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MEX-BT3100P
MEX-BT3100P
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Bluetooth®
Audio System
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the space provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer
regarding this product.
Model No. MEX-BT3100P Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-
vous à la page 4.
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d’emploi FR
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Warning
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.
Be sure to install this unit in the
dashboard of the car for safety.
For installation and connections,
see the supplied installation/connections
manual.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
– Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
– Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on
a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
– Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT
APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING
IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC.
POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX
ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU
CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE
QUÉBEC.
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 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.
CAUTION
The use of optical instruments with this
product will increase eye hazard.
This equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the
FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure
Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 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
(excluding extremities: hands, wrists, feet
and ankles).
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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.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Use
of this trademark is subject to Google
Permissions.
BlackBerry® is the property of Research In
Motion Limited and is registered and/or
used in the U.S. and countries around the
world. Used under license from Research In
Motion Limited.
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
ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are
trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Windows Media is either a registered
trademark or trademark of Microsoft
Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
This product contains technology subject
to certain intellectual property rights of
Microsoft. Use or distribution of this
technology outside of this product is
prohibited without the appropriate
license(s) from Microsoft.
iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, and
iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology
and patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS
and Thomson.
Warning if your car’s ignition has no
ACC position
Be sure to set the Auto Off function
(page 34). 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
 until the display
disappears each time you turn the
ignition off.
Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the
Pandora trade dress are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Pandora Media,
Inc., used with permission.
Note on the lithium battery
Do not expose the battery to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, fire or the like.
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Table of contents
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Notes on Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Location of controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Main unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RM-X231 Remote commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Storing and receiving stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
RDS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing a disc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
USB devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Playing back a USB device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Playing back iPod . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Pandora® internet radio via USB (iPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Streaming Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
App Remote via USB (iPhone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Two-way Music Control with iPhone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching and playing tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Playing tracks in various modes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Searching a track by name — Quick-BrowZer™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Connecting Bluetooth devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Bluetooth operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Pairing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Handsfree calling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Music streaming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Initializing Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pandora® internet radio via Bluetooth wireless technology
(Android™ & BlackBerry® phones) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Streaming Pandora® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
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App Remote via Bluetooth wireless technology (Android phone) . . . . . . . . .30
Two-way Music Control with Android phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Sound Settings and Setup Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Enjoying sophisticated sound functions — Advanced Sound Engine . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Adjusting setup items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Using optional equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Auxiliary audio equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SiriusXM Connect tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
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Getting Started
Notes on Bluetooth
function
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.
Canceling the DEMO
mode
You can cancel the demonstration display
which appears while this unit is turned off.
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1Press , rotate the control dial
until “DISPLAY” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “DEMO”
appears, then press it.
3Rotate the control dial to select
“DEMO-OFF,” then press it.
The setting is complete.
4Press (BACK) twice.
The display returns to normal reception/
play mode.
Setting the clock
The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication.
1Press , rotate the control dial
until “GENERAL” appears, then press
it.
2Rotate the control dial until “CLOCK-
ADJ” appears, then press it.
The hour indication flashes.
3Rotate the control dial to set the hour
and minute.
To move the digital indication, press
 –/+.
4After setting the minute, press
.
The setup is complete and the clock
starts.
To display the clock, press .
Detaching the front panel
You can detach the front panel of this unit
to prevent theft.
1Press and hold  .
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.
Note
Do not subject the front panel to heat/high
temperature or moisture. Avoid leaving it in a
parked car or on a dashboard/rear tray.
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.
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Location of controls
Main unit
This section contains instructions on the
location of controls and basic operations.
SOURCE/OFF button*1*2
Press to turn on the power; select the
source (Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via
USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth
Pandora®/Bluetooth phone).
Press repeatedly to change to another
source.
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
disappears.
SEEK +/– buttons
Radio:
To tune in stations automatically
(press); find a station manually (press
and hold).
CD/USB:
To skip a track (press); skip tracks
continuously (press, then press again
within about 2 seconds and hold);
reverse/fast-forward a track (press and
hold).
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
To skip a track (press  +).
Bluetooth Audio*3:
To skip a track (press); reverse/fast-
forward a track (press and hold).
App Remote*4:
To skip a track (press)
CALL button page 24
To enter the call menu (press); switch
the Bluetooth signal (press and hold
more than 2 seconds); receive/end a call
(press).
Control dial/ENTER/MENU/APP
button page 18, 21, 31, 34
Rotate to adjust volume.
Press to enter setup mode.
phone
Press and hold for more than 2 seconds
to establish App Remote.
After pressing , rotate
then press to change the source.
Receptor for the remote
commander
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Disc slot
Insert the disc (label side up), playback
starts.
Display window
(Eject) button
To eject the disc.
USB port page 13, 14
(BACK)/MODE button*1page 11,
15, 17, 26, 30
Press to return to the previous display;
select the radio band (FM/AM).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the
passenger control; enter the bookmark
mode (Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®).
To activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone)
(Bluetooth phone).
Front panel release button page 7
(BROWSE) button page 16, 19
To enter the Quick-BrowZer™mode
(CD/USB); list the station (Pandora® via
USB/Bluetooth Pandora®).
PTY (Program Type)/CAT
(Category)*5button page 12, 37
To select PTY in RDS.
Number buttons
Radio:
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
CD/USB:
/: ALBUM /(during MP3/
WMA/AAC playback)
To skip an album (press); skip
albums continuously (press and
hold).
: (Repeat)*6page 18
: SHUF page 18
: ZAP page 20
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®:
/: Thumbs down ()/up ()
(press and hold for 1 second) page 16,
29
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth Audio*3:
/: ALBUM /
: (Repeat)*6page 18
: SHUF page 18
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
Bluetooth phone: page 25
To call a stored phone number (press);
to store a phone number as a preset
(press and hold) (in the call menu).
: MIC (during a call) page 26
To set the MIC gain (press); to
select Echo Canceller/Noise
Canceller mode (press and hold).
App Remote*4:
: PAUSE
To pause playback. Press again to
resume playback.
DSPL (Display)/SCRL (Scroll) button
page 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 23, 27, 38
To change display items (press); scroll a
display item (press and hold).
AUX input jack page 37
*1 If a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected:
when  is pressed, the
connected device (“SIRIUSXM”) will appear
on the display. Press  to select the
desired SiriusXM Connect tuner band.
*2 If App Remote is established with iPhone/
Android™ phone, the application name
appears on the display when selecting the
source.
*3 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports
AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is
connected. Depending on the device, certain
operations may not be available.
*4 When App Remote is established with
iPhone/Android phone. Depending on the
application, certain operations may not be
available.
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*5 When the SiriusXM Connect tuner is
connected.
*6 This button has a tactile dot.
Note
If the unit is turned off and the display
disappears, the unit cannot be operated with the
remote commander unless  on
the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate
the unit first.
RM-X231 Remote
commander
Remove the insulation film before use.
OFF button
To turn off the power; stop the source.
SOURCE button*1*2
Press to turn on the power.
Press repeatedly to change to another
source (Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via
USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth
Pandora®/Bluetooth phone).
()/() buttons
To control Radio/CD/USB/Pandora®
via USB/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth
Pandora®/App Remote, the same as
 –/+ on the unit.
Setup items, etc., can be operated by 
.
After pressing , press 
to change the source.
(BACK) button
To return to the previous display.
ENTER button
To apply a setting.
PTY (Program Type) button
VOL (Volume) +*3/– button
CALL button
To enter the call menu.
To receive/end a call.
MODE button*1
Press to select the radio band (FM/AM).
Press and hold to enter/cancel the
passenger control; enter the bookmark
mode (Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth
Pandora®).
To activate/deactivate the appropriate
device (this unit/cellular phone)
(Bluetooth phone).
SOUND/MENU button
To enter the SOUND menu directly
(press); to enter setup mode (press and
hold).
(BROWSE) button
(+)/(–) buttons
To control CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/
Bluetooth audio device/Bluetooth
Pandora®, the same as / on the
unit.
Setup items, etc., can be operated by 
.
DSPL (Display)/SCRL (Scroll) button
Number buttons
To receive stored stations (press); store
stations (press and hold).
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To call a stored phone number (press);
to store a phone number as a preset
(press and hold) (in the call menu)
(Bluetooth phone).
To pause playback (press ).
*1 If a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected:
when  is pressed, the connected
device (“SIRIUSXM”) will appear on the
display. Press  to select the desired
SiriusXM Connect tuner band.
*2 If App Remote is established with iPhone/
Android phone, the application name appears
on the display when selecting the source.
*3 This button has a tactile dot.
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  repeatedly until
“TUNER” appears.
To change the band, press 
repeatedly. You can select from FM1,
FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2.
2Press , rotate the control dial
until “GENERAL” appears, then press
it.
3Rotate the control dial until “BTM”
appears, then press it.
The unit stores stations in order of
frequency on the number buttons.
Tip
You can also press , rotate the
control dial to select “TUNER,” then press it to
select the source.
Storing manually
1While receiving the station that you
want to store, press and hold a number
button ( to ) until “MEM”
appears.
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Receiving the stored stations
1Select the band, then press a number
button ( to ).
Tuning automatically
1Select the band, then press  +/–
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  +/–to locate
the approximate frequency, then press
 +/–repeatedly to fine adjust to the
desired frequency (manual tuning).
RDS
FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS)
service send inaudible digital information
along with the regular radio program signal.
Notes
• Depending on the country/region, not all RDS
functions may be available.
• RDS will not work if the signal strength is too
weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not
transmitting RDS data.
Changing display items
Press .
Selecting PTY (Program Types)
Use PTY to display or search for a desired
program type.
1Press  during FM reception.
The current program type name appears
if the station is transmitting PTY data.
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
Note
You may receive a different radio program from
the one you select.
Setting CT (Clock Time)
The CT data from the RDS transmission
sets the clock.
1Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 34).
Note
The CT function may not work properly even
though an RDS station is being received.
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)
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CD
Playing a disc
This unit can play CD-DA (also containing
CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/
WMA/AAC files (page 39)).
1Insert the disc (label side up).
Playback starts automatically.
To eject the disc, press .
Notes
• When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB
devices disconnected to avoid damage to the
disc.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), and AAC (.m4a).
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the disc type, recording format and settings.
USB devices
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB
devices compliant with the USB standard
can be used.
• Backup of data to a USB device is
recommended.
• MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type Android
Phone compliant with the USB standard
can be used.
Depending on the Android Phone, setting
the USB connection mode to MSC is
required.
Notes
• Connect the USB device after starting the
engine.
Depending on the USB device, malfunction or
damage may occur if it is connected before
starting the engine.
• Corresponding codec is MP3 (.mp3), WMA
(.wma), AAC (.m4a) and AAC (.mp4).
• For details on the compatibility of your USB
device, visit the support site on the back cover.
Playing back a USB device
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
USB device to the USB port.
Playback starts.
If a USB device is already connected, to start
playback, press  repeatedly
until “USB” appears.
To stop playback, press and hold
 for 1 second.
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To remove the USB device, stop the USB
playback, then remove the USB device.
Notes
• Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that
they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a
loose connection.
• Do not detach the front panel during playback
of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be
damaged.
Changing display items
Press .
Displayed items may differ depending on
the USB device, recording format and
settings.
Notes
• The maximum number of tracks is 10,000.
• It may take time for playback to begin,
depending on the amount of recorded data.
• During playback or fast-forward/reverse of a
VBR (Variable Bit Rate) MP3/WMA/AAC file,
elapsed playing time may not display
accurately.
• Playback of the following MP3/WMA/AAC
files is not supported.
– lossless compression
–copyright-protected
– DRM (Digital Rights Management) files
– Multi-channel audio files
iPod
In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is
used as a general reference for the iPod
functions on the iPod and iPhone, unless
otherwise specified by the text or
illustrations.
For details on the compatibility of your
iPod, see “About iPod” (page 39) or visit the
support site on the back cover.
Playing back iPod
Before connecting the iPod, turn down the
volume of the unit.
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
iPod to the USB port with the USB
connection cable for iPod (not
supplied)*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPod is
recommended.
The tracks on the iPod start playing
automatically from the point last played.
If an iPod is already connected, to start
playback, press 
repeatedly until “USB” appears. (“IPD”
appears in the display when iPod is
recognized.)
To stop playback, press and hold
 for 1 second.
To remove the iPod, stop the iPod playback,
then remove the iPod.
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Caution for iPhone
When you connect iPhone via USB, phone call
volume is controlled by iPhone, not the unit. Do
not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit
during a call, as sudden loud sound may result
when the call ends.
Note
Do not detach the front panel during playback of
the iPod, otherwise data may be damaged.
Tip
iPod is recharged while the unit is turned on.
Resuming mode
When the iPod is connected to the dock
connector, playback starts in the mode set
by the iPod. In this mode, the following
buttons do not function.
–  ()
–  (SHUF)
Changing display items
Press .
Note
Some letters stored in iPod may not be displayed
correctly.
Skipping albums, podcasts,
genres, playlists and artists
Operating an iPod directly
— Passenger control
You can operate an iPod directly even when
it is connected to the dock connector.
1During playback, press and hold
.
“MODE IPOD” appears and you will be
able to operate the iPod directly.
To exit the passenger control, press and
hold .
“MODE AUDIO” will appear and direct
operation of the iPod will not be possible.
Note
The volume can be adjusted only by the unit.
To Do this
Skip Press / (ALBUM /
) [press once for each
skip]
Skip
continuously
Press and hold /
(ALBUM /)
[hold to desired point]
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Pandora® internet
radio via USB (iPhone)
Pandora® internet radio is available to
stream music through your iPhone. You can
control Pandora® on a USB-connected
iPhone from this unit.
Download the latest version of the Pandora®
application and obtain more information
from www.pandora.com
For details on usable devices, visit the
support site on the back cover.
Notes
• Certain Pandora® service functions may not be
available.
• The Pandora® service is only available in the
U.S.
Streaming Pandora®
Before connecting the iPhone, turn down
the volume of the unit.
1Open the USB cover, then connect the
iPhone to the USB port with a USB
connection cable for iPhone (not
supplied)*
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPhone
is recommended.
2Press  repeatedly until
“PANDORA USB” appears.
3Launch Pandora® application on the
iPhone.
4Adjust the volume on this unit.
To pause playback, press  (PAUSE). To
resume playback press again.
To skip a track, press  +.
Notes
• You cannot skip back to the previous track.
• Pandora® limits the number of skips allowed.
Changing display items
Press .
“Thumbs” feedback
“Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback
allows you to personalize stations to suit
your preference.
Thumbs Up
During playback, press and hold  ()
for 1 second.
Thumbs Down
During playback, press and hold  ()
for 1 second.
Station list
The station list allows you to easily select a
desired station.
1During playback, press (BROWSE).
2Press  + to select the sorting
order “BY DATE” or “A TO Z.”
3Rotate the control dial to select the
desired station, then press it.
Playback starts.
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Shuffle
Shuffle allows you to listen to tracks played
on one or more Pandora® stations in your
station list randomly.
Edit your Shuffle station selections on the
device before connection.
Bookmarking
The track or artist currently being played
can be bookmarked and stored in your
Pandora® account.
1During playback, press and hold
 until “BOOKMARK”
appears.
2Rotate the control dial to select “TRK”
(Track) or “ART” (Artist), then press
it.
App Remote via USB
(iPhone)
Downloading the “App Remote”
application from App StoreSM is required for
iPhone.
If the application is downloaded to iPhone
and connected to the unit, the following
features are available:
– Operate the unit to launch and control
compatible applications on iPhone.
– Operate iPhone with simple finger
gestures to control the source of the unit.
– Display detailed source information (song
title, artist name, album art, etc.) on
iPhone.
Available operations differ depending on
the application. For details on available
applications, visit the support site on the
back cover.
Notes
• For your safety, follow your local traffic laws
and regulations, and do not operate the
application while driving.
• The “App Remote” application via USB is only
available for iPhone with iOS 5 installed.
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Two-way Music Control
with iPhone
1Open the USB cover, then connect
iPhone to the USB port with a USB
connection cable for iPhone (not
supplied)*.
* RC-100IP USB connection cable for iPhone
is recommended.
2Start up the “App Remote” application.
3Press and hold  (APP) on the
unit for more than 2 seconds.
Connection to iPhone starts.
When connection is established, the
name of application on iPhone appears
when selecting a source, and some
playback operations for the application
become available. (Available operations
differ depending on the application.)
Likewise, some playback operations of
the unit can be controlled by iPhone. For
details on the operations on iPhone, see
the help of the application.
Tip
You can also press , rotate the control
dial to select “APP REM,” then press it to
establish the connection. And then press
 to select the source.
To terminate connection
Press and hold .
Searching and
playing tracks
Playing tracks in various
modes
You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat
play) or in random order (shuffle play).
Available play modes differ depending on
the selected sound source.
1During playback, press  ()or
 (SHUF) repeatedly until the
desired play mode appears.
Playback in selected play mode may take
time to start.
Repeat play
Select To play
TRACK track repeatedly.
ALBUM album repeatedly.
PODCAST*1podcast repeatedly.
ARTIST*1artist repeatedly.
PLAYLIST*1playlist repeatedly.
GENRE*1genre repeatedly.
OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
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Shuffle play
*1 iPod only
*2 CD only
*3 USB and iPod only
Searching a track by
name — Quick-BrowZer™
You can search for a track in a CD or USB
device easily by category.
1Press (BROWSE)*.
The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer
mode, and the list of search categories
appears.
When the track list appears, press
(BACK) repeatedly until the desired
search category appears.
* During USB playback, press (BROWSE)
for more than 2 seconds to directly return to
the beginning of the category list.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
desired search category, then press it to
confirm.
3Repeat step 2 until the desired track is
selected.
Playback starts.
To exit the Quick-BrowZer mode, press
(BROWSE).
Note
When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the
repeat/shuffle setting is canceled.
Searching by skip items
— Jump mode
When many items are in a category, you can
search for a desired item quickly.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
The item name will appear.
2Rotate the control dial to select the
item near the one desired.
The list is skipped in steps of 10% of the
total number of items in the list.
Select To play
SHUF ALBUM album in random
order.
SHUF DISC*2disc in random order.
SHUF PODCAST*1podcast in random
order.
SHUF ARTIST*1artist in random order.
SHUF PLAYLIST*1playlist in random
order.
SHUF GENRE*1genre in random order.
SHUF DEVICE*3device in random
order.
SHUF OFF track in normal order
(Normal play).
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3Press .
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 a
track.
To cancel Jump mode, press (BACK) or
 –.
Searching by alphabetical
order — Alphabet search
When an iPod is connected to the unit, you
can search for a desired item alphabetically.
1Press  + in Quick-BrowZer
mode.
2Rotate the control dial to select the first
letter of the desired item, then press it.
A list of items beginning with the
selected letter appears in alphabetical
order.
3Rotate the control dial to select the
desired item, then press it.
Playback starts if the selected item is a
track.
To cancel Alphabet search, press
(BACK) or  –.
Notes
• In Alphabet search, a symbol or article (a/an/
the) before the selected letter of the item is
excluded.
• Depending on the search item you select, only
Jump mode may be available.
• Alphabet search may take some time,
depending on the number of tracks.
Searching a track by listening
to track passages — ZAPPIN
™
By playing back short track passages in a
CD 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.
1Press  (ZAP) during playback.
Playback starts from a passage of the
next track. You can select the playback
time (page 34).
2Press  or  (ZAP) when a
track you want to listen is played back.
The track that you select returns to
normal play mode from the beginning.
Pressing (BACK) will also play back
the chosen track.
Tips
•Press +/– in ZAPPIN mode to skip a
track.
•Press/ (ALBUM /) in ZAPPIN
mode to skip an album.
The part of each track to play
back in ZAPPIN mode.
Track
 pressed.
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