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Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 29). The unit will shut off completely and automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain. If you do not set the Auto Off function, press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) until the display disappears each time you turn the ignition off.
Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on this unit ....6 Display items ..... . . 18 Notes on Bluetooth .
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Error displays/Messages ....38 Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ Provides information on: • Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players •...
RESET button (page 12) with a pointed object, Safe and efficient use Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly such as a ball-point pen. approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to Note operate the equipment. Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting Please check for exceptions, due to national and some stored contents.
Canceling the DEMO mode Detaching the front panel You can cancel the demonstration display which You can detach the front panel of this unit to appears during turning off. prevent theft. Press and hold the select button. Caution alarm The setup display appears. If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF Press the select button repeatedly position without detaching the front panel, the...
Connection Sometimes pairing allows to connect automatically. To use the device after pairing is made, start the connection. Handsfree calling/Music streaming You can talk handsfree and listen to music when the connection is made. Support site http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/...
Buttons and icons Icons Icon status descriptions Bluetooth signal on Flashing Pairing standby mode None Bluetooth signal off Cellular phone connection successful Flashing Unit connecting to cellular phone None No connection Audio device connection successful Flashing Unit connecting to audio device None No connection...
1 Pairing Operated Operation equipment Press and hold (BT) for about 5 seconds. Search for this unit. Select “XPLOD”. Input passkey “0000”. Follow display directions. (Pairing successful) 2 Connection Operated Operation equipment Press and hold (BT) for about 3 seconds. Connect to this unit using a cellular phone.
3 Handsfree calling and Music streaming Handsfree calling To do Operation Receive a call/end a call Press Reject a call Press and hold for 2 seconds. 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF). Redial 2 Press and hold for 3 seconds. To transfer a call Press and hold for 2 seconds.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit SOURCE SEEK MODE SEEK BLUETOOTH ALBM SHUF PAUSE SCRL DSPL 9 q; qa Front panel removed This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages. A SEEK +/–...
D Control dial/select / P DSPL (display)/SCRL (scroll) button (handsfree) button page 17, 18, 19, 21, 22 To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items To change display items (press); scroll the (press and rotate); receive/end a call (press). display item (press and hold). E Disc slot Q AUX input jack page 30 Insert the disc (label side up), playback...
G MODE button Card remote commander Press to select the radio band (FM/AM)/ RM-X304 select the play mode of iPod. Press and hold to enter/cancel the passenger control. H SEL (select)/ (handsfree) button SOURCE MODE The same as the select button on the unit. I M (+)/m (–) buttons To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2) (ALBM –/+) on the unit.
Searching by skip items Searching for a track — Jump mode When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly. Searching a track by name 1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode. — Quick-BrowZer The following display appears. You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.
Radio Searching a track by listening to track passages — ZAPPIN™ Storing and receiving stations While playing back short track passages in a CD or USB device in sequence, you can search for a track you want to listen to. Caution ZAPPIN mode is suitable for searching for a When tuning in stations while driving, use Best...
Tuning automatically Select the band, then press (SEEK) +/– to search for the station. Overview Scanning stops when the unit receives a FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) station. Repeat this procedure until the service send inaudible digital information along desired station is received.
Selecting PTY Press (PTY) during FM reception. Display items The current program type name appears if the station is transmitting PTY data. Press (PTY) repeatedly until the A Source desired program type appears. B Track name* , Disc/artist name* , Artist Press (SEEK) +/–.
If you remove your USB device during playback, data in the USB device may be damaged. Support site Notes http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support • Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that they http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ may fall down due to vibration, or cause a loose connection.
SHUF ALBUM album in random order. Support site SHUF DEVICE device in random order. http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ After 3 seconds, the setting is complete. To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” or “SHUF OFF. ” Playing back iPod Before connecting the iPod, turn down the volume of the unit.
Display items We recommend the RC-100IP USB cable (not supplied) to connect the dock connector. The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. If an iPod is already connected, to start playback press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “USB”...
Repeat and shuffle play Operating an iPod directly — Passenger control During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. You can operate an iPod connected to the dock connector directly. Select To play During playback, press and hold TRACK track repeatedly.
“XPLOD” on the device You can talk handsfree and listen to music to be connected. when the connection is made. Support site DR-BT30Q http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support XPLOD XXXXXXX http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ If Passkey* input is required on the display of the device to be connected, input “0000.”...
Set the Bluetooth device to connect to Connecting a cellular phone this unit. “ ” or “ ” appears when the connection is Be sure that both this unit and the made. cellular phone are switched to Bluetooth signal on. * Passkey may be called “passcode,”...
Mic Gain adjustment Connecting an audio device You can switch between two volume levels (“LOW” or “HI”) to set a suitable level for the Be sure that both this unit and the other party during a call. audio device are switched to Bluetooth signal on.
Music streaming Voice Dial Activation You can activate voice dialing with a cellular phone connected to this unit by saying the voice Listening to music from an audio tag stored on the cellular phone, then make a call. device Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until You can listen to music of an audio device on this “BT PHONE”...
Operating an audio device with this Deleting registration of all unit paired devices You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Press and hold (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth second to turn off the power.
Other functions Customizing the equalizer curve — EQ3 Changing the sound settings “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. Select a source, then press the select Adjusting the sound button repeatedly to select “EQ3.” characteristics Rotate the control dial to select Press the select button repeatedly “CUSTOM.”...
DEMO (Demonstration) Adjusting setup items — SET Activates the demonstration: “ON,” “OFF.” DIM (Dimmer) Press and hold the select button. Changes the display brightness: “ON,” “OFF.” The setup display appears. A.SCRL (Auto Scroll) Press the select button repeatedly Scrolls long items automatically: “ON,” “OFF.” until the desired item appears.
Using optional equipment External microphone XA-MC10 By connecting an optional external microphone to the microphone input connector, you can Auxiliary audio equipment improve audio quality while talking through this unit. By connecting an optional portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit and then simply selecting the source, you can listen on your car speakers.
Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Additional Information • The maximum number of: (CD-R/CD-RW only) – folders (albums): 150 (including root folder) Precautions – files (tracks) and folders: 300 (may less than 300 if folder/file names contain many characters) – displayable characters for a folder/file name: 32 •...
About iPod About Bluetooth function • You can connect to the following iPod models. What is Bluetooth technology? Update your iPod devices to the latest software • Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range before use. wireless technology that enables wireless data Made for communication between digital devices, such as a –...
• If you experience discomfort after using the in fire. Bluetooth device, stop using the Bluetooth device immediately. Should any problem persist, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse replacement If you have any questions or problems concerning When replacing the fuse, be...
Cleaning the connectors Removing the unit The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In Remove the protection collar. order to prevent this, detach the front panel (page 7) and clean the connectors with a cotton swab.
If the Black Out function is activated (no lighting), card remote commander operation is not possible Support site (page 29). http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support http://www.sony-asia.com/caraudio/ Radio reception The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises. General • The connection is not correct.
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A beep sounds. During playback, the USB device has been PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.” disconnected. • The current station is not an RDS station. t Before disconnecting a USB device, make sure to • RDS data has not been received. stop playback first for data protection.
Check the connection. If the error indication The external microphone does not work. remains on in the display, consult your nearest The setting of the microphone is not correct. Sony dealer. t Set “MIC-EXT” (page 29). OVERLOAD USB device is overloaded.
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The character cannot be displayed with the unit. If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD playback trouble, bring the disc that was used at the...
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