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4-533-738-91(1) Smartphone Cradle Operating Instructions Receiver To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 16. XSP-N1BT...
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Note on the lithium battery Be sure to install this unit in the dashboard of the Do not expose the battery to excessive heat such as car for safety. direct sunlight, fire or the like. For installation and connections, see the supplied installation/connections manual.
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Caution with adequate cellular signal strength. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY Emergency calls may not be possible on all cellular INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL phone networks or when certain network services DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, and/or phone features are in use.
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit There is a tactile dot to the right of the VOLUME + button. Remove the insulation film before use. RM-X311 Remote USB port Display window This window is not visible when a smartphone is placed on the unit.
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The cradle clamp rises and you will be able to remove your smartphone from the unit. Magnetic charging connector A Sony Xperia smartphone with a magnetic charging connector can be charged by placing it on the unit (page 9).
Select [Sony Car Audio] shown in the display of the BLUETOOTH device. If [Sony Car Audio] does not appear, repeat from step 2. For details on placing a smartphone on the unit, see page 9.
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To connect the last-connected device from this unit Activate the BLUETOOTH function on the Input passkey BLUETOOTH device. Press SOURCE. [0000] Select [BT PHONE] or [BT AUDIO]. Press ENTER to connect with the cellular phone, or PAUSE to connect with the audio device. When pairing is made, stays lit.
About the magnetic charging connector (page 15). Compatible smartphone dimensions (including a A Sony Xperia smartphone with a magnetic charging connector can be charged by placing it on smartphone case) are; Width: 150.7 mm maximum the unit.
Listening to the Radio Listening to the Radio Magnetic charging To listen to the radio, press SOURCE to select connector [TUNER]. Storing automatically (BTM) Press MODE to change the band (FM1, FM2, FM3, AM1 or AM2). Notes Place your smartphone before driving. A traffic Press and hold MENU.
Using Radio Data System (RDS) Playback Selecting program types (PTY) Playing a Disc Use PTY to display or search for a desired program Insert the disc (label side up). type. Press PTY during FM reception. Press / to select the desired program type, then press ENTER.
To remove the device Searching and Playing Tracks Stop playback, then remove the device. Caution for iPhone When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call Repeat play and shuffle play volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit During playback, press (repeat) for...
Press / to select [RECENT CALL], then press ENTER. Handsfree Calling A list of the call history appears. Press / to select a name or phone To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For number from the call history, then press details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”...
(this unit/cellular phone), press MODE or use SMS/E-mail/Notification reading is available for your cellular phone. Android devices with TTS engine installed. The “Smart Connect” application, provided by Sony Note Mobile Communications, is necessary for Twitter/ Depending on the cellular phone, handsfree connection Facebook/Calendar, etc., notification read out.
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Activating voice recognition (Android Establishing the App Remote phone only) connection By registering applications, you can control an Connect iPhone to the USB port or application by voice command. For details, refer to the help of the application. Android phone with the BLUETOOTH function.
C.AUDIO+ (clear audio+) procedure. Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital The following items can be set depending on the signal with the Sony recommended sound source and setting. settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF] when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed.) Press and hold MENU.
POSITION (listening position) RB ENH (rear bass enhancer) Rear Bass Enhancer enhances the bass sound by applying a low pass filter setting to the rear speakers. This function allows the rear speakers to work as a subwoofer if one is not connected. (Available only when [SW DIREC] is set to [OFF].) RBE MODE (rear bass enhancer mode) Selects the rear bass enhancer mode: [1], [2], [3],...
BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level) AUTO PAIRING Adjusts the volume level for each connected Start BLUETOOTH pairing automatically when BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB]. iOS device version 5.0 or later is connected via This setting negates the need to adjust the USB: [ON], [OFF].
Discs that this unit CANNOT play CD-R/CD-RW of poor recording quality. CD-R/CD-RW recorded with an incompatible Additional Information recording device. CD-R/CD-RW which is finalized incorrectly. Precautions CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ...
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There is an obstacle such as a person, metal, or device immediately. Should any problem persist, wall between this unit and BLUETOOTH device. consult your nearest Sony dealer. A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a If you have any questions or problems concerning...
Maintenance Specifications Replacing the lithium battery of the remote Tuner section commander When the battery becomes weak, the range of the Tuning range: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz remote commander becomes shorter. Replace the Antenna (aerial) terminal: battery with a new CR2025 lithium battery. Use of External antenna (aerial) connector any other battery may present a risk of fire or Intermediate frequency: 25 kHz...
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any *2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under of BLUETOOTH communication between devices. license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
The operation buttons do not function. Troubleshooting The disc will not eject. Press SRC and VOLUME – on the main unit for The following checklist will help you remedy more than 2 seconds to reset the unit. problems you may encounter with your unit. The contents stored in memory are erased.
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USB playback No ringtone. Adjust the volume by pressing VOL +/- while You cannot play back items via a USB hub. receiving a call. This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a USB Depending on the connecting device, the hub.
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Error displays/Messages The sound skips during playback of a BLUETOOTH audio device. ERROR Reduce the distance between the unit and the The disc is dirty or inserted upside down. BLUETOOTH audio device. Clean or insert the disc correctly. ...
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation, dial. Make sure that the number you intend to store consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD is correct (page 13).
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iPhone/Android ERROR BT iPhone Android OPEN APP App Remote iPhone MEM FAILURE Sony MEMORY BUSY NO DEV BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH P EMPTY ...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH ERROR BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH HUB NO SUPRT BLUETOOTH AVRCP BLUETOOTH iPod IPD STOP iPod/iPhone PAUSE NO DEV [USB] ...
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Apple Inc. Apple Inc. App Store 12 V DC MPEG Layer-3 177 × 100 × Thomson Fraunhofer IIS Android Google Play Google 160 × 111 × Google Inc. Xperia Sony Mobile Communications AB RM-X311 :(1) (1) USB...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH SIG BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Sony BLUETOOTH Sony LAN BLUETOOTH IEEE802 11b g BLUETOOTH...
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BLUETOOTH BTA VOL AUTO PAIRING BLUETOOTH [ 6 dB] [0 dB] [ 6 dB] BLUETOOTH [OFF] [ON] BLUETOOTH BT SIGNL [OFF] [SET F/R POS] [OFF] [ON] BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BT INIT DISPLAY BLUETOOTH DEMO [OFF] [ON] BLK OUT [OFF] [ON] (App Remote) APP REM App Remote DIMMER [OFF] [ON]...
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RB ENH POSITION [OFF] [SW DIREC] RBE MODE [2] [1] [OFF] [3] SET F/R POS LPF FREQ [60Hz] [50Hz] [120Hz] [100Hz] [80Hz] LPF SLOP () FRONT L [3] [2] [1] () FRONT R () FRONT SW DIREC () ALL App Remote CUSTOM [OFF] [RBE MODE]...
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ENTER [60M] / [DEMO] ENTER [OFF] [ON] / [DEMO OFF] ENTER SOUND SOUND C.AUDIO+ [OFF] [ON] Sony [OFF] [EQ10 PRESET] MENU / ENTER EQ10 PRESET [POP] [ROCK] [R AND B] GENERAL [JAZZ] [ELECTRONICA] [HIP HOP] [DANCE] SOUND [OFF] [CUSTOM] [SALSA] [REGUETON] ...
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Android App Remote Android iPhone BLUETOOTH App Remote ENTER VOICE Android [Say Source or App] iPhone Android iPhone Android 123456 ENTER Android / ENTER ENTER Android BAL FAD SW Level EQ SOURCE Position /...
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/ [RECENT CALL] ENTER / ENTER BLUETOOTH CALL / [DIAL NUMBER] ENTER / *ENTER CALL / CALL / [REDIAL] CALL ENTER PBAP CALL / [PHONEBOOK] ENTER [MEM] / ENTER / ENTER SOURCE [BT PHONE] / ENTER ENTER CALL...
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iPhone iPhone iPhone iPod [MODE IPOD] MODE iPod [MODE AUDIO] MODE (Quick BrowZer™) USB CD BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH A2DP AVRCP / ENTER BLUETOOTH SOURCE [BT AUDIO] Quick BrowZer App Remote BT AUDIO BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH / SOUND [BTA VOL]...
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(RDS) (PTY) / ENTER INFO AFFAIRS NEWS DRAMA EDUCATE SPORT iPod/USB VARIED SCIENCE CULTURE EASY M ROCK M POP M iPod CLASSICS LIGHT M M.O.R iPhone iPod iPod WEATHER OTHER M CHILDREN FINANCE RELIGION SOCIAL A iPod iPod LEISURE TRAVEL PHONE IN COUNTRY JAZZ...
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iPhone iPod BLUETOOTH iOS5 iPhone iPod iPhone iPod BLUETOOTH LOCK [ON] [AUTO PAIRING] iPhone/iPod BLUETOOTH iPhone/iPod BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH iPhone iPod RELEASE Android App Remote Sony Xperia 150.7 mm 77 mm 59 mm 12 mm...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH SOURCE [BT AUDIO] [BT PHONE] [0000] ENTER PAUSE BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH (NFC) BLUETOOTH *NFC NFC * Android CALL NFC Easy Connect / [BT SIGNL] Google Play™ ENTER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH N Mark...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH MENU / [GENERAL] ENTER BLUETOOTH / [CLOCK-ADJ] ENTER BLUETOOTH / / ENTER DSPL BLUETOOTH iPod/USB CALL iPod/USB / [PAIRING] iPod/iPhone ENTER iPod iPod/iPhone BLUETOOTH [Sony Car Audio] BLUETOOTH Sony Car Audio BLUETOOTH [0000]...
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ERROR iPhone/Android iPhone/Android OPEN APP "App Remote" MEM FAILURE iPhone Sony MEMORY BUSY NO DEV BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH P EMPTY UNKNOWN ...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH ERROR BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH HUB NO SUPRT AVRCP BLUETOOTH iPod IPD STOP iPod/iPhone PAUSE NO DEV [USB] ...
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Apple Inc. iPod touch App Store Apple Inc. MPEG Layer-3 177 × 100 × Thomson Fraunhofer IIS 160 × 111 × Android Google Play Google .Google Inc. Xperia RM-X311 :(1) Sony Mobile Communications AB (1) USB...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH SIG BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH Sony BLUETOOTH Sony BLUETOOTH (IEEE802.11b/g) LAN BLUETOOTH...
(RDS) (PTY) / ENTER INFO AFFAIRS NEWS DRAMA EDUCATE SPORT VARIED SCIENCE CULTURE ROCK M POP M LIGHT M M.O.R EASY M OTHER M CLASSICS iPod/USB FINANCE WEATHER "iPod" SOCIAL A CHILDREN iPhone iPod iPod TRAVEL PHONE IN RELIGION COUNTRY JAZZ...
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RELEASE iPhone/iPod BLUETOOTH iOS5 iPhone/iPod iPhone/iPod BLUETOOTH "LOCK" [ON] [AUTO PAIRING] BLUETOOTH iPhone/iPod iPhone/iPod BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH iPhone/iPod RELEASE Android App Remote Sony Xperia 150.7 ...
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BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH SOURCE [BT AUDIO] [BT PHONE] [0000] PAUSE ENTER BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH (NFC) BLUETOOTH *NFC NFC * Android 4.0 "NFC Easy Connect" CALL Google Play™ / ENTER [BT SIGNL] BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH BLUETOOTH...
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/ ENTER [GENERAL] / [CLOCK-ADJ] BLUETOOTH ENTER BLUETOOTH / / ENTER DSPL iPod/USB BLUETOOTH CALL iPod/USB / ENTER [PAIRING] iPod/iPhone iPod iPod/iPhone BLUETOOTH [Sony Car Audio] BLUETOOTH [Sony Car Audio] [0000] BLUETOOTH...