Sony MEXBT3100 Operating Instructions Manual

Sony MEXBT3100 Operating Instructions Manual

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MEXBT3100PUC\010COV.fm
000COV.book Page 1 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM
Bluetooth
Audio System
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-BT3100P Serial No.
To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6.
Pour annuler l'affichage de démonstration (DEMO), reportez-
vous à la page 4.
MEX-BT3100P
®
masterpage:Right
4-427-433-11(1)
Operating Instructions GB
Mode d'emploi
MEX-BT3100P
4-427-433-11(1)
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  • Page 1 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-BT3100P Serial No.
  • Page 2 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\020INT.fm 000COV.book Page 2 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM You are cautioned that any changes or Be sure to install this unit in the modifications not expressly approved in dashboard of the car for safety. this manual could void your authority to For installation and connections, operate this equipment.
  • Page 3 Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any Warning if your car’s ignition has no use of such marks by Sony Corporation is ACC position under license. Other trademarks and trade Be sure to set the Auto Off function names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\030TOC.fm 000COV.book Page 4 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Table of contents Getting Started ........... . . 6 Notes on Bluetooth function .
  • Page 5 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\030TOC.fm 000COV.book Page 5 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM App Remote via Bluetooth wireless technology (Android phone) ..30 Two-way Music Control with Android phone ....... 31 Sound Settings and Setup Menu.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Faulty Caution installation or service may be dangerous and IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE may invalidate any warranty that may apply to FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR this device.
  • Page 7: Setting The Clock

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 7 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Press , rotate the control dial Detaching the front panel until “DISPLAY” appears, then press You can detach the front panel of this unit Rotate the control dial until “DEMO” to prevent theft.
  • Page 8: Location Of Controls

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 8 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth location of controls and basic operations. Pandora®: To skip a track (press  +). ...
  • Page 9 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 9 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM  Disc slot /: Thumbs down ()/up () (press and hold for 1 second) page 16, Insert the disc (label side up), playback starts. : PAUSE  Display window To pause playback.
  • Page 10: Rm-X231 Remote Commander

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 10 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM   ()/ () buttons *5 When the SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected. To control Radio/CD/USB/Pandora® via USB/Bluetooth audio/Bluetooth *6 This button has a tactile dot. Pandora®/App Remote, the same as ...
  • Page 11: Radio

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 11 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM To call a stored phone number (press); to store a phone number as a preset Radio (press and hold) (in the call menu) (Bluetooth phone). To pause playback (press ). Storing and receiving *1 If a SiriusXM Connect tuner is connected: stations...
  • Page 12: Rds

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 12 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Rotate the control dial until the desired Receiving the stored stations program type appears, then press it. The unit starts to search for a station Select the band, then press a number broadcasting the selected program type.
  • Page 13: Playing A Disc

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 13 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM USB devices • MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB Playing a disc devices compliant with the USB standard can be used. This unit can play CD-DA (also containing • Backup of data to a USB device is CD TEXT) and CD-R/CD-RW (MP3/ recommended.
  • Page 14: Ipod

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 14 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM To remove the USB device, stop the USB playback, then remove the USB device. iPod Notes • Do not use USB devices so large or heavy that In these Operating Instructions, “iPod” is they may fall down due to vibration, or cause a used as a general reference for the iPod loose connection.
  • Page 15: Operating An Ipod Directly - Passenger Control

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 15 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Caution for iPhone Operating an iPod directly When you connect iPhone via USB, phone call — Passenger control volume is controlled by iPhone, not the unit. Do not inadvertently increase the volume on the unit during a call, as sudden loud sound may result You can operate an iPod directly even when when the call ends.
  • Page 16: Pandora® Internet Radio Via Usb (Iphone)

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 16 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Adjust the volume on this unit. Pandora® internet To pause playback, press  (PAUSE). To resume playback press again. radio via USB (iPhone) To skip a track, press  +. Pandora®...
  • Page 17: App Remote Via Usb (Iphone)

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 17 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Shuffle Shuffle allows you to listen to tracks played App Remote via USB on one or more Pandora® stations in your station list randomly. (iPhone) Edit your Shuffle station selections on the device before connection.
  • Page 18: Two-Way Music Control With Iphone

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 18 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Two-way Music Control with iPhone Searching and playing tracks Open the USB cover, then connect iPhone to the USB port with a USB Playing tracks in various connection cable for iPhone (not modes supplied)*.
  • Page 19: Searching A Track By Name - Quick-Browzer

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 19 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Shuffle play Searching a track by Select To play name — Quick-BrowZer™ SHUF ALBUM album in random order. You can search for a track in a CD or USB device easily by category.
  • Page 20: Searching A Track By Listening To Track Passages - Zappin

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 20 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Press . Searching a track by listening The display returns to the Quick- to track passages — ZAPPIN™ BrowZer mode and the selected item appears. By playing back short track passages in a Rotate the control dial to select the CD or USB device in sequence, you can desired item and press it.
  • Page 21: Connecting Bluetooth Devices

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 21 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Operating the Bluetooth Connecting functions Bluetooth devices Press . The call menu appears. Bluetooth operations Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it. The Bluetooth function allows for handsfree calling and music streaming via this unit.
  • Page 22: Pairing

    A list of detected devices appears in the display of the device to be connected. • While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this This unit is displayed as “Sony unit cannot be detected from another device. Automotive” on the device to be To enable detection, enter the pairing mode and search for this unit from another device.
  • Page 23: Connection

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 23 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Turn on the cellular phone and activate the Bluetooth signal. Connection between this unit and the Bluetooth device may be automatic, depending on the Connect to this unit using the cellular device.
  • Page 24: Handsfree Calling

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 24 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Handsfree calling With Bluetooth signal on: when the ignition is turned to on, this unit reconnects automatically Once the unit is connected to the cellular to the last-connected cellular phone. But phone, you can make/receive handsfree automatic connection also depends on the calls by operating this unit.
  • Page 25 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 25 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Note Calling from the phonebook The call history in this unit may not change even When connecting to a cellular phone if the respective cellular phone’s call history is supporting PBAP (Phone Book Access deleted.
  • Page 26 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 26 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Operations during a call Preset dial Contacts (up to 6) in the phonebook can be Presetting the volume of the ringtone stored in the preset dial. and talker’s voice Select a phone number that you want to You can preset the volume level of the store in the preset dial, from the...
  • Page 27: Music Streaming

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 27 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Press  repeatedly until “BT AUDIO” appears. Store voice tags while seated in the car, via this unit with “BT PHONE” source selected. Operate the audio device to start playback.
  • Page 28: Initializing Bluetooth Settings

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 28 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Press  –/+ (/ Note Skip tracks ) [press once for each When disposing of this unit, preset numbers track] should be deleted with “BT INIT.” Press and hold  –/+ Reverse/ Fast-forward (/) [hold to...
  • Page 29: Pandora® Internet Radio Via Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Android™ & Blackberry® Phones)

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 29 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Press * (PAUSE) to start playback. * When the mobile device is connected, the Pandora® internet radio device number may appear. Make sure that via Bluetooth wireless the same numbers are displayed (e.g., 123456) in this unit and the mobile device, technology (Android™...
  • Page 30: App Remote Via Bluetooth Wireless Technology (Android Phone)

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 30 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Press  + to select the sorting order “BY DATE” or “A TO Z.” App Remote via Rotate the control dial to select the Bluetooth wireless desired station, then press it. technology (Android Playback starts.
  • Page 31: Two-Way Music Control With Android Phone

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 31 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Two-way Music Control with Android phone Sound Settings and Setup Menu Before connecting the mobile device, turn down the volume of the unit. Enjoying sophisticated Connect this unit and the mobile sound functions —...
  • Page 32 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 32 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Customizing the equalizer Optimizing sound by Time curve — EQ7 Setting Alignment — Listening Position “CUSTOM” of EQ7 allows you to make your own equalizer settings. The unit can simulate a natural sound field by delaying the sound output from each After selecting a source, press , speaker to suit your position.
  • Page 33 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 33 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Rotate the control dial to select the Press (BACK) to return to the subwoofer position from “NEAR,” previous display. “NORMAL” or “FAR,” then press it. Press (BACK) to return to the The DM+ setting can be memorized for each previous display.
  • Page 34: Adjusting Setup Items

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 34 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM During reception/playback, press BEEP , rotate the control dial until Activates the beep sound: “ON,” “OFF.” “SOUND” appears, then press it. AUTO OFF Rotate the control dial until “SW Shuts off automatically after a desired DIREC”...
  • Page 35 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 35 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM EQ7 SETTING (page 32) SW DIREC* (Subwoofer Direct Connection) POSITION SW MODE (Subwoofer Mode) SET F/R POS (Set Front/Rear Position) Selects the subwoofer mode: “1,” “2,” “3,” (page 32) “OFF.”...
  • Page 36 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 36 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM APP REM: AUX VOL* (AUX Volume level) Starts establishing App Remote. Adjusts the volume level for each connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.
  • Page 37: Using Optional Equipment

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 37 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM SiriusXM Connect tuner Using optional Everything worth listening to is on equipment SiriusXM, getting over 130 channels, including the most commercial-free music, Auxiliary audio plus the best sports, news, talk and entertainment.
  • Page 38: Additional Information

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 38 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Storing channels While receiving the channel that you want Additional to store, press and hold a number button ( to ) until “MEM” appears. Information To receive the stored channel, select “SX1,” “SX2” Precautions or “SX3”...
  • Page 39 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 39 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM • Discs that this unit CANNOT play About iPod – Discs with labels, stickers, or sticky tape or paper attached. Doing so may cause a • You can connect to the following iPod malfunction, or may ruin the disc.
  • Page 40 • Microwaves emitting from a Bluetooth this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. device may affect the operation of electronic medical devices. Turn off this unit and other Bluetooth devices in the following locations, as it may cause an accident.
  • Page 41: Maintenance

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 41 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Notes Maintenance • For safety, turn off the ignition before cleaning the connectors, and remove the key from the Replacing the lithium battery of the ignition switch. remote commander •...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 42 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM Maximum current: 1 A Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz) Supplied accessories: Remote commander: RM-X231 Wireless Communication Microphone Communication System: Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Bluetooth Standard version 2.1 + EDR Optional accessories/equipment: Output:...
  • Page 43 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 43 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM  An optional power amplifier is connected and to the power supply lead of a car’s antenna you are not using the built-in amplifier. (aerial) booster (only when your car has built-in radio antenna (aerial) in the rear/ The contents of the memory have been side glass).
  • Page 44 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Left MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 44 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM The display items do not scroll. Connection is not possible.  For discs with very many characters, those may  The connection is controlled from one side not scroll. (this unit or Bluetooth device), but not both.
  • Page 45 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 45 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM The volume of the connected audio device is Bluetooth function cannot operate. low (high).  Turn off the unit by pressing   Volume level will differ depending on the for more than 2 seconds, then turn the unit on audio device.
  • Page 46 – Check the connection. If the error indication – Access the phonebook in the cellular phone remains on in the display, consult your again. nearest Sony dealer. MEM FAILURE (Memory Failure) OVERLOAD  This unit failed to store the contact in the ...
  • Page 47 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Right MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 47 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM P (preset number) EMPTY NO STATION  The preset dial is empty.  There is no station on your Pandora® account. – Create the station on the mobile device. UNKNOWN ...
  • Page 48  Your subscription has been updated. – Press . 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.
  • Page 49 G:\#sagyou\0613\4427433111\4427433111MEXBT3100PUC\01GB- masterpage:Blank MEXBT3100PUC\040CD.fm 000COV.book Page 49 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 9:30 PM MEX-BT3100P 4-427-433-11(1)
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