4-157-841-11(1) Bluetooth® Audio System Operating Instructions US Mode d’emploi FR Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. MEX-BT2800 Serial No. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 7. Pour annuler l’affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-vous à la page 7.
Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car for safety. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/ connections manual. Warning FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
The “SAT Radio Ready” logo indicates that this product will control a satellite radio tuner module (sold separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT Radio and SAT Radio Ready logos and all related marks are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
Table of Contents Getting Started Playable discs on this unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Notes on Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Canceling the DEMO mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Preparing the card remote commander . . . . . . . 7 Setting the clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Detaching the front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Attaching the front panel . . . . . . . .
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Radio frequency exposure Getting Started Playable discs on this unit This unit can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files (page 24)).
Canceling the DEMO mode Detaching the front panel You can cancel the demonstration display which appears during turning off. You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. Caution alarm 2 Press the select button repeatedly until “DEMO” appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select “DEMO-OFF.” 4 Press and hold the select button. The setup is complete and the display returns to normal reception/play mode.
Quick Guide for Bluetooth function For full details on operation, see “Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming)” (page 18) and the Bluetooth device operating instructions. 3 steps to Bluetooth function 1 Pairing First, register (“pair”) Bluetooth device (cellular phone, etc.) with this unit. Pairing is no longer required after the first time. 2 Connection Sometimes pairing allows to connect automatically. To use the device after pairing is made, start the connection.
Buttons and icons Icons Icon status descriptions Lit Bluetooth signal on Flashing Pairing standby mode None Bluetooth signal off Lit Cellular phone connection successful Flashing Unit connecting to cellular phone None No connection Lit Audio device connection successful Flashing Unit connecting to audio device None No connection 9
1 Pairing Operated equipment Operation 1 Press and hold (BT) for about 5 seconds. t 2 Search for this unit. 3 Select “XPLOD”. 4 Input passkey “0000”. 5 Follow display directions. 6 (Pairing successful) 2 Connection Operated equipment Operation 1 Press and hold (BT) for about 3 seconds. t 2 Connect to this unit using a cellular phone. t Connect to this unit using an audio device. t Note You can connect from this unit to a Bluetooth device (page 19).
3 Handsfree calling and Music streaming Handsfree calling To do Operation Receive a call/end a call Press Reject a call Press and hold Redial 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF). . for 2 seconds. t 2 Press and hold To transfer a call Press and hold for 3 seconds. for 2 seconds. Music streaming To do Operation Listen 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF). t 2 Press Start playback on the audio device. Play back/pause (AVRCP)* Press (6) (PAUSE). Skip tracks (AVRCP)* Press ./>.
Location of controls and basic operations Main unit 1 2 34 5 6 78 SOURCE SEEK BT AUX PUS MODE H SE L E C T / OFF SEEK SCRL DSPL CAT PTY 9 q; qa qs Front panel removed qg RESET qh ALBUM 1 2 REP SHUF MIC 3 4 5 qd PAUSE 6 qf This section contains instructions on the location of controls and basic operations. For details, see the respective pages.
D Control dial/select / (handsfree) button To adjust volume (rotate); select setup items (press and rotate); receive/end a call (press). E Disc slot Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. F Display window G AUX input jack page 23 To connect a portable audio device. H Z (eject) button To eject the disc. I (front panel release) button page 7 J MODE button*2 page 15 To select the radio band (FM/AM).
Card remote commander RM-X304 1 2 3 OFF SOURCE ATT SEL MODE Remove the insulation film before use (page 7). A OFF button To turn off; stop the source. 6 7 8 + 9 – 4 5 SCRL DSPL 1 2 3 4 5 6 + VOL – B SOURCE button*1 To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/ AUX/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth phone). C < (.)/, (>) buttons To control Radio/CD/Bluetooth audio, the same as (SEEK) –/+ on the unit. Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by < ,.
Radio Storing manually Storing and receiving stations 1 Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a number button ((1) to (6)) until “MEM” appears. Note If you try to store another station on the same number button, the previously stored station will be replaced. Storing automatically — BTM 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.
RDS services This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: PTY (Program Types) Displays the currently received program type. Also searches your selected program type. CT (Clock Time) The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock. Notes • Depending on the country/region, not all RDS functions may be available. • RDS will not work if the signal strength is too weak, or if the station you are tuned to is not transmitting RDS data. Selecting PTY 1 Press (PTY) during FM reception.
CD Repeat and shuffle play 1 Display items During playback, press (3) (REP) or (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the desired setting appears. Select A Source B Track name*1, Disc/artist name*1, Artist name*1, Album number*2, Album name*1, Track number/Elapsed playing time, Clock *1 The information of a CD TEXT, MP3/WMA is displayed. *2 Album number is displayed only when the album is changed. To play TRACK track repeatedly. ALBUM* album repeatedly. SHUF ALBUM* album in random order.
A list of detected devices appears in the display of the device to be connected. This unit is displayed as “XPLOD” on the device to be connected. Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming) Bluetooth operations To use the Bluetooth function, the following procedure is necessary. 1 Pairing When connecting Bluetooth devices for the first time, mutual registration is required. This is called “pairing.
Connection If pairing has already been achieved, start operation from here. To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to on Connecting an audio device 1 Be sure that both this unit and the audio device are switched to Bluetooth signal on. 2 Connect to this unit using the audio device. “ ” 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).
Making calls In the case of making calls from this unit, redial is used. 1 Press (SOURCE/OFF) repeatedly until “BT PHONE” appears. 2 Press and hold (handsfree) for 3 seconds or more. The phone call starts. To end a call Press Tips • Speak in the same way as you did when you stored the voice tag. • Store a voice tag while seated in the car, via this unit with “BT PHONE” source selected. Music streaming (handsfree) again. To call another phone, use your cellular phone, and then transfer the call.
Operating an audio device with this unit Other functions Changing the sound settings You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) of Bluetooth technology. (The operation differs depending on the audio device.) Adjusting the sound characteristics To Press 1 Play (6) (PAUSE)* on this unit. Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. Pause (6) (PAUSE)* on this unit. 2 Skip tracks SEEK –/+ (.
1 Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. 2 Press the select button repeatedly until the desired item appears. 3 Rotate the control dial to select the setting (example “ON” or “OFF”). AUX-A*1 (AUX Audio) Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” “OFF” (page 23). A.OFF (Auto Off) Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M (Minutes).
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 difference between the unit and the portable audio device. Follow the procedure below: Connecting the portable audio device 1 Turn off the portable audio device. 2 Turn down the volume on the unit. 3 Connect to the unit.
– CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or multi-session. Playback order of MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file (track) About Bluetooth function What is Bluetooth technology? • Bluetooth wireless technology is a short-range wireless technology that enables wireless data communication between digital devices, such as a cellular phone and a headset.
• We do not take any responsibility for the leakage of information during Bluetooth communication. • Connection with all Bluetooth devices cannot be guaranteed. – A device featuring Bluetooth function is required to conform to the Bluetooth standard specified by Bluetooth SIG, and be authenticated. – Even if the connected device conforms to the above mentioned Bluetooth standard, some devices may not be connected or work correctly, depending on the features or specifications of the device.
Removing the unit 1 Specifications Remove the protection collar. 1 Detach the front panel (page 7). 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, then pull it out. FOR UNITED STATES CUSTOMERS. NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. POUR LES CONSOMMATEURS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS. NON APPLICABLE AU CANADA, Y COMPRIS LA PROVINCE DE QUÉBEC.
*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’s performance, operating system, software application, etc. *2 Bluetooth standard profiles indicate the purpose of Bluetooth communication between devices.
The display disappears from/does not appear in the display window. • The dimmer is set to “DIM-ON” (page 22). • The display disappears if you press and hold (SOURCE/OFF). t Press (SOURCE/OFF) on the unit until the display appears. • The connectors are dirty (page 25). The Auto Off function does not operate. The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates after turning off the unit. t Turn off the unit. Radio reception The stations cannot be received. The sound is hampered by noises.
The phone is not connected. When the Bluetooth audio is played back, the phone is not connected even if you press (handsfree). t Connect from the phone. The phone sound quality is poor. Phone sound quality depends on reception conditions of cellular phone. t Move your car to a place where you can enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the reception is poor. The volume of the connected audio device is low (high). Volume level will differ depending on the audio device.
If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: 1 Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions. 2 Reset the unit. Note: Stored data may be erased. 3 Please contact (U.S.A. only); Call 1-800-222-7669 URL http://www.SONY.com http://www.sony.
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