Sony TMR-BT8iP - Bluetooth Wireless Transmitter User manual

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Operating Instructions US
Mode d’emploi FR
Manual de instrucciones ES
Stereo Transmitter
© 2007 Sony Corporation
TMR-BT8iP
3-279-360-32 (1)

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of re or
electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture.
iPod is trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries
e 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.
INFORMATION:
is device complies with Part 15 of FCC
Rules and RSS-Gen of IC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause
undesired operation of this device.
You are cautioned that any changes or
modications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate
this equipment.
is equipment must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
is equipment complies with FCC/IC
radiation exposure limits set forth for
uncontrolled equipment 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. is
equipment has very low levels of RF energy
that it is deemed to comply without testing of
specic absorption ratio (SAR).
iPod nano
3rdgeneration
(video)iPodtouch
iPodclassic
Compatible iPod models
The compatible iPod models are as
follows. Update your iPod to use
the latest software before you use it.
iPod5th
generation(video)
iPodnano 2nd
generation
(aluminum)
iPod nano
1st generation
iPod 4th
generation
(color display)
iPod 4th
generation
iPod mini
Notes
is unit is designed for iPod only. You
cannot connect any other portable audio
players.
Sony cannot accept responsibility in the
event that data recorded to iPod is lost or
damaged when using an iPod connected
to this unit.

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Table of Contents
What is Bluetooth wireless
technology? ........................... 4
Features ..................................... 5
Basic operation of Bluetooth
devices............................................. 6
Getting Started
Location and
Function of Parts ...................7
Connecting to an iPod............. 8
Pairing ......................................10
What is pairing?............................10
Pairing procedures......................10
On Indicators ..........................13
Listening to music
Bluetooth Connecting /
Playing back.........................14
Controlling by the Remote...16
Additional Information
Precautions .............................17
Troubleshooting.....................19
Initializing this unit................21
Specications..........................22

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What is Bluetooth wireless technology?
Bluetooth
™
wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology
that enables wireless data communication between digital devices,
such as a computer or digital camera. Bluetooth wireless technology
operates within a range of about 10 meters (about 30 feet).
Connecting two devices as necessary is common, but some devices can
be connected to multiple devices at the same time.
You do not need to use a cable for connection nor is it necessary for the
devices to face one another, such is the case with infrared technology.
For example, you can use such a device in a bag or pocket.
Bluetooth standard is an international standard supported by thousands
of companies all over the world, and employed by various companies
worldwide.
Communication System and Compatible Bluetooth Prole
of this unit
Prole is standardization of the function for each Bluetooth device
specication. is unit supports the following Bluetooth version and
proles:
Communication System: Bluetooth Specication version 2.0 + EDR*
Compatible Bluetooth Prole:
–
A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Prole)
–
AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Prole)
* Enhanced Data Rate
Notes
To be able to use the Bluetooth function, the Bluetooth device to be connected
requires the same prole as the unit’s.
Note also that even if the same prole exists, devices may vary in function
depending on their specications.
Due to the characteristic of Bluetooth wireless technology the sound transmitted
from this unit is slightly delayed during listening to the music.

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Features
is unit is an audio transmitter using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
You can enjoy music wirelessly by transmitting the audio signals
to a Bluetooth receiving device (headset, car stereo, speaker, stereo
component system, etc.), if you connect this unit to the iPod
(see page 2 on compatible iPod models) with the iPod connector
(30 pin).
is unit’s features are as follows:
Wireless transmitter for streaming of high-quality stereo music
from iPod.
Transmits music to other devices using Bluetooth wireless
technology.*1
Basic remote control operation (play, pause, etc.) of iPod
functions via Bluetooth connection.*2
Transmitter power supplied from iPod so no additional battery or
charging is needed.
Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) for higher
quality audio with less interference.
*1e connected Bluetooth device is required to support A2DP (Advanced Audio
Distribution Prole).
*2The connected Bluetooth device is required to support AVRCP (Audio/Video
Remote Control Prole).
iPod with dock
connector port
(30 pin)
This unit
Bluetooth headset, etc.
Tip
For details on Bluetooth wireless technology, see page 4.

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Basic operation of Bluetooth devices
e following example describes how you can transmit music
played on an iPod connected to this unit, and listen on a Bluetooth
receiving device (headset).
receiving device (headset).
Pairing
Enables a Bluetooth receiving device and this unit to recognize one another.
You do not need to recognize one another next time if you did once.
iPod with dock
connector port
(30 pin)
This unit Bluetooth receiving
device (headset)
Bluetooth connecting
Turn on the Bluetooth receiving device and play the iPod. Bluetooth
connection is established automatically.
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Listening to music
You can enjoy listening to music played on your iPod connected to this unit
through the Bluetooth receiving device.
For more details, see page 14.
For more details, see page 14.
For more details, see page 10.

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Getting Started

iPod connector
(30 pin)
Connects to the
dock connector of an iPod
(page 8).

Indicator
Indicates this unit’s status
(page 13).

Power button
Performs the following:
• Turning on/o of this unit
(page 8).
• Pairing (page 10).
• Initializing this unit
(page 21).
Location and Function of Parts

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Connecting to an iPod
Connect this unit to the dock connector port of an iPod rmly.
Dock connector port (30 pin)
Power button
To turn on this unit
1 Connect this unit to the iPod.
2 Press the power button of this unit for about 1 second to turn it on,
or start to play back on iPod.
When this unit turns on, the indicator ashes twice.
Note
If the unit cannot turn on, operate the iPod.
To turn o this unit
To turn o this unit, press and hold this unit’s power button for
about 1 second. e indicator ashes once and this unit turns o.
Tip
Maximum communication time or standby time may vary depending on your
iPod.

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Notes
To listen to music from the headphone jack of the iPod, disconnect this unit from
the iPod.
While this unit is turned on, it consumes power from the iPod. We recommend
disconnect this unit from iPod when not using the Bluetooth function.
If the headphone is connected to the iPod while the iPod is playing back, it
consumes power from iPod.

If you turn o this unit while the iPod is playing back, iPod will power o.

It is not recommended to turn o iPod as the linkage will lost between this unit
and the Bluetooth receiving device.
ere is no need to charge this unit as it will receive power from the connected
iPod. It is recommended to check the iPod’s remaining battery before using.

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Pairing
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:
Pairing information is deleted aer repair, etc.

is unit is paired with 9 or more receiving devices.
is unit can be paired with up to 8 Bluetooth receiving device. If a
new device is paired aer 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.
is unit is initialized.
All pairing information is deleted (page 21).
Pairing procedures
1 Turn on the power of iPod.
(Make sure the iPod is in pause mode)
2 Connect this unit to the iPod (page 8).
3 Place this unit and the Bluetooth receiving device to be paired
together within 1 m (3 ft).
4 Set the Bluetooth receiving device to enter “Pairing in process.”
See the operating instructions supplied with the Bluetooth receiving
device.
 Tip
For Sony Wireless Stereo Headset