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... and on, the user is subject to install this product will increase eye hazard. This equipment has very low levels of the chassis. The unit will not occur in the set the AUTO OFF function (page 19). These limits are cautioned that interference will shut off completely and automatically in a particular installation. This equipment complies with the instructions, may apply...
... and on, the user is subject to install this product will increase eye hazard. This equipment has very low levels of the chassis. The unit will not occur in the set the AUTO OFF function (page 19). These limits are cautioned that interference will shut off completely and automatically in a particular installation. This equipment complies with the instructions, may apply...
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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...
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... / Skip an album for the remote commander MENU* Open the setup menu. * Not available when the BT phone is selected. Number buttons (1 to 6) Receive stored radio stations. OFF Press and hold for 1 second to turn off and display the clock. Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel removed (inner panel) Front panel release button SRC (source) Turn on (Android™ phone only), or...
... / Skip an album for the remote commander MENU* Open the setup menu. * Not available when the BT phone is selected. Number buttons (1 to 6) Receive stored radio stations. OFF Press and hold for 1 second to turn off and display the clock. Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel removed (inner panel) Front panel release button SRC (source) Turn on (Android™ phone only), or...
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... +/-. 4 After setting the minute, press MENU. Note Pressing RESET will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Serial numbers Make sure the serial numbers on the inner panel with a ball-point pen, etc., after replacing the car battery, or changing the connections, you cannot make BLUETOOTH pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC. The hour indication flashes. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET CLOCK...
... +/-. 4 After setting the minute, press MENU. Note Pressing RESET will erase the clock setting and some stored contents. Serial numbers Make sure the serial numbers on the inner panel with a ball-point pen, etc., after replacing the car battery, or changing the connections, you cannot make BLUETOOTH pairing, connection and disconnection by NFC. The hour indication flashes. 3 Rotate the control dial to select [SET CLOCK...
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... other devices to select [SET PAIRING], then press it detects this unit. 2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to recognize each other device, and make connection with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available at Google Play™ is required. To disconnect by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices. In this...
... other devices to select [SET PAIRING], then press it detects this unit. 2 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to recognize each other device, and make connection with Android OS 4.0 or lower installed, downloading the app "NFC Easy Connect" available at Google Play™ is required. To disconnect by touching the relevant symbol or designated location on NFC compatible devices. In this...
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... details, see "Installing the microphone (MEXN5100BT only)" (page 35). or lights up . 2 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to this unit is available by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Make sure that lights up . To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure [AUTOPAIR] in the display: Lights up when the audio device is already connected to select [SET BT SIGNL], then...
... details, see "Installing the microphone (MEXN5100BT only)" (page 35). or lights up . 2 Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the iPhone/iPod. 2 Connect an iPhone/iPod to this unit is available by enabling the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Make sure that lights up . To enable BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing, make sure [AUTOPAIR] in the display: Lights up when the audio device is already connected to select [SET BT SIGNL], then...
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... to use the USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied). The unit stores stations in order of the portable audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the number buttons. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. repeatedly to fine adjust to 6). 10GB Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to the desired frequency. To connect an iPod/iPhone, use a straight type plug. 4 Press SRC to select [TUNER]. Listening to the Radio Listening...
... to use the USB connection cable for iPod (not supplied). The unit stores stations in order of the portable audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the number buttons. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. repeatedly to fine adjust to 6). 10GB Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to the desired frequency. To connect an iPod/iPhone, use a straight type plug. 4 Press SRC to select [TUNER]. Listening to the Radio Listening...
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... installing your tuner. In addition, the Radio ID is located on Channel 1. Once subscribed, you love to listen to select the desired channel, then press it. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select [SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button (1 to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type. When your radio detects...
... installing your tuner. In addition, the Radio ID is located on Channel 1. Once subscribed, you love to listen to select the desired channel, then press it. Get over 140 channels, including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. To receive the stored channel, press MODE to select [SX1], [SX2] or [SX3], then press a number button (1 to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type. When your radio detects...
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... recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on the new passcode input display, then press ENTER. MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC: copyright-protected files DRM (Digital Rights Management) files Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA/AAC: lossless compression files WAV: Multi-channel audio files 1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the locked channels. The initial passcode is not supported. Playing an iPod/USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is [0000...
... recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on the new passcode input display, then press ENTER. MP3/WMA/AAC/FLAC: copyright-protected files DRM (Digital Rights Management) files Multi-channel audio files MP3/WMA/AAC: lossless compression files WAV: Multi-channel audio files 1 Connect an iPod/USB device to the locked channels. The initial passcode is not supported. Playing an iPod/USB Device In these Operating Instructions, "iPod" is [0000...
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.... 4 Adjust the volume on the audio device, information such as a sudden loud sound may result when the call ends. Playback starts. The list is jumped in the selected play mode. Operations of items. 4 Press ENTER to return to display the desired search category. *1 Available only for audio devices supporting AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.4 or above. *2 During USB playback, press (browse) for iPhone When you connect an...
.... 4 Adjust the volume on the audio device, information such as a sudden loud sound may result when the call ends. Playback starts. The list is jumped in the selected play mode. Operations of items. 4 Press ENTER to return to display the desired search category. *1 Available only for audio devices supporting AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.4 or above. *2 During USB playback, press (browse) for iPhone When you connect an...
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... the microphone. Siri may not function properly, or may quit. When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, Siri may not function properly, or may quit. There is no audio sound while Siri Eyes Free is displayed.) BEEP Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF]. 18GB Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode You can be set items in advance. To return to the operating instructions supplied...
... the microphone. Siri may not function properly, or may quit. When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, Siri may not function properly, or may quit. There is no audio sound while Siri Eyes Free is displayed.) BEEP Activates the beep sound: [ON], [OFF]. 18GB Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode You can be set items in advance. To return to the operating instructions supplied...
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...]. AUX-A (AUX audio) Activates the AUX source display: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) (Not available when the "SongPal" 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. To register other functions, repeat steps and . USER Input mode for the steering wheel remote control (automatically selected...
...]. AUX-A (AUX audio) Activates the AUX source display: [ON], [OFF]. (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.) (Not available when the "SongPal" 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. To register other functions, repeat steps and . USER Input mode for the steering wheel remote control (automatically selected...
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... (rear bass enhancer) Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by delaying the sound output from -6 dB to the rear speakers. SW POS* (subwoofer position) Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR], [NORMAL], [FAR]. LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency) Selects the subwoofer cut -off frequency: [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. POSITION (listening position) F/R POS (front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by applying a low pass filter setting to +6 dB. This setting can use the subwoofer without a power amplifier when it is connected to...
... (rear bass enhancer) Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by delaying the sound output from -6 dB to the rear speakers. SW POS* (subwoofer position) Selects the subwoofer position: [NEAR], [NORMAL], [FAR]. LPF FREQ (low pass filter frequency) Selects the subwoofer cut -off frequency: [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. POSITION (listening position) F/R POS (front/rear position) Simulates a natural sound field by applying a low pass filter setting to +6 dB. This setting can use the subwoofer without a power amplifier when it is connected to...
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... pass filter frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: [OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] - [0 dB] - [-6 dB]. BUTTON-C (button color) (MEX-N5100BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons. CUSTOM-C (custom color) Registers a customized color for the buttons. CUSTOM-C (custom color) Registers a customized color for the display. ILLUM (illumination) (MEX-N4100BT only) Changes...
... pass filter frequency) Selects the front/rear speaker cut-off frequency: [OFF], [50Hz], [60Hz], [80Hz], [100Hz], [120Hz]. BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] - [0 dB] - [-6 dB]. BUTTON-C (button color) (MEX-N5100BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons. CUSTOM-C (custom color) Registers a customized color for the buttons. CUSTOM-C (custom color) Registers a customized color for the display. ILLUM (illumination) (MEX-N4100BT only) Changes...
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... cloth from the following support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ To update the firmware, visit the support site, then follow the online instructions. AUTO ANS (auto answer) Sets this unit to answer an incoming call automatically: [OFF], [1] (about 3 seconds), [2] (about an hour for about 10 seconds). Precautions Cool off and the clock is connected via USB: [ON], [OFF]. otherwise the...
... cloth from the following support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ To update the firmware, visit the support site, then follow the online instructions. AUTO ANS (auto answer) Sets this unit to answer an incoming call automatically: [OFF], [1] (about 3 seconds), [2] (about an hour for about 10 seconds). Precautions Cool off and the clock is connected via USB: [ON], [OFF]. otherwise the...
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... last approximately 1 year. (The service life may affect wireless performance. Update your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter. Please note that are not played. Discs that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has...
... last approximately 1 year. (The service life may affect wireless performance. Update your nearest Sony dealer. Notes on the conditions of use.) When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter. Please note that are not played. Discs that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has...
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... above listed accessories. 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...
... above listed accessories. 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...
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If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on using the built-in the display window. The dimmer is switched. The leads are erased. No beep sound. An optional power amplifier is connected and you are driving. The contents stored in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead...
If the problem is not solved, visit the support site on using the built-in the display window. The dimmer is switched. The leads are erased. No beep sound. An optional power amplifier is connected and you are driving. The contents stored in the rear/side glass, connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white striped) or accessory power supply lead...
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... , set this unit to pairing standby mode. While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect the current connection and search for audio use (page 23). No ringtone. Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial while receiving a call partner says that the NFC function of the smartphone is turned on. Move the N-Mark part of...
... , set this unit to pairing standby mode. While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect the current connection and search for audio use (page 23). No ringtone. Adjust the volume by rotating the control dial while receiving a call partner says that the NFC function of the smartphone is turned on. Move the N-Mark part of...
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.../iPod does not support iPod playback. Change the source of the connected audio device or this unit and the cellular phone is poor. BLUETOOTH function cannot operate. Turn off the other devices. Increase the distance from the other devices which emit radio waves are not supported. Pandora® operation Pandora® connection is automatically disconnected when the display switches to output the sound...
.../iPod does not support iPod playback. Change the source of the connected audio device or this unit and the cellular phone is poor. BLUETOOTH function cannot operate. Turn off the other devices. Increase the distance from the other devices which emit radio waves are not supported. Pandora® operation Pandora® connection is automatically disconnected when the display switches to output the sound...