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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-900BT Serial No.
Services offered by third parties may be changed, and Industry Canada’s licence-exempt RSSs. suspended, or terminated without prior notice. Operation is subject to the following two Sony does not bear any responsibility in these sorts conditions: of situations. (1) This device may not cause interference;...
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Important notice Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, DOWNTIME, AND PURCHASER’S TIME RELATED TO...
Guide to Parts and Controls Main unit (browse) (page 11, 13, 14) VOICE (page 16, 17, 18) 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, 12, 14, 16) 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 12). 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.
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number to activate your subscription. Write the To set a parental control number down for reference. The parental control feature allows you to limit access to SiriusXM channels with mature content. In the USA, you can activate online or by calling When enabled, the parental control feature requires SiriusXM Listener Care: you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked...
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.
Reproduces sound by optimizing the digital remote control, then press it. signal with the Sony recommended sound While [REGISTER] is blinking, press and hold settings: [ON], [OFF]. (Automatically sets to [OFF]...
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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Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any around a microwave oven, static electricity, use of such marks by Sony Corporation is under reception sensitivity, antenna (aerial)’s performance, operating system, software application, etc. license. Other trademarks and trade names are *2 BLUETOOTH standard profiles indicate the purpose those of their respective owners.
The N-Mark is a trademark or registered trademark SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR of NFC Forum, Inc. in the United States and in other BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND countries. ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING Windows Media is either a registered trademark or NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY...
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The display disappears from/does not appear in MP3/WMA/AAC files take longer to play than the display window. others. The dimmer is set to [DIM-ON] (page 21). The following discs take a longer time to start The display disappears if you press and hold OFF. playback.
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Connection is not possible. The sound skips during playback of a The connection is controlled from one side (this BLUETOOTH audio device. Reduce the distance between the unit and the unit or BLUETOOTH device), but not both. Connect to this unit from a BLUETOOTH device BLUETOOTH audio device.
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While running the “SongPal” application via USB NO MUSIC: There is no playable file. Connect a USB device containing playable files BLUETOOTH, the display automatically switches to [BT AUDIO]. (page 24). The “SongPal” application or BLUETOOTH USB NO SUPRT: The USB device is not supported. function has failed.
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APP NO DEV: The device with the application PAN RESTRICT: Pandora® is not available outside installed is not connected or recognized. your country. Make the BLUETOOTH connection and establish PLEASE LOGIN - PANDORA APP: You are not the “SongPal” connection again (page 16). logged into your Pandora®...
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(page 19). TIMEOUT: The function registration failed due to a timeout. Try completing the registration while [REGISTER] is blinking (about 6 seconds) (page 19). If these solutions do not help improve the situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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)* 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 33). Blue/white striped Orange/white striped *...
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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.
Larger than check the power connection and 172 mm (6 replace the fuse. If the fuse blows again after replacement, there Installation kit (not supplied) may be an internal malfunction. In such a case, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
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