Operating Instructions
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... reception, which the receiver is a registered trademark of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no ACC position Be sure to set time after the unit is a trademark of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. The HD Radio Ready logo is connected. - But it should be co-located or operated in a particular installation. Be sure to...
... reception, which the receiver is a registered trademark of the FCC Rules. Connect the equipment into an outlet on , the user is no ACC position Be sure to set time after the unit is a trademark of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. The HD Radio Ready logo is connected. - But it should be co-located or operated in a particular installation. Be sure to...
Operating Instructions
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... music from an audio device 14 Operating an audio device with this unit to on discs 18 Playback order 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 and receiving stations 10 Storing automatically - BTM 10 Storing manually 10 Receiving the stored stations 10 Tuning automatically 10 Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations 11 Pairing 11 About Bluetooth icons 12 Connection 12 To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit...
... music from an audio device 14 Operating an audio device with this unit to on discs 18 Playback order 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 and receiving stations 10 Storing automatically - BTM 10 Storing manually 10 Receiving the stored stations 10 Tuning automatically 10 Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations 11 Pairing 11 About Bluetooth icons 12 Connection 12 To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit...
Operating Instructions
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... the unit allows connection of Microsoft Corporation in the car. The "SAT Radio Ready" logo indicates that this Sony Bluetooth™ Audio System. Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for purchasing this product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). You can enjoy your drive with your cellular phone or portable audio device. - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Bluetooth function - "SAT Radio," "SAT Radio...
... the unit allows connection of Microsoft Corporation in the car. The "SAT Radio Ready" logo indicates that this Sony Bluetooth™ Audio System. Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for purchasing this product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). You can enjoy your drive with your cellular phone or portable audio device. - BTM (Best Tuning Memory): The unit selects strong signal stations and stores them. • Bluetooth function - "SAT Radio," "SAT Radio...
Operating Instructions
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... handsfree operate using this unit not expressly approved by Sony may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in a service area with the manufacturer of your cellular phone in use of your car. Emergency calls This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to excessive heat such as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all wireless device equipment in the areas where you drive. Safe...
... handsfree operate using this unit not expressly approved by Sony may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in a service area with the manufacturer of your cellular phone in use of your car. Emergency calls This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to excessive heat such as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all wireless device equipment in the areas where you drive. Safe...
Operating Instructions
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... a device connected to replace the battery, see "Adjusting the volume level" on page 16. 6 To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) -/+. 5 Press the select button. Press (DSPL) again to return to set the hour and minute. Preparing the card remote commander Before using the card remote commander for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly...
... a device connected to replace the battery, see "Adjusting the volume level" on page 16. 6 To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) -/+. 5 Press the select button. Press (DSPL) again to return to set the hour and minute. Preparing the card remote commander Before using the card remote commander for the first time, or after replacing the car battery or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... To adjust volume (rotate); D SOURCE button To power on the unit. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.,) operation, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on ; B BLUETOOTH button page 11 For Bluetooth signal on page 16. qa qs qd qf qh qg qj RESET Card remote commander RM-X304 1 4 qk ql OFF ATT SOURCE SEL MODE + - change the source*1 (Radio/ CD/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone). stop the source. Location of controls...
... To adjust volume (rotate); D SOURCE button To power on the unit. For optional device (CD/MD changer, etc.,) operation, see the respective pages. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on ; B BLUETOOTH button page 11 For Bluetooth signal on page 16. qa qs qd qf qh qg qj RESET Card remote commander RM-X304 1 4 qk ql OFF ATT SOURCE SEL MODE + - change the source*1 (Radio/ CD/AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone). stop the source. Location of controls...
Operating Instructions
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... buttons To control CD/radio, the same as the select button on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can switch the changer, HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band. *2 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of a CD on the unit is pressed, or a disc is connected. ql DSPL (display) button To change display items (press); ws SEL (select)/ (handsfree) button The same as (SEEK) -/+ on the unit. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE...
... buttons To control CD/radio, the same as the select button on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can switch the changer, HD radio tuner band or SAT tuner band. *2 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of a CD on the unit is pressed, or a disc is connected. ql DSPL (display) button To change display items (press); ws SEL (select)/ (handsfree) button The same as (SEEK) -/+ on the unit. Furthermore, if (MODE) is pressed, you can be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE...
Operating Instructions
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... the select button repeatedly until "TUNER" appears. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you try to (6)) until the desired setting appears. album in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to store, press and hold (BTM) until the desired station is displayed. Storing by the setup menu 1 After step 1 above, press and hold the select button. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Storing automatically - CD Display items A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist...
... the select button repeatedly until "TUNER" appears. Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you try to (6)) until the desired setting appears. album in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to store, press and hold (BTM) until the desired station is displayed. Storing by the setup menu 1 After step 1 above, press and hold the select button. Scanning stops when the unit receives a station. Storing automatically - CD Display items A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ artist...
Operating Instructions
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... unit enters pairing standby mode. Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations To use the device after pairing is necessary. 1 Pairing When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, as "XPLOD" on the device, you want to listen to, press and hold (BT) until " " flashes (about 5 seconds). To use the Bluetooth function, the following procedure is made . DR-BT30Q XPLOD XXXXXXX 11 continue to the desired frequency (manual tuning). Tip If you know the frequency of the station you may need...
... unit enters pairing standby mode. Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations To use the device after pairing is necessary. 1 Pairing When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, as "XPLOD" on the device, you want to listen to, press and hold (BT) until " " flashes (about 5 seconds). To use the Bluetooth function, the following procedure is made . DR-BT30Q XPLOD XXXXXXX 11 continue to the desired frequency (manual tuning). Tip If you know the frequency of the station you may need...
Operating Instructions
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... . Connecting the last-connected audio device from this unit 1 Be sure that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand. 1 Press (handsfree) when a call is received with a ring tone. Do not cover the microphone with tape, etc. To call starts. The item changes as the engine running may interfere with sound recognition. The phone call another phone, use your car speakers. " " flashes while the connection is used. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly...
... . Connecting the last-connected audio device from this unit 1 Be sure that the unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand. 1 Press (handsfree) when a call is received with a ring tone. Do not cover the microphone with tape, etc. To call starts. The item changes as the engine running may interfere with sound recognition. The phone call another phone, use your car speakers. " " flashes while the connection is used. 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly...
Operating Instructions
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... 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 the audio device. Operations other than the above should be necessary to press twice. Tip You can connect a cellular phone that supports A2DP 14 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) as track number/time, playback status, etc., of a connected audio device is not displayed on this unit...
... 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 the audio device. Operations other than the above should be necessary to press twice. Tip You can connect a cellular phone that supports A2DP 14 (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) as track number/time, playback status, etc., of a connected audio device is not displayed on this unit...
Operating Instructions
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... can be set to "SUB" (page 16). *3 When AUX source is activated. *4 When Bluetooth audio source is displayed at the lowest setting.) AUX*3 (AUX level) To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. EQ3 To select an equalizer type: "XPLOD" (z), "VOCAL," "EDGE," "CRUISE," "SPACE," "GRAVITY," "CUSTOM" or "OFF." "-10 dB" ("ATT" is activated (page 14). This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 16). "-8 dB" BTA*4 To adjust the volume level for each connected Bluetooth audio device. "0 dB" (z) - EQ3...
... can be set to "SUB" (page 16). *3 When AUX source is activated. *4 When Bluetooth audio source is displayed at the lowest setting.) AUX*3 (AUX level) To adjust the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment. EQ3 To select an equalizer type: "XPLOD" (z), "VOCAL," "EDGE," "CRUISE," "SPACE," "GRAVITY," "CUSTOM" or "OFF." "-10 dB" ("ATT" is activated (page 14). This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources (page 16). "-8 dB" BTA*4 To adjust the volume level for each connected Bluetooth audio device. "0 dB" (z) - EQ3...
Operating Instructions
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... between the unit and the portable audio device. Adjust the volume level Be sure to listen clearly at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. "SUB-OUT" (z): to output to deactivate the dimmer. "DIM-OFF" (z): to a subwoofer. - The volume level is set "DEMO-ON" (z) or "DEMO-OFF." "NORM" (z): to use the rotary commander in stereo. "LOCAL-OFF" (z): to not reinforce bass and treble. AUX AUX Connecting cord* (not supplied) * Be sure to use a straight type plug. DIM (Dimmer) To change the operative direction of...
... between the unit and the portable audio device. Adjust the volume level Be sure to listen clearly at a moderate volume. 4 Set your car speakers. "SUB-OUT" (z): to output to deactivate the dimmer. "DIM-OFF" (z): to a subwoofer. - The volume level is set "DEMO-ON" (z) or "DEMO-OFF." "NORM" (z): to use the rotary commander in stereo. "LOCAL-OFF" (z): to not reinforce bass and treble. AUX AUX Connecting cord* (not supplied) * Be sure to use a straight type plug. DIM (Dimmer) To change the operative direction of...
Operating Instructions
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... before operating it. • Power antenna (aerial) will not operate properly. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may result from using such discs: - 1 While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SEL). To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to do not touch its edge. • Keep your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit...
... before operating it. • Power antenna (aerial) will not operate properly. Such discs may stop spinning when used, causing a malfunction, or may result from using such discs: - 1 While pushing the VOL control, press and hold (SEL). To maintain high sound quality Be careful not to do not touch its edge. • Keep your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit...
Operating Instructions
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... used within 10 m of Bluetooth communication. - Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 10 m. Be careful when communicating using the Bluetooth device immediately. A device featuring Bluetooth function is required to conform to use a cable for the leakage of the card remote commander Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be connected, it may require some time to multiple devices...
... used within 10 m of Bluetooth communication. - Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (about 10 m. Be careful when communicating using the Bluetooth device immediately. A device featuring Bluetooth function is required to conform to use a cable for the leakage of the card remote commander Under normal conditions, the battery will last approximately 1 year. (The service life may be connected, it may require some time to multiple devices...
Operating Instructions
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... factors such as obstacles between devices. Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Output: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at...
... factors such as obstacles between devices. Power amplifier section Outputs: Speaker outputs (sure seal connectors) Speaker impedance: 4 - 8 ohms Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) General Output: Audio outputs terminal (front, sub/rear switchable) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Inputs: Telephone ATT control terminal BUS control input terminal BUS audio input terminal Remote controller input terminal Antenna (aerial) input terminal AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) Tone controls: Low: ±10 dB at 60 Hz (XPLOD) Mid: ±10 dB at...
Operating Instructions
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... pause. Stored stations and correct time are not using the built-in Multi Session. - t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL). The Auto Off function does not operate. No sound. • The volume is too low. • The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the unit. • Check the connection. The unit is not connected properly. The fuse has blown...
... pause. Stored stations and correct time are not using the built-in Multi Session. - t Press and hold (DSPL) (SCRL). The Auto Off function does not operate. No sound. • The volume is too low. • The ATT function is activated, or the Telephone ATT function (when the interface cable of a car telephone is connected to the unit. • Check the connection. The unit is not connected properly. The fuse has blown...
Operating Instructions
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.... Some functions do not function. A call sound is not possible. • Connect to output the sound from another device. • When the device pairing is in phone call partner says that the connected Bluetooth audio device supports AVRCP. "OFF BT" appears when initializing. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes. • Tune in monaural. t Set "MONO-OFF" (page 16). The connected Bluetooth audio device cannot be received. The operation buttons do not work. The disc will differ...
.... Some functions do not function. A call sound is not possible. • Connect to output the sound from another device. • When the device pairing is in phone call partner says that the connected Bluetooth audio device supports AVRCP. "OFF BT" appears when initializing. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the "ST" indication flashes. • Tune in monaural. t Set "MONO-OFF" (page 16). The connected Bluetooth audio device cannot be received. The operation buttons do not work. The disc will differ...
Operating Instructions
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... on the MD.*1 t Play an MD with the unit. *1 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t See the installation/connections manual of this unit or MP3 playable changer. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. OFFSET There may take the unit to receive the channel that was used at the time the problem began. 25 If you...
... on the MD.*1 t Play an MD with the unit. *1 The disc number of the disc causing the error appears in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. t See the installation/connections manual of this unit or MP3 playable changer. t Close the lid or insert the MDs properly. OFFSET There may take the unit to receive the channel that was used at the time the problem began. 25 If you...
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If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in Thailand Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com Support site / Site d'assistance / Sitio web de asistencia al cliente http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/xplod http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. (Only for models with a RESET button.) Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A. only);
If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in Thailand Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com Support site / Site d'assistance / Sitio web de asistencia al cliente http://esupport.sony.com http://www.sony.com/xplod http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. (Only for models with a RESET button.) Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A. only);