4-427-433-61(1) ® Bluetooth Operating Instructions GB Audio System To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6. MEX-BT3150U...
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7 mm aperture.) word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ZAPPIN and Quick-BrowZer are trademarks of Sony Corporation.
Faulty Caution installation or service may be dangerous and IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE may invalidate any warranty that may apply to FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR this device.
Canceling the DEMO Detaching the front panel mode You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. You can cancel the demonstration display which appears while this unit is turned off. Press and hold . The unit is turned off. Press , rotate the control dial until “DISPLAY”...
Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the Bluetooth Audio* location of controls and basic operations. To skip a track (press); reverse/fast- forward a track (press and hold). SOURCE/OFF button* App Remote* Press to turn on the power; select the To skip a track (press).
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Display window Bluetooth phone: page 23, 24 To call a stored phone number (press); (Eject) button to store a phone number as a preset To eject the disc. (press and hold) (in the call menu). USB port page 12, 13, 15 : MIC (during a call) page 23 To set the MIC gain (press);...
RM-X231 Remote (BACK) button To return to the previous display. commander ENTER button To apply a setting; receive a call; end a call. PTY (Program Type) button VOL (Volume) +* /– button CALL button To enter the call menu. To receive/end a call.
Storing manually Radio While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ( to ) until “MEM” Storing and receiving appears. stations Caution Receiving the stored stations When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an Select the band, then press a number button (...
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Selecting PTY (Program Types) Setting CT (Clock Time) Use PTY to display or search for a desired The CT data from the RDS transmission program type. sets the clock. Press during FM reception. Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 30). The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data.
USB devices • MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB Playing a disc devices (such as a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android phone) compliant This unit can play CD-DA (also containing with the USB standard can be used. CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/ Depending on the digital media player or WMA/AAC files (page 34)).
Notes • Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that iPod they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection. • Do not detach the front panel during playback In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is of the USB device, otherwise USB data may be used as a general reference for the iPod damaged.
Caution for iPhone Operating an iPod directly When you connect iPhone via USB, phone call — Passenger control volume is controlled by iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit during a call, as sudden loud sound may result You can operate an iPod directly even when when the call ends.
Two-way Music Control App Remote via USB with iPhone (iPhone) Open the USB cover, then connect iPhone to the USB port with a USB Downloading the “App Remote” connection cable for iPhone (not application from App Store is required for supplied)*.
Shuffle play Select To play Searching and SHUF ALBUM album in random playing tracks order. SHUF DISC* disc in random order. Playing tracks in various SHUF PODCAST* podcast in random modes order. You can listen to tracks repeatedly (repeat SHUF ARTIST* artist in random order.
Press (ENTER). Searching a track by The display returns to the Quick- name — Quick-BrowZer™ BrowZer mode and the selected item appears. You can search for a track in a CD or USB Rotate the control dial to select the device easily by category.
Searching a track by Connecting listening to track Bluetooth devices passages — ZAPPIN™ By playing back short track passages in a Bluetooth operations CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. The Bluetooth function allows for handsfree ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a calling and music streaming via this unit.
AUTO ANS* (Auto Answer) display of the device to be connected. Sets this unit to answer an incoming call This unit is displayed as “Sony automatically: “OFF”-“1 (about 3 Automotive” on the device to be seconds)”-“2 (about 10 seconds).” connected.
If passkey* input is required in the display of the device to be connected, Connection between this unit and the Bluetooth input “0000.” device may be automatic, depending on the If the device supports Bluetooth version device. 2.1, passkey input is not required. * Passkey may be called “passcode,”...
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Turn on the cellular phone and activate the Bluetooth signal. With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically Connect to this unit using the cellular to the last-connected cellular phone. But phone. automatic connection also depends on the “...
Handsfree calling Calling from the phonebook When connecting to a cellular phone Once the unit is connected to the cellular supporting PBAP (Phone Book Access phone, you can make/receive handsfree Profile), you can access the phonebook, and calls by operating this unit. make a call.
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Calling by phone number Operations during a call input Presetting the volume of the ringtone Press and rotate the control and talker’s voice dial until “DIAL NUMBER” appears, You can preset the volume level of the then press it. ringtone and talker’s voice.
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Notes Preset dial • Check that the unit and cellular phone are You can store up to 6 contacts in the preset connected beforehand. dial. • Store a voice tag on your cellular phone beforehand. • If you activate voice dialing with a cellular Notes phone connected to this unit, this function may •...
Rotate the control dial to adjust the input Music streaming level (“+18dB” – “0dB” – “– 8dB”), then press it. Press (BACK) to return to the previous display. Listening to music from an audio device You can listen to music from an audio Operating an audio device device on this unit if the audio device with this unit...
• Even if the source is changed on this unit, playback of the audio device does not stop. App Remote via Bluetooth wireless technology (Android Initializing Bluetooth Settings phone) Downloading the “App Remote” You can initialize all the Bluetooth related application from Google Play is required for settings (pairing information, preset Android phone.
Two-way Music Control Sound Settings and with Android phone Setup Menu Before connecting the mobile device, turn down the volume of the unit. Enjoying sophisticated Connect this unit and the mobile sound functions — device via the Bluetooth function Advanced Sound Engine (page 18).
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Customizing the equalizer Optimizing sound by Time curve — EQ7 Setting Alignment — Listening Position “CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. The unit can simulate a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from each After selecting a source, press , speaker to suit your position.
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Rotate the control dial to select the Press (BACK) to return to the subwoofer position from “NEAR,” previous display. “NORMAL” or “FAR,” then press it. Press (BACK) to return to the The DM+ setting can be memorized for each previous display. source other than the tuner.
During reception/playback, press BEEP , rotate the control dial until Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.” “SOUND” appears, then press it. AUTO OFF Rotate the control dial until “SW Shuts off automatically after a desired DIREC” appears, then press it. time when the unit is turned off: “NO,”...
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SOUND: SW DIREC* (Subwoofer Direct Connection) EQ7 PRESET (page 27) SW MODE (Subwoofer Mode) EQ7 SETTING (page 28) Selects the subwoofer mode: “1,” “2,” “3,” “OFF.” POSITION SW PHASE (Subwoofer Phase) SET F/R POS (Set Front/Rear Position) Selects the subwoofer phase: “NORM,” (page 28) “REV.”...
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* When the CD, USB or Bluetooth audio is AUX VOL* (AUX Volume Level) selected. Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: BT (Bluetooth): “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” For details on setup items for the Bluetooth This setting negates the need to adjust settings, see page 19.
Using optional Additional equipment Information Auxiliary audio Precautions equipment • Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight. By connecting an optional portable audio • Do not leave the front panel or audio devices device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini brought in inside the car, or it may cause jack) on the unit and then simply selecting...
• Discs that this unit CANNOT play About iPod – Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a • You can connect to the following iPod malfunction, or may ruin the disc. models. Update your iPod devices to the –...
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• Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations, as it may cause an accident.
Notes Maintenance • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the Replacing the lithium battery of the ignition switch. remote commander • Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device. When the battery becomes weak, the range of the remote commander becomes shorter.
Wireless Communication Optional accessories/equipment: Microphone: XA-MC10 Communication System: USB connection cable for iPod: RC-100IP Bluetooth Standard version 2.1 + EDR Output: Your dealer may not handle some of the above Bluetooth Standard Power Class 2 (Max. +4 listed accessories. Please ask the dealer for dBm) detailed information.
– Connect an REM OUT lead (blue/white The contents of the memory have been striped) or accessory power supply lead (red) erased. to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna The power supply lead or battery has been (aerial) booster (only when your car has disconnected or not connected properly.
– A disc to which data can be added. Connection is not possible. The connection is controlled from one side The display items do not scroll. (this unit or Bluetooth device), but not both. For discs with very many characters, those may –...
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The phone is not connected. The name of the other party does not appear When Bluetooth audio is played, the phone is when a call is received. not connected even if you press . The calling phone is not set to send the phone –...
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There may be an internal malfunction. – Check the connection. If the error indication CHECKING remains on in the display, consult your The unit is confirming the connection of a nearest Sony dealer. USB device. – Wait until confirming the connection is OVERLOAD finished.
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– Be sure to connect a Bluetooth audio device. If these solutions do not help improve the Bluetooth phone source is selected without a situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. cellular phone connected. A cellular phone has If you take the unit to be repaired because of been disconnected during a call.