTER button
To apply a setting.
DMODE button
Press to: Select the radio band (FM/AM)*1/
switch the USB device (internal/external).
Press and hold to: Enter/cancel the passenger
control*3/enter the bookmark mode (Pandora
USB/Bluetooth Pandora).
EMENU button
To enter menu.
F(BROWSE)/CAT*4button
To list up (Radio); enter the Quick-
BrowZer™ mode (USB); list the station
(Pandora USB/Bluetooth Pandora); list the
phonebook (Bluetooth Phone).
GDSPL (display) button
To change display items.
HNumber buttons
Radio:
(1) to (6):
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
USB:
(1): REP page 22, 27
(2): SHUF page 22, 28
(6): PAUS E
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Pandora USB:
(6): PAUS E page 29
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth Audio*5:
(1): REP page 37
(2): SHUF page 37
(6): PAUSE page 37
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth Pandora:
(6): PAUS E page 38
To pause playback. To cancel, press
again.
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Bluetooth Phone:
To input numbers (phone number, etc.).
Ibutton page 34, 35
JOFF/ (end call) button
To turn off the power; stop the source; end or
reject a call.
KBLUETOOTH button page 32
For Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.
LM(+)/m(–) buttons
The same as pushing the multi-way encoder
up/down on the unit.
M<(.)/,(>) buttons
The same as pushing the multi-way encoder
left/right on the unit.
NSCRL (scroll) button
To scroll the display item.
OSOUND button
To enter sound setting.
PATT (attenuate) button
To attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
QVOL (volume) +/– button
To adjust volume.
Rbutton page 34, 35
*1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT 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 tuner band or SAT tuner band.
*2 When a USB 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 a Bluetooth 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 FM1, FM2,
FM3, AM1 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.
A beep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press (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 ((1) to (6)) until
“MEM” appears.
Note
If you try to store another station on the same number
button, the previously stored station will be replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
You can list up the frequency.
1Select the band, then press
(BROWSE).
The preset list appears.
2Push the multi-way encoder up/down
to select the desired station.
3Press the multi-way encoder to receive
the station.
The display returns to normal reception
mode.
(with the card remote commander)
1Select the band, then press a number
button ((1) to (6)).
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 encoder left/right
to quickly locate the approximate frequency, then push
the multi-way encoder left/right repeatedly to fine
adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning).

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RDS
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
ARadio band
BClock
CPreset number
DFrequency* (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:
Notes
•Depending on the country/region, not all 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
RDS data.
Selecting PTY
1Press (PTY) during FM reception.
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 a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
Notes
•You cannot use this function in countries/regions
where no PTY data is available.
•You may receive a different radio program from the
one you select.
Setting CT
1Set “CT on” in setup (page 42).
Notes
•The CT function may not work even though an RDS
station is being received.
•There might be a difference between the time set by
the CT function and the actual time.
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.
News (News), Information (Information),
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)

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USB devices
For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site.
• 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 a USB device is
recommended.
Notes
•Connect the USB device after starting the engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before starting
the engine.
•Do not place a cellular phone or a device with
wireless communication functions on the TUNE
TRAY, as it may not receive phone signals or
communication may be terminated.
•Do not leave a USB device in a parked car, as
malfunction may result.
Playing back a USB device
A USB 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.
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 a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, repeat step 6.
Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second 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.
5Slide in the TUNE TRAY, and close the front
panel.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.sony.com/mobileAV
TUNE TRAY