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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-BT5000 Serial No.
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Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for SonicStage and its logo are trademarks of Sony uncontrolled equipment and meets the FCC Corporation. radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in...
01US+00COV-U.book Page 4 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Welcome ! Getting Started Resetting the unit Thank you for purchasing this Sony Bluetooth™ Audio System. You can enjoy your drive with the following functions. Before operating the unit for the first time, or •...
Attaching the front panel Place the hole A of the front panel onto the spindle B on the unit, then lightly push the left side in. Press (SOURCE) on the unit (or insert a disc) to operate the unit. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 6 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Location of controls and basic operations Audio function Main unit MEX-BT5000 Front panel removed RESET Refer to the pages listed for details. The Radio: Push up/down to: corresponding buttons on the card remote –...
To receive stored stations (press); store stations (press and hold). K DSPL (display) button 10 To change display items. L Disc slot 5 To insert the disc. M RESET button 4 N Z (eject) button 5 To eject the disc. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
E:\Working\2693038211\269303821MEXBT5000U\01US02CD-U.fm masterpage:Left 01US+00COV-U.book Page 8 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Bluetooth function Main unit MEX-BT5000 Front panel removed RESET D MENU button 14 Refer to the pages listed for details. The corresponding buttons on the card remote To enter menu; receive a call.
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*1 When an MD changer is connected. *2 When the SAT tuner is connected. *3 When a Bluetooth audio device (supports AVRCP of Bluetooth technology) is connected. Depending on the device, certain operations may not be available. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
To return to normal play mode, select “Repeat the approximate frequency, then push the joystick left/ off” or “Shuffle off.” right to fine adjust to the desired frequency (manual tuning). MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
Before connecting to a Bluetooth device, configure the Bluetooth Settings on this unit. Press (Bluetooth). The Bluetooth function menu appears. Select “Bluetooth Settings.” Select the desired menu. Select the setting. Press (Bluetooth). continue to next page t MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
Select “Connectivity” c “Search.” device. Press the joystick to confirm. “Connected” appears and connection is complete. “ ” or “ ” appears during connection. The passcode can also be input with the number buttons of the card remote commander. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
(page 8). Do not mask the microphone with tape, etc. buttons, see “Using the Preset Dial” on page 14. * If you set “Security” (page 16), “Security Locked” appears and operation is not possible. continue to next page t MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
Using the Preset Dial Ending calls Press (OFF). Storing the Preset Dial If the other party ends the call, talk time You can store a phone number in the phonebook appears for a few seconds. to the Preset Dial. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
Skip tracks Push the joystick left/right. continue to next page t Reverse/fast- Push and hold the joystick left/ forward a track right. Press (6) (PAUSE)*. Pause * Depending on the device, it may be necessary to press twice. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
– “REV”: when you mount the rotary commander on the right side of the steering column. AUX Audio* To turn the AUX source display “on” ( ) or “off” (page 19). Version To display the unit’s firmware version. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
Select the desired frequency range – “Wide”* : to always hear FM stereo from “LOW,” “MID” and “HI.” broadcasts in stereo and with full frequency reception. continue to next page t BTM (page 10) MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
2 Push the joystick up/down until the desired *1 When an MP3 is played. disc appears. *2 When MDLP disc is played. 3 Press the joystick to play the disc. The display returns to normal play mode. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
01US+00COV-U.book Page 19 Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:03 PM Location of controls Auxiliary audio equipment The corresponding buttons on the rotary You can connect optional Sony portable devices commander control the same functions as those to the BUS AUDIO IN/AUX IN terminal on the on this unit.
25 (Joliet), or 50 (Romeo). • ID3 tag versions 1.0, 1.1, 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 apply to MP3 only. Displayable ID3 tag is 30 characters (1.0 and 1.1), or 50 characters (2.2, 2.3 and 2.4). Displayable WMA tag is 25 characters. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
(track) SonicStage Simple Burner 1.0 or 1.1. If you have any questions or problems concerning your unit that are not covered in this manual, consult your nearest Sony dealer. Maintenance Replacing the lithium battery of the card remote commander Notes Under normal conditions, the battery will last •...
In such a case, Fuse (10A) consult your nearest Sony dealer. Cleaning the connectors The unit may not function properly if the connectors between the unit and the front panel are not clean. In...
Modulation method: FHSS This unit cannot be connected to a digital preamplifier Compatible Bluetooth Profiles* or an equalizer which is Sony BUS system compatible. A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio Video Remote Control Profile) Design and specifications are subject to change HFP (Handsfree Profile) without notice.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not (MP3/WMA/ATRAC CD). scroll. t Play back with a Sony MP3 compatible CD • “Auto Scroll” is set to “off.” changer, or this unit. t Set “Auto Scroll on” (page 17) or press (SCRL).
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• If the ambient noise other than the phone call sound is loud, try reducing this noise. E.g.: If a window is open and road noise, etc., is loud, shut the window. If the air conditioner is loud, lower the air conditioner. MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)
Security is set. t Check the connection. If the error indication remains on in the display, consult your nearest Time Out Sony dealer. The time limit for connection has been exceeded. Read Turn ON Bluetooth The unit is reading all track and group information on The Bluetooth setting is off.
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Caution Therefore do not rely solely upon any electronic device for essential communications (such as IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY BE LIABLE FOR medical emergencies). ANY INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR Remember, in order to make or receive calls, the...
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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 Sony Corporation Printed in Thailand MEX-BT5000 2-693-038-21 (1)