Limited Warranty (U.S. Only)
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... defects in either its original specifications. It does not cover technical assistance for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). A dated purchase receipt is valid only in the Product; If Sony elects to the End User License Agreements included with a new...Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) For an accessory or part not available from the product. It is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement...
... defects in either its original specifications. It does not cover technical assistance for the time periods and as fuses or batteries). A dated purchase receipt is valid only in the Product; If Sony elects to the End User License Agreements included with a new...Sony Customer Information Service Center 1-800-222-SONY(7669) For an accessory or part not available from the product. It is invalid if the factory-applied serial number has been altered or removed from your product, Visit Sony's Web Site: www.sony.com/service Or call : 1-800-488-SONY (7669) Repair / Replacement...
Operating Instructions
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... iPod 20 Display items 20 Setting the play mode 21 Repeat and shuffle play 21 Operating an iPod directly - Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on this unit 6 Notes on 23 Connecting a cellular phone 23 Connecting an audio device 23 Handsfree calling 23 Receiving calls 23 Making calls 24 Call transfer 24 Voice Dial Activation 24 Music streaming 24 Listening to music from an audio device 24 Operating an audio device with this unit to on Bluetooth 6 Resetting...
... iPod 20 Display items 20 Setting the play mode 21 Repeat and shuffle play 21 Operating an iPod directly - Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on this unit 6 Notes on 23 Connecting a cellular phone 23 Connecting an audio device 23 Handsfree calling 23 Receiving calls 23 Making calls 24 Call transfer 24 Voice Dial Activation 24 Music streaming 24 Listening to music from an audio device 24 Operating an audio device with this unit to on Bluetooth 6 Resetting...
Operating Instructions
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... in order to make or receive calls, the handsfree and the electronic device connected to operate the equipment. Note Pressing the RESET button will not affect its user guide for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you drive. Safe and efficient use of Bluetooth equipment before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Connecting to other device, please read its electronic system. Driving Check the...
... in order to make or receive calls, the handsfree and the electronic device connected to operate the equipment. Note Pressing the RESET button will not affect its user guide for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you drive. Safe and efficient use of Bluetooth equipment before making or answering a call if driving conditions so require. Connecting to other device, please read its electronic system. Driving Check the...
Operating Instructions
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... panel during turning off towards you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the control dial to normal reception/play mode. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to set the clock automatically with part...
... panel during turning off towards you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The hour indication flashes. 4 Rotate the control dial to normal reception/play mode. Setting the clock The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to set the clock automatically with part...
Operating Instructions
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... adjust volume (rotate); qa Front panel removed qk RESET 12 PUSH ENTER/SELECT/ BLUETOOTH BT CAT PTY ALBM 1 2 REP SHUF MIC PAUSE SCRL AUX 3 4 5 6 DSPL qs qd qf qg qh qj This section contains instructions on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/ Bluetooth phone). receive/end a call (press). For details, see the respective pages. Location of controls and basic operations. find a station manually (press and hold to turn off the power. B (BACK)/MODE button...
... adjust volume (rotate); qa Front panel removed qk RESET 12 PUSH ENTER/SELECT/ BLUETOOTH BT CAT PTY ALBM 1 2 REP SHUF MIC PAUSE SCRL AUX 3 4 5 6 DSPL qs qd qf qg qh qj This section contains instructions on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/ Bluetooth phone). receive/end a call (press). For details, see the respective pages. Location of controls and basic operations. find a station manually (press and hold to turn off the power. B (BACK)/MODE button...
Operating Instructions
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... Quick-BrowZer mode. To cancel, press again. L Receptor for the card remote commander M BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 22 For Bluetooth signal on the device, certain operations may not work properly. *1 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is connected. To cancel, press again. store stations (press and hold). E Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. Bluetooth phone: (5): MIC page 23 P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page...
... Quick-BrowZer mode. To cancel, press again. L Receptor for the card remote commander M BT (BLUETOOTH) button page 22 For Bluetooth signal on the device, certain operations may not work properly. *1 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is connected. To cancel, press again. store stations (press and hold). E Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. Bluetooth phone: (5): MIC page 23 P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button page...
Operating Instructions
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... passenger control. I M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD/USB, the same as the select button on the unit. K Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); change display items. E VOL (volume) +*2/- Press and hold ). *1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected: when (SOURCE) is inserted to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. J SCRL (scroll) button To scroll the display item. Note If the unit is pressed, you can be operated by < ,. B SOURCE button*1 To turn off...
... passenger control. I M (+)/m (-) buttons To control CD/USB, the same as the select button on the unit. K Number buttons To receive stored stations (press); change display items. E VOL (volume) +*2/- Press and hold ). *1 If an HD Radio tuner or SAT tuner is connected: when (SOURCE) is inserted to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ select the play mode of iPod. J SCRL (scroll) button To scroll the display item. Note If the unit is pressed, you can be operated by < ,. B SOURCE button*1 To turn off...
Operating Instructions
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... number appears momentarily. MENU The iPod will turn down the volume of the unit. 1 Connect the iPod to the USB connector via a USB hub. In order to USB cable. Note Some letters stored in iPod may be damaged. • This unit cannot recognize iPod via the dock connector to avoid sudden loud sound after a call . In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as below.* . > 2 Press (MODE) to start playing automatically from the point last played. Support...
... number appears momentarily. MENU The iPod will turn down the volume of the unit. 1 Connect the iPod to the USB connector via a USB hub. In order to USB cable. Note Some letters stored in iPod may be damaged. • This unit cannot recognize iPod via the dock connector to avoid sudden loud sound after a call . In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used as below.* . > 2 Press (MODE) to start playing automatically from the point last played. Support...
Operating Instructions
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... sound. Do not cover the microphone with a ring tone. Bluetooth signal is being made . " " flashes while the connection is switched to on . The phone call . Connection If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from your car speakers. 1 Press (handsfree) when a call is made . To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to the lastconnected cellular phone. Connecting a cellular phone 1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio device...
... sound. Do not cover the microphone with a ring tone. Bluetooth signal is being made . " " flashes while the connection is switched to on . The phone call . Connection If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from your car speakers. 1 Press (handsfree) when a call is made . To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to the lastconnected cellular phone. Connecting a cellular phone 1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio device...
Operating Instructions
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... AUDIO" appears. 3 Operate the audio device to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume on this unit. Note Depending on the cellular phone, handsfree connection may not always work in some cases. • Noises such as you did when you activate voice dialing with sound recognition. Voice Dial Activation You can listen to music of an audio device on this unit if the audio device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology. 1 Turn...
... AUDIO" appears. 3 Operate the audio device to start playback. 4 Adjust the volume on this unit. Note Depending on the cellular phone, handsfree connection may not always work in some cases. • Noises such as you did when you activate voice dialing with sound recognition. Voice Dial Activation You can listen to music of an audio device on this unit if the audio device supports A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology. 1 Turn...
Operating Instructions
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... the need to adjust the volume level between sources. "-8 dB." Do not turn off the power. 2 If " " lights, press and hold the select button. 4 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to normal reception/play mode. Operating an audio device with this unit You can perform the following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): EQ3 Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types (XPLOD...
... the need to adjust the volume level between sources. "-8 dB." Do not turn off the power. 2 If " " lights, press and hold the select button. 4 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. 2 Rotate the control dial to normal reception/play mode. Operating an audio device with this unit You can perform the following items can be set (follow the page reference for details): EQ3 Selects an equalizer curve from 7 music types (XPLOD...
Operating Instructions
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... control dial to adjust the equalizer curve. Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. The following items can be set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is turned off automatically after a desired time when the unit is complete. 5 Press (BACK). BEEP Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF." 26 AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 27). MIC*1 (Microphone) - DIM (Dimmer) Changes the display...
... control dial to adjust the equalizer curve. Note Displayed items will differ, depending on the source and setting. The following items can be set equalizer curve, press and hold the select button before the setting is turned off automatically after a desired time when the unit is complete. 5 Press (BACK). BEEP Activates the beep sound: "ON," "OFF." 26 AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: "ON," "OFF" (page 27). MIC*1 (Microphone) - DIM (Dimmer) Changes the display...
Operating Instructions
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... GB) - iPhone 3GS * Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video. • "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. • Apple is designed to playback discs that this unit CANNOT play - To maintain high sound quality...
... GB) - iPhone 3GS * Passenger control is not available for iPod nano (1st generation) or iPod with video. • "Made for iPod" means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. • Apple is designed to playback discs that this unit CANNOT play - To maintain high sound quality...
Operating Instructions
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... station - near automatic doors or a fire alarm • This unit supports security capabilities that comply with a new CR2025 lithium battery. While talking on the phone hands free, noise may affect the sensitivity of a wireless LAN device, turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations, as possible. • Microwaves emitting from the wireless LAN device. - Others • Using the Bluetooth device may not function...
... station - near automatic doors or a fire alarm • This unit supports security capabilities that comply with a new CR2025 lithium battery. While talking on the phone hands free, noise may affect the sensitivity of a wireless LAN device, turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations, as possible. • Microwaves emitting from the wireless LAN device. - Others • Using the Bluetooth device may not function...
Operating Instructions
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... Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal MIC input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB signal input connector Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 1 kHz Frequency...
... Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Telephone ATT control terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal MIC input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) USB signal input connector Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at 1 kHz (XPLOD) High: ±10 dB at 1 kHz Frequency...
Operating Instructions
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... play back. • Defective or dirty disc. • The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for a 2-speaker system. • The Bluetooth audio device is turned on the unit until the display appears. • The connectors are not matched correctly with "DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts. The power antenna (aerial) does not extend. No sound. • The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected...
... play back. • Defective or dirty disc. • The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for a 2-speaker system. • The Bluetooth audio device is turned on the unit until the display appears. • The connectors are not matched correctly with "DEMO-ON" set, demonstration mode starts. The power antenna (aerial) does not extend. No sound. • The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected...
Operating Instructions
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.... Volume level will not eject. Check if the connecting device supports the functions in Multi Session. - The following discs take longer to play back than the phone call automatically. a disc recorded in question. t Connect from the car speakers. 33 continue to next page t The connecting phone is set to answer a call sound is output from the cellular phone, set the cellular phone to output the sound from the phone. Cannot play back items. A USB device does not work . The USB device...
.... Volume level will not eject. Check if the connecting device supports the functions in Multi Session. - The following discs take longer to play back than the phone call automatically. a disc recorded in question. t Connect from the car speakers. 33 continue to next page t The connecting phone is set to answer a call sound is output from the cellular phone, set the cellular phone to output the sound from the phone. Cannot play back items. A USB device does not work . The USB device...
Operating Instructions
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... SAT tuner is selected as source without a USB device connected. The local seek mode is not correct. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during automatic tuning. NO MUSIC The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. OFFSET There may take more than a minute. t Check the connection. Depending on this model to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 6). "OFF BT" appears when initializing. The external microphone does not work. t Set "MIC...
... SAT tuner is selected as source without a USB device connected. The local seek mode is not correct. A USB device or a USB cable has been disconnected during automatic tuning. NO MUSIC The disc or USB device does not contain a music file. OFFSET There may take more than a minute. t Check the connection. Depending on this model to a problem. t Press the RESET button (page 6). "OFF BT" appears when initializing. The external microphone does not work. t Set "MIC...
Marketing Specifications
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... through your car's sound system. The MEX-BT3800U includes HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth®6 profile support so you connect almost any portable audio device to play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs loaded with your digital music player via Sony Bus adapters (sold separately). USB5 1-Wire for a dynamic sound experience. Use Zappin function to your music, artist and album information is conveniently shown on the front display. Illuminated keys help you find...
... through your car's sound system. The MEX-BT3800U includes HFP, A2DP, and AVRCP Bluetooth®6 profile support so you connect almost any portable audio device to play CDs, CD-Rs, or CD-RWs loaded with your digital music player via Sony Bus adapters (sold separately). USB5 1-Wire for a dynamic sound experience. Use Zappin function to your music, artist and album information is conveniently shown on the front display. Illuminated keys help you find...
Marketing Specifications
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... or problems concerning your iPod®2 device via a USB hub. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot be connected to file variations. HD Radio™ capability requires an optional HD Radio tuner (XT-100HD). 5. and other trademarks are compatible. Update your Bluetooth-enabled devices6 . Full Speed Antenna Terminal(s): Aerial Input Terminal 12V Trigger Output(s): Power antenna Amplifier turn on Remote Jack: Optional Wired Remote input Audio In: Front Aux input with hundreds of their respective owners. Compatible with Jump Mode...
... or problems concerning your iPod®2 device via a USB hub. Copyright protected ACC-LC files cannot be connected to file variations. HD Radio™ capability requires an optional HD Radio tuner (XT-100HD). 5. and other trademarks are compatible. Update your Bluetooth-enabled devices6 . Full Speed Antenna Terminal(s): Aerial Input Terminal 12V Trigger Output(s): Power antenna Amplifier turn on Remote Jack: Optional Wired Remote input Audio In: Front Aux input with hundreds of their respective owners. Compatible with Jump Mode...