F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\010COV.fm masterpage: Cover 010COV.book Page 1 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM 4-548-379-11(1) Bluetooth® Audio System Operating Instructions GB Mode d’emploi FR Owner’s Record The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record these numbers in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. Serial No.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\020INT.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM For safety, be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. For details, see “Connection/Installation” (page 31). The nameplate indicating operating voltage, etc., is located on the bottom of the chassis. Warning FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA.
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F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\030TOC.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 4 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Additional Information Table of Contents Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Guide to Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Started Detaching the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Resetting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 5 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit Front panel removed (inner panel) N-Mark Touch the control dial with Android phone to make BLUETOOTH connection. Disc slot Display window SEEK +/– Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 6 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Press to thumbs up, or to thumbs down in Pandora® (page 14). RM-X231 Remote commander (repeat) (shuffle) MIC (page 16) PAUSE MEGA BASS Press to turn on/off the MEGA BASS function. PTY (program type) Select PTY in RDS. CAT (category) (MEX-N5100BT only) Select radio channels in SiriusXM. AUX input jack DSPL (display) Press to change display items.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 7 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Getting Started Detaching the Front Panel You can detach the front panel of this unit to prevent theft. 1 Resetting the unit Before operating the unit for the first time, after replacing the car battery, or changing the connections, you must reset the unit. Press RESET on the inner panel with a ball-point pen, etc., after detaching the front panel.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 8 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Connecting with a Smartphone by One touch (NFC) By touching the control dial on the unit with an NFC* compatible smartphone, the unit is paired and connected with the smartphone automatically. * NFC (Near Field Communication) is a technology enabling short-range wireless communication between various devices, such as mobile phones and IC tags.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 9 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Connecting with a paired BLUETOOTH device To use a paired device, connection with this unit is required. Some paired devices will connect automatically. 1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [SET BT SIGNL], then press it.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 10 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Connecting Other Portable Audio Device 1 2 3 Listening to the Radio Turn off the portable audio device. Listening to the Radio Turn down the volume on the unit. To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER]. Connect the portable audio device to the AUX input jack (stereo mini jack) on the unit with a connecting cord (not supplied)*.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 11 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Using Radio Data System (RDS) Selecting program types (PTY) 1 2 Press PTY during FM reception. Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 12 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM 3 4 Enter the current passcode on the current passcode input display, then press ENTER. The initial passcode is [0000]. Enter your new 4-digit passcode on the new passcode input display, then press ENTER.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 13 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM To remove the device Stop playback, then remove the device. Searching and Playing Tracks Caution for iPhone When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit during a call, as a sudden loud sound may result when the call ends.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 14 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Listening to Pandora® Pandora® is available to stream music through your iPhone and Android phone. You can control Pandora® on a BLUETOOTH connected iPhone/ Android phone from this unit. The Pandora® service is not available in some countries/regions.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 15 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM From the call history Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH only) 1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [RECENT CALL], then press it. A list of the call history appears. To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device” (page 7).
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 16 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM By voice tags You can make a call by saying the voice tag stored in a connected cellular phone that has a voice dialing function. 1 Press CALL, rotate the control dial to select [VOICE DIAL], then press it. Alternatively, press ENTER while the “SongPal” function is off. 2 Say the voice tag stored on the cellular phone.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 17 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Selecting the source or application You can operate to select the desired source or application on iPhone/Android phone. To select the source Press SRC repeatedly. Alternatively, press SRC, rotate the control dial to select the desired source, then press ENTER.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 18 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Using Siri Eyes Free Siri Eyes Free allows you to use an iPhone handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone. This function requires you to connect an iPhone to the unit with BLUETOOTH Auto Paring. Availability is limited iPhone 4s or later. Make sure that your iPhone is running the latest iOS version.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 19 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM AUTO OFF Shuts off automatically after a desired time when the unit is turned off: [NO], [30S] (30 seconds), [30M] (30 minutes), [60M] (60 minutes). STEERING Registers/resets the setting of the steering wheel remote. (Available when connected with the connection cable RC-SR1 (not supplied).) (Available only while the source is off and the clock is displayed.
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F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 21 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Display Setup (DISPLAY) DEMO (demonstration) Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF]. DIMMER For MEX-N5100BT: Dims the display: [ON], [OFF], [AT] (auto) ([AT] is available only when the illumination control lead is connected, and turn on the head light). For MEX-N4100BT: Changes the display brightness: [ON], [OFF].
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 22 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs Additional Information Updating the Firmware You can update the firmware of this unit from the following support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ To update the firmware, visit the support site, then follow the online instructions. Precautions Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 23 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Compatible Model BLUETOOTH® USB iPod classic* iPod nano (7th generation)* iPod nano (6th generation)* iPod nano (5th generation)* iPod nano (4th generation)* iPod nano (3rd generation)* Notes on the lithium battery Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, immediately consult a doctor.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 24 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Separation: 50 dB at 1 kHz Frequency response: 20 – 15,000 Hz AM Tuning range: 530 – 1,710 kHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector Sensitivity: 26 μV CD Player section Signal-to-noise ratio: 120 dB Frequency response: 10 – 20,000 Hz Wow and flutter: Below measurable limit Corresponding codec: MP3 (.mp3), WMA (.wma) and AAC (.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 25 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Copyrights SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and Subscription sold separately. www.siriusxm.com Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under license.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 26 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM The contents of the memory have been erased. The reset button has been pressed. Store again into the memory. The power supply lead or battery has been disconnected or not connected properly. Stored stations and correct time are erased. The fuse has blown. Makes a noise when the position of the ignition is switched.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 27 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM BLUETOOTH function The connecting device cannot detect this unit. Before the pairing is made, set this unit to pairing standby mode. While connected to a BLUETOOTH device, this unit cannot be detected from another device. Disconnect the current connection and search for this unit from another device.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 28 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Siri Eyes Free is not activated. Perform the handsfree registration for an iPhone that supports Siri Eyes Free. Set the Siri function on the iPhone to on. Cancel the BLUETOOTH connection with the iPhone and the unit, and reconnect. SongPal operation Application name is mismatched with the actual application in “SongPal”.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 29 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM APP DISPLAY: A screen setting display of the application is open. Exit the screen setting display of the application to enable button operation. PAN NO SUPRT: Pandora® does not support the device. For details on compatible devices, visit the support site. APP LIST: The contents list of the CD/USB/iPod is open.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 30 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM CHK ANT The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. The antenna cable may be either disconnected or damaged. Verify that the antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner. Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. Replace the antenna if the cable is damaged.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 31 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Connection/Installation Parts List for Installation Cautions Run all ground (earth) leads to a common ground (earth) point. Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat railing). Before making connections, turn the car ignition off to avoid short circuits.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 32 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Connection (For MEX-N5100BT) Subwoofer*1 *3 *3 *3 Power amplifier*1 from a wired remote control (not supplied)*4 Satellite radio tuner (SiriusXM)*1 White White/black striped Gray Front speaker*1*2 Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Purple Rear speaker*1*2 Purple/black striped Black Yellow Red Blue/white striped (MAX 0.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 33 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Connection (For MEX-N4100BT) Subwoofer*1 *6 *3 *3 Power amplifier*1 from a wired remote control (not supplied)*4 White White/black striped Gray Front speaker*1*2 Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Rear speaker*1*2 Purple Purple/black striped Black Yellow Red For details, see “Making connections” (page 34). Blue/white striped (MAX 0.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 34 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Speaker connection Making connections To a common ground (earth) point First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then connect the yellow and red power supply leads. To the +12 V power terminal which is energized at all times Be sure to first connect the black ground (earth) lead to a common ground (earth) point.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Right 010COV.book Page 35 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM 2 Installation Mount the unit onto the bracket , then attach the protection collar . Removing the protection collar and the bracket Before installing the unit, remove the protection collar and the bracket from the unit. 1 Pinch both edges of the protection collar , then pull it out.
F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\01GB-MEXN5100BTUC\040CD.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 36 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Note To prevent malfunction, install only with the supplied screws . Detaching and attaching the front panel For details, see “Detaching the Front Panel” (page 7). Resetting the unit For details, see “Resetting the unit” (page 7). Fuse replacement When replacing the fuse, be sure Fuse (10 A) to use one matching the amperage rating stated on the original fuse.
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F:\0918\4548379111\4548379111MEXN5100BTUC\02FR-MEXN5100BTUC\020INT.fm masterpage: Left 010COV.book Page 2 Thursday, September 18, 2014 10:49 AM Pour plus de sécurité, installez cet appareil dans le tableau de bord du véhicule, car la section arrière de l’appareil devient chaude en cours de fonctionnement. Pour plus de détails, reportez-vous à la section « Raccordement/Installation » (page 34). La plaque signalétique indiquant la tension d’alimentation, etc. se trouve sur le dessous du châssis.