Sony MEX-N5000BT User manual

MEX-N5000BT/MEX-GS610BT
4-480-657-12(1)
Bluetooth®
Audio System
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the
unit.
Record these numbers in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No.
Serial No.
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d’emploi FR
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 17.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-
vous à la page 19.

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Warning
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules
and Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS
standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated
in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
Under Industry Canada regulations, this radio
transmitter may only operate using an antenna of a
type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for
the transmitter by Industry Canada. To reduce
potential radio interference to other users, the
antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that
the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.)
is not more than that necessary for successful
communication.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment and meets the FCC radio frequency
(RF) Exposure Guidelines and RSS-102 of the IC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. This
equipment has very low levels of RF energy that it
deemed to comply without maximum permissive
exposure evaluation (MPE). But it is desirable that it
should be installed and operated keeping the
radiator at least 20 cm or more away from person’s
body.
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
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as
direct sunlight, fire or the like.
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the
car for safety.
For installation and connections, see the
supplied installation/connections manual.
FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE
PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON
APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA
PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
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.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC
position
Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 17).
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
OFF until the display disappears each time you
turn the ignition off.

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Caution
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF
REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE
PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT,
DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO
OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, ITS
HARDWARE AND/OR ITS SOFTWARE.
IMPORTANT NOTICE!
Safe and efficient use
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Please check for exceptions, due to national
requirement or limitations, in usage of BLUETOOTH
equipment before using this product.
Driving
Check the laws and regulations on the use of
cellular phones and handsfree equipment in the
areas where you drive.
Always give full attention to driving and pull off the
road and park before making or answering a call if
driving conditions so require.
Connecting to other devices
When connecting to any other device, please read
its user guide for detailed safety instructions.
Radio frequency exposure
RF signals may affect improperly installed or
inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars,
such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic
antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic
speed control systems or air bag systems. For
installation or service of this device, please consult
with the manufacturer or its representative of your
car. Faulty installation or service may be dangerous
and may invalidate any warranty that may apply to
this device.
Consult with the manufacturer of your car to ensure
that the use of your cellular phone in the car will not
affect its electronic system.
Check regularly that all wireless device equipment
in your car is mounted and operating properly.
Emergency calls
This BLUETOOTH car handsfree and the electronic
device connected to the handsfree operate using
radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well
as user-programmed function, which cannot
guarantee connection under all conditions.
Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic
device for essential communications (such as
medical emergencies).
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the
handsfree and the electronic device connected to
the handsfree must be switched on in a service area
with adequate cellular signal strength.
Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular
phone networks or when certain network services
and/or phone features are in use.
Check with your local service provider.
Notes on BLUETOOTH function

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Table of Contents
Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Getting Started
Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connecting an iPod/USB Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting Other Portable Audio Device . . . . . . . . 9
Listening to the Radio/SiriusXM
Listening to the Radio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Using Radio Data System (RDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playback
Playing a Disc . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing an iPod/USB Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Playing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Searching and Playing Tracks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Listening to Pandora®
Preparing for Pandora®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Streaming Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Available Operations in the Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . 13
Handsfree Calling
Receiving a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Making a Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Available Operations during Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Useful Functions
App Remote with iPhone/Android Phone . . . . . . 15
Settings
Canceling the DEMO Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Basic Setting Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
GENERAL Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SOUND Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EQ10 PRESET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
EQ10 SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
POSITION (listening position). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
RB ENH (rear bass enhancer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SW DIREC (subwoofer direct connection) . . . . 18
DISPLAY Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
COLOR (preset color - dynamic color
illuminator) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
CUSTOM-C (custom color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
SND SYNC (sound synchronization) . . . . . . . . 19
WHT MENU (white menu) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
START-WHT (start white) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BT (BLUETOOTH) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize). . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
APP REM (App Remote) Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Additional Information
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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Guide to Parts and Controls
The number 3/ (repeat) button has a tactile dot.
(browse) (page 12, 13)
Enter the browse mode during playback.
Front panel release button
SEEK +/–
Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and
hold to tune manually.
/(prev/next)
/(fast-reverse/fast-forward)
Control dial
Rotate to adjust the volume.
ENTER
Enter the selected item.
Press SRC, rotate then press to change the
source.
VOICE (page 15)
Activate voice dial.
When the App Remote function is on, the voice
recognition is activated (Android™ phone only).
-APP
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to
establish App Remote function (connection).
N-Mark
Touch the control dial with Android phone to
make BLUETOOTH connection.
Receptor for the remote commander
Disc slot
Display window
(disc eject)
SRC (source)
Turn on the power.
Change the source.
-OFF
Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the
power.
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn
off the power and the display.
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, it is unable you to operate with the
remote.
(back)
Return to the previous display.
MODE (page 9, 11, 13, 15)
CALL
Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call.
Press and hold more than 2 seconds to switch
the BLUETOOTH signal.
MENU
Open the setup menu.
-DSPL (display)
Press and hold, then press to change display
items.
Number buttons (1 to 6)
Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to
store stations.
Call a stored phone number. Press and hold to
store a phone number.
ALBUM /
Skip an album for audio device. Press and hold
to skip albums continuously.
Press to thumbs up, or to thumbs down in
Pandora® (page 13).
(repeat)
(shuffle)
MIC (page 15)
Main unit

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PAUSE
PTY (program type)
Select PTY in RDS.
CAT (category)
Select radio channels in SiriusXM.
AUX input jack
USB port
The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot.
Remove the insulation film before use.
()/()
VOL (Volume) +/–
SOUND
Open the SOUND menu directly.
-MENU
Press and hold to open the setup menu.
(+)/(–)
DSPL (display)/-SCRL(scroll)
Change display items. Press and hold to scroll a
display item.
Detaching the Front Panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit to
prevent theft.
1Press and hold OFF .
The unit is turned off.
2Press the front panel release button ,
then remove the panel by pulling it
towards you.
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.
Serial numbers
Make sure the serial numbers on the bottom of the
unit and the back of the front panel are matched
correctly. Otherwise you cannot make BLUETOOTH
pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC.
Setting the Clock
1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
2Rotate the control dial to select [CLOCK-
ADJ], then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
RM-X231 Remote
Getting Started
Attaching the front panel

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3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press SEEK +/–.
4After setting the minute, press MENU.
The setup is complete and the clock starts.
To display the clock, press DSPL.
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device
You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling,
by connecting a suitable BLUETOOTH device. For
details on connecting, refer to the operating
instructions supplied with the device.
Before connecting the device, turn down the
volume of this unit; otherwise, loud sound may
result.
When connecting a BLUETOOTH device (cellular
phone, audio device, etc.) for the first time, mutual
registration (called “pairing”) is required. Pairing
enables this unit and other devices to recognize
each other.
1Place the BLUETOOTH device within 1 m
(3 ft) of this unit.
2Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [PAIRING], then press it.
flashes.
The unit enters pairing standby mode.
3Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH
device so it detects this unit.
4Select [Sony Car Audio] shown in the
display of the BLUETOOTH device.
If [Sony Car Audio] does not appear, repeat from
step 2.
5If passkey*input is required on the
BLUETOOTH device, input [0000].
* Passkey may be called “Passcode,” “PIN code,”
“PIN number” or “Password,” etc., depending on
the device.
When pairing is made, stays lit.
6Select this unit on the BLUETOOTH device
to establish the BLUETOOTH connection.
or lights up when the connection is
made.
Note
While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit
cannot be detected from another device. To enable
detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this
unit from another device.
To cancel pairing
Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this
unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
To use a paired device, connection with this unit is
required. Some paired devices will connect
automatically.
1Press CALL, rotate the control dial to
select [BT SIGNL], then press it.
Make sure that lights up.
2Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
3Operate the BLUETOOTH device to
connect to this unit.
or lights up.
Icons in the display:
Pairing and connecting with a
BLUETOOTH device
Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH
device
Lights up when a cellular phone is
connected to the unit.
Lights up when an audio device is
connected to the unit.
Indicates the signal strength status of
connected cellular phone.
[0000]
Input passkey

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To connect the last-connected device from
this unit
Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
BLUETOOTH device.
Press SRC.
Select [BT PHONE] or [BT AUDIO].
Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or
PAUSE to connect with the audio device.
Note
While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot
connect from this unit to the cellular phone. Connect
from the cellular phone to this unit instead.
Tip
With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned
to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-
connected cellular phone.
To install the microphone
For details on how to connect the microphone, refer
to the supplied “Installation/Connections” guide.
By touching the control dial on the unit with an
NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and
connected with the smartphone automatically.
* NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology
enabling short-range wireless communication
between various devices, such as mobile phones and
IC tags. Thanks to the NFC function, data
communication can be achieved easily just by
touching the relevant symbol or designated location
on NFC compatible devices.
For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower
installed, downloading the app “NFC Easy Connect”
available at Google Play™ is required. The app may
not be downloadable in some countries/regions.
1Activate the NFC function on the
smartphone.
For details, refer to the operating instructions
supplied with the smartphone.
2Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with
the N-Mark part of the smartphone.
Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.
To disconnect by One touch
Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with the N-Mark
part of the smartphone again.
Notes
When making the connection, handle the
smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.
One touch connection is not possible when the unit is
already connected to another NFC compatible device.
In this case, disconnect the other device, and make
connection with the smartphone again.
When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is
connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and
connected with the iPhone/iPod automatically.
To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure
[AUTO PAIRING] in BT setup is set to [ON] (page 19).
1Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the
iPhone/iPod.
2Connect an iPhone/iPod to the USB port.
Make sure that lights up on the display of the
unit.
Note
BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing is not possible if the unit is
already connected to another BLUETOOTH device. In
this case, disconnect the other device, then connect the
iPhone/iPod again.
Connecting an iPod/USB Device
1Turn down the volume on the unit.
2Connect the iPod/USB device to the unit.
To connect an iPod/iPhone, use the USB
connection cable for iPod (not supplied).
Connecting with a Smartphone by One
touch (NFC)
Connecting with an iPhone/iPod
(BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing)
When connecting iPhone 5

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For MEX-GS610BT, the rear USB port is also
available.
Connecting Other Portable
Audio Device
1Turn off the portable audio device.
2Turn down the volume on the unit.
3Connect the portable audio device to the
AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the
unit with a connecting cord (not
supplied)*.
* Be sure to use a straight type plug.
4Press SRC to select [AUX].
To match the volume level of the connected
device to other sources
Start playback of the portable audio device at a
moderate volume, and set your usual listening
volume on the unit.
Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
Select [SOUND] [AUX VOL] (page 19).
Listening to the Radio
To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER].
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2Press MENU, rotate the control dial to
select [GENERAL], then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select [BTM],
then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of frequency on
the number buttons.
1Press MODE to change the band (FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2).
2Perform tuning.
To tune manually
Press and hold SEEK +/– to locate the
approximate frequency, then press SEEK +/–
repeatedly to fine adjust to the desired
frequency.
To tune automatically
Press SEEK +/–.
Scanning stops when the unit receives a station.
Repeat this procedure until the desired station
is received.
1While receiving the station that you want
to store, press and hold a number button
(1 to 6) until [MEM] appears.
1Select the band, then press a number
button (1 to 6).
Listening to the Radio/SiriusXM
Storing automatically (BTM)
Tuning
Storing manually
Receiving the stored stations

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Using Radio Data System (RDS)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired program
type.
1Press PTY during FM reception.
2Rotate the control dial until the desired
program type appears, then press it.
The unit starts to search for a station
broadcasting the selected program type.
Type of programs
The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the
clock.
1Set [CT-ON] in GENERAL setup (page 17).
Listening to the SiriusXM Radio
To listen to the SiriusXM, press SRC to select
[SIRIUSXM].
Everything worth listening to is on SiriusXM, getting
over 130 channels, including the most commercial-
free music, plus the best sports, news, talk and
entertainment. A SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner (sold
separately) and Subscription are required. For more
information, visit
www.siriusxm.com
To listen to SiriusXM Satellite Radio, a subscription
is required. Activate the SiriusXM Vehicle Tuner
using one of the two methods below:
Online: Go to www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
Phone: Call 1-866-635-2349
For SiriusXM activation, the Radio ID is required.
To display the SiriusXM Radio ID
1During playback, press (browse) to enter the
browse mode.
2Rotate the control dial to select the channel [0],
then press it.
1Press (browse).
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired channel, then press it.
To select channels from categories
1Press CAT.
2Rotate the control dial to select the desired
category, then press it.
To store channels
1While receiving the channel that you want to store,
press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM]
appears.
To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select
[SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button (1
to 6).
To set a parental control
Some SiriusXM channels contain content that is not
suitable for children. You can enable a parental
control passcode for these channels.
1Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
2Select [GENERAL] [PARENTAL] 
[LOCK SEL] [LOCK-ON].
3Enter the passcode, then press ENTER.
The initial passcode is [0000].
To unlock the channels, select [OFF].
To change the passcode
1Press MENU and rotate the control dial.
2Select [GENERAL] [PARENTAL] [CODE EDIT].
3Enter the current passcode on the current passcode
input display, then press ENTER.
The initial passcode is [0000].
4Enter your new 4-digit passcode on the new
passcode input display, then press ENTER.
To change display items
Press and hold, then press DSPL to change as
follows:
Channel Number (Default) Channel Name Artist
Name Song Title Content Info Category Name
Clock
Selecting program types (PTY)
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),
R AND 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)
Setting clock time (CT)
Preparing for the SiriusXM Vehicle
Tuner
Selecting channels for SiriusXM