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The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the unit. Record the serial number in the spaces provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product. Model No. WX-850BT Serial No.
including interference that may cause undesired For safety, be sure to install this unit in the operation of the device. dashboard of the car as the rear side of the unit becomes hot during use. This transmitter must not be co-located or operated For details, see “Connection/Installation”...
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Caution Be sure to set the AUTO OFF function (page 18). The unit will shut off completely and IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL automatically in the set time after the unit is turned off, which prevents battery drain.
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit (browse) (page 12, 13) VOICE (page 15, 16, 17) Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to Enter the browse mode during playback. activate voice dial, voice recognition when the PTY (program type) “SongPal”...
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MODE (page 10, 11, 13, 15) RM-X231 Remote commander (back) Return to the previous display. SEEK +/– Tune in radio stations automatically. Press and hold to tune manually. / (prev/next) / (fast-reverse/fast-forward) CALL Enter the call menu. Receive/end a call. Press and hold for more than 2 seconds to switch the BLUETOOTH signal.
Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device Getting Started You can enjoy music, or perform handsfree calling depending on the BLUETOOTH compatible device Resetting the unit such as a smartphone, cellular phone and audio device (hereafter “BLUETOOTH device” if not Before operating the unit for the first time, after otherwise specified).
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To start playback Pairing and connecting with a For details, see “Playing a BLUETOOTH Device” BLUETOOTH device (page 11). To cancel pairing When connecting a BLUETOOTH device for the first time, mutual registration (called “pairing”) is Perform step 2 to cancel the pairing mode after this unit and the BLUETOOTH device are paired.
Connecting with an iPhone/iPod Connecting a USB Device (BLUETOOTH Auto Pairing) Turn down the volume on the unit. When an iPhone/iPod with iOS5 or later installed is connected to the USB port, the unit is paired and Connect the USB device to the unit. connected with the iPhone/iPod automatically.
Using Radio Data System (RDS) Listening to the Radio Selecting program types (PTY) Listening to the Radio Press PTY during FM reception. To listen to the radio, press SOURCE to select [TUNER]. Rotate the control dial until the desired program type appears, then press it. Storing automatically (BTM) The unit starts to search for a station broadcasting the selected program type.
To stop playback Press and hold OFF for 1 second. Playback To remove the device Stop playback, then remove the device. Playing a Disc Caution for iPhone When you connect an iPhone via USB, phone call Insert the disc (label side up). volume is controlled by the iPhone, not the unit.
To match the volume level of the BLUETOOTH Searching by skipping items device to other sources (Jump mode) Start playback of the BLUETOOTH audio device at a moderate volume, and set your usual listening Press (browse). volume on the unit. Press MENU, then select [SET SOUND] ...
Available Operations in Listening to Pandora® Pandora® Pandora® is available to stream music through your iPhone and Android smartphone. You can control “Thumbs” feedback Pandora® on a BLUETOOTH connected iPhone/ Android smartphone from this unit. “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” feedback allows Pandora®...
From the call history Handsfree Calling (via BLUETOOTH Press CALL, rotate the control dial to only) select [RECENT CALL], then press it. A list of the call history appears. To use a cellular phone, connect it with this unit. For Rotate the control dial to select a name details, see “Preparing a BLUETOOTH Device”...
Press VOICE. do not operate the application while driving. “SongPal” is an app for controlling Sony audio devices Available Operations during which are compatible with “SongPal”, by your iPhone/ Android smartphone. Call What you can control with “SongPal” varies depending on the connected device.
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Selecting the source or application Activating voice recognition (Android smartphone only) You can operate to select the desired source or application on iPhone/Android smartphone. By registering applications, you can control an application by voice command. For details, refer to To select the source the help of the application.
Using Siri Eyes Free Settings Siri Eyes Free allows you to use an iPhone handsfree by simply speaking into the microphone. Canceling the DEMO Mode This function requires you to connect an iPhone to the unit via BLUETOOTH. Availability is limited You can cancel the demonstration display which iPhone 4s or later.
C.AUDIO+ (ClearAudio+) control (automatically selected when [EDIT Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital CUSTOM] is complete or [RESET CUSTOM] is signal with the Sony recommended sound performed) settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF] PRESET when [EQ10 PRESET] is changed and/or...
BTA VOL (BLUETOOTH audio volume level) AUTO SCR (auto scroll) Adjusts the volume level for each connected Scrolls long items automatically: [ON], [OFF]. BLUETOOTH device: [+6 dB] – [0 dB] – [-6 dB]. (Not available when the AUX or tuner is This setting negates the need to adjust the selected.) volume level between sources.
You can update the firmware of this unit from the 8 cm (3 in) discs. following support site: http://esupport.sony.com/ Notes on CD-R/CD-RW discs To update the firmware, visit the support site, then If the multi-session disc begins with a CD-DA follow the online instructions.
(reference: 1 Watt into 4 Ohms) If you have any questions or problems concerning Tuner section your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Tuning range: 87.5 – 107.9 MHz Antenna (aerial) terminal: External antenna (aerial) connector...
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Compatible BLUETOOTH Profiles* trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) 1.3 use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) 1.5 license. Other trademarks and trade names are HFP (Handsfree Profile) 1.6...
product is prohibited without a license from Troubleshooting Microsoft or an authorized Microsoft subsidiary. iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, The following checklist will help you remedy and Siri are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in problems you may encounter with your unit. the U.S.
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The display/illumination flashes. The sound skips. The power supply is not sufficient. Defective or dirty disc. Check that the car battery supplies enough power to the unit. (The power requirement is USB device playback 12 V DC.) You cannot play items via a USB hub.
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If the BLUETOOTH audio device is stored in a case The name of the detected device does not which interrupts the signal, remove the audio appear. device from the case during use. Depending on the status of the other device, it ...
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The “SongPal” application is automatically : The beginning or disconnected when the display switches to [IPD]. the end of the disc has been reached. The “SongPal” application on iPhone/iPod does : The character cannot be displayed. not support iPod playback. ...
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If these solutions do not help improve the situation, Make the network connection again on the consult your nearest Sony dealer. device, or wait until the network connection is If you take the unit to be repaired because of CD established.
Parts List for Installation Connection/Installation 5 × max. 8 mm Cautions × max. Run all ground (earth) leads to a common × 6 ground (earth) point. Do not get the leads trapped under a screw, or ...
Connection Subwoofer* Power amplifier* from a wired remote control (not supplied)* 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 31). Blue/white striped Orange/white striped * from a car antenna (aerial) *1 Not supplied...
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Speaker connection Making connections Before connecting the speakers, turn the unit off. To a common ground (earth) point Use speakers with an impedance of 4 to 8 ohms, and with adequate power handling capacities to First connect the black ground (earth) lead, then avoid damage.
If the fuse blows Be sure to use the supplied screws . again after replacement, there to dashboard/center console may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Larger than 97 mm (3 Larger than ...