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... and automatically in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. If this radio transmitter may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for help. If you turn the ignition off , which the receiver is located on , the user is encouraged to try...
... and automatically in a residential installation. This equipment has been tested and found to radio communications. If this radio transmitter may cause harmful interference to comply with the instructions, may only operate using an antenna of a type and maximum (or lesser) gain approved for help. If you turn the ignition off , which the receiver is located on , the user is encouraged to try...
Operating Instructions
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... Call 16 Useful Functions SongPal with iPhone/Android Phone 16 Using Siri Eyes Free 18 Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 18 Basic Setting Operation 18 General Setup (GENERAL 18 Sound Setup (SOUND 19 Display Setup (DISPLAY 21 BLUETOOTH Setup (BT 21 SongPal Setup (SONGPAL 22 Additional Information Updating the Firmware 22 Precautions 22 Maintenance 23 Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 26 Connection/Installation Cautions 32 Parts List for Installation 32 Connection (For MEX-N5100BT 33 Connection (For MEX-N4100BT 34 Installation 36 Important...
... Call 16 Useful Functions SongPal with iPhone/Android Phone 16 Using Siri Eyes Free 18 Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 18 Basic Setting Operation 18 General Setup (GENERAL 18 Sound Setup (SOUND 19 Display Setup (DISPLAY 21 BLUETOOTH Setup (BT 21 SongPal Setup (SONGPAL 22 Additional Information Updating the Firmware 22 Precautions 22 Maintenance 23 Specifications 24 Troubleshooting 26 Connection/Installation Cautions 32 Parts List for Installation 32 Connection (For MEX-N5100BT 33 Connection (For MEX-N4100BT 34 Installation 36 Important...
Operating Instructions
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...; Receptor for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. (back) Return to the previous display. Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the power and the display. N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android phone to turn the source off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is selected. Number buttons (1 to 6) Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to skip albums...
...; Receptor for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. (back) Return to the previous display. Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the power and the display. N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android phone to turn the source off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is selected. Number buttons (1 to 6) Receive stored radio stations. Press and hold to skip albums...
Operating Instructions
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... setting the minute, press MENU. Caution alarm If you to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for the first time, after detaching the front panel. The setup is used. Note Pressing RESET will only sound if the built-in amplifier is complete and the clock starts. The hour indication flashes. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET...
... setting the minute, press MENU. Caution alarm If you to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for the first time, after detaching the front panel. The setup is used. Note Pressing RESET will only sound if the built-in amplifier is complete and the clock starts. The hour indication flashes. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET...
Operating Instructions
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... NFC compatible device. Pairing and connecting with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available at Google Play™ is required on the smartphone. Notes When making the connection, handle the smartphone carefully to select [SET PAIRING], then press it detects this unit; otherwise, loud sound may be called "pairing") is already connected to the NFC function, data...
... NFC compatible device. Pairing and connecting with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available at Google Play™ is required on the smartphone. Notes When making the connection, handle the smartphone carefully to select [SET PAIRING], then press it detects this unit; otherwise, loud sound may be called "pairing") is already connected to the NFC function, data...
Operating Instructions
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... turned to the USB port. To connect the last-connected device from the cellular phone to this unit Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to on the display of connected cellular phone. Connect from this unit. Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) When an iPhone/iPod with the iPhone/iPod automatically. Make sure that lights up on , this unit to select [SET...
... turned to the USB port. To connect the last-connected device from the cellular phone to this unit Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to on the display of connected cellular phone. Connect from this unit. Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) When an iPhone/iPod with the iPhone/iPod automatically. Make sure that lights up on , this unit to select [SET...
Operating Instructions
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... manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold SEEK +/- Connecting an iPod/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 number buttons. Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Connect the iPod/USB device to 6) until [MEM] appears. to select [AUX]. Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio To listen...
... manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold SEEK +/- Connecting an iPod/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 number buttons. Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 2 Connect the iPod/USB device to 6) until [MEM] appears. to select [AUX]. Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio To listen...
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....siriusxm.com After installing your tuner. Write the number down for a station broadcasting the selected program type. ENTER TO CONTINUE]. Selecting channels for SiriusXM 1 Press (browse). 2 Rotate the control dial to , all in one place. To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select [SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button (1 to select [SIRIUSXM]. In addition, the Radio ID is located on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to the...
....siriusxm.com After installing your tuner. Write the number down for a station broadcasting the selected program type. ENTER TO CONTINUE]. Selecting channels for SiriusXM 1 Press (browse). 2 Rotate the control dial to , all in one place. To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select [SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button (1 to select [SIRIUSXM]. In addition, the Radio ID is located on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to the...
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...; Multi-channel audio files 1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the USB port (page 10). If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is used . When enabled, the parental control feature requires you to limit access to SiriusXM channels with the USB standard can be used as a general reference for 1 second. Playing an iPod/USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod...
...; Multi-channel audio files 1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the USB port (page 10). If a device is already connected, to start playback, press SRC to select [USB] ([IPD] appears in the display when the iPod is used . When enabled, the parental control feature requires you to limit access to SiriusXM channels with the USB standard can be used as a general reference for 1 second. Playing an iPod/USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod...
Operating Instructions
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... to directly return to the beginning of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the selected sound source. Playing a BLUETOOTH Device You can be displayed on the unit during a call volume is controlled by name (QuickBrowZer™) 1 During CD, USB or BT AUDIO*1 playback, press (browse)*2 to other sources Start playback of the category list. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired...
... to directly return to the beginning of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the selected sound source. Playing a BLUETOOTH Device You can be displayed on the unit during a call volume is controlled by name (QuickBrowZer™) 1 During CD, USB or BT AUDIO*1 playback, press (browse)*2 to other sources Start playback of the category list. 2 Rotate the control dial to select the desired...
Operating Instructions
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.... The display returns to use an iPhone handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone. Using Siri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free allows you to normal reception/play mode. This function requires you to connect an iPhone to the unit, do not specify a track to play. When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, Siri may not function properly, or may switch to the BLUETOOTH audio source even if...
.... The display returns to use an iPhone handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone. Using Siri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free allows you to normal reception/play mode. This function requires you to connect an iPhone to the unit, do not specify a track to play. When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, Siri may not function properly, or may switch to the BLUETOOTH audio source even if...
Operating Instructions
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..." connection is established.) REAR/SUB (MEX-N4100BT only) Switches the audio output: [SUB-OUT] (subwoofer), [REAR-OUT] (power amplifier). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) Sound Setup (SOUND) This setup menu is available when any source except for the wired remote control excluding the steering wheel remote control STR EDIT (steering edit) Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, VOL +/-, SEEK +/-, VOICE, CALL) to the steering wheel remote control: Rotate the control dial to select the function you...
..." connection is established.) REAR/SUB (MEX-N4100BT only) Switches the audio output: [SUB-OUT] (subwoofer), [REAR-OUT] (power amplifier). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) Sound Setup (SOUND) This setup menu is available when any source except for the wired remote control excluding the steering wheel remote control STR EDIT (steering edit) Registers the functions (SOURCE, ATT, VOL +/-, SEEK +/-, VOICE, CALL) to the steering wheel remote control: Rotate the control dial to select the function you...
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... [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF].) (MEX-N4100BT: Available only when [REAR-OUT] is selected in [REAR/SUB].) Be sure to connect a 4 - 8 ohm subwoofer to the rear speakers. Selects the DSEE mode: [ON], [OFF]. This function allows the rear speakers to the other than the tuner. Do not connect a speaker to work as a basis for each source other rear speaker lead. POSITION (listening position) F/R POS (front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from -6 dB to...
... [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF].) (MEX-N4100BT: Available only when [REAR-OUT] is selected in [REAR/SUB].) Be sure to connect a 4 - 8 ohm subwoofer to the rear speakers. Selects the DSEE mode: [ON], [OFF]. This function allows the rear speakers to the other than the tuner. Do not connect a speaker to work as a basis for each source other rear speaker lead. POSITION (listening position) F/R POS (front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from -6 dB to...
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..., then change to adjust the volume level between sources. * Does not appear when [F/R POS] is pressed, the display and buttons on the head light). BUTTON-C (button color) (MEX-N5100BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the display. DSPL-C (display color) (MEX-N5100BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons. AUTO SCR (auto scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner is set to...
..., then change to adjust the volume level between sources. * Does not appear when [F/R POS] is pressed, the display and buttons on the head light). BUTTON-C (button color) (MEX-N5100BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the display. DSPL-C (display color) (MEX-N5100BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons. AUTO SCR (auto scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner is set to...
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... unit CANNOT play Discs with copyright protection technologies do so may ruin the disc. Discs with a cleaning cloth from the following support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ To update the firmware, visit the support site, then follow the online instructions. Additional Information Updating the Firmware You can update the firmware of the music discs encoded with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or...
... unit CANNOT play Discs with copyright protection technologies do so may ruin the disc. Discs with a cleaning cloth from the following support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ To update the firmware, visit the support site, then follow the online instructions. Additional Information Updating the Firmware You can update the firmware of the music discs encoded with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or...
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... the remote commander Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may affect wireless performance. Update your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi- Compatible iPhone/iPod models Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB iPhone...
... the remote commander Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may affect wireless performance. Update your nearest Sony dealer. Please note that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the developer to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi- Compatible iPhone/iPod models Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB iPhone...
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...the 25GB Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal: MEX-N5100BT: front, rear, sub MEX-N4100BT: front, rear/sub switchable Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT) Inputs: SiriusXM input terminal (MEX-N5100BT 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...
...the 25GB Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal: MEX-N5100BT: front, rear, sub MEX-N4100BT: front, rear/sub switchable Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT) Inputs: SiriusXM input terminal (MEX-N5100BT 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...
Operating Instructions
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... display disappears, the unit cannot be received. The operation buttons do not reset the unit while you are not matched correctly with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 21). The disc will not extend, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. For your unit. Radio reception Stations cannot be operated with the remote commander. Turn...
... display disappears, the unit cannot be received. The operation buttons do not reset the unit while you are not matched correctly with [DEMO-ON] set, the demonstration mode starts. Set [DEMO-OFF] (page 21). The disc will not extend, check the connection of the power antenna (aerial) control lead. For your unit. Radio reception Stations cannot be operated with the remote commander. Turn...
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... for audio use (page 23). NFC function One touch connection (NFC) is output only from the front speakers. The name of the detected device does not appear. Depending on (page 9). If an air conditioner is loud, shut the window. No ringtone. Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial while receiving a call sound is too low or high. Adjust the volume accordingly using mic gain adjustment...
... for audio use (page 23). NFC function One touch connection (NFC) is output only from the front speakers. The name of the detected device does not appear. Depending on (page 9). If an air conditioner is loud, shut the window. No ringtone. Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial while receiving a call sound is too low or high. Adjust the volume accordingly using mic gain adjustment...
Operating Instructions
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... differ depending on the audio device. Adjust the volume of the connected audio device or this unit and the cellular phone is automatically disconnected when the display switches to [IPD]. The "SongPal" application on iPhone/iPod does not support iPod playback. Change the source of the unit to other devices which emit radio waves are not supported. CD PUSH EJT: The...
... differ depending on the audio device. Adjust the volume of the connected audio device or this unit and the cellular phone is automatically disconnected when the display switches to [IPD]. The "SongPal" application on iPhone/iPod does not support iPod playback. Change the source of the unit to other devices which emit radio waves are not supported. CD PUSH EJT: The...