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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. To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 21.
For safety, be sure to install this unit in the Warning dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. For details, see “Connection/Installation” NOT APPLICABLE IN CANADA, (page 38).
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This device complies with part 15 of FCC (1) This device may not cause harmful Rules and Innovation, Science and Economic interference, and Development Canada’s licence-exempt (2) this device must accept any interference RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following received, two conditions: including interference that may cause...
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BLUETOOTH wireless technology is used, but security may not be enough Caution depending on the setting. Be careful when IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR communicating using BLUETOOTH wireless ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR technology. CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER ...
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit PTY (program type) VOICE (page 18, 20, 21) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds Select PTY in RDS. to activate voice dial, voice recognition (browse) (page 13, 15, 16, 17) (Android smartphone only), or the Siri Enter the browse mode during playback.
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/// Select a setup item, etc. ENTER Enter the selected item. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to establish or terminate the “Sony | Music Center” function. / (prev/next) +/– (album +/–) VOL (volume) +/– Remove the insulation film before use.
Resetting the Unit Getting Started Before operating the unit for the first time, after replacing the car battery, or changing Detaching the Front Panel the connections, you must reset the unit. Press DSPL and CALL for more than You can detach the front panel of this unit to 2 seconds.
Touch the N-Mark part of the unit Preparing a BLUETOOTH with the N-Mark part of the smartphone. Device You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device”...
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Rotate the control dial to select [SET To disconnect the paired device DEVICE 1]* or [SET DEVICE 2]*, then Perform steps 2 to 4 to disconnect after this press it. unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired. flashes while the unit is in pairing standby mode.
Connecting a USB Device With BLUETOOTH signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically to the last-connected cellular phone. Turn down the volume on the unit. To install the microphone Connect the USB device to the unit. For details, see “Installing the microphone”...
Using Radio Data System Listening to the Radio (RDS) Listening to the Radio Selecting program types (PTY) To listen to the radio, press SRC to select [TUNER]. Press PTY during FM reception. Rotate the control dial until the Storing automatically (BTM) desired program type appears, then press it.
Notes Listening to the SiriusXM • The activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up to an hour. Radio (MEX-N5300BT only) • Your radio will need to be turned on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.
Enter the passcode by rotating the control dial on the unit or pressing / on the remote commander. Playback To move the entry position, press / (SEEK –/+) on the unit or / on the remote commander. Playing a Disc The initial passcode is [0000].
• [BT AUDIO] does not appear in the display while Before making a connection, select the USB running the “Sony | Music Center” application via mode (Android mode or MSC/MTP mode) the BLUETOOTH function.
Rotate the control dial to select the desired search category, then press it to confirm. Listening to Pandora® Repeat step 2 to search the desired track. Pandora® is available to stream music Playback starts. through your iPhone. You can control Pandora®...
When activating the BLUETOOTH function You can adjust the volume level. Handsfree Calling (via Press MENU, then select [SOUND] [SET BTA BLUETOOTH only) VOL] (page 23). To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. You can connect two cellular phones to Available Operations in the unit.
Rotate the control dial to select an By redial initial from the initial list, then press Press CALL. Rotate the control dial to select a When two cellular phones are connected name from the name list, then press to the unit, rotate the control dial to select either phone, then press it.
• What you can control with “Sony | Music Center” varies depending on the connected device. • To make use of “Sony | Music Center” features, see the details on your iPhone/Android smartphone. • Visit the website below and check the compatible iPhone/Android smartphone models.
This function requires you to reply icon. connect an iPhone to the unit via Activate the “Sony | Music Center” BLUETOOTH. Availability is limited to iPhone application, then touch the [Reply] (reply) 4s or later. Make sure that your iPhone is icon.
BLUETOOTH (SOUND), Display setup (DISPLAY), audio source even if you do not specify a track to BLUETOOTH setup (BLUETOOTH), “Sony | play. Music Center” setup (SONY APP) • When connecting the iPhone to the USB port, “Siri Eyes Free”...
While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and General Setup (GENERAL) hold the button on the steering wheel remote control you want to assign the function to. When registration is DEMO (demonstration) complete, [REGISTERED] is displayed. Activates the demonstration: [ON], [OFF]. ...
RGB RED, RGB GRN, RGB BLUE For MEX-N4380BT: Adjustable color range: [0] – [32] ([0] [OFF], [ON], [CLK] (clock). cannot be set for all color ranges). To set this function to be active only...
“Sony | Music Center” Setup Notes on discs (SONY APP) Establish and terminate “Sony | Music • Do not expose discs to direct sunlight or Center” function (connection). heat sources such as hot air ducts, nor leave it in a car parked in direct sunlight.
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Please note that the use of this accessory with an Apple product may affect wireless performance. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Maintenance Specifications Replacing the lithium battery (CR2025) FOR THE CUSTOMERS IN THE USA. NOT of the remote commander APPLICABLE IN CANADA, INCLUDING IN When the battery becomes weak, the range THE PROVINCE OF QUEBEC. of the remote commander becomes shorter. POUR LES CLIENTS AUX ÉTATS-UNIS.
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Power amplifier section Compatible Android Open Accessory protocol (AOA): 2.0 Output: Speaker outputs Corresponding codec: Speaker impedance: 4 Ω – 8 Ω MP3 (.mp3) Maximum power output: 55 W × 4 (at 4 Ω) Bit rate: 8 kbps – 320 kbps (Supports VBR (Variable Bit Rate)) General Sampling rate: 16 kHz –...
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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and distribution. any use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under – Neither the name of the Xiph.org Foundation nor license. Other trademarks and trade names are the names of its contributors may be used to those of their respective owners.
The display/illumination flashes. Troubleshooting The power supply is not sufficient. – Check that the car battery supplies The following checklist will help you remedy enough power to the unit. (The power problems you may encounter with your unit. requirement is 12 V DC.) Before going through the checklist below, check the connection and operating The operation buttons do not function.
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USB device playback BLUETOOTH function A USB device takes longer to play. The connecting device cannot detect this The USB device contains files with a unit. Before the pairing is made, set this unit to complicated tree structure. pairing standby mode.
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Echo or noise occurs in phone call The connected BLUETOOTH audio device conversations. cannot be controlled. Lower the volume. Check that the connected BLUETOOTH Set EC/NC Mode to [EC/NC-1] or [EC/NC-2] audio device supports AVRCP. (page 19). ...
BLUETOOTH, the display Wait until reading is complete and automatically switches to [BT AUDIO]. playback starts automatically. This may The “Sony | Music Center” application or take some time depending on the file BLUETOOTH function has failed. organization.
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Connect the USB device again. APP ––––––––: A connection with the application is not established. USB NO DEV Make the “Sony | Music Center” Make sure the USB device or USB cable is connection again (page 19). securely connected.
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For Pandora® operation: SKIP LIMIT: Skipping tracks is not allowed. Wait until the commercial ends, next track BAD NETWORK: The network connection is begins, or select another station on the unstable or lost. list. Pandora® limits the number of skips ...
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CHAN UNSUB NO SIGNAL The channel that you have requested is SiriusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner is having not included in your SiriusXM subscription difficulty receiving the SiriusXM satellite package or the channel that you were signal. Verify that your vehicle is outdoors with listening to is no longer included in your SiriusXM subscription package.
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OFF position, nor remove the USB device (page 25). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you take the unit to be repaired because of device playback trouble, bring the device that was used at the time the problem began.
Parts List for Installation Connection/Installation Cautions • Run all ground (earth) leads to a × 2 common ground (earth) point. • Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or caught in moving parts (e.g., seat ...
Connection (For MEX-N5300BT) Subwoofer* Power amplifier* Satellite radio tuner (SiriusXM)* White White/black striped Front speaker* Gray Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Rear speaker* Purple Purple/black striped Black Yellow For details, see “Making connections” (page 41). Blue/white striped Orange/white striped from a wired remote control (not supplied)* ...
Connection (For MEX-N4380BT) Subwoofer* Power amplifier* White White/black striped Front speaker* Gray Gray/black striped Green Green/black striped Rear speaker* Purple Purple/black striped Black Yellow For details, see “Making connections” (page 41). Blue/white striped from a wired remote control (not supplied)* ...
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*1 Not supplied For MEX-N5300BT: *2 Speaker impedance: 4 Ω – 8 Ω × 4 To a car’s illumination signal *3 RCA pin cord (not supplied) *4 Depending on the type of car, use an adaptor for Be sure to first connect the black ground a wired remote control (not supplied).
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Installing the microphone Using the wired remote control To capture your voice during handsfree When using the steering wheel remote calling, you need to install the microphone control . Installation of the connection cable RC-SR1 (not supplied) is required before use. To enable the steering wheel remote ...
Mounting the unit in the Installation dashboard • Before installing, make sure the catches on Removing the protection collar both sides of the bracket are bent and the bracket inwards 2 mm ( in). • For Japanese cars, see “Mounting the unit Before installing the unit, remove the in a Japanese car”...
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Detaching and attaching the front You may not be able to install this unit in panel some makes of Japanese cars. In such a case, consult your Sony dealer. For details, see “Detaching the Front Panel” (page 8). TOYOTA ...