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3-299-319-31 (1)
Bluetooth™
Audio System
US
Operating Instructions
FR
Mode d’emploi
Owner’s Record
The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit.
Record the serial number in the spaces provided below.
Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.
Model No. MEX-BT3600U Serial No.
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CAUTION Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and The use of optical instruments with this product connections, see the supplied installation/ will increase eye hazard. connections manual. For the state of california, USA only Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply, Warning See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate Perchlorate Material: Lithium battery contains This equipment has been tested and found to perchlorate comply with th
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Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bluetooth function Bluetooth operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Getting Started Pairing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 About Bluetooth icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Resetting the unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . .
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Caution Welcome ! IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR Thank you for purchasing this Sony Bluetooth™ CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT following functions. LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF � CD playback REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED You can play CD-DA (also containing CD EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA/AAC PURCHASER’S TIM
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Emergency calls This Bluetooth car handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree operate using radio signals, cellular, and landline networks as well as user-programmed function, which cannot guarantee connection under all conditions. Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (such as medical emergencies). Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree must be swit
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Getting Started Adjusting the volume level of each device Resetting the unit When connecting to a portable audio device via Before operating the unit for the first time, or Bluetooth connection or AUX input jack, we after replacing the car battery or changing the recommend adjusting the volume level of the connections, you must reset the unit. connected device, or adjusting the volume level Detach the front panel and press the RESET for each connected device in the setup menu on button
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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 5 6 7 8 OFF BROWSE PUSH SELECT / SOURCE SEEK SEEK BACK MODE REP SHUF MIC PAUSE SCRL ALBUM BLUETOOTH BTM 1 2 3456 DSPL AUX BT 9q;qa qsqdqfqg qh qj qk ql w; RESET This section contains instructions on the location E Disc slot of controls and basic operations. For details, see Insert the disc (label side up), playback the respective pages. starts. For USB device operation, see “USB devices” on F Display window page 13. The corresponding
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Notes Radio: � When ejecting/inserting a disc, keep any USB To tune in stations automatically (press); find devices disconnected to avoid damage to the disc. a station manually (press and hold). � If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it 1 Bluetooth audio device* : cannot be operated with the card remote To skip tracks (press). commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. M MODE button page 12 About USB cap To select th
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H SEL (select)/ (handsfree) button Card remote commander The same as the select button on the unit. RM-X304 During the Quick-BrowZer mode, (SEL) (select) is inactive. 6 1 OFF ATT I M (+)/m (–) buttons To control CD/USB, the same as (1)/(2) 7 2 SOURCE SEL MODE (ALBUM –/+) on the unit. 8 Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by 3 M m. + J SCRL (scroll) button 9 To scroll the display item. – K Number buttons DSPL SCRL 0 4 To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hol
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Searching for a track — Quick-BrowZer You can search for a track in a CD or USB device (“Walkman”/Mass Storage Class) easily by category. (BROWSE): To enter/exit the Quick-BrowZer mode. OFF BROWSE PUSH SELECT / SOURCE SEEK SEEK Control dial: To select the item (rotate); confirm the item (press). BACK MODE BLUETOOTH BT (BACK): To return to the previous display. 1Press (BROWSE). The unit enters the Quick-BrowZer mode, and the list of search categories appears. Display items differ, depending on
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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. Storing automatically — BTM A Source B Track number/Elapsed playing time, Disc/ 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until artist name, Album number*, Album name, “TUNER” appears. Track name, Text information, Clock To change the band, press (MODE) repeatedly. You can select from FM1, FM2, * Album number is displayed only when the album is FM3, AM1
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Listening to music on a Mass USB devices Storage Class type audio device USB device playback Repeat and shuffle play 1 Connect the USB device to the USB 1 During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) terminal. (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM album repeatedly. SHUF ALBUM album in random order. SHUF DEVICE device in random order. To return to normal play mode, select “ OFF” Playback starts. or “SHUF OFF.” If a USB device is already
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4 If Passcode* input is required on the Bluetooth function display of the device to be connected, input “0000.” Bluetooth operations To use the Bluetooth function, the following procedure is necessary. Input passcode. XXXX “0000” 1 Pairing When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, mutual registration is required. This is called “pairing.” This registration (pairing) This unit and the Bluetooth device memorize is required only for the first time, as this unit each other’s info
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Connecting an audio device Connection 1 Be sure that both this unit and the If pairing has already been achieved, start audio device are switched to operation from here. Bluetooth signal on. 2 Connect to this unit using the audio To switch the Bluetooth signal device. output of this unit to on “ ” appears when the connection is made. To use the Bluetooth function, switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on. 1 Press and hold (BT) until “ ” lights (about 3 seconds). Bluetooth sig
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Notes Making calls � Check that unit and cellular phone are connected beforehand. In the case of making calls from this unit, redial � Store a voice tag on your cellular phone beforehand. is used. � If you activate voice dialing with a cellular phone connected to this unit, this function may not always 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “BT work in some cases. PHONE” appears. � Noises such as the engine running may interfere 2 Press and hold (handsfree) for 3 with sound recognition. In or
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Operating an audio device with this Other functions unit You can perform the following operations on this Changing the sound settings unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on Adjusting the sound the audio device.) characteristics To Press 1 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. Play (6) (PAUSE)* on this unit. 2 Rotate the volume control dial to Pause (6) (PAUSE)* on
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RM (Rotary Commander) Customizing the equalizer curve To change the operative direction of the rotary — EQ3 commander controls. “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your –“RM NORM” (z): to use the rotary own equalizer settings. commander in the factory-set position. – “RM REV”: when you mount the rotary 1 Select a source, then press the select commander on the right side of the steering button repeatedly to select “EQ3.” column. 2 Rotate the volume control dial to 1 AUX-A* (AUX Audio) sel
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S D PL MODE SEL Rotary commander RM-X4S *1 When the unit is turned off. *2 When CD/USB source is activated. *3 When FM is received. Attaching the label Attach the indication label depending on how you mount the rotary commander. Using optional equipment Auxiliary audio equipment 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. The volume level is adjustable for any
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Changing the operative direction Additional Information The operative direction of the controls is factory- set as shown below. Precautions To increase � If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. � Power antenna (aerial) will extend automatically while the unit is operating. To decrease Moisture condensation If you need to mount the rotary commander on On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture the right hand side of the steering col
