Sony MEX-BT3800U - Bluetooth Audio System User manual
SON~
Bluetooth®
Audio
System
Owner's
Record
4-158-429-11
(1
)
Operating
Instructions_D
Mode d'emploi IDII
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.
MEX-BT3800U Serial
No.
_
To
cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page
7.
Pour annuler I'affichage de demonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous a
la
page
7.
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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 radiorrV
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:
(I)
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 and IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines
in
Supplement Cto OET65 and RSS-l02
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 with at least 20 cm and more between
the radiator and person's body (excluding
extremities: hands, wrists, feet and ankles).
CAUTION
The use
of
optical instruments with this product
will increase eye hazard.
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
H3'Radio®
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The
"HD
Radio Ready" logo indicates that this
product will control aSony HD Radio™ tuner
(sold separately).
For HD
Radio™
tuner operation, please refer to
the HD
Radio™
tuner Operating Instructions.
HD Radio™and the HD Radio Ready logo are
proprietary trademarks
of
iBiquity Digital Corp.
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Windows
""
Media""
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The
"SAT
Radio Ready"
SAT
logo indicates that this
C~DI:
product will control asatellite
REA
D Y 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.
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.
ZAPPIN is atrademark
of
Sony Corporation.
Windows Media and the
Windows logo are trademarks
or
registered trademarks
of
Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries.
iPod is atrademark
of
Apple Inc., registered in
the U.S. and other countries.
iPhone is atrademark
of
Apple Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer
IIS
and Thomson.
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.
Content providers are using the digital rights
management technology for Windows Media
contained
in
this device ("WM-DRM")
to
protect
the integrity
of
their content ("Secure Content") so
that their intellectual property, including copyright,
in such content is not misappropriated.
This device uses WM-DRM software
to
play
Secure Content ("WM-DRM Software"). If the
security ofthe WM-DRM Software
in
this device
has been compromised, owners
of
Secure Content
("Secure Content Owners") may request that
Microsoft revoke the WM-DRM Software's right
to
acquire
new
licenses
to
copy, display and/or
play Secure Content. Revocation does not alter the
WM-DRM Software's ability to play unprotected
content. Alist
of
revoked WM-DRM Software is
sent to your device whenever you download a
license for Secure Content from the Internet or
from a
Pc.
Microsoft
may,
in
conjunction with
such license, also download revocation lists onto
your device on behalf
of
Secure Content Owners.
Note on the lithium battery
Do
not
expose the battery
to
excessive heatsuch as
direct sunlight, fire
or
the
like.
Warning if your car's ignition has no
ACC position
Be
sure to set the Auto Off function (page 26).
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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Table
of
Contents
Getting Started
Playable discs on this unit 6
Notes on Bluetooth 6
Resetting the unit 6
Canceling the DEMO mode 7
Preparing the card remote commander 7
Setting the clock 7
Detaching the front panel 7
Attaching the front panel 7
Quick Guide for Bluetooth function
3steps to Bluetooth function 8
Buttons and icons 9
oPairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10
eConnection
10
eHandsfree calling and Music streaming
II
Location of controls and basic
operations
Main unit.
12
_Card remote commander RM-X304
14
Searching for atrack
15
Searching atrack by name
-Quick-BrowZer
15
Searching atrack by listening to track passages
-
ZAPPINTM
16
Radio
Storing and receiving stations
16
Storing automatically -BTM
16
Storing manually
16
Receiving the stored stations
16
Tuning automatically
16
RDS
17
Overview. ..........................
17
Selecting PTY
17
Setting CT ..........................
17
4
CD
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
18
Repeat and shuffle play . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
18
USB devices
Playing back aUSB device
18
Display
items.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
19
Repeat and shuffle play .............
..
19
iPod
Playing back iPod 20
Display items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Setting the play mode
21
Repeat and shuffle play ...............
21
Operating an iPod directly
-Passenger control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
21
Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and
Music streaming)
Bluetooth operations 22
Pairing 22
About Bluetooth icons 22
Connection ........................... 23
To switch the Bluetooth signal output
of
this
unit to on 23
Connecting acellular phone 23
Connecting an audio device. . . . . . . . . .
..
23
Handsfree calling ....................
..
23
Receiving calls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
..
23
Making calls. .....................
..
24
Call transfer ........................
24
Voice Dial Activation 24
Music streaming .....................
..
24
Listening to music from
an
audio
device 24
Operating an audio device with this
unit
25
Deleting registration
of
all paired devices .
..
25
Other functions
Changing the sound settings
25
Adjusting the sound characteristics
25
Customizing the equalizer curve
-EQ3
26
Adjusting setup items -SET 26
Using optional equipment 27
Auxiliary audio equipment 27
External microphone XA-MCIO 27
Additional Information
Precautions 28
Notes on discs
28
Playback order
of
MP3IWMN
AAC
files
28
AboutiPod
28
About Bluetooth function 29
Maintenance 29
Removing the unit 30
Specifications
31
Troubleshooting 32
Error displays/Messages 34
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.xplodsony.com/
Provides information on:
•Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players
•Supported MP3IWMAJAAC files
•Models and manufacturers of compatible cellular phones and the
FAQ
about Bluetooth function
•
5
•
6
Getting
Started
Playable
discs
on
this
unit
This
unit
can
play
CD-DA
(also
containing
CD
TEXT)
and
CD-R/CD-RW
(MP3/WMA/AAC
files (page
28».
Type
of
discs Label on the disc
CD-DA
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AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDID
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rnJO§~
MP3 DIGITAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL
AUDIO
WMA
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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, 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
aservice 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
7)
and
press
the
RESET
button (page 12) with apointed
object,
such
as a
ball-point
pen.
Note
Pressing the
RESET
button will erase the clock setting
and
some stored contents.
Canceling
the
DEMO
mode
You
can cancel the demonstration display which
appears during turning off.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "DEMO" appears.
3Rotate the control dial to select
"DEMO-OFF."
4Press and hold the select button.
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 29.
Setting
the
clock
The clock uses a12-hour digital indication.
1Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
2Press the select button repeatedly
until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears.
3Press
(SEEK)
+.
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 the
select button.
The setup
is
complete and the clock starts.
To
display the clock, press
(DSPL).
Press
(
DSPL)
again to return to the previous display.
Tip
You
can
set
the clock automatically with the RDS
feature (page
17).
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
~,
then pUll it off towards you.
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. Avoidleaving it in aparked
car
or
on adashboard/rear
tray.
•
•Do
not
detach the front panel during playback
of
the
USB device, otherwise USB data
may
be
damaged.
Attaching the front panel
Engage part ®
of
the front panel with part ®
of
the unit,
as
illustrated, and push the left side into
position until it clicks.
Note
Do
not
put
anything on the innersurface
of
the front
panel.
7
•
8
Quick
Guide
for
Bluetooth
function
For full details on operation, see "Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)" (page 22) and
the Bluetooth device operating instructions.
3
steps
to
Bluetooth
function
oPairing
First, register ("pair") Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. Pairing
is
no
longer
required after the first time.
eConnection
Sometimes pairing allows
to
connect automatically.
To
use the device after pairing
is
made, start
the connection.
eHandsfree calling/Music streaming
You
can talk handsfree and listen to music when the connection is made.
Support
site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
Buttons
and
icons
Icon status descriptions
0Lit Bluetooth signal on
0
"cf~
Flashing Pairing standby mode
:.
.
:-
"1
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None Bluetooth signal off
~~
Lit Cellular phone connection successful
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Flashing Unit connecting to cellular phone
;,
....
II
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None No connection
~~
Lit Audio device connection successful
~~
'.
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....
,
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Flashing Unit connecting to audio device
-;
~
::
,.
II
\'
None No connection
•
9
o
Pairing
Operated
equipment
1
Operation
Press and hold
(]I)
for about 5seconds.
•
2
3
4
5
6
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Search for this unit.
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Select "XPLOD".
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Input passkey "0000".
Follow display directions.
oI(Pairing successful)
L..-
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e
Connection
Operated
equipment Operation
1
2
iEI
Press and hold
(]I)
for about 3seconds.
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Connect to this unit using acellular phone.
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L..-
--'
Connect to this unit using
an
audio device.
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10
Note
You
can connect from this unit to aBluetooth device (page 23).
If
you cannotconnect from this unit to the Bluetooth device, startpairing again.
e
Handsfree
calling
and
Music
streaming
~
Handsfree calling
To
do
Receive acall/end acall
Reject acall
Redial
Operation
Press
~.
Press and hold
~
for 2seconds.
1Press
(SOURCE/OFF).
--.
[.NT
Pf1[fNE
To
transfer acall
()
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Music streaming
To
do
Listen
Play back/pause (AVRCP)*
Skip tracks (AVRCP)*
2Press and hold
~
for 3seconds.
Press and hold
~
for 2seconds.
Operation
1Press
(SOURCE/OFF).
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2Press Start playback on the audio device.
Press ®(PAUSE).
Press
.....
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•
*
The
operation may differ depending on the audio device.
11
Location
of
controls
and
basic
operations
Main unit
5 6
AUX
Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location
of
controls and basic operations.
For details, see the respective pages.
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SEEK
+/-
buttons
CDIUSB:
To
skip tracks (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again within
about Isecond and hold); reverse/fast-
forward atrack (press and hold).
Radio:
To
tune in stations automatically (press); find
astation manually (press and hold).
Bluetooth audio device*1:
To skip tracks (press).
[g]
~
(BACK)/MODE button*2 page 15,
16,20,21
Press to: Return to the previous display/
select the radio band (FM/AM)/select the
play mode
of
iPod.
Press and hold
to:
Enter/cancel the passenger
control.
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SOURCE/OFF button*2*3
Press to tum on the power/change the source
(Radio/CD/USB/AUXlBluetooth audio/
Bluetooth phone).
Press for Isecond to tum off the power.
Press for 2seconds or more to tum
off
the
power and the display disappears.
@]
Control dial/select
/-.
(handsfree)
button
To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items
(press and rotate); receive/end acall (press).
[§]
Disc
slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
[§]
Display window
[1]
~
(eject) button
To eject the disc.
[ID
USB connector page
18,
20
To connect to the USB device.
[ID
~
(front panel release) button page 7
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Q(BROWSE) button
page
15
To enter the
Quick-BrowZer
mode.
IIlJ
ZAP button page
16
To enter ZAPPINTM mode.
[12J
Receptor
for
the card remote
commander
[j]] BT (BLUETOOTH) button
page
22
For
Bluetooth signal on/off, pairing.
[H]
PTY
ICAT*4 button page
17
To select
PTY
in RDS.
l1§]
Number buttons
CDIUSB:
(i)/CD:
ALBM
-/+
(during
MP3IWMA/
AAC playback)
To
skip albums (press); skip albums
continuously (press and hold).
®:
REP*3
page 18,19,21
0:
SHUF page
18,
19,21
(]):PAUSE
To
pause
playback. To cancel, press
agam.
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press
and
hold).
Bluetooth
audio
device*1:
(]):PAUSE
To
pause
playback. To cancel, press
again.
Bluetooth
phone:
®:
MIC page 23
I1§l
DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button
page
17,18,19,20,21
To change display items (press); scroll the
display item (press and hold).
[11J
AUX input jack page 27
To connect aportable audio device.
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RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 6
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Microphone page 23
Note
Do notcover the microphone, the handsfree
function may not work properly
*IWhen aBluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP
of
Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending
on the device, certain operations may not be
available.
*2
If
an HD Radio tuner
or
SATtuner is connected:
when (
SOURCE/OFF)
is pressed, the connected
device
tHO,"
'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.
*3
This button has atactile dot.
*4 When the SATtuner is connected.
Note
When ejecting/inserting adisc, keep any USB devices
disconnected to avoid damage to the disc.
"J:'!'"~
"
Card remote commander
RM-X304 Remove the insulation film before use (page 7).
[I]
OFF button
To
turn off; stop the source.
[2J
SOURCE button*1
To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/
USB/AUXlBluetooth audio/Bluetooth
phone).
@]
...
(
.....
)1
..
(~)
buttons
To
control Radio/CDIUSB/Bluetooth audio,
the same
as
(SEEK)
-/+
on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated
by
......
[IJ
DSPL (display) button
To
change display items.
[ID
VOL (volume) +*2/_ button
To
adjust volume.
[§]
ATT (attenuate) button
To
attenuate the sound. To cancel, press
again.
[l]
MODE button*1
Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/
select the play mode
of
iPod.
Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger
control.
lID
SEL (select)/\.
/0
(handsfree) button
The same as the select button on the unit.
~
t
(+)1.
(-)buttons
To
control CDIUSB, the same as
CD/CD
(ALBM
-/+)
on the unit.
Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by
t
•.
!1Q]
SCRL (scroll) button
To
scroll the display item.
[j]
Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
*1
If
an
HD
Radio tuner
or
SAT tuner is connected:
when
(SOURCE)
is pressed, the connected device
("HO," "XM"
or
"SR'') will appearin the display.
Furthermore,
if
(
MODE)
is pressed, you can switch
the HO Radio tuner
band
or
SAT tuner band.
*2 This button has atactile
dot.
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 unitis pressed,
or
adisc
is inserted
to
activate the unit first.
Searching
for
a
track
Searching atrack
by
name
-Quick-BrowZer
You
can search for atrack in aCD or USB device
easily by category.
Control dial/
Q(BROWSE) select button
SEEK
+/-
~
(BACK)
1Press Q(BROWSE).
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode,
and the list
of
search categories appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it
to confirm.
3Repeat step 2until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To
return to the previous display
Press
~
(BACK).
To
exit the Quick-BrowZer mode
Press Q(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZermode, the repeat!
shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
-Jump
mode
When many items are
in
acategory, you can
search the desired item quickly.
1Press
(SEEK)
+
in
Quick-BrowZer mode.
The following display appears.
oCurrent item number
oTotal item number
in
the current layer
Then the item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item, or one near the desired item.
It
skips
in
steps
of
10%
of
the total item
number.
3Press the select button.
The display returns to the Quick-BrowZer
mode and the selected item appears.
4Rotate the control dial to select the desired
item and press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is atrack.
To cancel Jump mode
Press
~
(BACK) or
(SEEK)
-.
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Searching atrack by listening to
track passages -
ZAPPINTM
While playing back short track passages
in
aCD
or USB device
in
sequence, you can search for a
track you want to listen to.
ZAPPIN mode
is
suitable for searching for a
track in shuffle
or
shuffle repeat mode.
Select button
ZAP
1Press
(ZAP)
during playback.
After "ZAPPIN" appears in the display,
playback starts from apassage
of
the next
track.
The passage is played for the set time, then a
click sounds and the next passage starts.
•Track
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The part of each track to
playback
in
ZAPPIN mode.
2Press the select button or
(ZAP)
when
atrack you want to listen is played
back.
The track that you select returns to normal
play mode from the beginning.
To search atrack by ZAPPIN mode again,
repeat steps Iand
2.
Tips
•
You
can
select
the playback time from
about
6
seconds/9
seconds/3D seconds (page 26).
You
cannot
select
the
passage
of
the track to playback.
•
Press
(SEEK)
+/-
or
CD/®
(ALBM
-/+)
in
ZAPPIN
mode
to skip atrack oralbum.
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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
FMl,
FM2,
FM3,
AMI
or AM2.
2Press and hold the select button.
The setup display appears.
3Press the select button repeatedly
until "BTM" appears.
4Press
(SEEK)
+.
The unit stores stations in order
of
frequency
on the number buttons.
Abeep sounds when the setting is stored.
Storing manually
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
another
station on the
same
number
button, the previously
stored
station will
be
replaced.
Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press anumber
button (CD to
®).
Tuning automatically
1Selectthe band, then press
(SEEK)
+/-
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,
press
and
hold
(
SEEK)
+/-
to locate the
approximate frequency, then
press
(
SEEK)
+/-
repeatedly to fine
adjust
to the desired frequency
(manual tuning).
Overview
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information along
with the regular radio program signal.
Display items
oRadio band, Function
oProgram service name, Clock, Frequency*,
Preset number
*While receiving the RDS station,
"*"
is displayed on
the left
of
the frequency indication.
To
change display items
0,
press
(DSPL).
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 countrylregion,
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.
Type of programs
NEWS (News), INFORM (Information),
SPORTS (Sports), TALK (Talk), ROCK
(Rock), CLS ROCK (Classic Rock), ADLT
HIT (Adult Hits), SOFT RCK (Soft Rock),
TOP 40 (Top 40), COUNTRY (Country),
OLDIES (Oldies), SOFT (Soft), NOSTALGA
(Nostalgia), JAZZ (Jazz), CLASSICL
(Classical),
RAND
B(Rhythm and Blues),
SOFT R B (Soft Rhythm and Blues),
LANGUAGE (Foreign Language), REL
MUSC (Religious Music), REL TALK
(Religious Talk), PERSNLTY (Personality),
PUBLIC (Public), COLLEGE (College),
WEATHER (Weather)
Notes
•
You
cannot use this function
in
countrieslregions
where
no
PTY
data is available.
•
You
may receive adifferent radio program from the
one you select.
Setting
CT
1Set "CT-ON"
in
setup (page 26).
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.
PTIj
The
current program type name appears
if
the
station is transmitting PTY data.
2Press
(PTY)
repeatedly until the
desired program type appears.
3Press
(SEEK)
+/-.
The unit starts to search for astation
broadcasting the selected program type.
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Display items
USB
devices
For details on the compatibility
of
your USB
device, visit the support site.
rT1
L
J.I
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
•
"Source
eTrack name*1, Disc/artist name*l, Artist
name*1, Album number*2, Album name*l,
Track numberlElapsed playing time, Clock
*IThe information
of
aCD
TEXT,
MP3IWMAlAAC is
displayed.
*2 Album numberis displayed only when the album is
changed.
To
change display items
e,
press
(DSPL).
Tip
Displayed items maydiffer depending on model, disc
type, recording format
and
settings.
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press
CD
(REP) or
CD
(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
•MSC (Mass Storage Class) and MTP (Media
Transfer Protocol) type USB devices compliant
with the USB standard can be used.
•Corresponding codec
is
MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.
wma) and AAC (.m4a).
•Backup
of
data in aUSB device
is
recommended.
Note
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.
Playing
back
a
USB
device
1Connect the USB device to the USB
connector.
When using acable, use the one supplied with
the USB device
to
connect.
*When an MP3IWMAlAAC is played.
To
return to normal play mode,
select"
c;
OFF"
or "SHUF OFF."
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Select
c;
TRACK
c;
ALBUM*
SHUF ALBUM*
SHUF DISC
To
play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
disc
in
random order.
Playback starts.
If
aUSB device is already connected,
to
start
playback, press
(SOURCE/OFF)
repeatedly until
"USB" appears.
Press
(SOURCE/OFF)
for 1second to stop
playback.
After 3seconds, the setting
is
complete.
To
return to normal play mode, select
"4
OFF"
or "SHUF OFF. "
Repeat and shuffle play
1During playback, press ®(REP) or
m(SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired setting appears.
Removing the USB device
1Stop the USB device playback.
2Remove the USB device.
If
you remove your USB device during
playback, data
in
the USB device may be
damaged.
Notes
•Do not use USB devices so large
or
heavy that they
may fall down due
to
vibration,
or
cause aloose
connection.
•Do notdetach the front panel during playback
of
the
USB device, otherwise USB data may be damaged.
•This unit cannot recognize USB devices
via
aUSB
hub.
Display items
"Source
oTrack name, Artist name, Album number*,
Album name, Track number/Elapsed playing
time, Clock
*Album numberis displayed only when the album
is
changed.
To
change display items
0,
press
(DSPL).
Notes
•Displayed items will differ, depending on the USB
device, recorded format andsettings. For details,
visit the support site.
•
The
maximum number
of
displayable data is as
follows.
-folders (albums): 128
-files (tracks)
per
folder: 500
•Do not leave aUSB device in aparked
car,
as
malfunction may result.
•It
may
take time for playback
to
begin, depending on
the amount
of
recorded data.
•DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may
not
be
played.
•During playback
or
fast-forward/reverse
of
aVBR
(Variable Bit Rate) MP3IWMAlAAC
file,
elapsed
playing time may
not
display accurately.
•Playback
of
the following MP3IWMAlAAC files is not
supported.
-lossless compression
-copyright-protected
Select
4TRACK
4ALBUM
SHUF ALBUM
SHUF DEVICE
To
play
track repeatedly.
album repeatedly.
album in random order.
device in random order.
•
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iPod
For details on the compatibility
of
your iPod, see
"About iPod" on page 28 or visit the support site.
In
these Operating Instructions. "iPod"
is
used as
ageneral reference for the iPod functions on the
iPod and iPhone, unless otherwise specified by
the text or illustrations.
Support site
http://esupport.sony.com
http://www.xplodsony.com/
.
Playing
back
iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume
of
the unit.
1Connect the iPod to the USB
connector via the dock connector to
USB cable.
The iPod will turn on automatically, and the
display will appear on the iPod screen as
below.*
Tip
We
recommend the RC-tOOIP USB cable (not
supplied)
to
connect the dock connector.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If
an iPod
is
already connected, to start
playback press
(SOURCE/OFF)
repeatedly
until "USB" appears. ("IPD" appears
in
the
display when iPod
is
recognized.)
*
In
the case
of
an iPod touch
or
iPhone being
connected,
or
that the iPod was lastplayed back
using passengercontrol, the logo will notappear on
the screen.
2Press
(MODE)
to select the play mode.
The mode changes as follows:
RESUMING
--.
ALBUM
--.
TRACK
--.
PODCAST*
--.
GENRE
--.
PLAYLIST
--.
ARTIST
*May not appeardepending
on
iPod setting.
3Adjust the volume.
Press
(SOURCE/OFF)
for Isecond to stop
playback.
Removing the iPod
1Stop the iPod playback.
2Remove the iPod.
Caution for iPhone
When you connect an iPhone
via
USB, telephone
volume is controlled
by
iPhone itself.
In
order
to
avoid
sudden loud sound afteracall,
do
not increase the
volume on the unit during atelephone call.
Notes
•Do notdetach the front panel during playback
of
the
iPod, otherwise data
may
be damaged.
•This unit cannot recognize iPod
via
aUSB hub.
Tips
•When the ignition key is turned
to
the ACC position,
and
the unit
is
on,
the iPod will be recharged.
•
If
the iPod is disconnected during playback, "NO
DEV"appears in the display
of
the unit.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected
to
the dock
connector, the mode
of
this unit changes to
resuming mode and playback starts in the mode
set by the iPod.
In resuming mode, the following buttons do not
function.
-
G)
(REP)
-m (SHUF)
Display items
oSource (iPod) indication
oTrack name, Artist name, Album name, Track
number/Elapsed playing time, Clock
To
change display items
0,
press
(DSPL).
Tip
When album/podcastlgenre/artistlplaylist is changed,
its item numberappears momentarily
Note
Some letters stored
in
iPod may not
be
displayed
correctly
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