Sony Mex-xb100bt User manual

SERVICE MANUAL

Sony Corporation

Published by Sony Techno Create Corporation

(E and Australian models)

(AEP and UK models) (Saudi Arabia model)

(US and Canadian models only)

(US and Canadian models)

(Russian model)

MW/LW

Tuner section

Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 50 μV

FM1/FM2: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

(at 50 kHz step)

FM3: 65 – 74 MHz (at 30kHz step)

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

Tuning range:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

FM OIRT: -1,815.6 to -943.7 kHz and

+996.6 to +1,776.6 kHz

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: MW: 26 μV, LW: 50 μV

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.

AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS

CEA2006 Standard

Power Output: 40 Watts RMS × 4 at 4

Ohms < 1% THD+N

SN Ratio: 80 dBA

(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms)

uning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

uning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 μV

Tuning range:

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step)

87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 100 kHz step)

87.5 – 107.9 MHz (at 200 kHz step)

FM tuning step:

50 kHz/100 kHz/200 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range:

531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step)

530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step)

AM tuning step:

9 kHz/10 kHz switchable

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 μV

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

MW/LW

Tuning range:

MW: 531 – 1,602 kHz

LW: 153 – 279 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

FM CCIR: -1,956.5 to -487.3 kHz and

+500.0 to +2,095.4 kHz

Usable sensitivity: 8 dBf

Selectivity: 75 dB at 400 kHz

Signal-to-noise ratio: 73 dB

Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz

Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz

Tuning range: 531 – 1,602 kHz

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Sensitivity: 26 μV

Tuning range:

SW1: 2,940 – 7,735 kHz

SW2: 9,500 – 18,135 kHz

(except for 10,140 – 11,575 kHz)

Antenna (aerial) terminal:

External antenna (aerial) connector

Intermediate frequency:

-2,463.8 to -1,710.1 kHz and

+1,710.0 to +2,418.4 kHz

Sensitivity: 26 μV

SPECIFICATIONS

9-896-121-01

2015A33-1

US Model

Canadian Model

AEP Model

UK Model

E Model

Australian Model

Ver. 1.0 2015.01

Model Name Using Similar Mechanism MEX-N5100BE/N5100BT/

N5150BT

Mechanism Type MG-101CF-188

Optical Pick-up Name DAX-25A

• The tuner and CD sections have no adjustments.

AUDIO SYSTEM

The service manual of the mechanism deck, used in

this model, has been issued in a separate volume.

Please refer to the service manual of the MG-101

series for the mechanism deck information.

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MEX-XB100BT

Redistributions of source code must retain the

above copyright notice, this list of conditions and

the following disclaimer.

Redistributions in binary form must reproduce

the above copyright notice, this list of conditions

and the following disclaimer in the

documentation and/or other materials provided

with the distribution.

Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor

the names of its contributors may be used to

endorse or promote products derived from this

software without specific prior written

permission.

SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription

sold separately.

www.siriusxm.com

Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are

trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights

reserved.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered

trademarks owned by 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.

Windows Media is either a registered trademark or

trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries.

This product is protected by certain intellectual

property rights of Microsoft Corporation. Use or

distribution of such technology outside of this

product is prohibited without a license from

Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary.

iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch,

and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in

the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service

mark of Apple Inc.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and patents

licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Pandora®, the Pandora® logo, and the Pandora®

trade dress are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc., used with

permission.

Google, Google Play and Android are trademarks of

Google Inc.

libFLAC

Redistribution and use in source and binary forms,

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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT

HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS IS” AND ANY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING,

BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A

PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO

EVENT SHALL THE FOUNDATION OR CONTRIBUTORS

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DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO,

PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR

SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND

ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN

CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING

NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY

OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF

ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

Copyrights

The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark

of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other

countries.

NOTES ON CHIP COMPONENT REPLACEMENT

• Never reuse a disconnected chip component.

• Notice that the minus side of a tantalum capacitor may be dam-

aged by heat.

FLEXIBLE CIRCUIT BOARD REPAIRING

• Keep the temperature of soldering iron around 270 °C during

repairing.

• Do not touch the soldering iron on the same conductor of the

circuit board (within 3 times).

• Be careful not to apply force on the conductor when soldering

or unsoldering.

CD Player section

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB

Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz

Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit

he maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only)

Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma)

and AAC (.m4a)

USB Player section

Interface: USB (High-speed)

Maximum current: 1.5 A

he maximum number of recognizable tracks:

10,000

Corresponding codec:

MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma), WAV (.wav), AAC

(.m4a), AAC (.mp4) and FLAC (.flac)

Wireless Communication

Communication System:

BLUETOOTH Standard version 3.0

Output:

BLUETOOTH Standard Power Class 2

(Max. +4 dBm)

Maximum communication range:

Line of sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*1

Frequency band:

2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz)

Modulation method: FHSS

Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*2:

A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3

AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5

HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6

PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile)

SPP (Serial Port Profile)

MAP (Message Access Profile)

HID (Human Interface Device Profile)

Corresponding codec:

SBC (.sbc) and AAC (.m4a)

*1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such

as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields

around a microwave oven, static electricity,

reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance,

operating system, software application, etc.

*2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose

of BLUETOOTH communication between devices.

Power amplier section

Output: Speaker outputs

Speaker impedance: 4 – 8 ohms

Maximum power output: 100 W × 4 (at 4 ohms)

General

Outputs:

Audio outputs terminal: front, rear, sub

Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control

terminal (REM OUT)

Inputs:

SiriusXM input terminal

(US and Canadian models only)

Remote controller input terminal

Antenna (aerial) input terminal

MIC input terminal

AUX input jack (stereo mini jack)

USB port

Power requirements: 12 V DC car battery (negative

ground (earth))

Rated current consumption: 10 A

Dimensions:

Approx. 178 mm × 50 mm × 178 mm

(7 1/8in × 2 in × 7 1

/8in) (w/h/d)

Mounting dimensions:

Approx. 182 mm × 53 mm × 161 mm

(7 1/4in × 2 1/8in × 6 3/8in) (w/h/d)

Mass: Approx. 1.3 kg (2 lb 14 oz)

Package contents:

Remote commander (1): RM-X231

(Except AEP and UK models only)

Microphone (1)

Parts for installation and connections (1 set)

Design and specifications are subject to change

without notice.

folders (albums): 150 (including root folder)

files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300

if folder/file names contain many characters)

displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32

(Joliet)/64 (Romeo)

CAUTION

Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures

other than those speciﬁed herein may result in hazardous radia-

tion exposure.

US and Canadian models:

Saudi Arabia model:

CAUTION

he use of optical instruments with this product will

increase eye hazard.

SAFETY-RELATED COMPONENT WARNING!

COMPONENTS IDENTIFIED BY MARK 0OR DOTTED LINE

WITH MARK 0ON THE SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS AND IN

THE PARTS LIST ARE CRITICAL TO SAFE OPERATION.

REPLACE THESE COMPONENTS WITH SONY PARTS

WHOSE PART NUMBERS APPEAR AS SHOWN IN THIS

MANUAL OR IN SUPPLEMENTS PUBLISHED BY SONY.

ATTENTION AU COMPOSANT AYANT RAPPORT

À LA SÉCURITÉ!

LES COMPOSANTS IDENTIFIÉS PAR UNE MARQUE 0SUR

LES DIAGRAMMES SCHÉMATIQUES ET LA LISTE DES

PIÈCES SONT CRITIQUES POUR LA SÉCURITÉ DE FONC-

TIONNEMENT. NE REMPLACER CES COMPOSANTS QUE

PAR DES PIÈCES SONY DONT LES NUMÉROS SONT DON-

NÉS DANS CE MANUEL OU DANS LES SUPPLÉMENTS

PUBLIÉS PAR SONY.

his product is classified as a Class 1 Laser product

under IEC 60825-1:2007.

his label is located on bottom surface of the

product.

MEX-XB100BT

SECTION 1

SERVICING NOTES

1. SERVICING NOTES ............................................. 3

2. GENERAL .................................................................. 17

3. DISASSEMBLY

3-1. Disassembly Flow........................................................... 25

3-2. Cover............................................................................... 25

3-3. Sub Panel Assy................................................................ 26

3-4. CD Mechanism Deck (MG-101CF-188) ........................ 26

3-5. Antenna BT (BT1) .......................................................... 27

3-6. Connection Cable Microphone (MCN1) ........................ 27

3-7. MAIN Board Block ........................................................ 28

3-8. AMP Board ..................................................................... 29

3-9. Tuner Unit (TUX-DSP04) .............................................. 30

3-10. How to Install the Knob (VOL) (SV) Assy .................... 30

3-11. Service Position .............................................................. 31

4. TEST MODE ............................................................ 32

5. DIAGRAMS

5-1. Block Diagram - SERVO/BT/USB Section - ................. 33

5-2. Block Diagram - MAIN Section -................................... 34

5-3. Block Diagram

- PANEL/POWER SUPPLY Section -............................ 35

5-4. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (1/5) -................... 37

5-5. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (2/5) -................... 38

5-6. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (3/5) -................... 39

5-7. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (4/5) -................... 40

5-8. Schematic Diagram - MAIN Section (5/5) -................... 41

5-9 Printed Wiring Boards - MAIN Section (1/2) - .............. 42

5-10. Printed Wiring Boards - MAIN Section (2/2) - .............. 43

5-11. Schematic Diagram - AMP Board - ................................ 44

5-12. Printed Wiring Board - AMP Board - ............................. 45

6. EXPLODED VIEWS

6-1. Sub Panel Section ........................................................... 54

6-2. Chassis Section ............................................................... 55

7. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST .............................. 56

Accessories are given in the last of the electrical parts list.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

NOTES ON HANDLING THE OPTICAL PICK-UP

BLOCK OR BASE UNIT

The laser diode in the optical pick-up block may suffer electro-

static break-down because of the potential difference generated by

the charged electrostatic load, etc. on clothing and the human body.

During repair, pay attention to electrostatic break-down and also

use the procedure in the printed matter which is included in the

repair parts.

The ﬂexible board is easily damaged and should be handled with

care.

NOTES ON LASER DIODE EMISSION CHECK

Never look into the laser diode emission from right above when

checking it for adjustment. It is feared that you will lose your sight.

If the optical pick-up block is defective, please replace the whole

optical pick-up block.

Never turn the semi-ﬁxed resistor located at the side of optical

pick-up block.

optical pick-up

semi-fixed resistor

UNLEADED SOLDER

Boards requiring use of unleaded solder are printed with the lead-

free mark (LF) indicating the solder contains no lead.

(Caution: Some printed circuit boards may not come printed with

the lead free mark due to their particular size)

: LEAD FREE MARK

Unleaded solder has the following characteristics.

• Unleaded solder melts at a temperature about 40 °C higher

than ordinary solder.

Ordinary soldering irons can be used but the iron tip has to be

applied to the solder joint for a slightly longer time.

Soldering irons using a temperature regulator should be set to

about 350 °C.

Caution: The printed pattern (copper foil) may peel away if

the heated tip is applied for too long, so be careful!

• Strong viscosity

Unleaded solder is more viscous (sticky, less prone to ﬂow)

than ordinary solder so use caution not to let solder bridges

occur such as on IC pins, etc.

• Usable with ordinary solder

It is best to use only unleaded solder but unleaded solder may

also be added to ordinary solder.

The SERVICING NOTES contains important information for

servicing. Be sure to read this section before repairing the

unit.

MEX-XB100BT

NOTE FOR THE HEAT SINK

This unit locates the heat sink on the left side.

When touching this unit, be careful not to touch the heat sink on

the left side of this unit.

heat sink

NOTE FOR PERFORMING THE OPERATION CHECK

OF AMP BOARD

When performing the operation check of the AMP board, the

IC1600 may shut down when turning the power on while the heat

sink is removed from the AMP board and bearing a load by being

connected to speakers, etc.

When performing the operation check while the heat sink is re-

moved from the AMP board, check quickly without the IC1600

bearing a load.

REPLACING THE LITHIUM BATTERY OF THE REMOTE

COMMANDER (Except AEP and UK models only)

Under normal conditions, the battery will last

approximately 1 year. (The service life may be

shorter, depending on the conditions of use.)

When the battery becomes weak, the range of the

remote commander becomes shorter.

CAUTION

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly

replaced. Replaced only with the same or

equivalent type.

+ side up

Notes on the lithium battery

ˎKeep the lithium battery out of the reach of children.

Should the battery be swallowed, immediately

consult a doctor.

ˎWipe the battery with a dry cloth to ensure a good

contact.

ˎBe sure to observe the correct polarity when installing

the battery.

ˎDo not hold the battery with metallic tweezers,

otherwise a short-circuit may occur.

DESTINATION ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations for model destinations are used in this

service manual.

• Abbreviations

AUS : Australian model

CND : Canadian model

EA : Saudi Arabia model

RU : Russian model

DESTINATION SETTING METHOD

When the complete MAIN board or IC502 on the MAIN board is

replaced, the destination setting is necessary.

1. Destination Setting

Set destination according to the procedure below.

1-1. Setting the Destination Code

1. In the state of source off (the clock is displayed), enter the test

mode by pressing the buttons in order of the [ 4] t[MIC

5] t[PAUSE 6] (press only the [PAUSE 6] button for two

seconds).

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Clock diaplay

2. In the state in which the software main version is displayed on

the liquid crystal display (refer to following ﬁgure), enter the

destination setting mode by pressing the buttons in order of the

[> M SEEK+] t[SEEK– m .] t[PUSH ENTER/

VOICE].

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Software main version

3. Input the alphanumeric character of 12 digits of “F XXXXXX”

displayed on the liquid crystal display, and execute the destina-

tion setting.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Note: Refer to following “1-3. Entering the Destination Code” on the page

5 for operation method.

Destination code

12 digits

OP0OP1OP2OP3OP4OP5

4. The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [ OFF

SRC] button for 1 second after the setting ends, and the unit

returns to the normal condition.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Diaplay after reset

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MEX-XB100BT

1-2. Display in Destination Setting Mode

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are example)

Destination code

12 digits

OP0OP1OP2OP3OP4OP5

1-3. Entering the Destination Code

• Method of operation by main unit

1. Rotate the control dial, and select the alphanumeric character

of “0 to F”.

2. The digit advances by pressing the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] or

[> M SEEK+] button.

The digit returns by pressing the [ MODE] or [SEEK– m

.] button.

3. The setting is completed by pressing the [PUSH ENTER/

VOICE] button, then the display turns off, the initialization

operation is done, and the display returns to the clock display.

• Method of operation by remote commander

(Except AEP and UK models only)

Note: The model to which the remote commander is not attached can

also be operated by using the remote commander.

1. Press the [V] or [v] button, and select the alphanumeric char-

acter of “0 to F”.

2. The digit advances by pressing the [b] button.

The digit returns by pressing the [B] button.

3. The setting is completed by pressing the [ENTER] button, then

the display turns off, the initialization operation is done, and

the display returns to the clock display.

1-4. Destination Code

Destination OP5 OP4 OP3 OP2 OP1 OP0

US, Canadian 5 2 8 2 A 2

AEP, UK 1 2 8 0 A 1

Russian 1 3 8 0 A 7

E, Australian 1 6 B 0 A 0

Saudi Arabia 1 6 A 0 A 4

2. Conﬁrmation After Destination Setting

Execute the following operation after completing the destination

setting, and conﬁrm a correct destination was set.

Destination setting checking method:

1. In the state of source off (the clock is displayed on the liquid

crystal display), enter the test mode by pressing the buttons in

order of the [ 4] t[MIC 5] t[PAUSE 6] (press only the

[PAUSE 6] button for two seconds).

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Clock diaplay

2. In the state in which the software main version is displayed

on the liquid crystal display (refer to following ﬁgure), enter

the destination setting value display mode by pressing the [

SCRL DSPL] button twice.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Software main version

3. Conﬁrm the alphanumeric character of 12 digits in liquid crys-

tal display is a value correctly input.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Destination code

12 digits

OP0OP1OP2OP3OP4OP5

4. The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [ OFF

SRC] button for 1 second after the conﬁrming ends, and the

unit returns to the normal condition.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are ex-

ample)

Diaplay after reset

MEX-XB100BT

MODEL IDENTIFICATION

Distinguish by Part No. on the bottom side of a main unit.

– Bottom view –

(Except E, Australian and Saudi Arabia models)

– Bottom view –

(Saudi Arabia model)

– Bottom view –

(E and Australian models)

Part No.

Model Number Label

Part No.

Model Number Label

Part No.

Model Number Label

Part No. Destination

4-558-654-0[] US and Canadian models (UC)

4-558-655-0[] AEP and UK models (EUR)

4-558-656-0[] Russian model (RU2)

4-558-657-0[] E and Australian models (E)

4-558-660-0[] Saudi Arabia model (EA)

TEST DISCS

Use following TEST DISC (for CD) when this unit conﬁrms the

operation and checks it.

Part No. Description

3-702-101-01 DISC (YEDS-18), TEST

4-225-203-01 DISC (PATD-012), TEST

NOTE OF PERFORMING THE OPERATION CHECK

When performing the operation check in the state that is removed

the CD mechanism deck from the main unit, it is necessary to use

a long ﬂexible ﬂat cable.

When performing the operation check, use following ﬂexible ﬂat

cable.

Part No. Description

1-846-819-31 CABLE FLEXIBLE FLAT (27 CORE)

(Length: 150 mm)

NOTE OF REPLACING THE KEY BOARD

When the KEY board is defective, replace the FRONT PANEL

(SV) ASSY (Ref. No. FP1).

NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC804, IC1002, IC1009,

IC1501 AND Q1507 to Q1510 ON THE MAIN BOARD

IC804, IC1002, IC1009, IC1501 and Q1507 to Q1510 on the

MAIN board cannot replace with single. When these parts are

damaged, replace the complete mounted board.

NOTE OF REPLACING THE IC1600 ON THE AMP BOARD

AND THE COMPLETE AMP BOARD

When the IC1600 on the AMP board and the complete AMP board

are replaced, it is necessary to spread the compound between the

AMP board and the heat sink.

Spread the compound (OIL COMPOUND (KS609)) referring to

the ﬁgure below.

– AMP Board (Component Side) –

oil compound (KS609)

IC1600

MEX-XB100BT

IMPORTANT NOTE OF “INITIALIZING”

The purpose of “Bluetooth Initialize” is to initialize the Bluetooth

connection history (HF/Audio Streaming). (To delete the device

information for the devices that you connected to when searching,

etc.)

When complete MAIN board is replaced, it is necessary to initial-

ize this unit.

Refer to the following, initialize this unit.

Note: Phonebook data and dialed/received call history can be deleted by

executing “Bluetooth Initialize”.

Procedure:

1. In the state of source off (the clock is displayed), press the

[MENU] button.

2. Rotate the control dial, and select the “SET BT”.

3. Press the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] button.

4. Rotate the control dial, and select the “SET BT INIT”.

5. Press the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] button, and the message

“SET INIT-NO” is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

6. Rotate the control dial clockwise, and the message “SET INIT-

YES” is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

7. Press the [PUSH ENTER/VOICE] button, and the message

“INITIAL” is blinked on the liquid crystal display.

8. When “Bluetooth Initialize” is completed, the message

“COMPLETE” is displayed on the liquid crystal display for a

moment.

9. Press the [ MODE] button, and return to the state of source

off (the clock is displayed) mode.

CLEANING THE CONNECTORS

The unit may not function properly if the

connectors between the unit and the front panel

are not clean. In order to prevent this, detach the

front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with

a cotton swab. Do not apply too much force.

Otherwise, the connectors may be damaged.

Notes

ˎFor safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the

connectors, and remove the key from the ignition

switch.

ˎNever touch the connectors directly with your fingers

or with any metal device.

CANCELING THE DEMO MODE

You can cancel the demonstration display which

appears when the source is off and the clock is

displayed.

1Press MENU, rotate the control dial to

select [SET DISPLAY], then press it.

2Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO], then press it.

3Rotate the control dial to select [SET

DEMO-OFF], then press it.

The setting is complete.

4Press (back) twice.

The display returns to normal reception/play

mode.

OPERATION CHECK OF THE NFC AFTER COMPLET-

ING THE REPAIRS

After completing the repairs of this unit, follow the procedure below

to check normal operation of the NFC.

Note: After checking of NFC operation, be sure to delete the pairing infor-

mation before returning this unit to the customer.

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

ˎWhen making the connection, handle the

smartphone carefully to prevent scratches.

ˎOne 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.

Connecting with a Smartphone by One

touch (NFC)

and clean the connectors with

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6. Bluetooth Phone (Hands Free) Function Check

Note: Depending on the connecting device, Signal-strength/Battery-re-

maining indications might not be displayed.

Or, depending on the connecting device, the levels of indications are

shown incorrectly.

Even if you see no indications or wrong indications, they are not fail-

ures of this unit.

1. Search for this unit from the Bluetooth device (cellular phone),

and conﬁrm whether this unit (model name) is displayed.

2. Search for the distance of this unit and the Bluetooth device

(cellular phone) about 5 m apart.

Conﬁrm whether the Bluetooth device (or this unit) is dis-

played after it searches.

3. Do the pairing of the cellular phone and this unit (input of

passkey).

4. Connect the cellular phone with this unit, and conﬁrm the

“HF” icon ( ) lights.

5. Conﬁrm the connection continues even if the distance of the

cellular phone and this unit is separated by about 5 m.

6. Set this unit besides the “BT PHONE” source, and call the cel-

lular phone connected with this unit.

Conﬁrm the automatic change of this unit into “BT PHONE”

source, and the change into the screen for incoming calls.

Conﬁrm the ring tone is heard from the front speaker.

7. Take a phone call (press the [ CALL] button), and start a

conversation.

Conﬁrm the other person voice is heard from the speaker.

Speak toward an external microphone at the following condi-

tion, and conﬁrm the other party hears its voice (An external

microphone is connected).

Compare the sound quality with a normal set. Conﬁrm that

there is no big difference.

8. Turn on ACC from off, and conﬁrm whether this unit connects

Bluetooth with the cellular phone again.

Note: Depending on the cellular phone, it might not reconnect automati-

cally when ACC is turned on.

7. Bluetooth Audio Function Check

Note: Depending on the connecting BT Audio device, track information

(e.g. track name, playback time) can be on display.

If the device doesn’t support AVRCP1.3, or, if AVRCP1.3 feature of

the device has not been validated with this unit;

the track information won't be shown.

Even if there is no track information on display during playback of

an AVRCP1.3 device, it is not a failure of this unit.

1. Connect the Bluetooth audio device (or cellular phone with

Bluetooth audio function) with this unit, and conﬁrm the “Au-

dio Streaming” icon ( ) lights.

2. Playback Bluetooth audio. Conﬁrm the sound is emitted from

this unit when this unit is switched to “BT AUDIO” source.

3. Conﬁrm whether Bluetooth audio can be controlled by oper-

ating this unit (the [> M SEEK+], [SEEK– m .] and

[PAUSE 6] buttons operation).

Note: Varies depending on the connected Bluetooth audio device.

8. What to Do after Checking

• After checking, select “SET BT INIT” from the menu list of

this unit to execute initialization.

(Connected device information is deleted)

BLUETOOTH FUNCTION CHECKING METHOD USING

A CELLULAR PHONE

1. Required Equipment

• This unit to be tested, external microphone of attachment

• Cellular phone (Recommended SEMC W880 or W910i, or se-

lect from connectable cellular phones list)

• Bluetooth audio devices (SONY NWZ-A826, or select from

connectable cellular phones/audio devices list)

• Speaker connection (at least Front L/R ch)

• DC power supply (12 V)

2. Preparation

• Conﬁrm the setting of this unit and note down it.

• Press the [ CALL] button and rotate the control dial until

“SET PAIRING” appears, then press it, conﬁrm that the Blue-

tooth signal icon ( ) is ﬂashing.

• Turn on the Bluetooth function of the cellular phone.

3. Test Environment

• No other Bluetooth device is making a communication in the

periphery (within 20 m).

• No other this unit are supplied with electric power.

• There are no two or more wireless LAN access points in the

periphery (with 50 m) (one is OK).

• The set should be tested in a place such as a meeting room, free

from ambient noise.

• The speaker at the far end should be in a place such as another

meeting room separated acoustically.

4. Setting

Install this unit on the desktop.

Speaker

Approx. 50 cm

Unit

Tester

Approx. 80 cm

5. Precautions

Beware of the following points when conducting the

talking test:

• There is no fault if a talking can be made by adjusting appro-

priately the volume of the telephone of the other party and the

cellular phone connected through the Bluetooth, besides the

setup of this unit.

• The speaker’s voice will become loud naturally if the periph-

ery is noisy, or become low if quiet (even though the speaker

intents to talk on the same volume level).

• The speaker’s voice will become loud naturally if the other

party’s voice is loud.

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BLUETOOTH INFORMATION WRITING METHOD

When the complete MAIN board, knob (VOL) (SV) assy or front

panel (SV) assy is replaced, the writing of Bluetooth information

is necessary.

Write the Bluetooth information according to the procedure below.

Preparation:

• Windows PC

• NFC compatible smartphone that installed the ﬁle manager ap-

plication (ASTRO File Manager, File Expert, etc.)

• USB cable for the smartphone

• NFCtagWriter.apk (ver.1.0.2 and above)

Note 1: The NFCtagWriter.apk is updated. When the NFCtagWriter.apk

is prepared already, be sure to refer to the “6. Version Check

Method of the NFC Tag Data Writing Application for the Servic-

ing” on the page 12, and check the version of NFCtagWriter.apk.

Note 2: Conﬁrm the method of obtaining the NFCtagWriter.apk to the

service headquarters.

1. Installing the NFC Writing Application for the Servic-

ing

Install the NFCtagWriter.apk on the smartphone for writing of

Bluetooth information.

Procedure:

1. Prepare the NFCtagWriter.apk ﬁle on the PC.

2. Connect the smartphone to the PC with the USB cable.

3. Transfer the NFCtagWriter.apk to the smartphone.

4. When tapping the “Settings” →“Security” on the screen of the

smartphone, check the box “Unknown sources”.

5. Disconnect the smartphone from the PC.

6. Use the ﬁle manager application to explore the NFCtagWriter.

apk on the smartphone.

7. Click on the NFCtagWriter.apk to open it, and install the

NFCtagWriter.apk to the smartphone.

8. When tapping the “Settings” →“Security” on the screen of the

smartphone, uncheck the box “Unknown sources”.

Movies

YouTube Camera

Settings AlbumWALKMAN

Play Store

Browser

Maps

Media Player

Chrome NFCtagWriter

NFCtagWriter

application

–

Screen after the installation

for reference –

9. Refer to the “6. Version Check Method of the NFC Tag Data

Writing Application for the Servicing” on the page 14, and

check the version of NFCtagWriter.apk.

ver.0.9.0 : The use is not allowed.

Install the NFCtagWriter.apk of ver.1.0.2

and above.

ver.1.0.2 and above: The use is allowed.

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2. Writing the NFC Tag Data

Write the NFC tag data (Bluetooth information) to the NFC mod-

ule in the knob (VOL) (SV) assy.

Procedure:

1. Check the Bluetooth address (BD_ADDR).

There are following two checking methods.

• How to read from the BT module label

• How to display on the liquid crystal display by the test mode

How to read from the BT module label:

Set the unit to the state where the BT module (Ref. No. IC1002

on the MAIN board) can be seen.

(Refer to the “3. DISASSEMBLY” on the page 25 and after)

– Top view –

BT module label

BD_ADDR

(Barcode)

BD_ADDR

48D2242F241A

MAIN board

How to display on the liquid crystal display by the

test mode:

1. In the state of source off (the clock is displayed on the

liquid crystal display), enter the test mode by pressing the

buttons in order of the [ 4] t[MIC 5] t[PAUSE 6]

(press only the [PAUSE 6] button for two seconds).

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are

example)

Software main version

2. In the state in which the software main version is displayed

on the liquid crystal display, enter the Bluetooth address

(BD_ADDR) display mode by pressing the [ SCRL

DSPL] button.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are

example)

Bluetooth address (BD_ADDR)

Note 1: When pressing the [ SCRL DSPL] button again, the desti-

nation code is displayed on the liquid crystal display, but it is

not necessary to display in this step.

3. The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [ OFF

SRC] button for 1 second after the conﬁrming ends, and

the unit returns to the normal condition.

2. Turn on the NFC function of the smartphone.

3. Start the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

4. Tap the “Write” on the screen of the smartphone.

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5. Input the Bluetooth Local Name (BL_NAME).

(Input the model name with the keyboard on the smartphone,

or tap the “List” on the screen of the smartphone and select the

model name)

Bluetooth Local Name

Bluetooth Device Addres

6. Input the Bluetooth address (BD_ADDR).

(Input the Bluetooth address (BD_ADDR) that written on the

BT module label with the keyboard on the smartphone, or tap

the “QR” on the screen of the smartphone and read the barcode

with the camera of the smartphone)

Bluetooth Device Addres

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7. Tap the “Write” on the screen of the smartphone, in the state

that unchecked the box “Read-only”.

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8. Touch the N-mark part of the smartphone to the N-mark part of

the unit.

9. Check that “Completed!” is displayed on the screen of the

smartphone.

Note 2: When “Completed!” is not displayed on the screen of the smart-

phone, refer to “3. Error Display” on the page 12.

10. End the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

11. Check the operation of connecting with the smartphone by one

touch (NFC).

(Refer to the “OPERATION CHECK OF THE NFC AFTER

COMPLETING THE REPAIRS” on the page 7)

12. Start the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

13. Tap the “Write” on the screen of the smartphone.

14. Check the box “Read-only” on the screen of the smartphone,

and tap the “Write” on the screen of the smartphone.

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15. Touch the N-mark part of the smartphone to the N-mark part of

the unit.

16. Check that “Completed!” is displayed on the screen of the

smartphone.

Note 3: When “Completed!” is not displayed on the screen of the smart-

phone, refer to “3. Error Display”.

17. Tap the “Read” on the screen of the smartphone.

18. Check that “BD_ADDR” on the screen of the smartphone ac-

cords with BD_ADDR written on the BT module label and

“MODE” on the screen of the smartphone is “00 00 (Read-

only)”.

19. End the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

20. Check the operation of connecting with the smartphone by one

touch (NFC).

(Refer to the “OPERATION CHECK OF THE NFC AFTER

COMPLETING THE REPAIRS” on the page 7)

3. Error Display

When the writing of the NFC tag data has failed, “Error” is dis-

played on the screen of the smartphone.

When “Error” is displayed on the screen of the smartphone, oper-

ate according to the procedure below.

Procedure:

1. Tap the “Write” on the screen of the smartphone to write of the

NFC tag data again.

2. When “Error” is displayed on the screen of the smartphone

again, tap the “Read” on the screen of the smartphone.

3. Check that “MODE” on the screen of the smartphone is not

“00 00 (Read-only)”.

4. When “MODE” on the screen of the smartphone is “00 00

(Read-only)”, execute the writing of the NFC tag data again

after replacing the knob (VOL) (SV) assy.

(When “MODE” on the screen of the smartphone is “00 00

(Read-only)”, the writing of the NFC tag data cannot execute)

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4. Check Method of the NFC Tag Data

Check the NFC tag data according to the procedure below.

Procedure:

1. Check the Bluetooth address (BD_ADDR).

There are following two checking methods.

• How to read from the BT module label

• How to display on the liquid crystal display by the test mode

How to read from the BT module label:

Set the unit to the state where the BT module (Ref. No. IC1002

on the MAIN board) can be seen.

(Refer to the “3. DISASSEMBLY” on the page 25 and after)

– Top view –

BT module label

BD_ADDR

(Barcode)

BD_ADDR

48D2242F241A

MAIN board

How to display on the liquid crystal display by the

test mode:

1. In the state of source off (the clock is displayed on the

liquid crystal display), enter the test mode by pressing the

buttons in order of the [ 4] t[MIC 5] t[PAUSE 6]

(press only the [PAUSE 6] button for two seconds).

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are

example)

Software main version

2. In the state in which the software main version is displayed

on the liquid crystal display, enter the Bluetooth address

(BD_ADDR) display mode by pressing the [ SCRL

DSPL] button.

(Displayed characters/values in the following ﬁgure are

example)

Bluetooth address (BD_ADDR)

Note: When pressing the [ SCRL DSPL] button again, the destina-

tion code is displayed on the liquid crystal display, but it is not

necessary to display in this step.

3. The resetting operation is executed by pressing the [ OFF

SRC] button for 1 second after the conﬁrming ends, and

the unit returns to the normal condition.

2. Turn on the NFC function of the smartphone.

3. Start the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

4. Tap the “Read” on the screen of the smartphone.

5. Check that “BD_ADDR” on the screen of the smartphone ac-

cords with BD_ADDR written on the BT module label and

“MODE” on the screen of the smartphone is “00 00 (Read-

only)”.

6. End the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

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AFFIXING OF LABEL (SERIAL NUMBER)

When the front panel (SV) assy is replaced, it is necessary to afﬁx

the label (serial number).

2 labels (serial number) are included with a new front panel (SV)

assy. Afﬁx 1 label to the rear side of the front panel (SV) assy. Af-

ﬁx the other one to the bottom side of main unit.

Be sure to perform this procedure, as Bluetooth will not operate

correctly if the serial number of the front panel (SV) assy and main

unit do not match.

Also, since the serial number has changed, print page 15 and hand

the tear-off with the product to the customer when returning the

product after repairs are complete.

–Front panel (SV) assy rear view –

label (serial number)

– Main unit bottom view –

(Except E and Australian models)

– Main unit bottom view –

(E and Australian models)

label (serial number)

6. Version Check Method of the NFC Tag Data Writing

Application for the Servicing

Check the version of the NFC tag data writing application

(NFCtagWriter application) for the servicing according to the

procedure below.

Procedure:

1. Start the NFCtagWriter application on the smartphone.

2. Tap the “ ” (menu button) or “ ” of the screen of the smart-

phone, then tap the “About” that is displayed on the screen of

the smartphone.

3. Check that version of the NFC tag data writing application for

the servicing is displayed on the screen of the smartphone.

ver.0.9.0

The use is not allowed

(Use the ver.1.0.2 and above)

ver.1.0.2

The use is allowed

5. The Factor that One Touch Connection is Impossible

The four following factors are considered as the factor that one touch connection is impossible.

Guess and check the defective factor by each checking result.

Note: The four following factors are examples.

Factor Bluetooth manual con-

nection check by user NFC tag data check Bluetooth manual connec-

tion check by servicing

NFC one touch connection

check with smartphone

1 BT module defect NG ―NG NG

2Knob (VOL) (SV)

assy defect OK NG OK NG

3NFC tag data

writing failure OK NG OK NG

4 Smartphone OK OK OK NG