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4-408-056-41(1) FM/MW/SW Operating Instructions GB Digital Media Player To cancel the demonstration (DEMO) display, see page 6. DSX-A50BT...
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Auto Off function, press and hold owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any until the display use of such marks by Sony Corporation is disappears each time you turn the under license. Other trademarks and trade ignition off.
When connecting to any other device, please read its user guide for detailed safety instructions. Caution IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE Radio frequency exposure FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR OTHER RF signals may affect improperly installed or...
Remember, in order to make or receive calls, Setting the clock the handsfree and the electronic device connected to the handsfree must be switched The clock uses a 12-hour digital indication. on in a service area with adequate cellular signal strength. Press and hold the select button.
Detaching the front panel Attaching the front panel Engage part of the front panel with part You can detach the front panel of this unit of the unit, as illustrated, and push the to prevent theft. left side into position until it clicks. Press and hold .
Location of controls Main unit This section contains instructions on the To adjust volume (rotate); enter sound location of controls and basic operations. setting (press); enter menu (press and hold); select setup items (press and (BROWSE) button page 15 rotate);...
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(front panel release) button To call a stored phone number (press); page 7 to store a phone number as a preset (press and hold) (in the call menu). SEEK –/+ buttons : MIC (during a call) page 22 Radio: To set the MIC gain (press);...
RM-X231 Remote Setup, sound setting, etc., can be operated by . commander (BACK) button To return to the previous display. ENTER button To apply a setting; receive a call; end a call. PTY (Program Type) button ...
To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). Radio Bluetooth phone: To call a stored phone number (press); to store a phone number as a preset Storing and receiving (press and hold) (in the call menu). stations * This button has a tactile dot. Caution When tuning in stations while driving, use Best Tuning Memory (BTM) to prevent an...
Receiving the stored stations Select the band, then press a number FM stations with Radio Data System (RDS) button ( to ) on the main unit*. service send inaudible digital information along with the regular radio program signal. * When the remote commander is used, the number buttons ...
Type of programs NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), USB devices INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), • MSC (Mass Storage Class)-type USB CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), devices compliant with the USB standard VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), can be used.
If a USB device is already connected, to start playback, press repeatedly Searching and until “USB” appears. playing tracks To stop playback, press and hold for 1 second. Playing tracks in various To remove the USB device, stop the USB playback, then remove the USB device.
Shuffle play Note When entering the Quick-BrowZer mode, the Select To play repeat/shuffle setting is canceled. ALBUM album in random order. DEVICE device in random Searching by skip items order. — Jump mode track in normal order When many items are in a category, you can (Normal play).
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. Press (BACK)*.
* Depending on the cellular phone, this unit’s This unit is displayed as “Sony ringtone may be output even if set to “2 (cellular Automotive” on the device to be phone).” connected. Pairing The Bluetooth device (cellular phone, audio device, etc.) and this unit need to be “paired”...
Select this unit on the Bluetooth device to be connected. “ ” or “ ” appears when the connection is made. Notes • While connecting to a Bluetooth device, this Connecting a cellular phone unit cannot be detected from another device. To enable detection, enter the pairing mode and Press ...
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cellular phone name appear in the Connecting an audio device display. Press and rotate the control dial until “BT SIGNL” appears, then press it. “ ” lights up when Bluetooth signal is activated. Changing display items Press . Connecting the last-connected cellular phone from this unit Turn on the audio device and activate the Bluetooth signal.
• The built-in microphone of this unit is located Handsfree calling on the inner panel. Do not cover the microphone with tape, etc. Once the unit is connected to the cellular phone, you can make/receive handsfree Rejecting a call calls by operating this unit. Press and hold ...
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Note Calling by phone number Depending on the cellular phone, contacts input displayed on the unit may differ from the phonebook of the cellular phone. Press and rotate the control dial until “DIAL NUM” appears, then Note on phonebook data press it.
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Press and hold (MIC) to set to “EC/ Calling by redial NC-1” or “EC/NC-2.” Press and rotate the control Call transfer dial until “REDIAL” appears, then press it. You can switch between talking handsfree (via this unit), or by the cellular phone. The phone call starts.
Music streaming Voice dial activation You can activate voice dialing with a cellular phone connected to this unit by saying the Listening to music from an voice tag stored on the cellular phone, then make a call. audio device Press and rotate the control You can listen to music from an audio dial until “VO DIAL”...
Press the select button. Notes Rotate the control dial until “BTA VOL” • Depending on the audio device, information, appears, and rotate the volume control dial such as title, track number/time, playback to adjust the input level (“+18dB” – “0dB” – status, etc., may not be displayed on this unit.
FADER Adjusts the relative level: “FRONT-15 Sound Settings and (F15)” – “CENTER (0)” – “REAR-15 Setup Menu (R15).” AUX VOL (AUX Volume level)* Changing the sound Adjusts the volume level for each settings connected auxiliary equipment: “+18 dB” – “0 dB” – “–8 dB.” This setting negates the need to adjust the volume level between sources.
Rotate the control dial until the desired Adjusting setup items equalizer curve appears, then press it. Press (BACK). Press and hold the select button. The setup display appears. To cancel the equalizer curve, select “OFF” in step 3. Rotate the control dial until the desired item appears, then press it.
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AUTO OFF PAIRING Shuts off automatically after a desired Turns the pairing mode on/off. time when the unit is turned off: “NO,” Memorizes the information between this “30S (Seconds),” “30M (Minutes),” “60M unit and the Bluetooth device. (Minutes).” * When the unit is turned off. BLK OUT (Black Out) Turns off the illumination automatically for any source (e.g., during radio...
Adjusting the volume level Be sure to adjust the volume for each Using optional connected audio device before playback. equipment Turn down the volume on the unit. Press repeatedly until Auxiliary audio “AUX” appears. equipment Start playback of the portable audio device at a moderate volume.
– A device using 2.4 GHz frequency, such as a wireless LAN device, cordless telephone, or microwave oven, is in use near this unit. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
– where inflammable gas is present, in a this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. hospital, train, airplane, or petrol station – near automatic doors or a fire alarm •...
Notes on the lithium battery Specifications • Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, Tuner section immediately consult a doctor. • Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure a good contact. Tuning range: 87.5 –...
Frequency band: Supplied accessories: 2.4 GHz band (2.4000 – 2.4835 GHz) Remote commander: RM-X231 Modulation method: FHSS Parts for installation and connections (1 set) Compatible Bluetooth Profiles* Your dealer may not handle some of the above A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) listed accessories.
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No sound. The display disappears while the unit is The ATT function is activated. operating. The Black Out function is set to on (page 27). The position of the fader control “FADER” is not set for a 2-speaker system. Remote commander operation is not possible.
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USB playback The name of the detected device does not appear. You cannot play back items via a USB hub. Depending on the status of the other device, it This unit cannot recognize USB devices via a may not be possible to obtain the name. USB hub.
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– Move your car to a place where you can The name of the other party does not appear enhance the cellular phone’s signal if the when a call is received. reception is poor. The calling phone is not set to send the phone number.
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PBAP (Phone Book Access indication remains on in the display, consult Profile). In this case, this unit cannot access to your nearest Sony dealer. the cellular phone’s phonebook or call history. The cellular phone is not supported by this...
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If these solutions do not help improve the P (preset number) EMPTY The preset dial is empty. situation, consult your nearest Sony dealer. READ The unit is reading all track and album information on the USB device.