Sony TMR-BT10 - Bluetooth Wireless Audio... User manual

Portable Stereo
Transmitter
2-698-600-11(2)
Operating Instructions
TMR-BT10
©2006 Sony Corporation

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
To reduce the risk of electrical
shock, do not open the cabinet.
Refer servicing to qualified
personnel only.
Do not install the appliance in a
confined space, such as a bookcase or
built-in cabinet.
To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover the
ventilation of the apparatus with
newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
And do not place lighted candles on the
apparatus.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not place objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, on the apparatus.
Connect the AC power adaptor to an
easily accessible AC outlet. Should you
notice an abnormality in the AC power
adaptor, disconnect it from the AC outlet
immediately.
Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this
equipment is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
For details, please access the following
URL :
http://www.compliance.sony.de/
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owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any
use of such marks by Sony Corporation is
under license.
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those of their respective owners.
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Equipment
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European Union and
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countries with
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systems)
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packaging indicates that this product shall
not be treated as household waste. Instead
it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment. By
ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which
could otherwise be caused by
inappropriate waste handling of this
product. The recycling of materials will
help to conserve natural resources. For
more detailed information about
recycling of this product, please contact
your local Civic Office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where
you purchased the product.

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Table Of Contents
Welcome! .......................... 4
3 steps to BLUETOOTH
function ................................. 5
Location and Function of
Parts............................... 6
Charging the unit ............. 7
Pairing ............................... 9
What is pairing? ........................ 9
Procedures of pairing ................ 9
Indications of
BLUETOOTH function .. 11
Listening to music ......... 12
Disposing of the unit ..... 14
Precautions .................... 15
What is BLUETOOTH
technology? ................ 17
Troubleshooting ............. 18
Initializing the unit ......... 20
Specifications ................. 21

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Welcome!
Thank you for purchasing this Sony Portable Stereo Transmitter. This unit
uses BLUETOOTH™ wireless technology.
This unit can transmit stereo audio signal to a BLUETOOTH stereo audio
receiving device (headset, car audio unit, stereo component system, etc.) *.
By converting a regular stereo audio signal input (analogue) from the
connected stereo audio source device to digital stereo audio signal and
transmitting it wirelessly, you can enjoy listening to the music of your stereo
audio source device connected to this unit (portable audio player, mobile
phone, computer, etc.).
*BLUETOOTH devices to be connected with this unit are required to support A2DP
(Advanced Audio Distribution Profile).
Enjoy listening to music

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3 steps to BLUETOOTH function
In the example below, we explain how to transmit music played on your
audio device connected to this unit and listen to music on a BLUETOOTH
stereo audio receiving device (headphone, stereo audio system, etc.).
Pairing
Enables a BLUETOOTH stereo audio receiving device and this unit to
recognize one another.
BLUETOOTH connection
Turning on this unit
automatically makes the
BLUETOOTH connection
between this unit and the
BLUETOOTH stereo audio
receiving device.
Transmitting music
You can enjoy listening to
music played on the portable
audio player, etc., connected
to this unit through the
BLUETOOTH audio
receiving system.
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Portable Stereo
Transmitter
Connection
Pairing
Stereo audio
signal
(Streaming)
Audio
device
For more details, see pages 9 - 10.
For more details, see page 12 - 13.
BLUETOOTH stereo
audio receiving device

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Location and Function of Parts
GETTING STARTED
1Initialize button
2Indicator (red)
Indicates the power status of
the unit.
3Indicator (blue)
Indicates the communication
status of the unit.
4POWER button
5Audio in plug (Gold-
plated L-shaped stereo
mini plug)
Connects to the headphone
jack of a portable audio
player, etc.
6RESET button
7Holding clip
Adjust the holding clip to the
desired angle and clip to your
bag.
8Contact point

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1Connect the supplied
AC power adaptor with
the battery charging
stand.
2Connect the supplied
AC power adaptor to an
AC outlet.
Charging the unit
The unit contains a rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery, which should be
charged before using for the first time.
Battery charging
stand (supplied) (Rear)
AC power
adaptor
(supplied)
3Put the unit on the
battery charging stand.
Note
If the holding clip is turned, the unit
cannot be set on the battery charging
stand and charging does not start.
Turn the holding clip back to the
original position before charging.
Rest the unit on the battery
charging stand so that the unit’s
contact point meets the contact
pin on the battery charging
stand, and make sure that the
indicator (red) lights up.
Charging is completed in
about 3 hours* and the
indicator (red) goes off
automatically.
*Time required for empty battery
to recharge.
Tip
When charging the battery, the unit is
turned off automatically.
Continued
To an AC
outlet
Portable Stereo
Transmitter
Contact pin
Battery charging
stand (supplied)

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Status
Full
Mid
Low
(needs to
charge)
Approx.
usage hours
11 hours
Usage hours*
Status
Music playback
time (up to)
*Time stated above may vary, depending
on ambient temperature or conditions of
use.
Checking the remaining
battery
When pressing the POWER button
while the unit is turned on, the
indicator (red) flashes. You can
check the remaining battery by the
number of times the indicator (red)
flashes.
Indicator (red)
3 times
2 times
1 time
Note
You cannot check the remaining battery
immediately after the unit is turned on, or
while pairing.
When the battery is almost empty
The indicator (red) flashes slowly
automatically.
When the battery becomes empty, the unit
will turn off automatically.
Caution
If this unit detects a problem while
charging, the indicator (red) may
turn off, although charging is not
complete.
Check for the following causes:
–Ambient temperature exceeds the range
of 0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F).
–There is a problem with the battery.
In this case, charge again within the
above-mentioned temperature range.
If the problem persists, consult your
nearest Sony dealer.
Notes
•If the battery is not used for a long time,
battery may be quickly depleted,
however, after a few recharges, battery
life will improve.
•If the life of the built-in rechargeable
battery drops to half the normal length,
the battery should be replaced. Consult
your nearest Sony dealer for
replacement of the rechargeable battery.
•Avoid exposure to temperature
extremes, direct sunlight, moisture,
sand, dust or mechanical shock. Never
leave in a car parked in the sun.
•Use only the supplied AC power
adaptor. Do not use any other AC
power adaptor.

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Pairing
Continued
What is pairing?
BLUETOOTH devices need to be
“paired” with each other beforehand.
Once BLUETOOTH devices are
paired, there is no need for pairing
again, except in the following cases:
•When pairing information is
deleted after repair, etc.
• When this unit is paired with 9 or
more devices.
This unit can be paired with 8
BLUETOOTH devices; if a new
device is paired after 8 devices
have been paired, the device
whose latest connection time is
the oldest among the 8 paired
devices is replaced by the new
one.
•When recognition of the unit by
the device to be connected is
deleted.
•When this unit is initialized.
All pairing information is deleted.
Note
Passcode* of this unit is fixed at “0000.”
This unit cannot be paired with a
BLUETOOTH receiving device whose
Passcode is not “0000.”
*Passcode may be called “Passkey,”
“PIN code,” “PIN number,” or
“Password.”
Procedures of pairing
1Place a BLUETOOTH
receiving device within
1 m (3 ft) of this unit.
2 Press and hold the
POWER button for 7
seconds or more to
standby for pairing while
the unit is turned off.
The indicator (blue) and the
indicator (red) start flashing
together and this unit starts
searching the BLUETOOTH
receiving device.
Notes
•After about 3 seconds, power is
turned on and the indicator
(blue) and indicator (red) flash
together twice. Keep the button
pressed without releasing until
both indicators start flashing
together, then release the button.
This unit enters into pairing
mode.
• If pairing is not established
within about 5 minutes, pairing
mode will be cancelled and this
unit will turn off. In this case,
start over from step 1.

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3Set the BLUETOOTH
receiving device to
pairing mode.
This unit searches the
BLUETOOTH receiving
device automatically, and
pairs the device.
The unit tries to connect the
BLUETOOTH receiving
device soon after detecting it.
When the BLUETOOTH
connection is made properly,
the indicator (red) goes off
and the indicator (blue) starts
flashing more slowly,
indicating pairing is complete
and pairing information is
memorized on this unit.
Notes
•If Passcode input is required on
the BLUETOOTH receiving
device, input “0000.”
•The message standing for
“Pairing complete” appears on
the display of some
BLUETOOTH receiving
devices.
•When pairing is complete, some
BLUETOOTH devices may
connect with the unit
automatically.
Tips
•To pair with other BLUETOOTH
devices, repeat steps 1to 3for each
device.
•To delete all pairing information, see
“Initializing the unit” (page 20).