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... Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Supplier's Declaration of optical instruments with any questions about this device must not be sent to the manufacturer's authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium. 3GB CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: MEX-M72BT Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
... Write: Sony Customer Information Service Center 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 Supplier's Declaration of optical instruments with any questions about this device must not be sent to the manufacturer's authorized representative, Sony Belgium, bijkantoor van Sony Europe B.V., Da Vincilaan 7-D1, 1930 Zaventem, Belgium. 3GB CAUTION The use of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model: MEX-M72BT Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc...
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... 20 Useful Functions "Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/ Android™ Smartphone 21 Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone only 22 Using "Siri Eyes Free 22 6GB Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 23 Basic Setting Operation 23 General Setup (GENERAL 23 Sound Setup (SOUND 24 Display Setup (DISPLAY 25 BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH 25 "Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP 26 Additional Information Updating the Firmware 26 Precautions 26 Maintenance 28 Specifications 28 Troubleshooting 31 Messages 34 Connection/Installation Cautions 39 Parts List for Installation 39 Connection...
... 20 Useful Functions "Sony | Music Center" with iPhone/ Android™ Smartphone 21 Using Voice Recognition (Android Smartphone only 22 Using "Siri Eyes Free 22 6GB Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 23 Basic Setting Operation 23 General Setup (GENERAL 23 Sound Setup (SOUND 24 Display Setup (DISPLAY 25 BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH 25 "Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP 26 Additional Information Updating the Firmware 26 Precautions 26 Maintenance 28 Specifications 28 Troubleshooting 31 Messages 34 Connection/Installation Cautions 39 Parts List for Installation 39 Connection...
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... adjust the volume. Press and hold for 1 second to turn off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is connected.) Front panel release button SRC (source) Turn on the power. Guide to the previous display. Press and hold to tune manually. / (prev/next) / (fast-reverse/fast-forward) (back) Return to Parts and Controls Main unit PTY (program type) Select...
... adjust the volume. Press and hold for 1 second to turn off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is connected.) Front panel release button SRC (source) Turn on the power. Guide to the previous display. Press and hold to tune manually. / (prev/next) / (fast-reverse/fast-forward) (back) Return to Parts and Controls Main unit PTY (program type) Select...
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... when a USB device in Android mode is connected.) MIC (page 20) (play/pause) EXTRA BASS Reinforces bass sound in Android mode or iPod is connected.) Press to thumbs up, or to 6) Receive stored radio stations. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Press to change display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and hold to scroll a display item. Press and hold to store stations. MENU Press...
... when a USB device in Android mode is connected.) MIC (page 20) (play/pause) EXTRA BASS Reinforces bass sound in Android mode or iPod is connected.) Press to thumbs up, or to 6) Receive stored radio stations. Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Press to change display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and hold to scroll a display item. Press and hold to store stations. MENU Press...
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Receive stored stations. The alarm will sound for a few seconds. Attaching the front panel 9GB Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. Getting Started Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of the front panel are matched correctly...
Receive stored stations. The alarm will sound for a few seconds. Attaching the front panel 9GB Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. Getting Started Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of the front panel are matched correctly...
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... control dial to select from [SET 50K/9K], [SET 100K/10K] or [SET 200K/10K], then press it . Before connecting the device, turn down the volume of your country. This setting appears only while the source is off and the clock is paired and connected with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available on connecting, refer to set the clock automatically Select [AUTO...
... control dial to select from [SET 50K/9K], [SET 100K/10K] or [SET 200K/10K], then press it . Before connecting the device, turn down the volume of your country. This setting appears only while the source is off and the clock is paired and connected with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available on connecting, refer to set the clock automatically Select [AUTO...
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... "pairing") is made . flashes while the unit is in pairing standby mode. * [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be changed to the paired device name after pairing is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000]. * Passkey may be detected from another device. MEX-M72BT 7 If passkey* input is complete. 5 Perform pairing on the display of the smartphone. or lights up on the BLUETOOTH...
... "pairing") is made . flashes while the unit is in pairing standby mode. * [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be changed to the paired device name after pairing is required on the BLUETOOTH device, input [0000]. * Passkey may be detected from another device. MEX-M72BT 7 If passkey* input is complete. 5 Perform pairing on the display of the smartphone. or lights up on the BLUETOOTH...
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...). Note While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot connect from the cellular phone to the USB port. To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure [SET AUTOPAIR] in the display: Lights up when handsfree calling is set to [ON] (page 25). 1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to this unit reconnects automatically to select [BT AUDIO] and press (play/ pause). Make sure...
...). Note While streaming BLUETOOTH audio, you cannot connect from the cellular phone to the USB port. To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure [SET AUTOPAIR] in the display: Lights up when handsfree calling is set to [ON] (page 25). 1 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to this unit reconnects automatically to select [BT AUDIO] and press (play/ pause). Make sure...
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... finely adjust to the desired frequency. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to select [AUX]. Storing automatically (BTM) 1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2). 2 Perform tuning. Connecting a USB Device 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to use the USB connection cable for iPod...
... finely adjust to the desired frequency. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to select [AUX]. Storing automatically (BTM) 1 Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2). 2 Perform tuning. Connecting a USB Device 1 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to use the USB connection cable for iPod...
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... device. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files - Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA/AAC: - lossless compression files Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) depending on the USB device (page 23). 1 Connect a USB device to select [USB] ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on the back cover. 16GB • Playback of the following files is used . For details...
... device. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files - Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA/AAC: - lossless compression files Before making a connection, select the USB mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) depending on the USB device (page 23). 1 Connect a USB device to select [USB] ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on the back cover. 16GB • Playback of the following files is used . For details...
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... time to select the desired play modes differ depending on the selected sound source. Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA VOL] (page 24). 4 Adjust the volume on the unit. Searching and Playing Tracks Repeat play and shuffle play Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected. 1 During CD or USB playback, press (browse)* to display the list of the category list. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired...
... time to select the desired play modes differ depending on the selected sound source. Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA VOL] (page 24). 4 Adjust the volume on the unit. Searching and Playing Tracks Repeat play and shuffle play Not available when a USB device in Android mode or iPod is connected. 1 During CD or USB playback, press (browse)* to display the list of the category list. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired...
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.... Bookmarking The track currently being played can adjust the volume level. Please visit http://www.pandora.com/legal for more information. Using the station list The station list allows you to start playback. Listening to Pandora® Pandora® is only available in your Pandora® account. 1 During playback, press MODE. 18GB To select the audio device, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [AUDIODEV] (page...
.... Bookmarking The track currently being played can adjust the volume level. Please visit http://www.pandora.com/legal for more information. Using the station list The station list allows you to start playback. Listening to Pandora® Pandora® is only available in your Pandora® account. 1 During playback, press MODE. 18GB To select the audio device, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [AUDIODEV] (page...
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...; What you can control with "Sony | Music Center" varies depending on the connected device. • To make use of "Sony | Music Center" features, see the help of the application. The message input display appears on settings, refer to select [SONY APP], then press it . The list of message candidates appears on iPhone/Android smartphone. Selecting the source or application You can reply a message by voice guide (Android smartphone only...
...; What you can control with "Sony | Music Center" varies depending on the connected device. • To make use of "Sony | Music Center" features, see the help of the application. The message input display appears on settings, refer to select [SONY APP], then press it . The list of message candidates appears on iPhone/Android smartphone. Selecting the source or application You can reply a message by voice guide (Android smartphone only...
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... when the AUX is selected.) BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume) Adjusts the volume level for each source. * [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but cannot fully remove it during playback. LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency) Selects the subwoofer cut -off frequency: [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. For details, visit the support site on the back cover. Also, using a microphone is displayed.) Checks/updates the firmware version. SXM RESET (SiriusXM reset) Initializes the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner settings (preset channels/parental...
... when the AUX is selected.) BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume) Adjusts the volume level for each source. * [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but cannot fully remove it during playback. LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency) Selects the subwoofer cut -off frequency: [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. For details, visit the support site on the back cover. Also, using a microphone is displayed.) Checks/updates the firmware version. SXM RESET (SiriusXM reset) Initializes the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner settings (preset channels/parental...
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... when the dimmer function is connected via USB: [ON], [OFF]. BRIGHTNESS (brightness) Adjusts the display brightness. AUDIODEV (audio device) Selects the audio device. [*] appears on .) To set the start and end times. - AUTOPAIR (auto pairing) Starts BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when iOS device version 5.0 or later is activated or deactivated. BUTTON-C (button color) Sets a preset color or customized color for the display. SND SYNC (sound synchronization) Activates the...
... when the dimmer function is connected via USB: [ON], [OFF]. BRIGHTNESS (brightness) Adjusts the display brightness. AUDIODEV (audio device) Selects the audio device. [*] appears on .) To set the start and end times. - AUTOPAIR (auto pairing) Starts BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when iOS device version 5.0 or later is activated or deactivated. BUTTON-C (button color) Sets a preset color or customized color for the display. SND SYNC (sound synchronization) Activates the...
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... unit is displayed.) "Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP) Establish and terminate "Sony | Music Center" function (connection). Precautions • Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for handsfree calling: [VOICE FRONT] (front speakers), [VOICE REAR] (rear speakers), [VOICE ALL] (all speakers). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is turned on...
... unit is displayed.) "Sony | Music Center" Setup (SONY APP) Establish and terminate "Sony | Music Center" function (connection). Precautions • Do not leave the front panel or audio devices brought in inside the unit, remove the disc and wait for about an hour for handsfree calling: [VOICE FRONT] (front speakers), [VOICE REAR] (rear speakers), [VOICE ALL] (all speakers). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is turned on...
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... oz) Package contents: Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X232 Microphone (1) Parts for detailed information. Do not subject them to change without notice. 29GB USB Player section Interface: USB (Full speed) Maximum current: 1 A Maximum number of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. Ask the dealer for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment*: SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100, SXV200, SXV300 Marine remote commander: RM-X11M * Accessories/equipment...
... oz) Package contents: Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X232 Microphone (1) Parts for detailed information. Do not subject them to change without notice. 29GB USB Player section Interface: USB (Full speed) Maximum current: 1 A Maximum number of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. Ask the dealer for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment*: SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100, SXV200, SXV300 Marine remote commander: RM-X11M * Accessories/equipment...
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... not solved, visit the support site on the unit. Turn on the back cover. No beep sound. An optional power amplifier is connected and you may encounter with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. - The display disappears from the dashboard, see "Connection/Installation" (page 39). The disc will help you remedy problems you are not using the fuse and removing the unit from...
... not solved, visit the support site on the unit. Turn on the back cover. No beep sound. An optional power amplifier is connected and you may encounter with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. - The display disappears from the dashboard, see "Connection/Installation" (page 39). The disc will help you remedy problems you are not using the fuse and removing the unit from...
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... by rotating the control dial while receiving a call partner says that the NFC function of the smartphone is turned on the status of the USB device. No ringtone. Adjust the volume by name ("QuickBrowZer") cannot be performed. Set [USB MODE] to two BLUETOOTH devices, this unit from another device. - Connect the speakers to which data can be detected from a BLUETOOTH device...
... by rotating the control dial while receiving a call partner says that the NFC function of the smartphone is turned on the status of the USB device. No ringtone. Adjust the volume by name ("QuickBrowZer") cannot be performed. Set [USB MODE] to two BLUETOOTH devices, this unit from another device. - Connect the speakers to which data can be detected from a BLUETOOTH device...
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... speakers. Adjust the volume of the connected audio device or this case, delete the pairing information of the unit from the cellular phone, set to on. Cancel the BLUETOOTH connection with a previously paired BLUETOOTH device after initializing the unit if the pairing information of cellular phone. - Some functions do not work. Check if the connecting device supports the functions in use...
... speakers. Adjust the volume of the connected audio device or this case, delete the pairing information of the unit from the cellular phone, set to on. Cancel the BLUETOOTH connection with a previously paired BLUETOOTH device after initializing the unit if the pairing information of cellular phone. - Some functions do not work. Check if the connecting device supports the functions in use...