Sony MEX-BT3800U - Bluetooth Audio System User manual

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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.
MEX-BT3800U
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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
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D 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
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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
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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
rnJO~ITJ
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DIGITAL AUDIO DIGITAL AUDID
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rnJO§@
rnJO§~
MP3 DIGITAL
AUDIO
DIGITAL AUDIO
WMA
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AAC
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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.
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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
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Flashing Pairing standby mode
:. . :-
"1 I \"
None Bluetooth signal off
~~
Lit Cellular phone connection successful
\ I I
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Flashing Unit connecting to cellular phone
;,
.... II \'
None No connection
~~ Lit Audio device connection successful
~~
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Flashing Unit connecting to audio device
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None No connection
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o Pairing
Operated
equipment
1
Operation
Press and hold
(]I) for about 5seconds.
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3
4
5
6
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Input passkey "0000".
Follow display directions.
oI(Pairing successful)
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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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Connect to this unit using an audio device.
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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).
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Pf1[fNE
To transfer acall
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[!J 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).
R'ITrrn
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2Press Start playback on the audio device.
Press ®(PAUSE).
Press
..... /~.
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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.
rn 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.
~ 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
@l 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.
~ RESET button (located behind the front
panel) page 6
!ml 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.

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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.
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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