E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US+00COV-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 1 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM 2-693-038-21 (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-BT5000 Serial No.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US01INT-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 2 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 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. Warning 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 and RSS-Gen of IC Rules.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US+00COV-UTOC.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 3 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Table of Contents Welcome ! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Bluetooth function Getting Started Before using the Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . Menu operations of the Bluetooth function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Configuring Bluetooth Settings . . . . . . . . . Pairing this unit with a Bluetooth device . . . .
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 4 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Welcome ! Getting Started Thank you for purchasing this Sony Bluetooth™ Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. • CD playback You can play CD-DA (also containing CD TEXT*), CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/WMA files also containing Multi Session (page 20)) and ATRAC CD (ATRAC3 and ATRAC3plus format (page 21)).
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 5 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Detaching the front panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. Caution alarm If you turn the ignition switch to the OFF position without detaching the front panel, the caution alarm will sound for a few seconds. The alarm will only sound if the built-in amplifier is used. 1 Press (OFF). The unit is turned off. 2 Press (OPEN).
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 6 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Location of controls and basic operations Audio function Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 6 MEX-BT5000 7 89 0 qa Front panel removed qs qd qf RESET Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 7 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Card remote commander RM-X301 1 qg 3 4 qh qa 7 qk ql 9 w; wa qj ws The following buttons on the card remote commander have also different buttons/functions from the unit. qg ENTER button To apply a setting. qh LIST/CAT*2 button To list up. qj Number buttons Buttons 1 to 6 share the same functions as the number buttons on the unit.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 8 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Bluetooth function Main unit 1 2 3 4 5 MEX-BT5000 6 7 8 9 0 Front panel removed qa RESET Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote commander control the same functions as those on the unit. A SOURCE button To power on; change the source (Radio/CD/ MD*1/Bluetooth AUDIO/AUX/SAT*2). B Joystick Rotate to: Adjust the volume.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 9 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Card remote commander RM-X301 7 3 6 1 qs qg qh Note If the unit is turned off and the display disappears, it cannot be operated with the card remote commander unless (SOURCE) on the unit is pressed, or a disc is inserted to activate the unit first. Tip For details on how to replace the battery, see “Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander” on page 21.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 10 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM CD Radio For details on selecting a CD/MD changer, see page 18. Storing and receiving stations Caution Display items Example: when you set Info (information) mode to “All” (page 17). A B When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an accident. Storing automatically — BTM 1 Press (SOURCE) repeatedly until “TUNER” appears.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 11 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Receiving a station through a list — LIST Bluetooth function You can list up the frequency. Before using the Bluetooth function 1 Select the band, then press the joystick. The frequency appears. Menu operations of the Bluetooth function The Bluetooth settings can be configured from the Bluetooth function menu or CALL menu.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 12 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Bluetooth Settings menu The process of searching for a connectable device begins, then the detected device name(s) appear in a list. If a device name cannot be received, “Unknown” will be displayed. Search time varies depending on the number of Bluetooth devices. “z” indicates the default settings. Signal To switch the Bluetooth signal output of this unit to “ON” or “OFF.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 13 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Notes • While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. To be detected, disconnect the current connection and search for this unit from another device. • Depending on the device, searching from this unit may not be possible. In this case, search for this unit from the connecting device.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 14 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Tips • Preset Dial also allows you to make a call by pressing a number button twice after pressing (CALL). • On the “Dialed Calls,” “Received Calls” and “Preset Dial” menus, you can make a call by pressing (CALL) while the phone number is displayed. Presetting the volume of ring tone and talker’s voice You can preset the volume level of the ring tone and talker’s voice.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 15 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM 1 Select “Preset Dial” from the CALL menu. 2 Select the preset number (P1 – P6) to store, then select “Save.” 3 Select the name to store. 4 Select a phone number of the selected name. 5 Select “yes” when “Save?” appears. Note To replace a registered preset number, delete the existing registration first, then store the new phone number.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 16 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Speaker Sel*4 (Speaker Select) To set the front speaker to output the ring tone, dial-tone and other party’s voice. – “FR-L” (z): to output from the left channel of front speakers. – “FR-R”: to output from the right channel of front speakers. – “Front”: to output from both front speakers.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 17 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Display Sound Image To set various display images. – “Space Producer” (z): to create animated onscreen patterns in time with the music. – “All”: to step repeatedly through the display images in all display modes. – “off”: to not display any image. – “SA 1 – 5”: to display the Spectrum Analyzer. – “Movie 1 – 3”: to display a movie.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 18 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM 5 6 Select the frequency you wish to adjust. Adjustable frequency in each range: LOW: 60 Hz or 100 Hz MID: 500 Hz or 1.0 kHz HI: 10.0 kHz or 12.5 kHz Adjust the equalizer curve. The volume level is adjustable in 1 dB steps, from –10 dB to +10 dB. Skipping albums and discs 1 During playback, push the joystick up/down.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 19 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM You can connect optional Sony portable devices to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the unit. If the changer or other device is not connected to the terminal, the unit allows you to listen to the portable device on your car speakers. Note When connecting a portable device, be sure BUS CONTROL IN is not connected.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 20 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Additional Information Precautions • If your car has been parked in direct sunlight, allow the unit to cool off before operating it. • Power antenna will extend automatically while the unit is operating. Moisture condensation On a rainy day or in a very damp area, moisture condensation may occur inside the lenses and display of the unit.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 21 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Playback order of MP3/WMA files MP3/WMA Folder (album) MP3/WMA file (track) For details on ATRAC CD, see the SonicStage or SonicStage Simple Burner manual. Note Be sure to create the ATRAC CD using authorized software, such as SonicStage 2.0 or later, or SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 22 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Fuse replacement Removing the unit When replacing the fuse, be sure to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse. If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. 1 Remove the protection collar.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 23 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Specifications AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS POWER OUTPUT AND TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 23.2 watts per channel minimum continuous average power into 4 ohms, 4 channels driven from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 5% total harmonic distortion.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 24 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 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. General No power is being supplied to the unit. • Check the connection. If everything is in order, check the fuse.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 25 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Automatic tuning is not possible. • The local seek mode is set to “on.” t Set to “Local off” (page 17). • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Perform manual tuning. During FM reception, the “ST” indication flashes. • Tune in the frequency accurately. • The broadcast signal is too weak. t Set to “Mono on” (page 17). An FM program broadcast in stereo is heard in monaural.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 26 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Error displays/Messages Audio function Blank Disc Tracks have not been recorded on the MD. t Play an MD with recorded tracks. Error • The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. t Clean or insert the disc correctly. • The disc cannot play due to a problem. t Insert another disc. Failure (Illuminates until any button is pressed.
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 27 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM 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 time the problem began.
01US+03BCO-U.fm masterpage:Right 01US+00COV-U.book Page 28 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM 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.