Sony MEX-BT2500 User Guide
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Mounting dimensions: Approx. 182
× 53 × 162 mm
(7
1
/
4
× 2
1
/
8
× 6
1
/
2
in) (w/h/d)
Mass: Approx. 1.2 kg (2 lb 11 oz)
Supplied accessory:
Supplied accessory:
Card remote commander: RM-X304
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Parts for installation and connections (1 set)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
without notice.
Troubleshooting
The following checklist will help you remedy
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
problems you may encounter with your unit.
Before going through the checklist below, check the
connection and operating procedures.
General
No power is being supplied to the unit.
Check the connection. If everything is in order, check
the fuse.
the fuse.
The power antenna (aerial) does not extend.
The power antenna (aerial) does not have a relay box.
No sound.
• The volume is too low.
• The ATT function is activated (page 9).
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
• The ATT function is activated (page 9).
• The position of the fader control “FAD” is not set for
a 2-speaker system.
No beep sound.
The beep sound is canceled (page 15).
The contents of the memory have been erased.
• The RESET button has been pressed.
t Store again into the memory.
• The power supply lead or battery has been
disconnected.
• The power supply lead is not connected properly.
Stored stations and correct time are erased.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.
The fuse has blown.
Makes noise when the position of the ignition
is switched.
The leads are not matched correctly with the car’s
accessory power connector.
accessory power connector.
The display disappears from/does not appear
in the display window.
in the display window.
• The dimmer is set “DIM-ON” (page 15).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
• The display disappears if you press and hold (OFF).
t Press and hold (OFF) on the unit until the
display appears.
• The connectors are dirty (page 19).
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology and
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
patents licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in the
certain printed wiring boards.
• Halogenated flame retardants are not used in
cabinets.
• Cushions made from paper.
The Auto Off function does not operate.
The unit is turned on. The Auto Off function activates
after turning off the unit.
t Turn off the unit.
after turning off the unit.
t Turn off the unit.
Card remote commander operation is not
possible.
possible.
Make sure the insulation film has been removed
(page 5).
(page 5).
CD playback
The disc cannot be loaded.
• Another disc is already loaded.
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
• The disc has been forcibly inserted upside down or in
the wrong way.
The disc does not playback.
• Defective or dirty disc.
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 17).
• The CD-Rs/CD-RWs are not for audio use (page 17).
MP3/WMA files cannot be played back.
The disc is incompatible with the MP3/WMA format
and version (page 17).
and version (page 17).
MP3/WMA files take longer to play back than
others.
others.
The following discs take a longer time to start
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
playback.
– a disc recorded with a complicated tree structure.
– a disc recorded in Multi Session.
– a disc to which data can be added.
The display items do not scroll.
• For discs with very many characters, those may not
scroll.
• “A.SCRL” is set to “OFF”.
t Set “A.SCRL-ON” (page 15).
The sound skips.
• Installation is not correct.
t Install the unit at an angle of less than 45° in a
sturdy part of the car.
• Defective or dirty disc.
The disc will not eject.
Press Z (eject) (page 9).
Radio reception
The stations cannot be received.
The sound is hampered by noises.
The sound is hampered by noises.
• Connect a power antenna (aerial) control lead (blue)
or accessory power supply lead (red) to the power
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).
supply lead of a car’s antenna (aerial) booster (only
when your car has built-in FM/AM antenna (aerial)
in the rear/side glass).
• Check the connection of the car antenna (aerial).
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
• The auto antenna (aerial) will not go up.
t Check the connection of the power antenna
(aerial) control lead.
• Check the frequency.
Preset tuning is not possible.
• Store the correct frequency in the memory.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
• The broadcast signal is too weak.
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