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3-100-199-32 (1)
Bluetooth™
Audio System
GB
Operating Instructions
ES
Manual de instrucciones
CS
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MEX-BT2500
© 2007 Sony Corporation
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Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. This label is located on the bottom of the chassis. Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the Auto Off function (page 15). 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 (OFF
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Other functions Changing the sound settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Getting Started Adjusting the balance and fader — BAL/FAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Customizing the equalizer curve Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 5 — EQ lite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Setting the
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The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned Welcome ! by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license. Thank you for purchasing this Sony Bluetooth™ Other trademarks and trade names are those of Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the their respective owners. following functions. CD playback Microsoft, Windows Media, You can play CD-DA (also containing CD and the Windows logo are TEXT*) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files trademarks or regi
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Radio frequency exposure Getting Started RF signals may affect improperly installed or inadequately shielded electronic systems in cars, such as electronic fuel injection systems, electronic Resetting the unit antiskid (antilock) braking systems, electronic speed control systems or air bag systems. For installation Before operating the unit for the first time, or or service of this device, please consult with the after replacing the car battery or changing the manufacturer or its represe
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Setting the clock Adjusting the volume level of each device The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. 1 Press and hold the select button. When connecting to a portable audio device via The setup display appears. Bluetooth connection or AUX input jack, we recommend adjusting the volume level of the 2 Press the select button repeatedly connected device, or adjusting the volume level until “CLOCK-ADJ” appears. for each connected device in the setup menu on 3 Press (SEEK) +. this unit. See
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Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks. A B Note Do not put anything on the inner surface of the front panel. 7
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Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 123 4 5678 OFF BLUETOOTH PUSH SELECT / EQ SOURCE AUX SEEK SEEK BTM MODE DIM ALBM REP SHUF PAUSE DSPL 1 2 3456 SCRL MEX-BT2500 9q;qaqsqd qf qg qh qj qk ql RESET Refer to the pages listed for details. The Card remote commander corresponding buttons on the card remote RM-X304 commander control the same functions as those on the unit. 1 ws OFF ATT A OFF button qs To power off; stop the source. 4 SOURCE SEL MODE B EQ (equalizer)/BLUETOOTH button
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E Disc slot P SCRL (scroll) button 10 To insert the disc (label side up). Playback To scroll the display item. starts automatically. Q Receptor for the card remote F Display window commander G AUX input jack 16 R RESET button (located behind the front To connect a portable audio device. panel) 5 H Z (eject) button S Microphone 13 To eject the disc. Note Do not cover the microphone, the handsfree I (front panel release) button 6 function may not work properly. J BTM button 10 The followi
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CD Radio Storing and receiving stations Display items Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ Storing automatically — BTM 1 artist name, Album number* , Album 2 name, Track name, Text information* , 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until Clock “TUNER” appears. To change the band, press (MODE) *1 Album number is displayed only when the album is repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, changed.
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Tuning automatically Bluetooth function 1 Select the band, then press (SEEK) –/+ Bluetooth operations to search for the station. Scanning stops when the unit receives a To use the Bluetooth function, the following station. Repeat this procedure until the procedure is necessary. desired station is received. Tip 1 Pairing: If you know the frequency of the station you want to When connecting Bluetooth devices for the listen to, press and hold (SEEK) –/+ to locate the first time, mutual regis
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4 Set the Bluetooth device to search for About Bluetooth icons this unit. The following icons are used by this unit. A list of detected devices appears in the display of the connecting device. This unit is lit: Bluetooth signal on displayed as “XPLOD” on the connecting flashing: Pairing standby mode device. off: Bluetooth signal off lit: Connection successful flashing: Connecting DR-BT30Q off: No connection XPLOD XXXXXXX lit: Connection successful flashing: Connecting off: No connection 5 If
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Connecting the last-connected Handsfree talk cellular phone from this unit 1 Be sure that both this unit and the cellular phone are switched to Bluetooth signal on. Receiving calls When receiving a call, a ring tone is output from 2 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “BT your car speakers. Check that the unit and PHONE” appears. cellular phone are connected beforehand. 3Press (handsfree). “ ” flashes while the connection is being 1 Press (handsfree) when a call is made. And then “ ” stays
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Music streaming Deleting registration of all paired devices Listening to music from an audio 1 Press (OFF). device This unit is turned off. You can listen to music of an audio device on this 2 If “ ” lights, press and hold unit if the audio device supports A2DP (EQ/ BLUETOOTH) until “ ” turns off. (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) of Bluetooth technology. 3 Press and hold the select button. 1 Turn down the volume on this unit. 4 Press the select button repeatedly until “BT INIT” appea
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Other functions Adjusting setup items — SET 1 Press and hold the select button. Changing the sound settings The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly Adjusting the balance and fader until the desired item appears. — BAL/FAD 3 Rotate the select button to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). 1 Press the select button repeatedly until “BAL” or “FAD” appears. 4 Press and hold the select button. The item changes as follows: The setup is complete and the display return
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LOCAL (Local Seek Mode) Using optional equipment – “LOCAL-ON” : to only tune into stations with stronger signals. – “LOCAL-OFF” (z): to tune normal reception. Auxiliary audio equipment 3 MONO (Monaural Mode)* By connecting an optional portable audio device To improve poor FM reception, select monaural to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the reception mode. unit and then simply selecting the source, you – “MONO-ON” : to hear stereo broadcast in can listen on your car speakers. The
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Before playing, clean the discs Additional Information with a commercially available cleaning cloth. Wipe each disc from the center out. Do not use Precautions solvents such as benzine, thinner, commercially available If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, cleaners, or antistatic spray allow the unit to cool off before operating it. intended for analog discs. Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Some CD-
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ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to Bluetooth technology is an international standard MP3 only. ID3 tag is 15/30 characters (1.0 and supported by millions of companies all over the 1.1), or 63/126 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). world, and employed by various companies WMA tag is 63 characters. worldwide. On Bluetooth communication Playback order of MP3/WMA files Bluetooth wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m. Folder MP3/WMA (album) Maximum commun
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Others Fuse replacement Using the Bluetooth device may not function on When replacing the fuse, be cellular phones, depending on radio wave sure to use one matching the conditions and location where the equipment is amperage rating stated on the being used. original fuse. If the fuse blows, If you experience discomfort after using the check the power connection and Bluetooth device, stop using the Bluetooth device replace the fuse. If the fuse immediately. Should any problem persi
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Frequency response: 30 – 15,000 Hz 3Pull out the release keys to remove the protection collar. MW Tuning range: 531 – 1,602 kHz (at 9 kHz step) 530 – 1,710 kHz (at 10 kHz step) MW tuning interval: 9kHz/10kHz switchable Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Intermediate frequency: 10.7 MHz/450 kHz Sensitivity: 30 µV SW 2 Remove the unit. Tuning range: SW1: 2,940 – 7,735 kHz 1Insert both release keys simultaneously SW2: 9,500 – 18,135 kHz until they click. (except for
