Operating Instructions
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... demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 15. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. MEX-BT2500 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-100-199-12 (1) Bluetooth™ Audio System Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The...
... demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 15. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Record the serial number in the space provided below. MEX-BT2500 © 2007 Sony Corporation 3-100-199-12 (1) Bluetooth™ Audio System Operating Instructions US Mode d'emploi FR Manual de instrucciones ES Owner's Record The...
Operating Instructions
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... 11 Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations 11 Pairing 11 About Bluetooth icons 12 Connection 12 To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit 14 Deleting registration of controls and basic operations Main unit 8 Card remote commander RM-X304 8 CD Display items 10 Repeat and shuffle play 10 Radio Storing ...audio device 14 Operating an audio device with this unit to on discs 17 About MP3/WMA files 17 About Bluetooth function 18 Maintenance 19 Removing the unit 19 Specifications 20 Troubleshooting 21 Error displays/Messages 22 3 EQ lite 15 Adjusting setup items ...
... 11 Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations 11 Pairing 11 About Bluetooth icons 12 Connection 12 To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit 14 Deleting registration of controls and basic operations Main unit 8 Card remote commander RM-X304 8 CD Display items 10 Repeat and shuffle play 10 Radio Storing ...audio device 14 Operating an audio device with this unit to on discs 17 About MP3/WMA files 17 About Bluetooth function 18 Maintenance 19 Removing the unit 19 Specifications 20 Troubleshooting 21 Error displays/Messages 22 3 EQ lite 15 Adjusting setup items ...
Operating Instructions
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... equipment connection An AUX input jack on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA • Radio reception - IMPORTANT NOTICE! Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before using this unit not expressly approved by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit...the car. You can answer and redial. - EQ lite: You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 17)). Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,...
... equipment connection An AUX input jack on the disc CD-DA MP3 WMA • Radio reception - IMPORTANT NOTICE! Always give full attention to driving and pull off the road and park before using this unit not expressly approved by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. BTM (Best Tuning Memory): the unit...the car. You can answer and redial. - EQ lite: You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 17)). Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING,...
Operating Instructions
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Emergency calls This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to this device, please ...the car will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Preparing the card remote commander Before using radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under ...). Emergency calls may not be possible on in your car to the handsfree must reset the unit. Radio frequency exposure RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars, such as electronic...
Emergency calls This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to this device, please ...the car will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Preparing the card remote commander Before using radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under ...). Emergency calls may not be possible on in your car to the handsfree must reset the unit. Radio frequency exposure RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars, such as electronic...
Operating Instructions
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...button repeatedly until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears. 3 Press (SEEK) +. The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the select button to a portable audio device via Bluetooth connection or AUX input jack, we recommend adjusting the volume level of each connected device in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). To display the clock... select button. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit. See "Adjusting the volume level" (page 14) for Bluetooth device, and "Adjusting the volume level" (page 16) for each device When connecting to set the hour and minute, press M or m. The...
...button repeatedly until "CLOCK-ADJ" appears. 3 Press (SEEK) +. The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the select button to a portable audio device via Bluetooth connection or AUX input jack, we recommend adjusting the volume level of each connected device in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). To display the clock... select button. Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit. See "Adjusting the volume level" (page 14) for Bluetooth device, and "Adjusting the volume level" (page 16) for each device When connecting to set the hour and minute, press M or m. The...
Operating Instructions
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... functions as those on ; B EQ (equalizer)/BLUETOOTH button 15 CD/Radio/Bluetooth audio: To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, NATURAL, HARD, UPBEAT, VOCAL, CUSTOM or OFF). select setup items (press and rotate); C Volume control dial/select/ (handsfree) button 13, 15 To adjust volume (rotate); qa qs qd qj MEX-BT2500 qf qg qh qk RESET Card...
... functions as those on ; B EQ (equalizer)/BLUETOOTH button 15 CD/Radio/Bluetooth audio: To select an equalizer type (XPLOD, NATURAL, HARD, UPBEAT, VOCAL, CUSTOM or OFF). select setup items (press and rotate); C Volume control dial/select/ (handsfree) button 13, 15 To adjust volume (rotate); qa qs qd qj MEX-BT2500 qf qg qh qk RESET Card...
Operating Instructions
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... button 10 To start the BTM function (press and hold ). reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold ). Bluetooth audio device*1: To skip tracks (press). change display items (press); N Number buttons CD: (1)/(2): ALBM -/+*2 To skip albums (press); ql buttons The same as (SEEK) -/+ on the unit. VOL... G AUX input jack 16 To connect a portable audio device. skip albums continuously (press and hold ). L MODE button 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM). Remove the insulation film before use (page 5). M DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button 10 To change the display brightness...
... button 10 To start the BTM function (press and hold ). reverse/fastforward a track (press and hold ). Bluetooth audio device*1: To skip tracks (press). change display items (press); N Number buttons CD: (1)/(2): ALBM -/+*2 To skip albums (press); ql buttons The same as (SEEK) -/+ on the unit. VOL... G AUX input jack 16 To connect a portable audio device. skip albums continuously (press and hold ). L MODE button 10 To select the radio band (FM/AM). Remove the insulation film before use (page 5). M DSPL (display)/DIM (dimmer) button 10 To change the display brightness...
Operating Instructions
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...the display disappears, press and hold (OFF) to set the power on the device, you want to listen to, press and hold (EQ/BLUETOOTH) until the desired station is made , start the connection. 3 Handsfree talk/Music streaming You can pair up to 8 devices. (Depending on . ...each other . The Auto off function is set, if the unit is required. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Pairing First, register ("pair") a Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) and this unit. 3 Press and hold (SEEK) -/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) -/+ repeatedly to fine ...
...the display disappears, press and hold (OFF) to set the power on the device, you want to listen to, press and hold (EQ/BLUETOOTH) until the desired station is made , start the connection. 3 Handsfree talk/Music streaming You can pair up to 8 devices. (Depending on . ...each other . The Auto off function is set, if the unit is required. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Pairing First, register ("pair") a Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) and this unit. 3 Press and hold (SEEK) -/+ to locate the approximate frequency, then press (SEEK) -/+ repeatedly to fine ...
Operating Instructions
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...this unit to on. 1 While the unit is turned off : No connection Connection If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from here. lit: Bluetooth signal on the display of a connecting device, input "0000." Connecting a cellular phone 1 Be sure that both this unit and a cellular phone are... " appears when the connection is made , the unit is displayed as "XPLOD" on . DR-BT30Q XPLOD XXXXXXX 5 If Passcode* input is complete. 6 Set the Bluetooth device to connect to this unit. " " flashes and then stays lit after pairing is required on flashing: Pairing standby mode off...
...this unit to on. 1 While the unit is turned off : No connection Connection If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from here. lit: Bluetooth signal on the display of a connecting device, input "0000." Connecting a cellular phone 1 Be sure that both this unit and a cellular phone are... " appears when the connection is made , the unit is displayed as "XPLOD" on . DR-BT30Q XPLOD XXXXXXX 5 If Passcode* input is complete. 6 Set the Bluetooth device to connect to this unit. " " flashes and then stays lit after pairing is required on flashing: Pairing standby mode off...
Operating Instructions
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...rear of the front panel (page 9). Connecting an audio device 1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio device are switched to Bluetooth signal on. 2 Connect to the lastconnected cellular phone. Check that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand. 1 Press (handsfree) ...check the following . 1 Press and hold (handsfree) or use your cellular phone manual. For call , press and hold (handsfree) for 2 seconds. Tip With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is made . " " appears when the connection is switched to on . 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT AUDIO" appears...
...rear of the front panel (page 9). Connecting an audio device 1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio device are switched to Bluetooth signal on. 2 Connect to the lastconnected cellular phone. Check that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand. 1 Press (handsfree) ...check the following . 1 Press and hold (handsfree) or use your cellular phone manual. For call , press and hold (handsfree) for 2 seconds. Tip With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is made . " " appears when the connection is switched to on . 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until "BT AUDIO" appears...
Operating Instructions
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... device with this unit You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on the audio device.) To Play Pause Skip tracks Press (6) (PAUSE) on this unit. (6) (PAUSE)* ...on this unit. Note Even if the source is turned off. 2 If " " lights, press and hold (EQ/ BLUETOOTH) until " " turns off the power while "INITIAL" is adjustable for each track] * Depending on the device, it may be performed on the audio device. Do...
... device with this unit You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on the audio device.) To Play Pause Skip tracks Press (6) (PAUSE) on this unit. (6) (PAUSE)* ...on this unit. Note Even if the source is turned off. 2 If " " lights, press and hold (EQ/ BLUETOOTH) until " " turns off the power while "INITIAL" is adjustable for each track] * Depending on the device, it may be performed on the audio device. Do...
Operating Instructions
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...*1 t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t AUX*2 t BT AU*3 *1 When EQ lite is activated (page 15). *2 When AUX source is activated (page 16). *3 When Bluetooth audio source is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. After 3 seconds, the setting is activated. (page 14) 2 Rotate the select button...
...*1 t HI*1 t BAL (left-right) t FAD (front-rear) t AUX*2 t BT AU*3 *1 When EQ lite is activated (page 15). *2 When AUX source is activated (page 16). *3 When Bluetooth audio source is complete and the display returns to normal play/reception mode. After 3 seconds, the setting is activated. (page 14) 2 Rotate the select button...
Operating Instructions
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... • Be sure to each other format is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of companies all Bluetooth devices cannot be enough depending on the features or specifications of electronic medical devices. On Bluetooth communication • Bluetooth wireless technology operates within 10 m of a wireless LAN ... in the following . - • ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated. - When the first track is not a CD-DA, an MP3/WMA session is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between digital devices...
... • Be sure to each other format is a CD-DA, only CD-DA of companies all Bluetooth devices cannot be enough depending on the features or specifications of electronic medical devices. On Bluetooth communication • Bluetooth wireless technology operates within 10 m of a wireless LAN ... in the following . - • ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated. - When the first track is not a CD-DA, an MP3/WMA session is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or wall between digital devices...
Operating Instructions
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... the battery. • Do not hold the battery with your nearest Sony dealer. Main unit Back of children. Others • Using the Bluetooth device may not function on cellular phones, depending on radio wave conditions and location where the equipment is being used. • ..., stop using the Bluetooth device immediately. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. • Be sure to prevent this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may...
... the battery. • Do not hold the battery with your nearest Sony dealer. Main unit Back of children. Others • Using the Bluetooth device may not function on cellular phones, depending on radio wave conditions and location where the equipment is being used. • ..., stop using the Bluetooth device immediately. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. • Be sure to prevent this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10A) Cleaning the connectors The unit may...
Operating Instructions
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... POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms) CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter:...1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV Wireless Communication Communication System: Bluetooth Standard version 2.0 Output: Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 dBm) Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 m (32.8 ft)*1 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2....
... POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 Ohms) CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 95 dB Frequency response: 10 - 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter:...1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV Wireless Communication Communication System: Bluetooth Standard version 2.0 Output: Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 dBm) Maximum communication range: Line of sight approx. 10 m (32.8 ft)*1 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2....
Operating Instructions
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... the cellular phone's signal if the reception is heard in a case which emit radio waves are used nearby. When the Bluetooth audio is played back, the phone is loud, shut the window. The phone sound...the air conditioner. Phone sound quality depends on in the MP3/WMA file. t Move your nearest Sony dealer. Volume level will differ depending on during playback of the other devices which interrupts the signal... The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Insert a music CD. NO NAME An album/track name is on the audio device. OFFSET There may be controlled. t Check the...
... the cellular phone's signal if the reception is heard in a case which emit radio waves are used nearby. When the Bluetooth audio is played back, the phone is loud, shut the window. The phone sound...the air conditioner. Phone sound quality depends on in the MP3/WMA file. t Move your nearest Sony dealer. Volume level will differ depending on during playback of the other devices which interrupts the signal... The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Insert a music CD. NO NAME An album/track name is on the audio device. OFFSET There may be controlled. t Check the...