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... 18 Useful Functions SongPal with iPhone/Android smartphone 19 Using Siri Eyes Free 20 Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 21 Basic Setting Operation 21 General Setup (GENERAL 22 Sound Setup (SOUND 23 Display Setup (DISPLAY 24 BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH 24 SongPal Setup (SONGPAL 25 Additional Information Updating the Firmware 25 Precautions 25 Maintenance 27 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 30 Messages 33 Connection/Installation Cautions 37 Parts List for Installation 37 Connection (For MEX-N5200BT 38 Connection (For MEX-N4280BT 39 Installation 41...
... 18 Useful Functions SongPal with iPhone/Android smartphone 19 Using Siri Eyes Free 20 Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode 21 Basic Setting Operation 21 General Setup (GENERAL 22 Sound Setup (SOUND 23 Display Setup (DISPLAY 24 BLUETOOTH Setup (BLUETOOTH 24 SongPal Setup (SONGPAL 25 Additional Information Updating the Firmware 25 Precautions 25 Maintenance 27 Specifications 27 Troubleshooting 30 Messages 33 Connection/Installation Cautions 37 Parts List for Installation 37 Connection (For MEX-N5200BT 38 Connection (For MEX-N4280BT 39 Installation 41...
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... hold for the remote commander Number buttons (1 to make BLUETOOTH connection. 6GB Disc slot Display window / (SEEK -/+) Tune in 2 seconds). Change the source. N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android smartphone to 6) Receive stored radio stations. Receive/end a call menu. Guide to store stations. OFF Press and hold to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel release button SRC (source) Turn on the power. If the...
... hold for the remote commander Number buttons (1 to make BLUETOOTH connection. 6GB Disc slot Display window / (SEEK -/+) Tune in 2 seconds). Change the source. N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android smartphone to 6) Receive stored radio stations. Receive/end a call menu. Guide to store stations. OFF Press and hold to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel release button SRC (source) Turn on the power. If the...
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... the setup menu Select a setup item, etc. ENTER Enter the selected item. Receive/end a call menu. Remove the insulation film before use. 7GB Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Change display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and hold to scroll a display item. USB port RM-X231 Remote commander The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot. CALL Enter the call . SOUND Open the SOUND menu directly. Press...
... the setup menu Select a setup item, etc. ENTER Enter the selected item. Receive/end a call menu. Remove the insulation film before use. 7GB Press to change the EXTRA BASS setting: [1], [2], [OFF]. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Change display items. SCRL (scroll) Press and hold to scroll a display item. USB port RM-X231 Remote commander The VOL (volume) + button has a tactile dot. CALL Enter the call . SOUND Open the SOUND menu directly. Press...
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... to select [GENERAL], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute. Serial numbers Make sure the serial numbers on the unit with an NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication The setup is used. Attaching the front panel Resetting the Unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing...
... to select [GENERAL], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to set the hour and minute. Serial numbers Make sure the serial numbers on the unit with an NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication The setup is used. Attaching the front panel Resetting the Unit Before operating the unit for the first time, or after replacing...
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... enables this unit. 2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET PAIRING], then press it. 4 Rotate the control dial to two NFC compatible devices. For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available at Google Play™ is already connected to select [SET DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then press it detects...
... enables this unit. 2 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET PAIRING], then press it. 4 Rotate the control dial to two NFC compatible devices. For a smartphone with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available at Google Play™ is already connected to select [SET DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then press it detects...
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...] is available by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). To connect with this unit is required. Connect from this unit cannot be detected from another device. Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is connected to the USB port, the unit is turned to on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to two BLUETOOTH devices...
...] is available by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). To connect with this unit is required. Connect from this unit cannot be detected from another device. Connecting with an iPhone/iPod (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is connected to the USB port, the unit is turned to on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to two BLUETOOTH devices...
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... receives a station. To match the volume level of the connected device to other sources Start playback of frequency on the unit. To tune manually Press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears. Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET AUX VOL] (page 23). Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio To listen to the radio, press SRC to 6). 11GB Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to select [TUNER]. Tuning 1 Press MODE to change...
... receives a station. To match the volume level of the connected device to other sources Start playback of frequency on the unit. To tune manually Press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears. Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET AUX VOL] (page 23). Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio To listen to the radio, press SRC to 6). 11GB Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to select [TUNER]. Tuning 1 Press MODE to change...
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... to the USB port (page 11). Playing a USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used . However, some smartphones may result when the call volume is recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on a connected device that supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). 1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the USB standard can play contents on this unit. For details on the compatibility of the following files is installed. Playback starts. Multi-channel audio files...
... to the USB port (page 11). Playing a USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is used . However, some smartphones may result when the call volume is recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on a connected device that supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). 1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the USB standard can play contents on this unit. For details on the compatibility of the following files is installed. Playback starts. Multi-channel audio files...
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... MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA VOL] (page 23). Searching a track by skipping items (Jump mode) Not available when a USB device in the selected play mode may not be displayed on this unit. Playback in Android mode or iPod is connected. 1 Press (browse). 2 Press (SEEK +). 3 Rotate the control dial to other sources Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume...
... MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA VOL] (page 23). Searching a track by skipping items (Jump mode) Not available when a USB device in the selected play mode may not be displayed on this unit. Playback in Android mode or iPod is connected. 1 Press (browse). 2 Press (SEEK +). 3 Rotate the control dial to other sources Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume...
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... connection with the audio device (page 8). Available Operations in your Pandora® account. 1 During playback, press MODE. 16GB Setting up Pandora® 1 Check the compatibility of your mobile device by visiting the support site on the back cover. 2 Download the latest version of compatible devices can control Pandora® on this unit. To select the audio device, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET...
... connection with the audio device (page 8). Available Operations in your Pandora® account. 1 During playback, press MODE. 16GB Setting up Pandora® 1 Check the compatibility of your mobile device by visiting the support site on the back cover. 2 Download the latest version of compatible devices can control Pandora® on this unit. To select the audio device, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET...
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... car before use. Restart registration from the function where the error occurred. • This function may not be sure to [CUSTOM].) RESET CUSTOM Resets the setting of the connected remote control. CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 8) CAUT ALM (caution alarm) Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 8). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) STR CONTROL (steering control) Selects the input mode of...
... car before use. Restart registration from the function where the error occurred. • This function may not be sure to [CUSTOM].) RESET CUSTOM Resets the setting of the connected remote control. CLOCK-ADJ (clock adjust) (page 8) CAUT ALM (caution alarm) Activates the caution alarm: [ON], [OFF] (page 8). (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) STR CONTROL (steering control) Selects the input mode of...
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... volume level between sources. (Available only when the BT audio, application or Pandora® is not supported. FADER Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] - [CENTER] - [REAR-15]. FW UPDATE (firmware update) Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO]. Also, using a microphone is selected.) 23GB HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut -off frequency: [OFF], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to the OFF position, nor remove the USB device. Sound Setup (SOUND...
... volume level between sources. (Available only when the BT audio, application or Pandora® is not supported. FADER Adjusts the relative level: [FRONT-15] - [CENTER] - [REAR-15]. FW UPDATE (firmware update) Enters firmware update process: [YES], [NO]. Also, using a microphone is selected.) 23GB HPF FREQ (high pass filter frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut -off frequency: [OFF], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. Updating the firmware takes a few minutes to the OFF position, nor remove the USB device. Sound Setup (SOUND...
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... 10 seconds). Display Setup (DISPLAY) DIMMER Changes the display brightness: For MEX-N5200BT: [OFF], [ON], [AT] (auto), [CLK]. ([AT] is available only when the illumination control lead is connected, and the head light is connected via USB: [ON], [OFF]. COLOR Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized color. AUTO SCR (auto scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner is deactivated: Set [DIMMER] to...
... 10 seconds). Display Setup (DISPLAY) DIMMER Changes the display brightness: For MEX-N5200BT: [OFF], [ON], [AT] (auto), [CLK]. ([AT] is available only when the illumination control lead is connected, and the head light is connected via USB: [ON], [OFF]. COLOR Selects from 15 presets colors, 1 customized color. AUTO SCR (auto scroll) Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner is deactivated: Set [DIMMER] to...
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..." auto launch: [ON], [OFF]. Notes • Using a USB device (not supplied) is required for it in a car parked in direct sunlight. • Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Notes on the back cover, then follow the online instructions. otherwise the unit will automatically connect after the BLUETOOTH connection is complete. When [ON] is selected...
..." auto launch: [ON], [OFF]. Notes • Using a USB device (not supplied) is required for it in a car parked in direct sunlight. • Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. Notes on the back cover, then follow the online instructions. otherwise the unit will automatically connect after the BLUETOOTH connection is complete. When [ON] is selected...
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... multi-session disc begins with an incompatible recording device. - If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not played. • Discs that this device or its compliance with copyright protection technologies do so may ruin the disc. - Please note that the use . CD-R/CD-RW recorded with a CD- Compatible iPhone/iPod models Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB...
... multi-session disc begins with an incompatible recording device. - If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not played. • Discs that this device or its compliance with copyright protection technologies do so may ruin the disc. - Please note that the use . CD-R/CD-RW recorded with a CD- Compatible iPhone/iPod models Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB...
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... Maximum current: 1 A The maximum number of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. 28GB Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4 Ω - 8 Ω Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 Ω) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal: MEX-N5200BT: FRONT, REAR, SUB MEX-N4280BT: REAR, SUB Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT) Inputs: SiriusXM input terminal (MEX-N5200BT 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...
... Maximum current: 1 A The maximum number of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. 28GB Power amplifier section Output: Speaker outputs Speaker impedance: 4 Ω - 8 Ω Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 Ω) General Outputs: Audio outputs terminal: MEX-N5200BT: FRONT, REAR, SUB MEX-N4280BT: REAR, SUB Power antenna (aerial)/Power amplifier control terminal (REM OUT) Inputs: SiriusXM input terminal (MEX-N5200BT 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...
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... power antenna (aerial) control lead. The display/illumination flashes. The power supply is not solved, visit the support site on using the built-in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the unit. (The power requirement is very low. - The disc will help you remedy problems you may encounter with [DEMO-ON] set...
... power antenna (aerial) control lead. The display/illumination flashes. The power supply is not solved, visit the support site on using the built-in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) to the unit. (The power requirement is very low. - The disc will help you remedy problems you may encounter with [DEMO-ON] set...
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... to pairing standby mode. 31GB A disc recorded with the smartphone fails several times, make BLUETOOTH connection manually. bit-rate. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not support all of the smartphone closer to MSC/MTP mode. Set [USB MODE] to the appropriate mode. - Make sure that the NFC function of the device is incompatible with a complicated tree structure. The sound cannot be...
... to pairing standby mode. 31GB A disc recorded with the smartphone fails several times, make BLUETOOTH connection manually. bit-rate. DRM (Digital Rights Management) files may not support all of the smartphone closer to MSC/MTP mode. Set [USB MODE] to the appropriate mode. - Make sure that the NFC function of the device is incompatible with a complicated tree structure. The sound cannot be...
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... devices, this unit (page 23). This is too low or high. Adjust the volume accordingly using Mic gain adjustment (page 18). A call sound is loud, try reducing this unit and the cellular phone is output only from the front speakers. Set [RINGTONE] to [1] (page 24). The front speakers are not connected to on reception conditions of the other devices. - A call...
... devices, this unit (page 23). This is too low or high. Adjust the volume accordingly using Mic gain adjustment (page 18). A call sound is loud, try reducing this unit and the cellular phone is output only from the front speakers. Set [RINGTONE] to [1] (page 24). The front speakers are not connected to on reception conditions of the other devices. - A call...
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...-2349. Replace the antenna if the cable is damaged. Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. - For steering wheel remote control operation: ERROR: An error occurred during the function registration. Register again from any obstructions. - Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. - NO SIGNAL SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is outdoors with a clear view of the vehicle. - Consult the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner installation manual for...
...-2349. Replace the antenna if the cable is damaged. Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. - For steering wheel remote control operation: ERROR: An error occurred during the function registration. Register again from any obstructions. - Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. - NO SIGNAL SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is outdoors with a clear view of the vehicle. - Consult the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner installation manual for...