E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\010COV.fm masterpage: Cover 010COV.book Page 1 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM 4-475-462-21(1) FM/AM Digital Media Player Operating Instructions GB Manual de instrucciones ES To switch the FM/AM tuning step, see page 7. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 17. Para cambiar el paso de sintonización de FM/AM, consulta la página 7. Para cancelar la pantalla de demostración (DEMO), consulte la página 18.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\020INT.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual. Note on the lithium battery Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as direct sunlight, fire or the like. Warning if your car’s ignition has no ACC position Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 17).
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E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\030TOC.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 4 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Table of Contents Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Getting Started Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step (for non-Argentine models) . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device. . . . . . . . . . .8 Connecting a USB Device .
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit The number 2/ALBUM button has a tactile dot. (browse) (page 13) Enter the browse mode during playback. SOURCE Turn on the power. Change the source. -OFF Press and hold for 1 second to turn off the power. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to turn off the power and the display.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM (back) Return to the previous display. RM-X231 Remote MODE (page 10, 16) (front panel release) SEEK +/– Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually. / (prev/next), / (reverse/fast-forward) Receptor for the remote commander PTY (program type) Select PTY in RDS. Number buttons Receive stored radio stations.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Getting Started Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press and hold OFF . The unit is turned off. 2 Press , then remove the panel by pulling it towards you. Switching the FM/AM Tuning Step (for nonArgentine models) Set the FM/AM tuning step of your country. This setting appears when this unit is turned off.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 8 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM 4 After setting the minute, press SELECT. 2 The setup is complete and the clock starts. To display the clock, press DSPL. flashes. The unit enters pairing standby mode. 3 Perform pairing on the BLUETOOTH device so it detects this unit. 4 Select [Sony Automotive] shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 9 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Note While connecting to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. To enable detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this unit from another device. To cancel pairing Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 1 2 3 Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Turn off the portable audio device. Turn down the volume on the unit. Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*. * Be sure to use a straight type plug.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 11 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Storing manually 1 While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button (1 to 6) until [MEM] appears. Receiving the stored stations 1 Select the band, then press a number button (1 to 6). Using Radio Data System (RDS) Selecting program types (PTY) Use PTY to display or search for a desired program type.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Playback Playing a USB Device MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB devices (such as a USB flash drive, digital media player, Android™ phone) compliant with the USB standard can be used. Depending on the digital media player or Android phone, setting the USB connection mode to MSC is required.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Searching and Playing Tracks Searching a track by name (QuickBrowZer™) 1 Repeat play and shuffle play When the track list appears, press (back) repeatedly to display the desired search category. Repeat play: 1 During playback, press and hold SELECT. 2 Rotate the control dial to select [REPEAT], then press it.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM 4 Press ENTER to return to the QuickBrowZer mode. The selected item appears. 5 Rotate the control dial to select the desired item, then press it. Playback starts. Handsfree Calling To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 8). Receiving a Call 1 Press (handsfree) when a call is received with a ringtone.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Making a Call You can make a call from the phonebook or call history when a cellular phone supporting PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) is connected. Calling by phone number input 1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [DIAL NUM], then press it. 2 Rotate the control dial to enter the phone number, and lastly select [ ] (space), then press (handsfree)*.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Calling by preset number 1 2 3 Press CALL. Press a number button (1 to 6) to select the contact you want to call. Press (handsfree). The phone call starts. Calling by voice tags Adjusting the ringtone volume: Rotate the control dial while receiving a call. Adjusting the talker’s voice volume: Rotate the control dial during a call.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM 3 Settings Canceling the DEMO Mode Rotate the control dial to select the options, then press it. To return to the previous display Press (back). You can cancel the demonstration display which appears while this unit is turned off. 1 Press and hold SELECT. The setup display appears. 2 3 4 Rotate the control dial to select [DEMO], then press it.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM BLK OUT (black out) Turns off the illumination automatically for any source (e.g., during radio reception, etc.) if no operation is performed for 5 seconds: [ON], [OFF]. To turn the light back on, press any button on the unit. (When activated, remote operation is unavailable.) DEMO (demonstration) Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF].
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM BLUETOOTH Setup PAIRING (page 8) Additional Information Precautions PH BOOK (phone book) (page 15) REDIAL (page 15) RECENT (recent call) (page 15) VO DIAL (voice dial) (page 16) DIAL NUM (dial number) (page 15) RINGTONE Selects whether this unit or the connected cellular phone outputs the ringtone: [1] (this unit), [2] (cellular phone).
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 20 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM About BLUETOOTH function What is BLUETOOTH technology? BLUETOOTH wireless technology is a shortrange wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a cellular phone and a headset. BLUETOOTH wireless technology operates within a range of about 10 m (33 ft).
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 21 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the device. While talking on the phone hands free, noise may occur, depending on the device or communication environment. Depending on the device to be connected, it may require some time to start communication.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 22 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Notes For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the ignition switch. Never touch the connectors directly with your fingers or with any metal device.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 23 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.3 HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.5 PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile) *1 The actual range will vary depending on factors such as obstacles between devices, magnetic fields around a microwave oven, static electricity, reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance, operating system, software application, etc.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 24 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Troubleshooting The following checklist will help you remedy problems you may encounter with your unit. Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating procedures. For details on using the fuse and removing the unit from the dashboard, refer to the installation/connections manual supplied with this unit.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 25 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM RDS PTY displays [- - - - - - - -]. The current station is not an RDS station. RDS data has not been received. The station does not specify the program type. USB playback You cannot play back items via a USB hub. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB hub. A USB device takes longer to play back.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 26 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM The phone is not connected. When BLUETOOTH audio is played, the phone is not connected even if you press (handsfree). Connect from the phone. The phone sound quality is poor. Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions of cellular phone. Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the reception is poor.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 27 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM NO MUSIC The USB device does not contain a music file. Connect a USB device with a music file in it. NO NAME An album/artist/track name is not written in the USB. For BLUETOOTH function: BT BUSY (BLUETOOTH busy) The phonebook and the call history of the cellular phone are not accessible from this unit. Wait for a while, and then try again.
E:\DATA\4475462211\4475462211DSXA55BTE\01GB-DSXA55BTE\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 28 Thursday, August 22, 2013 4:17 PM Profile). In this case, this unit cannot access to the cellular phone’s phonebook or call history. The cellular phone is not supported by this unit, although the cellular phone supports PBAP (Phone Book Access Profile). Check if the cellular phone is connected correctly. For details on the compatibility of your cellular phone, visit the support site.
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