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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-BT3800U Serial No.
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Hereby, Sony Corp., declares that this MEX- – Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. BT3800 is in compliance with the essential – Increase the separation between the equipment requirements and other relevant provisions of and receiver.
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(sold Applicable accessory: Remote commander separately). Please see your nearest authorized Sony dealer for details on the satellite radio tuner module. Disposal of waste batteries “SAT Radio,” “SAT Radio Ready,” the SAT...
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US01INT-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 4 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Content providers are using the digital rights management technology for Windows Media contained in this device (“WM-DRM”) to protect the integrity of their content (“Secure Content”) so that their intellectual property, including copyright, in such content is not misappropriated.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US+00COV-UTOC.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 5 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Table of Contents Getting Started Radio Playable discs on this unit ....9 Storing and receiving stations.
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US+00COV-UTOC.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 6 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Bluetooth (Handsfree calling and Music streaming) Bluetooth operations ....31 Pairing .
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US+00COV-UTOC.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 7 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: http://esupport.sony.com http://www.xplodsony.com/ Provides information on: • Models and manufacturers of compatible digital audio players •...
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US+00COV-UTOC.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 8 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Support site If you have any questions or for the latest support information on this product, please visit the web site below: Customers in Latin America: http://esupport.sony.com/ES/LA/ Customers in Pan Asia: http://www.sony-asia.com/section/support...
RESET button (page 12) with a pointed object, Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly such as a ball-point pen. approved by Sony may void the user’s authority to Note operate the equipment. Pressing the RESET button will erase the clock setting Please check for exceptions, due to national and some stored contents.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 10 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Rotate the control dial to set the hour Resetting the unit and minute. To move the digital indication, press (SEEK) Before operating the unit for the first time, or –/+.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 11 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Attaching the front panel Engage part A of the front panel with part B of the unit, as illustrated, and push the left side into position until it clicks.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 12 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Location of controls and basic operations Main unit SOURCE SEEK MODE SEEK BLUETOOTH ALBM SHUF PAUSE SCRL DSPL 9 q; qa C SOURCE/OFF button* Front panel removed Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/ Bluetooth phone).
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 13 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM N PTY/CAT* button page 23 To select PTY in RDS. O Number buttons CD/USB: (1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/ AAC playback) To skip albums (press); skip albums continuously (press and hold).
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 14 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Card remote commander Remove the insulation film before use (page 10). A OFF button RM-X304 To turn off; stop the source. B SOURCE button* To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 15 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Location of controls and basic operations Main unit SOURCE SEEK MODE SEEK BLUETOOTH ALBM SHUF PAUSE SCRL AF / TA DSPL 9 q; qa C SOURCE/OFF button* Front panel removed...
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 16 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM N AF (Alternative Frequencies)/ TA (Traffic Announcement)/ PTY (Program Type) button page 24, To set AF and TA (press); select PTY (press and hold) in RDS. O Number buttons CD/USB: (1)/(2): ALBM –/+ (during MP3/WMA/...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 17 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Card remote commander Remove the insulation film before use (page 10). A OFF button RM-X304 To turn off; stop the source. B SOURCE button To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 18 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Location of controls and basic operations Main unit SOURCE SEEK MODE SEEK BLUETOOTH ALBM SHUF PAUSE SCRL DSPL 9 q; qa Front panel removed Press to turn on the power/change the source (Radio/CD/USB/AUX/Bluetooth audio/ Bluetooth phone).
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 19 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM N PTY button page 25 To select PTY in RDS. O Frequency select switch (located on the bottom of the unit) See “Frequency select switch” in the supplied installation/connections manual.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 20 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Card remote commander Remove the insulation film before use (page 10). A OFF button RM-X304 To turn off; stop the source. B SOURCE button To turn on; change the source (Radio/CD/...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 21 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Searching by skip items Searching for a track — Jump mode When many items are in a category, you can search the desired item quickly. Searching a track by name 1 Press (SEEK) + in Quick-BrowZer mode.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 22 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Press (ZAP) during playback. Radio After “ZAPPIN” appears in the display, playback starts from a passage of the next Storing and receiving stations track. The passage is played for the set time, then a click sounds and the next passage starts.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 23 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM RDS services Storing manually This unit automatically provides RDS services as follows: While receiving the station that you want to store, press and hold a PTY (Program Types) number button ((1) to (6)) until Displays the currently received program type.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 24 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM CT (Clock Time) Setting CT The CT data from the RDS transmission sets the clock. Set “CT-ON” in setup (page 35). Notes Notes • The CT function may not work even though an RDS •...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 25 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Local Link function (UK only) • There might be a difference between the time set by the CT function and the actual time. This function enables you to select other local stations in the area, even if they are not stored on your number buttons.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 26 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Type of programs NEWS (News), AFFAIRS (Current Affairs), INFO (Information), SPORT (Sports), Display items EDUCATE (Education), DRAMA (Drama), CULTURE (Culture), SCIENCE (Science), VARIED (Varied), POP M (Pop Music), ROCK M (Rock Music), EASY M (M.O.R.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 27 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM USB devices Repeat and shuffle play During playback, press (3) (REP) or For details on the compatibility of your USB (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the device, visit the support site.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 28 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Press (SOURCE/OFF) for 1 second to stop Repeat and shuffle play playback. During playback, press (3) (REP) or Removing the USB device (4) (SHUF) repeatedly until the 1 Stop the USB device playback.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 29 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM iPod The tracks on the iPod start playing automatically from the point last played. For details on the compatibility of your iPod, see If an iPod is already connected, to start “About iPod”...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 30 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM B Track name, Artist name, Album name, Track Operating an iPod directly number/Elapsed playing time, Clock — Passenger control To change display items B, press (DSPL). You can operate an iPod connected to the dock When album/podcast/genre/artist/playlist is changed, connector directly.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 31 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Set the Bluetooth device to search for Bluetooth (Handsfree calling this unit. A list of detected devices appears in the and Music streaming) display of the device to be connected. This unit is displayed as “XPLOD”...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 32 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Connection Connecting an audio device Be sure that both this unit and the If pairing has already been achieved, start audio device are switched to operation from here.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 33 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Note Notes The microphone of this unit is located on the rear of • Check that unit and cellular phone are connected the front panel (page 15). Do not cover the beforehand.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 34 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Other functions Operating an audio device with this unit Changing the sound settings You can perform the following operations on this unit if the audio device supports AVRCP (Audio...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 35 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM AUX-A* (AUX Audio) Customizing the equalizer curve Activates the AUX source display: “ON,” — EQ3 “OFF” (page 37). “CUSTOM” of EQ3 allows you to make your A.OFF (Auto Off) own equalizer settings.
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 36 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM CT (Clock Time) BT INIT* (page 34) Activates the CT function: “ON,” “OFF” *1 When the unit is turned off. (page 24, 25). *2 When FM is received.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 38 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Additional Information External microphone XA-MC10 By connecting an optional external microphone Precautions to the microphone input connector, you can improve audio quality while talking thorough this unit. • Cool off the unit beforehand if your car has been parked in direct sunlight.
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 39 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM – CD-R/CD-RW other than those recorded in About Bluetooth function music CD format or MP3 format conforming to ISO9660 Level 1/Level 2, Joliet/Romeo or What is Bluetooth technology? multi-session.
Bluetooth device, stop using the Bluetooth device there may be an internal immediately. Should any problem persist, consult malfunction. In such a case, your nearest Sony dealer. Fuse (10 A) consult your nearest Sony dealer. If you have any questions or problems concerning...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 41 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Removing the unit Specifications Remove the protection collar. AUDIO POWER SPECIFICATIONS 1 Detach the front panel (page 10). CEA2006 Standard Power Output: 17 Watts RMS 4 at 2 Pinch both edges of the protection collar, 4 Ohms <...
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 42 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Maximum power output: 52 W × 4 (at 4 ohms) Maximum current: 500 mA General Wireless Communication Outputs: Communication System: Audio outputs terminal (front/rear) Bluetooth Standard version 2.0...
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 43 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Tuner section Subwoofer output terminal (mono) Power antenna (aerial) relay control terminal Power amplifier control terminal Tuning range: Inputs: 87.5 – 108.0 MHz (at 50 kHz step) BUS control input terminal 87.5 –...
E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 44 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Stored stations and correct time are erased. Troubleshooting The fuse has blown. Makes noise when the position of the ignition The following checklist will help you remedy is switched.
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 45 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.” Bluetooth function • The current station is not an RDS station. The connecting device cannot detect this unit.
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 46 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM The connected Bluetooth audio device cannot The display disappears from/does not appear be controlled. in the display window. Check that the connected Bluetooth audio device • The dimmer is set to “DIM-ON” (page 36).
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 47 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM PTY displays “- - - - - - - -.” Bluetooth function • The current station is not an RDS station. The connecting device cannot detect this unit.
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Left BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 48 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM The connected Bluetooth audio device cannot The display disappears from/does not appear be controlled. in the display window. Check that the connected Bluetooth audio device • The dimmer is set to “DIM-ON” (page 36).
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E:\SONY\ME\851287S_MEX- masterpage:Right BT3800U_U\0702\4158429111\4158429111MEXBT3800U\01US02CD-U.fm 00US+00COV-U.book Page 49 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM Bluetooth function CD playback The connecting device cannot detect this unit. • Before the pairing is made, set this unit to pairing The disc cannot be loaded. standby mode.
Check if the connecting device supports the functions t Check the connection. If the error indication in question. remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. A call is answered unintentionally. The connecting phone is set to answer a call OVERLOAD automatically.
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Insert a music CD in this unit. t Connect a USB device with a music file in it. remains on in the display, consult your nearest Sony dealer. NO NAME OVERLOAD A disc/album/artist/track name is not written in the USB device is overloaded.
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00US+00COV-U.book Page 52 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:12 AM 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.
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If you have any questions/problems regarding this product, try the following: Read Troubleshooting in these Operating Instructions. Reset the unit. Note: Stored data may be erased. Please contact (U.S.A. only); 1-800-222-7669 Call http://www.SONY.com http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand MEX-BT3800U 4-158-429-11(1)
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Diebstahls zur ldentifikation lhres Eigentums dienen. caraudio Geräte-Pass Dieser Geräte-Pass dient als Eigentumsnachweis für Ihr caraudio-Gerät im Falle eines Diebstahls. Wir empfehlen, den Geräte-Pass nicht im Fahrzeug aufzubewahren, um Missbrauch zu verhindern. Modellbezeichnung MEX-BT3800U Seriennummer (SERIAL NO.) http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand MEX-BT3800U 4-158-429-31(1)
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06GB+03BCO-E.fm masterpage:Right 06GB+03BCO-E.fm Page 38 Friday, July 3, 2009 11:13 AM http://www.sony.net/ Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand MEX-BT3850U 4-158-429-51(1)