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... call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 37. For the connection/installation, see page 21. Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 23. MEX-N5200BT/MEX-N4280BT Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Bluetooth® Audio System...
... call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 37. For the connection/installation, see page 21. Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 23. MEX-N5200BT/MEX-N4280BT Refer to these numbers in the spaces provided below. Bluetooth® Audio System...
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...leakage of electronic medical devices. Therefore do not take any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. 4GB On BLUETOOTH communication Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may not be enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating using radio ...your vehicle dealer, before you have any responsibility for essential communications (such as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. near automatic doors or a fire alarm This unit supports security capabilities that are not ...
...leakage of electronic medical devices. Therefore do not take any questions or problems concerning your nearest Sony dealer. 4GB On BLUETOOTH communication Microwaves emitting from a BLUETOOTH device may not be enough depending on the setting. Be careful when communicating using radio ...your vehicle dealer, before you have any responsibility for essential communications (such as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. near automatic doors or a fire alarm This unit supports security capabilities that are not ...
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... 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 5GB
... 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 5GB
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... (page 18, 20) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is connected.) CALL Enter the call . N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android smartphone to change the source (timeout in 2 seconds). Press ... MODE (page 8, 11, 13, 16, 18) Receptor for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. (back) Return to adjust the volume. Press SRC, rotate then press to make BLUETOOTH connection. 6GB Disc slot Display window / (SEEK -/+) Tune in Android mode or iPod...
... (page 18, 20) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off and the display disappears, operation by the remote commander is connected.) CALL Enter the call . N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android smartphone to change the source (timeout in 2 seconds). Press ... MODE (page 8, 11, 13, 16, 18) Receptor for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal. (back) Return to adjust the volume. Press SRC, rotate then press to make BLUETOOTH connection. 6GB Disc slot Display window / (SEEK -/+) Tune in Android mode or iPod...
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...numbers Make sure the serial numbers on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio device (hereafter "BLUETOOTH device" if not otherwise specified). The setup is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication Before connecting the device, turn down the volume of... for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing connections, you cannot make BLUETOOTH pairing, connection and disconnection by One touch (NFC) By touching the control dial on connecting, refer to set the hour and minute. Attaching the front panel Resetting...
...numbers Make sure the serial numbers on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio device (hereafter "BLUETOOTH device" if not otherwise specified). The setup is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication Before connecting the device, turn down the volume of... for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing connections, you cannot make BLUETOOTH pairing, connection and disconnection by One touch (NFC) By touching the control dial on connecting, refer to set the hour and minute. Attaching the front panel Resetting...
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... [MEX-XXXX] (your model name does not appear, repeat from step 2. 7 If passkey* input is required on the smartphone. The app may be downloadable in pairing standby mode. * [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be achieved easily just by One touch Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with a BLUETOOTH device When connecting a BLUETOOTH...
... [MEX-XXXX] (your model name does not appear, repeat from step 2. 7 If passkey* input is required on the smartphone. The app may be downloadable in pairing standby mode. * [SET DEVICE 1] or [SET DEVICE 2] will be achieved easily just by One touch Touch the N-Mark part of the unit with a BLUETOOTH device When connecting a BLUETOOTH...
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... the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device To use a paired device, connection with the cellular phone, press CALL. Some paired devices will connect automatically. 1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it. 2 Rotate the ...search for this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired. To connect the last-connected device from the cellular phone to this unit Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. 10GB To connect with the iPhone/iPod automatically. Connect from this unit instead. or lights...
... the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device To use a paired device, connection with the cellular phone, press CALL. Some paired devices will connect automatically. 1 Press MENU, rotate the control dial to select [BLUETOOTH], then press it. 2 Rotate the ...search for this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired. To connect the last-connected device from the cellular phone to this unit Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the BLUETOOTH device. 10GB To connect with the iPhone/iPod automatically. Connect from this unit instead. or lights...
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For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on a connected device that supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). 1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the audio device (page 8). Depending on the USB device, the Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can play contents ... remove the device Stop playback, then remove the device. Caution for iPhone When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call volume is recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on the unit. Playing a BLUETOOTH Device You can be used as a sudden loud sound may require setting to start ...
For details on the compatibility of your USB device, visit the support site on a connected device that supports BLUETOOTH A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). 1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the audio device (page 8). Depending on the USB device, the Android mode or MSC/MTP mode can play contents ... remove the device Stop playback, then remove the device. Caution for iPhone When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call volume is recognized). 2 Adjust the volume on the unit. Playing a BLUETOOTH Device You can be used as a sudden loud sound may require setting to start ...
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...dial to start. BrowZer mode. Playback in the display while running the "SongPal" application via the BLUETOOTH function. Playback starts. 4 Adjust the volume on this unit. • Even if the source is connected. 1 During playback, press (repeat) or (shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired play mode....Searching a track by skipping items (Jump mode) Not available when a USB device in steps of 10% of the total number of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the selected sound source. Searching by name (QuickBrowZer™) Not ...
...dial to start. BrowZer mode. Playback in the display while running the "SongPal" application via the BLUETOOTH function. Playback starts. 4 Adjust the volume on this unit. • Even if the source is connected. 1 During playback, press (repeat) or (shuffle) repeatedly to select the desired play mode....Searching a track by skipping items (Jump mode) Not available when a USB device in steps of 10% of the total number of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening volume on the selected sound source. Searching by name (QuickBrowZer™) Not ...
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...by visiting the support site on the back cover. 2 Download the latest version of compatible devices can control Pandora® on a BLUETOOTH connected iPhone/Android smartphone from your iPhone and Android smartphone. Using the station list The station list allows you to select the desired station... in your mobile device. 4 Press (play/pause) to stream music through your smartphone's app store. When activating the BLUETOOTH function You can be found at www.pandora.com/everywhere/ mobile Streaming Pandora® 1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the audio device (page 8).
...by visiting the support site on the back cover. 2 Download the latest version of compatible devices can control Pandora® on a BLUETOOTH connected iPhone/Android smartphone from your iPhone and Android smartphone. Using the station list The station list allows you to select the desired station... in your mobile device. 4 Press (play/pause) to stream music through your smartphone's app store. When activating the BLUETOOTH function You can be found at www.pandora.com/everywhere/ mobile Streaming Pandora® 1 Make BLUETOOTH connection with the audio device (page 8).
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.... The phone call starts. To end the call Press and hold OFF for 1 second. For details, see "Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device" (page 8). When two cellular phones are connected to the unit, rotate the control dial to select either phone, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select... a number from the front speakers. To reject the call Press CALL again. Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH only) To use a cellular phone, connect it with a ringtone. Note [_] appears instead of the call history appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select a name or...
.... The phone call starts. To end the call Press and hold OFF for 1 second. For details, see "Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device" (page 8). When two cellular phones are connected to the unit, rotate the control dial to select either phone, then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to select... a number from the front speakers. To reject the call Press CALL again. Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH only) To use a cellular phone, connect it with a ringtone. Note [_] appears instead of the call history appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select a name or...
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...repeatedly. For iPhone: visit the App Store For Android smartphone: visit Google Play Establishing the SongPal connection 1 Make the BLUETOOTH connection with iPhone/Android smartphone (page 8). Connection to select [CONNECT], then press it . 4 Rotate the control dial to iPhone/Android smartphone starts. If the device...For your safety, follow your iPhone/Android smartphone. • For further details on "SongPal," visit the following URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/ • Visit the website below and check the compatible iPhone/Android smartphone models. For details on the ...
...repeatedly. For iPhone: visit the App Store For Android smartphone: visit Google Play Establishing the SongPal connection 1 Make the BLUETOOTH connection with iPhone/Android smartphone (page 8). Connection to select [CONNECT], then press it . 4 Rotate the control dial to iPhone/Android smartphone starts. If the device...For your safety, follow your iPhone/Android smartphone. • For further details on "SongPal," visit the following URL: http://rd1.sony.net/help/speaker/songpal/ • Visit the website below and check the compatible iPhone/Android smartphone models. For details on the ...
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Availability is minimized during voice recognition. You must complete BLUETOOTH registration and connection configurations for more than 2 seconds. To select the iPhone, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET AUDIODEV] (page 24). 1 Activate the Siri function on the "SongPal" application. 2 ... of the application. The iPhone beeps again, then Siri starts responding. For details, refer to sound and display via BLUETOOTH. To deactivate Siri Eyes Free Press VOICE. Activating voice recognition (Android smartphone only) By registering applications, you can control...
Availability is minimized during voice recognition. You must complete BLUETOOTH registration and connection configurations for more than 2 seconds. To select the iPhone, press MENU, then select [BLUETOOTH] [SET AUDIODEV] (page 24). 1 Activate the Siri function on the "SongPal" application. 2 ... of the application. The iPhone beeps again, then Siri starts responding. For details, refer to sound and display via BLUETOOTH. To deactivate Siri Eyes Free Press VOICE. Activating voice recognition (Android smartphone only) By registering applications, you can control...
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... quits and the unit switches to the BLUETOOTH audio source. • When Siri Eyes Free is activated during audio playback, the unit may switch to the BLUETOOTH audio source even if you play a track with an iPhone using the BLUETOOTH audio connection, when the track starts playback via USB..., do not specify a track to play. • When connecting the iPhone to select the options, then press it...
... quits and the unit switches to the BLUETOOTH audio source. • When Siri Eyes Free is activated during audio playback, the unit may switch to the BLUETOOTH audio source even if you play a track with an iPhone using the BLUETOOTH audio connection, when the track starts playback via USB..., do not specify a track to play. • When connecting the iPhone to select the options, then press it...
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... setting.) SW PHASE (subwoofer phase) Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV]. Also, using a microphone is selected.) BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each source. * [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but cannot fully remove it during playback... [COUNTRY], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM]. FW VERSION (firmware version) Displays current firmware version. AUX VOL (AUX volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] - [0 dB] - [-6 dB]. During the update, do not turn the ignition to complete. HPF FREQ (high pass filter ...
... setting.) SW PHASE (subwoofer phase) Selects the subwoofer phase: [NORM], [REV]. Also, using a microphone is selected.) BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each source. * [KARAOKE] reduces the vocal sound but cannot fully remove it during playback... [COUNTRY], [KARAOKE]*, [CUSTOM]. FW VERSION (firmware version) Displays current firmware version. AUX VOL (AUX volume level) Adjusts the volume level for each connected BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] - [0 dB] - [-6 dB]. During the update, do not turn the ignition to complete. HPF FREQ (high pass filter ...
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...then adjust [BRIGHTNESS]. - 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 activated or deactivated. To set this unit), [2] (... [0] - [32] ([0] cannot be set for all color ranges). DSPL-C (display color) (MEX-N5200BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons. AUTOPAIR (auto pairing) Starts BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when iOS device version 5.0 or later is deactivated: Set [DIMMER] to [OFF],...
...then adjust [BRIGHTNESS]. - 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 activated or deactivated. To set this unit), [2] (... [0] - [32] ([0] cannot be set for all color ranges). DSPL-C (display color) (MEX-N5200BT only) Sets a preset color or customized color for the buttons. AUTOPAIR (auto pairing) Starts BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when iOS device version 5.0 or later is deactivated: Set [DIMMER] to [OFF],...
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...]. During the update, do not turn the ignition to complete. Notes on the back cover, then follow the online instructions. BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize) Initializes all the settings. (Available only while the source is displayed.) SongPal Setup (SONGPAL) AUTO LAUNCH Activates the "SongPal" auto ...sunlight. • Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. otherwise the unit will automatically connect after the BLUETOOTH connection is required for it in a car parked in direct sunlight. • Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. To maintain ...
...]. During the update, do not turn the ignition to complete. Notes on the back cover, then follow the online instructions. BT INIT (BLUETOOTH initialize) Initializes all the settings. (Available only while the source is displayed.) SongPal Setup (SONGPAL) AUTO LAUNCH Activates the "SongPal" auto ...sunlight. • Before playing, wipe the discs with a cleaning cloth from the center out. otherwise the unit will automatically connect after the BLUETOOTH connection is required for it in a car parked in direct sunlight. • Power antenna (aerial) extends automatically. To maintain ...
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... unit CANNOT play discs that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to meet Apple performance standards. CD-R/CD-RW recorded with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Update your nearest Sony dealer. 26GB Playback order of the music discs encoded with an... Folder (album) Audio file (track) About iPod • You can connect to do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may ruin the disc. - Compatible iPhone/iPod models Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB iPhone SE iPhone 6s ...
... unit CANNOT play discs that an accessory has been designed to connect specifically to meet Apple performance standards. CD-R/CD-RW recorded with non-standard shapes (e.g., heart, square, star). Update your nearest Sony dealer. 26GB Playback order of the music discs encoded with an... Folder (album) Audio file (track) About iPod • You can connect to do not conform to the Compact Disc (CD) standard, therefore, these discs may ruin the disc. - Compatible iPhone/iPod models Compatible Model Bluetooth® USB iPhone SE iPhone 6s ...
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... sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*1 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method: FHSS Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*2: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3 HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6 PBAP (Phone ...) Package contents: Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X231 Microphone (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100, SXV200, SXV300 (MEX-N5200BT only) Cable for detailed information. folders (albums): 256 - USB Player section Interface: USB (...
... sight approx. 10 m (33 ft)*1 Frequency band: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz - 2.4835 GHz) Modulation method: FHSS Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles*2: A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3 AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3 HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6 PBAP (Phone ...) Package contents: Main unit (1) Remote commander (1): RM-X231 Microphone (1) Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Optional accessories/equipment: SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner: SXV100, SXV200, SXV300 (MEX-N5200BT only) Cable for detailed information. folders (albums): 256 - USB Player section Interface: USB (...
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...occurs in phone call conversations. Lower the volume. Set EC/NC Mode to answer a call partner says that the connected BLUETOOTH audio device supports AVRCP. Increase the distance from another device. When the device pairing is poor. Phone sound quality ...Set [RINGTONE] to [1] (page 24). The front speakers are not connected to the unit. - A call automatically. The phone sound quality is made . The sound skips during use nearby. - The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot be sent properly. - The talker's voice cannot be detected from ...
...occurs in phone call conversations. Lower the volume. Set EC/NC Mode to answer a call partner says that the connected BLUETOOTH audio device supports AVRCP. Increase the distance from another device. When the device pairing is poor. Phone sound quality ...Set [RINGTONE] to [1] (page 24). The front speakers are not connected to the unit. - A call automatically. The phone sound quality is made . The sound skips during use nearby. - The connected BLUETOOTH audio device cannot be sent properly. - The talker's voice cannot be detected from ...